The Taung Church of the Nazarene in South Africa was heavily damaged last month when a strong storm blew the roof off the church building and parsonage.  

No one was injured during the storm. Church leaders were thankful the storm did not happen during the day when there could have been injuries as the metal sheets were scattered by the wind across the neighboring yards and properties.  

Constance Mohlongo, the church's pastor for the past two years, tried to salvage what she could from the church building and the parsonage.  

The Taung church was originally started by Nazarene missionary Daryll Staton in 1985 when he began evangelizing that area. When the need for a church building arose, the members bought river sand and Staton purchased the cement. These materials were used to make the bricks that built the church. 

The church still worships in the building and is praying that God will provide means for a roof quickly, as it is rainy season and they do not want the church to sustain more damage.  

Kenneth Moeyen, superintendent of North Central District in South Africa, has been working with Masahangu Maluleka, Africa South field strategy coordinator, to respond to this need. To learn more and get involved, contact the Africa South Field office.

--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region