Lionsraw (the charity with whom we are working closely for the new build during the World Cup 2010) are on BBC1 Inside out - but only the N.E. Edition...
Monday 16th November at 7.30pm
You can see it on Freesat/sky etc or on I-player
Check it out!
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
VISA!!
Hurrah!
Without much problem and just a short hold-up, I am now in possession of a THREE YEAR VISA for working in South Africa! This is great news as it will mean I don't have to worry about renewing and can come and go as I like from the country for a while.
Praise the Lord and thank you if you were praying for me to get that sorted.
Without much problem and just a short hold-up, I am now in possession of a THREE YEAR VISA for working in South Africa! This is great news as it will mean I don't have to worry about renewing and can come and go as I like from the country for a while.
Praise the Lord and thank you if you were praying for me to get that sorted.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Back to South Africa!
I wanted to put my newsletter on here like before but for some reason the computer won't let me this morning. I've sent it out to people via email and it's also on facebook, so if you would like one and can't get it via these routes (if you haven't received one via email yesterday you are not on my list yet!) then get in touch, send me an email to grapevinemanager@gmail.com and I'll make sure you get one!
In any case, I've booked my ticket and I'm heading back to KwaZulu Natal! I leave the UK on Monday 30th November and take a brief stop off in Dubai before flying direct to Durban and get there late afternoon on 1st December. The 1st December also happens to be World AIDS Day.
From there on in I will have 10 days until the end of school term in which to co-ordinate the plan for feeding our children over the holidays. My aim is to get them in to the school twice a week and arrange for a proper meal cooked for them and then to get them some extra food to take away to tide them over. Given that we don't have much money at the moment I'm not sure how much we can give them, but we'll use what we have and pray for a miracle that it will stretch to feed them all (God's good at expanding food miracles, it's about time we saw some more of it!)
I'm also planning to do some teaching for the children and some fun games and other activities so that they will be fed not only physically but also spiritually. They are quite used to praying and hearing about God, so we'll be giving them an opportunity to engage with God too as well as some fun crafts and learning about how precious they are to Him.
This will be happening until the new term starts on 11th January. After that I'll be working on assessing each child's situation and listening to their needs with the aim of meeting as many as we can through our further work there.
It's all exciting stuff and I'm keen to get back as soon as possible. In the meantime I'm off to get my visa sorted. Travelling to London this afternoon (with only an AA driving directions map and no Sat Nav - should be interesting!) and tomorrow at 9.30am I have an appointment at the South African Embassy to apply for my visa. I really need this to go smoothly so if you can pray for that to happen that would be great. All being well I should be in and out quickly and in 10 days time be in possession of the longest possible volunteer visa.
The rest of my time is spent sorting things out and trying to earn a bit of money as well. There are so many little jobs to be done, my 'to do' list spans over 2 sides of A4 at the moment and there's no sight of the end! It will all be done in time though I'm sure!
In any case, I've booked my ticket and I'm heading back to KwaZulu Natal! I leave the UK on Monday 30th November and take a brief stop off in Dubai before flying direct to Durban and get there late afternoon on 1st December. The 1st December also happens to be World AIDS Day.
From there on in I will have 10 days until the end of school term in which to co-ordinate the plan for feeding our children over the holidays. My aim is to get them in to the school twice a week and arrange for a proper meal cooked for them and then to get them some extra food to take away to tide them over. Given that we don't have much money at the moment I'm not sure how much we can give them, but we'll use what we have and pray for a miracle that it will stretch to feed them all (God's good at expanding food miracles, it's about time we saw some more of it!)
I'm also planning to do some teaching for the children and some fun games and other activities so that they will be fed not only physically but also spiritually. They are quite used to praying and hearing about God, so we'll be giving them an opportunity to engage with God too as well as some fun crafts and learning about how precious they are to Him.
This will be happening until the new term starts on 11th January. After that I'll be working on assessing each child's situation and listening to their needs with the aim of meeting as many as we can through our further work there.
