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AH Review June 2019
SHOWCASING ADVENT HOPE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH MINISRY ACTIVITIES

cChoaumplpeions
HEALTH MESSAGE

Come and experience the joy of fellowship

Advent Hope Seventh Day
Adventist Church

invites you

Come and fellowship with us!

Every Saturday, 9am

Advent Hope SDA Church, @Acacia Christian School, 200 Bellairs Drive,
Northriding

* Family oriented programs * Great praising and worship

Editor’s note June 2019AH ReviewSHOWCASING ADVENT HOPE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH MINISRY ACTIVITIES

If there is anything that can surpass the joy cChoHaEumApLTlpHeiMoEnSSsAGE
of coming home from a long trip it is mov-
ing into a new lovely home which has your Come and experience the joy of fellowship
title deeds. The excitement on the possi-
blities of this new place and the anticipa- About AH Review
tion of memories to be made and shared AH Review is a quarterly publication aimed at
cannot be described. You start thinking of reaching out to communities in and around
permanent renovations or upgrades that Northgate area. We seek to bring the Good
Mrs Nobusiso Mutaurwa this new property needs to become more News to all and inform the communities
about our activities. AH Review is a supporting
comfortable or just more to your taste. It confirms without a doubt ministry of the Seventh Day Adventist church.
that you are no longer are you a tenant but a real home-owner with AH Review Editorial team
all the priviledges and freedoms. That experience describes Advent Coverpage photoshoot: Tapiwa Manjengwa
Hope Chuch on just one sabbath this year when we all congregated of TopMax Photography
on our church stand on Spionkop Avenue. Read more about in on Ad designs: Chester of ThinkCreative Group
page 6. The plans for this new home are phenomenal. It shall be a Feedback
center for planning and carrying out the church’s outreach goals like
the Global Youth day programs (page10), the newly established Soup We would love to hear from you on any topics
kitchen (12) and other evangelistic programs planned by the church. raised in the AH Review. Let us know if you would
Meanwhile the church members themselves are doing a lot to spread like bible studies or clarity on any topic. Feel free to
the gospel to surrounding communities as examplified by our cover join us for worship every sabbath at this address:
page couple, the Tsikada family. Read more about them on page 14.
Advent Hope Church
CONTENTS 200 Blandford Road

6 Advent Hope at Advent Northriding
Hope AH Review contacts:
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11 Global youth day Website: http://adventhope.toc.adventist.org
celebrations Interest Coordinator:Mrs Makota
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14 Couple spreads health
message

20 Make your own milk https://www.facebook.com/adventhopes-
dachurch
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21 Stretch your exercise to https://twitter.com/adventhope-sda
new heights https://instagram.com/adventhope-sda

WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

Why worry
By Pr Tefo R. Manyane

he Merriam Webster wrong, it’s okay to prepare for
dictionary defines worry as the future and we should,
“The state of being anxious even King Solomon teaches us
over actual or potential to learn lessons of preparing
trouble”. It’s normal to worry; for the future from ants,
worrying is part of our lives. We all (Proverbs 6:6-11). But it’s not
at some point in our lives find our- always necessary to worry
selves worried about something, about the future.
whether big or small, we worry.
Webster’s definition highlights Jesus in Matthew 6:27 asks; “Can rayed such as these” Jesus then
that worry “is anxiety over poten- anyone of you by worrying add a asks “are you not more important
tial trouble” (Webster, 1982) and single hour to your life?” I would than these?”. David further says
according to Michelle Pomlett, a answer NO! And continue to add “He gives His beloved even in his
blogger, “at the top of the list of instead, that one can indeed mi- sleep”(Psalm 127:2), that means,
the top ten things people worry nus a few hours of one’s life by while you’re asleep God is busy
about is money and the future” worrying because worry sure does devising means to provide for
(Pomlett, 2016) (That is the uncer- rob us of living life to the best of you, so I ask Why worry? Why lose
tainty of the future). We worry so our ability. Jesus further implores sleep over it when God has it cov-
much about the future that some us to look around in nature. Con- ered? There’s no need to worry,
look around you, take it from na-
“... while you’re asleep God is busy devising ture, “it testifies of God’s love for
means to provide for you, so I ask why worry? man” (White, 1892) God will take
Why lose sleep over it when God has it care of you like He does the birds
covered?” of the air, the lilies of the field and
the grass of the field.

