18 July 2011 was Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday. In 2009, his birthday was declared Mandela International Day and is a commemoration of 67 years spent by Nelson Mandela in the effort to create a more stable, peaceful and loving South Africa for all to live in. This day was established not as a public holiday, but as a day to honor his legacy and his values through volunteering and community service. Individuals are encouraged on this day to volunteer 67
minutes of service...one minute for each year of service by Nelson Mandela. This past Monday, Monte Christo Miqlat staff and the staffs of Pioneer Foods, Agripack, Basson & Blackburn, Drakenstein Municipality, and Frost & Sullivan joined hands to serve in several of our ministries. Their time was spent loving on and providing donations to the children at Bowy House, food preparation at our Drakenstein Food Center, and cleaning at these two facilities as well as Tiffany's Community Care Center.
In addition, Marvin White, our chef at the Food Center, was also invited to have a 67 min food session at the Drakenstein Prison with top chefs Jenny Morris, Reuben Riffel and Marco Radebe. This combined group of food masters cooked for three groups of 67 people. We were blessed to be working alongside all of these amazing people in Paarl. We look forward to serving with them soon again. You can view additional pictures of people serving on our Facebook page. Just look for us under MCM Miqlat.
18 July 2011 was Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday. In 2009, his birthday was declared Mandela International Day and is a commemoration of 67 years spent by Nelson Mandela in the effort to create a more stable, peaceful and loving South Africa for all to live in. This day was established not as a public holiday, but as a day to honor his legacy and his values through volunteering and community service. Individuals are encouraged on this day to volunteer 67 
minutes of service...one minute for each year of service by Nelson Mandela. This past Monday, Monte Christo Miqlat staff and the staffs of Pioneer Foods, Agripack, Basson & Blackburn, Drakenstein Municipality, and Frost & Sullivan joined hands to serve in several of our ministries. Their time was spent loving on and providing donations to the children at Bowy House, food preparation at our Drakenstein Food Center, and cleaning at these two facilities as well as Tiffany's Community Care Center.
In addition, Marvin White, our chef at the Food Center, was also invited to have a 67 min food session at the Drakenstein Prison with top chefs Jenny Morris, Reuben Riffel and Marco Radebe. This combined group of food masters cooked for three groups of 67 people. We were blessed to be working alongside all of these amazing people in Paarl. We look forward to serving with them soon again. You can view additional pictures of people serving on our Facebook page. Just look for us under MCM Miqlat.
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