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aster is one of the most unmissable events on the Christian calendar. This is the time when the death and

resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. It is also a time known to be embellished with various man-shaped habits and traditions. They are seldom questioned or researched. Do you ever wonder about the origin of pickled fish, hot cross buns, Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies?

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Well, perhaps these things are too delicious to question. Perhaps it is needed to chew more into the symbolism and meaning of these traditions.

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“Smag ons na die ware gemeenskap van liefde / Om nie kerk te hou nie, maar kerk te wees”

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Spreading Style “We must be just as passionate about clothing ourselves with the word of God, seeking Him and allowing our devotion to Him to reflect how we represent ourselves.”

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EDITORIAL

Sunshine Thoughts

YET I STILL DARE TO HOPE

MARK ZION MICHAELS FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER krehon.voca@gmail.com

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UNNY PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA, I am delighted to welcome you to the very first issue of Kréhon

VOCA! As seen on the foot of our front page, VOCA is about forming and celebrating our homegrown expressions in whatever form they arise. My heart’s prayer is that you will

JAYLEE GERTSE MANAGING EDITOR jayleegertse@gmail.com krehon.voca@gmail.com

find VOCA encouraging, inspiring and adventurous!

22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends!

His mercies never cease.

23 Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.

24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore I will hope in him!”

You might ask, “What are we hoping for?”

If we set our minds on things above (Col 3:2)

Boy, how time flies! Not too long ago, we

we will not be consumed by crippling

were booming about in the Christmas and

anxiety and fear. In essence, our hope is

New Year’s cheer. And now we find ourselves

wrapped up in the understanding that this

already stretched out in the fourth month of

too shall pass. We serve a sovereign God

2020. With that said, April brings with it a

who shares many promises through His

basket of celebrations and changes, some

word. Seeking His hope through His word,

good and some not so pleasant. This month

allow us to filter all the negative reports of

presents a new season, a new term, Easter

what is happening around us, but not

celebrations and now also a national

falling into the trap of discouragement. The

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‘lockdown’ due to Covid-19. Nonetheless,

psalmist makes an important observation in

those aren’t the only vocal points of this

Psalm 39:7, “And so, Lord, where do I put my

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month, as we bring you fresh chunks and

hope? My only hope is in you.”

nuggets by diverse people from diverse

PROCLAIMER THE VIEWS EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT KRÉHON VOCA IS BASED ON THE DIVERSE FINDINGS OF STORIES DISCOVERED FROM DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGION. WE AIM TO DELIVER SOUND TRUTHS AND FACTS THAT ARE BIBLICALLY, CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY ACCURATE. ABOVE ALL, THIS IS A PLATFORM FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. WE PROMOTE PEACE, CONNECTION, WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING.

backgrounds and places.

Lastly, some may wonder, “Why hope?”

Again, our answer is found in scripture

Enjoy this new journey with us as we

when Paul writes in Romans 5:3-5 about

celebrate expression through art, culture

suffering producing endurance, endurance

and words. With that said, in light of the

character and character producing hope. He

current affairs in our country (but also

then goes on to say,

across the globe), it may seem like there are

5 “And this hope will not lead to

more wrong turns than goodness to be

disappointment. For we know how dearly

found. I’m currently reflecting on the words

God loves us, because He has given us the

of the author in Lamentations 3:21-24.

Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.”

Hopping back to verse 20 the author states, “I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss.” It’s crucial to keep in

So therefore in this time, I dare you to cling to hope.

mind, that all over the world many can testify of all they have lost in this

Have a blessed Easter!

challenging time. Salaries, business deals, job opportunities, homes, sanity, hope, faith, and the list goes on. Though, something interesting takes place in verses 21-24 as the author continues, 21 “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:

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HOLIDAY OR HOLY DAY? THE C H RO NI CL E S O F E AST E R A N D PAS SOVER keep that day as a memorial and a feast to

BY Jaylee Gertse

the Lord (Exodus 12:14; Leviticus 23:4-5).

