Thursday, October 31, 2024

Alfred en Leonie Smith from India. Kerksondermure Biduur - 16 November 7:00

A&L October News: Into (South) Africa

Welcome to join us at the Kerksondermure Biduur

16 November 7:00 to listen to Alfred en Leonie Smith from India.

Daar sal spesiale Koffie vir besoekers wees.

Lees gerus hulle laaste nuusbrief hier

A Quick Summary for Our Busy Friends

This month we have been in South Africa visiting people, so there

is not as much news as usual.

1. We Want to see You!
We will be in Pretoria until end November and Cape Town in January and February.

Please contact us - we'd love to visit with you.

2. Second Anniversary of the Upper Room House of Prayer
We are so excited that prayers continue to go up from the House of Prayer.

3. What We are Doing in South Africa
We have already visited with over 300 people in South Africa. Find out more.

4. The Challenge
What we are telling folks in South Africa

5. Some Photos
Enjoy!

6. Praise Reports and 7. Prayer Requests
Thank you for your prayers - they mean so much to us.

1. We Want to See you!

Thank you to everyone that has responded to our invitation to meet us -
we have been blessed with some sweet times with special people.
We would like to meet you too. We have transport and can move quite freely.

Our dates are as follows:

now to end November - Gauteng
9 December - road trip from Maseru to Cape Town along the N1.
mid-January to mid-February - Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the rest of
Western Cape
mid February (precise dates to be set later) :
Alfred is on the N2 from Cape Town to Grahamstown.
Current stops are Hartenbos, Knysna, Jeffrey's Bay and Grahamstown and
maybe even Port Alfred, but we would love to add more visits.

Contact Alfred to make an appointment:
WhatsApp +91 82650 37842
Mobile 082 053 6546

2. Second Anniversary of the Upper Room House of Prayer

After nine years in the Himalayas we know very well that for Tibetans to come to
Jesus, we have a spiritual battle for their hearts and minds.

Two years ago Teremi accepted the challenge to establish a House of Prayer in
Mcleod Ganj, right in heart of Tibetan Buddhism. God called us to worship, pray and
devote ourselves to Him.

Our prayer room with its blue carpet has become a haven of prayer for many.
We never expected that so many people would join us. This House of Prayer has
built partnerships with other groups throughout the world praying that many
Tibetans would come to the love, joy and peace of Jesus.

Thank you to all our friends who have joined in prayer with us. We look forward to
many more hours of prayer and worship as we wait for Jesus to miraculously bring
many souls to him.

3. What We are Doing in South Africa

Our time in South Africa has four objectives. These are (in no particular order)

to arrange our visas to India for the next 5 years;
to meet our family - it's been three years since Leonie last saw our
grandchildren;
to visit with friends and encourage them in their walk with Jesus; and
to call the Christians of South Africa to reach out to those in need of
Jesus both at home as well as around the world.

When we arrived in South Africa on the 27th of September, we first spent a few
days with Joy and Jonathan, our children who currently live in Pretoria.
This was a wonderful time of reconnecting and strengthening our bonds with our
grandchildren Kari (turning 13), Joakim (turning 11) and Laila (3).

They will be moving to Cape Town soon, so we also started disposing of our things
that they had kept in their shed since we left South Africa more than 9 years ago.
We will be finishing that job in the coming month.

We then spent some time with Ineke, a long-time friend going back 17 years.
When she bought her house she renovated it with the specific intention of hosting
friends from around the world. For example, when she put in the guest room shower,
she had Alfred in mind. We even had time for boardgames with Joy's Cousin Ken.

At Ineke, her dogs Sashimi and Krabbels weren't quite sure what to make of these
strange invaders, but pretty soon they took to us. Sashimi even found her place on
the couch next to Alfred, sleeping away while he was busy at the computer. That
was so precious to him.

We then visited Faan in Kempton Park. They have a lovely granny flat that we
regularly spend time in. Their place was our base for our visits around the
East Rand. As usual, Faan and Liezl's hospitality was legendary. Below is a picture
of their daughter Marli with the trifle that they made for us.

We then returned to Pretoria where our friend Grantley invited us to stay in one of
the cottages that he and his wife Madelyn have set aside for visitors. It is in
Boschkop a few kilometres East of Pretoria. The picture at the top of the page was
taken at his house and reflects the beauty of the place.

And while we were visiting these precious folks, we were holding meetings.
Up to 29 November we had 28 meetings with around 330 people.

So what do we tell people?

We're so glad you asked. Read on below.

4. The Challenge

Having spent time living among the Tibetans, we have had news experiences that highlighted for us that there are people n exile far from their homeland.

Our message to South Africans is simple. People around us have needs.
These people are loved by Jesus. When they suffer, he feels their pain.
He is looking to us to love those in trouble or in pain.

