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Secunda Reformed Church morning service 3 January 2021

Welcome to the Sunday morning service of the Secunda Reformed Church

“How God Provides” by Anton Knoetze

Secunda Reformed Church morning service 3 JAnuary 2021

Hebrews 13 – King James Version

13 Let brotherly love continue.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

Also read: Secunda Reformed Church Christmas service 25 December 2020

12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

Kruik se Oggenddiens 3 Januarie 2021

Welkom by Kruik se oggenddiens 3 Januarie 2021

Vanoggend se tema is “Wat is die beste uitkyk vir 2021?”

Kruik se oggenddiens 3 Januarie 2021

Terwyl ons 2021 nou betree in ‘n onsekere wêreld is ‘n baie belangrike vraag om jouself te vra is: “Wat is die beste uitkyk vir 2021?”. Mag jy beleef hoe die beste uitkyk jou jaar kom rig op die beste pad moontlik.

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Kyk ook: Kruik Oujaarsdiens 31 Desember 2020

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Happy New Year to our Bulletin readers

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Happy New Year wishes from The Bulletin!

2020 ended with a spectacularly beautiful full moon. From where we live, I could see the lights of Emzinoni and Bethal to the south and Morgenzon to the North East.

I stood outside watching the moon (towards Emzinoni/Bethal) and I saw fireworks in the sky.

This was strange as no fireworks were permitted by the municipality this year. It was also after nine, so curfew was already in place.

Also read: Fireworks: Human fascination – Animal nightmare!

It symbolised 2020 for me. While God was still in control and showing his wonderful world to us there would still be those that would defy every effort to curb the spread of the pandemic.

2020 was a particularly difficult year for us. The economic impact that COVID-19 brought about, devastated thousands of businesses and employees. The country’s economy took an even deeper nosedive and South Africa is now in deep, deep trouble.

We have lost friends to this wretched disease that now plagues the world. In December alone, I was personally affected with the news of three people that succumbed to COVID-19.

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Happy New Year from The Bulletin!

This brings me to the fireworks that I saw last night. I must say that I do not like wearing a mask. I do not like to sometimes struggle to breathe, especially after a little bit of exercise (climbing stairs as an example).

But those that of us that are concerned about the pandemic oblige and keep to the regulations. Then there are those that would rather set of the fireworks.

Kyk ook: Kruik Oujaarsdiens 31 Desember 2020

This is how 2020 have been to me. Choices about what mask to wear, not if I am going to wear one. Choices about going to large gatherings or not. There are many instances where wearing a mask made reporting very difficult, but we still chose to stay within the limits as far as possible. We even removed our masks at times as the masks would obscure the voices of people, much to the annoyance of some of our readers.

Let us then take lessons from the year 2020 and build on it as we enter 2021 within a new lockdown.

Let us all try and make South Africa safe again.

I awoke this morning with a strange feeling about the new year.

Gone is the excitement that normally accompanies the first day of the year. Gone is the expectations of a “Prosperous New Year”. Gone are all those “New Year’s Resolutions”.

2021 promises to be a year of challenges, of difficulties and I am sure, more hardships.

But it also promises to be a year of miracles, kindness and compassion. A time to care about our fellow man and a time to make a difference in the communities around you.

It is also an ideal opportunity to reaffirm your relationship with God.

In the movie Evan Almighty, Morgan Freeman plays the character of God. When Evan’s wife decided that she cannot cope with his strange behaviour and change, she left him. Morgan spoke to her in a diner and said the following lines:

Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?”

God gives us opportunities

This is my wish for every one of you for 2021. Let us use our opportunities to be patient. Let us use our opportunities to be courageous! Let us make God our anchor again and let us love our families again!

Thank you for your support during 2020!

With your support The Bulletin continued to grow during the past year and with your support we will continue to do so in 2021.

Happy NEW YEAR!

Kruik Oujaarsdiens 31 Desember 2020

Welkom by Kruik se Oujaarsdiens 2020

Die tema vir vannaand se oujaarsdiens is “Tyd van Refleksie”

Kruik se Oujaarsdiens 31 Desember 2020

“Tyd van Refleksie”

Daar is ‘n tyd vir alles. Einde van hierdie jaar is ‘n ideale tyd van refleksie op die jaar wat agter ons is en die jaar wat voorlê.

Kyk ook na: Kruik Kersfees Diens 2020

Mag jy deur ‘n tyd van refleksie die regte ingesteldheid hê vir 2021.

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Ons sal graag met jou gesels.

Geniet die diens saam met ons!

