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HOW SHOULD THE CHURCH BE RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC? A) KEEP CALM AND STAY AT HOME B) START AN UNDERGROUND CHURCH AND PRAY LIKE IT’S THE END C) GO ON WITH LIFE LIKE IT AIN’T NOTHING

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Hey Swifter!

SO A LOT HAS HAPPENED since we last had a Konversation… pray do tell, how are you? I genuinely hope that you and your family are well and safe. I understand that home means different things to different people and that, while it may be a safe haven for most, it can be quite toxic for a lot of people. This month, we aim to bring you lots of light, love, laughter and a few lessons. Keeping in mind that this is Easter season, we also take a moment to remember the sacrifice of Christ and the promises attached to it for ourselves, our loved ones and our respective nations. As you read this issue, I pray that you will be reminded that God so loved YOU that He gave His Son for you to have eternal life filled with endless hope and peace beyond understanding.

OKAY, SO LET’S TALK ABOUT… THE LOCKDOWN!

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WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! Remember when you said you needed a vacation? Listen, the whole world is on vacation right now. While the reason for the season is rather devastating, there is a lot we can take and learn from this time. One thing I want us to zoom in on is the opportunity we have to reflect and refocus. Now, we don’t really know what lies ahead, life may be so different that we need to readjust to a new normal or we may just go back to business as usual as if nothing happened. We can plan as far and as much as we can with the little that we know, but we cannot know for sure if our plans will come to fruition. What we can do though is take inventory of where we are and what we have. What are the most important things to you in life? In the rush of your normal life, what could you not get to that you can do now? Which relationships would you like to mend or nurture in this period?

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ones. There’s only so much we can do to

post that this quarantine period has the

show love and appreciation for those who are

potential to make or break many families,

not enclosed with us in the house, yet our

businesses and other entities. He noted how

words can go a long way. Send a few

your service and help to those around you

messages a day to let people know that you

could strengthen your family and how one

love and appreciate them. And for those who

harsh word can destroy relationships in this

are at home with you, stream a movie, make

atmosphere of heightened anxiety and fear.

a nice dinner and sit around the table, have a

Perhaps this is an opportunity for us to work

family game night… do what you can with

on ourselves and seek wholeness in God.

what you have to make this time less

Perhaps the best we can get out of this is a

stressful for those around you.

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closer relationship with God and our loved

WHILE WE ARE NURTURING our interpersonal relationships, let us also remember to nurture our relationship with ourselves. Perhaps you should treat this like the vacation you’ve been longing for. Unwind a little, read that book you’ve been starring at for the past year. Finally read and finish a devotional on the Bible app (I know how those can pile up when one is busy). Spend some time with God, hear

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from Him what you ought to do when all this is over. How can you better structure your life so that the important

your mental health. In all you do, although anxiety is very

things do not suffer? In all things, may this time remind us

real, be anxious for nothing. When you do panic, cast all

that we ought to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. And

your cares and burdens unto God. He is our hope and our

while the plans of a man are many, it is God whose will

refuge. Enjoy this issue and remember to keep in touch

shall ultimately prevail. So it really doesn’t help to panic

with us @krehonmagazine on all the socials.

and be frantic, God is in control. He knows all things and I believe that He is making all this work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His will.

STAY PRAYED UP, STAY POSITIVE, STAY SAFE AND STAY AT HOME! Listen to my daily encouragements on the Konversations with Kay-Dee podcast (available at any streaming platform or directly from https://anchor.fm/

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konversations). Find and consume the kinds of things that will encourage your faith and improve, or at least protect,

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I, MARK ZION, consider it a tremendous privilege to know people who follow after God wholeheartedly. It is even sweeter when I get to call some of them my friends.

When Gersham and Tamrin invited me to their wedding, I was thrilled to not only bear witness to their holy matrimony, but also to

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serve them in various ways alongside a host of amazing people who value them as much as the couple share the same sentiments.

The Camps Bay shore was the ideal location for this sparkling pair. Here they share with us the journey leading up to their Big Day and the rest of their days.

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COUPLE’S PROFILE Full Names & Age: Gersham Delon Ward, 25

Full Names & Age: Tamrin Jenny Ward, 23

Grew Up in: Beacon Valley, Mitchell’s Plain

Grew Up in: Ottery, moved to Mitchell’s Plain

Occupation: Educator in Maths & Sciences

Occupation: Qualified English Teacher

Conviction: I believe in anything and everything that has been ordained and predetermined by our heavenly Father through His Son Jesus Christ.

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Conviction: I believe that Jesus died and rose again. I believe He is the Son of the living God and He is coming back for us soon. I believe that His love for us is unconditional and that He lives inside of me.

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Couple’s Prayer TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU MET, HOW YOUR RELATIONSHIP EVOLVED AND DESCRIBE THE MOMENT IN WHICH GERSHAM POPPED THE QUESTION? We met in 2016 at a youth service sometime in March. Gersham was the programme director that night. When he asked the newcomers to stand and introduce themselves, we had our very first dialogue. We became friends after he bribed his sister for my number (Lol). We developed a major bond which we had never experienced with anyone else before, we became BEST friends. By the time Gersham proposed to me we had already

HERE THE COUPLE RECEIVED PRAYER AFTER INTIMATELY PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER AS WELL.

discussed getting married so it wasn't a big surprise for me. We basically planned that he would propose to me on our 1 year anniversary, and he did. Even though I take away from the excitement of being

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engaged and getting married. We were

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knew it would happen, the knowing didn't

(and still are) madly in love.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE MOST INTERESTING THINGS YOU GUYS LEARNED ABOUT EACH OTHER WHILST BEING ENGAGED? During our almost 2 year-long engagement, a few important things stood out and still does stand out: trusting one another, communication is key, be spontaneous and unpredictable but in a good way, don't be too comfortable with what you already know and have....

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DESCRIBE SOME OF THE UPS AND DOWNS THAT COME WITH PLANNING A WEDDING Downs: I think everyone starts planning their wedding from scratch and that's the challenging part but to mention a few things: finding a suitable venue, decor and design and amount of guest were the most challenging because we had no wedding planner. And we're not party people so we've never planned anything like this before.

Ups: The complete opposite of the above mentioned of course. When things fell into place such as wedding hiring, food and decor were booked and secured we couldn't wait for the day to arrive. Another huge up moment for us was having people come alongside us to help pay for some of the things in our wedding, we haven't reached out to them about anything so we know that that was absolutely the hand of God. I loved that we could be a team and take on this challenge together, the way we stood together about certain things regarding the wedding was amazing.

MY VOWS DISPLAY THE TYPE OF WIFE I WANT TO BE TO HIM, THE TYPE OF MARRIAGE I WANT TO MAINTAIN WITH HIM AND A REMINDER OF HOW PROUD I AM OF HIM AND HOW MUCH I LOVE HIM.

WHAT DID YOU HAVE IN MIND WHEN DECIDING ON A VENUE?

We had about 10 venues on paper, we narrowed it down to 3 and went to view them. Blue Emerald Villa in Camps Bay far exceeded our expectations. It hosts beautiful scenery, sea-view balcony (outdoor kinda feel), a spacious yet intimate setting. We decided to go with a guesthouse because it's more intimate than a hall/wedding venue. And the fact that we could stay over with our family was a bonus. We don't like following the masses or overrated trends, so choosing a venue that not many people would opt for as a wedding chapel meant choosing this guesthouse and it worked out so extraordinarily.

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To me (Gersham), mixed emotions. More nervous and stressed because you just want everything to run as smoothly as planned, but on the day of the wedding as the clock was ticking I was emotional and so honoured to arrive at such a milestone in my life.

I (Tamrin) had no emotions at all. This sounds crazy but I was numb, and I think it's because I was planning this wedding with Gersham so I knew exactly what was going to happen, how everything will look, etc. And I just wanted everything to go smoothly. But by the time the guests arrived and I was about to walk down the aisle, it became real to me. Then only the nerves kicked in, I WAS GETTING MARRIED!

