Peet Simonis vertel:
Tugela Ferry is ‘n klein swart dorpie so ‘n uur se ry van Greytown af – binneland toe. As jy van daar af stroomop die ruwwe bergland intrek, kom jy op plekke waar selfs die polisie dit vanmelewe nie graag gewaag het nie. Dit was n “veilige” hawe vir moordenaars en ander misdadigers van die ergste graad, word vertel.

‘n Week of wat gelede het ek oor die plek gevlieg met “kanarie”, ‘n piepklein geel vliegtuigie van die sendelinge. Ons was soms so laag oor die rivier dat ek gevoel het ek kan my hand uitsteek en water skep.

Vir dertig jaar het my vriend Erlo Stegan gebid dat die Here ‘n pad sal gee in die wildernis – ‘n plekkie vir ‘n sendingstasie hier in diep ontoegangklike Zoeloeland oorkant die Tugela.

   En toe verhoor die Here so oorvloediglik – nie alleen ‘n sendingstasie nie maar ook akkers vrugbare grond. . . . Read More ... >>>

I am very thankful for those pioneers of the Kingdom of God, going all the way back to Abraham, who've braved the unknown and the scorn of others to press forward in their obedience to God's call and leading. We owe everything we are and have to the spiritual and natural pioneers who've faced misunderstanding and death at almost every turn to pave the way for those of us in this day to settle and enjoy the blessings and benefits, both from the spiritual and natural dimensions.

There are many pioneers still moving forward into realms yet unreached for no other reason than they heard the voice of Abba call them, and they've left all to pursue Him out of love and simple obedience. This is a lonely, misunderstood and often dangerous place to be, fraught with spiritual, mental, emotional, financial and relational pressures and warfare that we may not be aware of. I have a message for those pioneers that answered the call of God to press into the unknown: you are NOT a failure. . . . Read More ... >>>

One of the greatest revelations I have learned in recent years is that whatever I do in life, IS MINISTRY.

Every job and every assignment, my family, and every path that the Holy Spirit leads me, IS MINISTRY.

Colossians 3:23-24 

²³Whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it for the Lord and not for men.  

²⁴Remember that you will get your reward from the Lord. He will give you what you should receive. You are working for the Lord Christ.

Everything We Do Serves the King and His Kingdom!

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As soccer is not part of normal church life, this is a relevant question.

There are however some other Kingdom pointers as stated below:

•  Prophecy: God planned and will use this soccer world cup to be a catalyst event.
• A prophetic word here by Andre Louw  includes the following questions
  • Do you think that the world cup coming to Africa is an accident?
  • Do you think the fact that all the eyes of the world will be turned to My beloved Africa, is a coincidence?
• From this testimony, it is clear that the the new airport is God ordained and it is in time for the World cup, see Testimony of a visionary Councillor: Durban Airport didn’t happened by chance and  Durban's New Airport! Praise GOD for His will …
• There are many confirming prophetic words worldwide that the next move of God will be outside the walls of the church  - in the marketplace and that it will be the faceless nameless who will lead it.
  

Every Christian needs to ask some of these questions:

• Are we ready to seize this opportunity, and to e.g. put a life coach in the lives of our orphans via soccer coaching. (We know how the Lord feels about fathering His orphans)
• Can we not use this opportunity and reach out to our own youth, those in the neighbourhood and even the visitors during the extra long holidays?

TUG which stands for the The Ultimate Goal aims to join hands and equip each congregation and Christian to DO something during this world cup  time:

What an opportunity we have to work together!

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By Joseph Mattera www.josephmattera.org

For the church to obey the Cultural Commission of influencing every realm of culture as salt and light (Genesis 1:28 and Matthew 5:13-16) it is essential that believers learn how to think biblically and articulate biblical principles in the language of contemporary hearers.

All the biblical covenants point to believers taking the lead in secular society and redeeming cultures for the kingdom and glory of God. . . . Read More ... >>>

The training will encompass the following:  Sexual Integrity:

• Is expressing your gift of sexuality throughout life in a true, excellent, honest & pure way. 
• It is protection in childhood, direction in adolescence, and celebration in adulthood. . . . Read More ... >>>

The training will encompass the following:

• The Initial Vision - formulating and writing down the vision; choosing a name; affliation to ACFL.
• Forming a Steering Committee - including how to and why, and who should serve on this committee - their qualifications of servant leadership and qualities and skills; holding an open meeting and the goals of the steering committee.
• Completing a Community Survey - surveying abortion providers and compiling local statistics; gathering referral information.
• Refining the Vision and creating a Mission Statement
• Becoming a Nonprofit Organisation: how to; the advantages and how to obtain tax exemption; setting up a constitution. . . . Read More ... >>>

Society, by its very nature, is a collective entity. That's why a society of one is simply inconceivable. All of the books, hypertext, and recordings can't take the place of human interaction. Just look at how much human interaction we share. We all belong to multiple social groups-families, spiritual fellowships, neighborhoods, cities, food cooperatives, alumni associations, sports team backers, book clubs, political parties, online meeting places, Second Life, town, province, nation, and world.

Philosophers and theorists from every culture and era have attempted to define society. . . . Read More ... >>>

God has always focused on the city throughout the Scriptures and history. As we understand what God is doing in each of these “shifts” mentioned below, then we will be better able to join Him in the work of transforming our city. We must shift from:

1. Institutions to Individuals, Cities, and Nations – While we as men and women seek to build institutions, organizations, businesses, and governments, God always is looking to build an individual, city, or nation. Within cities and nations, although God uses positions, He is primarily looking for leaders who will have influence for Him.

2. Organizations to Kingdom – We are entering the next phase of what God is using to teach us about His purposes. We have gone from intimacy in the beginning, to separation, the tabernacle, the cross, the Body of Christ, to building churches, to denominations, to Christian organizations, and no to Kingdom. Our focus must be on Him and His Kingdom alone and not our own.

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Come and Join some other Christians to bring Glory to God

The theme for this day is "Together as One" and we are witnessing how other Christian Missions and Ministries come together early this Day to bring YOU the "One-ness" of Kingdom Building. Yes the Mission and Ministry field comes to you from 8h00 to show you we all have One King and ONE Kingdom.

Like Angus let us come and bring Glory to God.

• "Together as One" the Missions and Ministries come to YOU, together with Angus, as part of our "ONEness"
• Missions and Ministries that are serving "Together-as-One" in KZN
• "Together as One" festival broshure
• "Together-as-One" story and behind the scene happenings to bring you the "Toolkit" as result

The ways of the kingdom are opposite to the ways of the world. The world says get a vision, think big, set goals, use techniques to build your kingdom (or church).

As individuals He wants us to act small – but together as a corporate body.

It’s the raindrop principle; an ocean is made up of billions of connected rain drops, so with the kingdom of God – you are like a rain drop so do rain drop stuff, to refresh & bring life to others!

This thought still keeps me busy and the Holy Spirit, constantly reminds me of it, the last few months. If this happens I knew there is more to it, than what meets the eye.

It is the same idea, when Uncle Angus at MMC 08, asked us to "start small", in your family, with your children. . . . Read More ... >>>

We need you Durban - as many of you as possible.

(We gather Sat. 8 am for 9am at the Snake park and walk to Ushaka)

Don't fall into the trap of APATHY!