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Those that wanted, bought a medallion of the Bibles Society. The money of the medallions as well as other donations went to the Bible Society of SA for the distribution of Bibles. An amount of R6000 was collected. Brig Gen W.S. Mbambo officially handed over the money to Mr Lourens CPLN B. JOHNSON IS A MODERATOR OF AFRIKAANS REFORMED CHURCH IN SA Cpln B. Johnson TIME FOR CPLN S.M. (STEVE) VAN JAARSVELDT TO MOVE ON The Chaplain to the School of Armour, Steve van Jaarsveldt is leaving the SANDF after many years of service. His career as a soldier has taken him to interesting places and equipped him for the new challenges he faces. From the age of six his parents sent him to Sunday school. In this way the seed of the Gospel was planted and although he never gave religious matters any serious thought at the time, he surrendered his life to Christ at the age of nineteen as he recognized his most crucial need of Him for salvation. He was doing his two years of compulsory National Service in the army at the time. He had the rank of lieutenant in the SA Infantry and was mustered as a Platoon Commander. He placed his faith in Christ and in this way appropriated the work accomplished by Christ for those who believe. His conversion was a process that Steve believes had its foundation in those early days of Sunday school and progressed until he could say like the man born blind: “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25) Having completed his compulsory military service he worked in a bank but soon recognized a clear call to serve the Lord in the ministry. At the age of twenty three Steve pursued full time study at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa and graduated four years later with the Licentiate in Theology. His first church appointment was at Trinity Baptist Church in Port Elizabeth. Two years later he was given the opportunity to serve as chaplain to 1 SA Infantry Battalion in Tempe. At this stage he was already married. He was later transferred to the School of Amour. At his new unit Steve was able to gain valuable insight into military operations and in 1996 he attended the Junior Command and Staff Duties course at the SA Army College. This was followed by the Senior Staff course that he completed at the end of 1998. Steve has enjoyed his military career enormously and feels honoured to have served in such a professional environment. At the School of Amour Steve busied himself with his pastoral responsibilities, trained the judo team and was the editor of Corbadus the unit’s newsletter. Earlier this year (2005) a new opportunity arose for him and his family to relocate to Brisbane, Australia. Steve will be joining the staff at the Parklands Baptist Church and his wife will be teaching at Brown’s State High School. Steve is married to Sharon and has been blessed with two sons; David and Michael. We wish them well and trust that the Lord will undertake for them with their new endeavors. 18 SANDF - The Military Chaplain Cpln Basil Johnson was elected moderator of his church during their synod in session from 1 December last year. The Chaplains Service is proud to note the confidence that churches have on their ministers who have been seconded to become chaplains in the SANDF. Cpln Basil Johnson is currently a chaplain at 46 SA Brigade, married to Liz and blessed with children. The Chaplains Service congratulates him and wishes him God’s richly blessing for the future. Cpln Steve van Jaarsveld and his family Geldenhuys, the Director of the Bible Society of SA. Mr Geldenhuys donated a special Bible edition to AFB Waterkloof in recognition of their continued involvement in donating money to the Bible Society of SA. PRETORIA (TSHWANE) SHOW 2005, A SUCCESS! Chaplain Gen and his SSOs during his visit to the show Cplns Hein Kotze and B.J. Moncho in action at the show Tshwane (Pretoria) Show took place from 24 August to 4 September at the Pretoria Show Grounds. The chaplains’ stall in Hall F received a lot of guests who congratulated chaplains on the work they are doing within the DOD and their involvement in peace support operations in the region. Items that were exhibited included religious literature, posters, promotional videos, camouflaged Bibles, etc. The Chaplain General paid a courtesy visit to our stall on 30 August. He was accompanied by his SSOs. We as the Chaplains Service are grateful for the support and prayers from many visitors. We also want to thank all the visitors, chaplains who participated as communicators as well as Acting Director of Visual Communication for the role he played in support of the chaplains. from Services, Formations and Units
