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School Day to Day

Magazine Term 3-4

2017

We were blessed with an

opportunity to serve during 2017-

at the year that marks 500 Years of

Reformation”

Our

pastors were happy to share their

understanding of what reformation

means and the five solas.

We believe that you will also be

blessed while going through short

explanations of what each sola

means.

What does 500 years of Reformation mean? The Gospel was anew discovered – justification no longer constitutes a threat (God judges me), but became liberation (God acquits me). And although many are trying to go other ways, it is still by faith in Jesus Christ that we are justified by God and may live as liberated children of God. -The Reformation rediscovered that by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ of Himself we are reconciled with God, we may live in a relationship of peace with God, we have a new obedience to serve God. That also has an impact on our relationship with our neighbor.-The Bible was translated in the vernacular. Not only some clergy but all believers could hear and understand the message of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Today the Bible is still translated in more and more dialects, and is still changing the world every day by changing people’s hearts. The Reformers taught the cohesion in God’s Word. By knowing God, we also know ourselves. It is still the principle of the live of every believer: to know God more and more so to give Him

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all the honor. Eph 2:8,9: For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.- Through following Jesus Christ in His office of Highest Prophet, Priest and King, we are also prophets, priests and kings in our daily work and living – this discovery by the Reformation directs us to be co-workers of God, every day of our lives: in our homes, at our work, at school, in church, everywhere. -Rev Hannes Breytenbach

While asked to reflect on the statement se made at the beginning of the year “My primary focus is to create conducive teaching and learning environment that is in accordance with the school vision/ mission, constitution and the South African Schools Act. Inculcate a Christian foundation in learners as written in Proverbs 22: 6 and to motivate all

Left-Principal G Maknada and her vice principal Ms S Mopane at the school leaders workshop

foundation in learners as written in Proverbs 22: 6 and to motivate all staff at large to live according to Mathew 28. This helps all of us to grow spiritually in community that offers best educators and produces excellent results at the end of each term” Principal G Makanda The principal had the following to say: “Everything went well, nothing went out of line. Staff continued on morning devotions and this helped them to remain on track. Learners were also taught the word” Principal G Makanda

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1-Sola Scriptura

It is commonly said that: temptations are more intense these days, that we ought

to look somewhere else other than the scriptures to understand ourselves, our

purpose and life in general. It is said that things and times have changed and so

should be our reasoning that people should be allowed to believe wat they want

to as long as they don’t do it at the expense of others or as long as it works for

them and that all religion, faith or belief system must be accommodated

somehow. These ideas are in line with Gods word on the contrary. Scripture

clearly discriminate any belief, faith, worship or action that is not in line with

Gods word. Let’s see from the scripture itself: “…and how from childhood you

have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you

wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by

God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in

righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good

work.” imothy : - SCRIPTURE ALONE

“Lesedi la Ditshaba” translated the

light of the nation is a Christian

school that is founded in the gospel

of Jesus Christ as revealed by the

Holy Scriptures and as contained in

the Articles of the Christian faith (i.e.

the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic

Confession and the Canons of Dordt).

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2-Sola Fide-

Sola fide means that believers are declared righteous by faith alone through

Jesus Christ (Rom.3:24-26).It is by faith in Jesus Christ that our sins are forgiven.

Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Rom.10:10).Faith is what pleases God,

without it, it is impossible to please God (He.11:6).

As we celebrate 500

years of Reformation,

we can be comforted

to know that through

the sacrifice of Christ

on the cross,

by Faith we are made

children of God. We

have peace with God.

We can talk with our

Father every day

because of what

Christ has done for us

on the cross.

We are called to live by Faith that pleases God, in our work, school and in our spiritual walk- Rev P Kgatle

Chess team playing with

Johannes Calvyn Laerskool

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Staff members also showed

that they are not too old or too

serious to have fun. We are

very thankful to have them.

Grade R learners enjoying the

obstacle course

3-Sola Gratia

Sola gratia means 'only by grace'. It

tells us how we should approach

God: ka kgaugelo fela.

Do you think that God will bless

everyone who prays to him or offers

him something? You hear it often,

but it is wrong. Because everyone is

a sinner, God is not under any

obligation to give us anything. On

the contrary, we deserve eternal

punishment instead! You and I

cannot do anything about it.

Is obeying the law an option? No,

because God is holy and demands

perfect obedience. This is a great

shock: I am worse than I

thought!!Wait, there is a way out.

