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We had an awesome Carol Service. We recorded it and here it is. ENJOY! https://youtu.be/D75vHdhDEBs GodBless and Love, Theo GodBless and Love, Theo  

Hi there! 🤗 Here’s an important reminder of ThanksGiving.   Or you can catch the youtube video HERE GodBless and Love, Theo GodBless and Love, Theo

This Sunday is our Day of Giving. In the Old Testament, the “Thanks Offering” was the second of five offerings listed at the start of Leviticus. It was an offering where people gave back to God in recognition of the much He had given them. At our service this Sunday, we will […]

                     

                                         

Hi everyone Easter is Early this year. That means Lent is too… Lent is a significant way to prepare our hearts for Easter and to allow God’s great love story touch our hearts again. It’s very appropriate that Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day: In view of God’s great love for us, […]

  It’s Dezzember! Dear Theo Our Christmas programme is in the picture attached. We’re going to be unveiling and reclaiming the richness of the message of Christmas. Please make every effort to plug in as I believe you’ll find it meaningful. If you are away, you don’t have to miss out – you […]

Hi there. I haven’t done a mid-week check-in for ages! But this week I was prompted to. I hope you will find this relevant and helpful and if it is, please share it. Blessings and Love, Theo

Dear Church Family SAVE THE DATE! VISION AND ACM SUNDAY. On Sunday 30th we will be having a special service where we will present our vision, receive financials, elect board members and nominate auditors. We’ll finish with Vitamin O and Soup and Rolls. If you are willing to make a pot of […]

Our Shrove Tuesday Lent Message. https://youtu.be/CuxJXLPgptc.

This is a check-in for the old to new year… https://youtu.be/OyskdpnFCWY.

We recorded our Carol Service on 4 Dec and it is shared here for Christmas Eve…. Enjoy!

Dear Church Family You are warmly invited! This Sunday will be our Day of Giving. I have done a weekly check-in about that, https://youtu.be/FtWLjjAoYsE  but I need to talk about the BURGER BASH🍔 and the BELATED FAREWELL we will be having for the Barkers at 11h00 on Sunday Morning after the 8h30 […]

Hi there. 😁 Here’s a short greeting recorded on Thursday afternoon. (Click HERE….) With covid regulations lifted we want to warmly invite you to join us in church. ⛪ You may still wear a mask if you’d like, but it’s not compulsory. We will no longer be doing sign up sheets, you […]

Dear Teens and Parents, We will be starting our Teen Confirmation process on Sunday the 29th of May 2022, and we would like to invite you to be part of this experience. Over the years we have developed a great confirmation process – it covers a review of the traditional creeds, core-doctrinal […]

Hi there! Here’s a link to the Easter playlist. I’ve listed the songs below with a few comments… Click HERE for the songs. Do you have any songs you would suggest I add? Send me the YouTube links. Have a GOOD Friday and a blessed weekend. God bless and Love, Theo PROLOGUE: […]

Hi Everyone. Here’s a synchronised Palm Sunday reading…. and a parallel Palm Sunday Reading…   GodBless and Much Love, Theo  

Good Evening Everyone 🤗 Here’s a ten minute check-in talking about our Easter Programme and I also talk briefly about the Health Amendment Bill. Please take a moment to watch. Blessings and Love, Theo https://youtu.be/3xuGjyPBx9g

Hi Everyone🤗. It’s Friday 🎶🎊🎉! Here’s a quick seven minute check-in where I talk a bit about the current craziness and prayers for the Ukraine. https://youtu.be/Tawvtx5yQag Please take a moment to watch, I think it will be encouraging and helpful. God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone. Here’s a short (6 minute) Ash Wednesday Devotion. https://youtu.be/gqaJxAU8RwU Blessings and Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s my Lent Letter for 2022. Why not take a moment to read through it thoughtfully tonight? Just click HERE. God bless, Theo  

Good Morning Everyone. Today is Shrove Tuesday and I have put together a chapter-a-day Bible reading challenge for Lent and will be doing email devotions on Tues-Friday each week. You can click on the link below to see the devotion and get the list of chapters. There’s also a link to subscribe […]

