make her way through life on her own. Many of the Kwasa children are living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. She talked about the children who were now doing so well in primary schools, many little girls like those supported by Chapel of the Cross. She visited and saw their progress and happy tears flowing; all involved realized that the children’s success would not have been possible without Kwasa. Another student, now in high school, had been appointed Deputy Head Girl. She was not only “holding her own” academically but had been recognized for her leadership qualities. Sharron emphasized that this is the aim of Kwasa—to help unlock the God-given potential in children who otherwise would not have a chance in life. Finally, she told us about her latest venture related to Kwasa. Sharron bought a house in Springs, near St. Peter/St. Paul Episcopal church, which she called Kwasa House. It was to be a house with a “home mother” for six to eight children. Promise, one of the students who had visited our church the previous March, would be one of the children to live at Kwasa House. Sharron thanked us for our generosity and acknowledged that our link with Kwasa is very precious. She sent greetings to all. (See article, attached as Appendix I.)
g. Chapel of the Cross Parishioners Visit Kwasa The Rev. Sharron Dinnie and her staff always welcome with open arms any members of the Global Missions Committee, or other parishioners, who are traveling to the Johannesburg area and wish to visit Kwasa. During the summer of 2011, Linda Haac and Julia Burns, members of the Global Missions Committee, traveled to Kwasa and spent a week with our parish partners. After South
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