Sunday, November 29, 2009

Masana and The Vine

I am "home" with my family for a few weeks. It is a much needed break as my last month or so in Mozambique was pretty hard. While I'm here in the states, I'll be connecting with the churches that support me. Today I got to worship at The Vine and share with the children at their church. I am always blown away by this church and their heart to come alongside me and truly be a part of my ministry in Mozambique.

Throughout this past year, The Vine helped 5 boys leave the streets of Maputo and return to their families. A team of 4 from the Vine even came over to visit me back in October and got to meet these 5 boys. Now their children's ministry is raising money to help another boy. A few weeks ago, I sent them information about a 12 year old boy named Antonio and they set out on the task of raising $500 so that Masana can help him return to his family. The children had the goal of raising all the money by Christmas. Well today, after only a few short weeks, they already have $560 and are going to try and come up with $1000 so that they can help 2 street kids return to their families!!!

I was so blessed as I heard David Walters, the pastor of The Vine, describe to the church some of the ways the kids were raising the money. One boy went around to his neighbors with a jar and Antonio's picture and raised $50. Another little boy gave his birthday money. One girl drew pictures and wrote short stories and sold them to family and friends over thanksgiving for a total of $62. I am so touched by these little kids who have a heart to help one of the least of these...a young boy in Mozambique, Africa that they have never even met.

Because of the hard of work of these precious little children, Masana is going to help Antonio return to his family. We'll buy him clothes and blankets. We'll make sure he is registered for school and has a uniform and all the supplies he needs. We'll even help him start up a small business so that he can contribute to his family's income.

Thank you to The Vine for your love and support!!!

4 comments:

Melissa said...

Enjoy your time 'home'-- hope it's restful & refreshing.
And hi to the Walters from the Hunts!

mana chuabo said...

Dear Sarah,you are doing a wonderful job with the kids.I had seen many kids,as to why they were in the streets is another story.In portuguese they were called Vira Latas literally meaning turning over or shifting empty cans.With regards

Gregg Hampton said...

You are of course, more than welcome! We are so proud to be a partner with you. I just finished the video we shot with you and I'll send it to you. If there are things I can do to it that will make it work well for you in other areas just let me know. Whatever you need, don't be afraid to be picky.

Gregg Hampton
Worship Arts Pastor
The Vine

Atmam said...

Hey Sarah!! You are doing a wonderful job... God bless ya :) Hope you have a great time at home...