NEW GERMANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Nearness of His Presence

2010-02-15T06:33:00.000+02:00

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

Sometimes your walk with the Lord will take you through valleys. Valleys are narrow places. When God leads you through a valley He does not lead you into despair or fear. Rather, it is a place where He wants you to know Him more intimately. In the narrow places of God’s valleys you become closed in with Him. There is no room for others to walk with you through God’s valleys; there is only room for you and God. It is a place where He comes near and tenderly draws you to Himself. How sweet is the communion you have with Him, how dear to your heart is the nearness of His presence, how assuring and soothing is the comfort of His love.
(Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

A Prayer of Blessing

2010-01-26T06:35:00.000+02:00

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

May God’s richest blessings be yours today. May His grace abound toward you, may His love cascade over you and may rivers of His goodness flow abundantly through you. May He bless you with health in your body, joy in your soul and peace in your heart. May He grant you strength for your daily tasks, wisdom in your decisions, favour in your labours and provisions for your daily needs. May God’s great outstretched hand of protection be over you and each family member. May He keep you throughout the day and bring you home safely from every journey. Above all, may He bless you with His presence, keep your faith strong, cause your hope to remain steadfast and keep your heart forever faithful.
Roy Lessin “His Footsteps, My Pathway”

An Awesome God

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But the men marveled, saying, "What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him!"

Matthew 8:27

Jesus' Completeness Makes You Complete

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For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is head of all principlaity and power.
Colossinas 2:9-10

"It takes Jesus' completeness to make a complete you - not a degree, not a position, not power, not wealth, not amusement, not property, not beauty, not environment, not sport, not popularity - but Jesus!" (Roy Lessin - His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Meditate on These Things

2009-12-09T06:20:00.001+02:00

Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.
Philippians 4:8

“There is no reason to ever think you are empty – God has sent His Holy Spirit into your life to fill you with heaven’s richest blessings. There is not reason to ever think you are inferior – God has gifted you according to His will and given you grace and faith to fulfil His plan for your life. There is no reason to ever think you are hopeless – God will never give up on you as he shapes you into the image of His Son. There is no reason to ever think you are unaccepted – God has accepted you with open arms and with an all-embracing love.” (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Yesterday, Today and For Ever

2009-12-02T06:24:00.002+02:00

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.
Hebrews 13:8

"When your life is in Jesus’ hands, you are in a safe and secure place. He will not be for you one minute and against you the next; He will not be with you one moment and gone the next; he will not give you rest one day and let you struggle the next. Jesus is the promise maker, the promise giver and the promise keeper. Jesus is more certain that the sun in the sky and the ground that is under your feet. Jesus won’t age or grow feeble; he won’t become out of date or out of touch; He won’t lose His power or be stripped of His authority. Jesus’ reign and rule are the most certain things in the universe and your life couldn’t be in better hands." (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

In the Lord's Strength

2009-11-27T06:16:00.000+02:00

Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10

“God wants you to be strong in Him. It is His strength that enables you to face trials for He is your deliverer. It is His strength that enables you to walk through dark places, for He is your light; it is His strength that enables you to face sorrow, for He is your comforter. His strength never weakens, His might never diminishes. His power never fades. You can do everything He calls you to do, because He never asks you to do anything without Him.” (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Live Victoriously

2009-11-24T06:25:00.000+02:00

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship.
2 Timothy 4:5

“It is not God’s will for you to be overtaken by trials, but for you to overcome them. God will give you the endurance you need to overcome, if you are willing to endure. You endure by planting your feet on the foundation of His kingdom and setting your faith upon the promises of His Word. To endure means that you will not bail out of the difficulty you are in. God wants you to stick it out, believing that as you follow His footsteps, he will bring you through victoriously.” (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

The Life, the Spirit, the Truth

2009-11-20T06:18:00.002+02:00

This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to bring faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives.

Titus 1:1

"If you want to walk in the light, seek the truth; if you want to make wise choices, know the truth; if you want to be a godly example; live the truth and if you want to please the Lord, love the truth." (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

The Kingdom Manifested Through You

2009-11-19T06:15:00.001+02:00

Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23.

