On Sunday, 26 May 2019, the Minister in Church spoke about having a heart for the less privileged. He prayed that our hearts will be open towards the poor. As I sat in church, the first thought that came to mind was, “but how do we trust beggars these days?” …
Joan van Wyk, when we hear her name many different images come to mind, most of them involving her helping or serving others in some or other way. Joan turned 90 in 2019 and her life serves as an example to anyone who aspires to live a life that matters. …
At Church we have a well-trained team who can attend to prayer needs of members, for commitment to Christ, forgiveness, healing or any other prayer need what so ever. After a Service someone can just meet with a team member in the Prayer Room. One evening after a Service I …
“Show me a farmer who does not have a deep love for Creation and I will call you a liar.” To talk about farmers is impossible without acknowledging the Hand of the Father in their daily lives. As farmers, Kobie and Regina Klerck from Arnoldistad, on the way between Kroondal …
During 1966 Fritz and I visited Linz, Austria, his birth place. Amongst other things, we visited the Freie Christengemeinde (Austrian for congregation), where the fact that female attendance far outweighed male attendance caught our attention. Pastor Griesfelder, the minister at that time, invited us over, giving us the opportunity to …
We are the Barnard family. I never thought I’d say that we have had the privilege to live through a miracle. This is a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness, He prepared both our family as well as our church congregation as His warriors for this miracle happening. We have …
There was a time of our lives when we were really struggling financially. We had to get used to new work circumstances and many a time I did not know how we will make ends meet. I had a few chicken and soon a number of eggs too. A neighbour …
Gerhard and I became foster parents of twins in July 2017 when they were 27 days old. Our little boy Tobi is a healthy, normal little guy but his sister Leah was born with a genetic disorder. She has a number of challenges but the biggest is the fact that …
Years ago Rhodesia (now called Zimbabwe) had a lottery similar to the current South African National Lottery. At the time my husband and I were living in a tented camp, Seyferfontein, meant for roadworks staff. Our homes consisted of various tents for living quarters and bedrooms, as well as a …
Throughout my walk with God, from the age of 15 years old, I learnt many valuable lessons. One such instance occurred when I was still a young, newly wed woman, this finally confirmed to me that God is in control. We stayed on a farm, in a stable, converted into …
