What We Do | Raphah Ministries

is involved in many projects, initiatives, ministries as well as having plans for the future with new ideas and goals. See the list below (in alphabetical order) for a short journey through our Ministry…

Blanket Outreaches

Distribution of blankets in the (mostly) winter months to the poor / homeless / less fortunate / destitute. Blankets are also distributed to facilities in the poor areas that take care of children, the elderly, the disabled etc and/or who does not get any/enough funding from the government.

Although a trailer is available for free by a local sponsor,
there is need for:

fuel
vehicle maintenance
refreshments for crew during
outreaches tollgate fees (if applicable)
vehicle +- 8 seater or more (currently vehicle small and old) to pull trailer and to transport crew/volunteers
tyres
blankets (new born to adults)

Bread Outreaches

A total of 509 000 loaves of fresh bread, confectionery items and buns were received from local bakeries since 2011 for distribution amongst the poor / homeless / less fortunate / feeding schemes etc.

Although bread was/is sponsored by local bakeries and a trailer is available for free for outreach purposes by a local sponsor, there is still a need for:

fuel
vehicle maintenance
refreshments for crew during outreaches
tollgate fees (if applicable) vehicle +- 8 seater or more (currently vehicle small and old) to pull trailer and to transport crew/volunteers tyres bread/buns/confectionery items

Charity Queen

Charity Queen (Charity Shop / Boutique)

Shop was launched during May 2022.
A "charity shop" with a difference.
Upmarket boutique like look/atmosphere and items.
A shop 4 charity - fund-raiser to support/fund initiatives for the upliftment and empowerment of woman in our community.
Public to donate new/pre-loved items to be sold as a fund-raiser.
Shop to form part of Raphah Ministries’ Community centre.
Stock will consist of new/gently used items of a high/good quality.
For more information, news and regular publications of new stock, visit the shop's Facebook page under the same name.

Stock will include:

clothing (male/female/children)
shoes (male/female/children)
handbags/purses
arts/crafts
paintings
furniture
books
gifts
toys
baby items etc.
Ornaments
Plants
Crockery
Collectables
Hats
Jewellery (female/kids)

Clothing outreaches

Distribution of clothing amongst the poor / needy / homeless / less fortunate in all communities.
Networking and sharing stock with local churches, welfare agencies, missionaries, schools, government agencies in the serviced areas only.

Although a trailer is available free of charge by a local sponsor for outreaches, there is still a need for:

fuel
vehicle maintenance
refreshments for crew during outreaches
tollgate fees (if applicable)
vehicle +- 8 seater or more (currently vehicle small and old) to pull trailer and to transport crew/volunteers
tyres
expenses for packaging (bags/boxes) to transport clothing in
printing of labels on packages
clothing, linen, curtains, shoes, etc to distribute.

Community Center

The Ministry plans to develop and set aside a portion of the property for a community centre and/or community centre related services in the very near future. We trust God to be able to launch this project during the course of 2020.

The centre will provide a foundation for the following:

Various activities for the whole family
Arts/crafts – making & selling
Recreational activities
Cultural activities
Social activities/events/functions
Educational programmes/activities/events/functions
Spiritual/Christian functions/programmes etc.
Tea garden
Entertainment for the children, various play areas for children under 12 etc.
Farm animals on display or to view.

Community outreaches

Raphah Ministries has various outreach programmes/ initiatives and training/services, such as:

Food
Blankets
Bread
Soup Kitchen
Clothing
Training (Pastors)
Training (Food production/farming)

Since 2008 more than 500 000 people have been reached through our various services, outreaches and projects.

Any contribution to assist us to reach out to those less fortunate, will be a blessing and a great help. You can help financially or with items/ingredients/material on the list above.

Although a trailer is available for free for outreaches by a local sponsor, there is still a need for:

- fuel
- vehicle maintenance
- refreshments for crew during outreaches
- tollgate fees (if applicable) vehicle +- 8 seater or more (currently vehicle small and old) to pull trailer and to transport crew/volunteers
- tyres

Food Outreaches

Distribution of food / food parcels / food items to the poor / homeless / less fortunate.

Although food is sponsored most of the times and a trailer is available for free for outreach programmes by a local sponsor, there is still a need for:

fuel
vehicle maintenance
refreshments for crew during outreaches
tollgate fees (if applicable)
vehicle +- 8 seater or more (currently vehicle small and old) to pull trailer and to transport crew/volunteers
tyres
food and food items
packaging
running costs/admin and other expenses

Basic items needed:

Veggies (Fresh, frozen, canned)
Meat (fresh/canned/processed etc)
Fruits (fresh/canned/processed)
Bread & buns
Bread spreads (butter, etc.)
Flavourants (salt, pepper, spices etc.)
Pasta, macaroni
Soya
Rice, mealie meal, eggs (receive donation on a regular basis from sponsor organisations/companies)
Oats, other porridges or cereal
Sugar
Tea (no coffee needed)
Cooldrinks/juices
Yogurts, fresh cream, milk etc.