of our biggest expenses are on se- sider the birds of the air that nei- “We have nothing to fear for
curing a safer future, retirement ther sow nor reap, nor gather into the future except we shall for-
fund, car insurances and children’s barns; yet YOUR heavenly Father get the way the Lord has led us
education savings. Some of the feeds them. What about the lil- and his teachings in our past His-
world’s biggest companies make ies of the field? God provides tory” (White, Life Sketches, 1902)
money out of our worry of the fu- them with rain “and yet Solomon May God, the source of all things,
ture uncertainities. Do not get me in all his splendour was never ar- bless and keep you! Maranatha!!!



FEATURE

TheAdvent hope
of
ADVENT HOPE CHURCH

he excitement in the air was almost tan- tent, a 250 sitter, nestled on the far end of the fenced
gible. Parents, children and youth cheer- stand leaving lots of parking and playing space plus
fully mingled as they explored their soon- some lovely shaded areas promising great relaxing
to-be new home. The 11th of May 2019 space on a hot summer day .
was indeed a Sabbath with a difference, the first Organised by the Institutional Development Depart-
of its kind in many ways. Advent Hope church ment the sabbath began a bit later than normal as peo-
members and visitors congregated at the church’s ple were navigating thier way to the new and unfamiliar
vacant stand for the first time since it was bought place. Once they arrived they were too excited to settle
in 2017. down as they were eager to explore the whole area.
The dusty sand seemed not to bother the congregants
The church’s presence was clearly distinct in the as they made their way into the church where rows of
Northriding farm area. As you drive along the white chairs awaited them. Reunion Music Group from
dusty Spionkop road past many farm houses you Zimbabwe led out in the sabbath school with a theme
would not miss the huge white tent with lots of that emphasised building for the Lord. The group
cars in the parking area. It stood as a mighty for- would go on to provide music throughout the day. Our
tress inviting all who will to come and rest. The new youthul pastor (Pastor Tefo Manyane) delivered a

powerful and appropriate sermon inspiring congregants to see
the project through. “We love it, there is soo much space to
run around here,” remarked a few Adventurers as they chased
each other around during lunch time. “I love the open land and
its out-of-the-city feel .... no robots or constant cars hooting. It
feels like our real home,” said Mrs Mthembo.
“This move is to inspire the church members with the amount
of work done and yet still raise awareness on the work that lies
ahead,” said Institutuional Development departmental leader,
Mr Larry Tsikada. “It is one thing to announce to church mem-
bers that the church has bought a stand and it is another to
have them see and worship in it. They get to own the vision
once they go through such an experience,” he commented. He
and his team spearheaded the Sabbath including all the dife-
rent department leaders. Everyone pitched together to make
the day a possibility. Deacons and AMO organised the setting
up of chairs and the tent while the Deaconesses whipped up a
special meal in celebration of this remarkable day.
Although the church was a bit skeptical on the reception by the
neighbouring farms, reports afterwards showed that there was
no complaints or disturbance to the community. We continue
to pray for peace and progress and look forward to the day
when we officially reach our advent hope of moving to Advent
Hope Church residency.