The Passover of Exodus 12 connects directly to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as

TRADITIONS Apart from the gathering and participation

the Lamb of God, hundreds of years later.

in the Holy Communion of Christian

meaning. As previously mentioned, Jesus is

believers on Good Friday and Easter

referred to as the ‘Passover Lamb’ that was

Sunday, there are also other Easter

‘sacrificed’ for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). The

traditions that flow into these sacred

unleavened bread, symbolises His sinless

traditions. These include enjoying a meal

body that was broken (Matthew 26:26),

with loved ones after fellowship at church

whilst the wine symbolises His blood shed

and the Easter egg hunt set up for the

for us (Matthew 26:28). The primary

younger ones. In South Africa, many treat

symbols associated with Easter are eggs

Easter time as a holiday (since it’s extended

and bunnies, their symbolism dates back to

to a long weekend). For most people there

ancient pagan practices. These symbols are

isn’t much of a deeper meaning to eating

ancient fertility symbols that were

pickled fish, or hunting for Easter eggs

historically connected to a fertility goddess

around the garden or living room. Although

Eastre, that according to a legend owned an

there are a handful of people that believe

egg-laying rabbit that further symbolised

The symbols of the Passover is full of

eating pickled fish on Good Friday is

Lamb that would be sacrificed to establish

fertility and life. These Easter symbols are

symbolic of the sacrifice of Jesus on the

freedom from sin (John 1:29) and he is

contradictory - to not only the commission

cross and also connects to the vinegar he

celebrated as such in both feasts. During

to bring into remembrance the wondrous

was given to drink. Furthermore, it is

the last Passover Jesus spent on earth, the

sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, but it

believed that the cross on the bun,

wine and unleavened bread was instituted

also contradicts the wonder working power

symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

as symbols of remembrance, representing

of the selfless deed on the cross.

Other than the habits of eating pickled fish

His broken body and blood that was shed

or hot cross buns (that has no Biblical

(Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22: 19-20; 1

Am I suggesting that the yummy chocolate

origin), some Christians eat lamb during

Corinthians 11:23-26). It was an instruction

eggs and bunnies should be cut out? Well,

the Easter weekend. This habit of eating

given by Jesus to his disciples and passed

that’s open to your own discretion. I am

lamb originates from the Biblical story in

on to believers (1 Corinthians 11:23). The

giving deeper thought into this aspect,

Exodus 12:1-13. This tradition also

understanding that these events took place

specifically because it’s important to not

connects to the Jewish holiday of Passover

around the time when the Jews celebrated

just follow along with traditions, but to gain

(Pesach). It is understood that the Jews who

Passover, may cause the overlap between

understanding as to what it means for us

were accustomed to eating roasted lamb

the Passover and Easter feasts.

and our family. Since these are traditions that we will pass on to the generations to

during Pesach, continued this tradition

come. We agree that the death and

Christianity. Lamb also seems to be

SYMBOLISMS Exodus 12 makes mention not only of the

significant, since Christians refer to Jesus as

roasted Lamb, but the core focus is on the

deep and heartfelt meaning to us.

the ‘Lamb of God’ (John 1:29).

Passover. It focuses on the 10th plague

Therefore, wouldn’t we much rather only

where all firstborn animals and people

proclaim this message and celebrate this

PASSOVER VS EASTER Passover (celebrated 8-16 April 2020) often

were killed in Egypt due to the

sacrificial deed? That day can be called

disobedience of Pharaoh. God promised to

Holy and I can go as far as to say, that every

get compared with Easter (celebrated 10-12

spare (pass over) those who put the blood

time we commemorate the death and

April 2020). Easter is sometimes referred to

of a lamb on their doorposts (Exodus

resurrection of Jesus, it ought to be

as a pagan holiday, due to the added

12:12-13). That specific day was titled the

recognised as holy and approached with

traditions. What remains clear, is the fact

Passover. The Israelites, who were slaves in

reverence and awe to the One who gave it

that Jesus was appointed as the Passover

Egypt at the time, were commanded to

all on Calvary.

when some of them converted to

resurrection of Christ has a significant,

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COVID-19 MYTH BUSTERS The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released a few myths in relation to COVID-19 with a truth that connects to that specific myth.

Related Terms: Quarantine: A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.

National Lock down: A lock down is an emergency protocol that usually prevents people or information from leaving an area. The only services that will be allowed to run will be essential services, such as groceries, hospitals, pharmacies and banks.

Pandemic: A disease prevalent over a whole country or the world.

Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

SOUTH AFRICAN STATS AS OF 6 APRIL 2020 TESTS CONDUCTED

POSITIVE CASES IDENTIFIED

56873

1655

RECOVERIES

DEATHS

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Take care, stay well informed and adhere to the national lock down and safety rules.

MYTH: Cold or hot temperatures can kill the virus.

TRUTH: There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be hazardous, as it can burn you.

MYTH: Hand dryers can be used to kill COVID-19.

TRUTH: Hand dryers are not effective in killing COVID-19.

MYTH: UV lamps are affective to sterilise hands.

