The Christian Lifestyle Magazine, Issue 12

ISSUE 12
FITNESS
Find your unique fit
and smash your goals
| AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2022 | ISSUE 12 |
WOMEN
Playing a key role
throughout history &
essential to God's
plan for salvation
TESTIMONY
Unshakable faith in
the midst of a rapidly
progressing cancer
MARRIAGE
For better and
for worse: Faith that
moves mountains
Y0UTH
Establishing your identity
in Christ is essential to
success in life
MEET MAGDA KLEYN:
"AS LONG AS THERE IS BREATH, THERE IS
ALWAYS CAUSE FOR HOPE"
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CONTENTS
AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2022
ON THE COVER
COVER STORIES
24 Be Intentional
10 Cover Story: Transgressing Boundaries,
Restoring Hope
18 Women: The Importance of Women in
Society
54 Unshakable faith in the midst of a rapidly
progressing cancer
40 Establishing your identity in Christ is essential
to success in life
60 Comparison is the thief of joy. Find your
unique fit and smash your fitness goals.
REGULARS
4 Contributors
6 Publisher’s Note
5 Editor’s Note
7 Have your say
8 What’s Trending
9 Prayer of Salvation
30 Pastoral Interview
48 Single, Celibate and
Content!
34 Book: The Spiritual Battle
for the Souls of Men
40 Youth: Establishing
your identity in Christ is
essential to success in life
59 Poetry
42 From Atheist to Apostle
50 Marriage: Faith that
Moves Mountains
38 Love Liya Brand:
Successful Entrepreneur at
Age 10
52 Education
20 Caroline Jordaan:
Spiritedly Artistic!
62 Recipe
65 Music
60 Fitness
66 Books
64 Movies
69 Local News
68 International News
GROWTH
24 Be Intentional
9 Prayer of Salvation
18 The Importance of women in
society
37 Our childhood experiences
vs those we establish for our
children as parents
60 Comparison is the thief of joy.
Find your unique fit and smash
your fitness goals
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DERRICK
GROBBELAAR
(NAT DIPL.
THEOLOGY,
BCOM HONS)
I was born in
Kroonstad in the
Free State. My father was a farmer; therefore,
I spent my first eleven years of life on a farm.
My father is also a minister, and I am the
fourth generation of pastors in my family.
This despite the fact that I initially had no
desire to become a pastor. I graduated high
school in 1987 and attended BCom and
Honors courses at North West University.
I was working for eleven years prior to
entering the ministry full time.
CONTRIBUTORS
Meet some of our magazine’s amazing volunteer contributors! Want
to write for us? Email info@tclmag.org.za and we will send you our
writer’s guidelines.
Contributors: Juanita Zwavel, Claudene Sebolai, Tammy Lendore, Magda Kleyn,
Dini Pascal Abanda, Charlene Ainsley, Traci Townsend, Love Liya Brand, Kyle
Johnson, Jethro & Ornella Smith, Leeroy & Saadiqa Booysen, Jade & Ashwin
Marcus, Dr Fay, Leon & Thea Clemons, Caroline Jordaan, Cynthia Booysen, Esme
Adonis, Natashja Solomon, Derrick Grobbelaar, Dominique Adonis, Reinhardt
Van Der Westhuizen, Coach Simon, Nadia Rinquest, Yolanda Petersen
CYNTHIA CECILE BOOYSEN
I’m Cynthia Cecile Booysen, a wife to Marius
Booysen, married 12 years and mother of 3
beautiful children. I live in a beautiful Fisher
community of Hawston in the Overstrand. I am a
community development worker for Department
of local Government for 16 years. I am also an
entrepreneur and an ordained Pastor. I love
working with people. My passion is to see people discover who they are in
Christ; that gives me so much joy. My favourite Bible verse is Isaiah 43:1 “I
have called you by your name, you are mine.” I am a very easy person to get
along with, I enjoy good company, with people that invest in each other.
There aren’t many things that bother me, but when you talk during movies,
it does. I think it’s important to make the most of each day. Find your true
self and aid others in doing the same!
NATASHJA SOLOMON
I am from the beautiful community of Bishop Lavis.
My strength and passion lie in helping women and
children on a grassroots level. I try to bring about
a change in our communities as a whole through
projects, workshops, and facilitating discussions
about problems that women, children, and families
face. My pet peeve is being asked to do something
at the last minute, which I interpret as a sign of disrespect. I love bellylaughing.
I usually appear serious, yet I love to laugh until I can’t anymore.
I love dancing and singing in the car, something many people don’t know.
Life gives us many reasons to give up, and many of us have, but the
ultimate test is when we get back up and try again. Therefore, my favourite
Bible scripture is Psalm 46:10, which reads, “Be still, and know that I am
God.” To me, this verse signifies that in the stillness of our deepest being,
God is always with us, regardless of the circumstances.
ESMARELDA ADONIS
I was born in the Northern Cape but raised in
picturesque Hawston in the Western Cape. I have
been a Christian for thirteen years and adore every
moment of my walk with Christ. The sound of
chewing or slurping is particularly annoying to me.
I absolutely love Isaiah 43 and live by the quote
that “only a fool argues with a fool.” I can’t tell
jokes. I tried telling a joke once, but I laughed so hard that I never got to
the funny part. For me, it’s not fair to place the responsibility for a terrible
choice on one’s upbringing or other external factors once one has reached
an age of discernment. Whatever the case may be, you must be willing to
take responsibility for the results of your choices.
REMAIN
PRAYERFUL
While facing death, Jesus remained devoted
to prayer (Matthew 27:46). According to the
Bible, Jesus did not live in reaction to His
circumstances and difficulties, but rather in
response to the Father’s will. His devotion to
prayer was unaffected by His many hardships.
He prayed continuously. He prayed during the
final hours of His life. On the cross, He offered
prayer. His entire ministry was founded upon prayer. Jesus yearned for communion and
fellowship with the Father; may we have the same desire.
In Luke 18:1, Jesus shared a parable with his disciples that illustrated the importance of
their maintaining a constant prayer life and never giving up on it. This wonderful mystery,
that we are are in Christ and Christ is in us, was not only made known to Paul the Apostle,
but it was also spoken of by the Lord Himself when He said, “Abide in me as I abide in
you.”
Our prayers, as The Christian Lifestyle Magazine family are always spilling over into
thanksgiving for you. We are asking God to give you wise minds and spirits attuned to His
will so that you can acquire a thorough understanding of the ways in which God works.
We also pray that you will live well for Christ, making Him proud of you as you labour
and do the work He has called and equipped you to do. As you learn more and more
about how God works, you will learn how to do your work. We pray that you will have the
strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy. We thank the Father who
makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that He has for us.
I pray that the words of each person who contributed to this issue bring you comfort and
hope wherever it is lacking. Shalom!
EDITOR’S NOTE
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
LETTERS
TURNING
Turning 40 brings about a level
of lifestyle changes that only
the 40+'s will understand.
Along with these lifestyle
changes comes a huge joy of
gratitude because one's life has
been spared for 4 decades.
I often find myself praying
for longevity because I have
more work to contribute
towards building the Kingdom
of God. But longevity comes
with keeping God's commands
in your heart according to
Proverbs 3 vs 1 and 2, "My son
(daughter), do not forget My
law but let your heart keep My
commands; For length of days
and long life they will add to
you."
Today I am happy to proclaim that the long life is found in Christ. When we are Born
Again we have a blessed assurance of Eternity. It is the Kingdom longevity that our
sovereign Father graciously offer us.
Friend, if you want to experience God's longevity page through our magazine to find the
prayer of Salvation that will lead you to your new you.
God bless
Juanita Fortuin-Zwavel
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PRAYER OF SALVATION
MORE COMMENTS FROM CRITICS AND FOLLOWERS:
So while he was attacking the law all these years, he was actually practicing the law? However,
many Christians justified the “tithe” by saying it was before the Law of Moses, however, so was
the Sabbath. So please tell me again why they honor one and not the other? Gullible Christians
will do anything to go against the laws of Yahuah!
Facebook: DrKenneth Howard
SO CREFLO DOLLAR FINALLY SAW THE LIGHT ,after HE BENEFITED FOR DECADES IN THE
SAME WAY ALL HIS COLLEAGUES STILL BENEFITS,but GOD.
Always been my stance on Tithing, however, I’ve never failed to give, as God purposed and still
purposes in my heart to give. WEW
Facebook: William Eugene Wildeman
Thank you for embracing the truth. This is one of the right things you have done since the
ministry began.
Facebook: Zebedee Forcados
CREFLO DOLLAR’S RECENT TEACHING ON
TITHING HAS SPARKED CONTROVERSY.
Dollar, a well-known televangelist and founder of the
Christian World Changers Church based in College Park,
Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta have admitted that his past
teaching on tithing was not correct in a sermon from 26
June 2022 titled, The Great Misunderstanding”.
He however said,” I won’t apologize because if it wasn’t
for me going down that route, I would’ve never ended up
where I am right now. But I will say that I have no shame at
all at saying to you, throw away every book, every tape, and
every video I ever did on the subject of tithing unless it lines
up with this.”
However, many have taken to social media platforms
to question the remorse of his admission. One such criticism is by David
Croteau, Dean of Columbia Biblical Seminary, South Carolina,” What if Dollar
had said ‘Get those books and tapes back to us, and we will refund you the
money? Maybe that would have been so impressive if he could have done
something like that.”
Croteau used the example of Zacchaeus who restored fourfold to those
whom he had over-taxed (Luke 19 verse 1-10). Zacchaeus restored to those
from whom he had taken. Creflo Dollar had not done the same.
The prayer of salvation/ sinner’s prayer is not a magic formula. Its
meaning is deeper than reciting mere words. The Bible teaches us
in Rom 10:9-10 that “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the death, you
will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are
justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and
are saved”. In other words it is an open confession of our belief in
the life, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Moreover this confession is the activity of the heart spilling over
through the mouth. This is what the Apostle Paul means when he
said “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power
of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the
Jew, then to the Gentile” Romans 1:16.
Jesus Himself says in Revelation 3:20 “Listen! I am standing and
knocking at your door. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will
come in and we will eat together.” Maybe you are paging through
this magazine because someone invited you to check it out or you
just stumbled upon it as you surfed the internet. I do believe it is
not a co-incidence. If something in this publication resonates with
your spirit and inspires you do not hesitate to invite Jesus into your
world as he knocks on the door of your heart. There is nothing
more amazing than to fellowship with the King of kings. Below is an
example of a prayer to except Jesus’ invitation to a relationship with
God. You can also pray by yourself using your own words. There is
no special formula as long as you pray from your heart.
Prayer:
Dear Lord
I believe that you died on the cross for me to save me. You did for me
what I could not do for myself. From this day forward, help me to live
every day for you and in a way that pleases you. Thank you for not
giving up on me when I gave up on myself. Thank you that You know
the plans You have for me, to prosper me and not to harm me. Instruct
me and teach me in the way that I should go. Counsel me and watch
over me.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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COVER STORY
TRANSGRESSING
BOUNDARIES,
Interviewed by: Claudene Sebolai
Magda Kleyn, also known as
Sister Kleyn, hails all the way from
Petrusville, Northern Cape. She is
the only sister out of twenty boys,
so it’s no surprise that she’s been
dubbed the ‘Iron Woman.’ Sister
Kleyn always had a soft spot for
helping others, even as a young girl;
she dreamt of becoming a nurse.
Nevertheless, she ended up doing
much more than becoming the nurse
she had always envisioned herself as.
She takes an active role in society,
and she pushes for social justice
and development. Despite the
fact that she grew up on the Cape
Flats in a predominantly colored
neighborhood, her cultural identity
is a bit of a mix: “I was born to a
Xhosa mother and a Sotho father
but grew up on the Cape Flats.
Therefore, it is very clear that God
chose Sister Kleyn for a purpose that
goes beyond the confines of culture,
geography, society, and ethnicity.
Despite the fact that she has a
certificate for the 10th grade, Magda
continued her study at a higher level.
During this time, she also assisted
her mother on occasion when she
went out to earn a living by ironing
for other people. The foundation
for Magda’s strong work ethic and
her thought leadership is the idea
that students’ education should
encourage them to combine theory
and practice, which will allow them
to make meaningful contributions to
the world in which they live.
Her six children are named
Michelle, Victor, Henry, Brandon, and
Calvin, and she has nine grandkids
named Jude, Luke, Phoebe, Emily,
Connor, Keturah, Harper, and
Chelsea-Grace. In addition to being
a devoted supporter of the Stormers,
she is passionate about a number of
other topics, including community
development, substance abuse, and
domestic violence, and she enjoys
interior design. It is a privilege to be
able to get to know Sister Kleyn on a
more personal level as she opens her
heart to us and gives us a peek at
the woman that so many people look
up to and revere.
PROFESSIONAL LIFE: FROM
PASSION TO PROFESSION
It makes no difference where
you come from; what matters is
that you have a vision for your life,
that you tap into your God-given
purpose, and that you maximize your
potential. Magda Kleyn wears many
hats and discusses her professional
journey here. Hearing that Magda’s
desire to become a nurse was not
derailed by the fact that she only
completed high school through the
tenth grade is extremely motivating.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB
TITLE?
In addition to my role as Chief
Executive Officer of Tehillah
Community Collaborative, I am also
an ordained Apostle, a qualified
midwife, a registered marriage
officer, and Chief Professional
Nursing Sister.
WHAT OTHER JOB TITLES HAVE
YOU HAD IN YOUR CAREER?
My career in nursing lasted for a
total of 47 years, during which time I
rose through the ranks to become a
Chief Professional Nurse.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO
PURSUE A CAREER IN THIS
PARTICULAR FIELD?
“AS LONG
AS THERE
IS BREATH,
THERE IS
ALWAYS
CAUSE FOR
HOPE”
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Spending time working with people
TO COME.” ~ PROVERBS 31:25
is something that I find to be very
Magda’s devotion to her ministry is
rewarding.
WHAT ARE SOME OF
THE MOST SIGNIFICANT
SUCCESSES YOU’VE ATTAINED
THROUGHOUT THE COURSE
OF YOUR CAREER?
commensurate with her dedication
to her professional life. Evidently, she
is not interested in the status quo,
in settling for mediocre standards,
outcomes, ideas, or vision, or in
engaging in minor conflicts. She is a
• The Premier’s award for the
woman in ministry, and the service of
Province of Western Cape
God has been ingrained in her from
Province: Adult Category
the day she was born. Following is a
• Old Mutual Sowetan Women’s
quote from Priscilla Shirer that sums
Award
up Apostle Kleyn beautifully.
• The Lions Club Woman of the
Year Award
“God’s plan for you is to move you
into a position of impact by infusing
Magda with her grandchildren
• Ward 26 Committee Award
you with truth and employing you
• The Mayoral Community
in prayer. You don’t need to be a
Award: Community Hero of the
Year
WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB
OR THE INDUSTRY DO YOU
ENJOY THE MOST, AND WHY?
The ability to see the improvements
that are made in the lives of the
individuals I work with is by far the
aspect of my profession that provides
me with the greatest sense of
fulfillment.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER
TO BE THE SINGLE MOST
IMPORTANT LESSON YOU’VE
LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE
COURSE OF YOUR CAREER?
