Newsflash: Friday, 1 September 2023

AFM Newsflash_Friday 1 September_2023

RESOURCES
ABLAZE National Conference: Program
https://afm-ags.org/category/events/ 

Dear Colleague,

ABLAZE AFM NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023

The theme for this conference is “Ablaze.” It is anchored in our theme for the year, being “Keep the Fire Burning” as well as on Matthew 5: 14-16 (NKJV), which instructs us as follows: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

The time we are living in calls us, in many ways like never before, to be a lamp on a lampstand. To not hide who we are and what we believe, but to be unashamed in our Pentecostal testimony and belief proclaiming and sharing our faith and taking up our Missional calling as people of the Holy Spirit.

Our light should not only shine to those in our communities and workplaces but must also give light to all who are in the house. It is of utmost importance that we pass our faith heritage and the DNA of Pentecost on to the next generation. Our children and young people need to understand where we come from, who we are and what we believe. Our house – being the AFM church, must be a place that is accessible to all people, especially to our youth and children.

In a time of ethical and moral decay on a worldwide basis, we must let our light shine before all people in such a way that they may see our good deeds and moral excellence and recognize, honour and glorify our Father in heaven. This speaks to the importance of a constantly lived, testimony. Not only on Sundays or at certain events, but every day and everywhere. It includes the fruit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The children’s song “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…” based on Matthew 5: 16 and originally written by Harry Dixon around 1920, reminds us to let our light shine everywhere we go.

Our light should never be focused on glorifying human leaders, personalities or earthly philosophies, but must always reflect Jesus. All our services and ministry activities must be spaces where the Holy Spirit is welcome and active. Wherever the Holy Spirit is present, Jesus will be glorified.

I trust that the 2023 National Conference will not just be another meeting, but a time of real upliftment, transformation, motivation and renewal. Let us enjoy each other’s presence (talk to someone you do not know) and make the most of worshipping God together as one AFM church.

PROGRAM:

THURSDAY – 7 SEPTEMBER
Evening Service: 19h00-21h00
Speaker: Pastor Rudi Coertzen
Topic: A Lamp on a Lampstand

FRIDAY – 8 SEPTEMBER
PCD Sessions:
10h00-12h00
14h00-16h00

Pastors Continuous Development (PCD) sessions will be presented free of charge at 10h00-12h00 and repeated at 14h00-16h00. A total of 6 PCD credits will be awarded for attending both presentations:

Proactively addressing Mental Health –
By the Themba Thandeka Leadership Institute

The Fake Prophets phenomenon – a Pentecostal response –
By Dr Daniel Andrew

Evening Service: 19h00-21h00
Speaker: Pastor Barend Petersen
Topic: Give Light to All

SATURDAY – 9 SEPTEMBER
Morning Service: 9h00-11h00
Speaker: Past. Selby Khumalo
Topic: Let Your Light Shine

Afternoon Service: 14h00-16h00
Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Josias
Topic: The Source, Cause & Force
of being the Light of the World

Evening Service: 18h00-20h00
Speaker: Dr Henri Weideman
Topic: Our Light Reflects Jesus

Kindly note that the above services and PCD sessions will be streamed live on the following AFM of SA national social media platforms:

https://www.facebook.com/AFMOFSA/
https://youtube.com/@theapostolicfaithmissionof621?si=iOskqOjjBG1PIjRg

The “Word of Welcome” and “Program” are available below:

ABLAZE AFM National Conference_Program_2023

We are looking forward to a powerful and impactful national conference!

Friendly Regards
Henri Weideman

Nuusflits: Vrydag, 1 September 2023

AGS Nuusflits Vrydag_1 September 2023

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ABLAZE AGS Nasionale Konferensie 2023: Program
https://afm-ags.org/category/events/ 

Liewe Kollega,

ABLAZE AGS NASIONALE KONFERENSIE 2023

Welkom!

Die tema van ons konferensie is “Ablaze”. Dit is geanker in ons tema vir die jaar, naamlik “Keep the Fire Burning” asook in Matteus 5: 14-16 (AFR83) wat ons soos volg opdrag gee: “Julle is die lig vir die wêreld. ‘n Stad wat op ‘n berg lê, kan nie weggesteek word nie; ook steek ‘n mens nie ‘n lamp op en sit dit onder ‘n emmer nie maar op ‘n lampstaander, en dit gee lig vir almal in die huis. Laat julle lig so voor die mense skyn, dat hulle julle goeie werke kan sien en julle Vader wat in die hemel is, verheerlik.”

Die tyd waarin ons leef roep ons soos nog nooit van tevore nie om ‘n lamp op ‘n lampstaander te wees – om nie weg te steek wie ons is en wat ons glo nie. Ons moet onbeskaamd wees in ons Pinkstergetuienis en geloof, ons geloof verkondig en deel met ander en ons Missionêre-roeping opneem as mense van die Heilige Gees.

Ons lig moet nie net skyn vir diegene in ons gemeenskappe en werksplekke nie, maar moet ook lig gee aan almal in ons huis. Dit is van uiterste belang dat ons ons geloofserfenis en die Pinkster-DNA aan die volgende generasie oordra. Ons kinders en jongmense moet verstaan ​​waar ons vandaan kom, wie ons is en wat ons glo. Ons “huis” (die AGS Kerk), moet ‘n plek wees wat toeganklik is vir alle mense, veral vir ons jeug en kinders.