Good Evening Everyone, Thursday was State of the Nation, but it had me thinking of our State of Heart/Soul. Here’s a quick check-in talking about that, but also highlighting some of the great books we have in our library… https://youtu.be/pkhl15CNLK4 Blessings and Love, Theo

Hi there! I’m a bit out of practice with doing check-ins and I had to contend with wind and aeroplanes, but here’s our first check-in for 2022. It’s a bit of a catch up and a reflection on consecration. You can watch it at https://youtu.be/vRwAFHPisEc . God bless and Love, Theo

Hi Everyone. I got hold of Jackie and we recorded a chat in which we reflected on the year gone by and the year ahead. We share the verses and thoughts that have sustained us and that will guide us. We hope it will be meaningful to you… We used Zoom to […]

Christmas Weekend Programme: FRI 24 Carol Service at the Church.  Fri 24 Dec 19h00-20h15. Bring: Camping chair💺, picnic blanket, or use church chairs; Tea/Coffee & Mince Pies ☕ ; A praise-filled heart… ❤️‍🩹🙌. Being outside increases safety, and all C19 protocols will be observed. Please sign-up online as this reduces queues… https://forms.gle/ux14y7r8RqNeLZ2a9 […]

Hi Everyone. You are warmly invited to our open-air video presentation of Andrew Peterson’s concert: “Behold the Lamb of God”. DETAILS: – Sun 19th Dec – 19h15 for 19h30 – Duration 1 hour BRING: – Warm Jacket – Flask of Coffee – Camping chair You can see a teaser for the concert […]

Hi Everyone. Here’s a quick check-in with a details of our Christmas programme and especially a very special open-air concert we’ll be showing this Sunday night… Please watch the check-in – it’s only 8 minutes – and please plan to come on Sunday night… I think it’s going to be very special!!! […]

We got people to count their blessings. Here’s the beautiful result: https://youtu.be/s6UPX_fnZhs God bless, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s a quick check-in with details about our Thanksgiving Service on Sunday where we will also be remembering loved ones we’ve lost in the last two years. You’ll get the details in the check-in, but basically I need two things: 1. One or two things you are grateful for. 2. […]

Hi Everyone I have a brief message on USA Thanksgiving and us. It’s only a few minutes long and also has a beautiful song which I think could even become an anthem for you in the next few days and weeks. Please join in watching for an important reminder and maybe even […]

Good Morning Everyone. Hope you’re well and looking forward to the weekend. Here’s a quick check-in…. https://youtu.be/rtJBQEgifDE God bless and much love, Theo    

Hey Everyone. Here’s our weekly check-in along with a beautiful song. Please watch – it’s only 10 minutes and will bring you some important updates and encouragement. Click : https://youtu.be/3t4ugMSgRpg GodBless and Love, Theo    

Hi Everyone. Here’s this week’s check-in… This week I’m asking a very important question… Click the link to see the video. https://youtu.be/XT8OO1_YsrU With lots of love… GodBless, Theo    

Hi Everyone. Here’s the weekly check-in. As promised last week, I’m talking about stress, and I believe and pray that it will helpful to you. It’s just over 15 minutes which is longer than usual, but I think there are some useful insights and tools. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/R3Ao-kg9cLQ With lots of […]

Hi There It’s been a really long time since I’ve done a weekly check-in. This one is a bit longer than usual, but I’ve been thinking long and hard about where we are at the moment and I think there are some important points to ponder. Please do set aside a bit […]

Dear Church Family Now that we are at level 2 we’d like to get our teens together and so we’re having a burger evening at the church tonight. Our teens are warmly invited. If you’re not a teen or parent of a teen, please take a moment to pray for our get-together. […]

Dear Church Family On Sunday Morning I advertised the Focus on the Family Mental Wellness Workshop being offered on-line on Thursday 26 Aug at 19h00 I want to highly recommend it. Here’s the blurb from their website: ——————————– From years of counselling children and parents Dr Steve will share practical advice that […]

Dear Church Family Here’s a short check-in addressing a practical issue and a critical one. https://youtu.be/AK2_7C_G_YQ God bless and Love, Theo

Dear Church Family Here’s a short check-in with needed encouragement in these crazy times. https://youtu.be/XtG8ewkTWJE God bless and Love, Theo

