Hope always wins
This was a week of new insights, new connections and new experiences, especially with the visit of 26 Americans.
- Cleo and Masixole were supposed to leave for Taizé yesterday (Sunday) but British airways insisted that they should have a visa to pass through Hillbrow airport. They will now therefore only depart on Tuesday via Amsterdam. Not sure what the Brits are thinking! Thank you to all who contributed to their pocket money.
- On Friday morning we hosted a USA group led by Dr Michael Spath. What a great group of people! They bought two big drums from us and are taking it with them to the USA.
- On Friday, some of the drummers performed at the Marine hotel in Hermanus, to celebrate the opening of a new section of the coastal cliff path. They enjoyed this experience and were exposed to many media representatives.
- We continue to be supported by several individuals, especially Prof. Hugh Corder who this week donated his speaking fees to VYLTP! Thank you Hugh, for all you are and for your great support.
- Two of the USA visitors are connected to the Iona community in Scotland and hope to connect Volmoed and Iona and also the Iona youth to the Volmoed youth. We look forward to that.
Please say a daily prayer for all unemployed young people in South Africa, and especially for those who are part of the Volmoed youth programme. Their challenges are legion but their hope is stronger. Hope always wins!
Edwin Arrison
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