Advent Hope Seventh Day Church

CHURCH
BUILDING
join as we build

A” AdDveVnEtNhToHpeOaPEt ”

CATCH THE VISION... LET’S MOVE HOME

384 Spionkop. Cnr Spionkop & Valley Road. Northriding.

Come let us build God’s sanctuary

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

InstitutioLnAaRl DRYevTeSloIKpAmDeAnt Leader

Building an

INfoSr TthIe TLUorTdION
dvent Hope church is a young vibrant full throttle and are now planning for the temporary struc-
church that is eager to serve the Lord in ture which will be going up in the next couple of weeks.
the Northriding community. As such it has This is after we went public with our Request for Quota-
embarked on an audacious project to build tion so as to appoint a contractor who will undertake the
a sanctuary that will give refuge to God’s children in project. We await the awarding of the contract and the
the neighborhood. This project has been progressing progress thereof.
well with the church purchasing land (the construc- In addition to this we hosted a BIG SABBATH on the 11
tion site) in the heart of small agricultural holdings in May 2019 at the church stand. This was quite an excit-
Northriding opposite the Northgate Shopping Centre ing Sabbath where everyone had fun in worship and also
on Boundary road near Cosmo City. thank GOD for what he has done for us. This BIG SAB-
Progress although seemingly slow has been good. The BATH was financed by the church’s Bread and Drink initia-
Institutional Development Board (IDB) is busy with tive that was aimed at creating a budget for this program
getting approvals for ensuring that we are allowed to and also to build awareness of this wonderful project. We
worship on the new site. As part of this process the have a target of raising R2 000 000.00 this year, this mon-
board has been preparing for Rezoning and a Town- ey will go a long way in establishing a Worship Structure,
ship Establishment. This is a long and tedious process pay of COJ bills, put up infrastructure around our prem-
but the Lord is on our side and we shall prevail. ises that can support our programs such as Adventurer,
To give evidence of the Lord’s hand, we received good Path Finder and AY programs including giving AH a place
news from the Town Planner that the Land Use Act for they can call a home.
the Randburg Town Planning scheme had changed. It God has been merciful, we have sunk 2 boreholes, and
was changed and came into effect in February 2019, we are in the process of mechanising these boreholes
allowing for Small Agricultural holdings such as ours and putting up the Caretaker residence, Toilets, Children’s
to have a church and worship at our premises. play areas and Gazebos amongst others things. We are
This is a welcome relief as we can now plan adequate- looking forward to the tree planting program which will
ly to have a temporary structure there and move to include assistance from the Northriding Gardening com-
our new premises as soon as possible. We have gone munity. There are exciting times ahead. We need to keep
our hands on the plough and God will do the REST.



YOUTH FEATURE

2019

GYD Acts of kindness

lobal Youth Day has always been
marked with great excitement at
Advent Hope as the church shuts
its doors and goes into the com-
munity. Clad in the signature black
GYD tshirts the church members meet
only for Sabbath school then disperse in
a few representative groups to visit spe-
cific targeted organisations in the North-
riding areas. AMO, Dorcas, Women Min-
istries, Youth, Pathfinders, Adventurers
and literally all departments come to-
gether to take part in this special day.
This year six different organisations
were visited adding two new venues
to the traditional list. In previous years
the church normally visits SANCA Reha-
bilitation Centre, Lighthouse Children’s
Home, Cheshire Home of the disabled
and Kyasands Community. This year the
local Firestation and Douglasdale police
station were added to the list. The en-
tering wedge was a need to thank these
organisations for the service they give
to the Northriding community. Grocer-
ies, clothing, food as well as religious
key rings for the police station and fire
department were given as gifts to signify