In ‘n tyd van etiese en morele verval op ‘n wêreldwye basis, moet ons ons lig op so ‘n wyse voor alle mense laat skyn dat hulle ons goeie dade en morele uitnemendheid kan sien en ons Vader in die hemel erken, eer en verheerlik. Dit spreek van die belangrikheid van ‘n voortdurende getuienis wat uitgeleef word – nie net op Sondae of by sekere geleenthede nie, maar elke dag en oral waar ons onself bevind. Dit sluit die vrugte en die gawes van die Heilige Gees in. Die kinderliedjie “This little light of my, I’m gonna let it shine…” is gebaseer op Matteus 5: 16 en oorspronklik geskryf deur Harry Dixon in 1920. Hierdie liedjie herinner ons om ons lig te laat skyn oral waar ons gaan.

Ons lig moet nooit daarop gefokus wees om menslike leiers, persoonlikhede of aardse filosofieë te verheerlik nie, maar moet altyd Jesus weerspieël. Al ons dienste en bedieningsaktiwiteite moet ruimtes wees waar die Heilige Gees welkom en aktief is. Waar die Heilige Gees ook al teenwoordig is, sal Jesus verheerlik word.

Ek vertrou dat die 2023 Nasionale Konferensie nie net nog ‘n byeenkoms sal wees nie, maar ‘n tyd van werklike opheffing, transformasie, motivering en vernuwing. Laat ons mekaar se teenwoordigheid geniet (praat met iemand wat jy nie ken nie) en maak die meeste daarvan om God saam as een AGS Kerk te aanbid.

PROGRAM:

DONDERDAG – 7 SEPTEMBER
Aanddiens: 19h00-21h00
Spreker: Pastoor Rudi Coertzen
Onderwerp: A Lamp on a Lampstand

VRYDAG – 8 SEPTEMBER
PCD Sessies:
10h00-12h00
14h00-16h00

Pastors Continuous Development (PCD) sessies sal gratis aangebied word om 10h00-12h00 en 14h00-16h00 herhaal word. ‘n Totaal van 6 PCD-krediete sal toegeken word vir die bywoning van beide aanbiedings:

Proactively addressing Mental Health –
Deur die Themba Thandeka Leierskapsinstituut

The Fake Prophets phenomenon – a Pentecostal response –
Deur Dr Daniel Andrew

Aanddiens: 19h00-21h00
Spreker: Pastoor Barend Petersen
Onderwerp: Give Light to All

SATERDAG – 9 SEPTEMBER
Oggenddiens: 9h00-11h00
Spreker: Pastoor Selby Khumalo
Onderwerp: Let Your Light Shine

Middagdiens: 14h00-16h00
Spreker: Pastoor Jeremy Josias
Onderwerp: The Source, Cause & Force of being the Light of the World

Aanddiens: 18h00-20h00
Spreker: Dr Henri Weideman
Onderwerp: Our Light Reflects Jesus

Neem kennis dat die bogenoemde dienste en PCD-sessies regstreeks op die volgende AGS van SA nasionale sosiale media-platforms gestroom sal word:

https://www.facebook.com/AFMOFSA/ 
https://youtube.com/@theapostolicfaithmissionof621?si=iOskqOjjBG1PIjRg

Die “Woord van Welkom” en “Program” is nou beskikbaar in PDF formaat:

ABLAZE AFM National Conference_Program_2023

Vriendelike Groete!
Henri Weideman

Newsflash: Friday, 18 August 2023

Download the PDF version below (e-mail & printer-friendly):

AFM Newsflash Friday_18 AUG_2023

RESOURCES

Pastoral Letter: 2nd Quarter 2023
https://afm-ags.org/pastoral-letter-2nd-quarter-2023/

2023 NOB Empowerments: Video Presentations Now Available!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMguBPJZpLHbz8L2qUnk-3LmgsrI9BKFc

Dear Colleague,

1. BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES IN DIFFICULT TIMES

We are experiencing an ever-increasing rise in the cost of living. The cost of fuel and transport, food and clothes are higher every month. Add to this the impact of higher interest rates for interest-carrying debt, as well as the very real possibility of a recession – and we see a picture of rising pressure on all households.

The weakening of the Rand against major currencies has a negative impact on the cost of all imported goods and a knock-on effect on the price of almost everything. Difficult economic times can put pressure on the well-being of individuals and their households. Breadwinners (especially in single-parent households) are under stress, putting marriage relationships and the general atmosphere at home under increasing duress. This can create a very negative and insecure environment for young children to grow up in.

What can be done?

Pray: As believers, we do not have to become anxious to the point of hopelessness. In Philippians 4 : 6-7 Paul encourages us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Budget: It is always important, but more so in times of economic difficulty, that we should `be aware of how we spend our money. As a rule, expenditure should never be more than income. This simply means that we cannot give out more money than we get in. We must prioritize our spending. Absolute essentials like food, electricity and transport must be paid first. Then other expenses like new clothes and leisure can be considered. It is the differentiation between needs and wants.

Minimize debt: Except for acquiring a place to stay and maybe a motorcar, all other interest-bearing debt should be avoided as far as possible. Buying clothes, food and other household items on credit, means that over time you pay double or triple for that item because of the interest charged.

Stretch your Rands: I remember how during difficult times; my mother would find creative ways of preparing tasty food with little money. Trips were carefully planned to avoid unnecessary fuel expenses. Many food items and clothing were only bought when there were “specials.” Some of my (very nice) clothes were not new, but “inherited” from friends and family whose children outgrew them.

