Meanwhile in Africa...

illuminate… I Will Show My Children What I Can DoEpisode 4Thank you for listening to illuminate, a podcast by Hands at Work in Africa.Hands at Work seeks out the most broken places in Africa to bring life to the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable people by way of His Church, both internationally and locally.For the past few weeks, we've been able to sit with the Hands family here in South Africa as George Snyman shares about the Goma region. Since his return, much has changed…If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/finding-the-most-vulnerable.

illuminate... Episode 3 - God is still busy with Katembe.We want to share about where we work, the types of communities that we are called to, to see Jesus bring life where it looks the bleakest. Just as Jesus came to bring life to a broken world, Hands at Work seeks out the most broken places in Africa to bring life to the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable people by way of His Church, both internationally and locally. The chief, I said to him, "You take me to Katembe or I go on my own, but we are going now." So he said, "Okay, let's go."If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/finding-the-most-vulnerable.

During Advent, this podcast channel comes to you in the form of Illuminate.Episode 2: Katembe - Jesus in a War. In this podcast series, we will take you to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where we will visit three communities in the Goma area. Let's listen to George discussing the people and places where we work and what God is busy doing there.If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/finding-the-most-vulnerable.

Advent Podcast by Hands at Work in Africa.George Snyman, a co-founder of Hands at Work, has spent a considerable amount of time there this year. We're about to hear George talking to a group of volunteers in South Africa on October 30th. If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/finding-the-most-vulnerable.

If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/finding-the-most-vulnerable.

“I could just sense such a fragileness, a heaviness, among everybody as they were sick, and the toll of the ongoing war. At times like this God's tears speak loudest. A beautiful, fragile miracle.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3-minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.
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“Many people all over the world respond at the moment to me and say, what can we do? And I'm hesitant just to answer, because I don't want a quick response, and then we forget.” Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3-minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa. haw.africa/podcast #MeanwhileInAfrica

"So many of us have followed what was happening in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo the last couple of weeks, and in specific, we heard stories like Mutobe's story. We often tell their stories and that's great that we tell their stories because that inspires us. Are the Mutobe's few and far in between? I don't believe so." Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3-minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa. haw.africa/podcast #MeanwhileInAfrica

“Then we said to the churches, this vision belongs to the church. We are only with you to help you, but the time is coming when you must take this and run on your own.
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“What does it mean to do piece jobs? She said maybe somebody will come to her with a huge bucket full of dirty clothing. And she said if that happens her heart is so full of joy.“ Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3-minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa. haw.africa/podcast #MeanwhileInAfrica

"Everybody's smiling when we greet each other early in the morning. Because the soil is wet. You smell the fertile soil. There's a hope. There's a chance that this year is gonna be a good year." Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Some said yes immediately. Others went to go think about it a little more. Some said yes but didn't show up. Some said yes they showed up, but turned away sorrowful because they couldn't sacrifice. And others said yes, showed up, and they've stuck through with us and now we've slowly seen the fruits of that.“If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/JoinUsThisChristmas. Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Being pregnant in a strange place, and in strange circumstances, Mary knew what it was like to give birth when things are not well. Promise felt a connection with Mary of the Bible, in a strange place with family tensions.”If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/JoinUsThisChristmas. Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"You know, there's a song in Zambia which says, "The one who gave me teeth, is going to give me what to chew." So, God knew that these teeth are supposed to chew something."If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/JoinUsThisChristmas. Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Our God is the one who lifts up the humble. Our call is to say yes to Him because when we do that, we know he can do great things through us and He will get the glory. “If you haven't already subscribed to the podcast, please find us on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcast by searching "Meanwhile in Africa..." Learn how you can give the gift of hope. Visit www.handsatwork.org/JoinUsThisChristmas. Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"Thank you for walking with me through this season. May your feet be beautiful. May your hands bring life. May your tongue speak hope. May your ears hear the cry of the most vulnerable." Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Thank you for the amazing things we could learn in Africa. Now we are applying it in England. Same story: England, back in the hub, Masoyi early days.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“We were touring up this little footpath into the hills on our way to visit Lemmy. Lemmy had polio when she was a baby. She's 14 now! She sat on a grass mat with her grandmother sitting opposite her. What can I do to break the ice? Before I could even think about it…”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Sometimes you see that difference even on the local level. If you look at Madalitso and Beatrice coming from the same wider community, working in the same Service Centre, but with such different backgrounds.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“There was an old grandmother whose little hut burned down to the ground. When we got there yesterday morning, we stood at the Care Point and she was there because she knew she could come to somebody.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"Today, you're not going back. You stay with us in the village. I want you to walk with me and I want you to see what I see, because this is your country. I want you to see it with the eyes of Jesus."Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"I was an orphan when you guys came here the first time". And now he's a church leader! Isn't that incredible. There he sat with us. But then he said, "I'm asking officially, can you come and teach us one day? Just let's talk about God and the Bible."Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I thought about the people that are waiting for me in Luhonga… Maria has been in my prayers for the last few months after I heard the news that she was brutally attacked.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I hope you loved the last 10 weeks as we walked the journey through Africa. May this inspire you to be faithful, to be consistent, and not to give up. We'll be back later in the year for Season 7 Part 2!”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Her mother is now a volunteer Care Worker. She brings people to the Lord. She works hard. She cares for the most vulnerable people. She shows so much compassion.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Climbing the mountain, we were engulfed by mist and rain. We had with us with a huge pile of blankets and mosquito nets. I met Mahoro that morning - her eyes told me so much.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“There's a spirit of hope. There's a laughter. There's a singing that I have not seen for years in my affluent brothers and sisters.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“We were busy packing up and I looked outside and there I saw a woman with children under the tree. It was obvious that she was in distress. She must have been running for three or four days before she got to Buhimba.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I want the children back on our farm. I want to hear them sing and dance. I want to see their hands full of colour paint. I want teams here. Lord, it's time for them to come back.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I hope he studied this manual before now. I hope he is only reading it now to encourage himself because this is getting late now.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“It's tough. It definitely got worse, for sure. But when I met the team this morning. I saw a hope that contradicted what I saw on the road. Yeah, we have got two ways to look at this.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

