Announcements

Announcements

  • Music Day

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 05 June, 2015


    For more information , click here to view our Online Calendar for Sabbath 13 June.

  • Literature Evangelism

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 04 June, 2015


    On Sabbath 6 June at 3:00pm, every church member is invited to come and be part of Literature Envangelism with the Personal Ministries Department. Speak Bro Vernon Crouch for more information.
  • Board Meeting

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 27 May, 2015


    All Board Members are friendly reminded about our meeting tomorrow Sabbath, 6 June at church. Time will be announced in church tomorrow.
  • Q&A Session with Dr's Alonzo and June Smith

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 27 May, 2015


    Have you ever asked yourself...
    Why am I still single? Everybody around me is getting married besides Me? What's wrong with Me?"
    These questions will be answered on Sunday 31 May 2015 at 7:00pm @ Bellville Adventist Church. Drs Alonzo & June Smith, specialist relationship building & marriage counselling, will present and cover all the questions. All welcome. ITS FOR FREE!!!
  • Pathfinder and Adventures Club

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 14 May, 2015


    Club members and parents to please take note of the following.

    Sabbath, 16 May: Club from 15h00 to 16h00
    Sunday, 17 May: C
    Sabbath, 23 May: Club from 15h00 to 17h00 (note - 1hr longer)
    Sunday, 24 May: No Club
    Fri 29 - Sun 31 May: Camp (Please don't forget your deposits)

    Please speak to Ronelle and/or Bongi Nkabinde for more information.
  • Health Ministries Events

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 14 May, 2015


    Bellville Health Ministries is one of most active departments and they invite all our church members to become involved by experiencing a healthier lifestyle.

    May Meatless Mondays Challenge - The congregation has been challenged to take part in this initiative for the month of May. Feel free to share with us what you have been doing to stay away from Meat.

    16 May | World Hypertension Day - An afternoon programme is scheduled at 4PM for Hypertension and Natural Remedies that will be presented by Sr Charlene Pieterse.

    17 May | Walking Club - If weather permits, join us for a 5km walk and calorie burning exercises at 8AM at the Danie Uys Park opposite DF Malan High School.
  • Ambassador Bible Conference

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 14 May, 2015


    The first Ambassador Bible Conference will be held at Ravensmead SDA Church. Youth are encouraged to join and meet youth from all over the peninsula. Click here to view the poster for more information.
  • Health Weekend Events

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 15 April, 2015


    Sabbath 18 April at 16h00: The Bellville Health Department will be hosting a health program with Niclole Koning (Food Technologist) who will present "How to read labels for better nutrition" followed by a healthy cooking demonstration by Rachel Lewis on smoothies, lunch and desserts.

    Sundy 19 April  at 9h00: A family 6km fitness challenge for FREE (kids can bring bicycles along), at Dirk Uys Park, opposite DF Malan High School. A fitness trainer will present proper stretching techniques and core exercises for strength.

    Come and join us for a healthy weekend. All welcome!
  • Volkskerk Conference

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 15 April, 2015


    Church members are friendly reminded of the use of our church building by the Volkskerk denomination on Sunday 19 April from 9h00am. All Deaconry Officers are requested to please meet with Head Deacon and Deaconess immediately after the church service.
  • Congress: SAU Stewardship Ministries

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 10 April, 2015


    Sabbath 9 May will be free and open to all at the Good Hope Centre - click here for the poster
  • A Contemporary Acapella Cantata

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 10 April, 2015


    Make sure you do not miss this all-new acapella cantata by Lisa-Marie Smith and Ongama Masiba performed by The Cape Town Ensemble.

    Sunday 12 April 2015 | Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School | 16h00 | R80 per person

    Seats are limited. Contact Ntsiki Masiba at 0723748819 or ntsikimasiba@yahoo.com for bookings.
  • Fundraiser: Pathfinder & Adventurers Club Games Evening

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 09 April, 2015


    There will be Pathfinder & Adventurer classes from 3-4pm this Sabbath (11 April). Take note of the following upcoming events:

    Sabbath 18 April: Games Evening (Fundraising Event) at 19h00 in the Church Hall. There will be various games to play, ranging from 30 seconds, dominoes, face painting, a minute to win it, ect. Each game will cost only R5. There are prizes to be won and raffles. Food will be on sale (Rotis and curry, pancakes, doughnuts, etc.) All church members to please come and support the effort.