Hi Everyone. Here’s our Thursday check-in where I talk about where we are right now and share a really beautiful song and story with you… https://youtu.be/duH00ftMyg0 – I hope you’ll enjoy it… Right at the end of the check-in, a video link will appear on the bottom left. Click it to watch […]

Hi Everyone Here’s a little mint plant to cheer you on…. https://youtu.be/xKT05daP_Jo God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s a quick mid-week check-in from my kitchen…. https://youtu.be/C5AZ27tW5oU God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s a quick mid-week check-in from my bicycle. Click   https://youtu.be/jZcw6ZB-njY God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s a quick mid-week check-in. Click https://youtu.be/1xXXWMErAGo God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s a quick pre-weekend check-in. There’s a bit of kitten fun, some news about Refilwe Box packing, Sunday Services, a 68th Anniversary and Isaiah 40:31. It’s only 7 minutes long – so check in with me!!! Click https://youtu.be/8smtJquLXBg God bless and Much Love, Theo PS: To sign up for the […]

We’re packing Refilwe Boxes on Sunday 25th! (In a Covid Distanced fashion…) Come along and join us as we pack the boxes for the kids. We’ll need about 30 people to help us fill and stack the boxes. SETUP TEAM NEEDED: We’ll also need about 10 people to come a bit early […]

Lynnwood Baptist Church is running another “Healing Hearts” Bible Study Series. Here’s the Basic Info: We are shortly beginning a Post-Trauma Bible Study for women who have faced pain and affliction in their past such as loss, abuse, rape, post-abortion and other trauma. In our 11 week bible study, we study Scripture […]

The Presbyterian Link is our Denomination’s Newsletter… Here’s the latest copy.

We hope you’ll join us for our Holy Week Services… PROGRAMME: 4 April (Sunday) 6h00 Sunrise Service at the Church – Bring your own chairs 8h30 Physical Service and Online Service… (You can watch at any time!) You can sign up for the physical services by clicking this link: . The OnLine […]

Hi Everyone. We can’t give you an Easter egg online, but here’s an Easter Gift for you – a short devotional on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. Here’s an excerpt from the Introduction: “A few years ago we did a “Stations of the Cross” display at our church. It was so meaningful […]

Hi There… Here’s a music list for Easter 2021… Click HERE. PROLOGUE: Mystery of Mercy – Caedmon’s Call: I love the way they include every possible Biblical Character as a recipient of the mystery of Mercy HIS LIFE AND MISSION By His Wounds  – Glory Revealed (Steven Curtis Chapman, Mac Powell, Mark  […]

Hi Everyone Here’s a check-in for Holy Week. With details of the weekend’s services and a short devotional. Click https://youtu.be/A7FBqcsPTXQ God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone. Years ago I put together a synchronised reading of the Crucifixion. I’ve included it HERE with the hope that you will find a moment over this Holy Week to read through it slowly and thoughtfully… GodBless and Much Love, Theo

We hope you’ll join us for our Holy Week Services… PROGRAMME: 1 April (Thursday) TENEBRAE SERVICE: 18h45 Zoom Style Family Meet and Greet ———-> https://meet.jit.si/ChurchFamilyMeetAndGreet 19h00 OnLine Tenebrae Service ———- You can watch this at anytime, but we’re encouraging you to do it all together… 2 April (Friday) GOOD FRIDAY 8h30 Physical […]

Hi Everyone. Here’s a synchronised Palm Sunday reading…. GodBless and Much Love, Theo  

Hi Everyone Here’s our Mid-Lent Check-In. Theo’s back in his workshop with some thoughts for this busy time… Click HERE… God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s our Mid-Lent Check-In. You can meet our new kittens and enjoy a blast from the past… https://youtu.be/zhhaJy9yTWg God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Here’s our Thursday Check-In – I really believe it will be a blessing and inspiration! https://youtu.be/vuEaRwP9y9g God bless and Much Love, Theo

The Presbyterian Link is our Denomination’s Newsletter… HERE’s the latest copy.  

