The Eight O’Clock
News August 2014
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lagoon was tamed. Thoughts of my friend again and Dylan Thomas’ words in Under Milkwood: ‘we are not wholly bad Changing times or times of or good, who live our lives under change—neither is easy, Milk Wood’. Her questions to me especially if adverse. Recent of why bad things happen to good events have irrevocably changed people—so hard to answer. our world and jolted the earth on However, what may be lost in the its axis. Thoughts of changed air reality of our every-day existence, travel and the conflict in the Holy may be found in that God saves us Land were uppermost in my mind to change us. As I tried to explain as I journeyed by road to Plett. to her that the sands may shift, the These thoughts mingled, too, with earth may tilt and the oceans roar the recent counselling of a friend but amidst this turmoil, God is rock who has undergone unexpected -steady. change in her personal ‘Change or die’ may not just apply circumstances. to the corporate world but also to The steady rhythm of the motor us personally. Relinquish control car on the long road trip induces and submit to the Eternal, uncontemplative thoughts as the changing God who knows about all lamb fields pass by and the things even before they happen. descent from mountain to valley displays a vista of fields of Cease the striving and the questioning and find peace in His green hues, damask-like and silky. Suddenly this landscape embrace: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming changes into surprising bursts of sun-filled canola fields and one down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not is overwhelmed by how nature changes too and although these change like shifting shadows (James 1:17). changes happen every year, they still appear fresh and new. And…despite what may happen; As for God, His way is perfect; In the business world and in life in general, we are beset by the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take phrases such as ‘changed management’, ‘re-engineering’ and refuge in Him (2 Samuel 22:31). ‘embracing change’. Even Bill Clinton said, The price of doing - Cheryl Anderson the same old thing is far higher than the price of change. Business author Alan Deutshman popularized the slogan, HAPPY ‘change or die’. SPECIAL Some things change and we feel in control and other changes, like those recently experienced by my friend, topple us into a BIRTHDAY sea of uncertainty. Frustration and fear grip us and we seek To anchor in the storm but what if we do not know God; or know Roal van Zyl Smit (1/8) Him and forget Him? Arriving at my beautiful hotel on the Lookout beach, the ‘You will keep him in perfect Milkwood Manor, I couldn’t help thinking again of how powerfully peace, whose mind is stayed on nature changed this spot seven years ago when the sea came in and wiped out the whole carpark of the beach and surrounded You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, the hotel. The beach was lost to hotel as sea met lagoon. On For in Yahweh, the LORD, is everlasting strength.’ my arrival this time, having last been there two years ago, I was Isaiah 26:3-4 amazed to find that the beach was back and once again the
Changing Times
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Anglicans Ablaze Conference Alison Bourne’s enthusiastic report back on Anglicans Ablaze two years ago is what fired me up; and now, having attended the 2nd conference (2-5 July), the fire is still burning and I am able to give you a warm and glowing report. The venue, New Life Centre, held over 1400 Anglicans, mainly from South Africa, with a good number from elsewhere in Africa. We all came together as one widely-diverse group, with one clear thing in common—our love for Jesus. The worship team set alight the conference theme, ‘Hope is Rising’, and effortlessly linked the western style inspirational music with a more robust African style. A wide variety of sub-themes and topics were covered, including an invigorating address on ‘Re-imagining Mission’; ‘Living as Disciples of Jesus’ and ‘The Sacrament that won’t sit still’—the latter referring to youth church! A highlight was the address by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who came across as a sincere, humble man with a delightful sense of humour. Breakaway workshops tackled topics like Leadership, Preaching and Prayer, healing and deliverance. The ones I attended were all stimulating and practical and it was a pity that we could attend only two of the 12 workshops. The Prayer Ministry involved praying for the conference before, during and after each day’s activities. There were times at the end of each day that had been allocated to prayer ministry to delegates but a combination of some talks running over the time and the overall length of each day’s programme resulted in the reduction in the number of those who took up the opportunity. The conference was so well organised. In the capable hands of Trevor Pearce of Growing the Church, the many aspects of such a conference ran like clockwork. Registration was without a hitch; 1400 delegates were served tea and lunches in 15 minutes; hired taxis fetched and returned us to our hotels. The media group produced group and individual photographs every day and put together an impressive set of 17 dvds covering all talks and workshops. Was I fired up by the conference? Yes, indeed. Reviewing my notes will hopefully show me ‘where to from here’ and the fire in my heart and head for our Triune God will continue to burn to His praise and glory. - Judy Sewell