It's all exciting stuff and I'm keen to get back as soon as possible. In the meantime I'm off to get my visa sorted. Travelling to London this afternoon (with only an AA driving directions map and no Sat Nav - should be interesting!) and tomorrow at 9.30am I have an appointment at the South African Embassy to apply for my visa. I really need this to go smoothly so if you can pray for that to happen that would be great. All being well I should be in and out quickly and in 10 days time be in possession of the longest possible volunteer visa.
The rest of my time is spent sorting things out and trying to earn a bit of money as well. There are so many little jobs to be done, my 'to do' list spans over 2 sides of A4 at the moment and there's no sight of the end! It will all be done in time though I'm sure!
Monday, 19 October 2009
Nearly there!!
Micky was in South Africa in September and managed to get together food for our children for the 10 day holiday at the end of the month because they don't get fed at school then. This is one of her pictures of the day she took that food in to be distributed at the end of term.
Notice the fog all around, this is more what I have to look forward to - it's not always wall to wall sun!
It was amazing to have Micky visit this weekend and for us to speak at a talk at my church about my trip to South Africa. A good time to inform people about what we aim to do and to share more with people as a group and individually, also for people to ask questions of me and Micky. It went well.
And, thanks for a generous donation, it's ALL SYSTEMS GO for me heading out there before Christmas. I'm hoping to leave the UK on 30th November, but have yet to finalise my ticket. The plan is that I will co-ordinate feeding these precious children over their long summer break which starts on 11th December. In my first 10 days out there I hope to arrange for cooks to come in twice a week to cook a hot meal for the children and to find extra food to sustain them in the other days when they are not fed. We'll celebrate Christmas and New Year and in addition to all of this, I want to provide more for them. Not just nourishing their bodies, but also their souls.
The plan is to give them food, and then some activities and a bit of teaching about how God sees them (precious, loved, chosen, children with a purpose and destiny in his family) and some ministry as well as a chance to play and have fun. All round good fun and nourishment! Jesus loves them and we have to celebrate His birthday too!
That's the plan. Pray into it for me. Also, if you have any extra cash around, please get it to us so that we can make this happen. It's cheaper to get stuff there so easier for people to donate money rather than other things at this time. Last Christmas holidays these children went hungry, for a whole 6 weeks! This year will be different for them. Praise God!
Help us make it a reality and thanks for supporting us so far!
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Newsletter October-November 2009
TRAILBLAZING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Project Manager CAROLINE HORN
Newsletter OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2009
The Story So Far… an update
In August I spent 2 weeks in KwaZulu Natal, getting to know the children and staff of Inchanga Primary School, with whom I shall be working closely over these next few years, and also linking in with the Lionsraw team who are getting ready for the World Cup projects 2010.
It was also a good opportunity for me to catch up with old friends, to see the children from God’s Golden Acre, where I used to work, and to renew contact with local people within the community who could help us out in our new venture.
I took some food to the 40 orphans. The school also arranged for me to visit the home of 2 of the children with whom I shall be working – see later on for what I found…
The Vision of Grapevine Foundation
Inchanga Primary School (near Durban) is a popular & thriving school. Yet for 63 of its pupils, school is the only source of food & clean water. They come primarily to get breakfast & lunch, as they sleep rough in the surrounding areas. The few clothes they have are washed by the teachers & at the weekend they struggle to survive in harsh rural conditions, without any family to help them. Can you imagine how vulnerable they are to possible abuse?
Two years ago, Micky Bailey learnt about these orphans & set up Grapevine Foundation (GVF) to provide specifically for them. Over the past few years, working with some local people in Inchanga, she has raised money to bring food to these children.
In June-July 2010, a group from the UK (www.Lionsraw.org) will be embarking on various projects in the Valley of 1000 Hills. The biggest of their projects will be to assist GVF in building the first phase of the Children’s Village. There will be 10 rondavels (traditional African homes), with a foster mother to care for a few children in each house, using the ‘cluster foster care’ method. Future plans are to build a clinic, crèche & community hall, which will assist the community by bringing help just that bit closer to the people.