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Law Enforcement Officers arrested for corruption

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THREE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS  NABBED FOR CORRUPTION

MPUMALANGA –The three suspects Gubhela Victor Mkize (59)Johannes Vivian Tlou (53) and Xolani Arnold Nkosi ( 38 ) was arrested during a sting operation conducted by members of the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Middelburg together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation(RTMC) at Emalahleni Municipality on Monday 28 December 2020 for Corruption.

law enforcement officers arrested
Gubhela Victor Mkize(59)

It is alleged that complaints were received from motorists about law enforcement officers of Emalahleni Municipality who were demanding gratification for not giving traffic offenders fines after traffic violations. It is further alleged that every time when the suspects are on duty, they do the same thing.  An intelligent driven investigation was initiated in 2019, targeting the same perpetrators. In January 2020, an undercover operation was conducted by the team and the same suspects received gratification for not issuing traffic fines for traffic violations during the operation.

law enforcement officers arrested
Johannes Vivian Tlou (53)

After finalisation of the investigations, the suspects were arrested for the transactions on the early hours on Monday while reporting on duty.

Also read: Illegal miners arrested, laboratory dismantled, goods confiscated

law enforcement officers arrested
Xolani Arnold Nkosi(38)

The trio has since appeared in the Emalahleni Magistrate court and they were released on R2000 bail each.  Their case was postponed to 10 March 2021 for further investigation.

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Arresting the suspects

Read more on the Hawks HERE

Secunda Reformed Church Christmas service 25 December 2020

Welcome to the Christmas service of Secunda Reformed Church.

“The Birth of Christ” by Anton Knoetze

Secunda Reformed Church Christmas Service 25 December 2020

Luke 2:8-16 – King James Version

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Also read: Secunda Reformed Church Morning Service 20 December 2020

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Kruik Kersfees Diens 2020

Welkom by Kruik se Kersfees diens 25 Desember 2020

Kruik se Kersfees diens

Kersfees 2020

Wat is jou verwagtinge van Kersfees? Wat dink jy is God se verwagtinge van Kersfees of in ander woorde, die koms van Jesus.

Kyk ook: Kruik se Oggenddiens 20 Desember 2020

Preeknotas + Besprekingsvrae: http://bible.com/events/48072369

Dis kersfees!

Jesaja 9:5 Want ‘n Kind is vir ons gebore, ‘n Seun is aan ons gegee; en die heerskappy is op sy skouer, en Hy word genoem: Wonderbaar, Raadsman, Sterke God, Ewige Vader, Vredevors.

Kol 1:27 Christus in julle, die hoop op die heerlikheid. Hoop vir hierdie wêreld!

Kersfees bring die realiteit dat daar iets groter is wat in ons lewens werk as net dit wat ons sintuie sê.

Ons het in die afgelope paar weke in ons Advent reeks gekyk na vier verhoudinge waar die koms van Jesus ‘n groot effek op hulle lewens gehad het. Maria, Herders, Johannes en Paulus.

Maar wat sê Jesus self oor sy koms en wat daardie dag in Bethlehem gebeur het?

Johannes pen ‘n gebed van Jesus tot die Vader neer en gee vir ons perspektief oor hoekom Jesus gekom het.

Johannes is ook die eerste evangelie skrywer wat nie by Bethlehem begin wanneer hy oor die koms van Jesus skryf nie, hy begin by die begin voordat enige iets gemaak is… Hy beskryf Jesus van die begin af by God en self God – Griekse Woord (Pros) – Aangesig tot aangesig, gedraai na mekaar. Hy beskryf Jesus aangesig tot aangesig tot die Vader en Heilige Gees. Mees intieme plek wat jy met God kan wees, een met Hom.

Jesus sê; Niemand het die Vader gesien behalwe die Seun nie.

Johannes ook die skrywer in die Nuwe Testament wat die meeste oor die Vader en die Heilige Gees skryf en ook Jesus se verhouding met hulle. En dan beskryf hy Jesus se gebed so; Johannes 17:1-6 Nadat Jesus dit gesê het, het Hy na die hemel toe opgekyk en gesê: “Vader, die tyd het gekom. Verheerlik u Seun, sodat die Seun U kan verheerlik. U het Hom immers die volmag oor die hele mensdom gegee om aan almal wat U Hom gegee het, die ewige lewe te gee. En dit is die ewige lewe: dat hulle U ken, die enigste ware God, en Jesus Christus, wat deur U gestuur is. Ek het U op die aarde verheerlik deur die werk te volbring wat U My gegee het om te doen. Verheerlik U My nou ook by U, Vader, met die heerlikheid wat Ek by U gehad het voordat die wêreld bestaan het. “Ek het u Naam bekend gemaak aan die mense wat U My uit die wêreld gegee het. Hulle het aan U behoort, en U het hulle aan My gegee, en hulle het u woord ter harte geneem.Hierdie woorde is die hart van die evangelie. Ek het U bekend gemaak Vader en sal U bekend maak. Jesus vat verantwoordelikheid vir hierdie verhouding.