Short Reflections on AAC * Jesus IS the good news and we have to keep talking about Him. * The fracture or love/hate relationship most Anglicans feel about our church—I was so aware August 2014 Eight O’Clock News
of this especially on the Thursday. Whether one is a 15-year old teenager from an urban parish feeling frustrated by lack of freedom in worship, or an older clergy woman feeling resistance from male parishioners, or a 40-year old priest with a deep commitment but with huge issues about the way the church is run—we all feel some disconnect, yet are deeply committed… Yet Jesus is passionate about His Church, He is coming back for us, His bride, it’s His church. * Prayer ministry—what a privilege, how deeply moving, exhilarating, as people were healed/set free/called… Prayer changes us. As we meet Jesus, and draw closer to His light, the more we change. * At one point, I sensed the Father’s delight in His body! As I looked at all their beautiful faces, I just sensed his joy. Psalm 16:3: The glorious ones in whom is all His delight. - Alison Bourne
Thoughts on AAC from Janet Mills Thank you so much, Growing the Church, for laying on a wonderful conference with such inspiring worship, speakers, workshops and ministry. I probably don't fully understand how stressful it was with all the challenges you faced, but it was worth it! Mike, congratulations for rising above the theft of your laptop and producing a great talk. Praise the Lord for the new one. Tilly (Mike’s wife) was fantastic as was the whole team. Hope you've all caught up with some sleep. What gave me hope was the large contingent of youth, on fire and committed to laying down their lives for God and for others in service. Our daughter lives in Nairobi and I've been with her into the Kibera slums, so I wanted to meet and listen to Nancy Njagi and attended the Friday youth session. The two Kenyans, Oscar Muriu and Nancy were superb, and it was so moving at the end when the large majority of the youth responded to a call by Oscar and stood up to commit themselves to serving the Lord. I was able to meet and exchange emails with Oscar and Nancy afterwards, and will try to visit next time we're in Kenya. Also managed to share in depth on two separate occasions with two of the local youth whom I 'happened' to meet—Daniel from Attridgeville and Lesigo from Soweto. Was so impressed by the way Daniel made positive choices through a very difficult youth to work hard despite lack of money and he was rewarded with a scholarship to study sports science—he’s completed his degree and is now looking for permanent employment. Lesigo is called by God to full-time service and was one of the youngsters who was privileged to have his feet washed by Archbishop Welby. He described how he was in tears and deeply moved and inspired as the Archbishop instructed him to go out and serve. Re prayer ministry: was pleased that you increased prayer ministry time towards the end. This is an essential feature. What a pleasure to minister in such an atmosphere where what some refer to as the glory realm manifested. As Alison Bourne has pointed out, this was because all the right ingredients were present and working in harmony: praise, worship, listening, prophecy and Spirit-inspired proclamation of the Word. - Janet Mills
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The Wednesday Congregation (formerly The Duck Pond) The following letter has moved us to put pen to paper and we hope that this appreciation will encourage more people to join us. Dear Christ Church Kenilworth
2 July 2014
I attended the Wednesday 10 a.m. Service on 2 July 2014 and would like to thank all there for making me so welcome, extending a hand of friendship and a sense of real belonging. Thank you all! The service itself was really meaningful and very sincere, touching all hearts, I know. The feeling of 'family' was tangible and I truly look forward to the next time I am able to join you. Thank you to Pat Holmes, Anne, Christine and Judy for inviting me to tea—it was delicious! God bless you all. Susan Huntinford Susan is a visitor from Botswana and we are always pleased to see her when she comes to Cape Town and finds time to attend the service. We are blessed to have Mike Keggie in charge of this service. During his current absence overseas Jim Harris, Duncan McLea and Rob Taylor have kindly stepped in to keep the home-fires burning. Charlotte Brown too, helps out from time to time. There is lovely fellowship during and after the service where we praise and worship God and we give Him all the Glory for all in this congregation. The youngest member is 49 years old and the oldest is 98—so fear not—there is NO age limit.
