Baptism at Eshowe in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

CESLA quite often works in association with FBO's in South Africa, as they are often uniquely placed, so that resources are utilized where needs are greatest. At one of the AIDS orphan "feeding stations" near Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal where CESLA lends a helping hand (along with food resources), we were asked to assist with the baptism of 67 Zulu teenagers. CESLA's Executive Director personally took care of a baptism party and supplied each teenager with an isiZulu translation Bible and pictorial page placeholders commemoration the event.
These are pictures of the baptism that took place in Eshowe in a backyard pool. This was the first pool any of these rural teenagers had ever been in.

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• baptism
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• rural
• FBO

[MrRedFredSaid]

There's no shortage of religion in Africa already. So this doesn't really impress me. Feed them without preaching to them and attaching your religious beliefs to it...no strings attached. That would impress me. Otherwise, meh...whatever. Guess it makes you feel good.

[tjhutter]

We do not push God "down their throats," but bring a Christian message and singing (in both isiZulu and English) is offered to them. They can eat and not be a part of the activities if they choose.

These kids were part of a larger group that asked about being Baptized.

On the day of the baptism, the local authorities had a Cultural Day, so the kids had a further choice to make.

I believe it made them feel good as well as us.

Blessings,

Dr.Hutter

[tjhutter]

I go to South Africa every year for months at a time and I still see many of these kids. We are working with thousands of AIDS orphans and we are always looking at donations or ways to extend our outreach.

If you want to help we can always find a place for help.

Cheers,

Dr.Hutter

[VetterWaterloo]

Do you people also help the orphaans of Nkandla - Not far from Melmoth

Praise God we still have people with compassion and heart

[tjhutter]

We have worked with learners from Nkandla schools, but not specifically with just AIDS orphans. If I can be given any contact information I will make an effort to go to Nkandala, which is about 2+ hours from where I stay in Mtunzini.

It is not work, but a blessing to be able to share God's love with the many orphans and destitute of "Zululand."

[tantjies]

You know it would be fantastic if these kids could see this video! Africans love it when you take photos of them. Godd bless them all and may they have a super life without crime, violence and hate. If only everyone is SA could be brought up with religion and live by the word. I'm here in the UK and wish my kids will meet someone with the same believes i.e. don't steel, don't kill, respect ur mother and father, not commit adultery, not covet etc. That's my one and only wish for my kids!!!

[madcowrl]

What song is this? It's beautiful!