Msiza Family

Jack and Maria are some of the newest houseparents at Bethesda. They joined the ministry in 2009 with their son Alfred and daughter Thando. They immediately had seven additional children in their home. Primabeth James joined the family in July 2009 and made the family complete with eleven members! Jack works with the maintenance team at Bethesda and a committed father. Maria keeps busy with her family at home. The Msiza family is active in their local church. Moeletsi (boy), Alfred (boy), Rudolph (boy), Siyabonga (boy), Albert (boy), Gontse (girl), Pienkie (girl), and Thando (girl), and Primabeth (boy) have each grown in wisdom and become a united family under their parent’s leadership.

Quick Facts

Msiza’s Anniversary: December 24
Birthdates: Jack - Dec 16, Maria – March 28, Moeletsi – Feb 2, 1997; Alfred – Jan 6, 1999; Rudolph – Aug 14, 2000; Siyabonga – Aug 22, 2002; Albert – Nov 17, 2002; Gontse – Nov 24, 2003; Pienkie – Aug 20, 2004; Noluthando – Feb 14, 2006, James – July 6, 2009

Moeletsi (age 13)

Moelesti is a very confident 6th grader. He enjoys helping out his teacher at school, playing soccer, and taking care of younger children. Moeletsi has shone EXTREME growth in his effort at school and desire to learn and to right this year. Pray for Moeletsi to be an example to all those around him. Pray also that he would make the same good choices at home as he does at school and that he would the develop integrity to withstand temptations to do wront. Pray that his acknowledgment of Christ as Saviour would produce fruit in his life.

Alfred (age 11)

Alfred is 11 years old and in grade 5. He has made a quick adjustment to being one of only two siblings to being one of eight. He especially likes having 2 brothers so close to him in age. Pray that Alfred would accept Christ as his Saviour soon as God’s Word is relatively new to him. Pray also that he would begin to put forth his best efforts at school and gain some responsibility with his work.

Rudolph (age 9)

Rudolph is 9 years old and in 3rd grade. He enjoys working outside with anyone that will allow him to help. His favourite person is one of our frequent guests at Bethesda, Grandpa Teed. He also likes to work with Auntie Michele when he has the chance.Pray for Rudolph to learn a lesson about working as unto the Lord no matter what the situation. He especially needs to develop perseverance when it comes to school work that is difficult for him. Pray that he would learn what it means to be respectful to ALL authority in his life including his parents and teachers.

Siyabonga (age 6)

Siyabonga is a rather rambunctious and sly first grader. He enjoys school, but is quite crafty with his mischievousness. He has a smile that can melt the hearts of many. Pray that Siyabonga will soon come to accept Christ as his Saviour. Pray that Siyabonga will grow to love and trust his new parents and that he will continue to work hard at school.

Albert (age 6)

Albert is 6 years old and WOW does he have energy…One day during a teacher’s prayer meeting in the morning, one of the teachers though that the other students were making fun of Albert by calling him “Makinana” which apparently meant something along the lines of “monkey”. We all had a good laugh when the teacher realised that Makinana is Albert’s surname and then thought about how comparable the two really are. Albert is ALWAYS on the go and wondering what is next. Albert and his parents are is enjoying his first year of school very much as it manages to keep him busy for at least part of the day.Pray that Albert that he would accept Christ as his Saviour soon. Pray that he would continue to learn what is appropriate behaviour and what is not acceptable. Pray that Albert would continue to learn well at school and mature as the year progresses.

Gontse (age 5 )

Gontse is extremely excited to be in her first year of school. She is enjoying grade R VERY much. Gontse is natural leader and entertainer. She likes to tell stories and make other people laugh. Pray that Gontse would grow to love and trust her new parents. Pray that she would come to know Christ as her Saviour. Pray also that she would continue to persevere through school even though it seems to be quite difficult for her right now.

Peinkie (age 4 )

Thando (age 3)