our thanks. Devotions were held there and
our music groups (True Foundation and
Luyando) rendered special songs to cheer
up the residents and workers in the differ-
ent organisations.
The church members were then given a
chance to interact with the hosts and form
contacts. One particular host stood out in
the name of Kirsten Gillies (62) at Cheshire
home of the disabled. Ever so bright and
cheery Kirsten started preaching to the
church members stating how grateful she
was for life despite having been confined
to a wheel chair for the past 30 years. “I
was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 30
years ago after I fell terribly sick on my
honeymoon. My husband brought me
here with a promise to visit every week-
end but he got married after about a year,”
she states in a matter of fact way.
Without a hint of pain in her voice she
mentions that she never had any children
since she was diagnosed early on in her
marriage and never remarried. That said
she has a clear love for them that can be
seen by anyone. Her face would light up
more when she saw the Adventurers and
she kept kissing the hand of any child that
would pass close enough. “These little
ones are so precious,” she kept saying
over and over again. “I am so grateful to
see any child and I am so grateful for life!”
Her words came as water to thirsty souls
reminding us to be grateful for all .we are
and have. “Truly inspirational,” remarked
the few church members that got chance
to talk to her. She truly was a light beaming
bright in a dark home with many disabled.
In the afternoon, True Foundation singing
group ministered in music at the Douglas-
dale Police Station where the youth hand-
ed over donations of fruits, vegetables and
key rings that would serve as a constant
reminder of the church’s visit. The visit
was successful and the donations were
received cheerfully. The rest of the church
was at Kyasands distributing food, clothing
and mingling with the community as was
done in previous years. We keep praying
for the work to keep expanding to reach
more and more in our community.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Soup kitchen

MAdiKffeIrNenGce a

he Advent Hope Community Services Department in conjuction
with the Women Ministries Department have recently instituted
a drive to feed some hungry job-seekers in an effort to reach
them for the Lord. Started about a month ago the soup kitchen
runs every Thursday just before noon along Hyperion and Pritchard
Street. “At first we used to drive around looking for destitute people like
those people who search through garbage bins for recyclable materials.
We would then stop the car and give prepackaged food. We later moved
to the Hyperion Drive location because we found lots of job seekers
looking mainly for manual jobs in that area. Currently we distribute 35
pre-packed meals and we pray with them before giving them a meal.”
She added that all are invited to join in this initiative through donations
in cash and groceries , or taking part in cooking and serving as well as
in praying for this project which they hope will be an entering wedge
for the spreading of the gospel. The community has been greatly ser-
viced and the recipients keep expressing how they really appreciate the
meals they get from the soup kitchen. Another Advent Hope family (Mr
and Mrs Ntuli and her 2 children) has also been inspired to start a soup
kitchen in their neighbourhood of Welterweldrern Park. We wish all
great success to the glory of the Most High God.

Keep running

Hebrews 12 vs 1 and 2

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the
race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the [a]author and
[b]finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him
endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at

the right hand of the throne of God.”

HEALTH FEATURE

United in
spreading the health message

One of the most striking aspects that comes to mind the Northgate Shopping Mall and near their home
when you meet Brian and Tendai is their shared pas- where they raise their four children together. Raised
sion for health and raising awareness about it in an as a vegetarian all her life by health-conscious fa-
intelligent, factual and unapologetic way. They host ther Pastor Marova and wife, Tendai runs the shop
numerous health functions in different churches with the help of her husband who is a food scientist
and sometimes even in their own home providing with vast health and medical missionary training. We
cooking classes and hands-on practical seminars for caught up with the busy couple
the enrichment of the church members and com- What was the main motivation for starting the
munity. health shop?
True to their calling to take the health message fur- We as a couple have always enjoyed a natural life-
ther than Adventist circles they opened the Well- style experience. I (Tendayi) have enjoyed the ben-
ness Way Health shop in the Northworld area on the efits of a plant-based diet for at least thirty-eight
15th of October 2019. The shop which mainly spe- years and Brian has been on it for twenty-four years
cialises in healthy foods is convinietly located near

now. Our children have been enjoying it too for at How long did it take from planning to official
least seventeen years. Our motivation was to share opening?
our experience and the blessings we have received Our first experience was in 2004 when we packed and
by following natural remedies and a plant-based sold health products in Harare to individuals and a
lifestyle with friends and our community. Thus we few health shops for a few years. We had a break and
desire Wellnessway to be our vehicle that will help tried it again in 2012 by opening a small health shop
us fulfil this passion. in a location north of Johannesburg which we ran for
a few months and closed due to reasons beyond our
control. With prayer we decided to pursue the same
desire again and God opened this opportunity in June
2018. In short, it was a 14 year journey and Wellness-
way Healthshop officially opened its doors on the 15th
of October 2018. We give thanks to God for this op-
portunity to serve Him.
When and how did you get this particular loca-
tion?
We had been praying and looking for a while until we
found this location being advertised in June 2018. We
decided to then go for it.
Describe your product range for us?
We sell a wide range of whole foods and health prod-

