This is a video of Keenan Henkeman, a Teen from Bridgetown and part of “Social Media 4 Teens” a project of RLabs, dancing before God in Praise and Adoration. Keenan will be flying to Malaysia later this month to participate in a dancin contest. We wll be updating you on the details as the weeks go by.

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This morning the seniors at Impact Direct Ministries gathered for their usual Monday meetup. Michael who usually does the “How to use your mobile sessions” decided they have a session with a workout; a Wii workout.

In the above pic the seniors are enjoying a game of Wii bowling

The Nintendo Wii console was designed to bring a revolution of motion controlled gaming to people of all ages. The Wii console is available in two colours black and white and gas a variety of games Wii Sports™, Wii Fit™ Plus, and New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii.

When purchasing a Wii you are guaranteed a

* Wii Sports
* Wii Sports Resort
* One Wii Remote™ controller
* One Wii Motion Plus™ accessory
* One Nunchuk™ controller

* Sensor Bar
* Standard composite cable
* Power cord

Via Monique Theron-Ross (www.shesthegeek.co.za Blog) (MoniqueTheron on Twitter)

Seniors having their annual games day.

At the Impact Centre, where RLABS is currently renting space, there are a group of women that are running a very significant project for the community. They are serving the seniors of the community by providing them with a free pampering session.

When you reach a certain age you are unable to bend down and cut your toe nails etc. When the seniors come to the Impact Centre their toe nails get cut and their feet massaged. Often when you see elderly people walking down the road limping you might think it is because of old age. Many times that is the case but also it could be because they have in-grown toe nails and that it is really painful when they walk.

The seniors not only leave the centre feeling physically good, but also feel special because someone took the time to pamper them. I would like to commend all the ladies that are involved in this project. I know that they will really be blessed for the work they are doing. God

Via Brent Williams http://brentsjourney.co.za/?p=690

We met 3 weeks ago with the owner of the shop next to the dilapidated building and Bradleys uncle, who is giving his full support and backing for this initiative. The amazing thing is that his uncle is the founder of the American gang that is at present the largest gang in South Africa and responsible for most of the drug and gangster activities that is going on in the Cape Flats.

The building that we are moving into is one of the active hang out dens of this gang. This is like a movie being played out before our eyes. Only God is capable of doing something like this.

Bradley and Brent will be the two Community Developers heading this up. They were both previously involved in this gang with Bradley having run and led the operations for almost thirteen years, which drove the Community to have petitions drawn up against him to try and ban him from the community.

Their aim at the moment is to firstly use the one part of the building to create a space and environment in which they can engage with gang members operating there. The idea is to try and develop a Reconstructive Program in conjunction with these gang members similar to how we did with them. I am confident that they are going to pull this off with greater success than we did with them. They have just finished hosting the World Banks International INNOVATION FAIR using the skills and program they were part of developing.

To those who have an interest to read the story of an individual who didn’t really understand what life was really about, who neither had a positive guide to teach and show him how to make the right choices in life, if they told you what was right they would always do the opposite of what they say. Well I think nobody gets to choose the situation they are born into, but I guess, and I firmly believe that you can change your situation or your circumstance. Change is inevitable change is possible only if you decide you want change, the whole world is talking about change, and yes there has been change but are we living for the change and the difference that we can make in our Families, Homes, or community, country or nation.

My name is Bradley I am the second oldest of five kids, I am currently situated in Cape Town Athlone Bridgetown, I have been living in Bridgetown all my life, Bridgetown is one of the most popular areas in terms of gangster ism and drugs. I grew up with a single parent my father was shot and killed when I was to 2 years old, my younger brother from my father side was shot and killed, then I had a cousin who was also shot and killed in gang related activities.
Why I am saying this is because one of the most Notorious gangs the Young Americans have been birthed out of our community not only did it start in our community it was actually a group of men that I new on very close and personal level, well my Father at that time was chosen to be the leader of this so called gang who had just emerged.

My uncle, who was involved in strategic planning, as to what the gang planned to do. 3 Generations later I found myself in the same cycle, and wasn’t sure if I was going to spend my life in prison or end up dead as my father. In our society we look up to gangsters and drug dealers as our role models, we have no one to guide us neither is there any compass to direct our paths, and so we choose our destiny to die for what we stand and believe in, it has been 16 years of my life that I have been enslaved and controlled by gangsterism and drugs.

