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2013

Bulletin 2015

FeesuitgaweFestive Issue

- A Secure Lifestyle -

Eldopark

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On behalf of Eldopark’s Board of Directors, I wish to bid you peace in the Christmas season.

Kerstyd is ‘n tyd van dankbaarheid vir iedere en elke seëning wat ons daagliks ontvang. Die Direksie wil ook graag al die inwoners wat ‘n verskil in Eldopark en ander mense se lewens gemaak het bedank.

Christmas time is also a time of gifts. When deciding what you should give by means of a gift,

I suggest the following gifts:

To your enemy – Forgiveness

To your opponent – Tolerance

To your friend – Your kindness

To every child – A good example

To your beloved – Your heart

To all – Charity

To yourself – Respect.

‘n Geseënde Kersfees aan almal

Eldopark Groete,Willem Odendaal

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Eldopark Bestuur / Management:

Uitvoerende Bestuurder / Executive Manager: Jalane van Wyk 082 492 5684

Sekuriteit / Security:

Henry Hall 084 321 9137

Eldopark Kantoor / Office:Kantoor nr: 012 658 0141

Eldopark Bestuurs selfoon: 072 862 9842

Eldopark Sekuriteit selfoon: 072 863 1499

Fax nr: 0866 49 69 49

E-mail adress: [email protected]

Web page: http://www.eldopark.co.za

Facebook: Eldopark eldo

Kantoor ure/ Office hours: Weeksdae / Week days: 7:00 -17:00

Vrydae / Friday: 7:00 - 14:00

Eldopark Sekuriteitshek / Security Gate:365 - Security Manager: Koos du Toit

Tel nr: 012 658 0006

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MAANDELIKSEHEFFING / MONTHLY LEVY:

Nuwe Heffing vanaf 1 Maart 2015

R1295.45New Levy from 1 March 2015

Bankbesonderhede / Banking Detail:

Instansie/ Institution: ABSA Centurion

Rekeninghouer: / Account Holder: Eldoraigne x 23 & 28 HEV

Tak kode / Branch code: 632 005

Rekening nr / Account nr: 404 589 3123

Verwysings nr: U ERF NR / Reference nr: YOU’RE STAND NR

Gebruik asb u erf nr in alle korrespondensie

Debiteure / Debtors 30 November 2015Huidiglik / Current: R 45 659.00

Legal action has been taken against accounts 90 and 120 days in arrears.

Baie dankie aan al die inwoners wat getrou hulle heffing betaalThanks to the residents that keep their levy account updated

Begroting:

Die begroting vir 2016/2017 sal Januarie 2016 gepubliseer en aan die inwoners versprei word.

“A Budget is telling your money where to go… Instead of wondering where it went”

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NB!! INDIEN U REKENING AGTERSTALLIG IS, EN GEEN REËLING MET DIE HEV IS GEMAAK NIE, SAL U NAAM GELYS WORD OP DIE KREDIETBURO.

Beste Inwoner

In lyn met goeie skuld invorderingspraktyke, het die HEV besluit om te affilieër met ’n goedgekeurde kredietburo (TPN). Hierdie affiliasie sal ’n positiewe impak op daardie inwoners wat wel hulle heffingrekening betaal te wete ’n goeie kredietrekord.

Vir dié inwoners wat nie voor, of op, die sewende van die maand hulle heffingrekeninge betaal nie, sal dit ’n negatiewe impak op hulle kredietrekord hê asook “swartlysting” tot gevolg hê. Alle wanbetalers sal voortaan ’n SMS ontvang waarin hulle versoek word om hulle heffingrekening te vereffen binne die ooreengekome periode.

Gaan asseblief u maandstaat noukeuring deur om sodoende te verseker dat u betalings op datum is. Indien u rekening agterstallig is, kontak die HEV om reëlings te tref om dit op datum te bring voor die proses soos hierbo genoem, op 1 Januarie 2016 in werking treë.

Dear Resident.

In line with good debtor management practices the HOA has decided to affiliate with an approved Credit Bureau (TPN). For the vast majority of members who pay their levies on time, this will have a positive outcome as it will reflect a positive credit standing. 

