Family Camp - Smithfield
31 October - 2 November 2003
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A family camp was held from the 31 October to the 2nd
of November in Smithfield. A team from KwaSizabantu Mission came to conduct the services.
The team consisted of Rev. Bruno Hlongwane, Rev. Michael Ngubane, Rev. Koos Combrink, Gert
de Vries and Ronel Carstens.
The Friday evening people still arrived from Bloemhof, Lesotho,
Zastron, Trompsburg and Ladybrand. The services was held in the town hall and space was
limited. A video monitor had to put up so that people seated in an adjacent room could
also see the preachers and choirs. After the service all the people walked back to the
dining hall for supper. There were approximately 500 people during the weekend. Sleeping
accommodation were just enough and although an invitation to all was made to come for the
weekend, it was clear that the Lord send those He wanted to be here.
The Saturday morning Rev. Piet Marais from Ladybrand conducted the
service and he spoke on the truthfulness of the Gospel, God’s Word. He works with HIM
(Holiness International Mission) that spreads the Gospel in Ladybrand and Maseru
(Lesotho). After him Rev. Michael Ngubane from KSB preached on the young man to whom Jesus
said that he must sell everything he has and then come and follow Him and how difficult it
is for young people to leave everything and follow the Lord Jesus today.
The afternoon service Ronel from Doctors for Life shared
concerning Abortion and Aids in the family. A very graphic and straight slide show and
video message was presented where the audience was captivated by the shocking truth of
abortion. The session lasted over two hours, however the audience still asked questions
and statement questions. They really appreciated the combination of the Gospel and the
solution it gives to abortion and the problems faced with HIV/AIDS.
In the evening the young people of Smithfield Mission acted out a
play. The message of the play was how Satan works behind the scenes using friends, music,
fashion and money to deceive the souls of men in order to win them. Afterwards the
combined choirs of Smithfield Mission sang a hymn, ‘Carry the torch!’. The choir
members held real flaming torches on the stage, it was quite a memorable event.
The Sunday morning a short devotion was given by Phillip Geise, a
missionary in Ladybrand, and he spoke from a young person perspective to the young people.
He talked about the life of David and how God was with him. That young people should
realize they are nothing, then they are ready to used by God. The main service was
conducted by Rev. Combrink who spoke on how people make as if they are Christians, but
when they have to do certain things, it is the found that they never were really
Christians.
Rev. Gideon Jacobs closed the weekend family camp with
thanksgiving to God who allowed the team from KSB to come and for their input, guidance
and leadership.
To God be the glory, great things he has done. A couple of people
after the camp felt on their hearts to come and stay at Smithfield Mission. The team from
KSB was blessed with what the young people did, how they worked together and assumed
responsibility, they commented that there is hope. Thanks to all the mammas who cooked the
food in the kitchen, who only slept a few hours each night, who worked always with a
cheerful heart.
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| Gideon show dairy to Gert |
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Townhall where services were held |
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Preacher from America, Philip |
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Anthonie introduces the programme |
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Farmers sent many trucks to transport the
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| AIDS video |
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Food for the weekend |
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Lunch |
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Gideon preach |
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Michael and Bruno |
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| Oom Piet represents the mission work in
Lesotho |
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Ronell Carstens from DFL |
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Question time |
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Service in the hall |
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Smithfield 1848 |
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| Smithfield Choir |
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Youth Choir sings "Let your light
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Youth Choir |
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Mens Choir |
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Drama |
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| Drama |
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Drama |
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Drama |
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Drama |
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Traditional Lesotho hat |
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| Children's room |
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Lunch! |
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