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The Pines Christian Care Center
Bringing Christian Solutions
to the Global AIDS Pandemic.
"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy."
Psalm 82:3
Christmas in July Fundraiser!
This Christmas in July, we invite you to join us in sharing the love of Christ with the children in our home. As followers of Jesus, we are called to care for children, show compassion, and remind them that they are deeply loved—not only by us, but by God.
Our goal is to raise funds to provide meaningful Christmas gifts for each child this holiday season. For many of these children, Christmas has looked different than what many experience. Through your generosity, we hope to create a Christmas filled with joy, comfort, hope, and reminders that they are seen, cherished, and never forgotten.
Every gift is more than just a present—it is a tangible expression of God’s love and kindness. Whether it’s a toy they’ve been hoping for, clothes they need, or something that makes them feel special, your support helps us create a Christmas morning filled with smiles and lasting memories.
Please prayerfully consider giving and partnering with us as we bless these precious children this Christmas season. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus and help make Christmas a time of joy and hope.
Thank you for helping us share Christ’s love—one child, one gift, one Christmas at a time.
By raising children in a Christ-centered environment, The Pines hopes to train them to be morally pure, which in turn will help them live through the AIDS pandemic and make a lasting impact in Africa. So many already have been lost to the AIDS pandemic and The Pines is stepping in to help keep these children from becoming a second lost generation.
ABOUT
The Pines Christian Care Center
OUR MISSION
at The Pines
While The Pines aims to provide a safe, loving home for children, our main goal is to raise the children with opportunities to understand and accept the love of God. The children attend a local church weekly, participate in a Wednesday night service at Welkom Baptist Church, the teenagers attend youth group, volunteers sometimes lead on-site Bible studies, and some older children attend other Bible studies by choice. We also house young adults that have grown up at the Pines in flats called "Transition Flats". This provides them with a safe place to stay while they are transitioning to the next stage of life once they finish school. We are also able to continue ministering to them during this time of their lives. Some children, teens, and young adults at The Pines have accepted Christ as their Savior, and have made their faith in Christ public by being baptized. Continue to pray for these children and young adults to know God and to grow in their walk with Him. Above all, The Pines wants God to be glorified in the work that is done.
KEEPING
The Pines doesn’t aim to “Americanize” the children. We aim to provide an environment that is as similar to a typical family unit as possible. Each flat (or apartment) on the property holds a self-sufficient family with a South African Couple or housemother that provides care to each of the children. The caregivers converse with the children in their first language called Sesotho, and they cook traditional foods which helps the children maintain their culture. They also teach important life skills, and may be first in line to answer children’s spiritual questions. There are currently seven Mama's that serve at The Pines, and as of early 2024, we also have a South African married couple that serve as houseparents as well!
the culture
GET TO KNOW
the team
While Ambassadors International Ministries, Inc. runs The Pines, it would not be what it is without its faithful staff members. Click the button below to learn more about our amazing team!
LOCATED in Welkom, South Africa
Since 2005, due to a generous donation by Harmony Gold, a local gold-mining company in Welkom, The PInes has a spacious venue on which to care for the children that God brings our way. The 15-acre property includes several large buildings now being used for housing, work areas, and storage.
Want to connect with us?
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 627
Longmont, CO 80502