Entries from November 2008 ↓

Learners trained in group dynamics and leadership skills

Alexandria Christian Academy took the whole school on a leadership training/ adventure camp in October in the picturesque town of Hogsback. The camp was life changing in more than one way. Learners from Grade 1 – 12 were trained in group dynamics and leadership skills, whilst exposed to challenges ranging from hanging on a trapese 10 metres high in the air, abseiling, rope course challenges and hikes to the beautiful waterfalls in the area. They also did a night hike without any flashlights or torches. Academically they learned about the area’s nature, ecosystems and history of the early settlers and Xhosa settlements. They learned how to function better in a group, and how to overcome their fears.

Rev. Matie van Niekerk, of the Bible society, visited the Boschoek Farmschool in the Valley of Boschoek on 4 November 2008 to hand over proclaimers (talking Bibles of the New Testament). Alexandria Christian Academy sent Zoleka Maya of the United Reformed Church in Kwanonqubela to receive a Proclaimer on behalf of them (ACA) to be used in their ladies Bible study group, and in their soup kitchen. Learners from Alexandria Christian Academy who are involved in the soup kitchen in Kwanonqubela, were happy to see the joy on their faces, on their visit to the soup kitchen on Wednesday. Pensioners who came for their daily soup, were offered chairs and sat down to listen to the Gospel being read in their own language on the Proclaimer. The proclaimers are sponsored by Americans, and the requirement is that feedback and attendance lists must be submitted regularly to them. Alexandria Christian Academy will oversee that and be responsible for feedback. The need is great, as most of the ladies of the Bible Study group are illiterate, and very seldom hear the Gospel in their own language.

Matie brought two more Xhosa proclaimers for the Boschoek Farm school and gave it to the teachers: Boniwe Teyise (principal), Notembiso Konza en Thobeka Mhlanga. These are for use in the school. The school only had one Bible up to now, and therefore the Proclaimers will be put to good use.