The gospel of the kingdom moves Jesus Christ into the centermost part of your personality, your spirit, and your heart. He cannot be on the fringes of your life and be the King of your life. (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Powerful Repentance

2009-11-18T06:21:00.001+02:00

From that time Jesus began to preach, and say, “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 4:17

Repentance is a powerful word with a positive result. Jesus commanded repentance because He was proclaiming the kingdom. The message of Jesus to every life is this: “You are living in darkness, come to My light; you are dead in your sins, come to Me and live; you are drinking out of muddy pools, come to Me and drink living water; you are indulging in things that do not satisfy, come to me and be made whole; you are living off crumbs, come to Me and eat the bread of life; you are existing on the least, come to Me and delight in the very best; you get things and gather things and yet remain empty, come to Me and be made full.” (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

A Clear Conscience

2009-11-12T06:08:00.001+02:00

He is the God I serve with a clear conscience.

2 Timothy 1:3

An Affirmation of Trust

2009-11-09T06:21:00.000+02:00

We trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those who believe.
1 Timothy 4:10

“My trust is in the Lord, the Creator of all things and my Creator. My heart is at rest for I know that God is faithful and that He keeps His promises. Everything about His character is totally dependable and completely reliable. What He has spoken in His Word, He will fulfil. He not only wills to fulfil His Word, but He also has the resources to fulfil it. In Him I have found my Champion of all champions, my Certainty of all certainties, my Security of all securities. God cannot fall, for love never fails, and God is love. He quiets my spirit and assures me I am in His hands.” (from: Roy Lessin, His Footsteps, My Pathway)

A Prayer of Trust

2009-11-06T06:18:00.001+02:00

I will say to the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Psalm 91:2

Do You Really Trust God?

2009-11-04T06:29:00.001+02:00

The God of my rock; in Him will I trust; He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour

2 Samuel 22:3

“We cannot add anything to God’s power, we cannot increase His wisdom, we cannot supply Him with any new information and we cannot improve on anything He has done. What God desires from us is not our efforts but our trust. When God tells us that He is all sufficient, He will be pleased when we trust Him as our sufficiency; when God tells us that He is our provider, He will be pleased when we trust Him for our provisions; when God tells us He is our keeper, He will be pleased when we trust Him to keep us. The question that a believer does not need to ask is, “Lord, are You able?” but rather, “Am I trusting in the Lord’s ability to take care of me?”” (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Words that Express the Heart of God

2009-11-02T06:19:00.001+02:00

The godly speak words that are helpful.

Proverbs 10:32

What is abiding in you will be what comes out of you. When truth abides in you, truth will be spoken. Your speech is a reflection of what is taking place in your heart and in your spirit. The entrance of Jesus’ words into your innerman will bring forth life-giving words to others. The words that you speak have great power for good when they are filled with truth, seasoned with grace, spoken with kindness, permeated with hope and saturated with love. Through your words you express your gratitude and reveal your attitude. Your words can help to cheer a heart, heal a wound, restore a relationship, build faith, inspire change, impart wisdom and express the heart of God. (Roy Lessin: His Footsteps, My Pathway)

Someone Else's Role Model

2009-10-30T06:15:00.001+02:00

Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12

Focus on God's Greatness

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Now glory be to God! By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infintely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.

Ephesians 3:20

Jesus Christ, Your Mediator

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For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, The Man Christ Jesus

1 Timothy 2:5

God fights your battles

2009-10-27T06:21:00.000+02:00

The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.

Exodus 14:14

Let Your Life Be.....

2009-10-26T06:14:00.001+02:00

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

The Altar in Your Heart

2009-10-23T06:07:00.001+02:00

The Lord is God, shining upon us. Bring forward the sacrifice and put it on the altar.

Psalm 118:27

Walk in Continual Peace

2009-10-22T06:23:00.001+02:00

Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Give Yourself Wholly To God

2009-10-21T06:23:00.001+02:00

Caleb the son of Jephunneh, he shall see it and to him and his children I am giving the land on which he walked, because he wholly followed the Lord.