Communicate: Parents need to communicate to the members of their household that we are in difficult times. It is important that this be done in a sensitive and wise way. Do not create anxiety and insecurity in your children’s minds but make them aware of the fact that we cannot just spend money unwisely.

We do not have to live in fear and hopelessness during difficult times. We must do what we can with what we have and trust God to keep us and guide us through. What does the Bible have to say about economic difficulties? We found a useful link that we would like to share with you in this regard:

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/faith-during-financial-crisis

2. AFM OF SA NATIONAL CONFERENCE: HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

We are excited to announce the details for the upcoming AFM of SA National Conference. Do not miss this opportunity! Be part of a powerful time of ministry, prayer, worship and fellowship. We are looking forward to welcoming the AFM Family to the Western Cape for this dynamic gathering.

Get ALL information on how to successfully register from:
https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Online and Offline registration options are available! Early registration is encouraged to avoid any inconveniences associated with late registration.

Online Registrations:

Scan the QR Code

Offline Registrations:

Download the Registration Form
CLICK HERE

We are looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town!

Friendly Regards
Henri Weideman

Nuusflits: Vrydag, 18 Augustus 2023

Laai die PDF weergawe hier af (om maklik te druk of per e-pos aan te stuur):

AGS Nuusflits Vrydag_18 AUG_2023

HULPBRONNE

Pastorale Brief: 2de Kwartaal 2023
https://afm-ags.org/pastorale-brief-2de-kwartaal-2023/

2023 NOB Bemagtigingsbesoeke: Video-aanbiedngs Nou Beskikbaar!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMguBPJZpLHbz8L2qUnk-3LmgsrI9BKFc

Liewe Kollega,

1. BOU STERK GESINNE IN MOEILIKE TYE

Ons ervaar ‘n toenemende styging in lewenskoste. Die koste van brandstof en vervoer, kos en klere is elke maand hoër. Voeg hierby die impak van hoër rentekoerse vir rentedraende skuld, asook die moontlikheid van ‘n resessie – en ons sien ‘n prentjie van toenemende druk op alle huishoudings.

Die verswakking van die Rand teenoor alle groot geldeenhede het ‘n negatiewe impak op die koste van alle ingevoerde goedere en ‘n uitkringeffek op die prys van byna alles. Moeilike ekonomiese tye kan druk op die welstand van individue en huishoudings plaas. Broodwinners (veral in enkelouerhuishoudings) ervaar spanning en dit plaas huweliksverhoudings en die algemene atmosfeer tuis onder toenemende druk. Dit kan ‘n baie negatiewe en onseker omgewing skep vir jong kinders om in groot te word.

Wat kan gedoen word?

Bid: As gelowiges hoef ons nie angstig te raak tot die punt van hopeloosheid nie. In Filippense 4 :6-7 (NLV) moedig Paulus ons aan: “Moet oor niks bekommerd wees nie, maar bid oor alles. Vra alles wat julle nodig het van God, terwyl julle Hom ook dank vir alles wat Hy doen. En God se vrede, wat meer is as wat ’n mens dink, sal oor julle harte en gedagtes die wag hou omdat julle aan Christus Jesus verbonde is.”

Begroting: Dit is altyd belangrik (en meer so in tye van ekonomiese probleme), dat ons bewus moet wees van hoe ons ons geld spandeer. As ‘n reël moet uitgawes nooit meer as inkomstes wees nie. Dit beteken eenvoudig dat ons nie meer geld kan uitgee as wat ons inkry nie. Ons moet ons besteding prioritiseer. Absolute noodsaaklikhede soos kos, elektrisiteit en vervoer moet eers betaal word. Dan kan ander uitgawes soos nuwe klere en ontspanning oorweeg word. Dit is die onderskeid tussen behoeftes en begeertes.

Verminder skuld: Behalwe vir die verkryging van blyplek en ‘n motor, moet alle ander rentedraende skuld sover moontlik vermy word. Om klere, kos en ander huishoudelike items op krediet te koop, beteken dat jy mettertyd dubbel of drievoudig vir daardie item betaal as gevolg van die rente wat gehef word.

Rek jou Rande:  Ek onthou hoe my ma in moeilike tye kreatiewe maniere sou vind om smaaklike kos met min geld voor te berei. Motor ritte is noukeurig beplan, om onnodige brandstofuitgawes te vermy. Baie voedselitems en klere is eers gekoop wanneer daar “spesiale aanbiedinge” was. Van my (baie mooi) klere was nie nuut nie, maar “geërf” van vriende en familie wie se kinders dit ontgroei het.

Kommunikeer:  Ouers moet die feit dat ons in moeilike tye is, aan die lede van hul huishouding kommunikeer. Dit is belangrik dat dit op ‘n sensitiewe en wyse manier gedoen word. Moenie angs en onsekerheid in jou kinders se gedagtes skep nie, maar maak hulle bewus van die feit dat ons nie net onverstandig geld kan spandeer nie.