- Pat Holmes and Beth Mackrill
Anagrams Presbyterian: When you rearrange the letters: Best in prayer. The Eyes: When you rearrange the letters: They see. - Origin unknown, sent in by Margaret Barrett August 2014 Eight O’Clock News
An Outstanding Man On 3 July 2014, at the 16th Annual NSTFBHP Billiton Awards Gala Dinner, Professor Eric Bateman received the Award for an outstanding contribution to science over a lifetime. Eric is Emeritus Professor and Director, University of Cape Town Lung Institute; and Honorary Consultant, Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town. Early in his career, Eric recognised the need to address chronic lung diseases in South Africa, in particular asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), tuberculosis (TB) and pneumonia. These constitute almost a third of the reasons for patients visiting primary healthcare workers, with asthma the most common chronic disease in children. These diseases motivated him, in 2000, to found the UCT Lung Institute, through which he has led research programmes which are recognised globally. Eric loves the Lord—and wife Mary and their children and growing extended family… and worships at 8 am! Well done, Eric. We are proud and blessed to have you among us. - Information from Mail & Guardian, sent in by Anthea Ward and Sheila Scheppening
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‘Martha’. * What is your motivation for doing your present volunteer work? Sue Lambrecht is a relative newcomer to CCK The opportunity to provide compassionate care to and the 8 O’Clock service. I first met her about those in hospital. A by-product is personal growth March 2012 at the usual once a month tea after through the ongoing training. the service. I was struck by her friendly * How do you spend your leisure time / what is manner, her lively interest in many different your most enjoyable hobby. topics, her sense of humour and—not least— I enjoy being with family including precious the vibrant colours she wore. It was soon grandchildren whenever possible, spending time apparent that her visit to CCK was part of a with friends, hiking in the mountains, gardening mission to find a church that would provide real and projects for family and house. opportunities for growth and learning as well as * What projects are you busy with at the moment? companionship. Sue had been widowed a few years before and Genealogy, my memoirs, and photograph albums for our sons was still coming to terms with being on her own after an from their birth. extremely happy marriage. At that stage I was beginning to realise that I would reach the same status of widowhood in the * What do you enjoy most about attending CCK? not too distant future, and I have on many occasions since had It took six years of searching for a Church home in Cape Town cause to be deeply grateful to God for bringing her to CCK that which was a real challenge after belonging to the same Church in Johannesburg for almost 40 years. I enjoy the 8 am service particular morning. The loss of a much loved husband after watching him succumb liturgy, the beautiful organ and choir, and the grace I feel being part of this congregation. to cancer has been extremely hard for Sue to bear. Even Getting to know Sue has been one of the nicest things that has having their three sons and their families living in Cape Town happened to me over the past two years. Her sense of fun, (she knows what a blessing this is in these times) cannot hospitality and warmth of personality make spending time with replace the aching void of losing Henning. Over the months we her a treat. Over the months I have grown to appreciate this developed the connection birthed by her empathy with what I solid and grounded person, and am very grateful that from being was going through and our friendship deepened beyond what would have been a natural enjoyment of each other’s company. a friend to me in my need she has become a friend indeed. - Daphne Burger Sue was someone who ’phoned regularly to find out how we were doing; who made a particular point of visiting us; and The Bottle who in her very quiet way, just came alongside and made the journey with us. I can never forget that kindness. of Wine So who is this special person? Born in London some seven For all of us who decades ago, Sue did a secretarial course after leaving school as she needed to be independent, and worked in an are married, were advertising agency in London. She then came on a visit to married, wish you South Africa with a girlfriend on a 4-month working holiday— were married, or and met the man she would marry. Several years older than wish you weren't she was, Henning was a German who had come to South married, this is Africa on a 3-year contract in 1956. He loved his job and something to smile about the next time you see a bottle of wine: South Africa and stayed on. The couple had three children: Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Karl, Philip and Martin, and Sue made her career as housewife Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman and homemaker. The family home was in Johannesburg and it walking on the side of the road. As the trip was a long and quiet was only several years after Henning’s retirement that they one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would move to Tokai in Cape Town to the house Sue continues would like a ride. With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got to live in, mainly to be near their sons. into the car. Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a I posed a few questions to try to capture something of Sue’s bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat essence and she replied as follows: silently, looking intently at everything she saw, studying every * How did you come to faith in God? little detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Through Henning who was a committed Lutheran. Sally. * Who has had the greatest influence on your life? What in bag? asked the old woman. My maternal grandmother, mother and Henning. Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, It's a bottle of * Who has had the greatest influence on your Christian walk? wine. I got it for my husband. St Peter’s by the Lake Lutheran Church in Johannesburg. The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. * What would you have done differently if you were granted a Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said: second chance? Good trade... - Origin unknown, Sent in by Alison Kempton-Jones Perhaps should, but probably would not have been less of a
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Ruth Watson
Bob Mitchell
22/2/1937—18/7/2014 An Amazing Woman and Dear Friend
23/12/30— 28/7/2014
I first met Ruth when she asked if I would be her Spiritual Guide—so began a very special journey and a wonderful privilege. Ruth later became a member of our small group known among us as Gabrielle's Gorgeous Girls (Gabrielle Nye). Ruth was a very creative person. She sewed, drew, loved gardening and reading and was a very caring person. Although a 'retired’ Professor of Occupational Therapy at UCT, she was still very much involved in the work she loved, and was highly thought of, attending and speaking at conferences in Holland, Australia and South America, and was still busy writing about aspects of OT... even in hospital she was concerned about getting home and continuing/finishing some work with which she was busy. The Ruth I came to know was gentle, kind, strong— she did not suffer fools gladly—had a lovely sense of humour and was so grateful, especially in these latter days, for any kindness shown her. It was a great privilege to have journeyed spiritually with her (as it is with anyone) and I came to know the ‘inner woman’— and what a treasure I found. I am sure God delighted in her and certainly used her in His work. Ruth loved her travels with her OT colleagues. They went to China and on another occasion to India. She would tell me of some of the strange coincidences she experienced. Was this God at work? And I could only honestly say I believed it was! This was always such a surprise to Ruth and she had many of these. Ruth was involved in a project in a small village near Kokstad with a few of her OT friends. She gathered sewing machines and material and taught the women to sew, cut out and make dresses and sell them to others. She told me that they were all doing so well. On a few occasions Ruth joined an augmented choir drawn together by Richard Haigh which she loved. The Gabrielle's Girls’ group is going to miss her and we find it difficult to take in that, like Gaby, she is no longer with us. One of the last notes I had from Ruth ended with this prayer: O Lord Open our eyes to your presence Open our minds to your grace Open our lips to your praises Open our hearts to your love Open our lives to your calling and healing And be found among us.
On Monday 28th July, Bob Mitchell died with Ethel by his side. Bob and Ethel had been very much part of Christ Church for over 25 years when they moved a few years ago to live at Huis Luckhoff. Shortly after settling there they decided that they would also worship there on Sundays. They were sorely missed by our 8 am worshippers. Bob had a wonderfully warm personality which worshippers greatly appreciated especially in his role as Usher. He served for many years in this way on Sundays and also on Wednesdays at the 10 am service. Bob loved doing intricate handwork and enjoyed bookbinding repair work. Christ Church Hymn & Prayer Books were kept in good shape by the team of a few, including Bob, who learnt their skills under the tutelage of Tom Webb. He was also skilled in the art of tapestry and his last project was a large carpet which he just didn’t manage to finish. Bob’s Orange Marmalade was a real treat. In fact he was adept at making all kinds of jam. Although Bob liked to keep busy on a practical level, he also enjoyed an active social life—playing bridge, visiting friends and family [two sons, one daughter, a daughterin-law, a son-in-law, four grandchildren—two of whom are married—and three great-granddaughters] were high on his list of priorities. In recent years he and Ethel played an integral part in the community life of Huis Luckhoff. It also needs to be said that Bob loved his home and he adored his wife. It is a fact that whenever one of our fellowship dies (or leaves) we go through a series of emotions and I think that is the experience of Ethel and their family and of many of us. Bob’s health deteriorated over the last few years but he managed his limitations well. During the last two weeks of his life, however, he was very sick and most uncomfortable and so we praise God for taking Bob to Himself but at the same time we grieve our loss. We thank God for the Godly man that Bob was, for his simple yet deep faith in Jesus Christ our Lord, and for all he meant to so many people. And we reach out to Ethel and her family in sympathy and prayer—may God enfold them in His presence and shower them with His tenderness and love; may He be their strength and comfort as they mourn the loss of - Denise Wood their husband, father and grandfather.
