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Dear friends and family

Ebyown Childrens Village is still at an early stage. Our problems are at a foundational level, which means there is plenty to do for everyone as we see the site grow in preparation for the arrival of orphans. This means that short term missions are something we want to develop and encourage and no better way to do this is to introduce you to our first visitors from overseas, Ian and Beryl Collins from the UK.Read more ...

By Pastor Dave Royle
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By Dave Royle

Dear Friends,

The latest little one at Ebyown. His name is Baden, 15 days old.

I think every one of us will remember where we were when the Tsunami struck Asia on Boxing Day 2003. I remember watching the story unfold on SKY News and the incredible death toll rising every hour for the next few days. This led to an overwhelming burden as to what we could do for the poor souls who had survived? Especially the Christian brothers and sisters who in many of the lands affected would find themselves back of the aid queue because of their faith. It was my friend Martin Lloyd who pointed out to me that a ministry in Southern India who"s people had suffered greatly in the Tsunami was in need of assistance and with that Moriel supporters across the world dug deep to lend assistance. Read more ...

Dear Friends
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We would like to introduce you to Ebyowns new child Sibusiso or Sibi for short. We picked him up today and already hes feeling at home. Sibi has CP and cannot talk. He manages to get around quite well on his zimmer frame, in fact too well, we had to coax him down from the climbing frame . Sibi is now on ARV's and we hope that with love and a home he will begin to develop. I must confess I was watching him get ready and he was tying is own shoe laces, very slowely, very patiently with hands that could barely bend. I thought my word, how long has it taken him to learn this skill that we all take for granted? I have to admit I admire the little chap, hes been in hospital 9 months, basically left there by family but thank the Lord through your support "God places the solitary in families" Psalm 68. Please continue in your support, we now need to buy Sibi new clothes etc, maybe you can help?

On his visit to South Africa, Jacob spent some time with Dave, Lyn, Salvadore, Chris, Aaron, the children of Ebyown, and Bezaleel who were visiting also. Also visiting to throw a party for the children were a group of brothers and sisters from Klerksdorp. Read more ...

Dear Beloved
Attached is a photo of Carlos. He's 4 years old and pictured here with his mum. His mum Themba is going into hospital to die of HIV/AIDS. She wanted to take him and settle him in a place where he would be loved and nurtured in Christ as she herself is a believer. As you can imagine parting company was traumatic. Please pray for this little one and if the Lord burdens your heart to help in some way then do not hesitate to contact us.

The latest family member of Ebyown

Dear Friends

A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows is God in His holy habitation. God places the solitary in families and gives the desolate a home in which to dwell. (Psalm 68:5,6a) (Amplified)

I felt led to write this small article as an encouragement to those involved in church planting or who partner Moriel in our planting program. In this fallen world we live in its easy to get side tracked and focused on the opposition we receive from the world, the flesh and the devil and we fail to step back occasionally and recognise the joy that new believers receive at their Baptism. yes Yeshua is still in the business of drawing souls to Himself through the leading of the Holy Spirit and it was with real joy and a time of celebration that 6 people from Moriel came through the waters of Baptism and it was a privilege to assist Ps Bernard Mathe in our small pool. One of the people baptised ‚  was Yvonne one of our elderly missionaries who was sprinkled as baby but at 70 now recognises the need to be obedient to our Saviour. Jesus said 'If you love me you obey my commandments', Baptism was a step of real obedience for these people. Read more ...

Please click here to read the latest Moriel Missions South Africa Newsletter for March 2011.

Last News Of The Year!! Office Shutdown The Moriel office will be closed from 5:00pm Friday the 14th December and re-open Monday the 14th January 2008. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy new year for 2008 and for those who observe Christmas a happy holiday. We would also like to thank those who have supported Moriel over the last 12 months in prayer and in their practical giving. May Yeshua bless you.Read more ...

Happy New Year!

Dear Friends
Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus our Messiah and Savior.

Dear Friends
Greetings in Jesus name.

Dear Friends
One of the scriptures that really encourages me in my faith comes from Romans 8:14 " “

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Dear Friends

Dear Friends,

Dear Friends,

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Dear Friends,
The holiday season is almost upon us and once again as the New year arrives we have opportunity to take stock and objectively see what the Lord has done in our midst.

In this edition:

Welcome in Jesus' name to this edition of Moriel Missions Southern Africa. The ministry has had another wonderful month of challenge and blessing, so much has happened and it is a privilege to share the news with you.

Romans 8:28 " And we know that God causes all things to work together or good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" NASB

Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,

Dear Friends in Christ Jesus,
First of all I would like to wish all our friends and supporters a very blessed New Year. I also pray that some of you managed to get some rest over the holiday period.

Greetings in the lovely name of Yeshua.
As a family and as a ministry we have probably come through one of our busiest and toughest times yet. This longer than usual newsletter with a new format will bring you up to speed.