Yes, the country is going through trying times. There is a lot of uncertainty and fear
fed by crime, the economic situation and politics. This does not change the fact that
Jesus is in control, and that as we serve him, he will take care of all our needs.
We therefore have to care for others.

This starts with the people in our families - our parents, our children and our greater
family like uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. This then needs to be
extended to our neighbours and the people at work. We need to show love to the
folks at the shopping till and the policeman that turns off the road.

We need to be active in the church and giving financially to God's work, whether it
be with the local congregation, the poor or missionaries.

We need to pray for God's will in all these people's lives.

When we do this, we are submitting to Jesus. His life will give us joy as we submit
to him. He will provide all our needs in his way and his time.

So we are asking people to truly make God their king, and see what amazing results
follow.

5. Some Photos

At a home church that we visited, Leonie led a Bible study with flannelgraph.
The folks were enthusiastic about it and we had a lively discussion.

As visitors from another land, we were invited to speak to the students of the
Hatfield Christian School. This was special for us because we got married in this
same chapel 39 years ago.

The children responded to our stories with gusto. May they too be inspired to reach
out to others!

I (Alfred) was struck by this turn-off from January Masilela Drive, a busy road in
Pretoria. As you can see, it does not go very far. The pedestrian crossing that has
been placed here is surreal. Equally surreal is the on-ramp just a few metres further
coming from nowhere.

6. Praise Reports

It is one year after Leonie's fall while she was in Udaipur. Her back continues
to make progress. We look forward to the day that she will be completely
healed.
We are overjoyed that God has been with the House of Prayer for two years
now and look forward to many answers to prayer.
We have been blessed by all the people that we have met. May the Lord bring
them closer to him and then send them out to serve others.
Last month we asked you to pray for Timothy, one of Alfred's Tibetan friends.
His bank account was frozen without any good reason. Alfred counseled him
to stay patient and to continue to seek redress from the bank.
Timothy contacted Alfred last week with the news that his account had been
unfrozen. He was over the moon, and thanked Alfred for his advice and
prayers. He sees the resolution of his problem as an answer to prayer.
Thank you for your prayers in this matter.
May Timothy come ever closer to Jesus!

7. Prayer Requests

Please pray for Leonie's complete healing.
Please keep praying for our meetings in the coming months.
Please continue to pray for the next Kongki Ka translation that all will
happen in the Lord's time and in the Lord's way.
We still need financial provision for our living expenses. We have received
some amazing provision in the last two months that have made a real
difference. Please keep praying for us. This is particularly important as we
have no way to cover the expenses of our visits in South Africa.
We are living in obedience to Jesus and he has his plan to make this work.

How you can support us

We need your prayer support: without prayer and fasting the walls that are

surrounding Tibetan Buddhists will never be broken down. Our newsletters aim to

help you focus your prayers strategically.

You can also support us financially. South Africans can pay directly into our

bank account:

Account name AE Smith
Nedbank
Cheque Account 1556031424
Branch code 155605

We also have an international facility. Simply click the link below, choose an amount

to donate, and then provide payment details. Click below:

Support Alfred & Leonie

We appreciate you

Thank you to each one that is praying for us, supporting us financially and being

there for us. We deeply appreciate it that you can be a part of our lives.

May you be blessed far beyond what you can imagine.

Do you have news? We'd be glad to hear from you. Do you have a need?

Let us pray for you. You can write to us at writetoalfred@gmail.com.

Be greatly blessed

Alfred & Leonie

Lausanne 2024 Videos from Plenary sessions

Lausanne has posted some 40 videos from plenary sessions which you can download, share, and watch with your group. Here are some of the big topics they covered:

Day 2: The Holy Spirit as the power for mission

Day 3: The whole Church united in mission

Day 4: Learning from and praying for the persecuted Church

Day 5: Mission in the workplace

Day 6: Christlike servanthood, intergenerational mentoring, and more

Day 7: Mission to the ends of the earth

Take a look. Evidently they plan to expand the “Accelerate” collection to include more resources in months to come. Not sure where to start? Consider these videos a Pioneers colleagues said were his favorites:

Michael Oh on declaring and displaying Christ together
A female Brazilian leader’s prophetic call that holiness and repentance precedes revival
Patrick Fung on courage in the midst of persecution
Two Iranians discussing how persecution is not the end of the story
A panel with a Ukrainian, a Palestinian, and Congolese discusses reconciliation in times of conflict.

Rather read? Our friend Justin Long has compiled a roundup of links to reflections on Lausanne.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

New from Didasko - Setting the Captives Free course (on deliverance ministry)

Dear Didasko Missions Academy student

We have launched the Setting the Captives Free course (on deliverance ministry)

God has given His servants a powerful tool to set people free. The New Testament contains many examples of deliverance. But is it scriptural for us to use it today? Is this kind of ministry still available and relevant? Are missionaries using it as part of their strategy, and what are the results?

