Amanzimtoti Uniting Presbyterian Church

Newsletter Mission Statement:

TO KNOW …..…. TO GROW ..…... TO GO FOR CHRIST JESUS

(“to experience Love”) ..… (“to grow in God”) ..… (“to share the good news”)

From our Pastor’s desk….

Dear Toti Brothers & Sisters,

What a treat to be together again to go out into 2019

as Gods church with Him leading us as we recall that

we are a “Royal Priesthood” and a “Chosen

generation” bringing Gods love and light to a people

who believe they can and must save themselves. Over

the ages the Great Commission hasn’t changed

because this state of affairs of a world in turmoil, is still

with us. However Gods time line moves on and His

plans are right on track – also our calling is clean, our

Power Source is certain, our Provision is in place and so

as we ‘KNOW’ (and experience the LOVE of Christ) and

as we ‘GROW’ (in the knowledge and Grace of God)

so we ‘GO’ – and share the “Good News” of the

Saviour of the World – we remind ourselves:-

We are Kings children functioning in another world.

We have Heaven’s passports, citizenship and

places of honour – but not here on earth.

Our sphere of operation is often hostile and

foreign.

We don’t have the privilege of dual citizenship or

dual loyalty.

YET, WE CAN REJOICE IN THE LORD, FOR THE LORD OUR

GOD IS OUR REDEEMER AND SAVIOUR – CHRIST IS OUR

STRENGTH AND REFUGE.

“For I know the plans I have for you.” declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to

give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

With much love, Boet and Linda

January 2019

Inside this Issue:

From our Pastor’s desk

From our Session Clerk

Stewardship Board Matters

Children’s Ministry

Worship Team

Women’s Fellowship

Calendar

Birthdays

Bible Readings

Prayer Concerns

News

On the lighter side

General Information

10 School Crescent Amanzimtoti Tel: 031 904 1462

Stewardship Board Matters

The Power of Service

Money is power (or is it?). That principle

drives most cultures of the world.

People scramble for wealth, often at

the price of personal integrity, in order

to gain the power to live where and

how they want, drive the kind of

vehicle they want, and get whatever

else they want (or think they need).

In a culture that worships money,

believers in Jesus Christ are in danger

of doing the same. Some use their

money to control their family, or they

stop giving to their church if they don’t

get their way.

How unlike Jesus! He had the power

over disease, and He used it to heal

the sick. He had power over the sea,

and He used it to remove fear. He had

power to create, and he fed

thousands. He had power over sin,

and He forgave sinners. He had power

over His own life, yet He willingly gave

up His life to save all who would call

upon Him (Rom 10:13)

Jesus possessed all power, but He used

it to serve others. He was called “Lord”

by the disciples in the Upper Room, yet

He was the only servant there (John

13:2-17). He washed their feet! When

Peter protested, Jesus answered, “If I

do not wash you, you have no part

with Me” (V. 8).

Let us serve others as Jesus did! That is

the right use of power!

The more we serve Christ, the less we

will serve self.

(Source: ‘Our Daily Bread’ devotional)

May the blessing of Christ be

with you and all your loved ones

through 2019

Yours in Christ,

Andy

……………

From our Session Clerk …

Boarding on Flight 2019 has been announced …….

Hope you have checked in only the best souvenirs

from 2018 in your luggage ….

The BAD and SAD moments if carried, must be

thrown away in the garbage bins on arrival ….

The flight will be 12 months long. So, loosen your

seat belts, jingle and mingle.

The stop-overs will be:

Health,

Love,

Joy,

Harmony,

Well-being &

Peace.

Refueling will be at

Giving,

Sharing,

Caring.

The following menu is offered and will be served

during the flight …..

Cocktail of Friendship,

Supreme of Health,

Grating of Prosperity,

Bowl of Excellent News,

Salad of Success,

Cake of happiness.

All accompanied by bursts of laughter …..

But remember, you will enjoy these meals and

journey better if you talk, share, smile and laugh

together. Sitting silent will make the flight seem

longer.

Wishing you and your family an enjoyable trip on

board flight 2019 …. Stay blessed.