    Camp: Date of camp to be announced soon.
  • Morning Fitness

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 04 April, 2015


    The Health Department will have a Morning Fitness event on Sunday 19 April at Dirk Uys/Jack Miller Park in Boston Bellville (opposite DF Malan High School).

    If you want to make a good change in your lifestyle, then this is your opportunity. Speak to Sonja Lewis (Health Department Leader) for more information.
  • Concert: Cover Me and His Men

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 01 April, 2015


    Cover Me and His Men will be in Concert on Sunday 10 May 2015 at the Bellville Civic Theatre starting at 15h30. Click here for more details.
  • Personal Ministries Day

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 26 March, 2015


    This coming Sabbath, 4 April is Personal Ministries Day.

    Every first Sabbath of every month is dedicated to Personal Ministries Day. Join us this week for Fasting & Prayer. More details to follow.
  • Festival of Praise

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 26 March, 2015


    The Annual Festival of Praise is taking place at Helderberg College on tomorrow, 28th of March 2015 at 3:30pm. Click here for more info.
  • Cape Conference Youth Congress 2015

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 12 March, 2015


    The Cape Conference Youth Congress is scheduled for 12-16 June 2015 at the ATKV Hartenbos Resort, Mossel Bay. Registration must be done via SEMM (SunPlus Event Multilingual Management) Seventh-day Adventist system that coordinates workflfows between attendees, events, hotels, etc. Click here to register. Click here to log-in once you have registered to complete your event booking process.

    Click here to view the poster.

    For more information, contact Pastor Patrick Stander at patrick.stander@sdacape.co.za or cell phone 0761462412.
  • Good Hope Primary School Concert

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 11 March, 2015


    Be part of the 'Gospel Under the Stars' at Good Hope Primary School this coming Saturday evening at 19:30. The weather forecast promises a beautiful warm and windless evening. Come and enjoy praising His Name and socialising with friends.

  • Adventist World Radio (AWR)

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 08 March, 2015


    Around the world, people from all walks of life are listening to Adventist World Radio and responding to the gospel message. “I am a student in the Middle East ….” “I come from a poor family in Vietnam ….” “More listeners in my Maasai community are joining me every day ….” God is using AWR’s broadcasts – on shortwave, AM/FM, on demand, and podcasts – to carry His love directly into people’s homes and hearts. We invite you today to partner with AWR in this vital ministry.


  • Good Hope High School Concert

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 06 March, 2015


    Good Hope High School is raising funds. Please support their concert planned for 22 March 2015 on Campus. See attached letter from the school.

  • Adventist Community Service

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 06 March, 2015


    It's time for love sharing!!!

    Senior household members, please return your hearts on the 7th of March. Make sure you don't break the chain of love by being a missing link.

    Thank you for your support.
  • Youth & Campus Ministries Sabbath Opening Rally

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 06 March, 2015


    You are invited to a Youth and Campus Ministries Sabbath Opening Rally this evening, 27 March at UWC at 6h30 PM. The guest speaker will be Pastor Michael Polite from the USA, who is currently serving as the Associate Chaplain of Faith Development at Andrews University.

  • Prayer Request Received

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 05 March, 2015


    We have received prayer requests for the following people:

    Bro Aaron (Ronnie) Isaacs
    Bro Graham May
    Sis Sherolynne Rhoode

    Do you have a prayer request? Submit it to us by completing the Prayer Request form.
  • Adventist World Radio (AWR)

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 05 March, 2015


    “I go to bed listening to the radio,” read the letter from the Adventist World Radio listener in South America. “I wake up with a strengthened spirit. Thank you for helping me recuperate day by day.” By generously supporting the AWR annual offering next week, you will be a partner in bringing God’s peace and comfort to those who need it most.
  • Donations for Cape Fire Disaster

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 04 March, 2015


    Dear friends, we are kindly requesting that you bring non perishable foodstuff (tinned food etc.), blankets and clothes to the Olympiad at Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone on Sunday, 8 March.

    This will be collected and delivered to the Lakeside fire department in aid of those affected by the fires that are currently raging around Cape Town.