Deuteronomy 1:36

Mrs Christa Wernecke

2009-10-20T10:27:00.002+02:00

Mrs Christa Wernecke, widow of the late Präses Wernecke, passed away yesterday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with her next of kin.

A Prayer of Rest

2009-10-20T06:22:00.000+02:00

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.

Psalm 62:1

God's Protection

2009-10-19T06:27:00.000+02:00

The Lord is faithful and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

Synod: Day Three - Part Four

2009-10-17T19:46:00.001+02:00

Synod viewed an impressive presentation by the Kroondal Ward Environmental Forum on the work done by KWEF in the area of Rustenburg in terms of creating and promoting environmental awareness. The KWEF organisation engages with local authorities and the municipality on issues of environmental abuse. Then Synod deliberated and agreed on the wording of the word of greeting to the congregations which will be sent to all congregations at the conclusion of the Synod. After the supper break the proceedings of Synod were concluded by a presentation by the Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg. The next Synod will be hosted by the Harburg congregation.

Synod: Day Three - Part Three

2009-10-17T16:59:00.000+02:00

After lunch a group photo of all Synod delegates was taken. Thereafter followed the election of the deputy to the Bishop. The Deputy of the Bishop is Pastor Burgert Brand. In the election for the alternate to the Deputy of the Bishop Dean Jaeckel was the successful candidate. The President of the Synod then led the Synod through a presentation dealing with the issue of the payment of salaries of Pastor's either locally or from Head Office. Church Council proposes that the experiment being conducted by the West Rand Lutheran Community Church be ended and that the West Rand Pastor be paid centrally as all other Pastors. In turn, the WRLCC presented its concept to Synod. It emphasised the successes it has experienced in the past fours years. Synod approved the motion of the Church Council.

Synod: Day Three - Part One

2009-10-17T10:34:00.000+02:00

The first session of the third day was opened with a devotion by Pastor B. Brand. This followed by the presentation of items that needed special mention in the Treasurer's Report and was concluded by a vote of thanks to Mr Erwin Dedekind, General Manager of the ELCSA(N-T) who is retiring at the end of the year. The Treasurer also thanked the administrative staff for their efforts. Reports from the following institutions were tabled and taken note of: Brass Band Association, Church Choir Association, the work of the Youth Ministry and the Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg.

Synod: Day Two - Part Five

2009-10-16T20:54:00.000+02:00

The session after supper was started by a word of greeting by Bishop Hertel, Bishop of the German Lutheran Church in Namibia. Bishop Hertel elaborated on the recent developments in the GELC. He also thanked Bishop Lilje for the relationship between the two of them.
This was followed by the presentation of the reports of the following institutions: the Mission Committee, the Lutheran Training Institute, the Co-Workers Training Programme and the German Seaman's Mission. The session was closed by a devotion by Mrs Letlape.

Synod: Day Two - Part Four

2009-10-16T17:24:00.000+02:00

By the Grace of God we have a new Bishop: Horst Mueller

Synod: Day Two - Part Three

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After tea the Synod broke into groups and discussed the issues defined.

In the report back phase the groups highlighted the following: the role of greed, selfishness and the lack of education; the responsible use of scarce resources, especially water; the impact of climate change; littering; challenging and questioning assumptions; the placing of water collection tanks at churches; generating overall environmental awareness; the role of environmental agencies; not allowing the magnitude of the problem to result in a feeling of being overwhelmed; the need for greater scientific expertise; finding the right balance between rights and responsibilities; addressing the fundamental changes that need to take place; the problem of indifference; education, education, education.

After the report back there followed a plenary session of question and answers where delegates engaged with Bishop Davies on environmental questions. After lunch, Bishop Davies held another presentation on the concept of an eco-congregation. Although everything God created is good, things are not well with Creation. What can congregations do? Recycling, food gardens, youth projects, water wise plants, helping others to help themselves. An eco-congregation is a congregation that makes a commitment to live more lightly on the Earth. Initiate local projects of recycling, drama groups, etc to convey the message. The eco-congregation can also dedicate special days to specific eco-topics and sets an example to the community through the conscious stewardship of scarce resources such as water, energy, etc. The eco-congregation lives its faith in the world and addresses social issues. The Church can be a powerhouse of transformation. Local congregations can start small and develop local issues and projects in an environmental context.

