Giving is better than receiving

During our time here in Zimbabwe we were fortunate to play a small part (very, very small) in the work done for orphans, prisoners and the needy here by a group of very dedicated and passionate people called Miracle Missions. They arrange a huge Christmas party for orphans and vulnerable children and aim to provide each child with a Christmas cracker and gift. The girls and I loved being part of this cracking making project and the boys loved packing and unpacking them.

Almost 200 crackers !!!!!

The other Christmas outreach we were involved in (again a small part) together with our generous congregation was an outreach to St Joseph's House for Boys. Each year we tried to give each of the boys a bag with stationary, some personal items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, Vaseline), eats and a "special gift" item which is handed out during a Christmas service followed by a party. This year we were able to include a towel and facecloth as the "special gift" item - something that we take for granted each day, is a luxury item for these boys. This year we were also able to bless a pastor and his family who have taken in the orphans of their village.

All the St Joseph's & McKenzie bags - about 125 bags :)

These projects have been especially close to our hearts and we will definitely miss not being involved next year.......but I'm sure God already has new projects lined up for us.

We just need to listen and be willing.