However, for some members who do not keep their account up to date by paying their full levy in advance before or on the 7th of each month, this will result in a negative credit record that could result in them being "blacklisted". Henceforth, all non-payers will receive notification via SMS as to their outstanding levies and if not settled within the agreed period

Please peruse your monthly statement to ensure that your payments are up to date. If not, make arrangements with the HOA Office to get your statement up to date before the process is implemented on the 1 January 2016. 

Financial Committee

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Panic ButtonsPanic buttons can be purchased at the Security office @ R513.00 incl VAT - Once off cost.

Quickly send an alert with the HOC Panic Button - this service links you to the Security Guard House from anywhere on your property and in Eldopark -24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s more convenient than ever to carry a single-point access application right in your pocket.

Instant access to Armed Response - Monitor Net - via the Security Guard House.

Link your existing alarm system to our 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Security Guards, by adding a RAC 2000 Receiver. Contact the office for more detail - 012-658-0414

Builders Holiday from 12 Dec 2015 to 13 Jan 2016NO BUILDING PLEASE!

Please take note: No building or related activities (painting, carpentry, etc.)

between 12 December 2015 and 12 January 2016.First and foremost for security!

And also to calm down the rough & tumble of the year

Indentifikasie van Honde

Elke jaar gedurende Desember laat sekere inwoners hulle honde aan hul eie lot oor. Ons het gedurende die jaar in verskeie nuusbriewe gevra dat inwoners hulle honde moet

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identifiseer. Sekuriteit word telkemale geskakel om honde wat ontsnap het aan te keer en na hulle huise te neem. Ons doen egter weer `n beroep op alle inwoners. Sorg asb dat daar `n betroubare persoon na julle honde omsien.

Alle honde moet asb `n identifikasiedisket aan hulle halsbande hê. Die disket moet `n kontaknommer van die inwoner/eienaar bevat. Indien honde ontsnap en in die strate

aangekeer moet word, sal`n boete van R1000 per hond gehef word. Inwoners sal geskakel word indien hulle hond ontsnap sodat die inwoner die huisoppasser kan verwittig. Eldopark beskik nie oor fasilitiete om honde wat ontsnap te huisves nie. Daar is aan Sekuriteit opdrag gegee om die DBV te skakel en honde sonder identifikasie te kom haal.

Vuurwerke

Die Wet op Omgewingsbeheer, 1989 en die Regulasies op Geraasbeheer, 1999 skryf swaar boetes en selfs tronkstraf voor ingeval ‘n persoon skuldig bevind sou word aan die veroorsaking van ‘n steurnis(“nuisance”).

Daarbenewens beskik die Metropolitaanse Munisipaliteit van Tswhane oor omvatende voorskrifte wat nagekom moet word vir die hou van private vuurwerkvertonings.

Die Direksie doen graag 'n beroep op inwoners om hulle darvan te weerhou om klappers te skiet of soortgelyke vertonings te hou. Afgesien daarvan dat dit gewoonlik onwettig is, hou dit ook ‘n brandgevaar in, kan dit ongelukke veroorsaak en word troeteldiere geweldig getraumatiseer. Eienaars van diere asook die Dierebeskermingsvereniging(DBV) ondervind telkens oneindige probleme tydens jolighede van hierdie aard.

Om plesierig te wees is goed solank dit nie onplesierigheid veroorsaak nie.

City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department lays down law for use of fireworks

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The City of Tshwane’s Fire Safety Section is currently enforcing legislation regarding fireworks in the municipal area to ensure public safety at shopping centers and malls in the event of a fire or other hazards.

The Fire Brigade would like to warn any person who discharges any fireworks within the area of jurisdiction of the City of Tshwane and any person who permits any fireworks to be discharged on any premises without the written permission of the Chief Fire Officer will be guilty of an offence and will be duly prosecuted.

The Fire Brigade Service wishes to share the following important information with residents:

During the festive season, many ignorant people in Tshwane will set off fireworks without the permission of the Chief Fire Officer. This may cause a fire hazard, noise nuisance and, in severe cases, injury.

Where are fireworks allowed to be discharged?