An Organ Uncontrolled ! Alan Spedding, DoM at Beverley Minster for 42 years has
died. There is a great story of the new solid state capture system installed at the Minster which seemed to have a life of its own—stops would come on and go off seemingly at random – until it was discovered that a local taxi service used the same frequency and when a cabbie in the vicinity of the Minster I pray we all might take this into our lives and live it. called into his office the stops on the organ would shoot in and - Wendy Gunn out at with gay abandon!! August 2014 Eight O’Clock News
- Extract, Molyneux’s Musical Musings
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Charles Dickens & Nicky Gumbel While preparing to see the newly released 5-star
The Divine Romance This is written by Gene Edwards, a Christian writer who is a little different from the norm and recommended by Rob Taylor. The Divine Romance is an allegory of sorts, tracing our journey from creation to resurrection. This is the amazing love story of God’s love for us, and our sin that so tragically destroyed the plan. Entrancing, insightful, brilliant, celestial, beautiful and poetic, this book is a classic. I did a lot of thinking while reading it—and encountered a different relationship with this awesome thought-provoking God who is actually very ‘human’. Our weight of sin adds to His sadness and suffering—but His love for us shines through. To show you its style and content, two excerpts follow, one from the beginning pages before things went horribly wrong: ‘From this red dirt I will create the highest form of life within the realm of things visible. The creature I am about to bring forth will rule over the material universe just as I rule over the spiritual universe’ ... The angels watched, and as they did they whispered to one another, ‘This one shall be as God is’ …’
movie, The Invisible Woman, concerning the latter years of Charles Dickens, I re-read parts of the Angus Wilson biography, The World of Charles Dickens, and I also consulted Wikipedia, which I found very helpful concerning all the family members involved and his close friend and fellownovelist, Wilkie Collins. [The Invisible Woman is based on a book of the same name by Claire Tomalin, who has also written a full biography of Charles Dickens.] I was reminded that we also have a copy of Dickens’ The Life of Our Lord, which he wrote in 1849 for the 10 children he fathered with his longsuffering wife, Catherine, and which he never planned to publish in his lifetime. In the end, his son, Sir Henry Fielding Dickens, a Cambridge-trained lawyer and later a judge in the Old Bailey in London, made a similar decision and suggested that after he, Henry, had died, then it was up to the surviving family to make the final decision. It was published, the year after Henry died, in 1934, illustrated with paintings by various masters, including two by Holman Hunt, Finding of the Saviour in the Temple and the famous The Light of the World. The book has a signed foreword by Marie Dickens, Henry’s widow, The second excerpt is from the end pages: explaining how the book came to be published. ‘(The) angelic host—long saddened by daily I found it fascinating to read a paraphrase of the life watching a creation that had gone so completely of Jesus by such a gifted writer of deep belief, who astray …’(watched as He said) ‘I shall now fashion was a good father to his many children and who a new creation! ... My new creation is beyond the knew exactly how to appeal to children. tomb and is one with my resurrection.’ I used this Dickensian tale at the start of one of our The Divine Romance is available in the Resource weekly small-group meetings, Centre along with other books by Gene. which was followed by an Alpha - Theresa Keay video by Nicky Gumbel with the rather uninspiring title Matters to our various 8 O’ Clock News Christianity, Boring, Untrue and publications. Not only It is now so easy to read Irrelevant? Although we were was I able to read the the News online. Taryn familiar with Nicky’s charming 8 am News (see left) has created a useful link approach, it was interesting to before the weekend but from Christ Church see how he honed his 35all the photographs were minute sermon to his audience in colour. It has also dominated by young adults. I given me a far greater have rarely listened to such a appreciation of the time skillful sermon and I highly and editorial effort - John Rogers recommend it. involved in putting this wonderful publication together. The hard copy Alexander Robinson serves a purpose in getting the news out Son of Lynne & Wallace, there but for the full grandson of Sheila Scheppening, experience go online at will be dedicated to the Lord www.cck.org.za. on Saturday, 30 August 2014 Thanks so much Ev and in the UK Cheryl. August 2014 Eight O’Clock News
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Donations to Hope Link Seung Young Jung with his children dressed in jerseys collected by Barbara Bowden and delivered on Mandela Day. The bakkie-load was donated by Belinda and Dennis Henwood when they recently moved house. SY’s helpers are Deon (L) and Kobus. These goods will be sold and the funds used for the library project. Whatever is not sold will be used in the squatter camp.
