Eli is legally our son!!!!!
We met with our social worker this afternoon who handed us the final adoption court order. The accompanying letter states quite clearly that: "According to the provisions of the Child Care Act 1983 (Act No. 74 of 1984), your adopted child is now regarded as if born to you."
WOW! PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!
- The Finnie family in Blighty, December 2021
- Dean and Paula pastor The Gathering together
- The Gathering
- Baptisms at The Gathering
- Preparing to serve at The Gathering's Soup Kitchen
- Soup Kitchen Welcome To 2022 lunch
- Serving hands - the heart of The Gatheirng
- Thankful Thursdays
- HOPE Home Based Care Team
- Gathering Ground
- Staying fit as a family
- The Helderberg - The prettiest of the mountains we face
Michael's House - Update
by
Finnie Family
on
28.3.06
For the last few days Dean has been trying to help Michael sort out some alternative accommodation given that he and Joyce have been evicted from his fathers house and must leave there by midday on the 31st of March. The last two days have been particularly frustrating as we simply dont have enough money between us to buy a wendy house (we underestimated the full cost by half) despite some very generous gifts from some of you.
Action In Chris Nissen Park
by
Finnie Family
on
28.3.06
Further to our post on 9th Feb (Action In CNP) about a meeting Dean went to with Dina, Mama Jane & Shirley at the municipality to talk about the potential of them installing a netball court and assisting with the finance of the community garden, we can follow up with the proof of good news.
The municipality has at last acted in CNP and the netball court has been laid and marked out. Now we are just waiting for the posts, nets & balls to be delivered and then the ladies will start to compete properly.
The municipality has at last acted in CNP and the netball court has been laid and marked out. Now we are just waiting for the posts, nets & balls to be delivered and then the ladies will start to compete properly.
Islam - A Peaceful Religion?
by
Finnie Family
on
27.3.06
So Islam is a peaceful religion?
I can't imagine the Afghan who converted to Christianity (Abdul Rahman) was feeling very peaceful about the mass response towards him from other Muslims, given that most believed that he should be put to death. Indeed, Sharia law dictates that he should be put to death!
See the BBC new website for details:
Afghan Christian (search results)
I can't imagine the Afghan who converted to Christianity (Abdul Rahman) was feeling very peaceful about the mass response towards him from other Muslims, given that most believed that he should be put to death. Indeed, Sharia law dictates that he should be put to death!
See the BBC new website for details:
Afghan Christian (search results)
Table Mountain
by
Finnie Family
on
26.3.06
On Saturday we eventually had our much delayed trip up Table Mountain for our respective cell and Bible study groups. The weather was perfect, not a cloud in sight and no wind. We spent about 2 hours at the top and everybody appeared to have a great time. Only 2 or 3 folk had previously been up Table Mountain which made the occassion all the more special for everyone. The cable car was particulalry amusing for those who hadn't been before, especially once it started rotating after it had begun its ascent.
Frontier Year Project
by
Finnie Family
on
22.3.06
We have a great tradition of FYP volunteers coming through the church here and at present we have two young ladies from the UK. They're doing a variety of stuff including visiting in CNP on Monday & Friday afternoons which is a real help.
Sarah has started her own Blog about her experiences including some insights on Chris Nissen, you can see her Blog by clicking HERE.
Sarah has started her own Blog about her experiences including some insights on Chris Nissen, you can see her Blog by clicking HERE.
Birthday Weekend
by
Finnie Family
on
20.3.06
Joel had a lot of fun over the weekend celebrating his Birthday. The party on Saturday was great and all the kids had a lot of fun, even the parents seem to enjoy it and they all commented very positively on how we had structured and organised the event. Joel's friends were incredibly generous with the presents they gave him, we were quite stunned at some of the stuff and Joel was delighted with his new favourite toys.
On Sunday we celebrated his Birthday proper and opened a few presents before church, followed by lunch out and more presents on our return. The definite favourite is the Duplo dragon from Eli, Joel hates to put it down.
Enjoy the photos below:
On Sunday we celebrated his Birthday proper and opened a few presents before church, followed by lunch out and more presents on our return. The definite favourite is the Duplo dragon from Eli, Joel hates to put it down.
Enjoy the photos below:
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