Heart For Africa Ministry

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Comment by Laura Hawthorne on August 8, 2011 at 6:31pm

What an amazing experience it was in Swaziland this year. I was honored to be part of the Litsemba Worship Band 2011. To look out over 3,500 orphan children and sing to them was INCREDIBLE! One of my dreams came true that day! During this trip I felt I was true to my calling in life- To serve as a worship leader.  I also felt the Lord building my character throughout the entire trip. This meant more to me than anything actually. I am so grateful to Heart for Africa for the opportunity to serve the children.

Comment by Laura Hawthorne on January 29, 2011 at 1:01pm

I am excited to say that i'm going back again this year to Africa! If anyone else in terested in going just contact me and I can give you more information. Even if you are unable to go, there are so many ways to make a difference. Just ask me, I'll let ya know! :)

Comment by Laura Hawthorne on October 12, 2010 at 6:15pm

Had a great time writing music in Alpharetta, Georgia! So many talented people to write with on this project. Thanks Janine for the opportunity to be a part of the Litsemba Worship Project. Looking forward to the next step in getting the songs recorded and producing the CD!!

Comment by Laura Hawthorne on August 29, 2010 at 9:13pm

Just got an email from Pastor Gule (Spirit and Truth Church) in Swaziland.
He sent photos of the progress his church is making. here are the photos:

I will be sending out an email for those of you who may want to donate money for Maize for their garden to be able to feed the children.

Comment by Laura Hawthorne on August 3, 2010 at 10:59pm

This blog was written by Mark Hackett.
Mark lives in Swaziland now and works as a volunteer for Heart For Africa.

Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe that July is already over. Heart for Africa had a really busy month, with volunteers starting to arrive on July 4th. Through the month we had approximately 400 volunteers arrive here in Swaziland coming from the United States, Canada and Taiwan. The big event was Litsemba on July 23rd where we had upwards of 20,000 people come to the Somhlolo National Festival of Praise. The children were all given a blanket, bible, beenie and a juice as they entered the stadium. The beenies were made by people from 200 nations around the world. King Mswati III attended the event and arrived in the stadium with his motorcycle escort and surrounded by the Swazi Secret Service. The guest speaker of the event was Stehen Lungu of Malawi who gave me his camera and asked me to take pictures of him and the King. I ended up right in the front of the stadium with the press and even was in a photograph with the King in the Swazi newspaper. The King gave a powerful speech himself, declaring that the only solution for the prosperity of Swaziland is Jesus Christ. His speech was more of a sermon to the people and children of Swaziland. I don't think there is any other place in the world where you will hear the president or king or ruler of a nation speak about the need of Jesus in their nation.
We had volunteers going out to 30 churches during the 4 days before Litsemba, planting community gardens at the churches and conducting Vacation Bible School with the children. We had a mobile dental clinic that inspected and cleaned the childrens teeth. We had a medical team that just left yesterday that treated people that came to the churches. So as you can see, July was very busy touching the lives of thousands of Swazi children and adults. The last group of volunteers leaves on August 4th.

Comment by Mona Frye on July 14, 2010 at 9:22pm

Father pour out your Anointing as you deliver your Word, your living active Word - through this ministry.

Comment by ALLYSON STOODLEY on July 14, 2010 at 2:22pm

Our church supports mission trips to Africa on the medical missions forefront and we will encompass you with prayers and praise God for what He is doing through you and in Africa! When all God's children singing Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen - even in the african plains!

Comment by Mark Hackett on July 4, 2010 at 2:58am

We have 300 + volunteers coming to Swaziland in 2 weeks, including Laura, that will be traveling out to 30 churches throughout the country to reach the orphans and vulnerable children. These children could be affected for life, seeing the love that other people are showing them, something they don't usually see. We are always looking for volunteers to come to Africa on an eleven day trip. You could even change someone's life, including your own!