SABSletter June - July 1999

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IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM

SABS 33rd Annual Lectureship September 26 to 29 with special guest speakers Jeremiah Cummings and Albert Gardner

MEET ONE OF OUR SPEAKERS JEREMIAH CUMMINGS

Our speaker's life appears to be a quest leading to greatness. Jeremiah Cummings seemed destined to be a leader of men from the moment his mother gave him a Biblical name. A man of humble beginnings, Brother Cummings was reared in Augusta, Georgia by his maternal grandmother. Both his grandmother and his great-grandfather played significant roles in shaping young Jeremiah.

At a tender age, Jeremiah moved to Washington, DC with his mother. It was there that "Jerry" developed his talent as a singer. He sang with Harold Melvin of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. This was a chance of a lifetime because ultimately Jeremiah joined the group as a singer.

After many gold records and tours around the world, Jeremiah Cummings decided that it was time for change. The change led him to Texas where he met his wife, Nancyah. In Texas, brother Cummings began his spiritual journey by serving as a Baptist minister and even starting his own church. Later, he met minister Louis Farrakhan. The two men bonded instantly, and Jeremiah Cummings became "Jeremiah Fard Muhammad", a student of Islam.

Jeremiah spent nearly a decade serving as a minister in the Nation of Islam. However, it was a great moment when Jeremiah came to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After a debate with Dr Jack Evans of Southwestern Christian College, Brother Cummings' heart was pricked. After two years of study, Jeremiah finally took on Christ in baptism in July 1997. Since that time, Brother Cummings has dedicated his life to Christ, speaking and proclaiming the word of God across the country. He has already baptized a couple of hundred souls into Christ. He will be the speaker to stir your heart this year. Come and hear him as he proclaims Christ.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require accommodation this year please write to "Accommodation Request", Margaret Tonkins, c/o PO Box 12185, Benoryn 1504, or phone her at 011-967-1577. Thank you, Margaret, for offering your help again.

A WORD OF THANKS...

To all the congregations who helped at our annual Fundraising Event on May 1st. The Turffontein, Boksburg, and Alberton congregations were a big help again this year. Individuals, too, contributed greatly to the success of the SABS' Fete and Fun Day. SABS especially thanks Molly Strever, the convenor, and her team of Benoni church ladies who literally worked for months to make and supply items for the different stalls. Then last, but not least, of all, the day would not have gone so well if congregations in the vicinity had not come out in force and supported the event. Thank you one and all!

FROM THE MAIL BOX

Kennedy Mukuka ('98), pulpit preacher for Mungwi Church of Christ (PO Box 112, Mungwi, Zambia) writes to SABS: "I would like to thank you for making me a tool in God's hand. I am really enjoying being used by our heavenly Father and the church here loves to work with me. I would not take pride in whatever I do here. Instead, I will let you take that and God be glorified. For if I am a sharp effective tool in God's hands, remember you did the sharpening and oiling. In view of all this, I will keep on praying for SABS and help SABS wherever and whenever I can. Again I say thank you for making me what I am and for helping me enjoy my stay at SABS. From your delighted student, Kennedy".

GETTING TO KNOW OUR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS:

Manuel Chinyanyu, 27, was born in Lusaka, Zambia, though he now considers Harare in Zimbabwe to be his home. His parents, Philimon and Emely have nine children! Manuel is the 5th child of six brothers: Mika, Maxwell, Misheck, Mufaro, and Ranganai. His sisters are Precious, Lucia, and Catherine. Manuel went to school at Alfred Beit Primary School and Ellis Robins Boys' Secondary School. He engaged in soccer, cricket, volleyball and athletics and has since added other interests: basketball, travelling, and reading. He holds an Intermediate Certificate for Accounting and has worked as an Accounts and Wages Clerk for Screenpac Ltd, a printing company in Harare, as well as for Steel Centre. Mark Schwartz taught him the gospel in Harare and he was baptised on August 25, 1995, at his home congregation in Avondale. Since then Manuel has preached on occasion and also served as Youth Leader during 1996 and 1998. His future plans call for involvement in youth church work. A well-spoken and pleasant young man, Manuel is a credit already to SABS!