NOWHERE on a private residential premise within the boundaries of Tshwane!

The Fire Brigade Services may grant written permission for the private discharge of fireworks on the following sites only:

Sports fields not owned by the City of Tshwane, but only after written approval has been obtained from the owner.

Smallholdings, on condition that, in the opinion of an authorised member of the Fire Brigade Services, the vegetation, shrubs and/or crops on the smallholding under consideration permit the discharge.

Any other suitable open spaces not owned by the City of Tshwane.

The private discharge of any fireworks must be supervised by a responsible person of 18 years of age or older.

Is it legal to set off fireworks?

NO! It is not legal to set off fireworks, UNLESS you have written permission from the Chief Fire Officer.

The residents can help to ensure a safer festive season by alerting the Fire Brigade Services Division of contraventions regarding the above. Complaints regarding fireworks can be reported to the following:

Metro Police on 012 358 7095/6 for any complaints or disturbance of peace. Fire Brigade on 012 310 6300/6400 in the case of a fire hazard to premises, or

012 310 6200 during office hours (08:00 to 16:00) Inspector of Explosives on  012 393 2767 or 082 822 8217 in the case of fireworks

and issues related to dealers in fireworks

Pets

8.1 The Local Authority by-laws relating to pets are applicable and will be strictly enforced.

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8.2 A Member or tenant may not keep more than two dogs on their property without the written permission of the HOA.

8.3 Poultry, pigeons, aviaries, wild animals or livestock may not be kept on the ELDOPARK ESTATE.

8.4 Pets are not permitted to roam the streets and dogs must be kept on a leash in all areas at all times.

8.5 Should animal excrement be deposited in a public area the pet owner shall be responsible for the immediate removal thereof.

8.6 Every pet must wear a collar with a tag indicating the name, telephone number and address of its owner. Stray pets without identification tags will be impounded and handed to the SPCA.

8.7 The HOA reserves the right to request the Member or tenant to remove his/her pet should it become a nuisance.

8.8 Where pets become a nuisance and where owners do not comply to municipal regulations regarding animal control/behaviour and complaints received by fellow residents, and after warnings issued by the HOA to such owners, the matter will be handed over to the local authorities requesting the pets to be removed from Eldopark without prejudice to the HOA to take appropriate further action.

8.9 No animal slaughtering.

Skakel gerus vir Delmarie (Melles 43) by 071 354 1523 om troeteldiere gedurende die vakansie te versorg.

Rules of the Street.

Although Eldopark is a child friendly environment, residents should bear in mind that the streets are still and will always will be part of the City Council and as such the same rules apply as on any other public road. 

It is becoming more and more a daily occurrence that children either play or ride on their bicycles in an unsafe manner in the streets. 

Vehicle owners are requested to drive within the speed limit and obey street signs - we request children to do the same. Residents are urged to ensure that their children do not engage in any unsafe road behaviour.

13.1 The streets of ELDOPARK ESTATE are for the use of all residents, whether it be on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, trucks, delivery vans, busses or cars.

13.2 Cars are considered to be part of the street environment, but not necessarily the dominating factor:

13.3 The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996), and the Regulations made there under, as well as the by-laws of the TSHWANE Metropolitan Municipality, shall apply to the streets in the ELDOPARK ESTATE.

13.4 The following rules are, notwithstanding rule 13.3, applicable to the streets in the ELDOPARK ESTATE:

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(a) The streets are for the use of all residents of the ELDOPARK ESTATE, their visitors, contractors and emergency vehicles.

(b) The speed limit is restricted to 30km per hour.

(c) All traffic signs on the streets must be adhered to.

(d) No Member, a member of their household, their guests or lessees may use the communal areas situated at Park 1 and Park 2 as a parking facilities for any type of vehicle.

(e) The use of any motor vehicle with e.g. noisy exhaust systems is prohibited.

(f) Only licensed persons may drive any engine-powered vehicle on the streets of the ELDOPARK ESTATE.

(g) Only licensed motorcycles and motorized vehicles may be driven on the streets of the ELDOPARK ESTATE.

(h) Parents must oversee the safety of their children on the streets of the ELDOPARK ESTATE.