Through the years, I’ve gained the
understanding that as long as there
is breath, there is always cause for
hope.
WHAT GUIDANCE WOULD
YOU PROVIDE TO A YOUNGER
INDIVIDUAL SEEKING TO
ADVANCE IN THEIR CHOSEN
FIELD?
NEVER, EVER GIVE UP! In the
words of Joanna Gaines “Don’t quit,
and don’t give up. The reward is just
around the corner. And in times of
doubt or times of joy, listen for that
still, small voice. Know that God has
been there from the beginning—and
he will be there until . . . The End.”
MINISTRY: “SHE IS CLOTHED
WITH STRENGTH AND DIGNITY;
SHE CAN LAUGH AT THE DAYS
genius to do it. You don’t need to
learn ten-dollar words and be able
to spout them with theological ease.
You just need to bring your honest,
transparent, available—and, let’s just
say it—your fed-up, over-it, steppedon-your-last-nerve
self, and be ready
to become fervently relentless. All in
His name.” ― Priscilla Shirer
WERE YOU BROUGHT UP IN
THE MINISTRY?
Yes, I did spend my childhood in
a home where both of my parents
worked in the ministry as they
brought up my siblings and me.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR
CALL TO MINISTRY?
God’s words to Jeremiah (1:5) are
so true: “Before I formed you in the
womb I knew you, and before you
were born I consecrated you; I have
appointed you a prophet to the
nations.” Before I was even aware of
it, I had already started living out the
responsibilities of my calling. I gave
my life to Christ and was baptized at
Princess Vlei in Cape Town when I
was 12 years old. It was an incredible
experience!
COULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT
THE SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES YOU
TRY TO INCORPORATE INTO
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE?
I don’t adhere to a specific
schedule, but I do have a continuous
dialogue with God. I try to point
others in the direction of Jesus
Magda receiving the Mayoral
Community Award
Christ. I am always making sure that
others are aware that they should
place their faith in God rather than
in me. Tehillah is the name of my
organization, and it literally translates
to “Highest Praise to God.” I make
it my mission to live up to the
standards set by the name of my
organization in everything that I
undertake.
HOW DO YOU RESOLVE
CONFLICTS WHEN THEY
ARISE?
I am renowned for being honest
and straightforward, and I approach
disagreement head-on because I
believe that no matter how difficult
the circumstance, there is always a
way to find a resolution.
HOW DO YOU MAKE SURE
Left: Addressing school children and creating awareness on social ills; Right: Handing out school shoes to children.
THAT YOUR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
IS ALWAYS IN GOOD SHAPE?
Through my relationship with Jesus Christ and the
quality time I spend with my family. Spending time with
one’s family can be beneficial in a number of ways,
including the development of one’s self-confidence, the
formation of a deeper emotional bond between members
of the family, the enhancement of one’s communication
skills, improved academic performance, and fewer
behavioural problems, as well as the provision of an
opportunity to form memories that are based on fun,
laughter, and being with one another.
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITE AND LEAST
FAVORITE MINISTRY EXPERIENCES?
My favorite experience is watching other individuals
grow into their full potential as followers of Christ. It
breaks my heart to see people get hurt in churches, and
seeing people abandon the call that God has placed on
their lives is my least favorite thing.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE
PASSAGES?
2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come!” God said it that settles it! In my opinion, people’s
pasts are held against them in an unfair manner, and this
is very common.
ACCORDING TO YOU, WHAT IS THE MOST
PRESSING ISSUE FACING THE CHURCH TODAY?
Churches are unable to retain members and provide
spiritual guidance to individuals. After conversion, there
is not always a follow-up plan in place, and as a result,
some people find themselves returning to their previous
lifestyles.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU
HAD TO LEAD A GROUP OF PEOPLE THROUGH
A DIFFICULT TRANSITION?
My work and ministry activities require me to lead
individuals through times of escalating substance
abuse and domestic violence on a daily basis. Not to
mention the challenge of guiding individuals through the
pandemic. My view is that there is a potential opportunity
to be gained from each and every crisis and that both
leaders and organizations are shaped by their experiences
in times of hardship.
PLEASE SHARE YOUR STRATEGIES FOR
OVERCOMING AND AVOIDING BURNOUT.
My 26 years of experience have equipped me with
the skills necessary to successfully balance my work
responsibilities, my family obligations, and my other
interests. I believe that when God continually reminds
me of His calling on my life, it serves to both refresh and
strengthen me.
WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE AS A
WOMAN IN MINISTRY?
It’s unfortunate that we still live in a day and age where
the presence of women in ministry is still stigmatized
and looked down upon. Throughout the years, there
have been some modifications made to it, but it is still
present. There is still the belief that women do not
belong in ministry and that they should not be given
the opportunity to speak up. It would appear that I am
a threat to males in ministry, but the upside is that I
am a mother at heart and soul, and this enables me to
successfully fulfill all of my numerous tasks without giving
any thought to people who don’t believe in me.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR WOMEN,
SINCE IT IS WOMEN’S MONTH?
When you finally come to terms with who you are and
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whose you are, not only will the game itself
change, but also your perspective on life in
general will. The understanding of one’s identity
is essential because, once obtained, it enables
one to pursue one’s predetermined path with
unstoppable fortitude and confidence.
TEHILLAH COMMUNITY
COLLABORATIVE: FORGED THROUGH
TOUGH TIMES NOT DEFINED BY IT!
YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SERVING
YOUR COMMUNITY AND WORKING
HARD IN THE TRENCHES. HOW DID THE
VISION FOR TEHILLAH COME ABOUT?
(THIS INCLUDES THE CENTER AND THE
CHURCH)
In response to the suffering that I witnessed
in the community in which I had spent my
formative years, I established Tehillah in 1992.
The dream first consisted only of a soup kitchen,
but with God’s grace it grew to encompass
more. Not only did I experience domestic
violence as a child, but also later on in my
marriage. My history reflects this. My upbringing
took place in a neighborhood that is notorious
for its high rate of gang activity and widespread
poverty. Because of the stigma that is
associated with those who are rejected not just
by society in general but especially, tragically,
by the church, I felt driven to establish a church
of my own. Tehillah Ministries Extreme Oasis
is the name of our church because we are an
oasis that assists people who are going through
extremely difficult situations.
Today, Tehillah Community Collaborative is
composed of the following four Clusters: Social
Services Cluster, Health Cluster, Educational
Cluster, and Arts and Culture /Youth Cluster.
The motto of the organization is “embracing
change,” and Tehillah Ministries is a place
that welcomes everyone, where everybody is
somebody.
THERE ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE
OBSTACLES IN THE WAY OF ANY VISION.
WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED OUT, WHAT
KINDS OF CHALLENGES DID YOU FACE,
AND WHAT KINDS OF CHALLENGES DO
YOU FACE NOW?
Both then and now, we are faced with a variety
of challenges. However, the mentality of two
groups of people, the naysayers and those who
believe in the vision but don’t yet see it coming
to fruition, presents the most difficult obstacle.
The state of one’s finances is another significant
source of discomfort. Over the course of my
life, I have gained the wisdom to view obstacles
as opportunities for growth and development
rather than as obstacles in and of themselves.
TELL US ABOUT THE WORK YOU
ARE CURRENTLY DOING IN THE
COMMUNITY.
We offer a 24-hour holistic communityorientated
primary care service that entails:
• a safe haven called House of Magda
houses 140 people, currently homeless,
rejected frail people who are too young for
an old age home but too sick and frail to
stay on the streets,
• substance abuse center that can cater for
40 beds of which government funds only
9 beds a quarter but the rest is means test
dependant or free as substance abuse is a
major increasing concern,
• 75 Homebase carers who do 6000 home
visits a month, community care workers
specifically work with HIV Aids and TB
defaulters,
• Counselling and social services, medi-
mobile that delivers door-to-door
prescribed medication, and currently
they deliver 8000 – 9000 medication per
month, and this is done by a team of 12
specialized people.
• 4 community care workers who do wound
care,
• a church,
• early childhood development which is
specifically aimed at assisting the parents
or guardians who are government child
support grant recipients.
OUR PRESIDENT DESCRIBES GBV AS
A SECOND PANDEMIC. EXPLAIN HOW
YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS SUBJECT AND
WHY YOU ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF
THE STRUGGLE TO END GBV.
I am a survivor of gender-based violence, and
at one point in my life, because of my severe
depression, the doctors told me that I will never
reach the age of 35 due to all of the trauma
that I was enduring; however, by the grace of
God, I am at the age of 65. Another person
who has triumphed over severe instances of
gender-based violence is my own mother. This
problem and this evil feel especially
close to home to me because I am
able to empathize with the people
who have been victimized by it. The
unfortunate truth is that children
are almost always the ones who
end up bearing the brunt of the
consequences of whatever action or
inaction was taken.
WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST
HEART-BREAKING INCIDENTS
YOU DEALT WITH IN THE
COMMUNITY?
It was the most heart-breaking
experience to have to tell a mother
that five of her daughters were HIV
positive. Also, telling a mother that
her daughter, who is 12 years old,
was raped by a neighbour who is still
living next door to them. Especially
concerning is the common practice
of family members deserting elderly
or mentally ill members of their
family at medical facilities.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE
REASONS, IN YOUR OPINION,
THAT WOMEN REMAIN IN
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS?
In the majority of abusive
relationships, the abuser is also the
primary source of income. The victim
of domestic violence is of the opinion
that she will be unable to provide
for her children if she takes legal
action against her abuser because
doing so will result in the loss of their
household’s income. Unfortunately,
abused women are also stigmatized,
and many of them prefer to suffer in
silence rather than draw attention to
their situation.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU
GIVE SUCH A WOMAN?
Break the silence and seek
assistance, as it is possible for us to
collaborate with both the perpetrator
and the victim. If she does not
seek aid or have an intervention
conducted, the children will suffer,
presuming there are children
involved.
ARE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED
AT TEHILLAH, AND IF SO, WHAT
ARE THE STEPS TO BECOMING
A VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers are welcome to join
us, but before they can do so, they
will have to go through a screening
process and follow the guidelines
established by our organization.
HOW CAN INDIVIDUALS
SUPPORT YOUR WORK WITHIN
THE COMMUNITY?
By becoming an active stakeholder,
bringing their expertise to the
table, and providing support in the
form of both financial and in-kind
contributions. We have compiled a
list of requirements that is accessible
to anyone who makes a request for
it.
WHAT WORD OR SONG IS IN
YOUR SPIRIT THIS SEASON?
Echoing through my mind and heart
in this season is the song: “When I
remember what the Lord has done, I
will never go back anymore.”
CONTACT DETAILS
Tehillah Community Collaborative
No.196, 16th Avenue, Leonsdale,
Elsies River, Cape Town
Mobile No: 072 302 9638
Landline: 021 933 0990
Left: Feeding the community during Magda's 60th Birthday Celebrations; Right: Cake cutting with some clients at
the Safe Haven
I BELIEVE THAT
WHEN GOD
CONTINUALLY
REMINDS
ME OF HIS
CALLING
ON MY LIFE,
IT SERVES
TO BOTH
REFRESH AND
STRENGTHEN
ME.
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FOCUS ON WOMEN
WITH CURLSNCOFFEE
TELL US A BIT ABOUT NADIA RINQUEST.
I am a wife to Reuben and mom to our energetic 4-yearold
daughter Maeve! I became a Christian at the age of 16
and have been following Gods plan for my life ever since. I
have an Honours degree in Theology and a Master’s degree
in Economics and Policy Analysis. I worked in full-time youth
ministry for about 10 years and now I do my days work as
an economist. I am an avid Formula 1 supporter (go Red
Bull!), and love travelling. In my spare time I enjoy creative
arts like painting, visual journalling and all things craft such
as making clay earrings and crocheting! My other passion is
playing bass guitar, mostly in a worship band, and growing
my indoor jungle with more plants! My philosophy is to live
life to the fullest and have fun doing so!
HOW DID CURLSNCOFFEE COME ABOUT?
There is not a day in my life that goes by without my curls
and coffee. I mostly drink my coffee black, but there are
days that just call for a cappuccino! With that being said,
my little space on the internet erupted both naturally and
serendipitously. I never imagined that I would connect with
so many people who love their coffee strong and their hair,
natural. I created the brand on Instagram and Facebook to
connect with other ‘naturalistas’ and share about my love
and support for local businesses and local South African
products.
HOW LONG HAS CURLSNCOFFEE BEEN AROUND?
CurlsnCoffee has been around since 2017 as a lifestyle
blog. Since then, the brand has evolved from a natural
hair and coffee blog to a small creative and craft business.
During lockdown, I started experimenting with many
different crafts and teaching myself how to create new
products. I love making and selling my clay earrings and
crochet products online and I also host craft workshops
once a month where I share my craft knowledge with other
women to inspire and empower them to be more creative
and potentially start their own small business.
ANY HAIR ADVICE?
I always share three important tips for ‘curlfriends’ wanting
to wear their hair naturally:
Use good natural hair products free of sulphates and
parabens. As curly hair is naturally drier, using products that
contain sulphates and parabens, tend to dry your hair out
further. You want to hydrate and add moisture, moisture,
moisture!
Deep condition with once a week. There are specific deep
conditioners on the market, that are relatively inexpensive,
apply it to your hair and leave on for 20 minutes at least.
This will add protein to your hair and keep your moisturised.
Apply your products in sections after you wash your hair.
My curl routine involves applying a leave-in conditioner, curl
cream, a little bit of gel for definition and once my hair is
mostly dry, I seal the ends with an oil.
WHAT’S YOUR INSPIRATION TO FEMALES?
I hope that through the way I live my life, that I am able to
inspire other women to live their authentic lives! Whether
that means proudly wearing your natural hair, loving your
body or following your dreams, live your life in a way that is
a true reflection of who you are. And love yourself!
MY FAVOURITE VERSE
John 10:10 – ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and
destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to
the full’ (NIV)
MY DETAILS:
YOU CAN FIND ME ON:
INSTAGRAM - @
CURLSNCOFFEEZA
FACEBOOK –
CURLSNCOFFEE
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FOCUS ON WOMEN
IMPORTANCE OF
by Derrick Grobbelaar
As South Africans, we celebrate women’s month
during August, with 9 August being Women’s
day. These celebrations may vary. To some, it is
just another public holiday, meaning we can do
what we feel like doing when we feel like doing
it. To others, it is a day to attend some political or
other meetings where speeches are made about
women, their rights, challenges, achievements,
and the abuse of women that is so evident in our
country. Yet to others, it is a day filled with all the
responsibilities of any other day.
Throughout history, women have played a vital
role in society. Since the earliest days, we read
how God has used women in various ways. Some
of the roles they played could be described as not
generally associated with women. Some would
describe it as roles more suitable for men.
One such old testament example we find in
Judges 4 Deborah’s story. She was both a
prophetess and was judging Israel at the time.
