September 2012 Newsletter - The Potato Foundation

potato newsISSUE SEVENTEEN: SEPTEMBER 2012“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of allother virtues.” Cicero

Youth camp 2012KINGS and QUEENS 2012, are youexcited? “YESSS!!!” In this way thelearners started and ended thisyear’s youth camp.The camp was a huge success.Learners from Generaal BeyersNaude Primary School andWesterlig Primary School werespoilt and treated like Kings andQueens of our Heavenly Father.It was a wonderful weekend full offun, new experiences, zip-lining, agame drive, mini-olympics, breakdancers,a fashion parade andmuch more.The children experienced thingsand took part in activities that theyhave never participated in before,for instance having to makeclothes for a king and queen fromnewspapers and then taking partin a fashion show where judgesscored the efforts of the youngdesigners.The children were fascinated bystories from the Bible about kingsand queens, as well as a testimonyfrom Luan of the Freedom Feetbreak dancers.We also spoke separately to theboys and girls about the meaningof being a Godly Man and Woman.Furthermore, they had to come upwith ideas and do a presentationon establishing a charityorganisation that will change theworld. We will definitely be usingsome of their ideas in our futureprojects.We would like to thank everyindividual and organisation thatformed part of this weekend.Without you, we would havebeen unable to make thischildren feel like Kings andQueens. We appreciate everydonation sincerely. There is onlyone thing left to say: We can’twait for next year’s youth camp.Look out for some testimoniesfrom the children about theiryouth camp experiences.

Lux MundiMore track suits for our kidsLux Mundi church in Garsfontein donated more tracksuits to us.We gave these to our Eldaa Foundation in Ga-Rankuwa. This is a smallcrèche started by Josephine. We received this sms from her after theyreceived the tracksuits and forwarded it to Estelle from Lux Mundi:“It was wonderful for us here when everyone was choosing for their children.Should been here to see the excitement and joy over the people’s faces.WOW!!! It was a lot and the whole neighbourhood got, thank you very much,thank you indeed and may God bless you abundantly…”Thank you to Lux Mundi. As always you touch people’s lives in suchwonderful ways.Home of the Good Citizen: Feedback from Deo-DaneThis month was full of fun, planning, snow, collections,smiling faces, the youth camp, marshmallows andMilo. It was an exciting month where I learnt evenmore.It was so much fun to plan the youth camp and sharenew experiences. A lot of energy and time werespent on this unforgettable experience and I enjoyedevery moment. The children’s kind hearts and lovingfaces just make me realise how big a difference wecan make to these kids and that we are not here forourselves.Bbbrrr SNOW! It was an unbelievable experience tosee snow last month, especially sharing this with thechildren. It was so cold that we decided to spoil themwith Milo and marshmallows. They enjoyed this hottreat on the cold winter’s day.This month our children learnt that God is loyal andwill always keep His promises. The children also learntthat every one is unique and that Jesus only createdone of each of them.To present this programme remains a fantasticexperience. The children’s eagerness to pray and learnmore about Jesus are so precious.

Food from Heavenkitchen: Feedbackfrom JudithThe Food from Heaven kitchen would like tothank all the donors who make it possiblefor us to feed 200 children (yes, the numberis growing) every day of the week. Thechildren are now able to concentrate in classand actually look forward to coming toschool. Feel free to pay us a visit.Our biggest needs are fresh products andfinding people who can assist with the foodpreparation. If you know of anyone who canassist, please contact our offices.Donation of flourWe received 50 bags of flour from theFDLT missionary school and were able todistribute it among our projects. Here issome information about the school:“Over the years FTLT had the privilege ofinteracting with thousands of students acrossSouthern Africa through its various equippingfor missions’ platforms; MOTE, Swazi1000, @your feet gatherings, Revelation Outcry, theFTLT missional leadership training school, etc.“It has been, and is an amazing experiencethat shaped and influenced our practicesThank you to FDLT!and now led to the establishing of the FTLT -Learning Community.“Our passion remains to see an army of youngpeople; thousands of soldiers in God’s army,young men and women trained as warriorsin His battle. However, we have heard yourrequest for more equipping in your missionalunderstanding of God and His Mission, andtherefore created a platform which you canaccess, participate and contribute to, 24-7.”Please visit their website on www.lc.ftlt.orgfor more information.Come and meet ournew office manager:Marizka KloppersI am the proud mother of five beautifuldaughters and I am married to a wonderfulhusband. I was born and grew up inthe Karoo (Willomore). I was called formissionary service by our dear Lord afterwhich I studied Office Administration andPublic Relations, as well as photography as ahobby. My one big dream is to work for myheavenly Father and to let His light shine.Feel free to contact Marizka atinfo@thepotatofoundation.co.za

