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GKSA NEWS

Sunday 8 March 2020

JOYS AND SORROWS Best wishes We pray for all who have undergone surgery or are recuperating at home or are yet to undergo surgery this coming week God’s blessing of a speedy recovery. Sincere congratulations to the following ministers/professors and spouses celebrating their birthday 6 March Mrs L van den Berg (Lettie), spouse of Rev PJ van den Berg (Peet)

– GK Midrand 7 March Mrs SJ Lee (Sarie), spouse of Rev SJB Lee (Hannes) – GK Messina 9 March Dr TD Mashau (Derrick) – New Life City Church Sunnyside 9 March Dr KD Semenya (Kwena) – GK Diepsloot 9 March Rev Z van ’t Zand (Zander) – GK

Middelburg-Noord 10 March Rev JL Lee (Jan-Louis) – GK Brits 12 March Mrs MM van der Walt (Martha), spouse

of Prof PC van der Walt (Chris) – TSP Sincere congratulations to the following emeriti celebrating their birthday 6 March Rev NJ van der Walt (Nic) – GK Brits 7 March Dr NP Heystek (Klasie) – GK Wapadrant 10 March Rev KA Janse van Rensburg (Anton) –

GK Paarl 11 March Dr JM van Tonder (Kobus) – GK

Krugersdorp-Wes/Magaliesburg 11 March Mrs AM Snyman (Anita), widow of the late Rev EFJ Snyman – GK

Orkney 11 March Mrs LJ Cilliers (Louisa), spouse of Rev SA Cilliers (Sarel) – GK

Waterberg 12 March Rev CP Semenya (Cyril) – GK Katlehong 12 March Dr BAJ van der Merwe (Belia), spouse of Dr SJ van der Merwe

(Sarel) – GK Mafikeng

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Sincere congratulations to the following theological student celebrating his birthday 1 March Jaco Roets 7 March Gerhard Willemse

We wish you God’s richest of blessing for the coming year (Ps 16:5, 6)

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

Calling received

• Proponent P Mkupa (Phumlani) to GK Rehoboth/Mdatsane Calling accepted

• Proponent P Mkupa (Phumlani) to GK Rehoboth/Mdatsane

Changes in contact details GK Brits Administrative officer: Sr Hantie du Plessis. Cell. 082 820 3083. E-mail: kantoor@gksabrits.org GK Piet Retief

The email address has been changed to gkpr145@gmail.com

Ordination The ordination of Rev Henk Stavast, GK Nylstroom, will be held on Saturday 7 March 2020. The ordination will be handled by Rev Cassie Aucamp from GK Andeon. Rev Stavast delivers his worship service on Sunday 8 March 2020

during a joint worship service between GK Nylstroom and GK Waterberg. The ordination of proponent Phumlani Mkupa, GK Rehoboth/Mdantsane, will be held on Saturday 14 March 2020. The ordination will be handled by Rev Nikolaas Pienaar from GK Oos Londen. Rev Mkupa delivers his worship service on Sunday 15 March 2020.

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The following interview by the Editor of Die Kerkblad on Pta FM will be broadcast on 15 MARCH 2020 at 07:45. Listeners can turn on 104.2/106.6 MHz or TV audio channel 887.

PROPONENTE ELIGIBLE FOR CALLING

Proponent R Steyn (Ruan) Cell: 072 818 4439 E-mail: steyn.ruan1@gmail.com

Ruan and Zonika

Proponent J van Schaik (Hanno) Cell: 072 105 3961

E-mail: hanno1463@gmail.com

Hanno and Lizaní

Proponent GJ Venter (Jonker) Cell: 082 566 3216 E-mail: venterjonker@gmail.com Jonker and Erika with Alexander and Clarinda

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Eligible for calling – Rev MJ Nkili according CO, art 11 Rev MJ Nkili (Jafta) Cell: 086 636 8212 / 076 489 8601 E-mail: nkilijafta@gmail.com This eligibility to be called is valid until 31 August 2020

Eligible for calling – Dr VE d’Assonville according CO, art 11

Dr VE d’Assonville (Victor) Tel: 0049 513 0376 7950 Cell: 0049 175 506 3279 E-mail: vicdas@rtsonline.de This eligibility to be called is valid until 31 August 2020

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My Dopperdagboek – Psalmaand – 25 Maart 2020 Alle lidmate van die Gereformeerde Kerke en ander belangstellendes word hartlik uitgenooi na die tweede Psalmaand van die jaar in die Gereformeerde Kerk Pretoria-Brooklyn om 18:00 vir 18:30 op Woensdag 25 Maart 2020. Tydens dié uur lange geleentheid sing ons veral bekende maar ook enkele minder bekende Psalms. Kom herontdek die wonder van Totius se Psalmberymings, en ervaar die vreugde daarvan om die Here met sang te loof en prys. Die kerkterrein by Duxburyweg 126, Hillcrest, bied volop veilige parkering. Bring asseblief ‘n Psalmboek saam en ‘n bydrae om die koste van die aand te bestry.