Anand

Children’s Ministry

We have such an exciting year planned –

starting with:

When: Saturday 19 January 2019

Time: 09h30 to 14h00

Where: Umbogintwini Primary School – Lower

field

Entrance Fee: Please bring your own cold

drinks and snacks.

Who is invited: All children – who want to

learn more about Jesus!

Children under the age of 5 need adult

supervision.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Christian Music – Praise and Worship

Sports with a difference

Races of all kinds

Jumping Castle/Slide

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He

said to them, “Let the little children come to

me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom

of God belongs to such as these. (Mark 10:14)

God Bless

Kidz City Teachers

Women’s Fellowship News

Hi Friends,

Our year has ended and what a

blessed year we have had. Thank you

Heavenly Father for guiding us through

it. We pray that our 2019 is going to

be a fruitful year living, working and

worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ, our

Saviour and Redeemer.

Our first meeting is on 22nd January

starting at 09h00 in the Church, having

a short sermon from our Rev Boet van

Schalkwyk followed by Holy

Communion. We then proceed into

the Hall to continue our meeting

discussing all we wish to do during the

year.

We will be having a very interesting

speaker to start us off. Lovely Surprise!!

Our committee members will be doing

the Tea/Coffee duty as usual when we

start our new year. Please remember

to support our Bring and Buy table as

this is one of our important ways of

bringing in funds for our organization.

It is also time of Annual Fees R20-00

each and the usual R10-00 for

tea/coffee and the Car Guard.

Welcome to all our members. Try and

bring friends who may join us

permanently.

God Bless you.

Denise Kenton

Women’s Fellowship Secretary,

Next Women’s Fellowship Meeting: 22 January 2019 @ 09h00

Womens Fellowship Lunch

The Worship Team

A.W. Tozer said, “Holy is the way God is.

To be holy He does not conform to a

standard. He is that standard. He is

absolutely Holy with an infinite,

incomprehensible fullness of purity that is

incapable of being other than it is.

Because He is holy, that is, whatever we

think of as belonging to God must be

thought of as Holy”.

With love and blessings,

The Worship Team

General Information

Please let us know if we could be of any assistance to you e.g. If you would like to help in the church, become a member, change your address, going to hospital etc.

Minister: Rev. J. D. (Boet) van Schalkwyk* Cell: 083 301 8022 Vestry Hours: Wednesday 08:00—18:00

Session Clerk – Anand Enoch Cell: 083 661 3515

Church Secretary: Valmai du Toit Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 08h00 to 13h00 Telephone: 031 904 1462. Cell No.: 065 947 0188

P.O.Box 14, Umbogintwini, 4120. E-Mail: totipresby@gmail.com Website: www.totipresbyterian.co.za

Ongoing Project for Sailor’s Society:

Thank you once again for all your support during 2018. We packed 1400+ parcels on 20th November 2018 and at the last count Toti provided 710 mittens and 209 mugs, and we have bags full again – well done and thank you indeed. This project will continue into 2019.

News...

A blessing for you, because the Lord your

God loves you. (1 Chronicles 16:8)

On the lighter side …..

Q: How many Church members does it take to change

a light bulb?

A: Change? What do you mean change?

Q: How many Congregationalists does it take to

change a light bulb?

A: Well, first we need a committee to decide whether

or not to change the light bulb. Then we need a

committee to decide the process for changing the light

bulb. And finally we need a committee to select the

number of people to carry out said process of changing

the light bulb.

Q: How many Presbyterians does it take to change a

light bulb?

A: Change? That’s my Mother’s light bulb!

Q: How many Baptists does it take to change a light

bulb?

A: Change a light bulb with all that water around?

Q: How many Episcopals does it take to change a light

bulb?

A: Exactly three. One to change the light bulb, one to

hold the chair, and one to mix the drinks.

Q: How many Unitarian Universalists does it take to

change a light bulb?

A: Well, you can change the light bulb or not change it,

or just do an interpretive dance about light.

Q: How many Catholics does it take to change a light

bulb?

A: Whao, slow down! We’re still burning candles

around here.

Q: How many Quakers does it take to change a light

bulb?