WishlistWe received the following letter from oneof our volunteers and would like to assistthe family where possible. If you have oldclothing to donate to the children (ages asper the letter), please let us know:“Die babatjie wat saam met my dogtertjiein die klas was (Arnold, 12-18 maande) het‘n boetie, Garth wat nou vier jaar is en hullemamma is ‘n rukkie terug oorlede. Hulle pappais doof en hulle het by sy sussie ingetrek watdrie kinders van haar eie het: twee dogters –een wat nou sewe word en een wat agt is. Hulleseuntjie is vyf jaar oud. Sy en haar man probeermet hulle salarisse almal onderhou en klerekoop is buite die kwessie op hulle salaris. Hullegeldjies is net genoeg om kos te kan koop virdie maand en kan dus nie skuld of skoolgeldebetaal nie. Arnold is nou uit die skool gehaalomdat hulle nie sy skoolgeld nou kan betaalnie.“Dus wil ons die gesin baie graag help deurklere vir die kinders te skenk. Enige donasies invorm van kos, klere, skoene sal baie waardeerword om hulle las ‘n bietjie ligter te maak.Hier is die ouderdomme :Seuntjieklere – 12 – 18 maandeSeuntjieklere – 4 – 5 jaarSeuntjieklere – 5-6 jaarDogtertjieklere – 7 jaarDogtertjieklere – 8 jaar”Thank you to Clothes to Cash Exchange!Thank you to Cash to Clothes Exchange andspecifically Fanie Kruger, Financial Director,for the donation of half a ton of clothes toone of our projects, the Nea Foundtion.Clothes to Cash Exchange is a wonderfulbusiness concept that gives back to thecommunity. They buy second-hand clothesthat need repairing and then donate theseto charity organisations which in turn repairand sell these clothes. Please visit theirwebsite at www.c2cX.co.za to learn moreabout their business.Please support the NEA Foundation. It iscollaborating with Mix and Max Studio.Together, they manufacture school andsport uniforms, men’s and women’sclothing, curtains, duvet covers, cushionsand more. They also offer various craftproducts, silk screen printing and fabricdesign. Visit www.neafoundation.co.zaor www.mix-andmatch.co.za to learnmore.

Potato KidzChinese school visit Vos CentreThe children of Vos Centre enjoyed thissurprise. Learners from the Chinese School inPretoria have serving hearts that we haven’tseen in teenagers for a while. They gave thechildren sweets packets, painted their faceslike Spiderman and Cinderella, taught themsongs and danced with them. They did somuch for the children and no one wanted toleave. With painted faces and mouths filledwith sweets the children had so much funwith the learners from the Chinese school.Children making a difference in the world – meet our leaders of tomorrowLearners from Cornwall Hill College –(Chanel van Vuuren, Candice Grupping,Karla Muller, Jessica de Wet, Jamie Millerand Nicole Wocke)These learners took over the managementof Potato for a day. On Friday, 30 August2012 we had a bit of a predicament as allour staff were involved in the youth camp.Nande van Vuuren (Chanel’s mother) andthe learners did not hesitate when we askedthem to assist with our normal operationsfor the day. They fetched and delivered foodto our projects and presented our normalprogrammes at Vos Centre and Wonders ofHis Grace. Thank you! We would have beenlost without you.Ofentso Moloto from Sutherland HighSchool (Grade 8)Ofentse and his mother, Bertha visitedBlessing Creche and Orphanage onWednesday, 29 August 2012 and entertainedthe children as part of his school project. Wewould like to thank Ofentso and his motherfor all they did for Blessings.Youth camp donationsand volunteersGerhard Viljoen’s Bible Study group(toiletry bags)• Gerhard Viljoen• Lyzellejansen van Rensburg• Werner Heenop• Theo heyns• Sam Oosthuizen• Corli Winterboer• Stan and Lana RudmanAnouchka Bible Study group (toiletry bags)• Erich Scheepers• Anouchka van der Walt• Dirk van Zyl• Caren Emery• Gideon Slabbert• Zahn-Marie Basson• Chanelle Meyer• Stefan van Dyk• Bianca Rontgen

