3 March

THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION OF SA DIE APOSTOLIESE GELOOFSENDING VAN SA

Newsash| 3 March 2017 Dear Colleagues, Rain In the past weeks, most parts of our country were soaked in rain. These rains were welcomed as a relief from the drought that overwhelmed our country. While we may not be able to rescue sufficient harvest for the country, we are thankful that the volume of water in some of the encashment areas, such as the Vaal Dam, has increased. We are also thankful to God that we were spared devastation from the recent tropical storm, Dineo. I would like to thank all of you for your prayers. While we are grateful for the rain we are aware that other parts of the country, such as the Western Cape Province are still without adequate water. It is for this reason that I am asking that we should continue to pray for the rain.

Xenophobic Attacks The violent scenes of organized activism against foreign nationals that were seen by the international communities, are a disservice and a disgrace for a society that claims to have a huge number of people who profess to be Christians. This time the foreign nationals were accused of criminal activities such as drugs, prostitution and human trafficking. It is not true that all foreigners in the country are involved in criminal activities. Crime has no nationality.

Attacks on foreign nationals within our borders will lead to attack on South Africans outside our borders.

We call on our communities to refrain from these actions. In some instances, it was alleged that Police were informed about crimes committed in certain houses but that no action was taken. We call on our law enforcement agencies to act swiftly when allegations of criminality are reported to them. We call on our Government, especially the Department of Home Affairs, to ensure that we do not have undocumented foreign nationals in the country. We call on our church members to commit prayers for the Spirit of love, peace, kindness and self-control to prevail over the spirit of strife, enmity, fits of anger, rivalry and dissension. Let us work together for peaceful coexistence.

1. AFM Welfare Conference: Free State The AFM Executive Welfare Council is inviting you to this first of its kind, Welfare Conference for the Free State Province on 10 & 11 March at Kingdom Ministries (corner of Tempest and Arrarat Streets).

The 2-day conference is going to be inspiring and educational and the aim is to make attendees aware of the needs in their communities as well as to assist them in focussing on a plan of action for their own communities. Different stakeholders, even from government, have been secured to take part - expect to receive the exciting program soon.

Community Involvement is one of the drivers of our One AFM Game Plan. This conference will give leaders the practical tools to implement this driver within their local communities.

Follow the links below for more information: A short video clip explaining Community Development as a Game Plan driver: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGMdHDlhXzYp47nlP_NDlQ A formal invitation letter and registration form to complete: http://www.afm-ags.org/events 2. Heartlines Training & Toolkit: Gauteng HEARTLINES (http://www.heartlines.org.za/) invites all AFM Pastors in Gauteng to make use of this opportunity to receive a powerful toolkit for assemblies and small groups. The toolkit consists of an 84 page handbook and a DVD, and aims to promote understanding, trust and reconciliation through personal storytelling.

Do you have a Pastors Fraternal or Regional Pastors Meeting in the next 3 months?

HEARTLINES would love to join you at your own meetings to do the training and give the resources to you. Each Pastor who attends an hour training session will receive a free 84 page handbook and DVD. Please contact: Gerhard de Koker E-mail: gerhard@youthcorporation.co.za> Cell: 083 293 0655 Fax: 086 539 8530 For Pastors not based in Gauteng, please visit the HEARTLINES website for a number of other free resources: http://www.heartlines.org.za/ 3. 2017 NOB Regional Empowerments Today the National Office Bearers are spending time in Mpumalanga and Limpopo on their annual regional empowerment visits.

FRIDAY will be for Regional / Network Committees and Departments and will concentrate on current leadership issues, effective facilitation of the implementation of the Game Plan, as well as the focus and responsibilities of RLF’s and -Departments. The SATURDAY will be for all pastors, Governing Body members, as well as department and assembly representatives and will concentrate on the President’s focus and the practical implementation of the One AFM Game Plan.

The rest of the dates are: March 24-25 North West March 24-25 Gauteng April 21-22 Kwazulu-Natal

Rheeboksfontein Herlewingsentrum (Mayville – Pretoria) AFM Kingsway (Amanzimtoti)

For more information download the formal Invitation Letter from the link below: http://www.afm-ags.org/pastoral-communication 4. Condolences We extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and assemblies of these pastors and spouses who have passed on: Emeritus Pastor T.A. Mahlangu from Instruo Network Emeritus Pastor W.F. Pienaar Emeritus Pastor Dr J.L. Langerman from North Gauteng Region Emeritus Pastor K.T. Nxumalo from KZN South Coast Region Emeritus Pastor D Bester from West Coast Mrs de Vos, spouse of Emeriti Pastor T.J. de Vos from South Western District Region Mrs Nzutha, spouse of Pastor Z.E. Nzutha from Qalabototjha, Northern Free State Region Pastor W Joseph from Agape, Beaufort West, South Western District Region Pastor J Tarentaal from Melkhoutfontein, Stilbaai, South Western District Region Mrs M Seemahale, spouse of Past T.J. Seemahale from Bohlokong, Bethlehem, Eastern Free State Region Emeritus Pastor B.T.Simayile from Eastern Cape Region We also extend our sincere condolences to all the family, friends and colleagues of Gerhard van Greunen who passed on. A special tribute to Gerhard’s role in the AFM church can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.afm-ags.org/pastoral-communication Blessings MG Mahlobo THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL OFFICE Building no.14 | Central Office Park | 257 Jean Ave | Centurion Gauteng South Africa P.O. Box 9450 Centurion 0046 Tel: 27 12 644 0490 | Fax: 27 12 644 0732/4 | www.afm-ags.org Newsletter Editor: Past. M.G. Mahlobo (President of the AFM) mmahlobo@afm-ags.org Additional Enquiries: Chantalle Schutte (Internal Communication Specialist) chantalle@afm-ags.org The WHOLE church taking the WHOLE Gospel to the WHOLE world.