Not one of these roles was usually associated
with women at the time. Israel was suffering
at the hands of the Canaanites due to their
disobedience. When they called on the Lord,
He used Deborah. What Deborah did, was very
uncommon for women to do at the time. This
lady summoned Barak, one of the military leaders,
to go and attack the Canaanites. He was unwilling
to go without Deborah going with him. She
agreed. Can you imagine an army warrior hesitant
to go to war without women accompanying him?
Barak’s weakness of faith caused another
woman to step on the scene. She is a lot less
famous than Deborah. In fact, besides her name
appearing in four verses of Judges 4 and two
more times in Judges 6, we see nothing else of
this woman called Jael. While Barak was pursuing
the Canaanite army, Sisera, the commanding
officer of the Canaanite army, was fleeing by
IN SOCIETY
foot. On his way, Jael, what we would
call an ordinary woman, called him to her
tent. While he was sleeping, Jael killed
this suppressor of Israel by driving a peg
into his skull. The result of this heroic
act being Israel delivered form Canaanite
oppression. In the New Testament, we
read about various women such as Dorcas
and others, whose names were not even
mentioned, who played vital roles in their
communities. We also read that women
supported Jesus’s ministry in various ways.
The presence and influence of women
are pretty evident throughout our
communities. Today it is nothing different.
God is still using women in various roles
in society. These roles include prominent
roles in politics, science, engineering,
and business, to name but a few. These
women I would call the Deborahs of the
Old testament. Those who are known,
recognized, and celebrated. We thank
God for every one of them.
Our communities are, however, filled
with Jael’s. These are the infamous
women silently going about their business
every day. These are the women you will
not read about in the newspaper. You
will not see them on television. They
may not even have a personal blog, but
they are making a massive difference
in the lives of millions daily. They are
encouraging, healing, supporting, learning,
and comforting as only women can.
These are the unsung heroes of the day. You
will find them not only in various roles in our
communities, serving our communities. You will
find them caring for the sick and needy with
their own resources. You will also find a few at
home taking care of their own, and sometimes
even other children.
These women are the anchor and most
significant supporters and inspiration of some
of the world’s most powerful and influential
men. You will rarely read about them. You
rarely hear anybody singing their praise, but
these women keep households, communities,
and countries going.
Many men struggle to acknowledge the fact
that we need women. We need them in many
ways. Let us all recognize their immeasurable
value to this world.
May all woman realize their worth and
contribution to our world. Whether you are the
Deborah or the Jael, God values you highly, so
He paid for you with His blood.
THESE ARE THE
UNSUNG HEROES
OF THE DAY.
YOU WILL FIND
THEM NOT ONLY
IN VARIOUS
ROLES IN OUR
COMMUNITIES,
SERVING OUR
COMMUNITIES.
YOU WILL FIND
THEM CARING
FOR THE SICK
AND NEEDY
WITH THEIR OWN
RESOURCES.
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FOCUS ON WOMEN
WOMEN IN ART
of wildflowers dance in the wind. In these moments, time seems to
stand still. She savours the moment and then communicates it via
CAROLINE JORDAAN:
her art as a form of worship.
Her primary focus is portraiture and landscape, although
she also paints a wide variety of other topics in realistic oil
paint. She relishes the task of upholding the high bar set by
realism. As a professional artist, she accepts commissions and
ships worldwide.
Caroline got the idea for Curious Creations after what she
saw during her morning walks around Cape Town during
the 2020 pandemic, and after reading a book about the
industrious Proverbs 31 woman who “does something
with what is in your hands right now.” The collection now
includes approximately 100 hand-illustrated designs that are
unique, fun, and quirky. There is something for every heart
and occasion, from pastel-toned proteas to skateboarding
bulldogs and giraffes with scarves!
Birthdays and life should be celebrated and cherished. It’s the
aim of each card to bring a spark of joy into someone’s life.
For more information visit www.carolineart.co.za
Since she was a child, Caroline has
pursued her passion as an artist.
With a paintbrush in her hand, she
painted the walls, her legs, and her
sister as she grew up because she
was raised by an artist mother who
always had art supplies close at hand.
Her artistic talent was discovered
it is to be used to glorify Him. Her
prayer is that God will use her art
to help people encounter Him and
be ministered to by Him. Art is
powerful and it speaks in ways that
cross boundaries where words and
language fall short.
Caroline is awestruck by the
and has no rival. His magnificent
canvases span the heavens,
displaying brilliant colour and beauty
that no one can match. The same
hands created the tiniest little
flowers and creatures with the most
intricate detail—so small that we
easily overlook them. Her inspiration
ART IS
POWERFUL
AND IT
SPEAKS IN
WAYS THAT
CROSS
BOUNDARIES
WHERE
WORDS AND
LANGUAGE
FALL SHORT.
at a young age. She recognizes
magnificence of God’s creation in
comes when she sees the way
that it is a gift from God and that
nature. He is the ultimate Artist
sunlight illuminates leaves...or fields
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FOCUS ON WOMEN
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
identity and the likes.
LET THE REMNANT RISE UP!
I am under no disillusion that I have the solutions to any
May we effect change for generations to come.
CHRISTIAN
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP,
SOUTH
AFRICA &
BEYOND
of the above – I might have a few recommendations but
that is a far stretch from an actual solution that serves
our people – God’s people.
My conscience is stirred as I ponder these thoughts
deeply. Often finding myself thinking of ways to
implement Kingdom Principles in my everyday walk and
in business. I have been graciously granted platforms to
influence people around the world in very many countries
through my words and speech.
AM I SERVING GOD AS I SHOULD?
Are all of us serving God as we should?
May we walk in the path of truth – standing steadfast in
the surety of my favorite bible verse: “See, I am sending
an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and
bring you to the place I have prepared for you.”
Indeed, we are pre-destined to a place and space
already prepared for each one of us.
What a PROMISE from our GOD of Glory!
Article written by: Dr (hc) Yolanda Petersen
Exodus 23:20 – “See,
I am sending an angel
ahead of you to guard
you along the way and
bring you to the place I
have prepared for you.”
I am then reminded of the sobering piece of scripture
– Matthew 25:29 “For to everyone who has more will be
given, and he will have in abundance; but from him who
has not, even what he has will be taken away”.
I always ensure that I end my talks, coaching sessions,
counselling sessions and business meetings on a positive
note. This is intentional and deliberate!
THERE IS HOPE AND TOGETHER WE CAN!
WHAT A PROMISE FROM
OUR GOD OF GLORY!
As a business woman, a
mother, sister, daughter and
friend in an ever changing global
climate, may that be socially,
economically or simply general
life – we all have that one
scripture verse that we cling to.
We embrace our preferred verse
with all our might in times of joy
and trouble and of course every
moment in between.
I have the privilege of serving
on a few international boards
– some in a global advisory
capacity and others as an active
director. I have also had the
immense honour of speaking
on platforms across the globe
on a multitude of weighty (but
very relevant) topics. At times,
I am invited as a panelist/
speaker, a plethora of times,
praise God, as the Chief Guest
Speaker representing our home
country, South Africa, tackling
issues such as the United
Nations Policy Implementation
Challenges and Opportunities;
World Researchers Summit
2022, International Women’s
Day, United Nations: Women,
Gender and Development
as it relates to the UN SDG
5, Women in Mining -SA,
Businessuite Women on Twitter
Spaces to name but a few. The
talks continue this month of
July 2022, again I am blessed
to represent South Africa as the
Chief speaker on two pertinent
topics.
As grand as all of this may
sound – the question I always
ask myself is: “How do I action
effectively and efficiently,
simultaneously acknowledging
that in ALL things the glory
belongs to GOD - Alone!
How do we go up against
a secular world, especially in
business and not lose our way?
How do we hold fast to our
Christian beliefs and operate
from a space of sound biblical
truth and sound theology?
Yes - these questions beg an
answer!
In my opinion it is becoming
increasingly more difficult. Fact!
As Paul Washer so aptly states:
“The lost world is not so much
gospel hardened as it is gospel
ignorant because many of those
who proclaim the gospel are
also ignorant of its most basic
truths”.
Should the current way of the
world surprise us as Christian
Men and Women in business? –
Absolutely NOT!
We are assured in Matthew
24:13 – “But the one who
stands firm to the end will be
saved.”
We are certainly living in
an era unparalleled, where
adversity is rife, human apathy
is at its highest. The diversion
from living a righteous, holy
and pure life is fading against
the backdrop of an exploitative
world view garnished through
social media, main stream
music (we could confidently
add current-day main stream
Christian music), literature,
education, economy, modern
family structure, gender mis-
My hope is that we use our God-given talents, skills and
abilities and prove to be faithful in what has been allotted
to us. May the grace bestowed and entrusted upon each
one of us increase and multiply to the advancement of
the Gods Kingdom.
May we be cognisant of the
SEASON GOD has us in! May
we trust that God can do
exceedingly and abundantly more
than we could ever envisage.
Understanding that there are
covenantal terms attached to
God’s blessing. Blessings HE so
lavishly longs to bestow on those
who love HIM and follow His
commands.
As Christian Women in
Business, in life and in
motherhood requires nonconformity.
Going against the
grain of the patterns of this world
is our saving grace. Growing
daily in Christian value and virtue
is key. Acute awareness of our
constant need for transformation
and the renewal of our minds,
grants us the peace the world so
desperately seeks.
I am too of the opinion that
sound discipleship in the modern
day church is needed.
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ENCOURAGEMENT
intentional
By: Dominique Adonis
KEYS TO BEING INTENTIONAL
ASK GOD TO HELP YOU SEE THE
BIGGER PICTURE
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be
enlightened in order that you may know the hope
to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious
inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably
great power for us who believe.” – Eph. 1:18-19
Seeing the bigger picture helps makes sense
of the pixel that is your life. When we can see
and understand it, the distortion of frustration
and discouragement gets moved from mountain
status to challenges that can be faced and
overcome. Ask God to help you see the bigger
picture as revealed in God’s word and watch
God put your life into perspective. Nothing like
proper perspective to catapult you from where
you are to where God calls you to.
DAILY
SCRIPTURES FOR
INTENTIONALITY
Philippians 3:12-14
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Psalm 141:3
Proverbs 21:5
Galatians 5:16
Romans 12:2
1 Timothy 4:8
“I admit that I haven’t yet acquired
was intentional
UNDERSTAND YOUR PURPOSE
the absolute fullness that I’m
when He knit
“And we know that in all things God works for the
pursuing, but I run with passion into
you together in
good of those who love him, who have been called
His abundance so that I may reach
your mother’s
according to his purpose.” – Rom. 8:28
the purpose that Jesus Christ has
womb. “For
Not knowing your purpose is not detrimental.
called me to fulfil and wants me
you created my
Unfortunately, it trips us up every time. We
to discover. I don’t depend on my
inmost being;
literally get paralyzed thinking about how
own strength to accomplish this;
you knit me
we don’t know our purpose. The truth is…
however, I do have one compelling
focus: I forget all of the past as I
fasten my heart to the future instead. I
run straight for the divine invitation of
reaching the heavenly goal and gaining
the victory prize through the anointing
of Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14, The
Passion Translation
It has been said that the road to
hell is paved with good intentions.
And while I can appreciate this
quote and the motivation behind
it, I feel the need to clarify that the
matter of heaven and hell is not
determined by intentions but by
faith (Eph. 2:8-9), so there’s that!
And that being intentional is more
than just the wishy-washy desire
to do or see something come to
fruition. Being intentional speaks of
taking deliberate action towards a
desired end or goal.
We all crave significance, we
want our lives to matter and that’s
because God created us on purpose,
for a purpose. You can say that God
together in my
mother’s womb.”
– Psalm 139:13 NIV
Your eye color, hair texture all the
way to your ethnicity, and gender
were carefully planned. There are no
mistakes with God. To your parents,
you might have been a mistake, but
you were in the mind of God long
before He created you. “Before I
shaped you in the womb I knew all
about you. Before you saw the light of
day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet
to the nations—that’s what I had in
mind for you.” – Jeremiah 1:5 The
Message
God works all things, including
your life, according to His purpose
and purpose is a powerful thing. Dr.
Myles Munroe said, “where purpose
is unknown, abuse is inevitable.”
Allow me to add.. “where purpose
is unknown or ignored, abuse is
inevitable.” Purpose determines
the function of a thing. A crystal
vase cannot be used as a cricket
bat, it will break because it was not
created for that purpose. And so we
sit with broken, hearts, minds, and
lives because we or someone else
operated outside of purpose. The
awareness and revelation of purpose
will cause us to be intentional, about
time, relationships, resources, and
opportunities.
An unintentional life accepts
everything and does nothing. An
intentional life embraces only the
things that will add to the mission
of significance.” – John C. Maxwell.
A passionate prayer life doesn’t just
happen, healthy habits can’t fall
from the sky. A successful career
and credibility will not happen
overnight and marriage is hard work.
All of life’s most important aspects
demand intentionality. God has
given us His Holy Spirit to empower
us, however, we must be intentional
about doing our part.
understanding God’s purpose is our handle on
understanding and accepting ours. Because
when we know and understand the purposes of
God we can trust His ways and His heart. Walk
in God’s purposes and watch Him entrust Him
with the details of your specific purpose.
BE STRATEGIC IN YOUR LANE
“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.” – Prov. 4:26
It’s a mess out here as we compare the
vulnerabilities and weaknesses of our own lives
with the picture-perfect lives others are posting
on their social media platforms. Don’t get it
twisted we cannot compare apples to grapes.
The truth of the matter is that comparison is
the thief of joy. Who has God called YOU to be?
What has God blessed YOU with? What is God
calling YOU to do? Therein lies your superpower.
Once you’ve mapped out YOU.. you can be
strategic in your lane.
FULLY REPLY ON THE POWER OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the
dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ
Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal
bodies by this same Spirit living within you.” – Rom.
8:11
QUESTIONS FOR
DEEPER RELECTION
• Which key areas in your
life require you to be
more intentional?
• What small changes you
can make to ensure that
you’re more intentional
and consistent in doing so?
Nothing defeats the purpose of the life God has called us
to like self-effort and its cousin, self-reliance. Do not make
the mistakes I’ve made in this area, it is time-consuming,
heartbreaking and an expensive lesson to learn, literally. Please
learn from my mistake and take the steps needed to fully rely
on the power made available to you through surrendering your
life to God’s Holy Spirit.
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SPORT
"MY CHILD
CAN’T PLAY
SPORT"
Over the years, if there is a phrase
that we have heard over and over
again it’s “my child can’t play sport”.
When asking parents why they
think this is the case, it normally
comes down to one of two options.
Either the parent does not consider
themselves sporty and therefore
classifies their child in the same boat
or they say something like “my child
just doesn’t like sport”.
SO WHY AREN’T MORE KIDS
PLAYING SPORT?
During our first few years on the
planet, all our learning starts through
movement. Young kids love to go
outside and play, so why are so many
children giving up playing sport
at a young age? Our suggestion is
because they are not introduced to
sport/play in the appropriate way for
their physical development and for
them to grow a love for sport and
play. Without this love for sport/play,
it becomes something they have to
do and not something they want to
do.
SO WHAT’S THE BEST
APPROACH TO MAKE SURE
OUR KIDS WANT TO PLAY?