Volgens Jesus se gebed – wat het Hy kom doen? Hy het gekom om die Vader te verheerlik! Hy het gekom om die afstand te kanselleer, vir ons ewige lewe te gee. Hy het gekom sodat ons die Vader kan ken. Hy het gekom om die naam van die Vader bekend te maak.Hy het gekom om vir die mensdom te sê, julle behoort. (Gelykenis van die verlore skaap)

Johannes 17:11 Ek bly nie langer in die wêreld nie, maar hulle bly nog in die wêreld. Ek kom na U toe. “Heilige Vader, bewaar hulle in u Naam, die Naam wat U My gegee het, sodat hulle net soos Ons een kan wees.

Johannes 17:21 Ek bid dat hulle almal een mag wees, net soos U, Vader, in My is en Ek in U, dat hulle ook in Ons mag wees, sodat die wêreld kan glo dat U My gestuur het.

Johannes 17:22-23 Die heerlikheid wat U My gegee het, het Ek ook aan hulle gegee, sodat hulle een kan wees net soos Ons een is: Ek in hulle en U in My, sodat hulle volkome een kan wees, sodat die wêreld kan weet dat U My gestuur het en hulle liefhet net soos U My liefhet.

Johannes 17:24 “Vader, Ek wil graag hê dat waar Ek is, hulle wat U My gegee het, ook by My moet wees, sodat hulle my heerlikheid kan sien, die heerlikheid wat U My gegee het omdat U My al voor die skepping van die wêreld liefgehad het.

Johannes 17:26 Ek het u Naam aan hulle bekend gemaak, en Ek sal dit verder bekend maak, sodat die liefde wat U aan My bewys het, in hulle kan wees en Ek ook in hulle.”Ek het gekom sodat julle kan wees waar ek is, nie net fisies nie, maar geestelik.

Ek het gekom om die Vader aan julle bekend te maak en dat julle Hom mag ken soos Hy julle ken. Soos Ek Hom ken!

Ek wil Hom groot maak in jou, sodat niks groter in jou lewe sal wees as Ons nie. (Hy wat in jou is, is groter as hy wat in die wêreld is) Ek wil hê jy moet sien wat ek sien, beleef wat ek beleef. Ware lewe…

Ek wil hê jy moet lewe vanuit hierdie verhouding – dat alles in jou lewe sal begin vanuit hierdie verhouding.

Johannes 10:10 Ek het gekom, dat julle lewe en oorvloed kan hê.Ek gaan weg maar ek stuur die Heilige Gees om julle te lei en te help en oortuiging te bring van hierdie wêreld!

Johannes 14:20 In dié dag sal julle weet dat Ek in my Vader is, en julle in My, en Ek in julle.

Die geboorte van Jesus in Bethlehem, is ook die terugkom van God na die mens toe.

Die versoening, die herenig tussen God en mens – en Jesus nooi ons uit om te gaan daar waar Hy is. Aangesig tot aangesig met die Vader.

Kersfees en die koms van Jesus bly ‘n uitnodiging!

Kom! Volg My, na die Vader!

Gebed – Mag die liefde van ons Vader, die genade van ons Here Jesus Christus en die teenwoordigheid van die Heilige Gees met julle wees.

Maak ‘n finansiële bydrae op 2 verskillende maniere:

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Illegal miners arrested, laboratory dismantled, goods confiscated

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ILLEGAL GOLD BEARING PROCESSING LABORATORY DISMANTLED

MPUMALANGA: Intelligence driven disruptive operation was conducted by members of the Hawks Serious organized crime investigation Nelspruit and Middelburg assisted by National Intervention Unit, Bomb disposal, Tactical Response Team, Local Criminal Record Center, SAPS Barberton and SSG Security Services on Wednesday 23 December 2020 at Brown farm in Barberton.

Intelligence Investigation led to the discovery of the illegal laboratory which is operating in the farm whereby the group of illegal miners are employed to illegally process the gold.

On arrival at the identified address the team heard the sound of hammers from the nearby bushes and the team disrupted the group and ten suspects, five illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe and five local guys from Mpumalanga were arrested. Amongst the suspects two are minors aged 15 and 16 and others are between the ages of 18 to 37.

