A day in Evangeline Class

A Day in the life of Evangeline Class.

On Tuesday May 17 as I sat in the sewing classroom I was so moved at evidences of God's love for our class and the love of our neighbors both here in Cape Town and around the world who make this class possible.

We are looking ahead to some special days; first a spiritual emphasis day with a former evangelist to the Eastern Cape, Bishop Eric Pike and his wife Joyce. Next on June 9, we will go down to the Virginia and Alfred Waterfront, the shopping and design mecca of Cape Town. None of the students or teachers have been there and they are so excited. I am keen for them to see the craft shops with goods made by people in villages across South Africa. On Saturday July 9 is Graduation Day, the day for them to receive their sewing machine, Bibles and computer and sewing certificates.

We have one sewing room and our Bibles are part of our class. Just seeing them gives me such joy. Hearing the students read and discuss what the Lord is saying to them is one of the most satisfying parts of this ministry here.Already the women have made some lovely items such as the seat cushions you see here. They use them to make their chairs more comfortable. Then it was a special moment when I handed out blankets to Pumeza (l) and Ntombekhaya. Both of these ladies lost their homes in the recent fire and these beautiful quilt blankets were a surprise gift from Mrs. Joyce Pike. To see the delight on their faces was truly a precious gift.