When I was growing up, I wanted
to be a famous cricket player. I was
told by everyone around me that the
sooner I can do my 10 000 hours,
the better. The “10 000 hour rule”
suggests that in order to become
good at a single sport, you needed
to practice at least 10 000 hours to
become professional. But that was
20 years ago…
Since then, science has come a
long way. Although it seems quite
obvious that if you want to get better
at something you need to practice,
it’s not about how much you practice
but more about the quality of that
practice. Kids who pick a single
sport from a young age often get
burnout of the sport and give it up
after a few years (as they have lost
their joy to play the sport). Evidence
suggests that there is little proof
that specializing in a single sport
early on in life will give you any more
chance of becoming the best in the
world. Sampling a variety of sports
and growing as an athlete is the way
to go, if we want more kids playing
sport for longer.
THE SPORTS HUB PROGRAM
Using the Long Term Player
Development model found in the
South African Sports for life plan first
released by SASCOC in 2012, the
Sports Hub program was designed
by its founder Henk Oosthuizen. The
program uses the sport sampling
approach (also known as multi-sport
approach) to make sure that every
child can play sport. By making sure
that a child achieves their age and
stage specific physical development
goals, the program helps children
stay active for life. This happens
whether the child wants to pursue
sporting excellence, or simply
wants to play sport to remain active
and live a healthy lifestyle. The
program takes children from Play
ready (focusing on the fundamental
movement skills) to Sports and then
Match Ready (equipping kids to learn
sport skills and play the matches of
the sports that are popular in South
Africa).
EVERY CHILD IS IMPORTANT
We realise that each child is
different that if we want more kids
to continue playing sport for the rest
of their lives, we need to make sure
that each child gets individualised
attention. That’s why the Sports
Hub program promises parents that
their children will be in a group of no
bigger than 10 kids (to one coach).
Sports Hub coaches coach sport
specific skills which is important but learning attributes
like winning and losing are also a priority of the program.
Sports Hub coaches are qualified/trained and are a massive
part of why the program has been such a success. These
coaches love kids and get the best out of our program by
making it the highlight of the kids week.
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
In June 2014, Sports Hub started at a small school in
the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The goal was to
become the best foundation phase sports program in the
world, that young girls and boys would love. Since then,
the program has spread like wildfire, with more than 70
schools, 2000 kids and 14 franchises around the country
all choosing Sports Hub to help unlock the sporting
potential of the kids at their school. The team of Franchise
Owners and Coaches are out in the sun doing what they
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PASTORAL INTERVIEW
two cars, and employment in my
field closed. We understood we were
going against God’s will.
God was telling us we weren’t
listening to Him. God wanted us
because we weren’t sold out. His
instructions were to serve the
people. So, after losing the house,
cars, suffering a miscarriage, and
being newlywed, we accepted the
DO YOU ENGAGE IN ON A
DAILY BASIS?
Due to the small size of the Dutywa
community, the church is active in
many, if not all, activities. We provide
spiritual care to the nearby schools
and the local prison. Our church
offers small groups for counselling
purposes, midweek services and we
do feeding schemes. By the grace of
died and resurrected for the church.
It is His duty; we are only stewards
of the Lord’s church. We spend time
alone as individuals as well. I (Jade)
spend time alone with my thoughts
and the Bible in prayer. My husband
also does this. As a pair, we share
time together. We communicate in
order to gain each other’s input and
ideas. Occasionally, we also spend
WHERE
YOU
CANNOT
SEE!
call to Saldanha Bay. While there,
God, our church is prepared to assist
time away with our children to
Ashwin was still in construction
those affected by natural disasters
recharge. We sometimes rejuvenate
and continuing his own business
in our town, whether it be clothing
with our kids. Working with different
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT
YOURSELF, WERE YOU
BROUGHT UP IN MINISTRY?
Ok, we are Jade and Ashwin
Marcus. Two God-loving people with
bubbly personalities. One a bit more
bubbly than the other, we will not
mention names.
Yes, we were both brought up in
ministry however, I (Jade) have a bit
of both worlds.My parents were both
estate agents whilst being leaders in
the Lord’s church. Ashwin’s parents
had been full-time for the last forty
years after his dad had decided to
leave his job as an almost train driver
to follow the call of God upon his
life. So yeah, we were both brought
up in ministry.
Interviewed by: Claudene Sebolai
How long are you married, do you
have children and what are their
names and ages?
We will be married for forteen
years, this year on December 27 th .
Blessed with two beautiful girls
Mphumelele aged ten and Siphokazi
aged seven.
HOW DID YOU MEET?
We both grew up in Pentecostal
circles, so I knew of Ashwin. I knew
about his dad’s church and attended
church conferences where I saw
him. He may not have seen me
(chuckling). As a young girl, I attended
conferences called “Saamtrek” and
saw a young kid (Ashwin) preaching. I
remember wondering, “What type of
youngster wants to be like the “groot
pastoor”?” Later, when we met, we
were instantly attracted to each
other. From day one, I knew he was
dedicated to God and His people. I
knew if I married him, I’d have to do
the same.
At the time of our marriage, I was
a student of arts and drama, while
Ashwin worked in marketing and
construction. After we were married,
we moved to Saldanha Bay, where
we were assistant pastors and
started a church. We juggled the call
to ministry as we navigated, feeling
we could do both as we listened to
God and did our own thing because
we were young and had no intention
of being in full-time ministry. But we
couldn’t do both. We lost our home,
activities, and God wasn’t happy
since He called us for Him, His
purposes, and His plan. A prophet
and friend told me she dreamed of
Ashwin preaching in a dry, strange
region as the people approached
closer. Before the dream ended, she
saw Ashwin preaching to masses.
On January 25, 2012, while I was
seven months pregnant with our first
child, we attended a conference in
Cape Town. The preacher summoned
us from the back. He predicted
something will happen in a few days,
which worried me as a 7-monthpregnant
woman. He stated it will
transform our life. Knees were weak.
On the 27th, two days later we were
on a flight to Transkei. Accepting
the call was easy but frightening.
Ten years later we can confidently
say that God was in it. Today we still
happily doing ministry in Transkei. By
God’s grace, help and sustenance!
WHAT SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
or food. God has enabled us. Our
church is making inroads in the town
of Dutywa.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH
CONFLICT?
We maintain our neutrality. We
try to bring all sides together to
understand their perspectives. We
know this is God’s church and must
be open to new experiences to
win people. By God’s grace, we’ve
handled a lot of conflict in the last
decade and won people over. That,
I believe, is God’s heart in the midst
of conflict. I live by the principle that
we must love both God and people.
They complement each other. Prayer
and God’s Word help us resolve
conflict.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL
WELL-BEING?
The first step is to acknowledge
that God’s church is not ours, so that
there are no sleepless nights. He has
personalities will induce fatigue.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR
FAVOURITE AND LEAST
FAVOURITE EXPERIENCES IN
MINISTRY?
We love watching God transform
the lives of those who were once
hopeless and irreparable. We have
witnessed Him improve the lives of
others. This is extremely gratifying
and invaluable to us as ministers.
Losing individuals along the path
of leadership is our least favourite
experience. Even if you desire to
retain them with all of your heart,
strength, and power. We are aware
that seasons change and that
individuals move on to new pastures.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR
FAVOURITE BIBLE PASSAGES?
Ashwin’s is 1 Corinthians 15 v 58:
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be
ye steadfast, unmoveable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord,
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for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in
the Lord. Jade’s is 2 Chronicles 20 v 20: And they rose
early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness
of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and
said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem;
Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established;
believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST PRESSING
ISSUE FACING THE CHURCH TODAY?
We believe that the role and relevance of the church are
being minimized. Covid has led individuals to assume that
they do not need the church or a pastor, while Hebrews
10:25 states that we must not overlook the meeting of
the saints. Possibly, you can survive without the church,
but it is highly doubtful because man cannot exist alone
on an island. We require one another for survival. The
church is the only institution that can provide us with
hope for the future, today.
YOU ARE PASTORING A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT
CHURCH IN THE EASTERN CAPE . WHAT
DIFFICULTIES DID LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
POSE TO YOUR WORK AND HOW DID YOU
NAVIGATE THESE CHALLENGES?
A challenge. Early ministry was difficult. But we’ve let
the people teach us and vice versa. Today, interpreters
make talking, preaching, and witnessing easier. It was
difficult with the interpreter at first since we weren’t
sure whether they were delivering the message as we
said it, but we’ve learned to trust them. The children are
fluent in isiXhosa and have been teaching us. My 1-year-
5-month-old started combining isiXhosa and English.
I’d pray to the Lord to help me comprehend what she
wanted. The culture differs. People are still entrenched in
their ways and customs, but by God’s help we’ve learned
how to instil Jesus’ culture.
FROM WHERE YOU STARTED TO WHERE YOU
ARE NOW, HOW HAS THE CHURCH CHANGED?
The church has grown. We’re a multiracial church, so
everyone can feel its beauty. Collectively, not alone,
we succeed. Worship services are multilingual. We
sing in Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English. We allow the
The book you are about to read is the most complete
work to date on spiritual warfare and the kingdom of
Satan. It is detailed and factual, not theory. For the
first time or maybe your second time, you will learn
the truth about the Dark Kingdom: its organization,
methods of operation and power.It is my sincere hope
that this truth will make you free and enable you to
effectively engage the Dark Kingdom in spiritual
combat. For too long the Church has been told by her
ministers that the devil does not have any power. But
then we feel the harsh wipe of reality when a child is
taken from us through death or a husband leaves for
another woman. We try to be spiritual giants, but the
lyrics and warning song from the world drops an
freedom of the spirit and welcome all nations. We
unforgettable melody into our minds and spirits. The
serve Ghanaians, Nigerians,
devil
Zimbabweans,
has great power
Congolese,
in these days in which we live.
Ugandans, etc. They feel free We have at our opened church. the You door can to him in our Churches and
express yourself in your own he language. has come God in to allowed sit by the us cozy to fire. The devil is
do it and worked through us. highly organized and he has enormous plans of
heartbreak and death for you and your family if you
WHAT WERE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE
don’t know how to stop him. In this book you will learn
PANDEMIC ON THE CHURCH how to stop AND them HOW through spiritual warfare.
DO YOU NAVIGATE THE DIFFICULTIES THAT
COVID-19 MAY HAVE CAUSED?
We’ve buried several members since the pandemic
began. We had to be hands-on when individuals were
afraid to open their doors. My spouse buried nonchurch
members occasionally. He helped families when
no one else would and made Jesus renowned during the
pandemic. God’s grace saved us. We keep the vision alive
despite difficulties. Our church and community have been
supportive.
HOW WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE MINISTERS
THAT ARE EXHAUSTED AND FEEL LIKE
THROWING IN THE TOWEL? ESPECIALLY IN THE
POST COVID 19 CONTEXT
It is not easy, but we may say to our friends and
colleagues in the many offices, titles, and churches:
remember the journey. Always in my thoughts is the
song, “When I remember what the Lord has done, I will
never go back.” This nourishes us and keeps us going
because the path ahead is shorter than the one, we’ve
already travelled; maintain the promise. If God has
stated it, it will be done. God’s calling is irrevocable. He
has placed a calling on our lives as ministers, pastors,
and church leaders. This cannot be consumed on the
worst or the best of days. It endures forever. Seek out
sound advice and positive counsel. You can succeed
if you surround yourself with people who will inspire
you to persist. Keep covered. Sit at the feet of wisdom
and understanding and remain faithful to the call. It is
something that God has imposed on us. He who called
us is trustworthy. I usually recommend pausing but not
stopping. It is acceptable to take a break for a breath of
fresh air, but whatever you do, do not delay. Don’t stop!
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
Brother DINI PASCAL ABANDA
We live in a day of exciting growth, when churches
are experiencing a new outpouring of the Holy
Spirit and new believers are being gathered in.
The challenge is clear. Christians need to be firmly
grounded in the truths of scripture, so that they
are equipped to give teaching and pastoral help to
new believer. Perhaps the most significant words
in the Bible are these by our Lord: “And you shall
know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”
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D I N I P A S C A L A B A N D A
The violent battle for the
Prayer Warriors
Br. Dini Pascal Abanda
Volume 1
ABOUT THE BOOK
The book you are about to read is the most complete
work to date on spiritual warfare and the kingdom of
Satan. It is detailed and factual, not theory. For the
first time or maybe your second time, you will learn
the truth about the Dark Kingdom: its organization,
methods of operation and power. It is my sincere
hope that this truth will make you free and enable
you to effectively engage the Dark Kingdom in
spiritual combat. For too long the Church has been
told by her ministers that the devil does not have
any power. But then we feel the harsh wipe of reality
when a child is taken from us through death or a
husband leaves for another woman. We try to be
spiritual giants, but the lyrics and warning song from
the world drops an unforgettable melody into our
minds and spirits. The devil has great power in these
days in which we live. We have opened the door to
him in our Churches and he has come in to sit by
the cozy fire. The devil is highly organized and he
has enormous plans of heartbreak and death for you
and your family if you don’t know how to stop him.
In this book you will learn how to stop them through
spiritual warfare.
John 8:32
Bro Dini Pascal is a Cameroonian and a commission
member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in
the Buea Diocese of Cameroon. He has been in the
renewal since 2009. He was elected the Catholic
Charismatic Diocesan secretary since 2015. He
has his calling in the deliverance and evangelical
ministry and has been traveling nationally and
internationally with the Divine message of the
Kingdom. He had a degree in Biblical studies at St
Augustine College Johannesburg South Africa.
Call/WhatsApp:0838941986
Email: dinipascal10@gmail.com

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As one studies physical warfare, it is obvious that one of the most
important ingredients of victory in battle is the ability to determine
the strengths and weaknesses of your enemy. Although not always
possessing superior forces or armament, the winning army in a battle
engagement usually possesses superior skills in the exploration
of enemy forces. This includes: strengths, weaknesses, type of
armament, possible strategies in warfare, etc.
Is not the same true for spiritual warfare. Should we not know what
are the strategies, power, types of organization of forces and other
vital information about the army that our sworn enemy the devil
commands?
These are vital truths which the Church needs to understand if we are
to wage the “good fight of faith.” The religious clichés – “Don’t worry
about the devil, he doesn’t have any power; greater is He that is in
you than he that is in the world; the devil doesn’t have any power
unless God gives it to him” – are not sufficient for victory in these
times of extreme warfare in which we live. The spiritual warfare in our
day is intense – a battle against God and His representatives on the
earth today, the Church.
Of course, we must not forget that power, like most other things is
relative. Compared to God, the devil and his kingdom do not possess
great power. However, compared to mankind in the flesh, the devil is
very powerful indeed. Without the presence of the sweet Holy Spirit
in our lives, we would be like a finely dressed soldier without any
weapons against the attack of the members of the Dark Kingdom.
But thank God for the Holy Spirit! Thank God for the Lord Jesus
our intercessor who is seated at the right hand of the Father and
“whoever lives to make intercession” for us in the Kingdom of God.
Thank God for our spiritual weapons!
