The Center for Compassion was the dream of Pastor Senzo Majola before he passed away in May of 2008. He was called to pastor the local Lutheran church and to be a part of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project with American partners. Pastor Majola became a father to most of the children. His passion for the orphan project grew from his own experience of being orphaned. Pastor Majola had a dream of having a creche (nursery school) and a community center next to his church. He was overjoyed to hear that the American volunteers were willing to build this facility. He wanted a place that the little ones in the community could be cared for during the day and center where the youth and young adults could attend workshops to learn new skills.
Construction for the Center of Compassion began in August of 2008 with volunteers from the United States and South Africa. Several teams are scheduled to complete the center in 2009. The center is a proper tribute to the life and passion of Pastor Majola.
During my time in South Africa I will be able to work with the teams as they finish construction and help to get the center up and running. **Pictured is a team from Love of Christ and Christ Church Lutheran as they continue the block work on the center in October 2008 **
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