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GKSA NEWS
Sunday 15 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
13 March Dr SN Jooste (Simon) – Reformed Church Southern Suburbs
13 March Dr PT Masase (Thomas) – GK Boskop
14 March Rev RB Fourie (Reynold) – GK Bellville-Oos
15 March Mrs EH van Wyk (Betsie), spouse of Dr HF van Wyk (Hennie) – GK
Christiana/Bloemhof
15 March Mrs SE Janse van Rensburg (Suné), spouse of Rev G Janse van
Rensburg (Gerhard) – GK Durban-Noord
17 March Mrs ES Botha (Salome), spouse of Dr C
Botha (Chris) – GK Die Kandelaar
18 March Mrs C Kingma (Cecile), spouse of Rev
BR Kingma (Reinder) – GK Bellville-Oos
19 March Rev P van Wyk (Pieter) – GK
Bronkhorstspruit
19 March Rev JC van Dyk (Jannes) – GK
Ventersdorp
19 March Mrs K Gouws (Karin), spouse of Rev PR
Gouws (Retief) – GK
Dendron/Magalakwin
Sincere congratulations to the following emeriti
celebrating their birthday
14 March Rev AZ Pelser (Abie) – GK Oos-Moot
14 March Mrs HS Smit (Sannie), spouse of Rev DWJ Smit (Danie) – GK
Springs
14 March Mrs HM Buys (Hanneke), spouse of Dr PJ Buys (Flip) – GK
Potchefstroom-Die Bult
14 March Rev IJV Kruger (Koos) – GK Tsumeb
14 March Mrs ME Venter (Mila), spouse of Rev PA Venter (Piet) – GK Linden
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15 March Mrs A Mandiwana (Anna), widow of the late Rev TA Mandiwana
(Alfred) – GK Kanyamanzane
16 March Mrs HJG van der Walt (Barbie), widow of the late Prof T van der
Walt (Tjaart) – GK Wapadrant
16 March Mrs AM Bekker (Gretha), spouse of Dr IL Bekker (Izak) – GK
Hartbeespoort
16 March Dr PJ Buys (Flip) – GK Potchefstroom-Die Bult
17 March Rev LJ van der Walt (Kobie) – GK Vanderbijlpark Trinitas
19 March Mrs AJG du Plessis (Annatjie), spouse of Rev PJL du Plessis
(Pieter) – GK Bergsig
Sincere congratulations to the following theological student celebrating his
birthday
18 March Alistair van Heerden
We wish you God’s richest of blessing for the coming year (Ps 16:5, 6)
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Calling received
• Rev PGP le Roux (Pieter) from GK Wonderboompoort to GK
Potchefstroom
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.
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.
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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.
GEREFORMEERDE PUBLIKASIES
(Calvyn Jubileumboekefonds = CJBF)
Order at: Administrative Bureau
E-mail: bestellings@gksa.co.za
Tel: 018 297 3986
Price R98.00 (packaging and postage excluded)
Order at: Administrative Bureau
E-mail: bestellings@gksa.co.za
Tel: 018 297 3986
Price R100.00 (packaging and postage excluded)
Bestel by: Administratiewe Buro
E-pos: bestellings@gksa.co.za
Tel: 018 297 3986
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E-mail: bestellings@gksa.co.za
Tel: 018 297 3986
Price R20.00 (packaging and postage excluded)
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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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Ons eie TV-platform: http://www.glomedia.tv/
Die GKSA en die NHK het saam ons eie TV-platform geskep om goeie Christelike programme
op professionele TV standaard te vervaardig. Hoewel die vervaardiging eers vanjaar begin het,
is baie ure en baie soorte programme vir jonk en oud reeds beskikbaar. Programme word
weekliks bygevoeg.
Ondersteun die inisiatief deur na www.glomedia.tv te gaan en aan te sluit.
Jy kan ook armer gesinne borg of voorstelle maak deur ʼn epos te stuur na navrae@glomedia.tv
Plaas asseblief in kerknuusbriewe, wys by afkondigings, & stuur elektronies na gemeentelede
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
A new command I give to you: love
one another. As I have loved you, so
you must love one another. By this
everyone will know that you are my
disciples, if you love one another.
John 13:34 and 35
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