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Dit help my nogal om in tye van onsekerheid of beproewings die lewe vanuit die perspektief van ‘n trektyd te verstaan. Die Here los ons nie, maar gaan met elkeen van ons op trek. In die groot besigwees van die Here met sy skepping gaan Hy met sy volk en met elkeen van sy kinders op ʼn unieke trekpad. Dink maar aan Abraham, Josef, die uittog van Israel uit Egipte Jesus se koms na die aarde kan ook as ‘n trek gesien word. Hy kom uit die hemel om hier op aarde as kindjie gebore te word. Hy groei op en word volwasse en doen waarvoor Hy geroep is. Hy vaar dan weer op na die hemel, waarvandaan hy sal kom om die lewendes en die dooies te kom oordeel. Eendag sal ons trektyd verby wees wanneer God

self op ‘n nuwe aarde onder ’n nuwe hemel by ons sal “tent opslaan” en wanneer gelowiges in ‘n nuwe Jerusalem in God se ewige teenwoordigheid sal lewe. Dan sal ons by God in die paradys in heerlikheid lewe. Dit beteken egter nie dat die trekpad waarop Hy ons neem, altyd gelyk en maklik is nie. Elke trekpad het sy kwotas opdraandes. Tye wat swaarder is en wat moeg maak. Siektes, stukkende verhoudings, groot veranderings en traumas in die lewe kom staan soos bulte en heuwels en berge voor ons en ons moet eenvoudig daaroor heen. Hierdie tye dring ons tot stilstand omdat ons asem opraak. Stop ‘n bietjie, kom tot stilstand, kry perspektief. Haal diep asem voordat jy verder gaan. Lekker trek. Probeer om ook hierdie tye te geniet. Dit maak jou fiks en leer jou waar jou hulp vandaan kom. Mag die opdraande nie te lank en te styl wees nie en mag jy spoedig weer op ‘n piek kom waar jy kan terugkyk en kan sien hoe die goedheid en die guns van die Here jou agtervolg het.

- Fanie Coetzee (Opgedra aan Simon, ons spesiale seunskind met sy unieke gestremdhede, by wie ons al so baie van die Here se genade en goedheid gesien het.) Bestellings: Besoek gerus ons webblad: www.ptpboeke.co.za of Facebookblad (Potchefstroom Teologiese Publikasies) vir meer inligting oor ons publikasies. Bestel by: Petro Kroeze, Administratiewe Buro Tel: 018 297 3986; faks 018 293 1042; e-pos: bestellings@gksa.co.za

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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ACADEMIC CONFERENCE In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Bible Society in South Africa, as well as a preview for the launch of the new Afrikaans Bible translation Die Bybel: ‘n Direkte Vertaling in November 2020, the Theological School Potchefstroom is organizing an academic conference in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology of the NWU . We would like to invite you to present a conference paper on this occasion. Theme: The impact of the Bible on our society: past, present and future Date: July 23, 2020 Venue: Buildings of the Faculty of Theology and the Theological School

Potchefstroom In keeping with the overall theme, the following sub-themes are discussed: 1. Bible translation in South Africa and / or Africa

To translate texts written between 2000 and 3000 years ago requires specialist expertise. Various issues are raised, e.g. which source texts to use; translation equivalents between source and target languages; translation types; time- and culture-oriented aspects of the ancient source texts versus the contemporary cultures of the target readers or listeners; translation methodology; and the production of translations in a variety of media. Therefore, the theory, methodology and practice of Bible translation deserve ongoing reflection.

2. Bible interpretation in the South African context There have been many shifts in the area of biblical hermeneutics over the past few decades. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, more text-oriented principles of interpretation were the order of the day (e.g., the grammatical-historical methodology). In the post-modern and post-colonial era, hermeneutic principles became more reader-oriented (e.g., liberation theology, feminist criticism, post-colonial criticism). Although the effect of these shifts only later became evident in South Africa, it calls for continued reflection.

3. The impact of the Bible on societal structures (e.g. arts, science, literature, politics, teaching, etc.) and faith communities The Bible affects every facet of human activity – it provides themes for scientists, poets, writers, filmmakers, artists and musicians, and it is a powerful factor in the moral development of man. It is cited more than any other literature and has more influence on our languages, culture and laws than any other book. Elucidation of this on South African soil deserves ongoing research.

The aim is to publish these conference contributions in a special issue of "In die Skriflig / In Luce Verbi". Persons planning to read papers are requested to send the title of the presentation and an abstract of approximately 250 words by 31 March 2020 to albert.coetsee@nwu.ac.za and viljoen.francois@nwu.ac.za

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The planned schedule: March 31, 2020 Submission of title and summary of presentation April 15, 2020 Confirmation of accepted presentations July 23, 2020 Conference November 30, 2020 Submission of articles for selection 2021 Publication of articles

We trust that this conference and subsequent publication will strengthen ties with local and international institutions that are also part of the Reformed Tradition. Linked to this conference are the following activities:

1. Conference Dinner – July 23 2. Elucidation session by the editorial team of Die Bybel: ’n Direkte Vertaling –

July 24 3. Bicycle ride and elucidation: From the Totiushuis to Krugerskaal – 25 July

For further inquiries please contact albert.coetsee@nwu.ac.za or viljoen.francois@nwu.ac.za

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Blessed are all who fear the Lord,

who walk in obedience to him.

Psalms 128:1