Show love to Cork
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Turn your pretty little eyes this way while I explain how I could use your help. In April Stephen and I were completely captivated by our first trip to South Africa. The beauty, the landscape, the food...but our hearts were stirred even more so by the people. The way they loved + showed hospitality was inspiring. We definitely left different than we came and knew we had to do something, anything to help.
While en route to the elephant sanctuary our driver began to share his heart about his community and his desire for more of them to know more about Jesus. Heart melting + tears flowing as we passed dirt roads with Mommas + their babies walking barefoot here, there and everywhere. Boulders blocked some the roads leading to the houses where protest were taking place. Huts that were considered aspired accommodation lined the streets. Our conversation carried on as he spoke about the greatness of his country and also the fears + hardships. He taught us a lot about perspective, gratitude and love in those few short hours.
Fast forward to July, and the months in between, where I couldn't get our conversation out of my head. I kept recalling every little detail, like how something as simple as Vaseline is something that the people covet to keep their skin protected from the harsh dry sun and cold winters. Not knowing our driver's name or any contact details I sent an email to our resort to find out if they could track him down. And guess what, they finally did!
So here's how you can help!
We'll be sending a care package to the village of Cork in just a few weeks. Mr.Mandla shared that this month is Nelson Mandela month and everyone is encouraged to spend a bit of their time to do something good in order to change people's lives. (Hello perfect timing!) He emphasised that Mandela's heart was for the children so he asked that if we wanted to do something to send toys/books and Bibles.
Will you help us bless the socks off of Cork and show them that we have so much love to give!?
Anything that you would be willing to donate I would be happy to collect (if you're local of course)! If you’re not local and would still like to help we’ve set up a GoFundMe (link in profile) page were all proceeds will go towards money to buy items + shipping costs. Can you also join us in praying over this next month for the village of Cork!?
Thanks y’all!
While en route to the elephant sanctuary our driver began to share his heart about his community and his desire for more of them to know more about Jesus. Heart melting + tears flowing as we passed dirt roads with Mommas + their babies walking barefoot here, there and everywhere. Boulders blocked some the roads leading to the houses where protest were taking place. Huts that were considered aspired accommodation lined the streets. Our conversation carried on as he spoke about the greatness of his country and also the fears + hardships. He taught us a lot about perspective, gratitude and love in those few short hours.
Fast forward to July, and the months in between, where I couldn't get our conversation out of my head. I kept recalling every little detail, like how something as simple as Vaseline is something that the people covet to keep their skin protected from the harsh dry sun and cold winters. Not knowing our driver's name or any contact details I sent an email to our resort to find out if they could track him down. And guess what, they finally did!
So here's how you can help!
We'll be sending a care package to the village of Cork in just a few weeks. Mr.Mandla shared that this month is Nelson Mandela month and everyone is encouraged to spend a bit of their time to do something good in order to change people's lives. (Hello perfect timing!) He emphasised that Mandela's heart was for the children so he asked that if we wanted to do something to send toys/books and Bibles.
Will you help us bless the socks off of Cork and show them that we have so much love to give!?
Anything that you would be willing to donate I would be happy to collect (if you're local of course)! If you’re not local and would still like to help we’ve set up a GoFundMe (link in profile) page were all proceeds will go towards money to buy items + shipping costs. Can you also join us in praying over this next month for the village of Cork!?
Thanks y’all!
Organizer
Tara Illingworth
Organizer
