We had for some time now planned to go back again to one of the Church's we planted last year at Siyabuzana. The leader is Edson Bhikosi who was converted out of a Zionist sect and held the position there of Bishop. (not a single day of Bible study but Bishop) He is just so on fire for the Lord it's wonderful to see. His hunger for truth and how quickly he has grown is praise worthy.
Some months ago the ladies in the congregation got to hear about other ladies groups that were sewing and knitting and asked if Dawn would come to teach them as well. So we planned this past weekend and off we went.
The Church had prepared so much for us, it was as if VIP'S were visiting. The love and care that these people showed us from the very little they have is sometimes overwhelming & often makes me think that, we in our western Churches have forgotten much or have much to learn about love and hospitality from these rural folks.
Just after arriving we were called to breakfast and were served FRESH BREAD, tea or coffee & sweet potato. And so?! you are thinking. Someone was sent to buy the bread by bicycle at a place called Dacata, easily a 50km round trip. That bread was great.
Dawn started to teach quilting to a group of 20 ladies who learnt to sew "Log Cabin". Dawn kept on saying that she was so impressed of how quickly they were learning. And next thing a whole lot were done. And they were shown how to join all the blocks together to make a quilt. Each lady given 3 different size templates and a pack of material so they as a group could get going on their own. They were also given needles, cotton and scissors. We hope that they stick to it and soon will be able to sell their handiwork. I wonder what the next thing will be that they will want to learn.
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