Ons hoef nie in moeilike tye in vrees en hopeloosheid te leef nie. Ons moet doen wat ons kan met wat ons het en God vertrou om ons te bewaar en ons deur te dra. Wat het die Bybel te sê oor ekonomiese uitdagings? Ons het ‘n nuttige skakel gevind wat ons in hierdie verband met jou wil deel:

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/faith-during-financial-crisis

2. AGS NASIONALE KONFERENSIE: REGISTRASIES NOU OOP

Ons is opgewonde om die besonderhede vir die komende AGS Nasionale Konferensie aan te kondig. Moenie hierdie geleentheid misloop nie! Wees deel van ‘n kragtige tyd van bediening, gebed, aanbidding en samesyn. Ons sien daarna uit om die AGS Familie in die Wes-Kaap te verwelkom vir hierdie dinamiese byeenkoms.

Kry ALLE inligting oor hoe om suksesvol te registreer by:
https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Aanlyn en tradisionele registrasie opsies is beskikbaar. Vroeë registrasie word aangemoedig om enige ongerief verbonde aan laat registrasie te vermy.

Aanlyn Registrasies:

Skandeer die QR-kode

Tradisionele Registrasies:

Laai die Registrasievorm hier af:
KLIK HIER

Ons sien uit daarna om jou in Kaapstad te verwelkom!

Vriendelike Groete!
Henri Weideman

Newsflash: Friday, 28 July 2023

Download the PDF version below (e-mail & printer-friendly):

 AFM Newsflash_Friday_28 July 2023

RESOURCES

Pastoral Letter: 2nd Quarter 2023 New!
https://afm-ags.org/pastoral-letter-2nd-quarter-2023/

2023 NOB Empowerments: Video Presentations Now Available!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMguBPJZpLHbz8L2qUnk-3LmgsrI9BKFc

Dear Colleague,

1. THE WOMEN IN OUR LIVES

Women have done and are still doing a lot in our communities, churches, homes, and personal lives to keep everything in society together and moving forward – in a good way. Over the years, many social changes that we see and celebrate today were initiated by women who stood up for what is right and fair. In our homes, families and in the workplace, women often play a vital role in keeping healthy habits, strong faith convictions, best practices and moral standards in place.

All of us alive today were born at some point from a woman. Our mothers gave birth to us, fed and nurtured us, and taught us at least the basic principles of life. I remember how my mother taught me to clean my room, make my bed and do chores in and around the house. She was also the first one to introduce me to faith in God, by reading to me from the Children’s Bible and teaching me to pray. She taught me to stand up for myself and what I believed in and to take responsibility for my own future. Later in life, she was the one who worked to earn extra income and enable me to register for my first year at university.

To this day I can still see the face of “Aunty” Willie Marais, the lady who was my Sunday School teacher in Grade 1 in Kimberley. I cannot specifically remember what she taught us in class, but I remember her friendliness and her love for Jesus. I also recall a granny “Aunty” Jonker, who would call me to her house as a young pastor, so that she can pray for me and encourage me.

More recent is the experience of my own wife caring for, nurturing and encouraging our daughter when she was growing up. She provided guidance on many things and taught her to cook proper and tasty food. All of this whilst working to earn an income for our future well-being and supporting me in ministry and life in general. I read Proverbs 31:30-31 (NIV) in the context of all the above: “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise…”

Let us make a point of respecting, celebrating and acknowledging all the women in our lives – especially during Women’s Month this August.

We have excellent leaders who are women (in the AFM of SA we have 378 female Pastors), wonderful mothers and exceptional wives, sisters and daughters with whom we share life. May they all feel appreciated and valued by what we say and especially by how we treat them.

2. AFM OF SA NATIONAL CONFERENCE: REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Register NOW: http://www.afm-conference.co.za/

Kindly take note of the latest Circular from the desk of Past. Selby Khumalo, regarding the Registration Process for the National Conference: https://afm-ags.org/category/media/

7-9 September 2023 @Lighthouse Christian Centre
275 Voortrekker Road, Parow, Cape Town

We are excited to announce the details for the upcoming AFM of SA National Conference. Do not miss this opportunity! Be part of a powerful time of ministry, prayer, worship and fellowship. We are looking forward to welcoming the AFM Family to the Western Cape for this dynamic gathering.

Get ALL information on how to successfully register from:
https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Online and Offline registration options are available! Early registration is encouraged to avoid any inconveniences associated with late registration.

Online Registrations:
Scan the QR Code
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Offline Registrations:

Download the Registration Form
CLICK HERE

We are looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town!

Friendly Regards
Henri Weideman

Nuusflits: Vrydag, 28 Julie 2023

Laai die PDF weergawe hier af (om maklik te e-pos of uit te druk):

AGS Nuusflits_Vrydag_28 Julie 2023

HULPBRONNE

Pastorale Brief: 2de Kwartaal 2023 Nuut!
https://afm-ags.org/pastorale-brief-2de-kwartaal-2023/

2023 NOB Bemagtigingsbesoeke: Video-aanbiedngs Nou Beskikbaar!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMguBPJZpLHbz8L2qUnk-3LmgsrI9BKFc

Liewe Kollega,

1. DIE VROUE IN ONS LEWENS

Vroue het baie gedoen en doen steeds baie in ons gemeenskappe, in ons kerke en ook in ons huise en persoonlike lewens om alles in die samelewing bymekaar te hou en op ‘n goeie manier vorentoe te laat beweeg. Oor die jare is baie van die sosiale veranderinge wat ons vandag sien en vier, geïnisieer deur vroue wat opgestaan het vir dit wat reg en regverdig is. In ons huise, gesinne en in die werkplek speel vroue dikwels ‘n belangrike rol om gesonde gewoontes, sterk geloofsoortuigings, beste praktyk en morele standaarde in plek te hou.

