Our outreach takes many forms, and is funded through different avenues. Ten percent of all our income is tithed and this goes to various organizations such as Kenosis, the PMB Homeless Network, Hilton Neighbours, Dlalanathi NGO and Kairos. Persons also contribute directly to these projects with funds, time and prayer to ensure they continue to minister effectively.

Beyond these projects we seek to engage creatively with issues in our local community.

We also offer care to the elderly, hospital visits, and pastoral care to those seeking care.

Dlalanathi is a nonprofit organisation based in Pietermaritzburg. Within the South African context we work to provide psychosocial support for children through play by training and supporting caregivers. Nelson Mandela once said, “Children are the most vulnerable citizens in any society and the greatest of our treasures.” We agree, affirming with our work the value, both of children and their caregivers, while empowering them to be pillars of support in their homes, families, and communities.

http://dlalanathi.org.za/

WHAT DOES THE WORD KAIROS MEAN?

There are two Greek words for time. One of them, with which we are all familiar, is ‘kronos’ meaning linear time hours, day’s weeks etc. The other is ‘kairos’, used in the sense of time set by God for a particular occurrence.

‘KAIROS’ was found to be a word of very special significance in the environment of the correctional institution where the word ‘time’ carries so many special connotations.

KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition to becoming a productive citizen.

The Kenosis Community exists to provide safety, stability, love, hope and opportunity to vulnerable and disadvantaged children through our Cluster Foster homes and our Early Childhood Development Centre.

We are a Christian faith-based community and we express our faith by serving the homeless, abandoned and disadvantaged children from our neighbouring communities.

In the very simplest of terms, the PMB Homeless Network are a team of people following a call to help those living on, making a living on or vulnerable to the streets. We do feed meals and share fellowship with those who have no homes, but more importantly, spend time with them getting to know their back stories and the circumstances which landed them where they are. We also work with children in care who are vulnerable to becoming street sleepers, with the hope of helping them avoid this outcome.

Hilton Methodist Church works closely with Hilton Neighbours, a Food Security Partnership in Hilton that helps provide food and clothing for those who need it most in Hilton and surrounding areas. We are currently providing essential support and resources to Mashayinsimbi village ever month. This project is largely coordinated by our very own Allen Goddard. Please contact him if you would like further information on how to get involved.