Hi Everyone! The next chapter-a-day challenge is a selection of chapters for every day of Lent right up to Easter Sunday. I hope it’s a great blessing to you! God bless, Theo You can download a PDF Wed 17 Feb 1. God Creates: Genesis 1 Thu 18 Feb 2. We Rebel: Genesis […]

Hi There! Ash Wednesday is a special moment in the church calendar. In these strange times, I wanted to do all I can to offer something of that specialness to you. So here are six opportunities for Ash Wednesday: A Devotion for Ash Wednesday. You can find it at emmdev.blogspot.com “Open House” […]

Hi Everyone! The weather looks ok (a bit windy, but no rain), so we’ll have our Shrove Tuesday picnic on the Church lawns at 18h00 tonight… Bring your own picnic supper (doesn’t have to be pancakes) and camping chairs or a picnic blanket and join us for an evening of responsibly socially […]

Hi Everyone It’s hard to believe it’s Lent already! As many of you know, it has been a challenging few months for us as a family and, in addition,  Lent last year was eclipsed by onset of the Coronavirus and the hard-lockdown implemented in the fourth week of Lent. So I’m coming […]

Hi Everyone. This week’s check-in takes a look at Ps4 from a fun perspective and gives some detail about the up-coming Lent-Programme. I’m very sure it will bring a smile to your face…. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/2IWE9bT_Idw GodBless and Much Love, Theo  

Hi Everyone. I’m so excited that we now have a KidsCorner on our website where you can find details of our children’s ministries and links to cool content and resources. Check it out at HERE. GodBless and Much Love, Brenda  

Hi Everyone. In my check-in last week I indicated that I’ve sensed the need for an on-line Bible Study where people could ask questions and I could respond to those from a Biblical point of view. The first session will be tonight at 20h00, but I am not sure Monday nights will […]

Hi Everyone. Here’s a link to this week’s check-in. It includes an excerpt of an interview with one of my favourite people, Prof Malan Nel. It’s a little longer than usual, but it has been a while since I checked in with you, so I hope it will be worthwhile just “catching […]

Hi Everyone. Here’s a link to this week’s check-in. I think it is one the most important messages I have sent out. Please take a moment to watch and reflect. It really comes from my “pastor’s heart” and I believe it raises important challenges that will set the tone for the year […]

Hi Everyone Here’s a New Year’s Devotion in the form of an interview between Jackie and myself. https://youtu.be/jUJTwqg8kAA Hope it’s a blessing to you! God bless and Love, Theo  

Dear Church Family We’ve come to the difficult decision to cancel our face-to-face services this weekend. Please have a look at the important “check-in” I’ve put together for you… https://youtu.be/hZmw_F-yUrA God bless and Much Love, Theo

Hi Everyone In our morning service we’ll be looking at the powerful messages contained in John 1 and one of our favourite Christmas Carols. I really hope you’ll join in for worship, reflection, contemplation and then action. You can join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or online […]

  Dear Church Family I’ve recorded a check-in about the Advent, Christmas Carols and something on John’s Joy. Please have a look at it at https://youtu.be/cv1ebLBeT1o Hope to see you on-line or in-person on the weekend! God bless and Love, Theo

Hi Everyone Christmas is going to be tough on many this year. The actual circumstances of Jesus’ birth bring a lot of comfort to us… Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/iMZdZGtrqY0 Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! […]

  Dear Church Family I’ve recorded a check-in about the Advent, Christmas Carols and also some important personal news that I need to share with you Please have a look at it at https://youtu.be/luoiM0D7-_M Hope to see you on-line or in-person on the weekend! God bless and Love, Theo

Hi Everyone This Sunday we explore Advent more fully – especially Luke’s take on Advent. Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/GhuMMnuyTu0 Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God bless and Love, Theo PS: Please support our Refilwe […]

Hi Everyone This Sunday we look at “Boaz and Jesus as Kinsman Redeemer” I believe the message will provide some important insights… Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/wExqH4LCBkQ Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God bless and […]

Hi Everyone This Sunday we look at “Providence and Action in the account of Ruth…” I believe the message will provide some important insights… Join us at our 8h30 physical service (register online at ) or participate in our online service at https://youtu.be/0wd1NLpJorY Hope you have a blessed and renewing Sunday! God […]