Almal van ons wat vandag leef, is op ‘n stadium uit ‘n vrou gebore. Ons moeders het ons gevoed en gekoester en ons ten minste die basiese beginsels van die lewe geleer. Ek onthou hoe my eie ma my geleer het om my kamer skoon te maak, my eie bed te op te maak en ‘n paar take in en om die huis te doen. Sy was ook die eerste een wat my voorgestel het aan geloof in God, deur vir my uit die Kinderbybel te lees en my te leer bid. Sy het my geleer om op te staan vir myself en dit waarin ek glo, en om verantwoordelikheid te neem vir my eie toekoms. Later in haar lewe was sy die een wat gewerk het om ekstra inkomste te verdien om my in staat te stel om vir my eerste jaar op universiteit te registreer.

Tot vandag toe kan ek nog die gesig sien van Tannie Willie Marais, die dame wat my Sondagskoolonderwyseres in Graad 1 in Kimberley was. Ek kan nie spesifiek onthou wat sy ons in die klas geleer het nie, maar ek onthou haar vriendelikheid en haar liefde vir Jesus. Ek onthou ook ‘n ouma, Tannie Jonker, wat my as ‘n jong pastoor na haar huis sou roep sodat sy vir my kan bid en my kan bemoedig.

Meer onlangs, is die ervaring van my eie vrou wat ons dogter versorg, koester en aanmoedig terwyl sy grootgeword het. Sy het leiding of verskeie vlakke verskaf en haar geleer om behoorlike en smaaklike kos te maak. Dit alles terwyl sy gewerk het om ‘n inkomste vir ons toekomstige welstand te verdien en my te ondersteun in die bediening en die lewe in die algemeen. Ek lees Spreuke 31: 30-31 (NLV) in die konteks van al bogenoemde: “Skoonheid is soms misleidend. ’n Mooi voorkoms hou nie vir altyd nie. ’n Vrou wat ontsag het vir die Here verdien om geprys te word. Gee vir haar die waardering wat sy verdien. Laat sy erkenning geniet…op grond van alles wat sy gedoen het.”

Kom ons maak ‘n punt daarvan om al die vroue in ons lewens te respekteer, te vier en te erken – veral tydens Vrouemaand hierdie Augustus. Ons het uitstekende leiers wat vroue is (in die AGS van SA het ons 378 vroue Pastore), wonderlike moeders en uitsonderlike vroue, susters en dogters met wie ons die lewe deel. Mag hulle almal waardeer en gewaardeer voel deur wat ons sê en veral deur hoe ons hulle behandel.

2. AGS NASIONALE KONFERENSIE: REGISTRASIES NOU OOP

Registreer NOU: http://www.afm-conference.co.za/ 

Neem asseblief kennis van die jongste Omsendbrief vanaf Past. Selby Khumalo (Hoofsekretaris), oor die registrasieproses vir die nasionale konferensie: https://afm-ags.org/category/media/

7-9 September 2023 by die Lighthouse Christian Centre
275 Voortrekker Road, Parow, Kaapstad

Ons is opgewonde om die besonderhede vir die komende AGS Nasionale Konferensie aan te kondig. Moenie hierdie geleentheid misloop nie! Wees deel van ‘n kragtige tyd van bediening, gebed, aanbidding en samesyn. Ons sien daarna uit om die AGS Familie in die Wes-Kaap te verwelkom vir hierdie dinamiese byeenkoms.

Kry ALLE inligting oor hoe om suksesvol te registreer by:
https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Aanlyn en tradisionele registrasie opsies is beskikbaar. Vroeë registrasie word aangemoedig om enige ongerief verbonde aan laat registrasie te vermy.

Aanlyn Registrasies:
Skandeer die QR-kode
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Tradisionele Registrasies:
Laai die Registrasievorm hier af:

KLIK HIER

Ons sien uit daarna om jou in Kaapstad te verwelkom!

Vriendelike Groete!
Henri Weideman

Newsflash: Friday, 14 July 2023

Download the PDF version here (e-mail and printer-friendly):
AFM Newsflash Friday 14 July_2023

RESOURCES

Pastoral Letter: 2nd Quarter 2023 New!
https://afm-ags.org/pastoral-letter-2nd-quarter-2023/

2023 NOB Empowerments: Video Presentations Now Available!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMguBPJZpLHbz8L2qUnk-3LmgsrI9BKFc

Dear Colleague,

1. 2023 CONFERENCES UP TO DATE: REFLECTIONS

So far this year, three national conferences where held:

The National Men’s Fellowship Conference

The National Men’s Fellowship (NMF) conference (held from 19-21 May) at the Abbortsford Christian Centre, East London covered the theme: “Men After God’s Own Heart.” With this theme, the NMF leadership called men to integrity and ethical conduct in áll their endeavours, be it in the family, church, workplace or business life. The desire of the NMF is to see a different type of man emerge from South Africa, rooted in the culture of God’s Kingdom and different from the culture of corruption, GBV and crime that seems to be invading our communities.

The sub-themes included: (i) Men and obedient submission to God; and (ii) About my father’s business – fatherhood and mentoring. These sessions, presented by Zane Mias, highlighted the role of men in shaping the lives of their children.  Other themes also included rekindling the fire of evangelism and the fire of the Holy Spirit among men. There is a revival amongst the men of the AFM which is evident from the hunger for taking hands to make a difference in their communities. The growing numbers in local and regional gatherings are testimony to this hunger for God, as well as a desire to make a difference.

