First stop on our southern Africa trip was to see Donna McDonald, a missionary sent out by our Arizona home church, Grace North. Donna ministers in the seaside village of Paternoster just north of Cape Town. The poor fisherfolk of this fishing village have been displaced by the tourism industry, which has transformed this lovely beach by building quaint guest houses and cafes on its shores. On the link above, you'll be able to see some of the development along with the houses and boats of the remaining local families, who still make their living by fishing.Donna serves with Ian and Carmel Chalklin, who have devoted their lives to ministering to the poor. Here you see Carmel cooking pots of cabbage, carrots and meat to serve to local school children and elderly shut-ins. Ian and Carmel also manage a warehouse of donated clothing and household items, host a home group, and are planning to start a church soon in their warehouse. You should see Donna labor tirelessly with Ian and Carmel. The Lord will return blessings manifold on these workers in His field.