They just loved him because he shared his story so openly and with so much integrity, telling people, "Jesus is life!"Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“Then gogo Funnie started sharing this story with me. This young man, Enoch, heard that Miracle's dad, completely rejected him. Enoch heard this news and said to the family, "I will be his father".Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“We are expanding in a midst of a crisis, all over the world. We are not shrinking back. We are growing, and it starts with growing sons and daughters, deeper relationships, and all of us in our maturity.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

The Hands at Work Advent series: “illuminate” on the “Meanwhile in Africa…” podcast channel. It was an opportunity and a dream come true, but the church had no means of paying a pastor's wages. The responsibility of providing fell on his wife. She was a rock and kept the family together. She was amazing, and Ernest knew it!https://www.handsatwork.org/thegiftofhopeSpotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcastssmarturl.it/MeanwhileinAfricaMusic provided by Artlist.io

The Hands at Work Advent series: “illuminate” on the “Meanwhile in Africa…” podcast channel. Despite her efforts, the money she earns is too little. She could not see the way forward. Naomi began looking for a way out. A way to end the pain and the brokenness. A way to end the relentless weight of responsibility to care for her children, the ones she loves most. https://www.handsatwork.org/thegiftofhopeSpotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcastssmarturl.it/MeanwhileinAfricaMusic provided by Artlist.io

The Hands at Work Advent series: “illuminate” on the “Meanwhile in Africa…” podcast channel. On an unremarkable patch of land is the Kawaza Life Centre. A couple humble shelters, stand in defiance of the lush proud mountains in the distance. The sound of children laughing. Girls sing to the rhythm of a skipping rope. Boys play with a ball made from recycled plastic bags. From the shade under a tree, comes the heartfelt singing of a group of men and women. https://www.handsatwork.org/thegiftofhopeSpotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcastssmarturl.it/MeanwhileinAfricaMusic provided by Artlist.ioCare Worker singing recorded by Jeff Locke

The Hands at Work Advent series: “illuminate” on the “Meanwhile in Africa…” podcast channel. http://smarturl.it/MeanwhileinAfrica The rumble of the motor under the seat – it all feels like freedom in a strange kind of way as you hold tight to the driver. You're not the only one on the road as you roll through town. Every stand at the market seems to be selling the same vegetables as the last. The smell of frying fish is crossing the road while chickens scurry under the market tables looking for anything that may have fallen from the rough wood tables to the ground.https://www.handsatwork.org/thegiftofhopeMusic Used in this Video:Song/Music: The Silent GroveArtist: AxltreeLink:https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Axletree/music-from-a-hampshire-farm-ongoing-projectLicense Type: Creative Common - CC BYSong/Music: “Let Go” from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)Link: https://uppbeat.io/t/kisnou/let-goLicense code: UJ0QX9YVFZ67IAGJSong/Music: Only YouUppbeat (free for Creators!)Link: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-youLicense code: HPF968MEMDTMX2FASong/Music: Day OneArtist: Alan ŠpiljakLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alan_Spiljak/ColorsLicense Type: CC By-NC-ND 4.0

"We don't pray because we panic. We pray because we know our father still on a throne and tomorrow belongs to Him!”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"‘Cast your burdens unto to me. I am doing something beautiful and new.' Today, good news will be brought to a tough community. The prayers that you brought to me today, I am able.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“It was wet and cold and his heart was going out for the people there. And at that moment, I realised that I would have driven past that place without even noticing it.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“When Audrey walked into Chigodole, she was as unexpected as the cold front that hit us. And then she spent ridiculous, generous time with the most unexpected home.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I don't think we can understand grace. I don't think we can understand healing until we look brokenness in the eye, and we see the depths of the pain around us.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“The word spread out that we are doing assessments. Walking through the community. Watching grandmothers and widows.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“The word spread out that we are doing assessments. Walking through the community. Watching grandmothers and widows.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“These grandmothers, these Care Workers, they just sensed the openness, the real personal contact that they had with these young leaders. I tell you some of our senior leaders stood there with their mouths hanging open.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“I looked at the young boy as the tears ran down his face. There was a pain and an anger and a hurt. You know, it's times like that, when words dry up.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“The soon coming kingdom that promises no more tears, no violence, no sexual abuse, no hunger, no diseases. We have the opportunity to show glimpses of this kingdom and to bring hope in a place that seemed to be hopeless.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

“There was a moment last year where she had no food in her hut for her grandchildren. Nothing! And they were all thrown out of school because she couldn't pay. She couldn't pay for them.”Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

"It's just wave after wave of malaria and typhoid". He just wept as he spoke to us. "I just can't work for longer than two, three weeks and then I'm down with malaria. I just don't recover."Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.

Because the moment they walk out of those gates, they walk into a whole new world. They've got to fight for food and care for each other and their families.Meanwhile in Africa... is a 3 minute weekly story of serving Africa's most vulnerable by George Snyman of Hands at Work in Africa.