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The technique of learning revealed in Westridge

It was on the evening of Thursday 16 October that the Westridge District held a Study Methods informational session for those that were to write their final examination this year. The matriculants came in the company of their parents to the Hazeldene Congregation where they found all set up in preparation for this presentation. Some guidelines and tips on how to prepare for the final examination were shared and all in attendance were seen jotting down a point or two from time to time. Being fearlessly positive, prayer, calmness and confidence were on top of the list as the main tips for a successful study period. Sister Sharon Adams, with the assistance of District Evangelist V. Fisher rendered this presentation. Here’s hoping that our young brothers and sisters absorbed as much information in helping them with their final examination.

 

 

 

A lesson with all the fairies and dolls in attendance

Months of planning culminated in a beautiful day of learning for the Sunday school children of Blue Horizon Congregation on Sunday 21 September 2008. Early on this Sunday morning the children and their teachers traveled to Klapmuts congregation for a divine service. Here they were welcomed by the rector of the congregation, Shepherd E. Adams. After singing from the visitors, the divine service commenced and upon its conclusion provision had been made by the Sunday school teachers of Klapmuts congregation for the visitors to enjoy a snack before heading off to the Fairy World for a Sunday school lesson in the open air. After their lesson they were again treated to a snack courtesy of the owner of Fairy World, Mrs G. Arnikoff, and some provision by the teachers. This was followed by the tour of the hut where all the dolls and fairies are displayed and was the source of great delight for the young ones. Thereafter the children relaxed and played games until it was time to return home. One would have expected them to be tired from all the traveling and playing, but the buzz on the journey back home told a different story. There was still much excitement in the air as they one by one left on their different paths home.

When two ends meet

The two groups of confirmands met at Dennekraal for the first time on the week-end starting from Friday 11 July 2008. Having traveled from the Malmesbury and the Westridge districts these youngsters had a full program ahead of them that had been arranged by the teachers. Early on the Saturday morning they were involved in group activities and later on participated in a training program on leadership, conflict resolution and most importantly knowing their faith. Afterwards these youngsters were given ample time and opportunity to get to know each other through games and other exercises. All worn out and tired, they went to bed early in preparation for the divine service the following day. This divine service they attended at the Sir Lowry’s pass congregation after which they packed their bags and started out on their separate ways home. One thing is for sure, the friendships cultivated during this weekend will last for quite some time.

 

 

 

Sunday 17 August in Grassy Park South

The sounds of hymn 361 filled the room as District Apostle N Barnes made his way to the altar of Grassy Park South congregation on Sunday 17 August 2008. The text word for this divine service was taken out of Luke 13:18-19 and the congregation of approximately 1100 were served with a message from this word. The District Apostle was assisted by the Bishops C Classen and J Bucchianeri. The retired District Apostle K Gut in the company of the retired Bishop KP Gut attended this service. Four community evangelists and 1 shepherd were ordained for the Grassy Park district. The Nicholas twins, Craig and Carl, celebrated their 21st birthday and were wished well by the district apostle on reaching this milestone.

Seven placed into retirement in Westridge Congregation

Westridge congregation witnessed the retirements of 2 priests and 5 deacons during a divine service conducted by Apostle B de Vries on Sunday 20 July 2008. The Priests H de Kock and H Grever together with the Deacons A Hamman, D Malherbe, W Theron, O van der Merwe and V Wyngaard were placed into retirement by the apostle. Each received a bouquet of flowers and a word of special thanks from the apostle on behalf of the congregations they served. These brothers served in the ministry for a period of 165 years collectively.

Double Silver in Eisleben South congregation

On Sunday 18 May 2008, Bishop R Hardick conducted a divine service for the congregation of Eisleben South in the Rocklands bishop area. During this divine service the bishop bestowed a silver wedding anniversary blessing on the Philander couple and the Classens couple. Bonita Dirkse married Brian Wilfred Philander on Tuesday 3 May 1983 and two weeks after that Patricia Richards married Ivan Stephen Classen on Thursday 19 May 1983. The congregation of Eisleben South stood as witnesses as the bishop bestowed the anniversary blessing on these couples.

A series of blessed occasions in Westridge

The congregation of Westridge in the Rocklands bishop area was served by District Apostle NE Barnes on Sunday 30 March 2008. In this divine service the district apostle was assisted by the Apostles J Kriel and W Diedericks. A congregation of over 800 including 4 visitors was served with a text word taken out of Proverbs 4:23. But there was more: District Apostle Barnes bestowed a Golden wedding anniversary blessing on the retired District Elder Dennis Scott and his wife of 50 years, Hester.

 

Apostle De Vries serves some 1,200 ministers

On the evening of Monday 4 February 2008, Apostle B De Vries accompanied by the Bishops Hardick and Lutuli conducted a divine service for all the ministers of the Lentegeur and Rocklands bishop areas. As a basis for the sermon the apostle used the word out of 2 Corinthians 4:7 “That we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” Approximately 1,200 ministers attended the service which was held in the Eisleben South church building in the Rocklands bishop area.