by Fred May Dear friend, We look back on a year in which we’ve seen history being made in a truly remarkable yet unexpected way. The elections in America reminded us once again how the world has, in a very real sense, become a village. I watched children’s birthday parties – even here in South … Read more
deur Fred May Wanneer Christus oor Sy kerk van die eindtye praat, sê Hy die volgende: “Dan sal die koninkryk van die hemele wees soos tien maagde wat hulle lampe geneem en uitgegaan het om die bruidegom te ontmoet” (Mattheus 25:1 OV). Hy sê dat alhoewel ons almal in dieselfde stadium van halfgereedheid sal wees, … Read more
by Fred May Christ, when speaking on the state of His Church in the last days, said the following – “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” (Matthew 25:1 NIV) He said that while we’d all be in a … Read more
by Fred May For me, the past year has been quite an extraordinary journey on so many levels. When it started I had already committed myself to an extended ministry sabbatical. And while we all may enjoy the idea of savouring an extended break from daily responsibility and labour, I discovered that there may be … Read more
deur Fred May Vir my was die afgelope jaar op meer as een vlak ’n buitengewone reis. Met die aanbreek daarvan was ek reeds verbind tot ’n verlengde bedieningsabbat. En terwyl die idee van ’n lang ruskans van daaglikse verantwoordelikhede en werk genotvol mag klink, het ek ontdek dat daar ’n onverwagse, betekenisvolle onderskeid tussen … Read more
REFLECTING ON OUR TIMES by Fred May November 2015 was significant. It seems to signal an irreversible historical shift, globally. Scores of people, innocent civilians, died on the streets of Paris in a ‘war’ they never signed up for. They were simply minding their own business but in the ‘wrong’ place. The same thing happened … Read more
deur Fred May Hieronder volg ’n uittreksel uit die uitgebreide teks van die nuwe Encounter-module wat die bestaande Fondasie 3 (Nalatenskap) eersdaags vervang en aanvul. Die deurlopende tema van die nuwe kursus is dié van die liefde asook ’n bepaalde verhoudingsgerigtheid as goddelike prioriteite. Ons poog dan ook om die praktiese uitwerking van hierde fokuspunte op … Read more
by Fred May The following is an excerpt from the script for the upcoming Encounter module to replace/supplement the existing Foundation 3. The central theme is love and relationship as divine priorities as we consider their practical implications for spiritual growth. Love, and all the other fruit of the Spirit, ‘…joy, peace, patience, kindness, … Read more
by Fred May Dear friends I’ve not written to you in many months, which is regrettable, I know, but I’m sensing a positive urge to write, to speak to you, again. Since, in the last while, the storm has taken its toll on relationships generally, I’ve been made aware of the limitations and risks in … Read more
by Fred May Aligned hearts, strong relationship, support in ministry and challenging fellowship are vital for the sustained growth and well-being of a church family and we’re privileged to be part of a world-wide Spirit-filled movement that provides all of these vital elements in abundance. After patiently and prayerfully trusting God for guidance in … Read more