All these and many more questions are answered in this course.

This course will help you to understand and apply the Biblical mandate for deliverance. The course is taught by missionaries with experience in deliverance ministry.

Click here to read more about this course: edu.dasko.org/courses/course-v1:Didasko+K030-SettingCaptivesFree+2024_08/about

Jesus's example

We learn from Luke 9:1 that Jesus called His disciples together and gave them power and authority over demons, and power to cure diseases. Then later, as Jesus gave His 'farewell speech,' he said “... And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons ...” (Mark 16:17). Jesus gave a clear command to all who believe. Find out how to in this course.

An overview of the course

This course consists of 4 modules. The first module is the foundation for the rest of the course and covers aspects such as cessationism, the flaw of the excluded middle, Satan’s tactics, names of the devil, perceptions of the spiritual world, Mana, animism, idolatry, magic, taboos, the evil eye, and lastly our authority and defense.

The second module is practical and are taught by missionaries who are currently ministering in Africa. The devil’s schemes are the same everywhere. This module covers subjects like how demons enter people, what keeps people from being set free, generational curses and the rights of demons.

The third module explains the conditions and obstacles for receiving deliverance, characteristics and preparation of the counsellors (the people doing the deliverance), and the process of deliverance, including deliverance of children, self-deliverance and mass deliverance.

The last module examines the impact that deliverance ministry can have on evangelism and discipleship - and the spread of the Gospel!

Satan’s goal has always been to deceive people, keeping them bound in fear and blind to the gospel. But Jesus showed us, and commanded us, to set the captives free!

Click here to enroll in the course: edu.dasko.org/courses/course-v1:Didasko+K030-SettingCaptivesFree+2024_08/about

Nuus van Ds Gawie Joubert, XANAGAS.

Voel jy ook frustrasie en 'n gevoel van hulpeloosheid - wat soms wil oor sit in kwaad word?

Is dit sonde?

Wat is sonde ?

Om die DOEL te mis.

Die oomblik wanneer ONS die bogenoemde goed voel - Weet - ek mis die doel - Nou.

Kom terug - Fokus - Sien Jesus - Ek het dit Sondag oggend ervaar - was op 'n plek - onder n boom - omtrent 40 Boesmans - baie kinders - tolk kon nie tolk nie - ek het plat op sand gaan sit en Wysheid gevra - gefrustreerd en magteloos - toe onthou ek van die sakkie appels - sny elk in 4 en elkeen proe God se Liefde. Het toe verduidelik dat as hulle eet - dat ons dink aan Jesus en wat Hy vir ons gedoen het op Golgotha. Die nag het ek 'n soort van donker beleef - o.a. magteloos omdat ons Broers mekaar dood skiet in Gaza ens.

Toe breek die LIG van Jesaja 59 en 60 deur.

Die oomblik wanneer jy NIe Liefde, Vrede Vreugde be Leef nie.

Raak Stil. Weet. Jy Is Lig. God Is. Kies Vreugde.

(Skuus - ek sukkel om te verWoord. Vra die Heilige Gees - Hy Is met jou en Openbaar Jesus In Jou.)

Ho'oponopono (Help Talk) (Beteken: Maak Reg REG.) Google dit wanneer jy tyd het. Dis nogal Baie Goed.

Vier goed op die Dankie Lysie:

*1. 'n Onderwyseres vra hulp om 'n "Resource Centre " - waar kinders met leer en lees probleme gehelp word, in te rig . Ons gaan een van die ou koshuis lokale in rig. Kort verf - matte, kussings - hulp middels - BAIE Flits kaarte en lamineer werk - enige Water wat kan verander in wat nodig is.

Die nood is groter as wat ek gedink het. Die sentrum sal beskikbaar wees vir hele skool om te gebruik.

Toe ons hier gekom het - 90 ' s - was die Std 7 slaagsyfer 100 % - nou is dit jare al 17 %

Vader Weet wat ons nodig het - Hy Voorsien. Merk dit: Leer en Lees 🙂

Ilana - onderwyseres in RSA help met raad en inligting.

*2. Groente tuin - By Boesmans in Charles Hill. Sit ons eers op ys.

*3. Johan - sendeling in Winburg se seun Joshua, het 'n tablet - GEKRY !! Dankie Vader. Hul woning wat God aan hulle geskenk het - het onderhoud nodig. Gesels asb met Johan by 0834606914 as jy met Vrede en Vreugde water wil stuur.

*4. Liz wat die 6 de berg in Nepal wil / moet gaan klim - moet 1 ste week in Nov vlieg - om VOOR winter te kan klim. Sy kort nog R12,000. Die vakansie in Mosambiek ten waarde van R20,000 is beskikbaar as jy die 12,000 betaal. Gesels asb met Liz by 0609931051

SHALOM !! SHALOM !! Haal Asem - En Weet - Hy Is Met Jou.