Synod went back into group discussions to ponder the following issues:
How can we respond as God's mandated custodians of God's Creation?
What can we do? Locally? Nationally? Globally?
The groups returned to the plenary session and reported back on their deliberations. Suggestions made include: becoming members of SAFCEI, one Sunday of the year is used to focus on the environment, promote eco-justice, one collection a year dedicated for an environmental cause, get guest speakers into the congregations to speak on enviro issues, the establishment of enviro committees in congregations, solar panels for the manses, congregations need to inform themselves about local initiatives, educate local communities, include a "green message" in the announcements, enviro pages in the newsletters, pray for those in charge to make the right decisions, use Lent to "live simply so that others can simply live", have an electricity free service, have an environmental officer for the Synod, use the churches as recycling centres, place the topic of environmental awareness on the agendas of congregation councils, etc.

Synod then passed a resolution in support of the SAFCEI resolution in support of the reduction in emission of greenhouse gases to be discussed at the Conference in Copenhagen in December. The full text of the resolution is available of the SAFCEI website.

The session was closed by a word of greeting by Dr. K. Gerber who is the General-Secretary of the Dutch Reformed Church. In his greeting Dr Gerber spoke on the improved relations between the Lutheran and Reformed churches. He also thanked Bishop Lilje for the good cooperation between the leadership elements of the two churches.

Synod: Day Two - Part Two

2009-10-16T11:23:00.001+02:00

After an opening devotion by Pastor Focke, Synod received a word of greeting from Bishop Moyo of LUCSA. Bishop Moyo praised the ELCSA(N-T) for its active participation in LUCSA. He thanked Bishop Lilje for his leadership and contribution to LUCSA.

Bishop Davies opened the keynote address with a video on the state of the environment in general. Thereafter he dealt with issues such as looking after the environment is not a luxury but a necessity. In general, all faith communities need to harness their efforts in pursuit of environmental justice. One way in achieving this was the establishment of eco-congregation which consciously monitor our carbon footprint. Creation Care must be part of the mission objectives of all faith communities. Gods Kingdom is made up of all Creation. In giving Man dominion over Creation, God gave Man the responsibility.

Bishop Davies then went to illustrate a variety of environmental issues, the most serious of these is climate change and global warming. Motivated by greed and population growth, the fundamental existence of Man is threatened and action is required immediately. The sustainability of Man is questioned. A possible solution could be a reorientation of the relationship of economy, society and the environment. The current lack of eco-justice and economic justice can be seen as an affront to God. The establishment of justice, not only in South Africa but also in the world, is a burning issue that needs to be addressed. A first step could be the halting of wastage of resources on arms and armaments. The establishment of ecological justice will also promote the living of harmony with God's creation. Difficult decisions need to be taken regarding the use of resources, economics, the environment, society, health, culture and society. We need to seek a sustainable future for all parts of God's creation. Bishop Davies is of the opinion that an multi-faith approach is the only strategy that stands any hope of success in pursuing these goals. Using the Bible as a foundation, Christians must become part of the solution.

Bishop Davies called upon all to focus on the Copenhagen climate conference which will take place on 12th an 13th December. He called for midday prayers on these days, and activities focused on the issue of climate change. In addition he called for support for a change in approach to energy in South Africa forcing the government to focus on renewable energy instead of coal and nuclear power.

Synod was then divided into groups to reflect on the following issues:
What are the enviro challenges we are facing?
What are we already doing?
How can we respond as God's mandated custodians of God's Creation?
What can we do? Locally? Nationally? Globally?
The groups are challenged to discuss these issues and return to the plenary session with a brief report back.

Bishop Davies also challenged the Synod to develop a response to the topic and possibly develop a resolution to be considered by the Synod.