(i) No person may drive any vehicle that requires the driver by law to wear a helmet without a helmet.

(j) No vehicle, except a vehicle that is ordinary used for transporting goods, may park on a loading zone.

(k) Failure of residents, tenants, visitors, contractors and service providers to adhere to aforementioned traffic rules and regulations, can be fined and/or penalised by the HOA. The nature of such fines/penalties will be determined by the board of directors.

SPOEDGRENS – 30 KM PER UUR SPEED LIMIT – 30 KM PER HOUR

SPOEDGRENS – 30 KM PER UUR SPEED LIMIT – 30 KM PER HOUR

NEEM ASB KENNIS:

Deaktivering van alle vingertoegang en Boetes vir Huisreël oortredings is vanaf Januarie 2015 geimplimenteer.

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Gifts & ParcelsPlease provide a pass-out letter for all gifts and items. Alternatively contact the guard room to make an arrangement that the domestic/gardener/contractor may remove items from Eldopark

Your co-operation in this regard will be appreciated.

365 Sekuriteit /Security

Security tips to follow:

Inform your neighbours of your holiday plans so that they can keep an eye on your property.

If hiring a house sitter, ensure that you teach them how to use your alarm correctly.

Double check that you have locked and secured all windows and doors before leaving home.

Ensure that all your outside locks are a minimum of four lever locks or double cylinder security locks.

Never leave a key in the inside of an outer door which has glass panels or glass near the door lock.

Having security gates fitted on outer doors is a highly effective security measure that gives you an extra line of defence.

Sliding doors can be secured simply by placing a piece of timber cut to size in the sliding rail. Make sure that sliding doors cannot be lifted vertically.

Have good exterior lighting, preferably on a timer.

Do not leave ladders, spades or tools outside, as they can be used to break into your house.

Clear signage indicating that you have security also helps to discourage burglars

The festive season should be a time of relaxation and giving, yet let’s ensure that we are not giving our belongings to criminals on a golden platter.

Wishing you and your family a very blessed Christmas and prosperous 2016.

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FEESseisoen - KersliggiesDankie vir die deelname aan Eldopark LiggieHuis kompetisie.

Veels geluk! Bernard & Marie-Louise Saayman van 21 Marna straat

Hulle het die 1ste plek verower met hul Liggie Wonderland!

Naaswenners:

Frank & Carin Malan - 66 Melle`s

Leon & Daleen Heymans - 7 Qumi

John & Nadia Fernandez - 2 Twani

Gawie & Hanna Meyer - 45 Melle`s

Hennie & Annelie van Jaarsveld - 31 Marna

Baie dankie vir die Geskenkbewyse Royal ELEPHANT HOTEL & CONFRENCE CENTRE

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Co

Liila

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FEESnaweek- 14-15 November 2015Die Fees in die Park was `n reuse sukses!`n Geseënde naweek met reën en sonskyn!

Saterdagoggend het die reën wolke laag gehang en `n salige reën bui het uitgesak… Maar dit het nie die kinders se intoesiasme gedemp nie. Van vroeg af het die kinders nuuskierig nader gestaan. Clamber Club het die kinders vermaak met klim-en-klouter apperate, sponsballe en ander lekker speletjies. Jog the Frog het kom kuier en die kinders het omtrent díe Padda se gô uitgespeel. Allerande lekkernye is aan die kinders gedurende die dag uitgedeel.

Die Markoggend het ook aftrek gekry met heerlike fudge, beskuit en soetkoekies. Pragtige juwele, kuns en besonderse uitrusting was ook te koop. Vroue het met arms vol pakkies die mark verlaat.

Saterdagaand was daar behoorlik Makitit gehou. Dit was voorwaar `n jollige aand met die geur van braaivleis wat in die lug gehang het.

Die weer het mooi saam gespeel en die Tiro, Algene en Liila het die FEES op `n luisterryke manier afgesluit! Keller Williams Realty Centurion was die hoofborg van die Carols by Candlelight.

Selfs Kervader het besluit om hierdie jaar sy verskyning te maak. Die kinders het rond gespring van pure plesier. Onder `n luide gejuig het Kersvader lekkergoedpakkies uitgedeel. Hy kon ongelukkig nie lank bly nie, want dis `n lang pad terug na die Noordpool.