GERSHAM, DESCRIBE THE MOMENT YOU SAW TAMRIN WALKING DOWN THE AISLE? Wow! I had like a thousand butterflies tickling on the inside...it was special, I was so happy, expectant, nervous...it felt as good as the first time I saw and met Tamrin! It was that good!

TAMRIN, HOW DID YOU FEEL DURING THE MOMENT YOUR FATHER GAVE YOU AWAY AT THE ALTAR? I felt a bit sad because he gave his daughter away. But I was happy because he gave me to the man I loved. I was ready to marry Gersham and become his lawfully wedded wife. [See picture on page 16]

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HOW DID YOU BOTH FEEL DURING THE LAST 24 HOURS BEFORE SAYING “I DO”?

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THE VOWS

Tamrin: I wanted it to be so authentic and show off my personality in every way. I definitely didn't want it to be stiff. Serious but not stiff. And therefore I had to add a bit of laughter because that's how my relationship has always been with Gersham. We can be serious and deep, but also make sure there's always laughter in between. My vows display the type of wife I want to be to him, the type of marriage I want to maintain with him and a reminder of how proud I am of him and how much I love him.

P R E - M A R I TA L C O U N S E L L I N G Premarital counselling is not about receiving any advice.

It's a journey you go on with the counsellor to see how much you understand about marriage and if you are ready to go into it together.

We dug a bit deeper into each other's past and learnt that it has shaped us into the people we are today. Going into marriage, we have a few habits that we have picked up while growing up. Together we will face them and deal with the good and the bad.

WE DEVELOPED A MAJOR BOND, WHICH WE HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED WITH ANYONE ELSE BEFORE. WE BECAME BEST FRIENDS.

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WHEN GERSHAM KISSED HIS BRIDE FOR THE FIRST TIME:

“It's a special moment that cannot be explained only experienced.”

WHICH BIBLE VERSE COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF YOUR WIFE/HUSBAND? Gersham: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. - Psalms 139:14 Tamrin: He who finds a wife finds a good thing (Lol, kidding), that's the second verse that comes to mind. But honestly "husbands, love your wives as Christ love the church" - I know it doesn't have to be related to marriage but Gersham LOVES me. He was always very intentional about showing it off in his actions. He doesn't talk and not perform. And I love that because he really honours me as a daughter of Zion, he respects me, he uplifts me, he encourages me and he even looks up to me. He listens, he supports and he understands me very well.

THE COUPLE’S FAVOURITE PART OF THEIR BIG DAY The ceremony was DEFINITELY the best best best part for us and going off to take our couple's shoot. Also seeing each and every one of our guests present to witness our marriage was so phenomenal.

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G&T IN 5 WORDS, DESCRIBE THE GOALS YOU WISH TO ACHIEVE WITHIN YOUR MARRIAGE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES?

“Always allow Christ to Lead”

HE RESPECTS ME, HE UPLIFTS ME, HE ENCOURAGES ME AND HE EVEN LOOKS UP TO ME. HE LISTENS, HE SUPPORTS AND HE UNDERSTANDS ME VERY WELL.

When truth meets grace, purity reveals the origin of beauty. Congratulations, G&T. May the love and sovereignty of God continue to reign and thrive within your blessed union.

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MÉGAN DEFINES HERSELF AS THE REALISED DREAM IN GOD’S HEART… the will of God fulfilled in human form. You may know this Mitchell’s Plain born and bred PK as the voice behind the radio when driving to work in the morning. Well… Breakfast with Friends is officially one friend less since, if you are a loyal CCFm listener you will already know that, Mégan is no longer part of the CCFm team.

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But that does not mean that she is no longer a part of the family. KAY-DEE had a brief chat with her to ask all the questions we’ve all been burning to ask her. Like, why would you leave us?? Where are you going?? Can’t you stay??

Thankfully, she didn’t mind being interrogated and rather had so much insight to give! Here is Kay-Dee’s exit interview with former CCFM Presenter, Mégan Schilder.

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LET’S START WITH THE WHY… While it was quite interesting how I ended up on CCFM, my why always remained the same.

I had done a lot of television presenting in my

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childhood but had not really thought of being on radio. But each time I prayed during my post-varsity transition, God showed me the CCFM building. And as I continued to pray on where God would have me be, I kept on seeing CCFM. So I went to CCFM to offer myself to

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serve as an intern or whatever else God would have me do there. A few months later, they had an opening for a presenter. And the rest is history… ultimately, I went to CCFM in obedience to God, to follow His purpose and will for my life. It is that very same will that saw me grow and evolve throughout my experience there. The same will that now permits me to move on to the next thing that God will have me do. This transition, for me, is a faith move. I am merely stepping, by faith and in obedience, into a season of saying yes to God. I believe that I am being called into a season of serving my community more and using my other gifts and networks to do so.

Right now the first step is to say yes and keep in step with the Holy Spirit as He continues to lead me step by step into what God would have me do at every single step of the way.

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HOW DO YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT IT IS TIME TO MOVE? Well, for sure is quite a difficult thing to define in our human capacity.

You can never say that you know for sure… but you definitely need to do due diligence. Seek counsel from trustworthy sources, men and women who have a relationship with God, and seek God for yourself. Allow the peace of God to lead you; do not follow your own feelings and emotions.

Trust God. If you are uncertain, do the last thing God told you to do until He tells you otherwise. When the time is right, and you’ve covered all your bases, you will know… God’s peace and freedom will be your guide.

Above: with Berni Dymet from Christianity Works

TELL US ONE LESSON, ONE ADVANTAGE AND ONE DISADVANTAGE OF BEING ON RADIO Advantage: You learn a lot and you grow! You see the goodness of God and, because CCFM is a faith-based station, you also realise the privilege that salvation really is… I have evolved and grown so much, even in my personality, during my time at CCFM. That definitely has to be the greatest among the many advantages that include meeting new people, socialising with people I could have never met outside of work, learning new things and getting to know people’s stories.

Disadvantage: As I mentioned my personality, I am quite an introvert so it sometimes is hard to get outside of myself to fully engage with people I don’t know… sometimes on topics that I don’t really find interesting. But I can definitely say that it is during those times that I learned and grew the

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most. Each time I stretched myself, I literally grew my capacity to handle these kinds of situations.

ALLOW THE PEACE OF GOD TO LEAD YOU; DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR OWN FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS. TRUST GOD.

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Lesson: Value time! Radio has taught me that you need to wake up when your alarm rings (LOL) and just value time in general. While waking up at

Left: Here with ACDP MP Steve Swart

4am was very challenging at times, the moments I would get to spend with God on my way to work were some of the best parts of my day. It would just help me centre my mind and heart so that when I get to the studio, I am ready to serve God in whatever capacity I get to in that day. Even beyond that, I learned to celebrate the victories of each day as

Left: with Studio Guests, Melanie & Jamie

they come. I have come to the realisation that life is a slow, steady journey. One without a clear finish line where you can quickly run to and have everyone cheer you on and applaud you. But each day is its own journey with its own victories to be embraced and celebrated.

However small they may seem to be in the moment.

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either make it big or fail dismally. You must also make sure that you do the necessary research to find out what you are really getting yourself into. If you really have a heart for people, maybe you want to make a difference in the world, then you can consider radio. Once you have made the decision, you need to be authentic and be open to criticism.

Know who you are outside of the work you do and do your best not to allow the criticism to define you. You can’t always do this by yourself, so you need to find mentors who will help you build your career through those seemingly negative comments that you receive and help you evolve in your craft.

It is important to learn, even before you start, that it is not about you and it doesn’t always revolve around you.

Especially if you are on a platform like CCFM where the mandate is clearly greater than all the vessels carrying it out.

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Radical Relevance WHAT DOES THE CROSS MEAN TO YOU IN 2020?

