On Saturday 21st February 2009, Phillip and Pam Le Roux of the Wynberg Congregational Church in the Western Cape arrived in Aberdeen. They had driven through the night in order to present clothing to all adults, teenagers and children of the Aberdeen communities of Lotusville and Thembalesizwe. Shoes, blankets, kitchen utensils and curtaining were also presented to the less fortunate who had gathered at the Lotusville Congregational Church Hall.This wonderfully giving gesture is the idea of Phillip and Pam. Phillip, now a pensioner, previously worked for the Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape. This project which involves the collection and the delivery to all areas in the Eastern and Western Cape requesting assistance is done exclusively by Phillip without any funding.
There are sixteen Congregational Churches in the Western Cape and it is from these congregations that Phillip personally collects clothing and articles which can be of help to communities throughout the Western and Eastern Province.
The towns which have received these welcome contributions are Murraysburg which has been visited six times, Merweville four times, Prince Albert once, Nelspoort three times, Leeu Gamka and Touws River.
Due to lack of industry in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas and the severe drought conditions which has had a disastrous effect on the farming community, this type of giving assistance to all is much appreciated. The world is a much better place for people like Phillip and Pam.
Due to lack of industry in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas and the severe drought conditions which has had a disastrous effect on the farming community, this type of giving assistance to all is much appreciated. The world is a much better place for people like Phillip and Pam.
Article By: Joan Tinker