    We will also be engaging in operation clean up when the fires have been put out. This information will be communicated in due time - Ps Patrick Stander | Public Affairs | Cape Conference of SDA

  • Adventurers and Pathfinders

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 04 March, 2015


    There will be Adventurer classes at 3pm this Sabbath (7 March). There will be no Pathfinder classes this Sabbath, as they will join Personal Ministries.  Adventurers to bring a book, pencil and their homework along. Pathfinders to complete their homework for the 14th of March and drill practice for 15th March. Homework: know the pathfinder pledge and law, the old testament, charity research.

  • Bulletin Contributions

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 03 March, 2015


    The Communication Team would like to invite you to have an active part in the content of our Bulletin.  Do you enjoy reading? and often come across an interesting article you think would encourage someone else? How about your favourite hymn or poem, or maybe even one you have written yourself? Why not share it on our Bulletin! Simply visit our website and click the e-Bulletin tab from the menu to submit your contributions or click here now.
  • A Notice to Parents

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 03 March, 2015


    Deacons often find themselves running after children. We therefore ask that parents accompany their children when using our toilets and parents to be mindful of their children playing around outside of church. We trust we have your full support.
  • Parking of Vehicles

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 03 March, 2015


    When parked on church grounds, we ask that you kindly adhere to the requests and directions provided by the deacons on duty. We also request that when you park in the road, that you do so respectfully without blocking drive-ways of our neighbours. We trust we have your full support.
  • Baptism Class

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 02 March, 2015


    Elder Calvin Desai is conducting the Baptism class in the Church Office, upstairs. Those interested are welcome to join the class.
  • Business (Community) Meeting

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 27 February, 2015

    All our church members are invited to attend our Business/Community Meeting on Saturday, 7 March 2015 at 6:30PM
  • Pathfinder Classes

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 26 February, 2015


    Pathfinders will resume their classes from 3pm - 4pm on Sabbath 28 February 2015. Pathfinders are reminded to come with their neckerchief, a book and a pen/pencil. Parents are welcome.

    On Sunday, 1 March, Drilling and Fitness will take place at church from 9am to 11am.

    On Sabbath 7 March, the Pathfinder Club will join the Personal Ministries for the activities planned for the day.
  • IICM Training

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 26 February, 2015


    The Cape Conference will conduct their 5th International Institute of Christian Ministries (IICM) Training for this year. All persons interested to receive IICM Certification in any specialisation area are welcome to attend.

    Click here for more details.
  • Adventist World Radio (AWR)

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 25 February, 2015


    An Adventist World Radio listener in South America wrote, “Your music and messages offer peace and comfort to the human soul. I am very sad when, for any reason, your stations are not transmitting to this area.” Plan now to thoughtfully support AWR’s annual offering on March 14, so the voice of hope can continue to be heard in nearly 100 languages around the world. For a closer look at AWR, go to YouTube.com/awrweb.
  • Youth (baysic ) Launch

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 25 February, 2015


    The Youth (baysic) Launch will be held at the Helderberg Nature Reserve on Sabbath 28 February 2015. The cut off date for entry fees is Thursday 26 February as we would like to pay on Friday 27 February. We will leave immediately after the church service. Contact Wayne Martin (Youth Leader) at +27825773401 for further details.
  • Teachers Training

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 20 February, 2015


    Attention Pastors, Elders, Clerks, Adventurer, Pathfinder & Ambassador Leaders

    This is a kind reminder that we will be having training for all Adventurer (Rainbow, Busy Bee, Sunbeam,Builder & Helping Hand) and Pathfinder (Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager & Guide) teachers and counselors. Please bring your own stationary along.

    All Ambassador leaders and their assistants are invited to attend training in how to teach the Ambassador Curriculum.

    Venue: Riverside Primary School
    Date: Sunday 22 February 2015
    Time: 9:00 AM
    Dress code: Casual (no uniform required)

    Please bring your own refreshments.
  • Adventist Community Service

    Announced by Anonymous on 19 February, 2015


    This is a friendly reminder about the love sharing chain of hearts. Please return your heart with a soft offering on the first Sabbath in March. Your contribution will enable us to feed a hungry child during the 2 Fishes & 5 Loaves of Bread Project in March.

    All interested in ACS outreach work to please remain behind for 5 minutes this coming Sabbath after the service in the hall.

  • Pathfinder & Adventurer Clubs Classes

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 19 February, 2015


    We would like to thank those who have contributed and supported the launch of the Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs last week.