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EVEN IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC, we are unmoved and unshaken, if God saved me from my sin, surely He can save me from a virus. And even if my time has come, I look forward to eternity with Him, an eternity He paid the ultimate price for me to have. So with all I have, and all that is within me I will bless Him and surrender my life as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to the One who gave me life eternal.

In response to the cross, and with my mind set on what 2020 holds, one word defines what the cross means to me, Humility. I want to humble myself, put God first and serve His church, serve my community, and lay my life down for His purpose to prevail. Amen.

"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2:5-11 NIV

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WHAT A SEASON TO BE ALIVE! The Corona virus coming to rob lives and leaving families in despair. On another hand, the economy's status is uncertain of its recovery. As believers, this is a call to going back to the focus who is Christ and make Him our ultimate goal. The harvest is ripe and we have been commissioned to go in the world and make disciples. Seeking the Kingdom also means being selfless, it means harvesting lost souls. May all that's happening around us not shift our focus from the prize.

It's not a coincidence that all this chaos is arising in the Easter season, it's a call for the church to awaken and step out. It's a call for our focus to go back to THE WHY (death, burial and Resurrection). On the cross, Jesus mentioned this powerful word 'tetelestai' which means dealt with 100% or paid in full. The cross brought freedom in every area of our lives, He paid for our health, finances, provision and every other thing that concerns us. Above all, the cross proves the Love (agape) God has for us. Love is a doing word and so He acted on what He had been saying. The cross is the greatest strategy of showing how much we are valued by the Father.

May you and I be open to the new strategies our Father has in order for us to penetrate earth with the good news.

May we be sensitive to the birthing curiosity of those who have distorted views of Him on social media. Now is the time to reflect the One who is more powerful than other seemingly powerful force. Magnify Christ only and everything else becomes dull. How can you add value in this season to your sphere of influence. You and I are the church, the hades of hell cannot prevail against us. Let Christ only be viral and infectious.

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WHAT DOES THE CROSS MEAN TO YOU IN 2020?

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JESUS CHRIST IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. Therefore the Cross is everything to me. The Cross is our/my assured victory. Without the Cross, without Jesus, I am surely nothing. I believe that this year we need to trust God like never before. With all that we have, with our entire being. The Cross to me is the key to the Kingdom of God. Seeking the Kingdom first will surely bring us to victory.

Regardless of desperate times and the challenges we may face. I encourage believers to walk in the resurrection power of Jesus in 2020 and beyond.

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UNFATHOMABLE MERCY AND INDESCRIBABLE LOVE!!! Words fail me when I think of the purity and goodness of God, when he saw me and thought I am worthy even when I feel most unworthy.

It is a love I cannot fathom. Even today, the blood and water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus is immensely precious, it is healing to my broken heart and the strength that enables me to love my enemies. It is still the blood that gives me the assurance that performance is not needed at His throne of humility, which in turn eliminates my insecurities in a competing world. I am madly in love with Jesus â?¤

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JESUS CHRIST A PERFECT REPRESENTATION of the Father in heaven, Who laid down His life and shed his blood for man that we would be saved from sin and death. Through His blood we have life in abundance, not only physical life but eternal life. Jesus Christ presented the father in His fullness and as a result of His sacrifice, we are redeemed. Today we qualify to carry the image and likeness of our Father in Heaven on the earth.

Every day we ought to celebrate the salvation we received through Jesus Christ and also celebrate that in Christ we gain back our sonship.

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THE ONLY WAY WE CAN MAKE SENSE of Coronavirus and any calamity that we face is by looking at it through the cross. Jesus went to the root cause of every evil the world has ever known and will still experience - our sin - bearing the full penalty of God’s wrath that we deserve. Any trials and tribulations we will have to go through in this world are a mere pin prick compared to the reality of being separated from God for eternity.

Not only do you have a sure hope of being with God forever after you die or Jesus returns, but your identity while you go through this world is radically different. The cross means that you have been set free from every sin you were once enslaved to which defined who you are as one belonging to the Kingdom of darkness. But the Great Accuser - the devil - has been silenced. The blood of Jesus speaks a better word. And you who were once an enemy of God are now called His child.

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THE CROSS IS AN INSTRUMENT OF DEATH THAT BRINGS LIFE. Once the cruellest form of execution - yet now is a symbol of abundant life. The cross is more than the near-universal symbol of Christianity. This simple design carries the message of love, finality, hope, prophecy, fulfilled promises, wilful humanity and purpose.

The cross represents the culmination of prophecy dating back to the Garden of Eden.

The cross exemplifies the greatest sacrifice ever made and gives assurance of salvation through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

NOT ONLY DO YOU HAVE A SURE HOPE OF BEING WITH GOD FOREVER AFTER YOU DIE OR JESUS RETURNS, BUT YOUR IDENTITY WHILE YOU GO THROUGH THIS WORLD IS RADICALLY DIFFERENT.

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TESTIMONY BY BRETT & KIM WILLEMBURG

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THE WILLEMBURGS Marriage & Ministry MEET BRETT AND KIM WILLEMBURG. A couple who simply love Jesus and making Him known beyond their parameters. As leaders of The Workshop, a bible based church of believers in Jesus Christ, Brett and Kim truly embody the name of their ministry by facilitating events aimed at lifting up the Name of Jesus through worship, teachings,

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interaction and fellowship. At the core of their ministry is the pursuit of His Presence for the purpose of intimacy and reconciliation. As Salt and Light, they take ground through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Brett and Kim share with us their journey and testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness throughout their lives.

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HENEVER we meet new people they

This was difficult but I agreed. We chose to give God

always ask how we met and my

first place in our hearts, our lives and even above one

response is always, she showed up at

another because we knew making Him the most

my doorstep! But more accurately

important one in our relationship would keep it strong

Kim and I met via a mutual friend

- 12 years later and our relationship has been nothing

and agreed to a coffee date with a small group of people

short of heaven on earth and I believe those seasons of

- she literally did show up at my door and while it

putting Him first played a major role in what we enjoy

wasn’t necessarily love at first sight for either of us, we

today. We went on to fast in that manner for 3

were definitely friends from day one!

consecutive years until we got married.

We met at only 23 years old, both

Fast forward 3 years later, we got

newly born again and running after

married on the 29th January 2011. Our

Jesus as if our lives depended on it. If there was a meeting, we were there!

We attended different churches at the time and would each go to our own youth group on a Friday only to meet after youth to socialise. This would usually end in another 3-4 hour worship and prayer session with friends. These meetings were where we grew the most and learnt from our peers what love and community in Christ was.

3 months into our friendship our interest in one another began to grow, the Lord took two people with polar opposite personalities and created a perfect match!

We both came from relationships before getting born again and walked

WE CHOSE TO GIVE GOD FIRST PLACE IN OUR HEARTS, OUR LIVES AND EVEN ABOVE ONE ANOTHER BECAUSE WE KNEW MAKING HIM THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WOULD KEEP IT STRONG

passion for God’s house never faltered and by the time Kim moved to my church we had both been serving in some ministry, Kim spear heading a small resource centre for the churches Business School while I ran the sound department and assisted my Pastor.

In 2012, we moved to a ministry called Dream Builders Family Church. The ministry was headed up by Pastors Paul and Kim Black and the minute we stepped in through the door, we knew we where home! I remember Kim crying at our visit that first Wednesday, the Lord spoke to her heart and said “You have been transplanted so that you may become a splendid Vine.”

Over the years doors began to open for us as our hearts to serve God and

away from them to pursue God -

t o s e e Hi s p e o p l e i n f re e d o m

believing that laying them down to

continued to grow. We started out

serve and honour Him would yield His best in our lives.

packing chairs, doing basic set-up’s, cleaning toilets

While our stories are different they’re very similar. The

and floors to lend a helping hand but each year new

Lord told Kim “If you give me your best, I’ll give you My

doors would open and by the 3rd year at Dream

best” and that He did!