Other housekeeping items needed:

Detergents
Cleaning items (brooms, dusters, etc)
Toilet/bath cleaning items
Laundry detergents/items

Venue/Church/Facility Rentals

The church hall (main fellowship hall), other venues/rooms as well as certain areas of the facility is available to rent for church/biblical events, church conferences & camps, cell group meetings, conferences in general etc.

Some smaller rooms/venues available to rent for courses, training, meetings, gatherings in general for smaller groups.

NO alcohol, drugs allowed
Fees available on request
Booking deposit required
No walk-in books allowed
Available 7 days a week

Protective Haven

Care facility for low/no incomers & homeless who are SERIOUS to change their lives for the better. This ministry has a case management approach to service delivery in this division as well as service integration as an important component.

Various programs to empower, grow & uplift. Concept similar to that of rehab centres.

Age : 18 – 60
Gender : Male / Female

Accompanied children only (This ministry is not registered as a youth facility and can only take in children if they are in the care of their parent/s)
People suffering from serious mental/health issues or with serious disabilities cannot be assisted and will be referred to other more appropriate care facilities to assist as this Ministry is not equipped to address these cases.
- 3x well-balanced meals provided. NO self-catering!
- Shared accommodation only.
- Zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, begging, prostitution etc.
- Strict intake process and rules
- Limited space
- Daily working schedule & prayer/church/teachings
- NO pets

Healing Ministry

This Ministry’s main focus is as a Healing Ministry. The word “Raphah” means 1) Healing/restoration, 2) Giant, 3) Be still for I am God, 4) Green (new, growth etc).

Healing = spirit / body / soul

Spiritual/biblical healing
Pastoral counselling
Deliverance
Prayer
Restoration

Raphah Ministries also network with other support resources / professionals / medical experts and do referrals where applicable to assist our clients in partnership to address challenges as a complete system.

Homeland/local Missionary Fund

The greatest ministry under Raphah’s umbrella is the work as missionaries.

Serving as missionaries in a local community is called domestic missionaries and within the boarders of your homeland is called local/homeland missionaries. Reaching and restoring the unsaved, unloved and uncared for.

This fund will enable this ministry to have volunteers/missionaries working with us in the field to cover expenses related to their services, accommodation, travelling, medical care etc., whether as domestic or homeland missionaries.

If you wish to support this fund/initiative, please visit our “Give/donate” section.

Homeless Services

A variety of community based and in-house services falls under this Division:

Protective Haven (not shelter or overnight shelter services)
Support / assist / refer – grants
Support / assist / refer – school fee exemption
Social / welfare related services
Referrals to other resources/professionals
Outreach initiatives / projects / services
Poverty alleviation support/services
Needs analysis
Mental health & health related/referral services
Training / courses
Volunteer opportunities

Needs:

Any support welcome
High running costs
No government grants to provide this service
Solely dependent on community to keep doors open
Need support to employ staff (admin, social worker, cleaners, driver, gardeners, housemother, cooks, supervisors, etc.)

Journey of Faith Cottage / Retreat

Self-catering cottage soon available as retreat to address single people or couple healing/restoration issues.

weekend packages/programmes
single week day packages / programmes
NO children (Pref)
NO animals
NO alcohol, drugs, etc
Fees according to needs, programmes etc.

Also available to church leaders/individuals who need a few hours “God-time” to pray, fast, training etc. Hourly fees.

Support / help needed
This cottage need TLC and some construction work before the project can be launched fully. Any help and sponsorships to do some minor construction/building work will kick off this initiative.

Men’s Conferences

This Ministry wish to host camps/seminars/conferences for men in the near future as well as to make the facility available to other Christian organisations/ churches/groups who wish to host such events.

Sponsorships needed to cover costs for such events to make it possible that every man will have the opportunity to attend. A small fee will be charged for each man as a booking fee, but the majority to be covered with sponsorships (if and where possible) for food, expenses, gifts, entertainment/activity items etc.

Any one interested to join as sponsor, donor or volunteer can contact our offices or who wish to be part of the planning committee.

Interested parties to use the facility to host such events can also contact our office for more detail and to book/secure a date.

Upgrade of facilities / grounds

The buildings & property need constant maintenance and upgrades.