Thank God for the precious gifts of the Holy Spirit and prayer. The
Lord has so graciously given these to us. But none of these weapons
will do us any good if we are not able to recognize the schemes and
attacks of the devil. What good would it do you to know what to do if
you cannot recognize an attack of the devil?
If you are in the ministry, you will recognize the work of the enemy
not only in your own church or ministry, but also among your fellow
ministers. Ministers are very distrustful of one another, jealous, and
quick to find fault with what a fellow pastor (Priest) or other minister
is doing instead of rejoicing that something is being done for God.
This is a problem that is recognized.
We realize it is wrong and that
the Lord wants unity in the Body.
What is the problem? Is it jealousy?
Pride? Selfish ambition? Yes, but we
must realize that these are only the
symptoms of the real problem. The
actual problem is our failure to both
see and counteract the spiritual
work of the devil, principalities,
powers, rulers of darkness and
wicked spirits in the heavenliest.
THE SPIRIT WORLD
DOMINATES THE PHYSICAL
It is well known among non-
Christians, that everything in the
spirit realm takes precedence over
the physical realm. The members
of the Dark Kingdom know that
everything is first birthed in the
spirit world. This is because
spiritual things are of a higher
order than are physical things. The
spirit world dominates the physical
world. This is one reason the Word
of God encourages us to develop
our- selves spiritually and to set our
mind on things above in the realm
of the spirit.
Whenever God calls a man or
woman to a specific task or ministry,
He births the ministry spiritually
first. They may not even be aware
in their physical body that this
“birthing” has occurred, but it has
already happened in the spirit
world. Consequently the devil,
being a spirit being, is alerted to
this spiritual birth. He goes about
immediately to destroy what God
has established in order to make
the ministry given to that person
be stillborn. This principle is also
reflected in Herod’s attempt to
destroy the Lord Jesus at birth.
Reflect on the parable our Lord told
of the Sower and you will also see
this truth.
Our inability to understand spiritual
matters and spiritual things has
hindered our whole understanding
of the Bible, especially the New
Testament and the ministry of the
Holy Spirit. What is the ministry
of the Holy Spirit now during the
Church age? How many things
can you list right now that are His
ministry? If you don’t know, how
can He be your Helper?
This great truth is borne out by
many scriptures. Perhaps the best
one for us to consider is found in
Acts. “And it came to pass, that,
while Apollo’s was at Corinth,
Paul having passed through the
upper coasts came to Ephesus:
and finding certain Disciples, He
said unto them, ‘Have ye received
the Holy Ghost since ye believed?’
And they said unto him, ‘We have
not so much as Heard whether
there be any Holy Ghost.’ And he
said unto them, ‘Unto what then
were ye baptized?’ And they said,
‘Unto John’s Baptism.’ Then said
Paul, ‘John verily baptized with the
baptism of Repentance, Saying unto
the people, that they should believe
on him which should come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus.’ When
they heard this, they were baptized
in the name of the Lord Jesus. And
When Paul had laid His hands upon
them, the Holy Ghost came on
them; and they spoke with tongues,
and prophesied. And all the men
were about twelve.” Acts 19:1-7
Paul does not find fault with the
baptism of John because it was
from Heaven. He says it was a
baptism of repentance and in
the faith of the coming Messiah.
He goes on to speak of the faith
of those who heard John as
evidenced by their being baptized
into the name of Him who would
come after John, i.e., Jesus the
Messiah.
But Paul is not contrasting the
baptism of John with that of
Jesus as many have supposed.
He is contrasting the baptism
of repentance in water with the
baptism of the Spirit or the baptism
of (into) spiritual gifts. The Greek
text, pneuma hagion, is nearly
always translated as Holy Spirit,
but it does not always refer to the
Holy Spirit as we shall see later. It
can also mean spiritual gifts and
often does.
It is evident that Paul believed in
the doctrine of laying on of hands.
This was considered an elementary
doctrine of the early Church as
evidenced in Hebrews 6:1-4. The
early Church knew about and
practiced the laying on of hands
and Paul does so here in Acts by
laying hands on these twelve men.
“And when Paul laid his hands
upon them, the Holy Spirit came
upon them, and they spoke with
tongues and prophesied.” These
were the spiritual gifts they
received when Paul laid his hands
upon them. These gifts came from
the Holy Spirit.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
The book you are about to read is the most complete work to date on spiritual warfare and the kingdom of
Satan. It is detailed and factual, not theory. For the first time or maybe your second time, you will learn the truth
about the Dark Kingdom: its organization, methods of operation and power. It is my sincere hope that this truth
will make you free and enable you to effectively engage the Dark Kingdom in spiritual combat. For too long the
Church has been told by her ministers that the devil does not have any power. But then we feel the harsh wipe
of reality when a child is taken from us through death or a husband leaves for another woman. We try to be
spiritual giants, but the lyrics and warning song from the world drops an unforgettable melody into our minds
and spirits. The devil has great power in these days in which we live. We have opened the door to him in our
Churches and he has come in to sit by the cozy fire. The devil is highly organized and he has enormous plans of
By: Natasja Solomon
heartbreak and death for you and your family if you don’t know how to stop him. In this book you will learn how
to stop them through spiritual warfare.
I’m sure you’ll agree that we all want
to be the best parents we can be. We
all believe we have a lot of parenting
ideas. As parents, we have our own
hopes and dreams for our children.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BROTHER DINI PASCAL ABANDA
We live in a day of exciting growth, when churches are
experiencing a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit and new believers
are being gathered in.
The challenge is clear. Christians need to be firmly grounded in the
truths of scripture, so that they are equipped to give teaching and
pastoral help to new believer. Perhaps the most significant words in
the Bible are these by our Lord: “And you shall know the truth and
the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32
Evangelist Dini Pascal is a Cameroonian and a commission member
of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Buea Diocese of
Cameroon. He has been in the renewal since 2009. He was elected
the Catholic Charismatic Diocesan secretary since 2015. He has
his calling in the deliverance and evangelical ministry and has been
traveling nationally and internationally with the Divine message of
the Kingdom. He had a degree in Biblical studies at St Augustine
College Johannesburg South Africa and He is the leader of Catholic
Charismatic Renewal at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Brits
under the Arch dioceses of Pretoria.
THE SPIRIT WORLD DOMINATES THE PHYSICAL
WORLD. THIS IS ONE REASON THE WORD OF
GOD ENCOURAGES US TO DEVELOP OUR- SELVES
SPIRITUALLY AND TO SET OUR MIND ON THINGS
ABOVE IN THE REALM OF THE SPIRIT.
But then life happens, and things
spiral out of control, forcing us to
be the parent we don’t want to be.
We can become stuck in patterns
of responding to our children that
we don’t like, many of which we are
familiar with, without understanding
why. Our life experiences, like those
of our children, shape who we are.
Because parenting is so challenging,
we get our information about children
and parenting from a variety of
sources, including our own parents,
family, friends, child care, schools,
professionals, and the media. As
parents, we sometimes ONLY
repeat what we know. Most of
what we know comes from our own
experiences, specifically how our
parents raised us. Many of these
experiences, as painful as they are,
may have a long-term impact on
us. The attitudes and perspectives
we have about children, parenting,
and families are significantly shaped
by our early development in our
biological families. Knowing our roles
as parents and the impact we have on
our children’s future helps us succeed.
As parents, we may lose ourselves
from time to time due to triggers
caused by unresolved issues. Such
occurrences can lead to situations
that are harmful to both the child and
the parent. As parents, it is critical
that we do not allow our emotions,
particularly
negative
and toxic ones,
to steer us.
We don’t
want to instill
fear in our
children and
allow them to
create their own
little monsters.
We need to watch
our own behavior and
even our tone of voice as parents
because we are being watched by
small little eyes all the time.
I’d like to use this opportunity
to encourage parents to seek
forgiveness for their own childhood
traumas and to listen to their inner
child, who must first be healed. We
are able to be a more present parent
to our children as a result of taking
the time to work on ourselves first. In
today’s fast-paced world, we all know
that family life has become complex
and difficult to maintain; however,
there is always hope, and we must
keep it alive no matter what.
In my work as a parenting life coach,
I have met many parents who are
overwhelmed with the task of
parenting and who are susceptible to
the influence of others (I do not see
anything wrong in seeking advice but
some voices cause more harm than
good).
As
parents, I
believe we
have the
ability to
influence
and change
our children
to become the
best versions of
themselves. We can
do this by influencing
them through our words and actions
to become responsible adults. So, as
parents, we are the most important
people in the lives of all children, not
just our own. Our task is enormous
as we shape the next generation with
clear instruction from the word of
God as stated in Proverbs 22:6 “Train
up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart
from it.”
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL
HINTS.
• Listening to your children while
maintaining eye contact
• Do not be distracted when
talking to your child
• Have fun by allowing them to
lead the play
• Mirror and reinforce good
behavior at all times
• Introduce new experiences
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Love Liya:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT
THE TENDER AGE OF TEN!
“Believe in Yourself, Know Yourself
and Use Your talent to Uplift Yourself”
Liya enjoyed playing with soft clay when she was five
years old. She began by sculpting dogs, miniature
food, ballerinas, and princesses, but her favorite
sculpture was a small chi wow. She had plenty
of time to practice during lockdown because her
mother was on maternity leave, and we spent a lot
of time together. Her mother recognized her talent
and decided to purchase polymer clay. She watched
numerous YouTube videos of American polymer
clay artists. Creative Rachel inspired her. Rachel is a
talented sculptor who creates cut miniature foods,
and a few resin charms. They too purchased polymer
clay, cutters, and other tools.
Liya began by mixing her own colors with chalk
pastels, adding her own designs to what she had
learned to make it her own. Then we decided to make
it into jewelry. We started an Instagram page to see how
people reacted, and I received positive feedback. She was
shy at first and didn’t believe in herself. Her confidence
grew as she worked on improving her skills. My advice
to young people her age is to believe in themselves,
get to know themselves and use their talents to better
themselves. We as a family assisted her in preparing for
her first market in January of this year. She has already
attended six markets this year. When she went to the
markets, she received a lot of positive feedback, and
she wants to pass that on to other kids her age. Living
in South Africa is difficult, but by pooling our resources,
we can build a stronger nation. Children, as they say, are
our future. We are South Africa’s future, and we have the
ability to effect change.
Assume that each of us starts a business that will
create jobs in our community. We can not only provide
a job but also encourage those who work for us to be
the best they can be. I know it’s not easy because we
don’t all have the same support system or resources,
but I also know that when you spread positivity, people
will be drawn to it and will help you in any way they can.
We’ve had family, friends, and strangers join us and offer
her assistance and support in a variety of ways. People
are eager to assist when they see potential in the next
generation.
Liya is ten, and her generation is known as the Alpha
Generation. They have a huge responsibility to help heal
our country. Growing up on the Cape Flats, I witnessed
many people struggle. When we see children begging at
traffic lights, it breaks our hearts. This was not intended
by God for our lives. When I see people struggling, it
breaks my heart because I know that God has called each
of us to a specific purpose. God has called us for such
a time as this. We have been chosen by God to make
a difference in our communities. All we need to do is
pray and ask for His assistance. An ear to hear him, eyes
to seek Him, and a heart to inquire of Him as to
why we were born.
We must be God’s light and salt. Complaining
about crime and poverty won’t help. We must
win souls and create jobs. We must empower
others. When we tap into God’s purpose, plan,
vision, and mission for our life, we will experience
transformation in ourselves and others. Daily
prayer is vital. He will guide us. God arranged
opportunities before we were born. Our names
are in the book of life. It’s best to obey God’s
voice and word, not your heart.
As a parent, I hope and pray that we can support
and encourage the next generation to be the best
they can be. To those small souls who are called
to be entrepreneurs; to be Kingdom builders. To
develop their vision and mission. By doing so, we
will make the world a better place.
Living in South Africa is difficult, but by
pooling our resources, we can build a stronger
nation. Children, as they say, are our future.
We are South Africa’s future, and we have
the ability to effect change.
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TEENS
“DO NOT
CONFORM ANY
LONGER TO
THE PATTERN
OF THIS
WORLD, BUT BE
TRANSFORMED
BY THE
RENEWING OF
THE MIND.”
(ROMANS 12:2)
By: Cynthia Booysen
We are living in an era when identity is a hot topic of discussion. How
we identify refers to not only how we define ourselves, but also how
we want the rest of the world to recognize us. As young people in
today’s culture, we are bombarded with images of what our identity
should look like. Our identity as Christians is first and foremost in
Christ Jesus, but how can we live that identity out? It all begins with
our daily pursuit of Christ. Conform your mind to Christ, and learn
and believe what God says about you. As the saying goes, “What you
believe, is what you become” “If then you have been raised with Christ,
seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand
of God. Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on
earth” (Colossians 3:1-2)
Young people frequently allow their experiences, mistakes, hangups,
and struggles to define them. Their vulnerabilities define their
identity. I recall a time when I was a young girl and struggled with low
self-esteem, an inferiority complex, and rejection. Growing up, people
told me I wasn’t good enough; they made fun of my dark skin, saying
I’d never amount to anything because of how I looked. My identity
and behavioral problems as a young girl were greatly influenced by the
labels I was subjected to when I was growing up. My flaws and what
other people had to say about me began to define who I was.
When I first received salvation, I struggled to believe what the Bible
said about me. I struggled for a long time to reconcile myself to God’s
word and how He sees me. Beginning in 2017, I enrolled in a series
of teachings titled “Renewal of the Mind,” and the Lord began to work
in my heart about renewing the way I think during that series. “Do not
conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by
the renewing of the mind.” (Romans 12:2)
Identity has a direct impact on our values and
self-worth. We evaluate ourselves based on
how well we perform when our identity is in our
success. Being a preacher, singer, artist, or dancer
are examples of performance-based identities.
We assess ourselves based on our abilities. I
used to work very hard in ministry and serve like
nobody’s business. I later realized that I valued
myself based on the applause I got from people,
and when I didn’t get a thank you or praise from
people, I based my value and identity on that
failure. When a person’s identity is not rooted
in Christ, they become like leaves on a tree that
blows in whatever direction the wind takes them.
We must teach our children the significance of
locating their identity in the only one who never
changes, God!
This is something I’ve learned as I’ve walked in
my transformed identity, and I believe it will help
you as well.
God created us on Purpose in His image –
Young people must understand that their mistakes
and hang-ups have no bearing on their creation in
the image of God.
God’s love does not fail, nor does it change
towards us- Psalm 136 :1 “Declares that the Lord
is good, and His Love never fails.
God genuinely cares about the details of our
lives- Young people need to be reminded of
Luke 12:7...to know that God is concerned about
even the smallest details in their lives. They must
understand that He loves them so much that His
concern extends beyond their ability to care for
themselves.
In Christ, our identity is solely based on Him
and His Love. Our identity determines the type of
person we will be and how we will treat others, so
it is critical for a young person to work on identity
issues as early as possible in life. The world says,
“Find out who you are,” but God says, “Discover
who I created you to be in Christ Jesus.”