Builders we had been privileged to oversee the

After 6 months of dating we where prepping New

operations of special events hosting almost 2000 people

Years celebrations and Kim called me to say she’d been

a night - but irrespective of the task or role we played -

praying and sensed The Lord wanting her to “fast” from

our hearts to serve the God and His people remained

her relationship with me. Saying that we should put

our highest priority.

Him first place and not talk, text or interact with each other for 21 days while the church was fasting.

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OUR HEART AND VISION IS VERY SIMPLE; TO SAVE, DELIVER, RESTORE AND CAUSE PEOPLE TO FLOURISH. EING a couple in ministry and carrying the

have lost friends and people we love dearly. Discovered

same heart to build a community of believers

our voices among many and learnt that following the

has been an enormous blessing - God knew

convictions of our hearts while honouring people to the

us before we knew ourselves and it seems this

best of our ability was more than enough.

unfolding match made in heaven really was His plan all

The Lord took two people hungry to know Him and

along. Kim is strong in every area I’m not and vice versa.

serve Him and began to develop Shepherds who love,

When the Lord began to stir our hearts about starting

care and tend for His people. This didn’t come naturally

a ministry we had been in church for 10 years at that

or easily but heading into our 3rd year of ministry, not

point - serving our pastors and community, knowing that

only is our shepherding heart growing but we are

doing

“church” was not easy. However we knew His

growing as teachers and leaders and have begun to move

voice and that He had only ever led us into victory every

from merely seeing people’s gifts to slowly developing

time He called us out, even if it was through some rocky

those gifts for a greater purpose.

roads at times.

Our heart and vision is very simple; to Save, Deliver,

During this time, we have had two incredibly bright

Restore and cause people to Flourish.

and beautiful children, Grace (5) and Elijah (3). We

Our vision is built on a culture which in rooted in an

struggled to conceive the first few years of marriage and

authentic relationship with the Father and one another,

lost 3 pregnancies. Kim almost lost her life in an

we are not perfect people - but we’re good forgivers and

emergency surgery. Meanwhile, in addition to full-time

great at showing mercy. Building on our knowledge of

ministry, we run a business supplying aggregates to the

Christ’s finished work is vital for us as we make disciples

civil and construction industry.

who can effectively continue Christ’s work in the earth to

In ministry there have been amazing highlights and

restore the lost and establish the Kingdom through the

beautiful moments discovering God as we’ve never

power of The Holy Spirit.

known Him before. However, we have also gone through some really painful experiences as every Pastor does. We

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TO FREE TO BE BOUND BY SIN

BY PS. MARCEL RWASABISI

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TOO FREE TO BE BOUND BY SIN A MESSAGE BY PASTOR MARCEL RWASABISI

SCRIPTURES: Galatians 5:1 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

SAVED THROUGH WORKS

Romans 6:20-23 I am using an example from everyday life because of your human limitations. Just as you used to offer yourselves as slaves to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer yourselves as slaves to righteousness leading to holiness. When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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esus was born and lived under the law, He says in the Word that He didn't come to remove it but rather to fulfil it. When He became sin, He was in conflict with

the law so that grace could be validated. He created a new gateway for all those who BELIEVE in Him. Under the law, even those who were seen as righteous could not receive the Holy Spirit. He came upon them and then left them again. In the new testament, the Holy Spirit lives within us. Moreover, in the old testament, the laws of God were written on the walls of the temple and on tablets of stone. In the new testament, the Word of God is written on the hearts of man.

In the old testament, people could be saved through works. They had to do what was good for them to be accepted into the presence of the Lord. In the new testament, people can only be saved through the Work of Christ on the cross. He is the mediator between us and God, our gateway to the Holy of Holies. We are saved by grace, which is a gift of God that we receive through Christ Jesus.

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SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

life, you are not required to change first. You can come

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as you are. Change will begin to take place when you n the old testament, you had to strive to earn your

establish a relationship with the Gift. The more

entrance to heaven. In the new testament, we don't

acquainted you are to Jesus, the more you change. Our

have to try. All we have to do is BELIEVE and

freedom is free, through the gift of God, but it is not

RECEIVE the gift of God that is Christ Jesus. God sent

cheap.

Jesus so that all be believe in Him would be saved. Not

People do not need to repent first before they can

those who

receive Christ. Don't disqualify a person due to their

"try and act

pre-faith actions, it is believing in Christ that leads to

holy", but

repentance. As you walk with God and continue to read

those who

the Word, it will begin to change your character and

believe that

your desires. It won't automatically make you a Saint,

Jesus is

but the more you strive to live for God, He will continue

enough to

to perfect you into the righteousness of Christ.

save them, will indeed be saved!

There are no

WE WORK OUT OUT SALVATION, DAILY! SERIOUSLY SO, THE WORD SAYS WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING. SO, FOR YOU TO RECEIVE JESUS AND HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CHANGE FIRST

conditions for salvation, only to believe! Even if you aren't Christian (let's close that can of worms before they crawl out).

The danger is that the Church teaches religion before we teach of grace. And where grace is taught, accountability is often left out.

(Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.)

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eceiving a gift does not require you to change (first). Listen, if you've never driven since you got your licence, you will need to adjust when

you begin to drive your own car. If someone waits for you to become a "good driver" before they buy you a car, then you will never be good enough to receive the gift. The same if true for salvation. We are being perfected as we live in the gift. We work out out salvation, daily! Seriously so, the word says with fear and trembling. So, for you to receive Jesus and have eternal

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esus doesn't have a problem with people who sin. He does, however, have a problem with people who fail to believe in Him. Because, no matter how good you are, if you don't believe in Him then you cannot receive Him or His gift of salvation and forgiveness of sin without which you cannot change. Or be saved. Do you believe in Jesus so that you

can go to heaven or so that you can maintain the gift of life you've been given? If we would go to heaven because of works, most (if not all) of us would not make it. But our faith needs to go beyond wanting to go to heaven but rather to let His Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Your greatest mistake is wanting to fix yourself before accepting Jesus when Jesus is the only one who can fix you. Jesus didn't just want to cover our sins, He died so that they could be washed away for good. The blood of

BECAUSE IT IS ONLY IN HIM, THAT WE ARE MADE WHOLE AND HOLY. IT IS IN THE TRUTH OF HIS LOVE THAT WE ARE TOO FREE TO SIN.

Jesus washes so well that there is no trace of what used to be. He makes us new creations when we believe in Him. RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OUR GIFT BACK TO GOD

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eople make at the mistake of looking at your past to qualify you.

Little do they know, between you and them, there is Jesus. And at any moment, He can change your story. We need to separate the

Gospel of Christ from religion and tell people the truth so that they can liberated into relationship with God. It is when we strive for relationship that we begin to become better and live to please our First Love (Jesus Christ). Grace is not an excuse to keep on sinning, it is payment for our sins that allows us to grow in pursuit of righteousness - with a God who is able to make our crooked paths straight. Knowing and loving God does not prevent you from making mistakes. But God, as our Father, loves us anyway...

Nothing can separate us from His love. May we strive to grow closer to Him and follow hard after Him. Because it is only in Him, that we are made whole and holy. It is in the truth of His love that we are too free to sin. And as we continue to love Him, we make less mistakes and we make them less often. It's a daily exercise, yet it is a journey that is worth taking.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN A WALK WITH CHRIST, PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD AND REACH OUT TO YOUR NEAREST CHURCH FOR SUPPORT OR CONTACT ME AT +27 72 382 6113.

"DEAR LORD, I AM SORRY FOR ALL MY SINS, AND I REPENT OF THEM ALL. I GIVE YOU MY LIFE TODAY, AND I CONFESS MY FAITH IN YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST THAT HE IS LORD. I BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED AND RESURRECTED TO GIVE ME ETERNAL LIFE; I CONFESS MY FAITH IN HIM, AND I ACCEPT HIM AS MY PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR. AMEN."

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He is a Son of God with a heart for serving God's people and reaching the nations for Christ by touching one person at a time.