Synod: Day Two - Part One

2009-10-16T08:24:00.001+02:00

Today's agenda will be dominated by the lecture by Bishop Geoff Davies on the Theme of Synod - Our responsibility in God's Creation - and the election of the Bishop.
The session after supper last night was filled by the words of Greeting of three guests and the passage of the Budget. In her word of greeting, the EKD representative, Dr. Guetter, emphasized the good relations between the South African Lutheran Churches and the EKD. She also thanked Bishop Lilje for his exemplary leadership of the ELCSA(N-T) in difficult times. Bishop Rohwer of the Caper Church dwelled on the responsibility of Man as co-creator and co-destroyer of Creation. Bishop Rohwer also thanked Bishop Lilje for the excellent personal and professional relationship during the years of his tenure as Bishop. Rev Mathe, the General-Secretary of the ELCSA, conveyed words of greeting from the ELCSA. He thanked Bishop Lilje for his dedicated leadership and expressed the hope that the formation of the United Church Council of all the Lutheran Churches would enable the Lutherans to speak with one voice. The Treasurer, Ron Kuesel, presented the financial report of the last two years and well as the budget for 2010 and 2011. Both were accepted unanimously. The evening session was clossed by a devotion led by Dean Roehrs.

Synod: Day One

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The Synod began at two this afternoon with the opening service in which Bishop Lilje spoke on the theme of Creation and how we fit into the bigger picture. There after the formal business of Synod began with all the formalities associated with the constituting of Synod. The first session was concluded with words of greeting from Dr. Claudio Steinert from the ELM and a word of greeting from Dr. D. Reinstorf of the Free Church. The presence of a representative of the Free Church was met with acclamation and was a clear of sign of a need of improved relations between the ELCSA (N-T) and FELSiSA. The second session was dedicated to the discussion of the report of the Church Council which was presented by Bishop Lilje. Some of the issues discussed, emanating from the report, were the interpretation of the regulations regarding the extension of tenure of Pastor’s, the wok done on the research of colonial history and the need to work on the Apartheid history in the context of reconciliation. The formation of a United Church Council was unanimously endorsed by Synod and Church Council is to invest all energies to promote this body. Currently Synod is enjoying a supper break. After supper, the Budgets for 2010 and 2011 will be presented for approval. Further words of greeting will follow in the coming session as well.

An Affirming Truth

2009-10-14T06:28:00.001+02:00

God spoke to Moses and said to him:”I am the Lord.”

Exodus 6:2

The Truth of God

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Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

John 17:17

Telling the Truth

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I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 9:1

Praise the Lord

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Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.

Psalm 145:3

The Harvest of Worry

2009-10-08T06:30:00.001+02:00

And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

Luke 12:25

Your Heavenly Father Cares

2009-10-07T06:39:00.001+02:00

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Matthew 6:33

Walking in God's Ways

2009-10-06T06:28:00.000+02:00

Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.

Psalm 128:1

The Last Step - a Glorious Revelation

2009-10-05T06:31:00.001+02:00

For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Psalm 56:13

Transformed by Christ

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Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of lfe.

Romans 6:4

Be Bold in Prayer

2009-09-30T06:27:00.000+02:00

Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

Jeremiah 33:3

The Beauty of God's Presence

2009-09-29T06:33:00.000+02:00

Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.

John 17:11

Everything God Desires for You

2009-09-28T09:52:00.002+02:00

I pray for them, I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours and Mine, and I am glorified in them.

John 17:9-10

With You for Eternity

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For the Lord your God is merciful – He will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the solemn covenant He made.

Deuteronomy 4:31

God Wants What's Best

2009-09-23T06:31:00.000+02:00

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8

Look to God

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And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of men but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its works in you who believe.

I Thessalonians 2:13

Blessings for Now and Later

2009-09-21T06:38:00.000+02:00

If we endure hardship, we will reign with Him.

2 Timothy 2:12

Jesus Is Coming

2009-09-18T06:33:00.000+02:00

You are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven – Jesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgement.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

Live in Anticipation

2009-09-17T06:37:00.000+02:00

Be dressed for service and well prepared, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.