During the interview the suspects confirmed that they are employed by different bosses, one boss responsible for foreigners and the other one for the local guys. The foreigners explained that their boss is originated from Zimbabwe but residing in Johannesburg and he is only coming occasionally to check them.

The other local group confirmed that they are employed by the local boss. The team followed the suspect’s alibi which led to the arrest of mastermind who was at the nearby house in the same premises next to the laboratory.

The team entered the house where the suspect was found on crutches and on questioning about his condition he explained to the team that he was injured in the mine while doing illegal mining.

The team introduced themselves and the purpose of the operation and requested to search the house. Upon the search crushed gold bearing materials were found and confiscated and the suspect was arrested for possession of the gold bearing materials.

Also read: Tollbooth attendant arrested for fraud.

The suspect was also charged for contravening section 43 of basic conditions of employment act of 2017. The suspect’s motor vehicle, a double cab silver ford ranger which is suspected to be used in the commission of crime was also confiscated for further investigation.

During the search in another house, an unlicensed .22 hunting rifle, telescope and live ammunition were found and confiscated. A 20-year-old male was arrested for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

The following exhibits were also found and confiscated, pendukas, hammers, Generators, cellphones, Gold-bearing material, chemicals and gas cylinders containing mercury.

Read more on the Hawks HERE

The suspects are detained and they will appear before the Barberton Magistrate Court on Monday 28 December 2020.

Standard Bank donated food vouchers for the benefit of informal traders

Standard Bank assists community with food vouchers

Many South Africans live on social grants, with no additional sources of income. The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it the unprecedented economic lockdown, which severely limited economic activity and face-to-face human interaction.

In the face of a world pandemic which put into sharp focus challenges around food security and job losses, Standard Bank in Mpumalanga Province made available food vouchers, redeemable at local shops. This came as a relief to those who were not able to put food on the table.

“We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on communities in the province of Mpumalanga. A lot of households were affected by the lockdown. With this in mind, working with NGOs, local supermarkets and spaza shops, we made available 100 virtual food vouchers.” explains Theunis Duvenhage at Standard Bank.

Food insecurity was rife during the extended lockdown. Hunger and desperation have pushed many to the edge, with almost daily reports of supermarkets, spaza shops and trucks being looted. In order to build resilient communities, the relief of hunger is at the heart of our corporate social investment (CSI) programmes.

Also read: Tollbooth attendant arrested for fraud.

Standard Bank donated food vouchers to the value of R100 000, for the benefit of informal traders affected by the lockdown, based in the informal settlement of Marikana, in Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. For transparency, the authorities ensured that each voucher was numbered and that the recipients provided accurate contact information.

Standard bank donates
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“This was a very tough and unusual year for many households, yet we truly hope that these food vouchers provided some welcome relief, and that no one went to bed on an empty stomach,” concludes Theunis Duvenhage at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank is committed to sustainable socio-economic development of local communities and productive citizenship, that contributes to the economic growth in Mpumalanga Province.

Standard Bank – It Can Be.

Visit Standard Bank HERE

Tollbooth attendant arrested for fraud.

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A TOLLBOOTH ATTENDANT ARRESTED FOR FRAUD

MPUMALANGA – A 30-year-old suspect, Thembi Pretty Gwebu(30), employed by TRAC as a toll booth collector at Machado Toll Plaza Mpumalanga, was arrested by members of the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Middelburg on Monday 21 December 2020 for Fraud.

TOLLBOOTH ATTENDANT ARRESTED FOR FRAUD
Thembi Pretty Gwebu(30)

It is alleged that the suspect colluded with someone who provided her with a credit card which she swiped whenever the motorist was making a cash payment for toll fees at the toll gate and pocketed the cash for herself. She did not honour the monthly payment for the credit card and the allocated credit got depleted.

The bank sent notices to the company for non-payment of the credit card which was used at the toll gate. An internal investigation was initiated and it was established that the credit card was used by the suspect and prejudiced the company more than hundreds of thousands of rands.

Also read: Suspect arrested near KwaMhlanga in connection with three murders

The matter was referred to the Hawks for further investigation. During the investigation, it was established that the co-accused in this matter is an employee of a government institution. His arrest is imminent.

Thembi Pretty Gwebu(30) appeared before the Belfast Magistrate Court on Tuesday 22 December 2020. The accused was released on R1000 bail and the case is postponed to 21 January 2021 for further investigation.

Read more on the Hawks HERE