Let's walk hand in hand

I, Julia Oconnell, came to QwaQwa four months ago and was brought to tears because of the all the orphan children wondering with no place to call home. They were all around me. I spend a good amount of time smiling inside at the love and strength of these children. They continue to teach and minister to me daily. Only Jesus could cause a well seasoned missionary like myself to be humbled.

This being said, it is my dream to build an orphanage for these such children of Qwa Qwa. The work is God's and we go where we are led. From a human perspective, this seems impossible, but Jesus always gives us what we need for His children. I have no needs as I am not interested in anything else except Jesus and his work. I don't expect these little angels to have the best materially, but they will always get the best spiritually and emotionally. They only want love and the best love is the LOVE of Christ. Through our actions, love and support, they can touch and feel the love of Christ which will give them everlasting HOPE no matter what. At the moment, I am housing 8 children until their home situations improve. Some are going to be orphans soon because of HIV and a few have abusive drunk parents. I am in contact with welfare who feels the problem is so huge and the area so poor that I must do what I can until I am a licensed foster home (to which I am in the process of doing).

We are confident that Jesus has us and his precious Qwa Qwa children in the palm of His hands. So, I will continue to do what I am called to do along with much prayer, prayer, and more prayer.

If u feel the Holy Spirit talking to your heart to be involved with the Mustarrd Seed minsitry, your prayers, support and sharing about this orphan care ministry will be a great blessing. Join us in whatever way you feel called. Jesus will let you know how he wants you to help and serve the Least of These children in Qwa Qwa South Africa. And, with your help, Jesus will shine in the hearts and minds of these beautiful children that struggle to find their purpose in life everyday. Let's walk hand in hand to help the Qwa Qwa orphans.


Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Psalm 82:3