Xanagas@gmail.com Gabriel.

WA +27721580587

Cell +26773696737

Jesus: "Choose JOY - and Together We Walk in the Kingdom of God."

Nuus van Johan en Enna Dames van Mosambiek.

Goeie more liefste vriende en familie in Jesus Christus ♥️🛐...

Redelike tydjie trug wat ek van ons laat hoor het, maar hulle sê mos:

"geen nuus, goeie nuus"..

Soos my ou Pappie altyd gesê het..."Gelukkig weet die Vader waar julle bly, hy kan maar net bid"🙇🏼‍♀️

Dit is alweer baie warm hier. Die weer het so vinnig verander, voor ons nog ñ lekker koel windjie kon geniet, brand die son alweer jou kierangs uit!! Ons bid vir reën ook, en weet dat Vader op Sy tyd ons sal genadig wees. Die water raak minder, en ons moet meer spaarsamig werk, maar die dors bly nie weg nie💁🏼‍♀️

Met ons gesondheid is ons oorgee aan God se genade en Jesus is ons Geneesheer en ons Verlosser!! Elke dag begin ons met die aantrek van "Sy Wapenrusting"

en ons bid die "Vrug van die Gees" oor ons lewens. Daarom kan ons nie anders as om te sê 'dit gaan goed'... God se genade is genoeg!!

Met die geestelike werk gaan dit ook goed. Ons is mos maar net hier as instrumente in Vader se Hand! Hy lei en ons beweeg. Die dorpie het nog nie heeltemal toestemming gegee sodat Johan met die "Hart of men" daar kan ingaan nie, maar ons vertrou dit sal spoedig gebeur.🛐

Verlede Sondag kry ons ñ nuwe besoeker, Roque DeAlmeira...(klink of van Portugese afstam)...maar baie bekend met die Koran en vra groot vrae oor hoekom Jesus vir ons gekom het, en word nie in die Koran genoem nie..🤷🏼‍♀️

Hy kom elke Sondag en is baie baie geintreseerd en ons bid en vra vir ñ oorgawe!! "Asb Jesus, help Roque om te verstaan dat Jesus vir ons almal gesterf het en dat Hy wél opgestaan het"!!

Gister was hier weer ñ nuweling. Jalia Jalia. Hy bring ñ ou Bybel van hom saam en sê dat iemand anders in Jesus se plek gesterf het👀, hy wil weet waar staan dit in die Woord, dat dit Jesus was wat gesterf het en waar staan dat hy opgestaan het...

Daar was groot geselse gister, en was ons nie gestuur deur die Vader nie, sou ons nie antwoorde kon gee en wys nie. Jalia gaan weer kom, want hy het nou ñ nuwe Bybel waar hy gewys is waar Jesus die Seun van God is en dat Hy vir ons gesterf het en wél opgestaan net. Dis sulke dinge wat gebeur wat ons harte laat oorloop van vreugde en weet dat ons hier nodig is!!

Oudword of nie, jy kan!! Jy kan, met my Here spring ek oor ñ muur, met my God storm ons ñ bende!!

Fil.4:13..."ek is tot alles in staat deur Hom wat my krag gee"!!

Fil.3:7..."en die vrede van God wat alle verstand te bowe gaan, sal oor julle harte en gesagtes die wag hou in Jesus Christus".

Die laaste tyd het my verlang na ons kinders en families al meer en baie groot geraak😥nou bid ek die dae verby, sodat ons net ñ biki kan wegbreek en kuier. So, ons tyd raak nou kort. Soos ons beplaning is, sal ons seker die 2de week in Desember begin ry. 😳DV 5dae en nagte op die pad wees, maar ons weet dat Vader ons vooruitgaan en ons met elke nuwedag se breek, inwag!!

Gebedsversoeke:

Dat Vader, in Sy Almag, Homself sal openbaar aan hierdie mense en hulle harte en verstand sal aanraak, om Jesus te leer ken.

Vir ons gesondheid, asook ons voorbereiding vir ons vertrek.

Vir ons water kwessie, dat Vader ons gebede sal hoor en voorsien.

Ons kinders en

kleintjies, vir beskerming en ook hul gesondheid.

Vir Roque en Jalia, dat Jesus hulle sal aanraak en hulle n oorgawe maak.

Bid ook vir ds Willem Louw van Potch. Vir volkome geneesing!

Dankie-sê:

Vader se sorg, Sy getrouheid, Sy voorsiening, Sy liefde en beskerming.

Vir elkeen wat ons dienste bywoon, dat hulle ook Jesus se liefde soos ons sal ervaar.

God se genade wat altyd genoeg is.