Over the last few weeks we've been inviting all the parents and carers to come with their children to parents evening which was on Wednesday. We really want to reach out to whole families, not just the kids and this was our first idea of how to get them involved in what we're doing.
So on Wednesday we set up the church and welcomed about 150 adults and kids for dinner. As leaders we sat amongst the parents and tried to get to know them a little bit better. Jeremy & Laura shared the vision for Mapheo, we watched some photos of what we've been doing, the kids got certificates, we ate pap and wors, Jeremy shared the gospel, then we prayed with the families.
The whole evening was fantastic but my favourite part was when the kids got their certificates. Over the past 2 terms we've been watching the kids and writing down positive things about them. So every child got an individual certificate congratulating them for all sorts of things like politeness, ball skills, sewing, helping etc. The kids stood up while their certificate was read out and then we all clapped them. It was brilliant to see them so encouraged. Here are some photos:
Then on Thursday we had our end of term trip for the kids who have been the most faithful at coming to Mapheo. We took them out to a farm a few miles away which borders Lesotho. We walked down to the river, which forms the border, set up a gazebo and parasols and played in the water. Then we played some games on land, and finished with eating hotdogs and pap. It was great, and wonderful to see how easy it is to give these kids a treat!
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