    Classes will commence this Sabbath (21 Feb) at 15h00 PM and parents are encouraged to please bring their children and to complete the registration forms. Registration closes on 28 February 2015.
  • Seniors Prayer Meeting (SPM)

    Announced by Anonymous on 16 February, 2015

    Feel free to join our SPM on Tuesday at 10 AM at the home of Bro & Sis Malley. Contact Br Vernon Crouch (Personal Ministries Leader) at 021-931-4588 for more information

  • Seniors Prayer Meeting (SPM)

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 13 February, 2015

    Feel free to join our SPM on Tuesday at 10AM at the home of Sis Baron. Next week we will meet at Bro and Sis Malley's residence.

    Contact Br Vernon Crouch (Personal Ministries Leader) at 021-931-4588 for more information.

  • Launch of the Pathfinder and Adventurer Club

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 13 February, 2015

    The Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs will have their launch this coming Sabbath, 14 February 2015 at the Bellville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15h00. At 14h30 we will be marching from the Park in Eendrag Street. We invite all our members, young and old to support us.

    Click below for more information, what these clubs are all about.

    Pathfinders
    Adventurers

  • Vacancies at Bellville SDA Church

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 12 February, 2015


    The ministries of this church are the life blood of this church.  You will want to become involved where your spiritual needs can be fulfilled and where you can share what God has done in your life.  Whether it is joining in Personal Ministries or becoming part of the youth group (baysic), we want for you to find a place to serve and a place to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    We have the following vacancies available.

    Adventist Community Services (ACS) Secretary
    Adventist Woman Ministries (AWM) Leader
    Personal Ministries Secretary

    This is your opportunity to play an active part in God's missionary work. Contact any of our elders if you are interested.

  • RAYS 2015

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 31 January, 2015

    This is a kind reminder that the registration deadline for RAYS in Cape Town which is scheduled for 6-8 February 2015 is Monday, 26 January at 11:00 in the morning. Kindly note that we will not be able to accommodate any late registrations. 

    For those who'll be attending RAYS next week at Helderberg College please note that check in begins at 18:30 on Friday evening and the opening ceremony will start at 19:30 sharp. Also note that no sleeping arrangements have been made. Also remember that registration for the Adventurer Swimming Gala and the AY/Ambassador/Pathfinder olympiad will take place at RAYS on Sunday, 8 February.

  • Board Meeting

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 30 January, 2015

    All Board Members are to please diarise and attend the Board Meeting scheduled for Sunday, 8 February 2015.

  • Personal Ministries Brainstorming Session

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 28 January, 2015

    The Personal Ministries Department will have a special afternoon get together session from 16h00 to 18h00 to have a look at how we as the Bellville Congregation can reach out to the various families in the Bellville area sharing our faith and evangelise the area. We invite you to come with your ideas, suggestions and plans. Let's brainstorm together. Each and every member is welcome to attend. Your support and participation will be appreciated.

  • Health Ministries - Afternoon Program

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 21 January, 2015

  • Ten Days of Prayer

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 12 January, 2015

    #SavetheDate: Experience ten life-changing days with the Savior as you start your year with prayer during the Ten Days of Prayer, January 7-17, 2015. The Ten Days of Prayer is a time to organize a group of friends, neighbors, church members, or family to spend uninterrupted time together in prayer. 

    Find more resources and sign up today at www.TenDaysofPrayer.org.
  • Northern District 2 Rally

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 11 January, 2015

    A special combined Dedication and Ordination Service for all new officers as well as other planned activities will be held on Sabbath 17 January 2015 at the Kuils River SDA Church. Bellville Church will be closed and we will fellowship at Kuils River Church for the day. A request is that all officers please diarise to attend.

  • Baby Dedication and Communion Service

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 19 December, 2014

    Our District Pastor, Neville W. Carolus will be conducting the ser Baby Dedication and Communion Services. These are both very special services and you are invited to join us.
  • Last eBulletin for the year

    Announced by Godwin Bruinders on 11 December, 2014

      Please note that our last eBulletin for 2014 will be issued on Thursday 18 December for Sabbath 20 December and will resume on Thursday 29 January 2015. Announcements can still be submitted via the website using the Announcement page. Any questions in this regard can be directed to Godwin Bruinders at godwinb@bellvilleadventistchurch.org