The family of Karl and Jenny Teichert are serving the Lord as missionaries with OC Africa, in South Africa. They moved to Johannesburg in November, 1997 with their four children; Ann, Scott, Stephen and John. Karl serves as the Southern Africa Director of the Southern Africa Regional Team. Their vision is to see a healthy, Bible-based church established in every un-reached village and community in South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and beyond. Their strategy is to partner with key African church leaders to research, train, and mobilize the body of Christ to complete the Great Commission. They are striving to equip local leaders in Southern Africa to reach their nations for Christ and send missionaries into other countries as well.
Dear family and friends,
Last month my teammate Maggie and I were able to purchase new shoes for the HIV/AIDS caregivers in Finetown! As you know, the caregivers walk miles each day to visit their sick patients and care for them. Many of them have been wearing worn or tattered shoes, so it was fun to surprise them with new tennis shoes.
The majority of the money raised for the shoes came from a children’s church program, but other churches and individuals contributed as well. We want to say a special Thank You and We Love You from the caregivers to all of those who gave sacrificially!
They were so happy they gave us hugs and then danced and sang songs of thanksgiving to God in their native tongue (visit my Facebook page to watch the live video). It was a blessing for Maggie and me to be a part of blessing them with these gifts. The other amazing answer to our prayers was that all 29 pairs of shoes fit!
With grateful hearts,
Jenny, for the Teicherts
OC Africa is an interdenominational ministry committed to developing, equipping, and mobilizing church leaders to multiply healthy, Bible-based churches in every community in Southern Africa and the world. OC is a faith-based mission who depends on the Lord to provide committed, financial supporters and partners. The contributions from these individuals help generate ministry opportunities around the world, impact missionaries and their global work, and provide a means for the International Mobilization Center to function. CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can be a part of mobilizing church leaders around the world by donating to OC.
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