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The Secret of Contentment

By Gary Rohm

SYNOD 2010

St James Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town

Confirmation and the Local Church

By Scott Tubman

Why we Baptise Infants and Adults

By Andre Visagie

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Church of England services have been conducted in South Africa since the late eighteenth century. However, when in 1833 an Anglo-Catholic Bishop was appointed to lead the Church, there were those who preferred to follow the Reformation principles and teachings of the Church of England.

Thus, when in 1870 Bishop Gray formed the Church of the Province of SA, these evangelical churchmen remained outside the new body.

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Cesa News

  • MCC Fear Factor Holiday Club Posted: 06/08/10 Facing your biggest fears? Sound like your worst nightmare? Well, for the kids at Muizenberg Community Church, it was all part of the fun during the Fear Factor Holiday Club held December 15-18, 2009. Aside from facing their fears of all things gross and scary, the 25 to 30 kids who attended learned they do not have to fear God's wrath, death, suffering or the devil if they trust in Jesus. Read more
  • confirmation Confirmation Service at Holy Trinity Scottburgh Posted: 15/07/10 Sunday, 13 June 2010 Holy Trinity Church Scottburgh held a confirmation service. It was a great day as Emily Wortmann confessed her belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. Bishop Raj Moodley performed the ceremony, which was attended by many regulars, visitors and family.... Read more
  • Polygamy Polygamy in South Africa Posted: 06/08/10 The issue of polygamy has dominated the press recently in South Africa, not least of all because of President Zuma's polygamous practices, as profiled on the world stage. This has raised much debate ranging from the dignity and rights of women, to secular versus Christian state laws, and the issue of polygamy and the history of Christianity. Read more
  • Altar Call AlternativesAltar Call Alternatives Posted: 03/08/10It is very difficult to find musicians to serve in our churches. And once we find them, it is often even more difficult to get them into the ministry team. Are there any alternatives? Read more
  • Training Days Sound Ministry Training Day Posted: 06/08/10 On 1 May2010 fifty people from churches across the Western Cape gathered at St James Church Kenilworth for a 3-hour seminar on sound and audio ministry. Read more
  • CrossWord Kids Camp 2010 CrossWord Kids Camp 2010 Posted: 01/07/10 A Leader's diary entry...read about the latest CrossWord Kids Camp through the eyes of one of the leaders. Read more
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