The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Lin Fourie was today: Lin was a beloved elder, music team member, children’s address giver, prayer request co-ordinator and so much more. You can watch the service at  https://youtu.be/sFJmMeGa0SM )

Dear Church Family I’ve recorded a check-in about the Power of Encouragement. Please have a look at it at https://youtu.be/4Q1qOdaarEM Also, just to let you know. The memorial service to celebrate the life of Lin Fourie will be on Saturday at 14h00. Lin was a beloved elder, music team member, children’s address […]

Hi there. Here’s our Sunday OnLine Service: We’re on part three of our new Series: “Resilience in Ruth” Today we look at “Lessons from Boaz” but we also observe Remembrance Sunday. The You Tube Link is: https://youtu.be/lSIU69gP7d0 God bless and Love, Theo

13 Nov: Weekly CheckIn: Endurance and Romans 15:13 https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU

Hi there. Here’s our Sunday OnLine Service: We’re on part two of our new Series: “Resilience in Ruth” Today we look at “The Power of Words” The You Tube Link is: https://youtu.be/k4-AeBHqFoU God bless and Love, Theo

6 Nov: Weekly CheckIn: Stretched Thin and Romans 12 https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU

28 Oct: MidWeek CheckIn: FakeNews, Discouragement, Matrics, Services and Proverbs. https://youtu.be/5hfHYuclmIU

9 Oct: Important Email HERE

8 Oct: Midweek CheckIn https://youtu.be/XKWRkWbw_xA

2 Oct: Weekly Check-In https://youtu.be/_-_mFdDQI2g

17 Sep: Check-In: Theo says: “I haven’t been as regular with the weekly check-ins, but I’ve realised that they are important and I’m praying today’s one will be helpful to you and a blessing! https://youtu.be/XStju6IYJqw.

19 Aug: MidWeek CheckIn YouTube: www.youtu.be/mXH4aHM5LR8 Bible Soc Virtual walk/run/ride Bible Soc Songs of Praise on Sun at 3PM www.youtube.com/user/BibleSocietySA

6 Aug: MidWeek Check-In – Dry and Thirsty?

30 July: Midweek check-in https://youtu.be/Hl9xxx4hklI

24 July: Congregational Check-In. See Email HERE….

16 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/Upe4eVT_cz8I Wonder as I Wander (and the song is here)

9 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/u8Q38HGVRg4What a Friend we have in Jesus

2 July: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/-DvUiyMkEeARembrandt and Storms

25 June: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/22cvx-D7W8U

18 June: MidWeek Check-In https://youtu.be/iIwu8EUszyE

11 June: MidWeek Check-In : Ps.23 and Rest https://youtu.be/zAkTa8vT0RE

4 June: MidWeek CheckIn https://youtu.be/JZVugzJf-Bo

27 May: MidWeek Check-In. The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/bsgSuU3UMWY.

13 May: Mid-Week Update” The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/UsJhK5drtZU.

7 May: Mid-Week Update” The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/oSaXAwZjOQU you can see the email summary here .

30 Apr: Mid-Week Update” The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/VVuEvvag7ic .

22 Apr: Midweek update: See what Theo, Jedidiah the cat and the Groenevelds have been up to.” The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/ZCyWBtRvFMI.

15 Apr: Midweek Update: Some announcements and a short msg of encouragement from Theo. The you-tube link is https://youtu.be/GMTbY164p8w There’s also an

7 Apr: Mid-lockdown Check-In from Theo. Here’s the video and here’s the email.

Email and WhatsApp 28 March Our (with kids’ resources as well.)

WhatsApp 26 March Challenge to read a chapter a day of John’s gospel.

We sent an eMail on Tue 24 March “Don’t Shrink in Lockdown”

Email and WhatsApp 21 March Invitation to e-service. (With kids’ resources as well.)

Email Wednesday 18 March. Our Covid19 Response.

Email Sat 14 March. Corona.

These fotos are from our Fête in 2016. It was a day of fun and fellowship. I remember the sounds, sights and smells of the day… Trevor Nasser plucking his guitar, children laughing at the photo booth, the colors of the crafts, the head-bowed-book-browsers and let’s not even talk about the aroma […]