Luke 12:35

Keeping At It

2009-09-16T06:38:00.001+02:00

Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes.
Matthew 24:45-46

Live in Readiness Daily

2009-09-15T06:34:00.000+02:00

But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief.

1 Thessalonians 5:4

God Keeps You in the Light

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But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief.
1 Thessalonians 5:4

Listen, and Then Obey

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Abraham listened to Me and obeyed.

Genesis 26:5

A Prayer of Opportunity

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Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word.

Colossians 4:3

Words of Grace

2009-09-09T06:30:00.001+02:00

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.

Colossians 4:6

Because of God, You can

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Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.

Matthew 5:48

Unconditional Love

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We love Him because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

Living a Life of Love

2009-09-04T06:34:00.000+02:00

And so, as those who have been chosen of God holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12

P.S. This verse will be the focus of the Home Group meeting in Kloof next Tuesday.

Following in His Steps

2009-09-03T06:31:00.000+02:00

Righteousness will go before Him, and shall make His footsteps our pathway.

Psalm 85:13

Undisturbed Peace

2009-09-02T06:40:00.000+02:00

Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.

Colossians 3:15

Wait on God

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My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.

Psalm 62:5

Follow Christ

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Then he said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”

Luke 9:23

Stand in Awe

2009-08-28T06:32:00.001+02:00

To me, the very least of all apostles, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ

Ephesians 3:8

A Deeper Understanding

2009-08-27T06:45:00.001+02:00

May the Lord bring you into an ever deeper understanding of the love of God.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

In Christ You Have Everything

2009-08-26T06:34:00.001+02:00

In Him you have been made complete and He is the head over all rule and authority.

Colossians 2:10

Unforeseen Comfort

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Whom I have sent to you … that He may comfort your hearts.

Ephesians 6:22

All for the Good

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So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.

1 Peter 1:6

The Truth in Written Form

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That from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:15

God Chose You for a Reason

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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God

Ephesians 1:1

Adopted into God's Family

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His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave Him great pleasure.

Ephesians 1:5

Christ's Life In You

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Now you belong to Christ Jesus. Though you once were far away from God, now you have been brought near to Him because of the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:13

The Condition of Your Heart

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Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life.

Proverbs 4:23

God Always Answers

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You do not have because you do not ask.

James 4:2

A Prayer of the Steadfast

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Lord, teach us to pray.

Luke 11:1

Guardian of Your Speech

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Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for teaching according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29

Your Labour Is Not In Vain

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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58

By Whom All Things Are

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For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things.

Hebrews 2:10

How God Wants You To Be

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Let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Isaiah 2:5

Perfect Provision

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 23:1

A Walk in the Spirit

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If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25

Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

Ephesians 1:3

The Most Joyous Life to Celebrate

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The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

Eternal Life in Christ

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Search the Scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are those that testify of Me.

John 5:39

Beginning to Grow

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Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Ephesians 4:13

Perfect Partners

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Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3

The Ultimate Giver

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Freely you have received, freely give.

Matthew 10:8

For the Approval of God Only

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Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if ministry, let us use it in our ministering.

Romans 12:6-7

Being Prosperous

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Beloved, I wish above all things that thou may prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.

3 John 2

Daily Victories

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For every child of God defeats this evil world by trusting Christ to give the victory.

1 John 5:4

Things God Desires To See

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But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes” and your “No” be “No” lest you fall into judgement.

James 5:12

Pastor Richard Schlüter (†)

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On Saturday Richard Schlüter, retired missionary and pastor of our church, died as a result of a stroke. Aged 80, Pastor Schlüter was a missionary amongst the Setswana speakers and then became Pastor in a number of our congregations, amongst others Harburg and Vryheid. He was also Supertintendent of the Hermannsburg School in the 1980s. Our condolences are extended to his family in their time of grief.

One Small Word

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Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory.

Revelation 19:7

God Is an Eternal Thinker

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Known to God from eternity are all His works.

Acts 15:18

Gain All that God Gives

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Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss f all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.

Philippians 3:8

A Great Assurance

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Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save.

Isaiah 59:1