Building material, maintenance items, plumbing, carpentry and many other services and skilled help is needed. Volunteers and service providers/contractors needed as well as relevant materials to upgrade the facilities for the benefit of both the ministry as the community at large.

It is the heart of the founders to convert this property into an oasis for the community to enjoy and to relax. A place where visitors can come and enjoy the atmosphere.

Expansion of the property is on the table to create a place where the whole family can come and enjoy various activities/sport/entertainment.

Sponsors & volunteers urgently needed!

Resource Networking
Network with local resources, professionals, churches, state, social/welfare/charity services in Newcastle, as well as other regions in RSA.

Self-sustainability Division
The Ministry endeavours to sustain itself with its own veggie garden, fruit trees, chickens, egg production – for sale and feeding the poor and in-house meals.

Any support/contribution welcome!

Extra fruits are processed into jams or bottled for sale and in-house use.
Need for:

automated water systems – gardens
bore hole
chicks/chickens
compost & potting soil
feeding/water systems - poultry
garden tools
grass bales
hose pipes / drip system
mesh
poles
poultry food
seeds/seedlings
shade netting
soil
solar panels

Social Work / Human Services
Social worker related services provided
Human services
Humanity
Case worker
Custodianship services

Soup Kitchen
Distribute soup & bread to homeless, poor, less fortunate people during the winter months on a regular basis.

volunteers needed/welcome
donation of bread, soup, ingredients welcome/needed
sponsorship for fuel, vehicle and maintenance and other expenses welcome.

Sponsor a meal (Project # Meals)
To feed 1x person in our (Protective) Haven, for 1x day costs approximately R100-00 pd. This is minimum basic expenditure for the food & food items for 3x well-balanced meals (as well as the electricity, water, detergents etc that goes with this task)

If you wish to support this project, please quote “Project @ meals” as reference.

Tax Rebate / Refund
Raphah is registered as PBO (Public Benefit Organisation)/Section 18 at SARS. Donations to this Ministry can be claimed back as a tax rebate. Consult your bookkeeper to assist you in this regard.

Missionaries – Global Outreach
Your partnership in this ministry as a whole is not only a gift to this ministry, but 10% of what is given to this Ministry is gifted again to other churches / ministries that have missionaries around the world. You are making global outreach possible. You are helping to meet the needs of those who live as full-time missionaries in other countries.

Do you wish to contribute your tithes/donation to this project? Visit our “give/support” section.

Toiletries Outreach
Toiletries needed for outreach and in-house for Haven residents.

Basic Needs:

tooth paste
tooth brushes
face cloth / scrunchie
body soap
razer
comb
deodorant (male & female)
shampoo / conditioner
sanitary pads (females)
ear buds
nail clipper

Vegetables Gardens
Teaching community members / leaders / churches various ways to produce vegetables – traditional ways, in containers, in bottles etc.

Teaching them to produce and feed themselves, rather than expecting someone else to feed them. Teaching responsibility, self sufficiency, self-sustainability, empowering, uplifment etc.

Sponsorships needed for travelling/admin/maintenance/running costs, seeds, seedlings, equipment etc.

Welfare & Charitable Services
Various services available on request / consultation.

Women’s Conferences
This Ministry wish to host camps/seminars/conferences for women in the near future as well as to make the facility available to other Christian organisations/ churches/groups who wish to host such events.

Sponsorships needed to cover costs for such events to make it possible that every woman will have the opportunity to attend. A small fee will be charged for each woman as a booking fee, but the majority to be covered with sponsorships (if and where possible) for food, expenses, gifts, entertainment/activity items etc.

Any one interested to join as sponsor, donor or volunteer can contact our offices or who wish to be part of the planning committee.

Interested parties to use the facility to host such events can also contact our office for more detail and to book/secure a date.

Youth Camps
This Ministry wish to host camps/seminars/conferences for the youth in the near future as well as to make the facility available to other Christian organisations/ churches/groups who wish to host such events.

Sponsorships needed to cover costs for such events to make it possible that everyone will have the opportunity to attend. A small fee will be charged for each young person as a booking fee, but the majority to be covered with sponsorships (if and where possible) for food, expenses, gifts, entertainment/activity items etc.

Any one interested to join as sponsor, donor or volunteer can contact our offices or who wish to be part of the planning committee.

Interested parties to use the facility to host such events can also contact our office for more detail and to book/secure a date.

Donate/ Give / Support
This Ministry are registered at SARS as PBO and Section 18. You can claim back your donation as a tax rebate.

Raphah does not get any funding from businesses, churches or government and are solely dependent on the community to function as domestic/local missionaries. Support needed for wages, running costs, outreaches, maintenance etc.

Visit our DONATE section to pledge your support
Visit our GET INVOLVED section for more support needs/activities