The Jansen family live in the Parkdene township in George. 4 years ago when the government were creating RDP (Reconstruction Development Programme), Koos the father of the family had a job and did not qualify for a home. SHortly afterwards he lost his job. The family are delighted to have recieved a new home through the Living Hope Homes project.

Koos

Koos was born in 1966. He got married to Lena in 1980 and they have 3 children. Koos works as a labourer in the forest in George. He recently was led to the Lord by his wie and became a Christian. In his spare time Koos enjoys watching television. Koos' birthday is on the 20th September.

Lena

Lena was born in 1967. She used to work in services in George when she met Koos one day. It was "love at first sight" and they married just 6 months later.

She became a Christian in 2006 and attends Parkdene Baptist Church where she sings in the choir. Lena's birthday is the 15th December.

Benjamin

Benjamin is the eldest child. He is 21 years old and works as a contract worker in the building trade. Benjamin is a regular attender at Parkdene Baptist Church and enjoys watching and playing rugby.
His birthday is on the 6th August.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline is 15 years old and is in Grade 7 at Conville School in Parkdene.
She enjoys playing netball at school. Jacqueline loves the Lord and enjoys going along to the youth at her church. She sings in the choir there. Her birthday is on the 27th December.

Ricardo

Ricardo is the baby of the family. He is 4 years old.
He loves spending time watching his parents working. Ricardos birthday is on the 17th September.