SABSLETTER - September-October [1998]

LECTURESHIP FEEDBACK

From Renee and Tony Sofianos, South Coast Congregation: "Dear SABS: You've done it again! Made nonsense of the saying, `If you've seen and done it once, you've seen and done it all'. While the name SABS Lectureship is familiar to us all, the content this year was just as refreshing and stimulating as in previous years. Not only were the keynote addresses superb, but the lectures, too, added a new understanding of the Lord's purpose in our lives. We are returning home refreshed and strengthened, determined to serve the Lord in the best way we can as a result of what we have seen and heard. We thank you for your commitment to excellence. Thank you for another wonderful experience".

1999 PROSPECTIVE STUDENT

SABS is now accepting applications for the new school year which begins on January 12, 1999. If you are interested or you know of someone who would like to enrol at SABS for 1-3 years of intensive Bible Study, please phone (001) 969-4497/8 or write to SABS at P O Box 11165, Rynfield, Benoni 1500. The envelope should be marked c/o The Director.

REPORT-BACK FROM "REAL LIFE TEAM"

The "Real Life Team" led by Jerry Hogg spent the weekend of October 9-11 in Empangeni and Richard's Bay where they worked with the youth. The team consisted of Sherman McLaren, Kennedy Mukuka, Amos Netshitungulu, Jon Grottis, Choolwe Malundu, Annerine Maritz, and Natasha Kotze. The team expresses its appreciation for the warm reception from these two congregations and for their loving hospitality. Jerry Hogg reports: "The students were excellent. I have never been more proud of anyone than what I was this weekend. It was as if they were my children. The congregation was very impressed as well. It was hard to leave there. The students did not want to come home. The members of the church stood outside and they all waved good-bye as we drove away. They had come out to the van and we formed a circle and held hands while Daryl ('91) prayed a very touching prayer. We have some great students!".

NEWS ABOUT GRADS AND EXES:

Chrystel Jahnke (' ) lives at Wendelweg 4, Schinznach Dorf 5107, Switzerland.
Sue ('89) and Rod ('83) Calder and children (Daniel, 7; Joshua, 5; and Emily, 3) have moved from San Benito and are now working for Fosters Home for children. Their address is: RR 3, Box 66-B, Hico, TX 76457-9768 (Tel. 254-386-4441, Ext. 24). Their e-mail address is rcalder@htcomp.net
Douwene and Neville Buchanan (' 88 ) and their three sons have moved from Tennessee. Their new address is P O Box 186, Hooker, OK 73945-0186, USA [Tel. (405) 652-2220].
Neville became the pulpit minister there from the first of September. His e-mail address is rom1616@ptsi.net
Thelma and Roy Lothian (' 74) will be moving from Port Elizabeth to East London. In
January, Roy will begin his work as pulpit minister of the Keam Road congregation.
Carmin and Norman Turner ('91)have this postal address: P O Box 991, Gonubie, East London 5256 (Tel. 0431-3838110).
Aletheia Eeson ('94) left September 17 for France where she will work as an au pair for a year.
Cecille, wife of Aubrey Visser ('97), was recently sent by her firm to London for a few days on a training course. The Vissers moved on October 28 to 38 Berg St., Swellendam 6740 (visserac@global.co.za) where Cecile will be working for the Tomlinson Group and Abrie will establish a new congregation.
Albertus Smit ('88) has opened up three new branches of his insurance company in Pretoria, Midrand and Atlasville. The head office remains in Rynfield, Benoni.
Andrew Mawdsley (' 89) received his Doctorate of Philosophy, Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University on August 8. His parents and sister, Kim, who are all Benoni Christians, were present in America for the ceremony. Andrew and his wife, Lisa, still live in Detroit, Michigan, where Andrew is youth minister for the Gateway congregation.
John and Stacey Pitman ('83) in Memphis, TN, have this new e-mail address: pitman5@juno.com (telephone 091 [901] 682-5575). They live at 6024 Quince St., Memphis, TN 38119. While studying for his Master's Degree in Bible from Harding Grad School, at the same time John has been hired by the Sycamore View congregation as a full-time staff member. His job is to equip leaders for small group/house church ministry and help coordinate and lead Sycamore View's assembly worship.
Quinton Funk can be contacted at: quintonfunk@juno.com (Tel. 091-806-792-8466)
Wayne Funk:'s address is Karberi 48-163, Tallinn EE0038, Estonia, Europe. waynefunk@hotmail.com
Nancy and Gavin Veenhuis ('90) live at 17 Rosewood Mews, Main St., Witfield, Boksburg 1459. since their marriage on August 15. Gavin continues to work for Foto Fun at the Smal St. Mall in Johannesburg.
Lance and Ashleigh Imrie ('96) are temporarily making their home at the SABS flat at 150 Pretoria Road, Rynfield 1501, since their marriage on August 29.
Colette and Kevin Hogg, 1st-year student, occupy a SABS flat at the corner of First Avenue and Fourth Road in Cloverdene. (Postal address: P O Box 11313, Rynfield 1514; tel. c/o (011) 969-3406).

