In order to uplift the lives of community members, one Edenvale resident has decided to host a prayer day
The Hope for Edenvale prayer event, which will be held on November 12, aims to make a positive difference in the community.
“There are so many unnamed people and families who have forever been scarred by tragic deaths and traumatic circumstances due to spiralling crime,” said Ms Nada Nieuwoudt.
Recently, Ms Nieuwoudt was shocked and deeply moved by the death of an Edenvale mother who was shot in the Avenues on August 31.
“I believe that as a community we have the power to effect and cause much-needed change in Edenvale,” said Ms Nieuwoudt.
She said the community needs to stand together and say no to crime.
“We cannot allow this to keep going on. We need something to change and it needs to be good,” said Ms Nieuwoudt.
The prayer event, which is free of charge, is taking place at Horwood’s Farm will be led by speakers and community leaders.
At the event there will also be a live band.
Ms Nieuwoudt said the event will be held from 12-noon to 2pm.
Community members must bring bring picnic baskets, blankets and sun-umbrellas.
“Everybody is welcome to join in,” said Ms Nieuwoudt.
For more in formation, refer to the Hope for Edenvale (hope4edenvale) Facebook page for updates and information, or contact Ms Nieuwoudt on 074 454 3885.
