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Meet the Lifeteam 2012

21 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Blog

With a new year comes a new lifeteam. These dynamic youngsters come from all over the world to serve God and His people. We would like you to get to know them so here are a few ice-breakers. Reading about them is good but don’t be a stranger, make an effort to meet them face to face. They’re part of the family now.

Name: Mpho Ntuli – Lifeteam Leader
Age: 20
Hometown: Johannesburg – South Africa

What did you do last year?
Teaching

What do you plan to do next year?
I plan to walk wholly into what God has for me! 🙂

What are your expectations for this year?
One of my biggest prayers for this year’s team is that God would minister to us through His Holy Spirit like none of us have experienced before. Also that this would be a year of raising leaders.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
The Racist Guide to South Africa
My best friend Claudio
Definitely my guitar!

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Name: Shaheedah Aufe
Age: 19
Hometown: Gweru – Zimbabwe

What did you do last year?
Matric

What do you plan to do next year?
Go to Medical School

What are your expectations for this year?
Draw closer to God. Be a very social person and make new friends. Serve God and other people. Have fun, learning and doing new things. And finally be a part of the Cornerstone family.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
A Karen Kingsbury novel
My mother
A TV!

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Name: Jabulile Antoinette Dlamini
Age: 19
Hometown: Jeppestown, Johannesburg – South Africa

What did you do last year?
I completed my Matric

What do you plan to do next year?
I would like to study to become a social worker

What are your expectations for this year?
I would like to learn more about the Gospel. To have more confidence when sharing His Word. I want to serve Him and preach His Word to those who don’t know Him.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
Joy for the Journey
Anika Kruger
My phone, a skipping rope or a ball

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Name: David Edward Wahba
Age: 21
Hometown: Cairo – Egypt

What did you do last year?
I studied a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

What do you plan to do next year?
I still don’t know but will definitely serve God in whatever way I can.

What are your expectations for this year?
I expect to know God more and what my next step should be. I hope to have a better understanding of God’s call on my life and I look forward to interacting with different cultures and communities.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book (other than the bible), a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
Either Secret Believers or The Shack
Akram – my best friend
My Wii or X-Box

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Name: Mattanja Bakker
Age: 19
Hometown: Noordhorn – Germany

What did you do last year?
Finished school and worked at McDonalds

What do you plan to do next year?
I would like to study History and English.

What are your expectations for this year?
Change. Greater intimacy with God. Improve my English.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
Il Milione
Marco Polo – yes, the famous explorer
Surfboard

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Name: Tshepo Mashiane
Age: 20
Hometown: Springs Kwa Thema – South Africa

What did you do last year?
I was at school in grade 11. I also spent a lot of time doing art.

What do you plan to do next year?
I’m planning on going back to college to finish my studies. I’d like to do a course in Boiler-making

What are your expectations for this year?
My expectation is to know how to share the Gospel. I want to take this year seriously and make the most of it.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
The Bible
Nick Wienand
Soccer ball

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Name: Tshepo “Fish” Sisoko
Age: 20
Hometown: Malvern East, Johannesburg – South Africa

What did you do last year?
Art and swimming.

What do you plan to do next year?
Work and do a swimming instructor’s course

What are your expectations for this year?
To know more about the Gospel and getting to know Jesus more.

You’re going to a deserted island and can take three things. A book, a person and some form of entertainment. What would you choose?
Make God First
Kyle McClean or Kyle Bosman
My swimming gear

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The Consequences of Our Decisions

20 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Messages, Other Messages

TITLE: The Consequences of Our Decisions
PREACHER: Hennie Keyter
DATE: 19 FEBRUARY 2012 – Sunday PM

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Acts 1:8 – You Will Receive Power

20 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Messages, The Holy Spirit

TITLE: Acts 1:8 – You Will Receive Power
PREACHER: Mark Meeske
DATE: 19 FEBRUARY 2012 – Sunday AM

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An Update from Marcus and Adele

14 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Blog, Feedback

Marcus and Adele are currently in the U.S. with Tyrone Daniel and many others on the NCMI team. They’ve sent us a little update on how things are going there, so here it is:

From Denver
13 February 2012

We’re starting our team meetings Tuesday through to Thursday this week. Please pray for us. God’s will and directing are of paramount importance.

