When the drastic effect of the HIV\/Aids epidemic took the nation in its vice-grip 25 years ago, a Welkom housewife was burdened to do something to help, especially the children who were born with this terrible virus.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Joan Adams felt insufficient for the overwhelming task of making a true difference that would turn this tide, and asked herself the question: “What can I do?”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“What can I do?”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Adams resolved that while she may not be able to save all, she could make a difference to several lives.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just four or five children, she said to herself. And so, the Morning Star Children’s Centre (MSCC) was established.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now 25 years later, the MSCC has had a phenomenal impact in the lives of hundreds of children, and their respective families. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For 25 years, the centre has provided daily care for children infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This form of care has included home visits, the donation of food parcels, provision of medical care, remedial education, youth peer support, youth Bible studies, youth care support, and trade training among other services. Central to everything, The MSCC does its best to practice the gospel of Jesus Christ.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday, 28 March, the MSCC celebrated 25 years of God’s faithfulness by hosting a special thanksgiving event at the Bundu Lodge. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was held in honour of local people and businesses that have played and continue to play an active role in supporting the work done at Morning Star. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
While over 95% of the financial funding comes from the United Kingdom (UK), many locals have contributed to its success over the years, and this was an opportunity to acknowledge their roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event included a three-course menu, musical entertainment by the Bolaji Quartet, a special gift presentation to both Joan and her husband, Ron Adams, with the centre piece being a brilliant video presentation documenting the work done at Morning Star.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A good evening was had by all who attended the event. Morning Star and the members of the board of directors would like to, once again, thank all who attended the event,” says Joshua Bolaji, board chairman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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