Dear friends

Good day Brothers & Sisters,
Aletheia Community Church is opening a Moriel Mission Station in KZN see letter below.

In labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft. 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day have I been in the deep; 26 in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. 28 Besides those things that are without, there is that which presseth upon me daily, anxiety for all the churches (2 Cor11 ASB)

1For everything there is a season, and a time for very purpose under heaven: 2a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.

Dear Friends,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Yeshua the Messiah.

Dear Friends
Greetings in the name of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah

Dear Friends
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Dear Friends

Dear Friends
I would like to wish each and every one of our readers a happy New Year. May the Lord cause all your paths to go straight as you continue to walk daily with Him.

An African Parable Victoria isn"t the smallest of ladies, so when I saw her leap three feet into the air and six feet back I new there had to be a good reason and a powerful incentive for her to do so. And there it was, inside the cleaning cupboard under the sink, the biggest Rat in South Africa. Its been a real month for rats and mosquitoes, but this one was awesome. Read more ...

Dear Friends

Dear friends

Dear friends

Dear Friends
Greetings in Jesus name.

This month to date has had plenty too offer that need prayer, both of praise and also concern.

Dear Friends,
Thank you for your prayers during April; it"s been a difficult yet exciting month for us all with the children having a variety of illnesses and having to be away unexpectedly in Australia.

Well first let me wish you a good festive season we hope and pray that the Lord will bless you all in the coming new year, and Secondly to say thank you for your continued support it is greatly appreciated. Read more ...

Dear Friends,
We start this letter with a request please write to us and let us know how things are going in the UK. Letters from home are a great source of inspiration and brightens up our day as well as letting us know how God is blessing you too.

Dear Friends,
Greetings in the lovely name of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua the Messiah.

When Psalm 68:5-6 says that "God sets the lonely in families" the Hebrew word used for families is Beyith, it not only speaks of the obvious family group but also extended family, clan and in some cases even the temple of God. Ebyown has continued to grow with this foundational principle in mind and our extended family now spans the globe. Read more ...

Dear Friends
Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus.

There is a lot I could say about our trip to Uganda, but to get a picture of what went on there I will try and present the good, the bad and the ugly. Not that this is a criticism of Uganda or Ugandan people, it is however a picture that you will find in most East Africa or third world countries. A picture of tyrants, victims, heroic deeds, heroes and a system that seems impossible to break unless Jesus comes quickly.Read more ...

The latest missions report is now available to be read or downloaded online by clicking here.

Please click here to view the South Africa Missions Report for May/June 2013.

Please click here  for Moriel SA Missions Report for March 2014.

Dear Friends
Greetings in Jesus.

The floor is now filled and will be compacted on Monday. Then a layer of sand before the water proof is layed then the slab is poured. The building which is basically a large room will be tiles and the walls completed before plastering. Then is the inside walling, doors and ceiling. Then we can move in (Please Jesus). The build begins with prayer every day.Read more ...

Please click here to view the April 2012 South Africa Missions newsletter.

Please click here to view the South Africa Missions report for April 2013.  

Please click here to read the latest news from South Africa.

Please click here to read the latest news from South Africa.

Please click here to read the latest news from South Africa.

Please click here for Moriel SA Missions Report for December 2013.

Please click here for Moriel Missions report for August 2013.

Please click here  for Moriel SA Missions Report for January 2014.

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Please click here to view the November,   2012 South Africa Missions newsletter.

Dear Friends

Today the 5th of November, Ebyown took delivery and had installed the new Generator donated by Moriel supporters from the USA. The Generator will enable the whole site to have power during the frequent black outs experienced during thunder storms and whenever the decrepit South African electric system breaks down. We at Ebyown would like to thank those involved with the installation and provision of this valuable piece of equipment. May the Lord Bless you.

Please can I introduce you to our latest members of the Royle Family.

The latest missions report is now available to be read or downloaded online by clicking here.

The latest missions report is now available to be read or downloaded online by clicking here.

Dear Friends in Christ

Good news, today we started two new projects. The building of Aletheia community church new building done in a Traditional Africa thatch and also Ebyown have ploughed the back field to grow its own potatoes, Sweet corn, butternut squashes and salad vegetables, Please pray for these two projects that the Lord blesses them.Read more ...

Dear Sir/Madam

When Jerusalem fell to the Greco-Syrian tyrant Antiochus Epiphanes it fell twice. The first time was a gradual assimilation into the Greek culture that was first introduced by Alexander the Great and whose precepts were inherited by his military successors throughout the remnant of that once great yet brief empire. The vision that Alexander had was to see the whole world transformed by a single language and culture; this in turn was the thrust of this madman cum megalomaniac whose political and military pressure turned the rulers of Jerusalem's religious class upon themselves. The new Greek thought in the form of Hellenism was pitted against the traditions of Rabbinic Judaism and the new usurped the old with the result being the political and cultural domination of Greco-Syria.Read more ...