We then go on to spend the weekend and a few days with Kirk and Jan Slow in Ottawa, Canada. We’re looking forward to our ministry time and connecting time there. They do feel like they are on the frontiers of our vision and need all the support and friendship they can get.

We believe God has led them there to plant a base church and already the signs of that are evident. They are moving into a new venue and are trusting God for greater breakthrough with young people. Nathaniel, their son, is being used by God in this regard!

I’ve heard great reports from home and hear that part two on the Holy Spirit has been well received. This is our season and this is the challenge of the day: how is your relationship with the Holy Spirit? He has taken hold of us and is doing things in us so that He can move through us in a mighty way.

I want to urge us to stay the course. The enemy will try to steal the baby! But we overcome through the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving our lives unto death (Revelation 12:11).

We love you guys and are enjoying the privilege of sailing again! See you soon!

Marcus & Adele

Positioned for Prayer

13 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Messages, Other Messages

TITLE: Positioned for Prayer
PREACHER: Ian Weeden
DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2012 – Sunday PM

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Our Relationship with the Holy Spirit: Jesus’ Teaching on the Holy Spirit

13 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Messages, The Holy Spirit

TITLE: Our Relationship with the Holy Spirit: Jesus’ Teaching on the Holy Spirit
PREACHER: Shaun Mackay
DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2012 – Sunday AM

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Key Women in February

6 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Blog, Feedback

Written by Justine Engelbrecht

The First Key Women Meeting for 2012 was held on Thursday 2^nd February and after worship, an introduction and sad farewell to Bernie Weeden, Collette Meeske discussed the plan for the year ahead.

Exciting dates to diarise are:

9^th March – Discussion by leading gynecologist on Women’s Health,

17 – 20th May- Kaleidoscope 2012

28^th July – A talk by a local Image Consultant.

1^st Sep – Annual Spring Walk

These are all perfect opportunities for women to fellowship together and invite other women from the community to join.

The Theme for 2012 – ‘Lessons Learnt from the Remarkable Women of the Bible’

Theme Scripture – 1 Corinthian 10 – 11 and Proverbs 3.

We can learn and follow the examples from the leading women in the bible and I encourage all women to take 2 hours a month and come to the Key Women meeting.

Some verses offering encouragement and inspiration are Ephesians 2 vs. 10 – ‘For we are God’s Workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’

Read 2 Timothy 3 vs. 6-7.

Remember in Christ we are all equal 2 Corinthians 3 vs. 4 – 5

Women have a role to play –

In Christ we are competent,

In Christ we are adequate

and in Christ we are sufficient.

You do have a role to Play. Join Collette on the 8^th March to learn more about the remarkable women of the Bible and how God uses ordinary women to achieve remarkable things.

Making the Most of Life: Come Sailing

6 February, 2012/0 Comments/in Blog, Feedback

written by Nick Wienand

The Christian life is one full of adventure when we allow God to use us. That was the message Gregg MacAlpine shared with us on Friday morning. The predominant themes coming out of our time of Prayer & Fasting the week before, were “We’re Going Sailing Again” and “Roaring Forties, Doldrums and Traded Winds” and Gregg made this applicable to those in the marketplace. As he illustrated, we’re looking to move from “here to there” and not get caught in a life of simply maintaining the status-quo.

This was the first Exchange meeting of 2012 and the turnout was brilliant. It is so great to see so many men and women who want God to use them in their workplaces. As we met before the meeting and connected over a cappuccino , there was an air of excitement and anticipation. There were a number of first-time visitors who were treated to copy of Chippy Brand’s “Branded by Grace.” As Gregg shared the sense of challenge was strong and I believe many were changed as the Holy Spirit ministered. We ended the morning with a delicious breakfast, served by Linda and her team. Thanks to all who were involved.

Gregg concluded with this challenge; “To “Go Sailing” and make the most of this life that God calls you to, to live well, and to live to the full, you require a ticket! A two coupon ticket of FAITH and WORKS. The coupon of works is not good for passage, and the coupon of FAITH is not valid if detached from WORKS!”

We look forward to seeing you at the next Exchange.

P.S. You can download the recording and Gregg’s notes here.