ucts and services. They include non-GMO and organ-
ic wholefoods, superfoods, detox products, herbal
remedies, plant-based milks, detox products, dietary
supplements, vegetarian meat and substitutes, vegan
frozen meals/foods, organic culinary herbs, skin, hair
and body products and many more.

How has this served the community?
It has opened more affordable options for individu-
als looking for healthy options. It has brought a good
variety of health products to their doorstep. We have
also obtained an opportunity to share the health mes-
sage and raise awareness as we interact with people
searching for natural health solutions.
month-end and the beginning of the month.

Any non-Adventist customers? What are your operating hours?
Yes, most of our customers are non-Adventist - from We are open
our local community and beyond. Sunday 9:30am – 4:00pm

On average how many customers do you get per Mon – Thurs 9:30am – 6:30pm
day? Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
It varies according to the time of the month and some- Saturdays Closed
times day of the week. We have more traffic between Public Holidays Generally closed

What blessings can you say you have experienced from running
the shop?
The experience of meeting new friends and getting to know them as
well as assisting them to find solutions to their health needs has been
such a blessing. Even having an opportunity to simply listen to them
and interact with them has been such a joy to us.
What has been your major challenge?
As with every venture we’ve met with a few challenges in this new
endevour which include the following:
-Going through a learning curve of understanding the exact needs of
our clients and our community, since there is a world of options to
choose from.
- Striving to meet our client base needs in the most affordable manner
and timeously.
- Being a young and small enterprise, brand development takes a long
time and a lot of energy and effort
How has the gospel been spread?
We have had an opportunity to encourage some of our clients to con-
sider trying a plant-based diet, get plenty of rest, exercise, drink lots
of water, avoid processed foods and foods that contain additives and
preservatives and a lot more on the health message.
Do you offer other services besides selling health products?
Yes we have other services that we offer ie.
Vegetarian/ vegan cooking classes
Transitional dietary counselling
Lifestyle counselling programes for individuals and groups
Water purification device sale and installation (home-based device)
Hyperbaric oxygen treament referal
What are your future plans for the health industry?
We are currently focusing on serving the health needs of our commu-
nity and grow into a well-established brand. We desire to expand our
product -mix and services to include new customer friendly concepts
to the Glory of God.
What would you recommend for those wanting to establish a
health shop?
It will be good for one to identify an area of interest and ability and
seek an opportunity to share your passion with family and friends or
the community. Believeing in the abilities or gifts that God has be-
stowed upon us enables us to TRY. It always calls for sacrifice and trust
in God especially when prospects do not look inviting or favorable.
FINALLY REMEMBER - GOD DESIRES THAT OUR HEALTH IS GOOD!
THUS, WE WISH THAT YOU -: “LET YOUR FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE …”

