Graduation Guests - 24-26 Nov 2006

We accommodated Mr Masina, Mandla Matshiyane's uncle from Limpopo Province, and Lindi Jakavula at our house. Last night we entertained the Graduation Guest Speaker, Drs. Garland & Jeanette Dulan from the General Conference of SDA in Washington D.C. We had a relaxed evening robust with discussions ranging from South Africa hosting the General Conference, absence or presence of Africanism in Adventism, customer service in South Africa and other countries, the way campmeetings are arranged and conducted as they relate to deleption of venues that can carry the numbers, to customer service in our airports.

 

We got to know the Dulans better, and incidentally we saw Drs Dulan's daughter speaking on Adventists' Hope Channel. We had a lovely time. We also had Sipho and Khosi Masinga, together with their kids, at our home. We then prayed together before parting ways...

Graduation Weekend - 24-26 November 2006

We had quite a dynamic graduation. Friday Consencration service kicked off with a charge from Prof. Campbell from University of Port Elizabeth. Prior to Friday Consencration Service students were invited to give flowers to significant persons in their lives. I received 5 flowers from students (Mandla, Majola, Daniel, Veli, and ?) and this touched my heart. The Sabbath School and the Worship Service were also quite inspiring. Pastor Mpofu from Botswana preached on Hebrews, and the Sabbath School concentrated on experiences of students in their pilgrimage a Helderberg College.

 

Today we will be participating in the Graduation Commencement, and this will be the climax of the graduation ceremony.

The Storm has passed, but brazing myself for another one...

There is relative peace after the stormy weeks. The exams have passed; markings and allocation of grades completed; the second semester 2006 has come and gone; I am now brazing myself for First Semester 2007. I need to plan for a course I will be offering, three days orientation of new students, contact speakers for next year (Drug Awareness Week & HIV/AIDS Emphasis Week respectively), plan for Community Engagement, etc [the list is endless, and I need more than 24 hours].

 

Our trip to the Mocambique Island is in place, and we can't wait to experience it. Looking back, God has been with me. It was a tremendous change for me - change ranging from new assignment, relocating, lecturing, adapting, to making peace with a new province. I realise that I am still battling with the map of Cape Town. I still need to familiarise myself with so many surburbs in Cape Town. Well, one day at a time.

 

For my Devotions, I've started reading the Book of Daniel, and it sounds new to me. I am planning to enhance my spiritual and physical life. I have joined a cycling team, and I need to purchase a bike.

Rainy Sabbath - 4 November

It is raining this morning. It is going to be a lovely Sabbath, and accompanied by showers of blessing. We had good rains this year in the Western Cape, and we hope and pray that it continues to rain to benefit the farmers and increase the level of our dams and rivers. My daughter has a company, and she is so excited. On Thursday evening (2 November 2006) we attanded Faculty of Theology Banquet, and it was also coupled with the farewell of Professor J Japp & Mrs P Japp after 32 years of service at Helderberg College.

My mother's 70th Birthday - 18 Dec 2005

Last year (December 2005) my mum, Mavis Letseli, celebrated her 70th birthday, and she was so happy. I am happy because we told here how blessed we are to have been raised by her. My two sisters, Tselane & Ntshadi, were very much instrumental in arranging for the party. My mum was so happy, and she needed to hear how much he means to us.

A Calm, but eventful Week - 3 November 2006

This was a calm, but eventful week. Last night I attend and spoke at a Theology Faculty Banquet, which also included a farewell for Prof. J Japp and Mrs P Japp. Coming to think of it, I attended almost 5 or 6 banquets or farewell parties this week. One looks forward to the Sabbath where one can reconnect with Maker and King.