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Many would say in christian lingo: He is the reason for the Season. In Swaziland Easters is a big thing. Many churches are organising big events to celebrate that Jesus died and rose again. It is a time where people reflect on the passion and get all spiritual.

 

Personally, I believe easter should not be an event that we celebrate once a year. It is supopossed to be our lifestyle through out the year. We supposed to testify about the risen Lord in word and deeds. Here in Nsoko we find ourselves in ambiguity. Death is a reality, but it is in this death death that we feel life. I know it does not make sense and it is not supposed to make sense at all.

 

A father came to me recently to say he does not have food to feed his family. At night he would go to the nearby farms, still sugarcane so his children could have something to it. They do get a meal during the day at the carepoint. The question now is where to get dinner or supper. The father has to stea, I hope Gerrie does not get to read this, to provide dinner for his family.

 

There is a youngman that had created a bad reputation for himself as a thief. In fact, he is not wanted in many homes and businesses around. When I come with they always say leave that one in the car because we do not trust him. He might see what we have and come to get it in the evening. Recently, he just broke down and cried asking how can I accept him when everyone is rejecting him. I told him is all about Jesus. This guy is having Christ being formed in Him before people's eyes. Some have begun to see a change in him and are congratulating the wrong person; that is me, I do not deserve the glory. It is all about Jesus.

 

Looking back at the past three months this year, we have achieved a lot in Nsoko. Women have been motivated to live life, children given medical care and clothed, young girls pampered and loved, boys put through soccer clinics, buildings built for the homeless, and health education given to the hiv positive. Feeding hundreds of children on a daily basis a balanced meal. This is all about Jesus.

 

This Easter I say Glory be to God our Father and Lord, to Jesus the Messiah and to Holy Spirit the enabler. Thank you Holy Spirit.

 

Thank you also to all of you who pray and financially support the ministry in Nsoko. We need you. That is why we pray everyday for you.

 

Thank you,

 

Gift and Philile