Dankie aan die volgende persone:

Louis en Ronel Joubert van Keller Williams Realty Centurion - wat die aand geborg het, en die reëlings rondom die Musiekaand.

Kunstenaars : Tiro en Liila Algene en die klankspan Royal Elephant Hotel en Wellness & Beauty vir die Geskenkbewyse vir die LiggieHuis

kompetisie. Dankie Eldopark inwoners vir jul ondersteuning met die Gee uit Jou Hart Projek ten bate van

Hermanstad Liefdadigheidsprojek.

Dankie… dat julle jul harte oopgemaak het vir hierdie projek. Daar word gesê dat dit lekkerder is om te gee as om te ontvang. Wel ons hoop dat dit julle harte warm maak om te weet dat jul bydrae 'n verskil maak in die lewens van 'n paar mense wat julle ewig dankbaar sal wees.

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Somer KersfeesSomer terrine1-2 Rou botterskorsie grof gerasper Ingelegde perskes, mango fyn opgesny en pynappel 2-3 Pakkies perske jellie

Aluminium jellievorm

Metode:Pak 'n lagie botterskorsie en strooi 'n dun lagie jellie poeier.Pak 'n lagie perske, mango en pynappel.Herhaal lae en eindig met 'n lagie jellie.

Gooi die ½ koppie water of sous van die ingelegte vrugte eweredig oor die slaai.

Laatstaan slaai oornag.

Garneer met granaatpitte

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Heerlike Hoenders te koop!

Baie bilke pryseWord by jou huis afgelewer.

Betaling met bestelling of KBA

Schnitzels – 4kg R280.00Patties – 3kg R180.00Nuggets – 3 kg R210.00Strips – 3 kg R210.00

Kontak: Martin Coetzeeepos / whatsapp/ sms

Epos:[email protected]

Tel: 079 899 3795

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Dankie aan all die adverteerders wat Eldopark gedurende 2015 ondersteun het.

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Senza -Eta:

Niks wys jy is so reg vir somer soos ’n bruingebrande lyf nie. Maar as gevolg van velkanker en veroudering wil niemand meer ure in die son deurbring nie. ’n Maklike manier om bruiner te lyk is met

behulp van Sonverbruiner-produkte.

Best Wishes

Dr Berenice GianiSenza eta012-942-0002Wierda Park

I want to remind you how important it is to use your sunscreen all year around, but especially if you are planning to be outdoors most of the time. Remember that UVB can differ from season to season, but your UVA rays stays constant no matter the season, and those are the ones doing so much damage on a cellular level.

Here at Senza Eta we still believe the Heliocare Range to be the best protection. The Heliocare oil free gel is amazing. It won't leave a white sheen on your skin, won't clog your pores and offers very good protection.  Our newest addition is the Heliocare 360 °Air gel, which has a mousse like texture and protects against all rays including Infra-red and Radiation. Heliocare 360° also helps to repair the cellular and mitochondrial DNA ~

- Adria Gillmer of Sensa Eta

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WindstilteGeskryf deur Rosa DuvenhageExodus 3:2,5 “Daarop verskyn die Engel van die Here aan hom in ‘n vuurvlam uit ‘n doringbos. En toe hy weer sien, brand die doringbos in die vuur, maar die doringbos word nie verteer nie!...En Hy (God) sê: Moenie nader kom nie. Trek jou skoene van jou voete af, want die plek waar jy op staan, is heilige grond.”

As daar nou ’n plek is wat my bekoor is dit die bos! Daar gebeur iets in my binneste wanneer ek omring word deur eeu oue geelhoute, reuse- varings en sagte kabbelende water stroompies.  Dis asof my siel ’n windstilte ingaan soos ’n groot ou krakerige seilboot na ’n woeste storm op die see. 