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ATHEIST
toA P O
to
S T L E
“LEADERSHIP IS SERVANTHOOD”
By: Charlene Ainslie
My testimony is a colorful one, to
say the least. After years of being
a party girl and an atheist, the Lord
gently led me to him in 2015, and
on 7 June I fully surrendered my
life to Jesus. People often tell me,
“Charlene, if you got saved, there
must be a God.” I went from being a
menace to becoming a minister and
an atheist to becoming an apostle
serving my King and liberating the
captives from everything I had been
chained for.
From 2015 – 2019 I immersed
myself in the Word, worship
team, and life group leader. I
studied through SATS and then
the Lord guided me to CSSM
(Cape Supernatural School of
Ministry) which is the South African
counterpart of Bethel Supernatural
School of Ministry and I completed
2 years there under the leadership
of Prophet Sally Goodwin and the
team. By the grace of God, I was
ordained in 2019 via Kingdom
Ministries International, a ministry
established by the late and
legendary Apostle Alfie Fabe, who
was known for his inspirational
preaching, visionary leadership,
and global ministry establishment.
Apostle Llewellyn Williams and
the Fabe family continue to direct
this magnificent covering that I am
currently still under.
In October 2019, the Lord gave
me my first assignment: to put
together a crusade on the football
field in my hometown of Table View.
Everything about that crusade was
God-led, and six of the 52 churches
in the community partnered with me
to change lives and get the “church”
out of the building. That day, we
witnessed many miracles and many
connections where fellowship,
revival, and networking were
essential. During this time, I also
began holding Friday night meetings
called “Upperroom Nights,” where
we began to witness an increasing
number of miracles, signs, and
wonders. People were coming from
all over Cape Town to be immersed
in the Lord’s presence and set free in
deliverance.
“Then Covid Happened,” those
famous words that we will all
remember for a long time. I went
to Hermanus for a while to regroup
and hear what the Lord was saying
during those difficult times. We
learned how to connect outside of
the church building by using online
services and getting creative with
our connection and intimacy. It
compelled people to not only praise
the Lord in the building, but also
to BE the church outside the walls,
seeking his presence in the stillness
of our own spaces. After I returned
to Cape Town from Hermanus for
a brief respite, the Lord said, “It is
time,” and I resumed hosting the
Upperroom Nights. This time, I was
primarily focused on deliverance
as my ministry, and I was really
coming up against strongholds,
powers, and principalities that had
oppressed not only individuals but
entire communities. God never fails
to deliver, and many people were
saved, healed, and delivered during
this time.
As most seasons change and
evolve, so do I, and during this time,
the Lord revealed to me that He was
calling me to move into the office
of Apostle and continue working
with leaders in the community
and surrounding cities, as well as
connecting internationally with
leaders from countries such as the
Philippines, Uganda, Pakistan, and
the United States. We continue to
host online prayer, intercession, and
deliverance meetings to encourage
these five-fold ministers to walk
worthy of their callings, serving
Christ, and releasing captives.
Marketing and design have always
been a passion and skill of mine,
allowing me to collaborate with
various ministries and leaders to
edify the body and glorify God.
Our ministry extends beyond what
we do behind the pulpit and into
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everything we do. “And whatever you do or
say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him,”
says Colossians 3:17. So collaborating on a
marketing, design, and social media platform
is also part of my ministry. Here, I collaborate
with other Christian businesswomen and have
launched a project called Kingdom Connectors
- Rise of the Ruth Anointing. This focuses
on networking, partnering, and encouraging
women in business, and how, just as Ruth
learned from the other women in the wheat
field, we can work, grow, and inspire together.
If you want to join this group of women who
support women in loyalty and love, find us on
Facebook at @kingdomconnectors.
In the account of feeding the 5000, Jesus
said to his disciples, “You feed them” - he was
speaking spiritually and naturally because the
crowds were hungry. We need to feed our
community with bread as well as meet their
daily needs, so we have an initiative called
Buckets 4 Africa in which we partner with local
organizations that feed the communities. We
provide buckets of dry food and milk blend to
various NPOs and NGOs. There are numerous
ways to collaborate with this initiative, so
please contact us if you would like to learn
more about it and how you or your ministry
can help those in need. @buckets4africa
I look forward to working with all ministers,
leaders, and organizations who believe
their congregations or teams would benefit
from group deliverance. As Jesus preached,
healed, and ministered in public, he also cast
out demons, and we know He is the same
yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8),
so this is desperately needed in the body of
Christ today. Fear, trauma, anxiety, depression,
and other issues are on God’s mind. Let us be
revival rather than waiting for it. Please contact
me for any upcoming meetings, events, or
gatherings where my team and I can be a
blessing to those whom the Father desires to
heal. Let us wash each other’s feet because
leadership is servanthood.
Kingdom blessings
WWW.KINGDOMGROUNDMINISTRIES.COM
KINGDOMGROUNDMINISTRIES@GMAIL.COM
+27 71 628 2509
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Meet Lisa Craye, Executive Director of
Hands With Words, a Non-Profit Company,
established to love, serve and uplift the Deaf
into being a part of God’s Kingdom on earth!
Stay tuned for the next edition
of CLM, where Lisa will help
us understand more about the
Deaf, The SASL Bible Translation
Project and also of how God is
fulfilling not only the mission
but also the vision of Hands
With Words!
Did you know that there are at least 600 000 Deaf in
South Africa whose first language is South African Sign
Language?
Hands With Words is spearheading the South
African Sign Language (SASL) Bible Translation
Project, having released the first set of SASL
Bible passages in 2019 and preparing to
release the second set of Bible passages in
2023?

CELEBRATING SINGLENESS
SINGLE,
CELIBATE &
CONTENT!
By: Esmé Adonis
Thirteen years ago, I made a decision that would forever
define my season of singleness. Even though I didn’t
know how much of an impact this decision would
have on my life, I felt it was the right one to make at
the moment. We tend to believe that sex establishes
relationships; however, I grew tired of the lying, cheating,
and feelings of being used. Why are we not being
educated on the dangers of sleeping around? Because
of unplanned pregnancies, our young girls have to leave
school, our young men (the few who are responsible)
have to leave school and find work, and our parents have
to take care of our children. This generation is being
forced to grow up, and
the responsibilities leave
no room for children to
be children. The devil is a
whole big liar!
Children must be
established in their Godgiven
identities, and Godly
principles must serve as
their foundation; however,
we have left it to the
worldly system to tell them
who they are and teach
them about sex. Juanita Bynum says “we are not married
because we are not single”, meaning that we first need
to be delivered from the soul ties of all our previous
partners. When we have sex with someone, 2 people/
souls/spirits become one, but becoming one was only
ever meant for the marriage covenant.
I started dating someone, liked him, and shared things
with him. We started hugging and kissing, which led
to him touching me in an inappropriate way (which to
this day still angers me). I ended it because he wanted
to sleep with me and I didn’t want to break my promise
to God. Although I was lonely at times and craved
companionship, my relationship with God was never
LOVING GOD IS
WHAT MAKES
THE WAIT
WORTH IT.
jeopardized by it. I choose JESUS over any man, any day!
Three days of intense lust ensued (as we later
discovered he had a spirit of lust on him which then also
attached to me). God alone fought that battle for me. I
cried and begged God to take it away. Lust subsided but
lingered! Then one day, while randomly chatting with my
mentor, she suggested I watch NO MORE SHEETS by
Juanita Bynum. At one point, in the video, Juanita says to
the audience to find a tissue and start wiping themselves
down while declaring NO MORE (mention the person’s
name here). I decided to do the same as I felt led by
Holy Spirit. I started wiping myself down and declared
NO MORE, NO MORE, NO MORE. I cried out to God to
cleanse me and purify me and He
did exactly that!
Then Holy Spirit said to me,
HER TESTIMONY WAS NOW
MY DELIVERY. I pray my
testimony will be someone’s
deliverance in Jesus’ Name! A
certain scripture has been in my
life since the beginning of my
journey, and I never understood
why Father kept bringing me back
to it. Isaiah 54:5 Your maker is your
husband. I finally had my revelation
in December 2021. Father told me: HE is to remain, my
HUSBAND, as I am in covenant with HIM, as I still await my
husband here on earth. Meaning, that if I were to engage in
sexual activity, I would be betraying God, and I don’t want
to do that!
Being celibate isn’t a simple path. You need to be
grounded and committed. It takes faith, courage, selfcontrol,
and commitment. Loving God is what makes the
WAIT worth it. I’m sure that God honors and respects
our COVENANT just as much as I do. So, until I meet
my husband here on this earth, I will forever wear
my FATHER’S ring as a sign of our commitment and
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MARRIAGE
In a time when our lives felt
by God? The giant slayer wasn’t a man
serve your gods or worship the gold
completely out of control, with the
of weak faith since he followed God’s
item you’ve set up, oh king. Love it!
enemy relentlessly attempting to
heart.
Our God can save us, but even if not.
shape our thinking, I was reminded
You may suppose these Old
We won’t bow My God can answer
of a Proverbs verse that I treasure. A
Testament examples were hampered
my petition, but I’ll still trust Him if He
friend gave me a coffee cup with it
by sin. I did. So, let’s browse the New
doesn’t.
beautifully printed across the front!
Testament, shall we? Paul, who wrote
Prayer is a very powerful tool, and
What a good way to start the day!
most of the New Testament, prays 3
the Bible teaches that it is impossible
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord
times for God to remove a “thorn in
to please God without faith! That
with all your heart, and lean not on
his flesh,” but God answers no and His
being said, our faith should be in
your own understanding.” Trust Him!
grace will carry him through (2
the One we’re praying to, not in the
FOR
BETTER
AND FOR
WORSE
My wife ran towards God rather
than away from Him as she wrestled
with Him to see things from His
perspective. She found peace and
breakthrough while reading the book
of Samuel and the account of Hannah,
who couldn’t have a child. 1 Samuel
1:6 says the Lord closed Hannah’s
womb, but she prayed and cried out
to Him, and He answered her prayer.
She gave birth to his plan and glory.
Samuel. A great prophet embraced
God. God knows best; trust Him. God
had opened my wife’s eyes to our
situation. We don’t use his methods.
He wants us to believe Him even
Corinthians
12:7-10). In
Gethsemane,
Jesus prays.
Jesus, facing
the agony of
the cross and
dying for the
sins of the
world, prayed
Matthew
26:29. “Father,
if it’s possible,
let this cup
pass from Me;
however, Your will be done!” Who
“OUR FAITH
SHOULD BE
IN THE ONE
WE’RE PRAYING
TO, NOT IN
THE THING
WE’RE PRAYING
FOR OR IN
THE PRAYER
ITSELF!”
thing we’re praying for or
in the prayer itself! We
can trust Him even if He
says no. Living faith is one
that is rooted in the Living
God. I’d like to encourage
you. Don’t rely on your
own understanding! Don’t
let misunderstandings and
disappointments influence
your thinking. The amazing
thing is that we can trust
Him even when the
outcome does not match
our prayers. I recall the
night after our friend’s baby girl died.
when we don’t understand. Because
could accuse Paul or Jesus of lacking
We stayed up all night praying and
Hannah believed in Him, God
faith? But God ignored their requests.
worshiping the Lord. We were hurt
reopened Hannah’s womb. Too often,
Let that sink in. Father’s plan, will,
and weak as a result of our ordeals,
By: Leeroy Booysen &
Jethro Smith
“Our faith should be in the One we’re
praying to, not in the thing we’re
praying for or in the prayer itself!”
At around 6 a.m., eleven months
into our marriage, I’m holding my
pregnant wife in my arms as she drifts
in and out of consciousness. Every
few minutes, I can feel her body go
limp between gut-wrenching cries
of agony. I’m praying nonstop, trying
not to think about the possibility that
she’ll cross over to the other side
and leave me sitting on the bedroom
floor, holding her limp body. After a
few days in the hospital, she returned
with a flat stomach and a deep, silent
sadness that I couldn’t solve or cure.
Her joy seemed to die that day, along
with our unborn child.
She didn’t get out of bed for a few
days after that. Days when she was
engulfed by darkness. She’d wake up
in tears and stay that way until sunset.
“God, why did this happen?” “Will
we ever be able to have children?”
“We are terrified! We don’t want to
go through that trauma again!” These
kinds of thoughts served as a
soundtrack for this season.
Days turned into weeks, then
months, and I wondered when this
period of deep mourning would end!
Will it ever end? My wife was now
dealing with nagging questions that
couldn’t be neatly answered. “Am I
sterile?” “Will I ever be able to have
children?” If this season wasn’t difficult
enough, a couple we really love in the
Lord went through something similar
and gave birth to a stillborn (we found
out we were pregnant within weeks
of each other and our kids were going
to grow up together). “But why, Lord?
We prayed! We intervened!” “Why,
Lord? Will it ever end?” Have you
ever wondered if God didn’t answer
your prayers because your faith
wasn’t strong enough? Or how about
another believer implying, “If only you
had more faith, if only you prayed
more!”
Our own opinions and
understanding can be so
dangerous that they can shape
and change our attitude toward
circumstances, people, and God
for better or for worse! How many
times have we attempted to fit this
complicated, wonderful life into a cute
little package that we can manage,
understand, and control? Can you
recall the last time you heard untrue
gossip about someone? Saying things
that sound good and spiritual but end
up betraying God’s image and heart.
This is exactly what Christians do
unknowingly when we begin to form
our own opinions that contradict what
the Bible teaches.
we blame our lack of faith for God’s
unanswered prayers.
We can deeply and unknowingly
hurt others in an instant simply by
implying, “God didn’t answer your
prayers because you lacked faith or
didn’t pray enough!” Could it be that
God’s will, plan, and purpose are
different from what I’m praying for?
To comprehend God’s ways, read
scripture. Jesus told His disciples
to pray for the Father’s will in Matt
6:9-13. John teaches that if we pray
according to God’s will, it will be
done. Moses, a man of faith, begs the
Lord to enter the promised land in
Deuteronomy 3:23-27. LORD says,
“Enough” “Don’t talk to Me about
this!” 2 Sam 12: King David begs God
to spare the child born of his sin with
Bathsheba. He fasts and cries. Later,
David wished to build a temple for
the Lord, but God refused. His son
builds the temple. David was denied
and purpose was different than their
own. In Daniel 3:17-18, Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abednego declare their
confidence. If tossed into the flames,
our God can save us. And He’ll save
us, oh king. If He doesn’t, we won’t
but we were able to trust Him, and so
can you!
It’s a decision you can make right
now that you’ll never regret! Trust
Him with all your heart.
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EDUCATION
YOU WANT PRACTICAL
TRAINING?
African governing authorities.
Not every student can
Some seminaries focus
afford to spend three years
exclusively on the academic
on campus, or just want some
side of theological education
foundational knowledge
but at BISA we believe the
so we offer a year-long
pleasant fruit of theological
Gap Year programme (non-
studies is to be seen in the
accredited) looking at
spiritual life of God’s people
Christian foundations and
and in their service to others.
applying them practically.
Consequently, BISA faculty
For mature students in full
DO YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO OBEY
GOD, TO STUDY, AND INSPIRE
HEARTS AND MINDS WITH
and students gather weekly
in fellowship groups to pray
together and have upbuilding
interaction. Every semester
also has a full “Quiet Day,”
time employment we offer a
part-time Christian Leadership
Programme (CLP), taught at
several venues across Cape
Town during evening sessions;
when the normally busy
the CLP runs over three years
class schedule is dedicated
and is non-accredited.
OUR HISTORY
During the early 1900’s in South
Africa, there were no Bible Colleges
in the country and theological
education was only available through
the public universities. A handful
of ministers in Cape Town were
concerned about this and set about
addressing the need for independent
theological education. They were
determined to establish a college
where the doctrines of the Bible
would be taught.
In 1923, they founded the Bible
Institute of South Africa (BISA).
The campus was initially situated
in Mowbray, Cape Town and just
before World War II the Institute
moved to its present day home in
Kalk Bay, Cape Town, where the
campus buildings still bear the names
of our great patrons: Marsh, Douglas,
Daintree and Kingon. In April 2023
the Bible Institute of South Africa
will celebrate its centenary – quite a
milestone for any institution and one
for which we give God all honour and
praise!
BISA’s aim then, was the same as
today; to equip men and women for
work in missions, ministry and the
market place. Students come to us to
learn ‘To Know Christ and to Make
Him Known’.
Using the Bible as their handbook,
students from many nations have
been prepared in the Word and in
practice for effective witness to
people with differing worldviews in
every walk of life.
BISA is interdenominational
(as in not linked to any church
denomination) with students
admitted from churches around
the world. It is common to have up
to a dozen nations and languages
represented on campus.
WHY STUDY THEOLOGY?
Have you ever listened to a Church
Sermon or a Christian speaker on the
web and wondered to yourself ‘Is this
what the Bible really teaches?’
Theology is an important topic to
tackle because we need the ability
to identify authentic voices in an
age where so many teachers claim
to have authority on what is right or
wrong.
At the Bible Institute we
teach the Bible as God’s trustworthy
and authoritative Word; it is always
at the centre of our curriculum
and training. Our method of study
and teaching employs a historic,
protestant and reformational
interpretation of scripture. We
believe that the Bible is God’s Word
revealed to men. We therefore
accept the trustworthiness of its
historical record, the authority of its
teachings, and the truth of all Christ’s
utterances it contains.
WHY CHOOSE US?
The Bible Institute has a rich
history of training men and women
for the ministry, both in theory and
in practice. Over the years, many
students have been equipped for
ministry in pastoral ministry and
church planting, in missions, as child
and youth workers, as women’s
workers, as counsellors, as educators
and in the general market place.
Using the Bible as their handbook,
students from many nations have
been prepared in practical theology
for effective witness to people with
differing worldviews, in every walk
of life.
WHAT’S OUR GOAL FOR YOU?
Our concern is more than just
to impart knowledge; we want to
take that knowledge and use it in
the development of the skills and
character that students will need
to be effective in their lives and
ministries.
Our goal is to help each student
develop a Christian world-and-life
view. We want each student to think
creatively and critically about the
issues they face in life and work. We
don’t talk down from an ivory tower
of high ideals; rather our training
helps the student face gospel issues
head-on when confronted by views
that are not Biblical.
to devotional meditation
on Scripture and prayer.
Throughout their studies all
students are required to be
involved in a ministry in a local
church which is evaluated as
part of their course. Every
year each fellowship group
goes on a ministry outreach
with one of the lecturers to
put into practice what they
have been learning. Spiritual
growth is encouraged in each
student not only through
ministry activities but also by
encouraging students to stop
and seek the presence of the
Lord.
STAFF
BISA employs full time, part
time and adjunct lecturers, all
of whom focus on academic
and practical application in
their teaching. In our Winter
School courses, held in July,
we host visiting lecturers who
are experts in their field. The BISA faculty is supported
by a team of dedicated support staff, many of whom are
former students.
CHOOSING YOUR BEST COURSE
The college has several hundred students involved in a
selection of courses. Our flagship course is the Bachelor
of Theology which is taught both on campus in contact
mode as well as by distance learning/online mode. Both
these B.Th. degrees are fully accredited with the South
The BISA Winter School
offers two weeks of intersemester
tuition held annually
in July. Winter School is open
to church leaders and workers,
offering subjects taught by
international academics and
researchers in their specific
fields.
ACCREDITATION
The Bible Institute of South
Africa NPC is registered with
the Department of Higher
Education and Training until
31 December 2022 as a
private higher education
institution under the Act.
Registration certificate No.
2018/HE08/002.
IN CONCLUSION
We believe the Bible to be
the verbally inspired, infallible
and inerrant Word of God. It is
complete in its revelation, final
in its content and absolute in
its authority. Students will
study and practically engage with the Word of God and
learn to handle and communicate it competently.
If you have a desire to obey God, to study and to
inspire hearts and minds with His Truth please give
us a call on 021 788 4116 or visit our website at
https://bisa.org.za/.
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TESTIMONY
where I can get the best services and
booked me for CT Scan for following
my Dr continued to manage my pain
Lord the only provider who has our
day, then Mamo, then Biopsy, then
very well. I underwent 6 rounds of
life plans at the palm of His hand,
brain can and the settlement was the
chemo in 4 months. Praise the Lord,
presented them with a wonderful
engagement of the Oncologist and
the cancer is not detected in any
Zonnezicht Lifestyle Living Durbanville
even then God showed up big time.
of the tests. I can walk, I am driving
where there was good services
My PA, PR daughter kept wonderful
myself around, I cook my own meals,
needed at the time like Health
communication between siblings, my
taking all precautions about my bones
Services on site, food management
friends, doctors and Mom My world
whilst doing exercises as well we are
team and incredible benefits that
stood still and the spiritual battle for
still jourbying with my Doctor with the
mean I am never alone. In a month,
my life began in earnest and by this
bones. He is so determined to take me
my kids and grandsons packed up
time my daughter was concerned with
back to the tennis courtmy favorite
my house, put things in storage and
moved me into my new sanctuary.
In the meantime, my daughter was
dissatisfied with the diagnosis of a
pinched nerve even though I was
going to physio every week, the
my mental faculties and
felt that Meds were
impacting me negatively
and that made her to
drive all the way from
George again to hold
“SURELY
GOODNESS AND
MERCY SHALL
FOLLOW ME ALL
sport, and I have been
given new life. BY MY
GOD. I'M FIRING WITH
ALL MY PLUGS IN THE
FIELD OF MY FATHER
WITH THE MINISTRY
By: Dr. Fay
pain was not getting better, and she
was uneasy about the degeneration
of my mobility. She spoke to my
physiotherapist who had already
expressed her dissatisfaction and
requested xrays to see what is
going on with my spine. The x-rays
showed that L1, L3,L5 vertebrae had
become osteoporatic and brittle and
conversations with the
Doctors face to face.
Within 2 days of her
arrival, she managed to
have me transferred to
another hospital that
works with my medical
aid and was also able
to engage with my new
THE DAYS OF MY
LIFE AND I WILL
DWELL IN THE
HOUSE OF THE
LORD FOREVER.”
(PSALM 23V6)
HE CALLED ME FOR.
When the diagnosis
became apparent,
the shofar blew, and I
requested prayer from
intercessors in my
wide network of prayer
warriors around the
world and they did what
a specialist intervention was required
oncologist regarding my meds. After
they like best, PRAYER. My spiritual
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh
me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me
beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth
me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy
rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23v1-4).
These are the words of King David and these are the
words that became so true for me as I walked in the
valley of the shadow of death…cancer. It crept up on
me like a thief in the night that I never saw coming.
This is a victory story of the Goodness of God in my
life, how I have come to know the Lord as Jehovah
Rafa - My healer.
I, being an elderly mother of ten children turned 71
this last April, diabetic and asthmatic found myself
confronted face to face with an uncircumcised
Phillistine and right at Jobs situation of being
diagnosed Stage 4, Higher grade Cancer classified
as VERY AGGRESSIVE TYPE in November last
2021, after being aggressively attacked and dragged
closer to the grave by Covid 19 for a month in July.
The prognosis was not good and the doctors were
certain that I only had two possible outcomes, death
or permanently bed ridden but God had another
outcome…Cancer free.
After the deadly Monster corona virus still on my
recovery stages, September I started struggling with
excruciating and unbearable pain on my back that
crept fiery down my right leg. The Dr diagnosed
this as a pinched nerve and referred me to undergo
physiotherapy to help with the situation and the
physiotherapist immediately put me on a cruch.
The pain was so severe that it rendered me unable
to drive, unable to get out of bed and since I was
living alone at the time, this meant I wasn’t able to
do anything for myself. One of my daughters that is
based here in Cape Town contacted her baby sister
that lives in George and told her to come down to
Cape Town because my situation was not good.
My son in law came to drop my daughter and two
grandsons on my doorstep and she immediately
contacted her siblings to report that my situation was
not good. She took over the running of the house,
driving me to physio and and from that point took
over as my PA and Carer and a family PR at the same
time, getting involved in all consultations ensuring
that she spoke to the Doctors to understand what
was going on. Within a week my kids had decided
the time for me to live on my own was over and they
took a decision that I move to a retirement village
urgently. The medical aid plan I am on,
does not pay for specialists relating
to anything to do with the back. My
kids rallied together and decided
they would pay for the costs. On 15
November, one of my daughters took
me to the emergency room as the
pain had become unbearable and I
was admitted by a Neurosurgeon. For
the first time in over two months, I
was pain free. My pain was managed
so well that I was able to sleep
through the night. I was informed
that I might need surgery based on
the x-rays and a reference letter
from the orthopaedic surgeon, but
the neurosurgeon needed to run
other tests like MRI and the results
were a blow more especially to the
Surgeon and something funny was
my calmness and peace I had inside
and at that time I told myself that My
Jesus will never fail me, He is the only
Healer I know, I said very encouraging
words to the Doctor that let us fight
together, right there in disbelief he
having lost my mind for 2 weeks, I
started to feel like myself once more.
Dr Loots (my oncologist) and his team
have been incredible and been so
intentional about walking this journey
with us. My daughter was by my side
in the hospital from 7 in the morning
until 7 at night. After being bed
ridden in hospital for a month, I was
discharged and this was the beginning
of the fight for my life. I couldn’t walk.
couldn’t sit or turn on my own on the
bed, couldn’t get off the bed, was just
a log, black as a three legged pot thin
as a straight pin I had to use a bedpan
and wear a diaper. The cancer had
attacked my spine severely. All I could
do was ly in bed and commune with
my Father in heaven EVERY SECOND.
Palliative chemo was the only option
available to me and this was intended
to attack the cancer aggressively and
at the same time, the work began to
strengthen my bones that had become
very fragile. I did not struggle with
any side effects from the chemo and
parents, Papa Walter and Mama
Coleen Snyman were by my side every
single step of the way and visited
often in hospital and home after
discharge and spoke with me daily
via WhatsApp and phone calls all the
time. My Church praying feverently
as well I cried out to the Lord and
prayed without ceasing. I started
taking up holy communion every
evening at 18:00. This was my time to
take of His body that was broken for
me and drink of His blood that was
spilled for me so I can be made whole
both spiritually and physically. I felt
prompted to host a Prayer Connect ( a
program that I was doing before taken
down by the thief) to give thanks for
all He has done in March and to start
raising awareness on cancer, doing It
was a huge success. Then I was again
prompted by the Lord in my spirit to
host an online Talkshow and call it “BY
THE WELL WITH DR FAY”, I did not
have the energy or the resources, but
the Lord made it happen.
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TESTIMONY
POETRY
THROUGH
EYES
I once saw the world through common
eyes, As if the beauty was in disguise.
With fun and games at the top of my gaze
Testimony by Leon and Thea Clemons
For some time, Thea and I prayed for an economical car. We were trying to sell
two of our classic Mercedes cars to enable us to buy an economic car for more
than three years without success. All my life I have been a Mercedes enthusiast
and collector.
Tuesday 7 June 2021 a voice told me to look at the advertisements for the
3 series BMW in Auto Trader. I looked and saw the advertisement for a 2001
BMW 330i. Then I found a Car test for the BMW 330i in the December 2000
issue of Car and was highly impressed.
Wednesday morning, I phoned the dealership and spoke to the owner
personally. I went with my 1982 Mercedes 380 SE. The whole deal went as
I prayed for and to make a long story short: The dealership bought both my
1982 Mercedes 380 SE and my 1976 Mercedes 350 SE (which I failed to sell
for three years). At lunchtime on Wednesday 8th June, I went home in our
2001 BMW 330i fully paid, plus R30 000.00 cash in the bank. The 330i is now
our dream supercar: 0-100 km per hour in 6,7 seconds, top speed 250 kilos per
hour, and fuel consumption: average of 11 kilos per liter. (9,1 liter per 100 km.)
I praised God all the way home and I still praise God every time I drive or see
our BMW 330i.
No thought nor process about the deeper
beauty
For me it was just unruly.
Seeing life for what it was
Just chasing the next buzz
Then one day, as the flash of a powerful
lighting bolt,
the Lord Jesus came, took control and
brought me to a halt.
The veil was lifted
My heart was pitted
Then for the first time, I could see.
Many a thing, once believed to be
meaningless,
became the exact opposite, now
meaningful.
This eye saw birds in the sky
This ear heard words that rhyme
This nose smelled afresh the fragrance
of old This mouth tasted and saw the
goodness of God!
Life had new meaning
Meaning, creation had new meaning.
Colors were brighter
My body felt lighter
All this in a progression of time.
The earth smelled sweet
That led me to plant something to eat,
what a treat it was
that again proclaimed the glory and
goodness of God.
I want to take some time
To add to this rhyme my thankfulness to
God
Thank you YAHWEH for making me Your
son For breathing life into these lungs
For blessing me, for keeping me
For not deserting me.
Thank You that I can write this poem
To add my bit to make You known.
Let this bring You Glory
And be the beginning of my story.
BY: REINHARDT
VAN DER
WESTHUIZEN
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HEALTH
By Traci Townsend
It’s time to be your own, unique
self!
And if you are ready to start
your fat loss journey, but you
don’t know where to start or
you want some accountability
and guidance to reach your
goals, I’m here for you. Check
out my website https://
www.fitnesswithtraci.com/ for
information about my online
fitness and nutrition services.
Here’s what I need you to know.
You do not have to be perfect
to be fit. You do not have to be
a certain size to be fit. You do
not have to have a restrictive or
limited diet to be fit. In fact, I
believe, there is a unique fit for
each person, but what tends to
happen is we compare ourselves
to others. We compare our looks
to others and we compare our
habits to others. And I think we
compare ourselves to others
so much that we begin to lose
ourselves and undervalue who we
uniquely are.
I am also working on not
comparing my fitness to that of
others. It’s hard, but I’m working
on it and you can, too. As I’ve
grown in my fitness journey,
fitness has become about
understanding how movement
and nutrition affect my body
and the best way that I can
incorporate them into my lifestyle.
And I think that’s what everyone
should try to do - determine
how to incorporate movement
and nutrition into their lives
and recognize that it might look
different from someone else, and
that’s okay.
