TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is indeed with deep sadness that we communicate the following bereavements that we received notices of over the weekend: Mrs Doreen Pons, the wife of the late Rev Edwin Pons passed away over the weekend. She died at the age of 91 years. The family is planning a private… Continue reading UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – Wife of the late Rev Pons, Mother of Rev Robert Thema, and Husband of Mrs Sokutu
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UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mr Ernie Williams (Father of Sally Langerman (Rt Rev Dr PD Langerman’s wife)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please keep the family of the Rt Rev Dr Peter and Mrs Sally Langerman in your prayers at this time. Sally’s father, Mr Ernie Williams, went home to be with the Lord this morning. Ernie, and his late wife, Val were Managers of Simonsberg, our UPCSA Conference Centre in Stellenbosch… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mr Ernie Williams (Father of Sally Langerman (Rt Rev Dr PD Langerman’s wife)
Sunday Service – 24 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
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UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Rev XX Vatela
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA With sadness and sorrow, I hereby announce the passing on of the Rev Xolisa Xolani Vatela. The details are in the document that is herewith attached, please receive. We join the Vatela Family in mourning the death of this servant of the Lord. We will continue to uphold them and… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Rev XX Vatela
Reflection – 20 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning, People of God, the ancient Hebrews who wrote the Old Testament, viewed God’s own breath as the essential characteristic of the human soul. John Wesley, an Anglican priest and founder of Methodism used to ask, "How is it with your soul today?" In the very first month of 2021, I ask the same… Continue reading Reflection – 20 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Sunday Service – 17 January 2021, by Mr Gordon Hay
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Reflection on COVID-19, Part V – 15 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning, Saints, Here is the final part (5) of my expanded epistle for January: Thank you for keeping on with it. “Every valley shall be lifted up,and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level,and the rough places a plain.”Isaiah 40:4 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)This text from Isaiah… Continue reading Reflection on COVID-19, Part V – 15 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Reflection on COVID-19, Part IV – 14 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Here is part 4 of my expanded epistle for January: The internet and social media are literally awash with conspiracy theories. There is a counter-narrative for everything, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Videos go round and round as people forward them on. A favoured COVID-19 treatment advice I receive monthly is, “just gargle with… Continue reading Reflection on COVID-19, Part IV – 14 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Reflection on COVID-19, Part III – 13 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning, Saints, Here is part 3 of my extended epistle for January. Folks, for some of us, the very word “vaccination” is terrifying. Most of us don’t like needles at all! I vividly remember having immunisation jabs that scared me for life. Perhaps there’s some latent primal fear of puncturing the skin. I think… Continue reading Reflection on COVID-19, Part III – 13 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Reflection on COVID-19, Part II – 12 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning, Saints, Here is the second part of my expanded epistle for January 2021. You already know that the COVID-19 situation has flared up, possibly with a SARS COV-2 mutation that we received from the UK (and that has now spread to France). My family was on holiday but then decided to return home… Continue reading Reflection on COVID-19, Part II – 12 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Miss Nolubabalo Toko (Rev and Mrs Toko’s Daughter)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA With deep sadness, please receive attached the information about the death and arrangements for the funeral service of Ms Nolubabalo Toko, the daughter of the Rev Malusi and Mrs Nomvuyo Toko. May her soul rest in eternal peace. We commend the Toko family to God in prayer. Warmest regards, Rev… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Miss Nolubabalo Toko (Rev and Mrs Toko’s Daughter)
Reflection on COVID-19, Part I – 11 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning, Saints, You already know that the COVID-19 situation has flared up, possibly with a SARS COV-2 mutation in our country. We were on holiday but decided to return home rather than risk being stuck in the Cape for an extended and uncertain period. On the way back, the President announced a return to… Continue reading Reflection on COVID-19, Part I – 11 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
Sunday Communion Service – 10 January 2021, by Rev Craig Morrison
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From The Reverend’s Desk – 9 January 2021
Good morning , Saints, May 2021 be a year you again experience the love of God, the grace of Christ, and presence of the Holy Spirit. Sunday’s lectionary Psalm is #29. The final verses say: “The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;the Lord sits enthroned as king forever.May the Lord give strength to his people!May… Continue reading From The Reverend’s Desk – 9 January 2021
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – The Rev Harry Mokgohloa
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce the death of the Rev Harry Mokgohloa this morning (8 January 2021). May his soul rest in eternal peace. Rev Mokgohloa was a Minister Emeritus and a member of William Samson Memorial Congregation within the Presbytery of Limpopo. Please uphold the family in… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – The Rev Harry Mokgohloa
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