One in every 2.5 people in Inchanga is infected with HIV/AIDS,
currently the highest rate in the world…
10 000 die here every month.
Over half of our children are potentially HIV+
Project Manager CAROLINE HORN
Newsletter OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2009
The Story So Far… an update
In August I spent 2 weeks in KwaZulu Natal, getting to know the children and staff of Inchanga Primary School, with whom I shall be working closely over these next few years, and also linking in with the Lionsraw team who are getting ready for the World Cup projects 2010.
It was also a good opportunity for me to catch up with old friends, to see the children from God’s Golden Acre, where I used to work, and to renew contact with local people within the community who could help us out in our new venture.
I took some food to the 40 orphans. The school also arranged for me to visit the home of 2 of the children with whom I shall be working – see later on for what I found…
The Vision of Grapevine Foundation
Inchanga Primary School (near Durban) is a popular & thriving school. Yet for 63 of its pupils, school is the only source of food & clean water. They come primarily to get breakfast & lunch, as they sleep rough in the surrounding areas. The few clothes they have are washed by the teachers & at the weekend they struggle to survive in harsh rural conditions, without any family to help them. Can you imagine how vulnerable they are to possible abuse?
Two years ago, Micky Bailey learnt about these orphans & set up Grapevine Foundation (GVF) to provide specifically for them. Over the past few years, working with some local people in Inchanga, she has raised money to bring food to these children.
In June-July 2010, a group from the UK (www.Lionsraw.org) will be embarking on various projects in the Valley of 1000 Hills. The biggest of their projects will be to assist GVF in building the first phase of the Children’s Village. There will be 10 rondavels (traditional African homes), with a foster mother to care for a few children in each house, using the ‘cluster foster care’ method. Future plans are to build a clinic, crèche & community hall, which will assist the community by bringing help just that bit closer to the people.
One in every 2.5 people in Inchanga is infected with HIV/AIDS,
currently the highest rate in the world…
10 000 die here every month.
Over half of our children are potentially HIV+
The next step…
I shall be returning to KwaZulu Natal as soon as I can raise enough support to keep me out there. If I can get back before Christmas 2009, then the challenge of the school summer holidays lies before me, as the children face 6 weeks of no school, but also no regular meals twice a day either.
My main aims as Project Manager are:
To go and see where each child is sleeping at night in order to establish the actual needs of each individual.
To liaise with the school social worker to make sure each child has a birth certificate and then has access to whatever grants are available.
To make sure any children who are unwell receive medical attention and also help out with transporting children to the clinic as necessary.
To assist in providing food for these children at the weekends and during the holidays.
To assist in providing properly fitting shoes and clothes.
To get to know each child and be a source of love and friendship to them, as well as helping them to make the most of their childhood. They are precious to God and He loves them so much, I need to tell them!
To ascertain which children need to move into the Children’s Village and which need support within their families.
To assist in the preparations for the new build of the Children’s Village in June 2010, particularly in finding good house-mothers.
Sanele’s Story
This is me with Sanele and Nontobeko, 6 yr old twins in our project. I had the privilege of being taken by them to see their house not far from the school. They are blessed to have their mother and 2 brothers living with them, although their mum only has one day’s work a week so times are still hard.
These children will need supporting within their family unit, they will not move into the Children’s Village next year. However, Sanele is not too well and is often ill so help with medication and trips to the clinic will probably be a priority with him, aside from catching up with him and his friends on the playground. He has the most infectious and precious smile and it’s worth anything to see it!
How YOU can help… This is what I need to get me there and make this a reality
I need to raise £2000 to get me out to South Africa. This covers flights, visa and everything I need to get my visa, plus relocation costs of getting some of my things out there. In addition to this I need £800 each month which should cover living costs.
If the Lord is laying it on your heart to contribute towards my work, please copy, paste and complete the section below and return it to me. I know that He has called me into this project, and I know that God chooses us to help each other to fulfil His plans.
Is He calling you to help His work and His children at such a time as this?