Presenters• Teodor van der Spuy• EJ Leach• Monre van der Nest• Freedom Feet Break dancersExtra people• Hanno Buys and Bible Studygroup (waterbottles)• Cum Laude (Bibles)• Son-Isha Coetzee(invitations, toiletry bags)• Bianique Groenewald(invitations)• Marcello Strydom(invitations)• Trudie Coetzee (toiletrybags)• Gerrit Coetzee• Amos (Ernest Coetzee) –bibles• Dalene and Gert du Plessis• Werner Sieburg• Gerda Cloete• Jolandi De Munnik(photographer)• Eduan Kruger (caps)• “Saterdagoggendontbyteetomtegee”(caps)• Izette Meyer and bible studygroup (note pads and pens)• Chris P.Bier Bus servicesIntentional Living (foodparcels for the bus)• Talita Hugo• Daniel Diedericks• Willoughby Britz• Ej Leach• Ernst van Wyk• Christoph Reeber• Gerhard van Staden• Steven Pieterse• FeddieProzesky• Muzi Nkosi• Mari WassermanBand• Morne van der Nest• EJLeach• Xandre van der Nest• Gerhard Coetzer• Rulanda GuhringAflame Ministries andspecifically Henk Kleinsmidtand Martin de JagerGroup leaders• Willoughby Brits• Pierre Lombard• Stefan Joubert• Mari Wasserman• Bea Barnard• Jennifer Wilken• Christo Pretorius• Lurinda Els• Cornelius Cloete• Martin de JagerSupport staff• GerdaGouws• Jean Visser• Jacques van der BankFinancial support• Frits Kroon Vervoer(Frits and Tanya Kroon)• Jana de Lange• Gerrit Coetzee• Dalene Du Plessis• Werner Sieburg• Jurgens Steyn• Stephan• LG Viljoen• Alwyn Robbertse• RiaanTruter• Eduan Kruger• Erika Janse van Rensburg• Leonie McManus• Jana de Lange• Werner and Ronel vanVeenhuyzen• Ian and Annalize Steyn• Tanya Teichler• Ilse Ganz• Lucinda Jooste• S van den Berg• Anneri Haasbroek• Gerrit Coetzee• Werner Sieburg• Dalene du Plessis• Tharina van Dyk• Dezzi van Niewenhuizen• Elizma Fritz• JurgensSteyn• A McMenamin• Stephan• Ilse Ganz• Danielia Meyer• Adele de Villiers• Andre le Grange• Johann and Carin de Bruin• Erika Janse van Rensburg• IG Viljoen• Riaan Truter• John Miles• A and MW PretoriusOther contributionsand donations• Mari Wasserman• Jozua Serfontein• Marelet Moolman• Chinese school• FTLT• TSOR for Eldaa Foundation’s duvets• Growth Point Properties• Gen Beyers Laerskool• Jean Visser• Clothes to Cash Exchange• Izel Rost• Jan Rost• Martilie Bakker• Enid Hudson• Marise Kleinschmidt• Arrie en Eugenie van den Heever• Alwyn Robbertse• Danelle du Plessis• Jared Cumming• Growthpoint Properties

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