Philip dos Santos, 19, lists Harare in Zimbabwe as his birth place though now hails from Mutare where his family lives. His parents, Alvaro and Debbie, are faithful members of the church. The oldest child, Phillip has two brothers, Michael (17) and Jason (3) and a baby sister, Bianca. He began his education at Dudley Hall Junior School in Harare, Zimbabwe, and went on to Selby Park Junior School in Rustenburg, South Africa, then returned to Zimbabwe to attend Chancellor Junior School in Mutare. He also attended an ACE School in Zimbabwe and Browning Junior School in Gaborone, Botswana. He matriculated from Hillcrest College in Mutare and earned a business diploma there. Excelling in sports, Phillip was chosen to represent Zimbabwe in national tournaments in both basketball (3 years) and rugby (2 years). He also participated in provincial athletics for two years and this past year, was part of a rugby tour to South Africa. Other sports and interests include snooker, cycling, gym, motocross racing, go-cart racing, horse riding, and water sports. As a hobby, he enjoys upgrading and installing car sound systems. In the future, he hopes one day to take over the family business and give his father a well-earned rest. His experience out in the business world will then come in handy! He has worked in sales and fridge management for Mutare's Colcom Foods and was employed by ICCM, a shoe manufacturer in Mozambique, working in line production and stocks. Another working experience was with Manicaland Coach Builders, doing panel beating and spray painting. A tall and handsome young man, Phillip doesn't seem to show any long-term damage sustained in a cycling accident in 1990. In fact, he was hit by a car and hospitalised for 11 months with a severe back injury. SABS has a high regard for the Dos Santos family. We are glad Phillip has cast his lot with us in the study of God's Word.

EXES, GRADS AND THE SABS FAMILY

Cathy and Dick van Dyk ('79) have a new address: P O Box 91, Mhlume, Swaziland. Dick works as counselor and estate manager for Mananga College. Cathy teaches Technical Drawing. Their home phone number is +268-313-1133.
Phillip Phiri ('98) is preaching the gospel in Zambia, assisting his father. He can be reached at this e-mail address: ge.ltd@pop3.zamnet.zm
Inega du Preez ('93) is studying a Microsoft Engineering Course through Training Connection in Pretoria.
Merrill Wallace ('84) and daughter, Brianna Jade (3) visited her parents in Welkom while her mom, Shirley van der Spuy, was hospitalized. They were here for 6 weeks. Her husband, J.D. is an assistant professor at Cameron University and has just finished his PhD in Communications. Merrill recently resigned from Boeing Company after 8 years. Merrill wrote to the Hornes, "When I think of my days at SABS, I always remember you first and smile. Thanks for all you did for me there. My experience was a wonderful one".
Thelma and Roy Lothian ('74), new pulpit minister in East London, live at 20 Marina Hills on Keam Road. Their phone numbers are: 043-7210696 and cell: 082-8241089.
Kurt Platt ('89), Director of Manzini Bible School, has become the regular preacher for the Sidney Williams congregation in Mbabane.
Christel Jahnke's ('90) home phone in Port Elizabeth is 043-7340192.
Colin and Kathy Smith ('83) have moved to 242 Hillview, Hillview, Maseru, Lesotho. Their phone number is +266-322000.
Zechariah Mbewe ('98) is now the preacher for Broadhurst Church of Christ, Box 1142, Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone number: +267-570458.
Donna Horne, Director Al Horne's wife, left May 28 for Kerrville, Texas, where she is caring for her ailing parents who live in Nursing Homes there. She plans to return on Sept 2.
Craig Uys ('85) is engaged to Samantha, whom he met at church in the Dallas area. The wedding is scheduled for September 25.
Steve Horne ('89) and Erin Williams have chosen Sat., Oct. 23, as their wedding date. It will take place in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lisa and Des Steyn ('78) and family are working as missionaries-in-residence for a
Fort Worth congregation. Their address is 7216 Timberidge, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, USA [(817) 577-9498]. Lisa can be reached care of sea.urchin@juno.com while Des' e-mail address is dessteyn@flash.net
Sharron and Paul Jones ('87) now live in Arkansas where Paul is preaching full-time for the White Hall Church of Christ. They live at 510 Dean Street, White Hall, AR 71602. Their phone numbers are (870) 247-9682 (home) and (870)247-3335 (office) and their e-mail address is PCJ59@prodigy.net
Warren Scott ('97) begins a new job on June 1 as a telemarketer. He will be working for P C Heaven and will be creating the sales team for this company.
Kristi and Wade Gillespie ('85) are on e-mail: gillespi@livingonline.com
Tyrone Abdul ('94) and Christie Dawn Ahlschwede will be getting married on June 19 in Nebraska. Their address will be 10706 Ellison Plaza, Apt. No. 8, Omaha, NE 68134, USA. Tyrone has a permanent job as a counsellor.
R.J. Jahnke ('96) is Technical Manager for MI Components in George.

BABY BOOM

First-year student Shadreck Sibwaalu's wife, Dorothy, gave birth to twins.
Congratulations to the proud parents.

CONDOLENCES

We express our condolences to Dick and Cathy van Dyk on the tragic death of their daughter, Janice, who died in a car accident. We also extend our sympathy to Renee Sofianos, Mark and Gail Sofianos, and families on the sudden passing away of Tony.