My name is Brent Williams and I am currently 32 years old. I hail from a community called Bridgetown. I grew up in the area and have been living her all my life. I don’t come out of a wealthy family or house but out of a very good home. I did not have everything but also lacked nothing so to speak. I have very good parents that always gave me their best.
I started drinking at the age of 13 years old and drank up to the age of 29 years old. (Drank for 16 years). I started using and experimenting with drugs at the age of 21 years old and used for 8 years, up to the age of 29 years old. When I started using and experimenting with drugs I got involved with gansterism and a notorious gang called the “Americans”. To support my drug habit I eventually started to sell drugs in my community and it did not matter to whom I sold (Old or young). When using the drugs (methamphetamine) it affected me mentally and I had terrible hallucinations .I always thought that the world was out to kill me. One evening I help my parent’s hostage with a long butcher’s knife threatening to kill them. That is when I know that I needed help.
My mom then brought me to the Impact Centre where I was counselled but most importantly introduced to Jesus Christ. That is where my journey began. I was counselled, mentored and disciple by Impact Direct. After that they saw it fit for me to go on various workshops and training. I eventually became part of the staff here and am one of the counsellors .I am also a Community Developer now and works and serve our community. This has been a very exiting journey thus far. Looking forward to what God is still going to do and my progress and development here at Impact Direct Ministries.

Mike Santer, a businessman from the UK, greeted the church and gave his blessings from abroad and then he asked the church to pray for Southampton and the church in the U.K. He had a video camera that he used to record us praying for the church in Southampton.

Gary Wills, an IT lecturer from the UK, will be bringing the word to our Church.
Reading from Matthew 13 vs 53-54: “When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked.”

Good morning, today we are blessed to have Dr Gary Wills and Mike Santer from the UK, as well Hou Jian and His family.

Hou Jian was a Buddhist, when arriving in Cape Town, to learn English and study more than 7 years ago. He was invited to a church service by Craig Dumont, a friend from University. Hou Jian however was reluctant, because in China it is believed when people lay hands on you, in prayer, you will die. He then decided to come to the service, and was touched by God in a Mighty way.

One evening at Impact Direct’s office while praying over Hou Jian, Pastor Roger Peterson got a word of God that Hou Jian will lead his family to Christ over the telephone. Hou Jian’s mother who had heard of his conversion to Christianity, was afraid that he would die, went to a Buddhist monk, to pray for her son, the Buddhist monk then told her that her son was at a safe place and told her about a gray haired man that is looking after her son and that he is at a safer place than he has ever been, that put her at ease.
Hou Jian then led his mother to the Lord over the telephone, along with his entire household.

They had planted many churches in China, even building a church in a poor village, with over 2000 members.

Today Impact Direct Staff attended a Business Breakfast at Granger Bay Restaurant organised by New Trends and Outlooks a business owned by two young men Kyle Jonck and Jason Martin.
The aim of this breakfast is to get business men and women using the power of social media therefore the two guest speakers was no other than Marlon Parker that spoke about “Important Jumps for the future of your business” fish where others are not fishing.

The other speaker was Dave Duarte a Digital Media and marketing educator in Cape Town and his talk was around “Marketing 2020″ He shared so many interesting facts regarding marketing and social media.

“As we go forward, I hope we’re going to continue to use technology to make really big differences in how people live and work.”
Sergey Brin

Jason Martin(19) Had been a drug Addict since my Father past away in the year 2001, for his life was hard as a young lad. His mother could not provide for him, all clothes he wore was broken, life was tough. He only family member finishing his education and establishing a business

Since he accepted Jesus His Life went from better to Better, Strength to Strength Today he’s set free of Drugs named; Tik (Methamphetamine
), Dagga (Marijuana), Tobacco and Alcohol he is now 4years free of it and fall part of a team called the Impact Team. Jason now an ICT Student at College of Cape Town.

Kyle Jonck (20) An Economics student at Unisa.
Grew up in Mitchells Plain, in a dysfunctional home.
This did not keep him behind, he never indulged in any form of drugs
He decided to take on the business world, looking forward to the future in expectation
of accomplishing goals

New trends & outlooks started with two youngsters from Bridgetown Athlone .Kyle Jonck and Jason Martin met at the Impact centre ,they decided to start a business conference ,with the aim of empowering the youth ,business leaders ,entrepreneur and people wanting to start their own business.

Well done Kyle and Jason for a great event