Baptism: De-Sailly Otieno, Jenny Coleman, Brandon Williams & Michael Kemsley

De-Sailly Otieno Story and Baptism from Southpoint Church on Vimeo.

Jenny Coleman Story and Baptism from Southpoint Church on Vimeo.

Brandon Williams Baptism & Testimony from Southpoint Church on Vimeo.

Michael Kemsley from Southpoint Church on Vimeo.

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Sunday Night Special

There is a Big Opportunity to view Big Church part 7 on the Big Screen at The Attic on Sunday NIGHT 6pm 24 July.

This is such an important message that we want to make sure you don’t miss it.  Holidays caused many to be away so we are screening this critical message just for you!  Spread the word.

Additionally, brownies, coffee and tea will be served!

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Generous in July

Here are two ways for you to be generous in July:

1. Fill a Handbag for SAFELINE
SAFELINE supports child victims of abuse in impoverished areas of the Western Cape. Safeline is hosting a ‘Party with a Purpose’ on 9 August, Women’s Day, for survivors, counsellors and parents of abuse victims. They need 200 handbags (not new, just nice) filled some (or all) of the following: Soap, face cloth, lotion, tissues, toothpaste, tooth brush, perfume, etc.

How many handbags to you have in your cupboard? How many friends can you inspire to join you in this project?  Handbags can be brought to Southpoint Church by Sunday 31 July.

2.  Participate in an Extreme Makeover of Baphumalele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha
Be one of the 1000 volunteers who help make this amazing Children’s Home even better. Mama Rosie started this home years ago in simple obedience to look after the one orphan God brought to her door. Today there are multiple homes with an amazing number of extended ministries impacting hundreds of lives. All because of one woman’s simple faith and obedience.

Book your place to serve one or more 3 hour shifts over the weekend of 29 July – 1 August to be part of revitalising this home for abandoned children.  This is a unique opportunity to use your time and skills and join with others in Cape Town to make a difference.  Community Groups can sign up to participate together.

Read more about Intersect at Southpoint Church.

So, Be Generous in July!  You will bring help and hope to others and will be strengthened and encouraged in your faith in Jesus Christ.

Becky Hastings
Intersect

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Journey to Courage

Batman Image
In a pivotal moment in a movie most dads would probably rather not admit we’ve seen, the Prince of fictional Genovia has this advice for his daughter, the Princess (yes, as in Princess Diaries).

On her sixteenth birthday, her father writes these words:

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. From now on you’ll be traveling the road between who you think you are and who you can be. The key is to allow yourself to make the journey.”

Anne Hathaway’s journey to the Academy Awards notwithstanding, the Prince’s counsel is royally good.

Almost every girl dreams of becoming a princess and nearly every boy hopes to be a superhero. We all want to be part of a bigger story, something that matters. To do that doesn’t mean we need to be royalty or part of the Justice League, but it might require that we find some heroic qualities in our everyday lives.

That’s why I like the advice above. As a parent or a leader, this attitude is something that we need to cultivate in the hearts of our kids. Everything in their future is somewhat unpredictable. There will be moments they are uncertain about their choices, friends, health, and finances. Living can just be scary sometimes. We’re not asking our kids to never be afraid. We need to hand them a belief that fear can be conquered, and that the key to living is pushing through the difficult moments with courage to do the right thing, or in some cases to simply keep moving.

Like I said, we don’t have to be royalty to understand this. On the other hand, it doesn’t hurt either! Consider King David, who wrote this about courage in the face of fear: “When I am afraid, I will trust in You” (Psalm 56:3). He had plenty of reasons to be afraid. He wrote those words on the run, during the in-between time of strumming in Saul’s court and running from Saul’s spear. He wasn’t running to safety. He was running to trouble. To Gath. The Gath of Goliath. Whatever the opposite of a welcoming party is, that’s what awaited David.

In the midst of giants, he prayed this prayer to God: “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.”

David found courage in some unlikely places. In a few small stones. In a few loyal followers. In a faith in God that was stronger than any spear, stone or sword.

That’s why I think David was kind of like Batman. (Stay with me here….) Have you ever noticed that Batman doesn’t have any real superpowers? He’s got creativity, a fancy batsuit and that really cool car. He also has a courageous compassion for others.

David didn’t have the Batmobile, or any superpowers, but he had what mattered. He was just an ordinary person, who had the courage to trust his extraordinary God on the road between who he was and who he knew God wanted him to be.

What experiences have your kids faced where you have been able to clearly communicate the idea of courage in the face of fear?

For some practical ideas on teaching courage, our virtue of the month, watch the video below:

VIRTUE VIDEO: COURAGE (March 2011) from Orange on Vimeo.

by Reggie Joiner from www.orangeparents.org

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Baptism Story: Sandi Smart

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