Dis tydens so ’n windstilte in die middel van die Tsitsikamma woud waar ons laatmiddag sakke neersit, stapskoene uitskop en met nuwe verwondering kyk hoe die dag plek maak vir die nag.  Teen sterk skemer knetter en blaas die kampvuur terwyl die krieke net ’n klipgooi vêrder  konsert hou.  In die bos sien ons eers een en toe vyf en toe dosyne klein liggies wat al flikkerend die Tsitsikamma woud in ’n sprokie verander .  Die oomblik is so groot en mooi en heilig dat ons almal net in verwondering staan en staar na die rare verskynsel tot die laaste vuurvliegie se liggie in die donker bos verdwyn.  Moses was besig om sy skoonpa se skape in die woestyn van Midian op te pas, toe ’n brandende doringbos sy aandag trek.  Hierdie was beslis nie ’n gewone vuur nie, want die doringbos het nie uitgebrand nie.  Moses het nuuskierig nader gegaan en dis hier waar God vir Moses sê, “Trek uit jou skoene, hierdie is heilige grond.”Dit was Moses se eerste ontmoeting met God en ook die plek waar Hy vir Moses die opdrag gee om as leier van die Israeliete op te tree.Baie van ons sit met so ’n skrikwekkende beeld van God.  Ons verwag straf en oordeel vir elke keuse en besluit en baie keer word die vuur van God geassosieer met die feit dat God kwaad en ongelukkig is met ons.  In hierdie storie van Moses sien ons egter dat hierdie vuur van God nie die doringbos verteer nie.  Dis ’n vuur met trekkrag wat vir Moses nader lok tot op ’n plek waar hy vir God erken en waar daar ’n gesprek kan plaasvind.Daar is vandag baie “vure” wat geadverteer word as die boodskap van God, maar dis vure wat verteer, vernietig en onherstelbare skade aan die koninkryk van God aanrig. Hierdie vure is mensgemaak, dit verwoes en word geken aan die vrugte van  onmin, hartseer, selfsug woede en trots.  Dis nie hoe ’n God van liefde mense nader trek nie.In Oktober 2012 is daar ’n film uitgebring met die naam “Father of lights.”  Die hele film gaan daaroor, om God se liefde aan mense op straatvlak te bedien.  Dis 96 ongelooflike minute van wonderwerke en lewendige opnames waar mense genees en getransformeer word deur liefde.  Een van die stories wat my die meeste geraak het, was van ’n man wat reeds voor sy geboorte gekies is om ’n Hindu Maharishi te wees.  Hy was al ’n ou man en het sy hele lewe aan sy geloof gewy.  Een van die mense van "Father of lights" het met hom begin praat oor die Vader se liefde.  Die Hindu priester het aandagtig geluister en was so aangeraak deur hierdie boodskap en die sterk teenwoordigheid van God dat hy onmiddellik sy skoene uitgetrek en verklaar het hy staan op heilige grond. Hierdie man het glad nie oordeel of vrees ervaar nie net God se heilige, oorweldigende liefde.  Hy sê aan die einde - “I searched my whole life for my Father and i finally found Him.”

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Net soos met Moses en die Hindu priester verlang God ook na ’n brandende bos ontmoeting met elkeen van ons.  Soms ervaar ons dit in die ster besaaide hemelruim, in die eerste strale van die oggendson of ’n swerm vuurvliegies in die Tsitsikamma bos maar dit bly God se teenwoordigheid wat die grond heilig maak.  Dis oor hierdie rede wat God vir Moses vra om sy skoene uit te trek sodat dit wat skeiding bring tussen God en Moses verwyder word.Dis nie altyd noodwendig die “groot sondes” wat ons verhinder om met God se vuur kontak te maak nie, dis baie keer net die dikte van ’n skoensool . . . Of dit die bos, die see of die bankie in jou agterplaas is, daar is vir ons elkeen ’n plek wat bekoor. ’n Plek van stilte, vrede, genade en broodnodige windstiltes.’n Plek met ’n brandende bos en heilige grond waar jy kaalvoet tot God kan nader en rus kan vind teen Sy bors.HereDankie, vir die voorreg om ’n Vader soos U te hê.  Ons trek vandag ons skoene uit en ons staan met ’n verwagting voor U op heilige grond!Amen

Baie Dankie Rosa Duvenhage vir jou inspirerende bydra in hierdie uitgawe.

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