tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7619838613832026847.post-82406753287973959412008-02-21T09:42:00.001-07:002008-02-21T09:44:53.235-07:00Just a short drive from most cities in South Africa, you will find poor slum areas, or townships. In Nellmapius, one of these townships just outside the capital city of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria">Pretoria</a>, children go to bed hungry at night. There is over 50% unemployment and many are dying of AIDS. Many of these orphaned children live in tin shacks on their own.<br /><br /><strong>Beam Africa</strong> runs a Christian development center in the heart of Nellmapius. Their desire is to minister to the least of these; to bring the hope to the poor, widows and orphans. Each day they feed and clothe 100 children. They also teach skills to adults to help them gain a livelihood. Overall they know only Christ can redeem these people and this country.<br /><br />This summer we will take a trip to partner with <strong>Beam Africa</strong>. Our desire is to come alongside them as they minister in Nellmapius.Andy McCulloughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18350635386061749913noreply@blogger.com