TRUTH: UV lamps should not be used to sterilise hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.

MYTH: Spraying alcohol or chlorine over your body can kill the new coronavirus.

TRUTH: Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body.

Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.

MYTH: Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19.

TRUTH: Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and

Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts.

MYTH: Regularly rinsing your nose with saline will assist in preventing infection with COVID-19.

TRUTH: There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold.

MYTH: Eating garlic assists in preventing infection with COVID-19.

TRUTH: Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties.

However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.

MYTH: COVID-19 only affect people of certain ages.

TRUTH: People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT NUMBERS: Coronavirus hotline: 0800 029 999 Suicide helpline: 0800 567 567 SMS Crime line: 32211 GBV Command centre: 0800 428 428 Child line: 0800 055 555 World Health Organization: https://www.who.int Centres for disease control and prevention: https://www.cds.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ifyou-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

POETIC EXPRESSION

JOHN 16:33

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DIE VIRUSKROON

Creature Feature

Ons geloof word beproef Ons godsdiens word geruk Ons dienste afgestel Selfs die Heilige paasfees Beperk tot die binnehoeke van ons huis Vir die wie wel binnehoeke het in hul huise Kan dit wees dat hierdie virus geklim het Tot bo in die hemel en ook vir God geraak het Dra God nou die viruskroon?

Soos dit genoem word onder die geleerdes Het God die doringkroon verruil En ons as die uitverkore volk van God verloën?

Of word ons geloof en godsdiens gestroop Soos die kulturele aangepaste kersfees boom Van al die trimmings en liggies wat onsself opsit

ZO MB IE F UN G U S

En self op God se kop gaan plaas Hier nou keer ons terug na die Woord vir hoop

BY Liam Barnwell

Word “hoe gaan dit?” weer ‘n opregte vraag Smag ons na die ware gemeenskap van liefde Om nie kerk te hou nie, maar kerk te wees Dalk dra God nou die viruskroon Sterf God saam met die duisende oor die wêreld

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n the small world of insects, looms an unsuspecting enemy.

Cordyceps, a parasitical fungus which is found in tropical climates, is known to cause the deaths of many insects, but in a

Hang God aan ‘n kruis in kwarantyn

terrifying way. The fungus releases spores into the air, and if these spores

En staan God op uit die dood

land on an insect, that means a one way ticket to doom without the insect even knowing.

- Digter van Israel

Once the spore has entered the insects body, this is where the parasitical nature of the fungus starts to take over the insects actions. One specific species of the cordyceps fungus has the ability to compel an ant to actually leave its own colony, climb up a plant or tree and force its jaws “I strive towards giving utterance to the narratives of my family, my community, my people. At the same time I aim to adress the socio-economic and political challenges of our time. The abovementioned poem, ‘Die Viruskroon’, is also interwoven with the faith of our people.

Therefore my poems are enriched with my theological training.”

DEWALD JACOBS alias ‘Digter van Israel’ is a 25 year old Bcom Fin. Acc graduate and is in his 4th year of his Bdiv studies. He is from Wellington.

to bite into it. The ant then remains while the fungus slowly starts to grow from within the ant, eventually sprouting a new fungus, which will in turn release new spores into the air, thus continuing the cycle.

DYK?

D ID YOU KN OW?

• 11% of people are left handed • unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it • the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes • the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E

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SPREADING STYLE LIKE A CITY ON A HILL

BY Leigh Matthys

it. The Bible teaches us not to conform to

up’ days, but often do not give much

the standards of the world (Romans 12:2),

thought to how we are clothed the rest of

this brings me to the understanding that

week. “Don’t let Sunday fool ya, let your

hat do people see when they look

we do not need to follow every trend and

expression through your style be a part of

at you? Your appearance is the

jump on every fashion wagon. We take

your daily hallelujah!”

first thing they notice. The way

what fashion gives us, add some Jesus and

If you look good, you feel good and that

you dress, your sense of style and how you

present a Christ-like image through our

compels you to reach out, listen to, help

c a r r y y o u r s e l f t a k e s c e n t re s t a g e.

style.

and love others with the joy and goodness

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Personality is secondary to what people perceive about you. We come in contact

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” Rachel Zoe

of Christ wrapped up in your soul. ‘Looking good’ in essence runs deeper than just the

with people every single day. Our main

Keeping this in mind, be reminded,

attire on body. Coco Chanel says, “I don’t

purpose is to spread the gospel and make

dressing up in clothes does not mean that

understand how a woman can leave the

disciples wherever we go, so we need to

we ‘dress up’ our souls. We must be just as

house without fixing herself up a little. If

ensure that when we talk and boast about

passionate about clothing ourselves with

only out of politeness. And then, you never

the Most High, our whole being (both

the word of God, seeking Him and allowing

know, maybe that’s the day she has a date

inward and outward) reflect what we

our devotion to Him to reflect how we

with destiny.”

testify. We have to keep in mind that style is

represent ourselves. We are so used to

part of the world and everyone who lives in

making Sundays our ‘best dressed’ or ‘dress

“Don’t let Sunday fool ya, let your expression through your style be a part of your daily hallelujah!”

