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SABSletter February 2000
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PO Box 11165, Rynfield 1514, South Africa
Tel. +27-11-969-4487 or +27-11+849-2041
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Herewith the latest SABSletter
NOTE: If you wish to receive a back copy of the Sep/Oct and Nov/Dec
SABSletters please contact me.
Regards, Theo Rappard
Sabs Welcomes Fred Bergh
Fred Bergh of Pretoria is the newest addition to the SABC staff. With the
experience and expertise he has gained in working for the South African
government all these years, Fred will be invaluable to the Bible College. Having
obtained degrees in Political Science & Law from the University of South Africa,
he began his career in the Department of Justice. Then he was approached to work
in the Office of the Prime Minister where he became the political and legal
advisor to a former Prime Minister. Later he worked in the office of the
President. He also served as a South African ambassador in New York for four and
a half years. Returning from overseas, Fred was put in charge of the United
Nations desk. More importantly, Fred has served many years as an elder in the
church and in January, he began work as the pulpit minister in Pretoria. He is
married to Alfreda, a dedicated and talented Christian woman, who comes from the
Kruger family who are long-time members of the Lord's church. They have two
children: Marcel, 23, and Lizanne, 20. At present, Fred will be serving as the
Registrar and is being groomed to serve as the future director. Director Al
Horne says, "SABC looks forward to a long and happy relationship with this fine
family."
SABC' Fun Day
This year's Fun Day takes place on May 6. Once again we invite you to support
us on that day. Denize Smith and Molly Strever are the conveners. Please contact
them at 969-4497 for further details. Your assistance on this "sunny, funny"
fund-raising day is greatly appreciated.
Teaching Staff 2000
- Full-Time Teachers: Fred Bergh, Al Horne, Theo Rappard and Sam
Wishart.
- Part-time Teachers: Chris Burke and Gordon Uys.
Student Body 2000
The third-year class is perhaps typical of SABC as those six students are
from the following places: Zambia, Venda, South Africa and New Zealand. The
second-year class with its eight students is typical in another way there are
six single students and two marrieds.
New students making up the first-year class are:
ALBERTON: Herold Majike; BENONI: Foy Anderson, Isaac Manyike, Raymond Rappard,
and Eddie Strever; BOKSBURG: Betty and David Louw; CAPETOWN: Bronwyn Blyth, Deon
Pohorille; EAST LONDON: Warwick Fahrenhorst; GERMISTON: James Nedambale;
JOHANNESBURG (Soweto): Sipho Mabaso; NEWCASTLE: Cathy and Chris Naude;
PLETTENBERG BAY: Lynn and Maartin Van der Walt; PORT ELIZABETH: Dan Harding;
SOMERSET WEST: Matthew Denton; VENDA: Harson Ndou, Ntshengedzeni Ramadzuli; we
also have two foreign students from MALAWI, Bonnex Bondo Mitambo and Chimwemwe
Ndawala.
Staff News
- Sam Wishart ('70), Academic Dean, had a
Master of Arts degree in Greek conferred on him from the prestigious
Stellenbosch University on December 7,
1999.
- Donna Horne returned to South Africa on March 2 after spending time in
Texas caring for her ageing and frail parents.
- Theo Rappard ('88) has completed his BA
studies at UNISA and is to begin work on his
Honour's in a few weeks.
- Rona Menage, ex-dorm mother, was doing business at ABSA bank recently
when she found herself in the middle of a bank robbery. She was shaken up
but not hurt.
Thank you!
Alan ('95) and Shenalee Holcombe ('94) have donated the following to SABC: a
lounge suite, pool table and stove. These items are already in use and very much
appreciated. Thank you, Holcombes!
Congratulations:
- Christel Jahnke ('90) was recognised in Port Elizabeth as "Carer of the
Month" by the national group of hospitals, of which Greenacres Hospital
where she works, is a part.
- Lydia Mulder ('90) and Andre Jansen became engaged on Lydia's birthday,
6 January, 2000!
- Debbie and Regan Walters ('89) welcomed Roma Deann in Norman, Oklahoma,
where Regan serves as Family and Youth Minister. Roma Deann was born on Nov.
3, 1999, and weighed in at 7lbs. 15 oz. She has two big sisters Robin and
Rebecca. E-mail Address: rwalters@ionet.net
- Sandra ('94) and Markus Taferner ('89) became the proud parents of a
baby girl on 26 September, 1999. Weighing in at 4.1 kilo's, she was named
Alexandra.
Cyber Contacts:
- allanbelcher@hotmail.com
- pbelcher@chubb.co.za [Peter Belcher ('92)}
- victor.kemp@total.co.za [Estella Calder Kemp ('83)]
- rcalder@htcomp.net [Sue ('89) and Rod Calder ('83)]
- pitman5@juno.com [John and Stacey ('83) Pitman]
News of SABS Grads and Exes
- Steve and Sharon Benton ('93) and children have moved to Port Elizabeth
where her father, Reg Branford ('78) is minister of the Newton Park
congregation.
- Rod Cullingworth ('97) has been hired by the Berclair Church of Christ
to assist with the teaching and preaching while he continues his studies at
Harding Graduate School.
- Leandra Strydom ('96) has moved to 70 Brebner Street in Welkom.
