WINTER DRIVE
As a community of believers we want God's generosity towards us to bless those around us. We have people amongst us who are in desperate need, particularly during this time of extreme cold. We are ministering to these needs as the body of Christ through Botshabelo and our Family Pantry.

The items that are urgently needed now are adult/teen winter clothes, blankets and towels.
A bin will be provided in the foyer this weekend (at both Midrand and Centurion) for collection of these items.

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There are various ministries that have been established bring justice and mercy to those who need it:

		Botshabelo - a Place of Refuge Botshabelo is an NPO that was established by Urban Life Church to reach out to the poor, the sick and the opressed. Botshabelo has a home for abandoned children, a Home Based Care Project and a Community Based Childcare Program. For more information visit Botshabelo's site here
		Family Pantry The Family Pantry was established to relieve families in need with food parcels. Our heart is for all in our church family to hold everything in common and that each persons needs are met (Acts 2:44, 45). More info
		Food for Life - Malawi ULC supports a farming project thats works into Malawi, which teaches people to plant gardens that are sustainable. More info

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, beacuse the Lord has annointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison doors to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all wo mourn in Zion them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations"
- Isaiah 61