There was a podcast that I
recently listened to that focused
on weight loss and the messages
that society sends about larger
body sizes. In this podcast, Dr.
John Berardi and guests discuss
the biases held against people of
larger body sizes. This podcast
offers a variety of perspectives
on the topic and several things
resonated with me, especially
this statement, “...it means that
people make their own choices
about how best to meet their
own health and fitness goals and
that when they are doing so they
don’t have to stigmatize other
people on their weight or their
appearance.”
A coach can provide detailed
information about health and
fitness and support you along
your fitness journey. However,
you are the expert of yourself
and, as a team, you and your
coach can determine your own,
unique fitness goals. You know
yourself better than anyone else.
That’s all for now.
Stay focused and fierce friends!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE
PERFECT TO BE FIT. YOU DO
NOT HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN
SIZE TO BE FIT. YOU DO NOT
HAVE TO HAVE A RESTRICTIVE
OR LIMITED DIET TO BE FIT.
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RECIPE
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
INGREDIENTS:
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Granulated Garlic
Baby Bella Mushrooms
2 Tbsp Butter
Red Onion , diced
Garlic , minced
1/2 cup Beef Stock
1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire
Sauce
1 Medium Baby Marrow
6 Portions of Ravioli
STEP 1
About an hour before you plan to pangrill the
Rib Eye Steak, take them out of the refrigerator.
Each steak gets seasoned on all sides with Salt
(to taste) , Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and
Granulated Garlic (to taste) .
STEP 2
Let the steaks rest turning about every 15
minutes. This gives the seasoning time to pull
a little moisture out of the steak allowing flavor
to penetrate the meat. It also helps the steaks
brown during cooking.
STEP 3
While the ribeyes are resting make the
Mushroom. Melt Butter (1 Tbsp) in a sauté pan.
Add Red Onion (1/2) and cook for 2 minutes
until onion starts to soften. Add the Garlic (3
cloves) and Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 lb) and
continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Season with a
pinch of Salt (to taste) , Black Pepper ( to taste)
and Granulated Garlic (to taste) and reduce for 1
minute.
STEP 4
Pour in the Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp) and reduce
for 3 minutes. Add the Worcestershire Sauce (1
Tbsp) and Beef Broth (1/2 cup) and reduce by ½
about 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the
remaining Butter (1 Tbsp) smooth out the sauce
and keep it warm for serving.
STEP 5
About 30 minutes before grilling set pan on high
heat. After 20 minutes the pan should be really
hot. Place the steak gently. Pan fry for 5 min
either side.
STEP 6
Fry ravioli on a low temp pan. Add it to the mushrooms
STEP 7
Remove the steaks from the grill pan and allow them to rest for
5-7 minutes before serving.
STEP 8
If you like your steak more done leave it on the grill pan for
additional time. 2min additional minutes for medium and 4 for
medium well.
STEP 9
Serve these ribeyes with the Mushrooms and Ravioli over the top.
Garnish with the Baby Marrow Ribbon and you good to go.
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MOVIES
MUSIC
FAITH-BASED
FILMS TO INSPIRE
BY: ELEVATION WORSHIP & MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
It should not come as a surprise that Netflix has quickly become the trend of
the day. There is no longer a requirement to wait in line at the cinema in order to
watch the latest release. Streaming services allow users to watch their preferred
television shows and movies from the convenience of their own homes with just
the push of a button. The following is a list of Christian movies that you can
watch on Netflix while you relax.
[Verse 1]
Will You be my light, when I
cannot see?
When I can’t take another step,
Lord, would You carry me?
got mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
(The Good Shepherd) The Good
Shepherd
(Leads me to the waters) Leads me
For the Lord is my shepherd and I
shall not want
[Refrain]
I’ve got everything that I need,
Your goodness and Your mercy
COME SUNDAY
When I’ve lost my fight, will You be
my strength?
to the waters
Hallelu (Halle, halle), glory
Is following me
Got everything that I (Hey, hey
Will You set me a table in the
hallelujah
hey hey) need, Your goodness and
presence of my enemies?
And He anoints me (Hallelujah),
Your mercy
[Chorus]
anoints me with His oil
Is following me
I shall not want, I shall not want
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
Got everything that I need (Yeah,
Oh my soul’s got a shepherd in the
(Now my cup is) Now my cup is
yeah), Your goodness and Your
valley and I shall not want
(Cup is running over) My cup is
mercy
I shall not want, I shall not want
running over
Is following me
‘Cause my cup’s running over,
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
Got everything (Hey) that I need
running over and I shall not want
I won’t fear, no, (Fear no) fear no
(Your goodness and Your mercy)
[Verse 2]
evil
Your goodness and Your mercy
A crisis of faith is never an easy thing to show onscreen; what could be
more internal than the struggle to understand one’s relationship with God?
Come Sunday is based on the true story of Carlton Pearson, a beloved
Oklahoma bishop — and favored protégé of evangelist kingmaker Oral
Roberts — whose cleaving from the Pentecostal gospel caused a deep
schism not only inside his own soul but in his marriage and large Tulsa
congregation as well.
HOLY EXPECTATIONS
A touching story about a young
woman who discovers she is
pregnant with her late husband’s
child. She turns to her faith for
guidance as she tries to navigate
this difficult situation. The movie
reminds us that God always has
a plan for us, even when we
can’t see it. Some consider this
film one of the best Christian movies on Netflix.
FAITH AND HOPE
Faith and Hope is a heartwarming
story about two best
friends who turn to each other
for strength during tough times.
Faith’s father is diagnosed with
cancer, and she turns to Hope
for support. The girls lean on
each other as they navigate
through this challenging time in
their lives. The movie reminds
us that Hope is always present,
even in the darkest of times.
I will lift my eyes to where my help
comes from
And I won’t be afraid of the
shadow ‘cause I’ve seen the sun
No, I will not stop, when the way
gets hard
‘Causе the green only grows in the
valley and that’s whеre You are
[Chorus]
[Refrain]
Oh yeah
I got everything that I need, Your
goodness and Your mercy
I got everything that I need, Your
goodness and Your mercy
Y’all say that
I got everything that I need, Your
goodness and Your mercy
Say
[Bridge]
And I got goodness and I got
mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
(I will dwell) I will dwell in His
house forever
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
(Hallelujah) Hallelujah
(Can we all say?) Hallelujah
(Hallelu) Hallelu, (Oh yeah, oh
yeah) glory hallelujah
(I got a new song to sing, say)
Hallelujah
(I got a new song to sing)
Hallelujah
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
[Verse 3]
And when this life is over, I’m
gonna live again
Gonna trade this cross for a
crown, no, this is not the end
And when You call my name, I will
take my rest
There’s a mansion in glory and
You’re gonna meet me there
(Your mercy) Is following me
Got everything that I need
(Your goodness and Your mercy)
Your goodness and Your mercy
Is following me
Got everything that I need
[Outro]
I got goodness and I got mercy
(Say y’all)
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
(If you don’t have anything else,
you got Your goodness)
(I got good-) I got goodness (Oh,
no no no) and I got mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
(I thought I lost everything, I
thought I lost everything)
But I got goodness, and, and I got
mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu
(I thought I lost it all, I thought I
lost it all)
SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME
International art dealer Ron Hall and his wife, Deborah, seem to have it all. But
their world is turned upside down when they take in a homeless man named
Denver. Despite their differences, the Halls and Denver develop a deep bond
that changes all of their lives forever.
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
I got goodness (Somebody say)
and I got mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu, (Glory) glory
hallelujah
(Say it again, I got goodness) I got
goodness (And I got mercy) and I
[Chorus]
I’ll be home in His presence
forever, I shall not want
For the Lord is my shepherd, in the
valley
For the Lord is my shepherd, when
I’m lacking
Glory hallelujah
(But I still got something that
matters)
(I got) I got goodness (Yeah) and I
got mercy
(Hallelu) Hallelu, glory hallelujah
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BOOKS
BOOK REVIEWS
BEAUTIFULLY FLAWED:
RECOGNIZING YOUR WORTH IN
THE SPLENDOR OF YOUR FLAWS
UNSHAKABLE FAITH:
OVERCOMING HINDRANCES
By: Liezel Snyman
The story captured within these pages will leave you gasping,
inspired, and hopefully changed! Liezel’s caring heart and
positive attitude are evident to anyone around her. She
truly uses her platform to make a difference in the lives of
women in need of grace, compassion, forgiveness, and new
beginnings. She is vulnerable enough to use her own past
pain to prevent the future pain of others. Her journey is
undeniably an inspiring story that teaches us our painful and
dark pasts can open doors to a hopeful future. Liezel Snyman,
is a loving mother, devoted wife, entrepreneur, life coach, and
author and with a bright smile, she invites you to explore with
her, the struggles of life, dealing with teenage pregnancy, loss,
secrets, adultery, effects of divorce, illness, confusion as well
as her journey into deliverance, autonomy, grace, freedom
and ultimately forgiveness. She believes wholeheartedly, that
the way to build deeper, authentic relationships is to allow
ourselves to be authentic. We need to see ourselves, the way
God sees us. He loves us with our flaws and all… Together we
can inspire, spread hope, and make a difference.
By: Christopher Roberts
I have written this book to help people exercise God’s
unshakable faith in their day-to-day living. Basically, I have used
some of my own experiences to help people recognise the
hindrances that can come into their lives; hindrances that set
themselves up against God’s will and purpose for their futures.
Some of these hindrances relate to specific troubles that can
come against you; religious observation, financial difficulties,
poor choice of friendships, and fear and confusion; to name a
few. I have therefore considered some of the attacks against my
own faith, throughout my Christian journey, and included them
in this book to help those who have faced trials of a similar
magnitude. It is my prayer that you will discover what stands
against your faith, ‘What hinders you’, so that so that you might
learn to overcome in all things in the precious name of Jesus, so
that you can exercise unshakable faith.
MORE OF GOD: A DISTRACTED
WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MORE
MEANINGFUL QUIET TIMES
By: Betsy de Cruz
This book will help you take small steps toward God and experience
more of His power and presence.
Many of us long to experience more of God in our daily lives, yet we’re
too distracted by a busy schedule, our own anxious thoughts, and
even social media to hear His voice. We can’t slow down long enough
to receive what God wants to give us.
Betsy de Cruz has learned that opening small windows to invite God
in can make a big difference in our day. In More of God, Betsy invites
us to a fresh sense of God’s presence as we rediscover:
•How spending 20 minutes with God leads to more peace and joy
all-day
•Ways to conquer distraction and grow our prayer lives
•Simple solutions to help us hear God’s voice as we read Scripture
•Creative ideas for making quiet time a delight instead of a duty
•Hope and help when life gets too hard to have a quiet time
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TANZANIAN
MYSTERY DISEASE
SRI LANKA IN CRISIS
#JusticeForJesse
TEENS DIE
AT TAVERN
On Sunday 26 June 2022, Twenty
Women’s month,
President Rajapaksa has fled to the Maldives. Protestors have
August of 2019, was
stormed the presidential residence after months of economic
two teenagers celebrating the
no reason to celebrate
crisis. Citizens had demanded the President resign as the country
end of exams died in an incident
for the women of South
is running out of food, fuel and medicine after corruption crippled
at a the Enyobeni Tavern in East
Africa, as it was rocked
the finances of the country which was further exacerbated the
London, in the Eastern Cape.
by some of the most
economic shut down of the Covid 19 pandemic.
The owner together with two
horrendous, brutal and
With rampant inflation, long queues of people awaiting fuel,
employees have subsequently
tragic murders in South
tensions reached boiling point leading to the mass street protests
been arrested and charged with
African history. The
which ultimately led to the ousting of a sitting President.
selling alcohol to minors.
spate of killings birthed
two life terms for murder, forty years for
The country is currently looking to the International Monetary
“We still don’t know what killed
a new movement known as Am I next? robbery, eight years for sexual assault
Fund (IMF) for economic assistance as citizens await solutions to
our children,” President Ramaphosa
Her death left a community reeling and three years for fraud.
the staggering problems and shortages with which they are faced.
said.”Families need answers, they
with shock and anger, a university in The accomplice, Tasliem Ambrose was
want to know what happened to
mourning and a family broken and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment
their children,”
distraught.
for two counts of robbery.
ROE V WADE
Many of the teens ranged
Now nearly three years later to the Outside the Cape High Court, Lance
The American Supreme
between the ages of thirteen and
month the Cape Town High Court Hess, the father of Jesse Hess said,”…
Court has overturned Roe
seventeen.
pronounced itself in the sentencing of our healing process will start now.” He
v Wade 1973 on 24 June
Community members say there is
the convicted murderer of Jesse Hess further expressed his relief that the
2022. The case established
a well-known problem of underage
and her grandfather, Chris Lategan. proceedings were over and the hope
the constitutional right to
drinking.
David van Boven, her cousin, was given that the convicted will not get parole.
an abortion.
President Ramaphosa addressed
“The Constitution makes
mourners at the funeral service of
CO-FOUNDER OF SOUTH AFRICAN SATANIST CHURCH
no reference to abortion,
The mystery disease has infected over a dozen
HAS SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST
the departed as he continues to
and no such right is
people, three of which have succumbed to
face several challenges including
implicitly protected by any constitutional provision, including the one the disease. Patients have presented with
Co- founder of the Satanic Church in place. I have met thousands of Satanists South Africa’s load shedding crisis,
on which the defenders of Roe and Casey now chiefly rely – the Due symptoms similar to Ebola or Marburg virus
South Africa, Riaan Swiegelaar, has told over the last three years and I’m not saying corruption and questions about
Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment,”
diseases namely, fever, headache, fatigue and
of his personal encounter with Jesus the intentions are bad, they are extremely large amounts of money reportedly
“It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion bleeding, especially from the nose, according
Christ on a Facebook Video posted on 4 broken and extremely hurt… that’s the one found hidden in furniture in his
to the people’s elected representatives,” Justice Alito wrote.
to Tanzania’s chief medical officer, Dr. Aifelo
July 2022. He describes the encounter thing we all have in common,” he said. own game farm.
Justice Alito was joined by by four other conservatives. The three Sichalwe.
as having his heart overwhelmed with “I did this ritual and I opened myself up
liberal justices opposed the decision.
Preliminary tests have excluded Ebola and
the love of Jesus. He has subsequently and Jesus appeared and I was extremely
President Biden labelled the ruling as taking an “extreme and
Marburg viruses and have also tested negative
resigned his position and membership cocky and I said, ‘if you are Jesus, you
dangerous path.”
for Covid 19.
within the organization.
need to prove it.’ And he flooded me with
“It’s a sad day for the court and for the country,”
The WHO has warned that Africa is facing a
“I got involved with Satanism because at the most beautiful love and energy and
“The Court has done what it has never done before: expressly
growing risk of outbreaks caused by zoonotic
the time it resonated with me, being very I recognized it immediately because that
take away a constitutional right that is so fundamental to so many pathogens that have non-human origins and
broken and sad without realizing it. I think woman at the radio station showed it to
Americans.”
switch species and infect humans.
the reason a lot of people resonate with me. That’s how I recognized the love of
Satanism is they come from a very broken Christ.”
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