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FREEDOM DAY 27 APRIIL 2020 Suid-Afrika

Mzantsi Afrika

Aforika bor wa

South Africa

Iningizimu Afrika

ON THE FIRST COMMEMORATION OF THE HOLIDAY, PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA ADDRESSED PARLIAMENT: As dawn ushered in this day, the 27th of April 1994, few of us could suppress the welling of emotion, as we were reminded of the terrible past from which we come as a nation; the great possibilities that we now have; and the bright future that beckons us. And so we assemble here today, and in other parts of the country, to mark a historic day in the life of our nation. Wherever South Africans are across the globe, our hearts beat as one, as we renew our common loyalty to our country and our commitment to its future.

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Not Far Behind

BY MARK ZION

necessarily require separation. However, what Gwen doesn’t

[SCENE 1: Anderson Apartment]

know is that Jessica is trying to persuade Bentley to propose An aroma of chocolate flapjacks fill the apartment. Unlike the

in subtle ways. But her efforts tend to go up in smoke. The

weird dream they had, the Andersons now have exciting news

same smoke that seem to hinder Bentley to make the move.

to celebrate - in real life. Well, the celebrations can commence as soon as Gwen tells her husband the crazy-good news. Sean

BENTLEY: (pops up on an incoming video call)

had just arrived home. He seems a bit edgy. He takes off his

JESSICA: (mutes the tv series she’s watching, finally decides to

leather jacket and collapse himself onto the couch.

answer) BENTLEY: (relieved to see his girlfriend’s face) Jess, are you

GWEN: (inquisitive) Hey, how did it go?

okay?

SEAN: (passive) I didn’t go through with the sale.

JESSICA: (stares at the mute tv, prolonging her attempt to

GWEN: Was he not happy with the offer?

speak)

SEAN: Well, he wasn’t genuinely interested in the business,

BENTLEY: Look at me. Let’s talk. Please.

that’s for sure.

JESSICA: What do you want, Bentley?

GWEN: What was the intent of your meeting, then? Where is

BENTLEY: I want us to start over.

he from?

JESSICA: (annoyed) You don’t say… 7 years in the making.

SEAN: (pensive, with a sigh) His name is Derrick Phillips. He

BENTLEY: (reaches for an object on his bedside table) Before

claims to know my dad.

you say anything, let me show you something…

GWEN: (scoffs) So? Your father probably recommended the

JESSICA: (her eyes instantly catches the little glossy black gift

sale to him?

box in Bentley’s hands - gasps)

SEAN: Derrick says he’s my uncle. My dad’s long lost

BENTLEY: (excited in anticipation for Jessica’s reaction) Are

brother…

you ready?

GWEN: (caught off guard) Say what? How?

JESSICA: No! Wait… We can’t do this through a video call!

SEAN: Yeah, he used the offer for the Barbershop as a mask to

BENTLEY: (chuckles) You know lockdown only ends on the

meet his “nephew.”

21st, right?

JESSICA: (jittery) It’s okay, I can wait. Put that away. Let’s talk

[SCENE 2: Jessica’s Commune]

later, I need to shower quickly. Then I’ll text you later, okay?

BENTLEY: (baffled) Okay, sure. Love you later, then.

Jessica is still avoiding her boyfriend Bentley. He left her

JESSICA: (blows him a kiss and ends the call) Oh - my -

several messages but she resists the urge to respond. Her best

goodness. I can’t breathe! I need to call Gwen!

friend Gwen often reminds her that disagreements doesn’t

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JESSICA: Ava mentioned you were there. She obviously

[SCENE 3: Anderson Apartment]

didn’t say what for.

Gwen comforts Sean with a fresh cup of coffee and some

GWEN: Oh, brilliant. Let’s talk later? (call ends here)

flapjacks.

GWEN: (leaning into Sean for a hug) I’m sure he’ll be able to give you clarity on this… Do you think your

GWEN: Well, I can’t read your mind right now. Did he

mother is aware of Derrick? What if they purposefully

show you any proof?

chose to hide his existence from you? What’s he like?

SEAN: (with his head in his right hand) Yeah, an old

SEAN: (shakes his head) Rather tell me about your day?

picture of him and my dad in their twenties. With my dad

You visited the doctor?

wearing the same vintage jersey he passed onto me.

GWEN: (rolling her eyes sarcastically) Well, I hope you

GWEN: So you actually recognised your dad on the

like changing diapers as much as you like changing

picture?

subjects…

SEAN: (nodding a ‘yes’ to Gwen’s question)

SEAN: Hm? What do you mean? I didn’t say yes to

GWEN: You said his surname is Phillips?

babysitting, did you?

SEAN: Yep. I don’t know the whole story though. Didn’t

GWEN: (giggles) Pinch me.

give him much room to explain. I need to talk to my dad

SEAN: (chuckles) How about I tickle your veins!

first.

GWEN: (laughing playfully) Stop! You’re so wee-wee.

SEAN: “Wee-wee?” What language are you speaking,

Gwen’s phone starts ringing. Sean takes a sip of his

woman?

coffee.

GWEN: (composing herself ) I love you, Sean Anderson.

And I am happy to announce that your prayers have

GWEN: (answers the phone) Hey sis, is everything

been answered, “Daddy!”

alright?

SEAN: (pinching himself, excitedly jumps up from the

JESSICA: (fluttered) I’m a disaster! I wanted to become a

couch) No way! Finally! Thank you, Lord!

wife so bad, but now I don’t know if I’m ready.

GWEN: (confused) What do you mean? Where are you now?

JESSICA: I’m home. Like 90% of the country right now and I’m freaking out.

GWEN: Jessica, slow down. What is the matter. Did you an Bentley have another arguJESSICA: (interrupting Gwen) We’re getting married!

Well, he was about to propose and then I decided to GWEN: (staring at Sean, shrugging her shoulders) - Jess, can I call you back in about 10 minutes? I quickly need to run to the loo.

JESSICA: (sighs) Yeah, sure… what did the doctor say?

GWEN: (surprised) How did you know I was at the doc… tor?

SEAN: (staring at Gwen with a subtle frown)

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BENTLEY: You said you’d call me back. How was the

[SCENE 4: Jessica’s Commune]

shower? You feeling better?

OLGA: (on speaker phone) Did you stock up on enough

JESSICA: Sorry about that. I’m good, thank you. But

veggies, my angel?

before you say anything… I just want you to know that I

JESSICA: Lol, you know I don’t eat that much, Aunty O.

value your willingness to work on our relationship. I

Some of my housemates are actually vegan.

don’t want us to rush things.

OLGA: There’s no such thing as eating too much greens,

BENTLEY: Well, I also wanted to chat to you about the

girl. Your body will thank you. And so will your future

speed of things.

husband! (giggles)

JESSICA: I’m so glad we’re on the same page.

JESSICA: Speaking of, how did you react when uncle

BENTLEY: So how about we have a double celebration?

Ferdi proposed to you?

Now on the phone and when lockdown is over. What do

OLGA: Ai, girl. It was very, very special. Far better than

you say? I just know that what I have in my hand right

my first and second time.

now will fit you perfectly.

JESSICA: Oh, yes. I actually forgot about uncle Paul and

JESSICA: Okay, well we haven’t really talked about this

uncle Dirk.

yet…

OLGA: Ja, no. I thank God for showing me the way. Which

BENTLEY: (ignoring Jessica’s comment and reveals

reminds me; how are things between you and Bentley?

what’s inside the box) Ta-da!

JESSICA: (noticing an incoming video call) Wow, he’s actually calling me right now.

Bentley’s enthusiasm drops a notch when Jessica slowly

OLGA: But how is that possible? You and I are still

starts crying. A set of keys was the last thing on her mind.

talking?

Keys to Bentley’s apartment would’ve been ideal,

JESSICA: (giggles) It’s very possible, Aunty Olga, lol. I’ll

supposed they get married. But the Mercedes car keys

call you back in bit, okay?

Bentley swung with his left hand is a cry for help.

Jessica answers the video call.

