Orchard: Africa - Mission Trip

South Africa

Pilgrimage

North West Mission Trip

Victory Lutheran’s longstanding partnership with Orchard has positively impacted many families in South Africa. Victory played a pivotal role in the construction and launch of the new Orchard Impact Center in the North West. Each Impact Center typically serves 10 local villages, providing a safe space for villagers to learn essential skills in small-scale agriculture, early childhood education, small business development, orphan care, church strengthening, programs for women, young parent workshops, and future leaders development. It also serves as a networking and gathering place for pastors

Now, our team has the privilege to visit and work on a mission trip to this Impact Center. While the conditions in these rural villages may initially be shocking, walking through them and witnessing the abundance of smiles, laughter, and strong family bonds will reveal a deep sense of community. This experience may change how you see the image of God in others. Follow us from Sept 5 – 16 through our daily reports.

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Day 1

Huge thanks to the travel crew who got us all to the terminal: Dean Senne (bus driver extraordinaire), Jeff Bennett & Mike Menke who both drove their own Riggs filled with our baggage, & Renee Bennett who coordinated and led... [read more]

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Day 2

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 8:00am Breakfast 9:00am – South African Orientation 12:00pm – Travel to Mission House Lunch on the road... [read more]

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DAY 3

Sunday, September 8 7:30am Breakfast 9:00am Church Orientation 10:30am Worship @ Fountain of Hope Community Church in Moshawane Village 12:30pm Lunch @ Nando’s Mahikeng Game Reserve Drive Dinner @ Mission House Evening – Pack supplies for Young Mom’s Program  

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DAY 4

DAY 4 – September 9, 2024 Northwest Impact Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Several pastors from the community came to show their support, including Pastor Victor and Pastor Joe (Papa Joe). We also got to meet the contractor, Jacobus Swartz,... [read more]

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Day 5

Morning Preschool Visit to Dihatshwane Village where we practiced writing the letter S, served food and sang some songs with the kids. Youth Empowerment Program – Day 1 We were set up in 5 table groups. As an icebreaker activity,... [read more]

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Day 6

Day 6 – South Africa Mission Trip 2024 Morning Agriculture Program in Dihatshwane Village The first half of the day was spent in Dihatshwane Village with the Agriculture Program where we helped to dig and plant four garden beds for... [read more]

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Day 7

Village Walk/Home Visits Youth Empowerment Program – Our last Day This day we walked Moshewane Village, made some home visits and prayed with those who were suffering physical or emotional pain. We also visited and prayed with Mama Boka (Elizabeth)... [read more]

DAY 8 SEPT 13

Day 8

Day 8 – Primary School Visit to Slurry Village

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