The NMF is committed to going beyond conferences (which is a mobilizing point) and being rooted in community involvement and discipleship of men, to become relevant agents of God’s message in society.

The National Youth Conference

The National Youth Conference (held from 23-25 June) in Polokwane at the Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, gathered under the theme: “Re-Activate” – founded on Paul’s encouragement to Timothy, to “Fan into flames the gift of God” in him.

The conference included sessions with presentations and panel discussions on: Trauma, mental health, seizing opportunities, singlehood and marriage. Sermon themes included: “What we Have”; “Re-Activation” and “Fearless.” Conference speakers reflected the diversity of the AFM and included Past. Mandla Sithole, Past. Venita Naude, Past. Zama Mopai, Mr Zuko Zotho, Ms Chloe Rezant, and Ms Lefa Mojela – a Social Worker. On Saturday evening, there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a prophetic word encouraging the youth that the Lord is (also) pouring out the Pentecostal anointing over this generation.

In alignment with social impact and community involvement, one of the National Youth’s focus areas, the leadership of the youth visited an AFM Welfare Baby Centre in Polokwane, Ngwana House and donated milk and diapers. The donations constituted a portion of the conference registration fee.

The National Sisters Fellowship Conference

The National Sisters Fellowship (NSF) annual conference (held from 7-9 July) was hosted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The theme was: “Preach the Word in Season and Out of Season” (2 Tim 4:2).” Topics covered the girl child (the young), as well as “Going with our old” (the seniors); “Signs and wonders – when God moves”; “The fire on the altar must be kept burning and never be allowed to go out”; “A walk with God” and “But by My Spirit, says the Lord”.

The vibrant energy of the NSF and the colourful attire of the women attending, were punctuated by times of united praise and worship to God. The NSF endeavoured to unite all AFM sisters after a break of 3 years, encouraging awareness of the importance of walking with God and empowering all women – from the girl child to the elderly. Keeping the fire of God burning and seeking God’s presence were central to the conference. Making a Christ-centred difference by raising funds and giving back to communities, were also encouraged.

Conclusion

Looking at the overall context and effect of the conferences mentioned above, I am excited by the fact that all of them were well organized, well attended and that the speakers were on point. Most of all, I am encouraged by the fact that we are moving beyond merely gathering for a conference. The conferences are beginning to address relevant issues in our communities, our personal lives and our spiritual growth. It is addressing more effectively, the way we as individuals and a collective think, behave and act – in being the difference we are praying for in our country and the world.

We should continue to work strategically on reflecting our unity and diversity more and be open-minded and willing to accommodate each other, as we move towards fulfilling our Missional calling as the AFM.

2. AFM OF SA NATIONAL CONFERENCE: REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Register NOW: http://www.afm-conference.co.za/

Kindly take note of the latest Circular from the desk of Past. Selby Khumalo, regarding the Registration Process for the National Conference:
https://afm-ags.org/category/media/

7-9 September 2023 @Lighthouse Christian Centre
275 Voortrekker Road, Parow, Cape Town

We are excited to announce the details for the upcoming AFM of SA National Conference. Do not miss this opportunity! Be part of a powerful time of ministry, prayer, worship and fellowship. We are looking forward to welcoming the AFM Family to the Western Cape for this dynamic gathering.

Get ALL information on how to successfully register from:
https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Online and Offline registration options are available! Early registration is encouraged to avoid any inconveniences associated with late registration.

Online Registrations:
Scan the QR Code

Offline Registrations:
Download the Registration Form:
 ABLAZE OFFLINE REGISTRATION FORM 2023 (Editable)

We are looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town!

Friendly Regards
Henri Weideman

Nuusflits: Vrydag, 14 Julie 2023

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1. 2023 NASIONALE KONFERENSIES TOT OP HEDE: REFLEKSIE

Drie nasionale konferensies het tot dusver vanjaar plaasgevind:

Die ‘National Men’s Fellowship’ Konferensie

Die tema van die National Men’s Fellowship (NMF) konferensie (wat plaasgevind het vanaf 19-21 Mei) by die Abbortsford Christian Centre Oos-Londen was: “Men After God’s Own Heart”. Met hierdie tema het die NMF-leierskap mans opgeroep tot integriteit en etiese gedrag in ál hulle aktiwiteite – of dit nou in die gesin-, kerk-, werkplek- of sakelewe is. Die begeerte van die NMF is om te sien hoe ‘n ander soort man in Suid-Afrika na vore kom – manne wat gewortel is in die kultuur van God se Koninkryk. Manne wat anders optree as die kultuur van korrupsie, GGG (Geslagsgebaseerde geweld) en misdaad wat ons gemeenskappe binnedring.

Die subtemas van die konferensie was: (i) Manne en gehoorsame onderwerping aan God; en (ii) “My Father’s business” – oor vaderskap en mentorskap. Laasgenoemde sessies was aangebied deur Zane Mias en het gefokus op die rol van mans in die vorming van hul kinders. Ander temas het ook ingesluit: Om die vuur van evangelisasie weer aan te blaas en om die vuur van die Heilige Gees weer onder mans aan te blaas.