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IF DR. SEUSS WROTE A POEM ABOUT COVID-19 THIS WOULD BE IT

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The buildings were big And people would smile Travel they would Mile by mile

a poem by MARK ZION

I am still, it is finished

I am loved, it is settled

Things stop for a bit The world slowed its roll The virus had certainly taken its toll But what they then saw From slowing things down They now had less reason to frown

But sick they become And numbers, it grew Businesses worried Communities too

I’ll never deny Who He is His resurrection calls me winner Echoes hope to every sinner Redeemed by just the gaze of grace

Families now gathered 'What games shall we play?'

'Pass me the blue crayon' 'Give mummy the grey.'

I let go of my frustrations In this world of contradictions Jesus makes it easy to love

'Daddy is home guys!

He'll read us a book.'

Then all of us together We might just cook

In His light, there’s opportunity To see beyond figures of complexity Revel in His relevance eternally

Now we know there’s more to live for

The lungs of the planet Caught a small break Less travel meant less pollution to make

But first the Kingdom’s what we seek for To live is Christ, to die is gain

People did realise that it will be okay They don't need so much to get through the day

Every son, every daughter can walk on the water

and never, never be afraid

Maybe this virus that caused so much stress Showed the whole world that more can mean less.

I am still, it is finished I am loved, it is settled

(Anonymous)

I’ll never deny that He lives

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15 MINUTES - KAREN KINGSBURY Review by Hugh O’Ryan

BOOK REVIEW

KAREN KINGSBURY is a well sought after name in Christian Fiction, and she does not disappoint with 15 Minutes. I would warn more mature Christians that this book is set more for the young adult or teen Christian who is finding their feet in this haphazard World. I feel Kingsbury has done a great job at emphasising God's hand in every circumstance.

Zack is a country boy at heart, with his parents ranch nearing foreclosure he decides to participate in one of America's most prestigious talent shows "15 Minutes". Zack is an instant favourite with the fans and the judges and is tipped early on to win the show.

With many a bump and turn along the way, Zack tries to hold on to his Christian identity, but the glitz and glam of stardom soon give way and Zack is forced to make a choice. Will he be able to live by his convictions or will the world have its way with the up and coming star?

Meanwhile at home, Reese Weatherly, Zack's girlfriend is at a crossroads. Not knowing who Zack is anymore and with a job offer on the table, will the two lovebirds be able to reconcile before it's too late?

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One of the things I write about in #DiaryOfAChurchboy is the relationship between church and technology. I will

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never recover from the fact that in the 21st century, we still have people who think livestream is a worldly phenomenon that has no place in the church. And I'm glad Covid-19 is fixing people's mindsets. The

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early church did what it had to do in those early times. Paul wrote those letters because that's the communication technology of his times. In 2020, the good

OTHER TITLES BY KINGSBURY INCLUDE: • Finding Home • The Bridge • Between Sundays

Apostle would be trending on Twitter and having the largest YouTube channel through which he talks to the church.

Tradition is not doctrine. I know you are struggling to keep up with The Kardashians, but keep up with the times.

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eeing as it is the first Easter in a new decade, I cannot help but wonder how Jesus would react if He lived in this day and age. Let me disclaim before we go any further that this piece is going to be very educational, somewhat fictional and hopefully FUNNY. I pray that the Lord forgives me if any of the following content offends any of His beloved children. With that said I think that, with all due respect and reverence to my King and Saviour, Jesus can probably take a joke. Loosen up and humour me for a second, imagine if Jesus was born in 1986 and the first Easter celebration had to happen in 2020.

Listen, it’s about to get real!

The story begins with a prophecy…

happened before so basically people thought he was crazy. And then…

He said that Jesus would be bruised

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So, it’s probably the 1920s or way

for all our sins, like… Uncle, how

back when and there’s this uncle

can you say that about the Son of

named Isaiah. Uncle Isaiah

God?! Man of God! Well, uncle Isaiah

encountered God at a young age

believed it and he prophesied it.

and said that God could send him to

Basically, if you’re gonna prophesy

speak to the nations and stuff. So,

about somebody in 2020, you had

uncle Isaiah heard from God about

better only have nice things to say

a lot of things. He even kinda

but back then, people legit ONLY

predicted that Jesus would be born

said what God told them. And so did

by a virgin, which had NEVER

Jesus… but wait, we’re not there yet.

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Okay, now God is born to a poor young couple…

So a whole Son of God is born you guys, and the parents can’t find anywhere to put Him. Well, so I can’t really say that they are poor, let me tell you the actual story. So what had happened was that this king heard that The King would be born and thought, well… the only way to prevent the whole thing would be to kill all the sons that were being born during that time. Drastic much?! But yo, dude was just trying to keep his name and legacy. Imagine being dethroned?! People can barely handle having a girlfriend leaving them for another guy (oops, let’s come back). So yes, Brother Joseph takes Sis away because can nobody touch Bae under his

Then there was an angel…

watch. But like, Sis is about to POP! And they get to this city, almost like Bloem during MACUFE (again, Google it!) and there is

So not it’s like 1985 and moghel is

absolutely nowhere to stay. Sis is like, “Babe, whatever you do…

sweeping the yard, African daughter style

please, the baby is coming! Just do something! I’m tired…. (tears)

(Google it! Lol). Moghel is like 13 years old

and… and… I’m scared… it hurts… Babe please, just do

and stuff, she’s a virgin and a good girl nje.

something!” Now Bro is under pressure, Sis is in pain for real

Don’t come for her like that! Sis is focused,

shame… And she just took an uncomfortable train ride all the way

okay?! So yes, Sis is minding her business

to this place and nje, kubird! Like it’s really really not looking great.

and cleaning the yard like a good African,

So Bro gets somebody to let them crash in a horse stable and all

village girl and uit die blou van onse

they have is a manger to put the baby in. It’s cold, no sterilisation

hemel (like, literally) comes this “man”

ntoz, nothing. But Bro is panicking, what can he do at this point?

and tells her that Sis is gonna get preggies!

So ja, long story short… Jesus makes it yaz, in spite of it all. Some

Now the good Sis wasn’t having it, she’s

Uncles bring them gifts and now at least they have a bit of extra

like, “Excuse me Uncle, with all due

cash to help them travel back home with the baby.

respect… I’m not the one like that! It could never be me that thing”. And the uncle says, “Little girl, relax. God is gonna make the things that makes Himself to be born through you”. Then she’s like, “In that came then, I am surrendered to God so let it be done to me according to His will”.

Then boom, long story short, Sis is baking a bun in the oven and Brother Joseph (AKA Bhut’Bae) hears that Sis is preggies and he’s like okay, I’ma just ghost her and save her the embarrassment of a break up.

Then he had a dream telling him that Sis didn’t cheat and that he should keep calm and do the right things.

What must have been rather sad is James’ childhood…

Jesus as a teenager

imagine being Jesus’ little brother! Yho! I already had it Fast forward a couple of years, at another festival (a

tough living up to my human sisters’ successes now

churchy one) let’s say Easter Conference vibes. But Easter

imagine being God’s sibling. Ja no, it must have been lot.

wasn’t thing yet… okay, so Jesus is 12 now, its 1998, and

But James loved Jesus yaz, he was even one of the Top 3

He gets lost. Well, His parents eventually found Him in

disciples (we’ll get to that in a second). You can also tell

the temple. But now, how do you raise God? Could they

that the “boys” had a good family background because

even shout at Him? Or spank Him? (Calm down, it was

whenever people would talk about Jesus, they would

still legal) but ja, the Bible doesn’t say and I’m scared to

refer to the family business. So you know that the boys

fill in the blanks so we’ll leave it at that. Well, for the most

grew up helping Daddy with the business… anyway, as

part, Jesus pretty much had a decent teen age. I’d like to

you were.

believe so, at least, Him being perfect and all!

