Practical Ministry--Duduza
Another week that I will never forget was spent partnering with a church in a local township called Duduza. The J-Life trainees were separated into three teams and sent off the farm to do practical ministry in three different townships--essentially slums where black people were forced to live during the Apartheid era in South Africa and still live today. Throughout the week, we teamed up with a youth worker named Jeff and his youth leaders, doing sports ministry, schools ministry, evangelism, and working at a children's center, among other things. We were also hosted by families in Duduza, which gave us an even greater understanding and appreciation for the people living in the township. More than anything, though, we became closely bonded with the church in Duduza, encouraging them in their never-ending ministry in an impoverished community, as they in turn challenged us and spurred us on to greater faith. We left feeling as though we were truly family with the church in Duduza.
Some of the homes in Duduza.
The first two-story tin house I've ever seen.
Hangin' with Munya on the streets of Duduza.
Sunset over the township and a shaggy MaxAC.
A typical house in the township.
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