Daar is ‘n oplewing onder die manne van die AGS, dit is duidelik in die honger om hande te vat om ‘n verskil in hul gemeenskappe te maak. Die groeiende getalle in plaaslike- en streeksbyeenkomste getuig van hierdie honger na God, asook ‘n begeerte om ‘n verskil te maak.

Die NMF is daartoe verbind om verder te gaan as konferensies (wat ‘n mobiliseringspunt is) en gewortel te wees in gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en dissipelskap van mense – om relevante agente van God se boodskap in die samelewing  te wees.

Die ‘National Youth’ Konferensie

Die National Youth Konferensie (wat plaasgevind het vanaf 23-25 Junie) in Polokwane by die Ngoako Ramatlhodi-sportkompleks het vergader onder die tema: “Re-Activate” – wat gegrond is op Paulus se aanmoediging aan Timoteus, om “die gawe van God in hom aan te blaas.”

Die konferensie het sessies ingesluit met aanbiedings en paneelbesprekings oor Trauma, Geestesgesondheid, Die aangryp van geleenthede, Enkellopendheid en die Huwelik. Preektemas het ingesluit: “What we Have”; “Re-Activation” en “Fearless.” Konferensiesprekers het die diversiteit van die AGS weerspieël en die volgende ingesluit: Past. Mandla Sithole, Past. Venita Naude, Past. Zama Mopai, Mnr Zuko Zotho, Me Chloe Rezant, en Me Lefa Mojela – ‘n maatskaplike werker. Saterdagaand was daar ‘n uitstorting van die Heilige Gees en ‘n profetiese woord wat die jeug bemoedig het dat die Here (ook) besig is om die Pinkstersalwing oor hierdie geslag uit te stort.

Sosiale impak is een van die Nasionale Jeug se fokusareas. Die leierskap van die Jeug het onlangs besoek afgelê aan een van die AGS Welsyn se babahuise, Ngwana House in Polokwane. Die Nasionale Jeug het ‘n met hierdie besoek ‘n donasie van doeke en melk geskenk. Die skenkings het ‘n gedeelte van die konferensie se registrasiefooi uitgemaak.

Die ‘National Sisters Fellowship’ Konferensie

Die Nasional Sisters Fellowship (NSF) se jaarlikse konferensie (wat plaasgevind het vanaf 7-9 Julie) is by die Moses Mabhida-stadion in Durban aangebied. Die tema was: “Preach the Word in Season and Out of Season (2 Tim 4:2)”. Onderwerpe wat behandel was het gefokus op die “girl child” (die jonges), asook ” going with our old” (die seniors); “Tekens en wonders – Wanneer God beweeg”; “Die vuur op die altaar moet aan die brand gehou word en nooit toegelaat word om uit te gaan nie”; “n Wandel met God” en; “Maar deur my Gees sê die Here”.

Die lewendige energie van die NSF en die kleurvolle kleredrag van die vroue wat dit bygewoon het, is gekenmerk deur tye van lof en aanbidding aan God. Die NSF het gepoog om alle susters binne die AGS te verenig na ‘n onderbreking van 3 jaar. Bewustheid van die belangrikheid daarvan om met God te wandel en om alle vroue te bemagtig is aangemoedig – van ons dogters tot bejaardes. Die konferensie het gepoog om te verseker dat die NSF die vuur van God aan die brand hou en dat almal die teenwoordigheid van God ervaar. Die susters is ook aangemoedig om ‘n Christus-gesentreerde verskil te maak deur fondse in te samel en terug te ploeg in ons gemeenskappe.

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As ek na die algehele konteks en effek van die bogenoemde konferensies kyk, is ek opgewonde oor die feit dat almal goed georganiseerd was, goed bygewoon is en dat die sprekers gefokus was. Ek is die meeste bemoedig deur die feit dat ons verder gaan as om net vir ‘n konferensie bymekaar te kom. Die konferensies begin relevante kwessies in ons gemeenskappe, ons persoonlike lewens en in ons geestelike groei aanspreek. Dit raak meer effektief oor die manier waarop ons as individue en ‘n kollektief behoort te dink en op te tree – om die verskil te wéés waarvoor ons in ons land en die wêreld bid.

Ons moet voortgaan om strategies te werk om ons eenheid en diversiteit meer te weerspieël. Ons moet oopkop wees en bereid wees om mekaar te akkommodeer, terwyl ons beweeg na die vervulling van ons Missionêre roeping as die AGS.

2. AGS NASIONALE KONFERENSIE: REGISTRASIES NOU OOP
Registreer NOU: http://www.afm-conference.co.za/

Neem asseblief kennis van die jongste Omsendbrief vanaf Past. Selby Khumalo (Hoofsekretaris), oor die registrasieproses vir die nasionale konferensie: https://afm-ags.org/category/media/

7-9 September 2023 by die Lighthouse Christian Centre
275 Voortrekker Road, Parow, Kaapstad

Ons is opgewonde om die besonderhede vir die komende AGS Nasionale Konferensie aan te kondig. Moenie hierdie geleentheid misloop nie! Wees deel van ‘n kragtige tyd van bediening, gebed, aanbidding en samesyn. Ons sien daarna uit om die AGS Familie in die Wes-Kaap te verwelkom vir hierdie dinamiese byeenkoms.

Kry ALLE inligting oor hoe om suksesvol te registreer by:

https://afm-ags.org/ablaze-national-conference-2023/

Aanlyn en tradisionele registrasie opsies is beskikbaar. Vroeë registrasie word aangemoedig om enige ongerief verbonde aan laat registrasie te vermy.

