Sharing our Weakness Over the last few years I have been increasingly aware that true healing mostly takes place through the sharing of weakness. Mostly we are so afraid of our weaknesses that we hide them at all cost and thus make them unavailable to others but also often to ourselves. And, in this way,… Continue reading Reflection – Friday 17 July 2020, by Henri J. M. Nouwen
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Sunday Service – 26 July 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Reflection – Sunday 26 July 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Revelation in a time of the Coronavirus Good morning, In my latest pastoral epistle, I referred to this study. It is a two part reflection and Bible study on the Revelation, the last book in the Biblical canon. There is text and then follows a two-part youtube video. I wrote the text but didn't make the video. It… Continue reading Reflection – Sunday 26 July 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
St. Columba’s Newsletter – 24 July 2020
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UPCSA Announcement – Bible Society South Africa (BSSA)’s 200th Anniversary Celebrations – 24 July 2020
The 2019 Executive Commission took a resolution to support the Bible Society South Africa (BSSA)’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Please receive this letter from the Rev Hein Barnard, a UPCSA minister working for and with the BSSA. Kindly, share this with all the congregations and Christians in other denominations. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile MpetsheniRhadebe
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mother of our Presbytery Moderator, the Rev Thembinkosi Nopapaza
It is with great sadness that we inform the Presbytery about the passing away of the Mother of our Presbytery Moderator the Rev Thembinkosi Nopapaza this morning, in Somerset East. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. May her soul rest in peace. Let's uphold the family in prayer. On behalf of the Clerk… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mother of our Presbytery Moderator, the Rev Thembinkosi Nopapaza
Devotion – Thursday 23 July 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Good morning friends and family, here is your word for today: *Zephaniah 3:17* Contemporary English Version (CEV) *The Lord your Godwins victory after victory and is always with you.* *He celebrates and sings because of you,and he will refresh your life with his love*.”- In the midst of all the noise going on around us, we… Continue reading Devotion – Thursday 23 July 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Condolences to Mrs Anne-Gloria Marivate and family
With sadness we heard of the passing of the mother of Anne-Gloria Marivate on Friday, 17 July.Our condolences to Anne-Gloria, Billy and the Marivate family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sadness. Blessings in Christ St Columba’s Presbyterian ChurchHatfieldPretoria
Sunday Service – 19 July 2020, by Elder Prof Nana Agyei
UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – The Rev Michael Moore and The Rev Johan Swanepoel
It with deep sadness that we announce the deaths of two of our senior and retired ministers, as follows: The Rev Michael Moore passed away early today. A message about his illness had been shared with all recently. The plans to celebrate his life will be communicated as soon as the family is ready. For… Continue reading UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – The Rev Michael Moore and The Rev Johan Swanepoel
UPCSA – Letter from the Moderator – July 2020
TO ALL IN THE UPCSAPlease receive the letter of the Moderator for July 2020. Please share with all in the denomination.Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile MpetsheniRhadebe moderators-letter-july-2020Moderators Letter July 2020
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Irene Sayimani
It is with sadness that I announce the passing away of Mrs Irene Sayimani yesterday after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of the Rev Wilbert Sayimani, a UPCSA minister from the Presbytery of Zimbabwe who is currently seconded to the United Reformed Church (URC) in the United Kingdom (UK). Mrs Sayimani passed… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Irene Sayimani
SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela – Media Statement
SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela Media Statement 13 July 2020Issued by the office of the SACC General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana. The South African Council of Churches (SACC) is saddened by the sudden passing of former Ambassador to Denmark, Ms Zindziswa “Zindzi” Mandela.She lived a life of great resilience, just like her mother and… Continue reading SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela – Media Statement
Funeral Service – Rev Muzi Majola
The funeral service of the Rev Muzi Majola will be conducted according to the following details: Date: Thursday, 16 July 2020. Place and time: The service will be at his home in Daveyton from 11:30 then proceed to Crystal Park Cemetery for 12:00 Burial. The virtual memorial service will be held on ZOOM on Wednesday, 22… Continue reading Funeral Service – Rev Muzi Majola
UPCSA – Memorial Services – Rev SX Malindi and Rev M Majola
The outbreak and spread of coronavirus and the lockdown restrictions and regulations make it impossible for the ministers and members of the UPCSA to pay their last respects to the deceased ministers by attending the funeral services. The UPCSA leadership determined the need for the UPCSA to honour its fallen servants by conducting the virtual… Continue reading UPCSA – Memorial Services – Rev SX Malindi and Rev M Majola
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