Events

The new Reception was officially opened on Wednesday 16 April, by Rev Stegen, co-workers and builders. All praise was given to God for providing the means and the people to renovate the old shop and make it into a beautiful Reception. It is far larger than the old one and also has a small hall…

On 15 March Cedar College of Education held its graduation in the KwaSizabantu auditorium. Rev Stegen gave a powerful devotion. Functionaries on the stage included: Prof Barend Richter (Director of the School for National Science and Technology for Education of the NWU Campus); Dr Herman J van Vuuren (Director of the School for Human and…

DSS, the Kwasizabantu Mission school founded in 1986, began the new year with a morning assembly on 15 January. New learners were welcomed. The principal, Ms Newlands, brought the new Grade R learners to the stage where each was given a welcoming present. Special thanks was given to the Lord for the academic success of…

The 30 November was the last day of the year which culminated in the Prize-Giving. Learners were given various achievement, sports and academic awards. Rev Stegen gave a message from Is 49:1, “Listen to me, O coastlands, and give attention, you peoples from afar. The LORD called me from the womb, from the body of…

On 10 May the official graduation ceremony was held of the 2012 graduates of Cedar College of Education. Professors from North-West University Potchefstroom bestowed the degrees. Prof Barry Richter was the main speaker. He also announced the NWU is to confer a special award on Rev Erlo Stegen at it’s doctoral graduation on 23 May…

A tent from Europe was erected at Kwasizabantu Mission for the first time on 21 December 2012. For many years it served audiences who attended Kwasizabantu conferences in Europe. They now have halls for bigger audiences and have donated the tent to the mission in South Africa. About 800 people were seated around tables at…

We were privileged to have 3 excellent presentations by Dr Johan Kruger of Creation Ministries International (South Africa). He was able to show why the Bible is fully trustworthy and why “evolutionary science” is not scientific at all. The talks were arranged by Mrs Elsa Bosman of Cedar College of Education. The last talk was…

This annual event at the mission’s school is exciting for students, parents and everyone involved. The longer distances and a few other track and field events happened on Thursday 2 August (the photos are from then) and the main events taking place on Saturday at the school’s sports field at Kwasizabantu. DSS participates in other…

A CALL FOR DISCERNMENT – KSB AUDITORIUM 7PM, 5 – 7 JUNE 2012 The seminar, held on 3 evenings, was of great importance, especially after hearing the testimonies of people who had been caught up in the “prosperity gospel” and “word of faith” movement. One lady “prosperity” preacher was in tears each evening. She said…

Many items were rendered, mostly by the college students and staff as well as DSS pupils and some others from the mission. The DSS music ensemble opened the evening with beautiful music being played on piano, violin, cello, flute and recorder. Many solo voice items were rendered, including items from Handel’s Messiah, a Romanian song…

The mission teacher’s training college, CCE, had it’s 15th graduation on Friday, 23 March 2012. (see programme) There were 6 North-West University academics who participated. Professor Herman van Schalkwyk, Rector of North-West University in Potchefstroom, was the main speaker. He also gave the history of NWU which began in 1869 with 5 students and 2…

Brief report: A full Auditorium was a joy to experience as thousands streamed in to celebrate Erlo Stegen’s 60th Celebration of Ministry. Preachers, co-workers, politicians and KSB representatives from all over the world, gave thanks to God for the way in which He has used Erlo Stegen these past 6 decades. Erlo Stegen said that…