A: None, they just wait for the “inner light”.

January Calendar of Events

03 January 2019

13h00 Worship Team Rehearsals

06 January 2019

08h30 Service / Communion

08h30 KIDS CITY ON HOLIDAY BREAK

08 January 2019

18h45 Worship Team Rehearsals

13 January 2019

08h30 Sunday Service

08h30 Kidz City

15 January 2019

18h45 Worship Team Rehearsals

19 January 2019

09h30 Sunday School Launch (to 14h00)

20 January 2019

08h30 Sunday Service

08h30 Kidz City

22 January 2019

09h00 Women’s Fellowship

18h00 Worship Team Rehearsals

23 January 2019

18h30 Board/Session Planning Meeting

27 January 2019

08h30 Sunday Service

08h30 Kidz City

30 January 2019

19h15 Bible Study

January Birthdays

01 Bradley Naicker

05 Trevor Naidoo

11 Pinky Mona

12 Bashira Naidoo

18 Anand Enoch

18 Thandi Mhlongo

19 Sheila Fraser

24 Tanya Gibson

25 Krystal Chetty

30 Winnie Mundell

Did we miss your birthday? Please call or email Valmai

so we can correct our records.

Prayer Concerns

Prayer changes Everything

Remember in Prayer this month:

Mangiliso Ndlovu –still in need of a

bone marrow Transplant. Grandson

of Melussi and Thoko Chonco.

Sheila Fraser and Kayla Mun-Gavin –

both involved in Motor vehicle

accidents over the Christmas Period.

Healing for:

Margot Milne, Ray Farr, Liz Heuer

(back operation), Shirley Forrester

Smith, Nellie Barnardo,

Bashira Naidoo, Fred Bowley,

Doreen Sloan, Ken Richardson, Lily

Glen, Ron Gilchrist, Tom Kenny.

Healing for Cancer/remission

patients:

Dr Thomas, Mark Uglietti’s Mom,

Robyn-Lee Fielding.

Give thanks for all answered prayers.

Rudy Nienaber – miraculous healing.

Continue to pray as the Holy Spirit

leads you.

Prayer is when you talk to God,

meditation is when you listen to

God!

Please send Prayer Requests to:

Chrisnum Enoch, Tel: 031 902 1615 or via

e-mail to: chrisnume@gmail.com or

Valmai du Toit at the church office.

Please be the one who cares enough to

pray for others.

Your January Bible Readings

THE POWER OF THE WORD

Tuesday 1 John 1:1-14

Wednesday 2 Jeremiah 1:1-12

Thursday 3 Deuteronomy 30:1-16

Friday 4 Psalm 119:11-25

Saturday 5 John 17:13-21

READINGS IN LUKE (1)

1.Births and beginnings

Sunday 6 Luke 1:1-17

Monday 7 Luke 1:18-25

Tuesday 8 Luke 1:26-38

Wednesday 9 Luke 1:39-56

Thursday 10 Luke 1:57-66

Friday 11 Luke 1:67-80

Saturday 12 Luke 4:14-30

2. Spreading the Word

Sunday 13 Luke 4:31-44

Monday 14 Luke 5:1-11

Tuesday 15 Luke 5:12-16

Wednesday 16 Luke 5:17-26

Thursday 17 Luke 5:27-39

Friday 18 Luke 6:1-16

Saturday 19 Luke 6:17-26

3. Are you the one

Sunday 20 Luke 6:27-42

Monday 21 Luke 6:43-49

Tuesday 22 Luke 7:1-17

Wednesday 23 Luke 7:18-35

Thursday 24 Luke 7:36-39

Friday 25 Luke 8:1-15

Saturday 26 Luke 8:16-25

THE BIBLE AT THE MOVIES

1.Epic beginnings

Sunday 27 Psalm 140:1-13

Monday 28 Genesis 2:4b-9

Tuesday 29 Genesis 2:18-24

Wednesday 30 Genesis 3:1-13

Thursday 31 Genesis 4:1-16

Faith for Daily Living – December Readings (As

supplied by and with grateful acknowledgement to the

I.B.R.A.)