Pictures, top row:

1) There is no shortage of children in a rural African village.

2) A group of children dressed for school;

3) Children celebrating after receiving Christmas in July gifts.

During a 10-day mission sponsored by friends in USA, 1000 children were blessed by a "Christmas" box.

Pictures, center row:

1) A humble home in the village of Thornhill. Many residents still live in rudimentary housing.

2) An old man prepares his "heater" for a cold Cape winter night in the village.

3) A mother prepares supper while family members tidy up the outdoor cooking area.

4) Ronnie entertains two young American visitors on the home farm in Africa.

Pictures, bottom row:

1) Missionary and lion trainer, Ronnie instructs a cub!

2) Sunset over the village of Thornhill.