May your style be a deeper expression of your character.

LEIGH JO-ANN MATTHYS is a 25 year old young lady from Upington, Northern-Cape. “I am an education student at NWU. I also teach part time. I'm a born again Christian lady who loves the Lord deeply. I'm a dancer, and I evidently love fashion and style. I believe that it's important for me to smell and look good every day. :) ”

JOHN 16:33

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Sound Room Track: Be Glorified Artist: Vibrancy Collective Album: One

P IC T U RE STO RY

Bride of Christ

BY Annie de Beer

BE GLORIFIED is a response to “who am I that you are mindful of me” and a declaration that the “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it”. We can call on God in our respective languages, in every situation, knowing that he is omnipotent.

We can praise him together, be creative together, God’s imperfect people rejoicing in their glorious God! A glory that covers us, that overshadows what is seen and foregrounds all the hope we have in Him! For all we hope for as individuals and a nation he is exceedingly able.

We wanted to rededicate the Land to God. Every Tribe, every Nation and every tongue. We loved the declarative nature of this song. This song also captures the ‘sound’ of South Africa.

Being able to sing in Zulu, Afrikaans, English and Sotho creates a sense of pride and joy as we unite together glorifying God.

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We hope that you can feel the unity on this song. We hope that people will focus their hearts, attention, lives and everything towards glorifying God, no matter our situation or circumstances. We hope that all of us as a nation, as diverse as we are will sing this song and glorify God together. Let us raise a mighty sound!

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

- JOHN THREE VERSE TWENTY NINE (NKJV)

- vibrancycollective.com

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SONG STORY

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DAVE RAMSEY’S 7 BABY STEPS Forget everything you know about money-management plans. With Dave’s 7 Baby Steps, you don't need a degree in finance to take control of your money. Anyone can do it! With each step, you’ll change how you handle money — little by little.

Dave’s radio show and podcast, The Dave Ramsey Show, reaches more than 13 million listeners each week.

Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of Your Household Income in Retirement It's time to get serious about retirement—no matter your age. Take 15% of your gross household income and start investing it into your retirement. Invest the rest into a special retirement account - one for you and one for your spouse (if you’re married).

Baby Step 5: Save for Your Children’s Tertiary Studies By this step, you've paid off all debts (except the house) and started saving for retirement. Next, it's time to save for the expenses required for your children’s tertiary

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education. (That is, if they make it through Maths and Science unscathed). We recommend an Education Savings Account.

Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 (R 18 715,50) for Your Starter Emergency Fund In this first step, your goal is to save this amount as fast as you can. Your emergency fund will cover those unexpected life events you can't plan for.

And there are plenty of them. You don’t want to dig a deeper hole while you’re trying to work your way out of debt!

Baby Step 6: Pay Off Your Home Early Now, bring it all home. Baby Step 6 is the big dog! Your mortgage is the only thing between you and complete freedom from debt. Can you imagine your life with no house payment? Any extra money you can put toward your mortgage could save you tens (or even hundreds) of thousands in interest.

Baby Step 2: Pay Off All Debt (Except the House) Using the Debt Snowball Next, it’s time to pay off the cars, the credit cards,

Baby Step 7: Build Wealth and Give You know what people with no debt can do? Anything

and your student loans. Start by listing all of your

and give like no one else! Keep building wealth and

debts except for your mortgage. Put them in order

become insanely generous. Leave an inheritance for

by balance from smallest to largest. This is called

your kids and their kids. Now, that's what we call

the debt snowball method, and you’ll use it to

leaving a legacy!

they want! The last step is the most fun. You can live

knock out your debts one by one.

Baby Step 3: Save 3–6 Months of Expenses in a Fully Funded Emergency Fund You’ve paid off your debt! Don’t slow down now. Take that money you were throwing at your debt and build a fully funded emergency fund that covers 3–6 months of your expenses. This will protect you against life’s bigger surprises, like the loss of a job or your car breaking down, without slipping back into debt.

