The Chief Apostle and District Apostle Kitching holding babies that are cared for at the Amazing Grace Children's Home

... and on a tour of the facilities at the home

A view of the Youth in the FNB Conference Centre, who engaged in discussions with the Chief Apostle and District Apostles

District Apostles Barnes, Kitching and Ehrich with the Chief Apostle during the discussions with the youth

The statistics and organizational structure of the South East Africa Apostle District is explained to the Chief Apostle during the seminar with District Leaders, Bishops, and Apostles

All the district leaders were introduced to the Chief Apostle during the seminar

The Chief Apostle, on arrival at KaNyamazane, entered the congregation from the front where he was greeted with the beating of drums and a welcome anthem

A view of the congregation from the altar

The Chief Apostle with the District Apostles listening to the closing choir anthem

District Elders Daniel Mulemba (Zimbabwe), Simeon Musowaya (Botswana), and Vernon Rudolph (Pretoria) were ordained as bishops

Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber made his first visit as Chief Apostle to our district from 12 to 16 July 2006.  On this visit he was accompanied by the District Apostles Noel Barnes (NAC Cape), Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany), Leslie Latorcai (Canada), and District Apostle Helper Michael Deppner (Democratic Republic of Congo). 

Chief Apostle Leber arrived in Johannesburg on 12 July 2006 and he soon participated in a schedule of various activities that was arranged for this special visit. 

 Thursday, 13 July 2006

Visit to Amazing Grace Children’s Home (Eikenhof)
On this occasion the children, staff, including Grace Mashaba, had the opportunity to meet the Chief Apostle.  He was accompanied by District Apostle Kitching, the visiting District Apostles, and our districts’ apostles, bishops and wives.  The Chief Apostle made a tour of the facilities and thereafter enjoyed lunch with all those present.  Afterwards the Chief Apostle made a visit to the administration office in Bedfordview, where he greeted the staff and held discussions with District Apostle Kitching and the department heads.

Televised Discussions with the Youth
That evening, Chief Apostle Leber held discussions with our Youth in the FNB Conference and Learning Centre.  The discussions were televised to several congregations in our district.  The Youth had the opportunity to ask the Chief Apostle various questions related to matters that affect the church.

Friday, 14 July 2006

Visit to Maropeng (Cradle of Humanity)
In the morning it was arranged for the Chief Apostle and the other guests to visit Maropeng.  Situated near the Sterkfontein caves, Maropeng is a visual celebration and information centre explaining the scientific theory of human evolution.

Seminar with District Leaders, Bishops and Apostles
The Sandton Convention Centre was the venue where the district leaders active in South Africa were introduced to the Chief Apostle.  Also present were our bishops and apostles. At the same time the statistics and organizational structure of the South East Africa Apostle District were explained to him.  The Chief Apostle also discussed some of the recent doctrinal changes and the district leaders were given an opportunity to ask questions regarding this.  It was followed by a formal dinner, wherein the wives of the office bearers also participated. 

Saturday, 15 July 2006

Arrival in Nelspruit
On the Saturday Chief Apostle Leber travelled to Nelspruit by aeroplane.  Having arrived, the Chief Apostle and all the District Apostles went on a short tour of the Mpumalanga region, enjoying the beautiful landscape of this region.