You find it in Romans 3:21: God

gives the obedience and

righteousness of Jesus Christ to

everyone who believes in him. Stop

sending in your wish lists to God.

Repent and be reconciled to God.

God accepts you, a sinner, by grace

alone. Pray, pleading only on what

Jesus has done for you. Live for

Jesus in a humble way. And praise

God for his mercy on you!!(Read

more in Romans qm16-17, Romans

2 and 3, Galatians 2:15-21, Galatians

3:23-29.)-Rev Boersma

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FAREWELL

FAREWELL FAREWELL

Sadly we have to bid farewell to one of the Board

members, Mr T Moncho. Mr Moncho also served behind

the scenes as Gods instruments to keep the school

running. We thank the Lord for all is gifts and believe that

the Lord will provide someone as gifted, patient, kind and

firm as Mr Moncho was.

We also have to greet Ms F Madumo., the current Grade 2

teacher who served with passion. We will surely miss her

years of experience and expertise. The spirit is willing but

the body is weak. May the Lord grant her peace, provide

her with more wisdom and open a new door for her to

serve Him faithfully till he comes for his church.

Grade R class of 2017 – On the 3rd of November 2017 the

school celebrated and rejoiced with the Grade R learners

who will be starting the new phase, Foundation in 2018.

We thank the Lord for all the proceedings and the

outstanding work done by everyone who was involved.

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4. Solus Christus

“He has delivered us from the

dominion of darkness and

transferred us to the kingdom of His

beloved Son, in whom we have

redemption, the forgiveness of sin”-

Colossians 1:13-14.

Scripture explicitly shows that no amount of charity work, prayer, church

attendance, and good works will get us to heaven or make us right with God. All

people are formed in sin and are born Gods enemies and under his wrath. No one

can be reconciled or accepted if not in Christ. It’s only in Him that we can be

forgiven. It’s only in Him that we can be redeemed; it’s only in Him that we can be

transferred from the dominion of darkness; it is only in Him that we can have life

and be called children of God.

Often we forget this. We put all efforts in making sure that our children have

money to go to school, have food, participate in the number of different activities

to show case their talents, clothes, shelter etc. All these are not wrong in

themselves however they should not be the primary goal when we deal with

children. The gospel of Christ is what must be preached daily to our children. As

much as we need the gospel as adults our children need that also.

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt

in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone... For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his

name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no

end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold

it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The

zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”Isaiah : -

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Testimonies

Separated Grade R

yard –class and play

area

Walled yard all

around the school

premises

These are just some of the achievements we

enjoyed this year

Needs

Though a lot was archived in 2017, a lot more must still be done. We are thankful

for the Lord for the finances that came through school fees payments (primary

source of income), donations from our brothers and sisters in the Lord,

contributions to fund raising, constant prayers done in private and in our

knowledge, voluntary work by the Board members…It’s all because of God’s grace.

The school welcomes any form of donations which will contribute to its running.

Our banking details: Christian School Lesedi la Ditshaba, ABSA bank, Number

4057855204, Pretoria North.

Our address: 1343 Block GG Soshanguve 0152.

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5- Soli Deo Gloria What it means? To the ultimate glory of God alone “We are spiritually dead and legally guilty before God. If any of us is to escape hell and enjoy pleasures at God’s right hand forever, God himself will have to raise us from spiritual death and provide a way for his wrath to be absorbed and his heart to be one hundred percent for us, despite our sin. So God, in his great mercy sent Christ to bear our punishment and become our righteousness. Christ alone is our all-wrath-removing sacrifice, and Christ alone is our justifying righteousness” Ephesians 2:5. We must live our entire lives before the face of God, under the authority of God and for his glory alone. By John Piper

- Rev BA Matlaela (Chairperson of Christian School Lesedi La Ditshaba)

“TO THE ONLY GOD, OUR SAVIOUR, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, BE GLORY, MAJESTY, DOMINION AND AUTHORITY BEFORE ALL TIME AND

NOW AND FOREVER. AMEN” Jude: 25

2018 CALENDER

Term Opening Closing

First 17 January 28 March Second 10 April 22 June Third 17 July 21 September Fourth 9 October 6 December

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MEANS OF CONTACTING THE SCHOOL- STILL AVAILABLE

Scheduled visits

Learners’ communication/ homework book

Telephone number 012798 2407 /0828087759

Email address: lesedi.gg@gmail.com

Postal address; PO Box 157 Soshanguve 0152

Physical Address: 1343 Block GG Soshanguve 0152

Appointment to meet with teachers and or principal during break