POSTCARD FROM AFRICA-- OCTOBER 2023

Every year South Africans celebrate Heritage Day. It is a day to remember our cultural heritage and the diversity that makes up our nation.

 This year Orchard: Africa sponsored a heritage celebration event in Khayelitsha. We gathered local partner churches and, together, celebrated through dance, music, poetry, and speeches. The dancing and the singing had everyone’s toes tapping and the colorful traditional outfits were inspiring.

 We were especially blessed by adding one more cultural group to our day. A mission team from the United States joined us, representing their heritage. The team from First Baptist Church of Glenarden took time to share and inspire us with stories of African Americans who have shaped the world positively in different ways.

 This was a beautiful and blessed day as we not only celebrated our diverse cultural heritage but also, as Christians, were able to reflect on the foundation and source of identity that makes us part of a shared Kingdom heritage. 

 Your support made this day possible. On behalf of the children (and adults) of Khayelitsha, we thank you.