TRIBUTE TRIBUTE T TTO T O THE THE LA LATE LA TE CPLN CPLN (REV) (REV) M.J. M.J. MT MTSHALI MT SHALI By Cpln (Ds) B.J. Moncho – Nodal Point Pastoral Service Section SAMHS HQ Cpln (Rev) Mpostoli Josiah Mtshali joined the SANDF on 1 July 1997 and served at 118 SAI Bn until 2002. He was then transferred from the SA Army to the SAMHS at the General Support Base Thaba Tshwane. His achievements were as follows: • Chaplains Service: Administrative Enrichment Seminar “Ministry Management” 06-09 October 1997 • Chaplains’ Formative Course –20 to 31 July 1998 • Basic Induction for Professional Officers at SA Military Health Combat Training Centre – 12 to16 July 2004 • Certificate: Division for Contextual Ministry – Continuing Theology Training (Basic Course in Preaching) Vista 02 February 2001 • Chaplains’ HIV & AIDS Trainers’ Course “Combating HIV & AIDS Through Spiritual and Ethical Conduct” – 24 to 28 February 2003 • Chaplains’ Enrichment Seminar in Pastoral Counseling – 02 May – July 2000 • Certificate: Best Development in Pastoral Counseling May 1999 to July 2000 • Chaplain in Peace Support Operation Course presented by the Canadian Chaplains Service – 08 to 12 September 2003 • Chaplain Gen’s Merit Certificate awarded in meritorious service 24 February 2005 • Unit Trophy for loyal and dedicated service dated 23/04/1999 – 25/01/2002 (118 SAI BN) • A walk through the Bible Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs – 23 January 2003 • Unit Commander’s Commendation Certificate 118 SAI BN – 02 December 2000 Mpostoli Josiah Mtshali was born on the 14th of March 1971 at Rietkol. He started school at Bhek’mfundo Primary School in Holfontein and later attended Bazani Primary School in Delmas. Thereafter, he matriculated at Botleng Senior Secondary School. He obtained a Diploma in Theology from the Spiritual Churches Research and Theological Training Institute in 1995 The late Cpln Mtshali, was loved and respected by many soldiers. He was dedicated to his calling and strong in character. He was indeed a man of his time, with resourceful ideas, who could extricate himself from positions of utmost difficulties. In addition he was a soldier and a fighter for the right cause. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter. His burial took place in Olifantsfontein and the burial rites were conducted by Cpln Gen, Brig Gen M. Cornelissen, the preacher was the acting SSO SAMHS Pastoral Service, Cpln H.H.M. Klein and the Programme Director Cpln B.J. Moncho. The late Cpln Mtshali will be missed greatly. May his soul rest in peace. CHAPLAINS DURING CONVENTIONAL OPERATIONS Cpln (Dr) S.G van Niekerk Chaplain: SA Army Combat Training Centre Kenneth Anderson, an Australian chaplain during World War 1 in France, wrote that: The influence of a chaplain over the men depends on one thing - his obvious physical bravery. Everyone can value courage, for all know the meaning of fear. All things may be forgiven to the chaplain who shows himself prepared to share their dangers; nothing can mitigate the failure of the man who is not. True to this proud tradition eleven chaplains took part in Exercise Seboka at Lohatlha in the Northern Cape. While ministering to their respective units, the chaplains were given “in post training” at the SA Army Combat Training Centre by Cplns Johan and Sybrand van Niekerk, Basil Johnson, as well as various instructors of CTC. For some of the chaplains the experience was a rude awakening to the harsh reality of conventional warfare, others took to it like old, battle hardened soldiers. The chaplains were taught how to read a 1:50 000 map, how to plot their positions and how to navigate from one point to another. Radio speech procedures and networks were practised, and they learnt to recognise the various call signs encountered in a battle formation. They were confronted with a reality check in which the emotions experienced by soldiers under combat situations were highlighted. Examples were taken from Operation Desert Storm and UN operations in Sierra Leone, showing that chaplains could be maimed and are vulnerable to death. They realised that the chaplain would be subjected to the same emotions of fear, hardship and uncertainty as their fellow soldiers, while still needing to function effectively as a “hope-giver”. The chaplains became part of the Brigade’s planning cell and had to write their own chaplain support plans and decision briefs for the various unit commanders. The chaplains then deployed operationally with the various units and supported the members during the execution phase of the exercise. Chaplains who participated in Exercise Seboka The Military Chaplain - SANDF 19
Page 1 and 2: IN HOC SIGNO VOLUME 4 ISSUE 2 SUMME
Page 3 and 4: Contents EDITORIAL STAFF Chief Edit
Page 5 and 6: SPECIAL WORD FROM THE CHIEF OF THE
Page 7 and 8: amehlo ngokwenzeka embusweni wokuvi
Page 9 and 10: STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS This interven
Page 11 and 12: Members of the organisation called
Page 13 and 14: NEWS from the Chaplain General Head
Page 15 and 16: CHAPLAIN GENERAL VISITS THE FLEET I
Page 17 and 18: CHAPLAIN GENERAL’S ANNUAL PLANNIN
Page 19: BIRTH OF CHAPLAINS’ SPOUSES ORGAN
Page 23 and 24: THE STORY OF CPLN J.N. JAPHTA DURIN
Page 25 and 26: accommodation available on their ar
Page 27 and 28: HINDU Hindu Hindu PERSPECTIVE Persp
Page 29 and 30: COMBATING HIV & AIDS IN THE DOD THR
Page 31 and 32: CHAPLAINS SERVICE AND EXTERNAL VISI
Page 33 and 34: BOOK STUDYING CONGREGATIONS IN AFRI
Page 35 and 36: IN HOC SIGNO VISION The Department

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