Newsletters
Molweni, Sep 22
SPRING HAS SPRUNG? I was thinking about the fact that technically, in our part of the world, Spring is supposed to arrive on the 1 September. While the birdies have “Spring fever,” the rest of nature is waking up slowly to the fact that Winter is supposed to be over,...
‘OVERWHELMED’ Thank you for pausing to pray !
July 22 ‘OVERWHELMED’ Thank you for pausing to pray ! After our previous PAUSE a couple of responses came in and I thought….I will respond to each of them personally. The next day a whole lot more came in….then more, and more, and we felt OVEWHELMED by the reminders...
Molweni, June 22
COVID Eish!!!! When Covid first hit, I can remember thinking that there are going to be consequences that are long and far reaching after we have learned to live with the virus. I am sure many of you can testify to the fact that you are experiencing some long-term...
ZEMA Focus Newsletter, Jun 22
The rolling hills are beautiful but they are also dark... The rolling hills of the Eastern Cape are simply majestic. The sun seems to land gently on the green hills, cows roam and feed freely, mud huts are everywhere but spread out with plenty of room for each family...
Boatman Prayer Request, Mar 22
Hi there! Quick prayer request from us, prior to our next newsletter. We had mentioned last August that my (Dennis') US citizenship application had been filed and that the waiting game had begun. Well, praise be to our Lord, the 14-18 month expected wait was turned...
Sullivans for the Savior, Mar-2 22
Sullivans for the Saviour MARCH 2021 - Edition 2 Dear Friends, We are now in Ipswich England. The weather is nice and warm although it was cold and rainy when we arrived. Our flights from Durban to London via Doha were delayed, and we waited in the queue at Broder...
Swarts News, Mar 22
Dear friends and family!!!! We are grateful for everything that we are witnessing as the Lord carrying on showing His greatness in the ministry that we are doing. Family is doing well healthy wise, praised God. Ministry is busy and exciting:Just to share some...
Molweni, Mar 22
HAPPY 2022. It was good to be able to meet in person as a missionary body for our annual conference. It is always encouraging to hear how the Lord continues to work and do miracles even with the world feeling so up-side-down. Mike McDowell reminded us to make our...
Education in eSwatini, Mar 22
Education in eSwatini Most of what we do in eSwatini is with Zion Bible College. We are blessed to serve in other ways as well. One such area is in education. Here are a few of the things that we are doing in education. Brett and his friend Mick are teaching a class...
Tidbits #1, Mar 22
ZEMA’s Zion Bible Schools…. An Overview Zion Evangelical Bible Schools (ZEBS) began in 1995 and Zion Bible Colleges of eSwatini (ZBC) in 2004. The schools welcome any person who considers him or herself a leader regardless of their academic level of education. In the...
General Blogs
The Last Seven Words of Jesus
THE LAST SEVEN WORDS OF JESUS: Introduction to the last seven words of Jesus #1 "Father, Forgive Them…."#2 "Today, you will be with me!"#3 "…Behold your son!"#4 "I am thirsty."#5 "My God... Why?!"#6 "Into thy hands…."#7 It is finished....
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #7 It is finished John 19:30
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #7 It is finished (John 19:30) God set His plan into motion at the beginning of time. The Word spoke, and mankind came into being. Then, in the confines of earthly time, God set out to complete what He'd begun. Though God isn't limited...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #6 “Into thy hands….” (Luke 23:46)
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #6 Into thy hands…. (Luke 23:46) Before Jesus' death, He once said, "...I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #5 “My God… Why?!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #5"My God... Why?!" Entering Jerusalem on a donkey to observe the Jewish Passover, the masses celebrated and heralded Jesus as King. After sharing the Passover meal, Jesus requested His closest friends accompany Him to Gethsemane, where,...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #4 “I am thirsty.”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #4 "I am thirsty." Are these words significant or merely a historical fact in the story of Jesus' final hours? Who is Jesus, who died on the cross? The emphasis for most believers is that He is "the Christ" and "Son of the living God!"...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #3 “…Behold your son!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #3 "…Behold your son!" "Woman, behold your son," and to John, "Behold your mother." In great suffering, Jesus still cared for others and regarded their experience even more highly than what He was going through at the time. Jesus never...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #2 “Today, you will be with me!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #2 "Today, you will be with me!" What a statement for Jesus to make! He was talking to a thief. Someone who was condemned for his actions and already experiencing the pain and the physical breakdown would usher in imminent death. Why did...
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: #1 “Father, Forgive Them….”
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: #1 "Father, Forgive Them…." Luke 23:34 contains such powerful words and is full of grace! Jesus understood mankind and the blindness of our sinful state. He said, "Forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Most of us...
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: Introduction
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: Introduction The Easter celebration is a high holiday for amaZioni churches. This may be the only time of year Zionists gather as whole congregations filling homesteads or even halls for fellowship and worship. South African media warns...
A Look Back: 5 reflections on Events That Have Affected Life in South Africa in 2021, A Series
Photo by Hennie Stander on Unsplash Note: Due to security concerns, this series keeps names anonymous throughout. If you watched the news in 2021, you’ll know that life in South Africa came with many ups and downs. Granted, you could say the same for much of the...
Testimonials
Bible School Student KG Moloko
ZEMA is equipping talented and determined pastors in Southern Africa beyond Beyond ZEBS and ZBC.
Meshack Ngcobo
After attending ZEBS (Zion Evangelical Bible School), Reverend Meshack Ngcobo left his leadership position in a large Zion church of 20,000 members for the purpose of teaching the truth of God’s Word. The church he now leads has 300 to 400 members. Speaking to ZEMA...
The Mhlongo Family
In 2009, Samukelo Mhlongo—then president of the Association of Tertiary Zion Students at University of KwaZulu-Natal — contacted Greg Seghers. This was the moment that opened the doors for ZEMA to begin working with students in this nationally recognized organization....
Rev. Emmanuel Mathe
Rev. Mathe joined the Sunbury ZEBS in 2001 and graduated in 2005. Here’s what he had to say:“Before coming to ZEBS, I didn’t know the truth and the Bible. I also worshipped the ancestors. Since coming to ZEBS, I understand salvation and what the Bible says. I now have...
Bonginkosi Shange
I remember vividly when I enrolled at ZEBS back in 2013. I went there to be with other students and while away my time.Little did I know that Jesus Christ was about to enter into my life.Our teachers told us the ZEBS theme was simply, “What does the Bible say?” I...