- Leila and Michael Dorogokouplia ('98) live at 4 Charmay Court, 120
Woburn Avenue, Benoni 1501 (Tel. 845-4788). Their e-mail address is dorogok@hotmail.com
- Reinhold Jahnke ('96) can be reached by phone at 044-874-5752 or by cell
(082-6550-0760).
- Colin and Kathy Houzet Smith ('83) and family are moving to Kenya, East
Africa, from Lesotho.
- Paul Ley ('90) has this mailing address: P O Box 630, Great Brak River
6525 (Tel. 044-620-3484 or 083-627-9104). His e-mail is paull@bolwear.co.za
- Nick & Glory Mensah ('94) are living in Botswana (PO Box 404322,
Gaborone Tel. 716-38595). Nick is a cabinet maker and Glory is hoping to be
in the pruning business.
- Christie & Tyrone Abdul ('94) live at 10706 Ellison Plaza, Apt. 8,
Omaha, Nebraska 68134, USA. Their e-mail address is mjahlsch@creighton.ed
- Natasha Kotze ('98) may be reached at her e-mail: natashakotze@hotmail.com
- Rowland Roberts ('86) of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is currently employed as a
Group Accountant for 3 companies. He is on e-mail: ROWLANDROBERTS@dayaljigroup.co.zw
- Gordon and Rose Uys ('69), Centurion minister in Pretoria, have moved to
73 Malherbe Street, Capital Park, Pretoria, 0084. Telephone (012) 323-3501.
- Samantha and Craig Uys ('85) live in a Dallas, Texas, suburb called
Flower Mound. Their phone number is (091) 972-724-3065.
- Duncan Fleetwood-Jones' ('95) address in England is 1 Booker Close,
Crowborough East, Sussex.
- Gary Simpson ('85) is a youth minister for a New Mexico congregation. He
and his wife have a 1-year-old daughter.
- Derek McNamara ('87) is studying at Lubbock Christian University in
Texas for a MA in Biblical Interpretation with emphasis on New Testament
Exegesis and Greek.
- Alan ('93) and Shenalee Holcombe ('94) with son, Luke, have moved to
Cape Town where Alan will be working with International Bible School.
Introducing First-Year Students:
Chimwemwe Ndawala, 24, was born in Lilongwe, Malawi, with Chewa as his
home language. His parents, Alice and Watson, have seven children of whom
Chimwemwe is the first-born. He attended Chibothi Full Primary School and
William Murray Secondary School where he earned both Junior and Senior
Certificates of Education. He was a member of the Maths Club and was also
involved in chess, hockey, and jogging. His other interests are music,
basketball, and weight-lifting. Chimwemwe's home congregation is Mponela. He was
baptized on New Year's Day in 1987 by Leonard Somante and has served as a Sunday
School teacher. At one time he was employed for two years by Greenworld
Properties where he did the work of a pathologist, checking diseases and pests
on crops. Perhaps this is what put the idea of becoming a doctor in Chimwemwe's
mind as he wants to become a self-supported preacher.
Isaac Manyike, 25, lives at Daveyton in Benoni. He was born in
Pretoria to Tsonga parents, Esther and Philemon, who were baptised last August.
Isaac was the second oldest of five children. He and his wife, Dora, have three
children: Jamaliel (6), Eric (3), and 2-month-old Innocentia. He was educated at
Lusizo Primary School, Abel Motsoane Combined School, and Kgadime Matsepe
Secondary School.where he matriculated in 1997. He enjoys playing soccer,
volleyball, cricket, rugby and basketball and also loves music. Companies who
have employed him are Johnson Tiles, Rufaro Bakery and Nestle SA. Baptized on
August 7th of last year by Leonard Somanje, Isaac has helped with the preaching
and work of the Etwatwa congregation. That experience combined with the fact
that during school he was judged the best speaker in debate, results in a talent
that can be used mightily by the Lord. Isaac is convinced of the effectiveness
of radio and TV media when it comes to proclamation of the gospel, so it may be
that the Lord will lead him some day to that ministry.
Maartin van der Walt, 42, along with his wife, Lynn, is a full-time
student from Plettenberg Bay. Maartin grew up in the church and is a
third-generation Christian, having been baptised by Basil van As ('75) at
Turffontein in 1973. After his school years, Maartin worked in different
capacities (from technical carpenter to site, general and contracts foreman) for
the following firms: South African Railways & Harbors, Marcro Roof & Ceiling
Creators, Pilot Construction, X-tend-A- Home, Goldstein Housing, and Fairlet
Construction. At one time he was self-employed with T/A Handy Van Construction.
His employment over the years took him from Johannesburg, Welkom,
Pietermaritzburg, Margate, and Sedgefield to Plettenberg Bay. No wonder he is
such a multi-talented worker! As for hobbies, Maartin enjoys woodwork, table
tennis, swimming, cycling, and roadwork. (jogging). In fact, he has run three
Comrade's Marathons! Music, of course, remains at the top of his interests.
Blessed with a good voice and singing ability, he excels at congregational
song-leading and now has in mind to serve the Lord full-time upon completion of
SABC. Lynn meanwhile is the perfect help-meet for Maartin. She loves crafts,
catering, decorating, cooking and entertaining. She is a real homebody as spoken
about in Titus 2:3-4. Also, with her bubbly and friendly nature, she perfectly
compliments Maartin's gentle and quiet demeanor. They have a son, Daniel, 13. He
completes the van der Walt family who is a tribute to the South African church
and to SABC.
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