“mature” woman. Many people saw Mary pregnant and

The ministry of Jesus

drew the conclusion that she was kicking it with Joseph So now Jesus is 30, it’s about 2016 and life is going on as

before marriage. So, to a lot of people, Jesus really didn’t

usual. His cousin John has been waiting for Him to reveal

fit the profile of a god. Never mind The Son of God. But

Himself to the world so when Jesus asks Cousin John to

don’t hate, imagine if a guy walked up to you in 2017! and

baptise Him, Kuz is like canting and stuff. But he ends up

told you that he was god. Never mind which one.

baptising Jesus and God lets everyone know that Jesus is

Wouldn’t you tell him to get lost?! Now that we know that

The ONE! Like, The One, ONE! But, instead of building

Jesus really was God, we judge a bit too harshly. But these

“The One Mega Ministries” right there and then, He goes

people legit didn’t (and some couldn’t) believe Him.

to the mountain to pray. For forty days. With no food.

And just when you think those same birds that fed Uncle

I cannot even say what I would have done… Some

Elijah back in the old testament would come feed Bro,

people did believe though, Peter, Little Brother James

the devil shows up instead (like the real devil, not the

and another John (not the cousin, the John who said

fictional character we blame for all the mistakes we

Jesus loved him the most. Well, before I was born! Lol) in

make). Talk about being TRIED! Listen…

particular, left their lives to follow Jesus. So did the rest of the disciples with many other people. Jesus also proved

So ja, the devil totally tried Jesus, but Bro wasn’t here for

Himself yaz, He spoke the Word and walked in

it so basically that ended with an anticlimax.

righteousness. He healed the sick, performed miracles and taught the Word. He fulfilled tons of prophecies,

Jesus then officially begins His ministry work. Basically,

some of which He had no “control” over… like being

people knew God neh, and they were expecting that God

birthed by a virgin. Not only did He fulfil the prophecies

would send a saviour. Now, they probably expected that

of His birth though, He was also about to fulfil the

this saviour would be a warrior, born into a palace by a

predictions of His death as well.

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The whole reason for Easter…

So, there was this uncle among Jesus’ closest circle (the 12 disciples), well he sold Jesus out, literally! And now these soldiers came for Jesus and arrested Him. Their excuse was

HE FELT EACH AND EVERY PUNCH, EACH LASH, EACH INSTALMENT ON THE HAMMER. HE FELT EVERYTHING! HE FELT THE PAIN OF IT ALL… HE FELT IT SO MUCH THAT HE FELT LIKE GOD HAD FORSAKEN HIM… AND HE WAS GOD! HE BASICALLY FELT LIKE HE WASN’T HIMSELF. YET HE ENDURED.

that He was misleading the masses… because what He said was contrary to the Jewish belief system. Anyway, they beat Him up and humiliate Him. As if that’s not bad enough, they make Him carry His own cross up the mountain. They then take proper nails and hammer Him onto a wooden cross. He is alive this whole time mind you. He felt each and every punch, each lash, each instalment on the hammer. He felt everything! He felt the pain of it all… He felt it so much that He felt like God had forsaken Him… and He WAS God! He basically felt like He wasn’t Himself.

Yet He endured. They went on and nailed His feet on top of each other, all the way through the wood. ALIVE! Then they lifted up the cross, and left Him to bleed… Arms stretched wide, in dire pain. He felt it you guys… He stood there, and all He said was, “Father, forgive them for they don’t know what they’re doing”. He gave up His Spirit and breathed His last breath. And then… ESKOM! Like, the whole world went blank for a whole minute.

Why would He die though? Well, so that we could live… He made a way for all of us to have eternal life. And then He rose again, on the third day, as the light of the world so that we would have eternal hope in and through Him.

Jesus today…

I wonder what Jesus would have to say about The Rona… imagine if He had ascended to heaven just last year. Would we have more faith? Would we have a better idea of what it is He’d have us do in moments like these? Would the church be more united? Would we be more considerate and compassionate towards each other? If Jesus was your neighbour, what would He say about your relationship with God? Perhaps this is a time for us to reflect, truly reconnect with God and do better as a church. If His sacrifice was fresh in our memories, what would we do differently?

Perhaps we should rather start doing that...

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on’t eat all the apples, the Doctors are already away!

Listen! Do you know how much food you can consume in just one day of sitting at home?!

Now, consider that there is you multiplied by the number of people in the house with you.

We all need to be considerate in our eating patterns. Especially since you’ve spent your retirement on wiping out the toilet paper isle. It will get ugly too quickly if everyone keeps on “living life as normal” when life clearly isn’t normal. Can I also just say that life must continue after the 21 days? Don’t sell your house Aunty, Jesus has not sent a “Save the Date” for His return yet. Hunger will still be there when The Rona is a goner!

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lose your mouth when you chew…

While we’re all doing our best to survive this global disaster, I have but one humble

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plea. Or rather an announcement. Yes, here is: Kay-Dee’s Public Service Announcement: There is absolutely nothing to gain from doing what you know annoys the people around you.

Okay, that’s rude. Let’s try a more Christian approach…

Please try to be a decent person. Flush the toilet (shhh, don’t tell the other Capetonians, let’s all pretend together). Okay, something more environmentally friendly, clean the bathroom after taking a bath/shower (we’ll get to the cleaning part later though, this is one is near and dear to my heart). Let us just try to be decent people in these trying times. We cannot also be trying each other on top of everything that’s happening. So, just a reminder, please close your mouth when you chew…

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ake a vacation from your feelings catching ministry Listen! Stop catching feelings, there are germs going around. You is gon get siek! No like, seriously. Being at home comes with too many reasons for you to get deep into your feels, don’t! If you don’t want these 21 days to feel like a lifetime, don’t allow everything to get to you. If you are easily offended by nature, let this be a bootcamp to train you on the art of not catching feelings. But how do you even begin to not get mad, Kuz? I’m glad you asked, just remember that everything is not about you. Not even what people say about you is about you. If you really cannot can, walk away. It is more important to be kind than it is to be right.

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ive at peace with all people, as far as it is up to you. You know what neh, you can be chewing with your mouth closed, cleaning up after yourself (hint hint) and just trying your best not to finally break the last nerve your Mom has been warning about all these years. You could legit be like Elijah chilling at the brook after announcing the flood (read the whole Bible, you’ll find it) you know… socially distancing and all. Trying your best not to catch feelings. And theeeeeeen, uit die blou van onse hemel, someone comes and TRICE you (bona, this is beyond trying). You know what Sis? Bro? Do like Jesus said, dust your feet and walk as many meters away as your home permits you. Choose peace. For as long as it is up to you. Let it slide like water off of a duck Kuz. Nothing is worthy enough to disturb your peace!

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ind a reason to laugh The seasoned people will find these lyrics familiar, “if you laugh about it, it’s not

worth a fight!” I’ll let you “Shazam” them in your memory for a minute (Lol). Anyway, Steve Harvey says in order to ensure that you laugh every day, you must learn to laugh at the things that aren’t that funny. Loosen up a little. Sit with your family and talk about nothing in particular. Watch something you find funny. Draw in as many good vibes as you can. Enjoy this time of rest. If you really can’t find anything to laugh at, then come back and re-read this piece and just laugh for no reason. Lol!

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too much energy. If that is you, don’t wait until you are moody to refill your social bundles. Tell your family that you’re going to bed early and just soak up in some worship music before you sleep. Or, if our family is user friendly, be honest with them that you need some time alone… for the married people, use chores like washing dishes or cleaning to spend time by yourself. Grab your earphones and escape to your filling station. If you are kind to yourself, you will have a lot more kindness to give to others.

ake every opportunity to be by yourself (for those of us who recharge in solitude). When you do find time (and space) to sit in solitude, reflect on the things that do offend you and do a self-introspection. Why did you find that offensive? Let this time be an opportunity to grow in self-awareness.

And, for some of us, we really just need a moment every now and then because social interaction just costs us way

STEVE HARVEY SAYS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOU LAUGH EVERY DAY, YOU MUST LEARN TO LAUGH AT THE THINGS THAT AREN’T THAT FUNNY.