Aanlyn Registrasies:

Skandeer die QR-kode

Tradisionele Registrasies:
Laai die Registrasievorm hier af:

 ABLAZE OFFLINE REGISTRATION FORM 2023 (Editable)

Ons sien uit daarna om jou in Kaapstad te verwelkom!

Vriendelike Groete!
Henri Weideman

Newsflash: Thursday, 15 June 2023

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1. YOUTH DAY 2023

In 1995, the South African government declared June 16 to be celebrated as Youth Day. The purpose of this day is to serve as a reminder of the progress our country has made regarding equality and equal opportunity for all our youth. The historic origin of the day is to also honour the young people who lost their lives during the Soweto Uprising, when thousands of black school children demonstrated on 16 June 1976, to protest the forced introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in schools.

The South African Government declared that in 2023 National Youth Day and Youth Month will be celebrated under the theme: “Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future.”

Our national calendar is filled with several commemorative days. We have days to celebrate the mothers, the fathers, the youth and the senior citizens in our society. We have days to focus on the protection of the rights of children and to work towards the eradication of gender-based violence.  Sometimes it seems that these days have little more than symbolic or political value and that in some instances they are becoming profit-making ventures.

On Youth Day 2023, during this youth month and for the duration of our lives, let us not just talk and give lip service to the importance of the young people in our society and assemblies, but let us have an attitude and mindset that really cares about them and endeavour to nurture and mentor all our young people. Let us guide them well and pray for them so that they will fulfil their God-given potential and be productive individuals who live with moral strength, integrity, resilience and an unashamed testimony as Holy Spirit-filled believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

“May our sons flourish (be successful and productive) in their youth like well-nurtured plants. May our daughters be like graceful pillars (strong and providing structure), carved to beautify a palace.” – Psalm 144:12 (NLT; The comments added between brackets, are my own.)

I have requested the AFM of SA National Youth Department to share a final message about the upcoming Youth Conference taking place from 23-25 June 2023:

2. AFM OF SA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Kindly expect more information on Monday, 3 July on the upcoming AFM of SA National Conference. For now, kindly take note of the following information:

Dates: 7-9 September 2023

Venue: Lighthouse Christian Centre (Cape Town)

Theme: Ablaze

FREE Admission – No registration required.

Friendly Regards

Henri Weideman

Nuusflits: Donderdag, 15 June 2023

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1. JEUGDAG 2023

In 1995 het die Suid-Afrikaanse regering 16 Junie as Jeugdag verklaar. Die doel van hierdie dag is om te dien as ‘n herinnering aan die vordering wat ons land gemaak het met betrekking tot gelykheid en gelyke geleenthede vir al ons jeug. Die historiese oorsprong van die dag is om ook die jongmense te vereer wat hul lewens verloor het tydens die Soweto-opstand, toe duisende swart skoolkinders op 16 Junie 1976 betoog het, om protes aan te teken teen die gedwonge instelling van Afrikaans as onderrigmedium in skole.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Regering het verklaar dat Nasionale Jeugdag en Jeugmaand in 2023 gevier sal word onder die tema: “Versnel die ekonomiese emansipasie van die jeug vir ‘n volhoubare toekoms.”

Ons nasionale kalender is gevul met verskeie herdenkingsdae. Ons het dae om die moeders, die vaders, die jeug en die senior burgers in ons samelewing te vier. Ons het dae om te fokus op die beskerming van die regte van kinders en om te werk aan die uitwissing van geslagsgebaseerde geweld.  Soms blyk dit dat dit dikwels weinig meer as simboliese of politieke waarde het en dat hierdie dae toenemend geleenthede vir winsbejag word.

Laat ons op Jeugdag 2023, gedurende hierdie jeugmaand en vir die duur van ons lewens, nie net praat en lippediens lewer aan die belangrikheid van die jongmense in ons samelewing en gemeentes nie, maar laat ons ‘n gesindheid en ingesteldheid hê wat regtig omgee en poog om al ons jongmense te koester en te mentor. Kom ons lei hulle met oortuiging en bid vir hulle, sodat hulle hul Godgegewe potensiaal sal vervul en produktiewe individue sal wees wat met morele krag, integriteit, veerkragtigheid en ‘n onbeskaamde getuienis leef as Heilige Gees vervulde gelowiges en volgelinge van Jesus Christus.

“Dan sal ons seuns in hulle jeug opgroei soos goed versorgde plante. (Suksesvol en produktief) Ons dogters soos hoekpilare wees, uitgebeitel soos vir ‘n paleis.” (Sterk en voorsieners van struktuur) – Psalm 144:12 (NLV; Die kommentaar wat tussen hakies bygevoeg is, is my eie.)

Ek het die AGS van SA se Nasionale Jeugdepartement versoek om ‘n laaste boodskap te deel oor die komende Jeugkonferensie wat van 23-25 Junie 2023 plaasvind:

2. AGS VAN SA NASIONALE KONFERENSIE

Verwag asseblief binnekort meer inligting oor die komende Nasionale Konferensie. Hou die volgende datums oop:

Datums: 7-9 September 2023

Plek: Lighthouse Christian Centre (Kaapstad)

Tema: “Ablaze”

GRATIS Toegang – Geen registrasie word vereis nie.

Vriendelike Groete!

Henri Weideman