Palmers trip to Europe There were many highlights on our recent trip and we really enjoyed ourselves. One of the things I most enjoyed was being able to walk a lot and feeling quite safe doing so. The apartment we shared for two weeks with another hockey player and his wife in Den Haag was about 25 minutes’ brisk walk from the tournament venue, through pleasant leafy streets, and the only thing you had to watch out for was bicycles—everybody gives way to them, and they whizz up behind you so quietly that you don’t realise they are there. Another highlight was the day we spent in Delft—a half-hour tram ride from our apartment. It is such a beautiful little town, like a mini Amsterdam, with its pretty canals (see picture) and bridges, and, of course, all the blue and white pottery for which it is famous. We had a most enjoyable few hours looking around the Vermeer Museum, as both Rod and I are great fans of his work. We were also able to see more of it when we spent a morning in Amsterdam at the Rijks Museum. Our time in Paris was also special. We had good weather, and Montmartre, Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel tower looked splendid in the sunshine, but it was the time we spent at the Musee d’Orsay drinking in our beloved Impressionists, and at Rodin’s Museum that will remain as highlights for me. We had arranged to spend one night in Dijon to break our journey from Paris to Lucerne, but neither of us knew anything about the city. We both fell in love with Dijon almost from the first. It really is the most delightful place and was an unexpected highlight—so much cleaner and quieter than Paris, with lovely pedestrianized streets to wander down. We had one full day in Venice before boarding our cruise ship— and it was still a very special place—standing on the Rialto August 2014 Eight O’Clock News
Bridge in the Italian sunshine must be one of the iconic places to be in the world—would that everybody could do so. A trip on a cruise liner in the Mediterranean has been on our bucket list for many years, so fulfilling that dream was wonderful. We had many great experiences during the week on the MSC Fantasia, among them being able, at last, to set foot on the island of Corfu about 40 years after reading My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. I found a bookshop in Corfu that sold English books and bought their last copy of My Family and the other two books about his childhood in an omnibus edition. However, the best highlight of all for me was as the ship left the port of Venice. The ship is sixteen decks high, so, in the late afternoon light, as she very slowly makes her way around Venice, moving right past between San Marco Square and the Lido, you can stand on deck and look out over the city in a way that you would not be able to do any other way. It was utterly magical and we will never forget it. We are very aware of just how privileged we are and we thank our heavenly Father for the wonderful holiday He gave us. - Sally & Rod Palmer (article shortened)
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The Wonder Box Cooker What an amazing Project! This is a real energy saver and a definite must have for every household, helping you to reduce the electricity bills and saving you money to spend on something much more needed. The Fikelela Aids Project started this project at our Skills Development programme also known as the Empowerment Class and has since kept our support group members busy working on orders and we would like this project to continue keeping the ladies productive and saving you on those high electricity bills. We hope that you can help us keep this project alive by introducing the Wonder Box Cooker to your families, neighbours and friends. This could also make a beautiful Christmas or birthday Gift to your loved ones. The Wonderboxes are sold for R150.00. To place your order please contact Natasha 021 469 3775. - Lindy Tomalin
Love to Pray Sometimes when I pray, I like to imagine myself right there in the throne room of heaven. In my mind's eye I see the One upon the throne high and lifted up. His glory fills the room. I see angels all around. It's enough to overpower me with dread, except for one thing: God recognises me. He knows my name. He looks at me, smiles, and extends a hand of welcome. ‘Tell me why you have come’, He says. - Extract from Alvin Vander Griend: Love to Pray. Sent in by Sheila Scheppening
Jesus Calling ‘Seek My Face, and you will find all that you have longed for. The deepest yearnings of your heart are for intimacy with Me. I know because I designed you to desire Me. Do not feel guilty about taking time to be still in My Presence, You are simply responding to the tugs of divinity within you. I made you in My image, and I hid heaven in your heart. Your yearning for Me is a form of homesickness: longing for your true home in heaven. Do not be afraid to be different from other people. The path I have called you to travel is exquisitely right for you. The more closely you follow My leading, the more fully I can develop your gifts. To follow Me wholeheartedly, you must relinquish your desire to please other people. However, your closeness to Me will bless others by enabling you to shine brightly in this dark world.’ - Extract from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Sent in by Wendy Gunn
An African Prayer from Zaire I will sing praise to God, the Great One. Beat the drums in His praise! I will thank the Lord, the Great One, He who gives all that is good: Work and water and wisdom. Beat the drums in His praise! O God, the One who made heaven and earth, You have given us the earth’s bounty, And now I’m giving part of it back to You! Beat the drums in His praise! Amen
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