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Author: St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield
St Columba's Presbyterian Church in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa is a Christian Church. Our vision is to be a Christ-centred, bible-believing church that calls all to come and experience the love of Christ, in a welcoming and caring body of believers.
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
UPCSA – Letter from the Moderator – January 2021
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive and share the letter from the Moderator. In this letter, the Moderator buttresses his call for a day of prayer and fast on Monday the 11th January 2021 and the guidelines for the day. He further shares an extract from the message he wrote to be read at… Continue reading UPCSA – Letter from the Moderator – January 2021
SACC – Statement on National Department of Health Coronavirus Vaccine Roll-out – 4 January 2021
4 January 2021 Statement Issued by the office of the SACC General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana "Coronavirus Vaccine constitutes public good" The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has received with relief, the news from the National Department of Health (NDoH) as announced by Minister Zwelini Mkhize, pertaining to the Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Strategy. We… Continue reading SACC – Statement on National Department of Health Coronavirus Vaccine Roll-out – 4 January 2021
From The Reverend’s Desk – 4 January 2021
Dear friends, I'm back at work from today. Leave time was really good. Both our children graduated with academic honours in their respective courses. Now I'm looking forward to a brand new year as your partner in the Gospel. I am here to serve Christ through serving you. Compliments of the Season to all of… Continue reading From The Reverend’s Desk – 4 January 2021
UPCSA – New Year Message – 1 January 2021
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland..Isaiah 43:19 Compliments of the New Year.By the grace of God, we have come to the end of 2020; a milestone indeed.… Continue reading UPCSA – New Year Message – 1 January 2021