IN SYMPATHY

Graeme Calder, who once served on SABS Board of Trustees, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on August 23. Sympathy to his family and especially to Rod ('83) and Estella ('83) and families.

ENGAGEMENT

Tyrone Abdul ('95) became engaged in September to Christy, an American who has been working as an intern in Harare, Zimbabwe, with an orphanage. Tyrone and Christy will be leaving in January for the States where their wedding will take place in Oklahoma in June.

STORK NEWS

Congratulations to Helen and Chris Burke ('77), SABS' part-time instructor and WBS worker, who added a third little girl to their family. Caitlyn Eve was born in Benoni on
August 27.
Congratulations to Nick and Glory Mensah (' 94) whose first-born arrived in September. The sweet little baby girl is named Precious Patience.
Rod Cullingworth ('97), while studying full-time at Harding Graduate School in Memphis, TN, is doing an internship under the family minister at Sycamore View Church of Christ, Keith Fussell.
Lynda ('79) and John Staiger, New Zealand missionaries, are expecting a baby BOY the middle of November in Auckland where they live. They presently have two little girls: Donna Dawn (3) and Suzanne (2). Their e-mail address is: staiger@clear.net.za
Kristy and Wade Gillespie ('8), minister of the church in Howell, Michigan 48843 (1046 Brae View Drive) , added a little girl to their family in July. Molly Jean was named after both her grandmothers and is Nicholas' little sister.

THANK YOU, SOUTH COAST!

The congregation at the South Coast sent R140 to SABS in memory of George Kruger and Joe Seiderer.

JERRY HOGG HERE!

SABS is really blessed these four months (August 1 through November 30) to have Jerry Hogg on the teaching staff. A former missionary to South Africa for 12 years, Jerry teaches the subjects of Bible Archeology, Pastoral Epistles, the Book of Corinthians, and Preacher's Life and Works. The only regret is that his wife, Ann, works full-time and could not accompany him to Africa. It is hoped she can come with him next time. Both Ann and Jerry are appreciated for their sacrificial spirit represented by Jerry's having to come alone to teach the Word.

DIRECTOR OVERSEAS

Al Horne, SABS Director, is to accompany his wife overseas in November and will be representing and raising money for the Bible School while Donna cares for her parents. After a recent stroke, her mother was admitted to Camlu Nursing Home in Kerrville while her father, an Alzheimer's patient, remains at Edgewater Nursing Center in the same town. The director will be back in Benoni in time for the new school year in January. His e-mail address in the States...

GETTING TO KNOW SABS STUDENTS

KEVIN HOGG, 29, is the third New Zealander to enrol at SABS. He is the third of four children. His brothers are Peter James and Lawrence Paul and he has a younger sister, Bernadette Mary. In his hometown of Auckland, he attended Dela Tolle College. School sports participated in were soccer, rugby, and touch rugby. In fact, he placed third in a local indoor soccer tournament. He also enjoys hockey, whitewater rafting, and skydiving which he's done on three different occasions. In addition, he has mountain biked down Mount Tarawera which is an extinct volcano. He was employed for four years as a laboratory technician testing chemical and food products for Grayson Laboratories as well as Rohm & Haas. A serious young man, Kevin was converted by John Staiger, New Zealand minister, in October of 1987 and considers South Auckland to be his home congregation. Since then he has served as a Sunday School teacher, song-leader, and fill-in preacher. He has also organized a camp for singles and counselled and taught at a teen camp for ten years before leaving his native shores to enrol at SABS. Little did he know that in South Africa he would meet the love of his life and be married to her seven months later! Kevin and Colette, eldest daughter of Theo Rappard ('88), held both their wedding and reception at the SABS campus on August 8. They are a well-matched young couple as they are both truly committed to the Lord's church. Kevin has in mind studying further at a Christian University in America after which they will return to New Zealand to preach. SABS has high expectations for Kevin and Colette as they focus on spreading the Word in New Zealand.

SABS MINI-BANQUET UPDATE

The annual SABS Mini-Banquet to honour graduating students was held on October 17, 1998. The theme was "Higher Ground". After a wonderful meal prepared by SABS chef, Denize Smith, Sam Wishart delivered a farewell to the graduates. Anne Baartman's solo of "Friends Forever" and Donna Horne's awarding of the PHT ("Putting Hubby Through") Degrees to the graduating wives concluded that part of the banquet. The rest of the program consisted of spiritual songs in the Tonga, Venda, Ndebele, Timbuka, Shona, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, Bisa, Bimba and Korean languages. Finally, light entertainment featured a saxophone solo by former professional musician, Mihail Dorogokouplia; faculty imitations by the students; and skits by Jerry Hogg and the Hornes, the girls' dorm, the third-year class. A good time was had by all!

SABS CALENDAR

Opening Date: January 12. Lectureship Dates: September 26 - 29 [1998]

DESPERATELY NEEDED

A librarian for SABS is needed for SABS. This is an ideal position for someone retired. Please write to: Al Horne, PO Box 11165, Rynfield 1514.