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Written by Bonita Bowen
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011 16:04 |
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Perhaps the reason God doesn’t explain everything to us from the beginning, or ask for our co-operation in the assignments He sends us off on, is because He expects more from us than what we think we can give, or than we feel like giving Him. But I am glad that He does. How else would we know that we can accomplish His purpose through us? And how else could we show our gratitude for all He’s done for us, and our willingness to share His blessings? How else would He touch the world and show His love if not through His people?
Being a Christian is sort of like agreeing to work for the CIA or FBI in those movies Gary likes to watch – we are sent on assignments by the Top where we don’t know all the details or all that will be required of us during the mission, but because we believe in the Cause, we are willing to agree to this. When I signed on for the position of Christian I knew some of the history of the organization – that being a Christian means caring, sharing and sacrificing. I also know the stories of the early church: how they shared everything and cared for one another and I grew up on mission stories of people who gave their lives and were sent by God to do big things and go very difficult places. I didn’t sign up uninformed or unaware.
Well, my latest assignment has been of this sort. And I am asking now for help in it! Our sister in Christ, Lindy, and her family have been going through a very tough time. The latest of which is that she and her daughter, little Melissa, who is seven, have been diagnosed with MDR (multi-drug resistant) TB. They have both been transferred to Sizwe hospital for treatment which could last for months. This is a good thing as they are together and they are receiving good treatment. But it has huge implications on her family. Michelle and Matthew are left without a mom and a home and no-one to provide for them. Thank the Lord Lindy’s Mom, Lizzy, is able to step in and become their caregiver. But they still need a lot and this is where I am asking for you to step in and help a family who desperately needs our help and love.
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Written by Beryl Hook
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Sunday, 16 October 2011 16:57 |
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UNITY
Scripture reading: woman caught in adultery
John 7:53– 8: 9
I became an Adventist when I was in my teens. I can just imagine the surprise on the faces of the congregation in this church the first Sabbath our family attended here. The service was about to begin and everyone was seated in “their’ seat, (You know how it is if anyone takes “your” seat!!) when in troops this parade……. Mom and Dad in front, eyes darting nervously from side to side searching for some vacant places, followed by a string of 9 kids – like a row of ducklings following their parents into a pond. These rows don’t accommodate 11 people – even 11 new, sticking out like sore thumbs people – so we had to split up, us big ones finding seats and lifting little ones onto our laps to fit in.
We were welcomed after the service and told to feel at home and gradually in the weeks and months that followed we did begin to feel that we belonged. We had joined a family rather like ours. Quite a big family composed of a wide variety of people – each with their own quirks and beliefs and tender spots.
When we went on holiday, you can just imagine how cramped it was to travel to Durban in a station wagon with a family that size. Each of us had our place to sit but as the miles got longer the spaces seemed to get smaller, and the bickering would begin:
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Written by Beryl Hook
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Saturday, 03 September 2011 17:20 |
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I don't have a "vision" but here is - MY VIEW OF OUR CHURCH:
Johannesburg North is a big-city church, functioning in a multi-cultural society which is made up of diverse people – from the poor, homeless and unemployed to the rich in their luxurious palaces; from the uneducated and illiterate to the degreed intellectual; from the lonely, rejected outcast to those cocooned in love and acceptance. Each of these individuals is loved by God and called into the church by Him, each has something to offer and much to gain from belonging to God’s church.
I see our “calling” as threefold.
1. To provide a safe family where each of these people can find a place of belonging, of love and acceptance. Where each can grow at his own pace, can bring his unique talents and gifts before his God as an offering, without shame, and where his needs are met by his family members.
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Written by Steven Hook
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Friday, 09 September 2011 08:21 |
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This season's newsletter is available on the Downloads page
Click here to go download it.
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Written by Beryl Flook
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Friday, 02 September 2011 10:44 |
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In response to God's call Johannesburg North Church exists to LOVE God fully through worship and our lives; to love the PEOPLE around us, to provide a place to BELONG, a place where together we can GROW and LEARN to REACH OTHERS with JESUS LOVE.
I believe that a God-honouring church is nurtured and nourished through an individual and a corporate commitment to :-
• Prayer
• Life Change
• Integrity and authenticity
• Community
• Diversity
• Excellence and relevance
The above represents my personal vision for Johannesburg North Church. I would like to invite fellow members to post their vision for our church.
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