Precious Faces...

"There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love!"

-Mother Teresa

Glory to God!

Due to the massive generosity of our USA friends and supporters… to date we have raised $22,000 for Impact Kids!

Another $20,000 has been promised from a South African foundation.

How cool is that?!!!!

Please pray for the fruition of the latter as it would mean 2 additional containers/classrooms!

The 8 foot high perimeter fencing is going up this week.



Things are progressing for the first Impact Kid’s school and we are excited.

We’d still like to see another $18,000 come in to use for the playground facilities, classroom furnishings, security quarters…just to name a few.


If you’d like to help educate underprivileged and at-risk African children and/or know someone that would and has the means to do so….click here to get involved.

Check out this video to learn about the need for Impact Kids and/or check out our Impact Kid’s newsletter explaining the vision here (Sept 09 ltr).

Thank you for your prayers and support....to God be the glory!

A Week of Wonder

Last week, we enjoyed the company of a group of 11 from Virginia. Six of the eleven were with us last year, when Africa captured their hearts. They returned plus five ready to impact churches, schools, and communities.


It was only a week but definitely a week full of opportunities rendering life-altering results for close to 400 children and adults alike.

Upon request part of the week was spent visiting some of the people the group ministered to last year when they were here. What cool stories later relayed of people who one year ago chose the One and Only and today were continuing to live for Him!


Many new experiences transpired as well. One group encountered a deeply disturbed woman with nothing but the clothes on her back. After spending the morning with her there was a noticeable change in her appearance and attitude. Two days later the group returned to check on her. They found her in a neighbor’s shack combing through the materials the group gave her just days before. Essentially these ladies were having a “bible study”.

I had the privilege of ministering with a group to this lady….


She saw us in the streets talking with people and summoned us to her shack. After meeting her and her friends she shared with us how just last week her 3 year old son died. She was deeply grieving and so desperately wanted to know there was hope…Hope she and her friends readily received!


What a week the team, Impact Africa, and 400+ African people had...a Week of Wonder!

Impact Kids Venture & Status

About a year ago we embarked on a journey that we believe was engineered by God, to reach and educate the underprivileged, orphaned and at risk children, with quality, caring Christian education.

We have procured land and begun funding to build a pre-school in the squatter camp of Kya Sands. We hope this to be the first of many Impact Kids 'rescue centers' standing in various camps throughout Johannesburg giving these precious children an opportunity they might not otherwise be afforded.

View this short clip to learn why the children of South Africa need something like Impact Kids. If you've not received our IA Kid's brief in the mail or via email detailing this vision please email us at office@impactafrica.org. You can also follow our progress below...



Status Report

To date:
Land Procured
1 container(classroom) funded
Head Teacher hired and helping with legal/adminstrative work

Perimeter fencing for grounds

Student tables and chairs

Still Needed:
2-3 containers (add'l classroom(s), office/kitchen)
Playground
Curriculum purchased

School supplies (check link below for details)

Want to be involved click here to find out more!

Crusade & Pastor's Conf. in Zimbabwe

Very early Sunday morning Rich and friend Steve Oliver will embark on a lengthy journey to Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Steve heads up Life World Outreach, a ministry that specializes in crusades throughout southern Africa. LWO has a passion for the people of Zimbabwe and we are privileged to join them on this crusade of sharing God’s grace and love with the Shona people.

Mutare borders Mozambique on the Eastern coast of Zim and is the 4th largest city in the country. The Shona people are noted as being very peaceful and accepting of foreigners making it a welcome atmosphere to share our hearts and the love of Jesus.

An aspect of ministry that Rich is really becoming fond of is teaching Pastors and leaders in and around South Africa to grasp a deeper understanding of biblical truths and how to apply them.

At week’s end he will have an opportunity in partnership with LWO and Global Advance to share with Pastor’s and leaders of the Shona people.

Would you please pray for the crusade team and this awesome opportunity to make Christ known in Mutare?

Please pray:
For safe travels and easy border crossing (this can be a hectic endeavor) for the group on Sunday.

A special covering of safety, health, and wisdom for the team.

That the hearts of the Shona people are being prepared even now to hear and accept the teachings forthcoming.

For deep heart change and divine healings.

That nothing will hinder the Gospel message from being brought forth each night.

For Rich and the group speaking at the Pastor’s conference, that they will bring a timely word that will strengthen these leaders.

Thank you! I look forward to bringing you a good report of all that transpires in Mutare. Stay tuned!