“Pray like it all depends on God, but work like it all depends on you.”

- DAVE RAMSEY

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< SPORT COVER FEATURE

ATTITUDE, RESPECT, FOOTBALL AND FAITH y name is Eleazar Rodgers. I was

with Santos, who played in the

born in Cape town, South Africa,

professional league. I went on trial and

1985. I am the youngest of 4

trained with them. There was a big gap to

children. My parents brought me up in a

fill - jumping from armature league to

very disciplined manner, we were taught

professional league - because of a lack of

to clean the house along with discipline

experience I was told to play for the semi

and cleanliness. Even though we were not

pro team of Santos called Mitchell's Plain

a well-off family, we somehow survived

United. Whilst playing with them, I

and remained content with all that we

managed to score 27 goals, we almost

had. I can relate to many people today,

won the league but unfortunately we just

especially the younger generation, facing

fell short of promotion.

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so many challenges. Having to grow up

Based on my form and scoring 27

without a mother or father, enduring

goals, I was finally offered a professional

abuse in various forms and cases of

contract and signed my first ever

severe poverty. It's really tough.

contract, ensuring my first source of

What helped me overcome, was the

income. I was really grateful. This was the

ability to recognise right from wrong and

start of an awesome journey. I achieved

leaning more towards making the correct

so much. As many would say "it’s a dream

choices. I would always observe those

come true.” What do you think got me

around me, looking for some sort of inspiration. I was fortunate to have my

Above: Rodgers In Ajax Action

dad and brother who I could learn from.

there? The right attitude, of course. I have always exercised a good and positive attitude and I maintain that even today. I

The both played football. They were very

to win my first medal and trophy in a

listened to and obeyed my parents and

good and while growing up, I was often

knockout tournament. At the age of 15, I

developed great respect for them. The

told how good a goal keeper my dad was.

earned myself Western Province colours

same respect I took into the game, along

He could play inside as well. I got to

within my school team (Jan Bosman

with the three D's: Discipline, Dedication

witness my brother play and was inspired

Primary, now known as Kuils River

and Determination.

by his set of skills. He held very good

Primary). When I reached the age of 17, I

Looking back, I can see God’s hand in

timing when making a tackle and

received WP, WC and SA school colours

everything, how he took an imperfect

although he was quite short, he could also

and at the same time I was playing for

person from an imperfect family into

jump high to win headers. Watching his

Kuilsriver FC. I performed so well that I

imperfect environments, to achieve

performance on the field made me also

was asked to play in the premier division,

something nobody would’ve thought

fall in love with the game. I started

which is the senior team at Kuils River FC.

would come into realisation. Today, I give

playing under 10 and I am still playing

I continued to excel and contributed to

God all the glory for all that I achieved by

today.

winning promotion into a higher league.

His grace. I had every reason to choose a

At the age of 10, I was still afraid of the

This was a big achievement for me and

different lifestyle but I chose to work hard

ball. When I reached the age of 13, I began

Kuils River FC as a whole. During this

and be content. God is faithful, even

scoring goals in full swing and continued

time, I was recognized by the scouts of

when we are not.

to develop my skills quite well. I went on

Santos. They were keen to have me train

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.

- 1 TIMOTHY 4:8 NLT

NEXT WEEK

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: INTRODUCING TOP FLIGHT FOOTBALL

BY Eleazar Rodgers

YET I’VE GROWN MOST NOT FROM VICTORIES, BUT SETBACKS. IF WINNING IS GOD’S REWARD, THEN LOSING IS HOW HE TEACHES US. - Serena Williams

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WE HAVE TO HUMBLE OURSELVES AND THE WAY YOU DO THAT IS BY SERVING OTHER PEOPLE. - TIM TEBOW

Originally scheduled to take place between 24 July and 9 August 2020, the Games have been rescheduled for 23 July to 8 August 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite being held in 2021, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad will keep the name Tokyo 2020 for marketing and branding purposes.

EVENTS: 339 in 33 sports (50 disciplines) | STADIUM: New National Stadium | HOST CITY: Tokyo, Japan | ATHLETES: 11,091 (expected) < READ FEATURE INSIDE

BY Eleazar Rodgers

ATTITUDE, RESPECT, FOOTBALL AND FAITH

Above: Eleazar Rodgers In Ajax Action

The Settled Issue WARD WEDDING / CCFM’S MÉGAN SCHILDER / BRADLEY VAN REENEN / THE JESUS TIMELINE / LIVING LAVIDA LOCKDOWN / SO MUCH MORE

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