Grapevine Foundation also needs a vehicle, to enable me to reach these children, and funding for the new build of the Children’s Village. The new build is estimated at £100,000 and a vehicle would cost from about £5000 (second-hand) up to £30,000 (new 4x4). If you would like to contribute to either of these, either go to www.justgiving.com/grapevinefoundation or contact me and I will put you in touch with Micky who is overseeing these funds.
I need financial support to be able actually to get there, but I also need support through your prayers as well and, even if you can’t give financially to the work there, please remember me before the Lord as I am heading out to this exciting and challenging next season of my life. If God has laid it on your heart to commit to interceding for me, thank you, and let me know so that I can keep you updated specifically with anything that might come up…
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Can you help? If so, please indicate below in which ways you are thinking of supporting me. If you wish to set up a standing order, I will be in touch with my bank details. Please indicate how much you think you could give and how regularly. I don’t know how long God plans for me to be out there but should you wish to put a date to review your giving (eg: 2 years) please let me know. Cheques payable to ‘Caroline Horn’. Thank you.
£10-£20 □
£20-£50 □
£50-£75 □
£75-£100 □
£100 or more □
specify amount: ___________
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Please complete your details:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
Please return to me as soon as you possibly can (current address below).
Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or would like any more information.
I would also love to come and talk about the project to anyone who will listen - churches, women's groups, school assemblies, classes etc etc. let me know and we'll book at date!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INVESTING IN MAKING THIS PROJECT A REALITY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU MIGHTILY AS YOU SUPPORT ME AND THE CHILDREN OF SOUTH AFRICA.
Deuteronomy 31v8
‘The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.’
Getting in touch, staying in touch!
http://trailblazinginsouthafrica.blogspot.com
Email: carolinehorn@yahoo.com / grapevinemanager@gmail.com
Skype: caroline.louise.horn
Address: 2 Cross St, Leamington Spa, CV32 4PX
Monday, 14 September 2009
God provides!
So I've moved into my new and temporary abode in Leamington now, although there's still a fair number of boxes to be unpacked before I can see my bedroom floor!
Part of moving involved me working out what I needed in terms of furniture as my room was unfurnished. The only thing I needed to buy was a wardrobe and so I'd been eyeing up the wardrobe rails in the Argos catalogue because they involve the least amount of cash...
But before I could even set foot in a store, along comes an email through our church with offer of a wardrobe, desk and other furniture, all free!! Hurrah! And it all fits perfectly into my room too.
I was just reflecting on how God provides for my every need when the following verse dropped into my head:
Malachi 3v10b
'Test me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'
When I first expressed an interest in the furniture, I had no idea if it would fit in my room and was rather thinking that I'd have too many items to put in my room and that there would indeed not be room enough for it. Father God never lets His children down and He will provide even more blessings as time goes on. I'd been wondering how on earth everything is going to come to pass from my plans for the next few months, but this is confirmation that I need not worry as He knows what I need and will bring it along in His timing, never early and never, ever late!
Part of moving involved me working out what I needed in terms of furniture as my room was unfurnished. The only thing I needed to buy was a wardrobe and so I'd been eyeing up the wardrobe rails in the Argos catalogue because they involve the least amount of cash...
But before I could even set foot in a store, along comes an email through our church with offer of a wardrobe, desk and other furniture, all free!! Hurrah! And it all fits perfectly into my room too.
I was just reflecting on how God provides for my every need when the following verse dropped into my head:
Malachi 3v10b
'Test me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.'
When I first expressed an interest in the furniture, I had no idea if it would fit in my room and was rather thinking that I'd have too many items to put in my room and that there would indeed not be room enough for it. Father God never lets His children down and He will provide even more blessings as time goes on. I'd been wondering how on earth everything is going to come to pass from my plans for the next few months, but this is confirmation that I need not worry as He knows what I need and will bring it along in His timing, never early and never, ever late!
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
some photos
(above) Children at Inchanga crowd round any camera for a photo! 
(above) with N and S at their house
(above) some of our girls queue up to get food donated for them.
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