Minister’s Note 5 July 2015
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus (Phil 2:5) When I’m on leave I like to drag my family on at least one “epic” hike (for us amateurs anyway). Since I often encounter a fair bit … Continued
Minister’s Note – 28 June 2015
In the evening tears may visit, but joy comes in the morning. You took off my sackcloth, and girded me with joy[1] I attended the FCD[2] graduation on Wednesday. Students had completed courses such as “Bake for Profit”, “Job Readiness” … Continued
Minister’s Note- 21 June 2015
“Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith at all?” (Mk 4:40, The Message) One fine evening by the Sea of Galilee Jesus said, “Let’s go over to the other side” (Mk. 4:35). That would not have seemed … Continued
Minister’s Note – 14 June 2015
Today’s Psalm (92) is designated “A song for the Sabbath Day”. On the day of rest God’s people “sing for joy at the works of [God’s] hands” (4b). Without missing a beat the singers delight in the destruction of evildoers … Continued
Minister’s Note – 07 June 2015
This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take… (1 Sam. 8:11) There was a time when Israel had no king. However, the people wanted one to lead them, to fight their battles … Continued
Minister’s Note – 31 May 2015
It is customary in the Methodist church for minister’s to visit one another’s pulpits on the Sunday after Synod. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to enjoy the diversity in our District. I’m going to be preaching in Gugulethu. The service … Continued
Minister’s Note – 24 May 2015
“…you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created and so you renew the face of the earth”[1] The above verse seems, at first, a stark … Continued
Minister’s Note – 17 May 2015
“Father, the time has come” (Jn 17:1) The Ascension of Christ, celebrated on Thursday, tells us that Jesus is at the right hand of the Father where, according to Romans 8:34, he intercedes for us. We might wonder: “What does … Continued
Minister’s Note – 10 May 2015
In my early 20’s I set off to Europe to compete in a series of White Water races. I arrived, somewhat naïvely, with one kayak, one paddle and a backpack. Other teams had a manager, coach, physio, bus, driver, trailer, … Continued
Minister’s Note – 03 May 2015
I am the true vine (John 15:1) Amongst the first bible verses I memorized were the metaphoric “I am” sayings that are unique to John’s Gospel. Jesus says: “I am the bread of Life” (6:35) after feeding the 5000, “I … Continued