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ractice kindness and gratitude. Speaking of kindness, please say please and thank you. Thank you. You know? Basic manners! These can go a long way. If you cannot cook, help clear the table and wash the dishes. Go an extra mile and offer to clean your parents’ room. It is the little things that make these 21 days a bit more bearable.

However, don’t do anything for recognition or thank yous. What you may deem as going an extra mile may be basic manners to others. But you can best believe that each little act of kindness will go a very long way. 21 days long!

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e resourceful. Make things happen! Things will be great for the first week when you’ve just spent all your money on masks and hand sanitiser. By Week 2, the cupboard is halfway empty, every time a person eats, the breadwinner starts to think maybe the virus wasn’t bad after all. And then suddenly, in week 3, we should all consider fasting!

No Ma’am, the virus is THAT bad but Jesus has it all under control.

All you have to do, Sir, is control your meal plan. Perhaps lessen the number of dishes you serve with each meal. Which of the ingredients in your fridge are most likely to spoil? Cook those first. And if it’s a real stretch? Be creative with how you structure your meals. Pasta and mince can be made in many different ways

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lean up after yourself Yhu, yhu, yhu! I sommer get mad thinking about cleaning up after people! Maybe I should read number 3 again (lol) but for real, you guys, please clean up after yourself. Especially if there’s 3 or more people in the house. You cannot expect one person to do all the cleaning.

Take a broom and sweep away the bread crumbs after making yourself a sandwich (although this is only a week 1 struggle hahaha) and tidy up (and disinfect) the counters. Put the milk back in the fridge. And for CRYING OUT LOUD (takes a deep breathe) DO đ&#x;‘? NOT đ&#x;‘? DRINK đ&#x;‘? ANYTHING đ&#x;‘? DIRECTLY đ&#x;‘?

FROM đ&#x;‘? THE đ&#x;‘? CONTAINER! (sigh) Remember that it is mainly through bad hygiene that the virus is spread between people.

In any case you should always be a decent person.

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tart and end each day with a moment of reflection Okay, Selah‌ let’ calm down. Now that you don’t have a train to catch or traffic to bypass, take a moment before leaving your bed each morning to reflect.

Think of all your blessings, think of what you are happy about in your life. Even if you only find one

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thing that day, think about it and be grateful for it. Keep that thought in your mind all day and draw from that place of gratitude whenever you feel the urge to complain.

When you get to bed in the evening, think about your day and meditate on the things you’re grateful for. Some people ran out of food, yet you have food for tomorrow. Someone just found out that they’ve tested positive, you and your family are healthy.

Bring to mind at least 5 things each night before you sleep and thank God for them. In order to survive this lockdown, all the little things have to count!

CONSIDER DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM YOUTUBE INSTEAD OF BINGE WATCHING THE NEWS. YOU CAN USE A BREAK FROM THAT SOMETIMES.

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HAS THERE EVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE A WOMAN THAN NOW? FORMING MOVEMENTS

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IN THEIR DETERMINED STRUGGLE AGAINST POLITICAL OPPRESSION AND GENDER INEQUALITY THEY HAVE EARNED THEMSELVES A PLACE IN SOCIETY.

NO! We can go into history where women's freedom of expression, political views and gender equality has been oppressed.

Women was disregarded and only men were the authority figures of society. Thus filtering into households as well where women had a certain role to upload and men continue with their muscular gender role. It has never been easy for women. But they've started forming movements. Encouraging

UNFORTUNATELY NOT I say unfortunately because although women have come a long way in our society there are still leaps that need to be made.

History shows us that, in a very real sense, women were always less than. I revel in that, today, the level of women's rights is

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women to stand up for their rights and what they believe in.

They fought for equality for women. Putting pressure on government worldwide to change their laws in order for women to be recognised in their workplaces and households etc.

Women have shaken off the shackles of the past and in their determined struggle against political oppression and gender inequality they have earned themselves a place in society.

- Chane Jasson

unprecedented. However, society still holds in its heart the idea women is less than and the challenges that women faced hundreds of years ago still occurs underground.

- Adam-Jarryd Radloff

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THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME!

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BE WOMAN THAN NOW

Patriarchy has always determined a women's place in society, but now women have decided to disrupt that narrative and started taking up spaces and using the voice they've always had. This is the perfect time to be a women we are becoming louder and stronger and indeed a real force to be reckoned with.

We will be inspiring generations that will come after us, so we should continue on this journey, seasons are changing. God is telling his women of Valour to arise and be heard, be seen and known!

I’m going to speak for myself. I can’t generally speak for other woman, but for me, personally, there has never been a better time to be a woman than now.

There were very little role models for women in previous generations. We see women all over the world becoming conduits for another woman to become all that she is destined to be. You don’t have to look far to be inspired these days.

Women all around us are becoming great. By no means am I exalting one gender over the other. I believe that women are learning the value of what is means to be a woman and how to humbly embrace that.

I know that many would say that it is a difficult time for women. I would argue that there is no better time to be a woman.

I believe we are in an interesting time now, not where we should be, but we’re getting better. There is a lot of focus on women in the workplace. The diversity agenda is under fire and women are at the core of it, equal pay, equal opportunities, women on boards.

I believe that woman will be heard, they will be seen, and they will leave a mark.

Yes, it’s challenging for many women and yes it can get hard and yes, we have stats to prove all of this – but there is also opportunity, and an opportunity for women to become great. Woman are becoming great leaders, great business owners and a great voice.

I believe that women are rising and not allowing statistics, injustices and bad behaviour to influence them negatively.

Women are awakening to their value and I believe men around us are awakening to the value of woman too.

They are embracing that women are problem solvers too & great leaders. They can tackle challenges. They look at possibilities and find ways to lead to creativity.

Women might be the weaker vessel, but SHE is not the weaker minded. SHE is powerful and SHE is being AWAKENED.

- Ashleigh Le Fleur

GOD IS TELLING HIS WOMEN OF VALOUR TO ARISE AND BE HEARD, BE SEEN AND KNOWN!

LAWS NEED TO CHANGE In the past, even in biblical times women didn’t have a say. They were seen as lesser than. Opportunities were withheld from them. However, today we can see that a lot more change is happening. Even in church or religious spaces we find a lot more women now have a voice, and more opportunity. Even though we’ve made some strides, there’s still a lot more to be done. We’re not where we should be, that should be the emphasis. We still find today that in some Arab countries women can’t speak for themselves. Men are still earning a lot more. Gender based violence showed us that men still think women exist for their counterfeit pleasure and authority. The strides taken has not been enough. It is a better time to be a women, but there’s nothing to celebrate just yet. Laws need to change for equality to become a reality.

- Nina Adelaide Hearne

- Lloyd Pullen

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Birth of Telephone Inventor MARCH 3, 1847

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Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Bell and his father were involved in teaching deaf persons to speak. Bell developed an interest in the vibrating membrane as a method of electrically transmitting sounds. His very first sentence spoken on the newly invented telephone on March 10, 1876, was to his assistant, "Mister Watson, come here, I want you."

Mercy Me SA Tour MAY 2, 2020

World Book and Copyright Day APRIL 23, 2020 23 April is a symbolic date in world literature.

It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. More than ever, at a time where most of the schools around the world are closed and people are having to limit to spent their time outside, the power of books should be leveraged to combat isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity.

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ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, events may be cancelled or postponed.

104Concerts presents Mercy Me, an American contemporary Christian band, as they tour South Africa for the first time. The group first gained mainstream recognition with their crossover single, I Can Only Imagine, which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification. Since then, the group has released eight additional studio albums (six of which have been certified gold) and a greatest hits album, 10. Their ninth and latest studio album, Lifer, was released in 2017. The group has had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1. They have won 8 Dove Awards and have had many Grammy Award nominations. Venue: GrandWest Grand Arena | Time: 7pm | Cost: R300 – R375

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