RECIPES

nutmilkMake your own
ne of the foods that people tend to miss when
they go on a plant-based diet is milk. It is so
convinient for cereals, teas, baking, the list goes
on. Many worry how they will replace it without
having to buy the super-expensive alternatives in
health shops. The easiest solution? Make your own
milk using various nuts or seeds!!
The method is really the same for most nuts and
sees. All you need is water, a blender and a cup of
nuts. Using the example of almond milk, here’s how
it’s done…
1. Soak one cup of almonds – around 200g – in water
for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight
2. Rinse the almonds and peel the skins off
3. Tip them into a blender, add 4 cups of water then
blitz for a few minutes until smooth
4. Secure a muslin cloth over a bowl and pour the
almond mixture over it.
5. Bunch up the cloth and squeeze the milk out, leav-
ing the pulp in the muslin (you can use the leftover
pulp to make almond flour – simply dry it out, whiz it
up again and store in a jar until needed)
Filter the milk into an airtight bottle and pop it in the
fridge where it’ll last for a good 3 to 4 days.
And there you have it! Remember that almond and
many other nut milks naturally separate – this is
nothing to worry about, just give them a good shake
before you use them. Here are a few more ideas of
other nuts you can use. The only thing that
changes is the soaking time:
Almonds: 8 to 12 hours
Hazelnuts: 8 hours
Macadamias: 8 hours
Peanuts: 8 hours
Pine nuts: 8 hours
Pecans: 4 to 6 hours
Walnuts: 4 hours
Cashews: 2 hours
Pistachios: no soaking needed
Brazil nuts: no soaking needed

EXERCISE Stretchingstretchingstretching
can make or break your workout
ou may think of stretch- creases your risk for injury. You ing, and holding each position
ing as something performed want to stretch the main muscle for about 10 seconds. You want to
only by runners or gymnasts. groups that you plan on work- keep your heart rate elevated to
But we all need to stretch in ing during that exercise session. around the same level – slightly
order to protect our mobility and For example, if you’re going to elevated, so that you’re pushing
independence. “A lot of people be running, or doing lower body more blood into your muscles
don’t understand that stretching strength exercises, you probably during your streching program. If
has to happen on a regular ba- want to stretch your hamstrings, you’re pressed for time, it may be
sis. It should be daily,” says Da- quads, glutes, and calves. You’d beneficial to skip the pre-workout
vid Nolan, a physical therapist at stretches, especially if
Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts want to do these l e g
General Hospital. stretches stand-
Stretching makes up an important
part of an exercise routine. How-
ever, not all people stretch before
exercise, so you may be wonder-
ing if stretching is important.
Here’s the reasons why it’s impor-
tant to stretch before and after a
workout.
The purpose of warming up is to
prepare mentally and physically
for your chosen activity. A typi-
cal warm up will take at least 10
minutes and involve light aerobic
movements and some dynamic
stretching that mimics the move-
ments of the activity you’re about
to perform.
When it comes to pre-workout
stretching, stretching before a
workout helps your body to be-
come more pliable, which de-

you’re already in good shape. You should do warm your workout, after your warm up. The main muscles
up exercises, though, to still get some blood flow groups used during the session are the ones that need
going to your targeted muscle groups, as this along to stretch. Post workout stretches are great for help-
with any stretching that is part of your warm up, can ing your body to move excess lactic acid out of your
help loosen muscles prior to your main workout ses- muscles, which can help you avoid post workout sore-
sion. Post stretches or maintenance stretches are just ness. Post workout stretches also help get the muscle
as or if not more important than stretching prior to back to their original length.

TYPES OF STRETCHES ADVANTAGES OF STRETCHING

Static stretch: stretching a muscle to the point of • reduce muscle tension, and make the body feel
mild discomfort and holding that position, typically more relaxed
for at least 30 seconds or longer. • increase the range of motion
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF): • prevent muscle strains: a strong pre-stretched
methods vary, but typically PNF involves holding a muscle resists stress better than a strong un-
stretch while contracting and relaxing the muscle. stretched muscle
Dynamic stretch: performing gentle repetitive • prevent joint strains
movements, such as arm swings, where one gradu- • reduce the risk of back problems
ally increases the range of motion of the move- • prepare the body for strenuous exercise
ment, but always remains within the normal range • increase ‘body awareness’
of motion. • promote circulation
Ballistic or bouncing stretches: involves going into • for females, reduces the severity of painful men-
a stretch and performing bouncing or jerking move- struation (dysmenorrhea)
ments to increase range of motion. • increase the learning, practice, and performance of
Most research on stretching has focused on static many types of skilled movements
stretching; there is less evidence on other forms.

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching