April 2015
ALLIANCE
Lion of Judah
Ministries
One tribe, One Nation, One Tongue
In this Issue:
• The Wholeness of Christian Living
• Let’s talk with Stephanie Tobias
• Managing your money
Pastor’s Corner
Christ, as you will only find true
fulfilment in Him.
Pastors’ Günther & Beatrix Schenk
There is a deep desire in each person
to be valued, appreciated and even
more than that; a desire to know what
life is about. What is my purpose; what
is my destiny? Many people have
spent their lives looking for that
answer and coming to a realisation
(somewhere in life) that they have
none. As Christians, we pray, go to church,
attend prayer meetings, conferences
and do many things in search of this
answer. Yet, often we turn up empty,
leading us to more actions that are
mundane and ‘serving’ Jesus to go to
heaven. The reason? We are looking
for the answer in something instead of
SOMEONE! “I am the Alpha and the
Omega” is what Christ declares in the
book of Revelation. Our beginning and
end is in Christ because He was
before all. Are you looking for destiny?
You should not look for it outside of
In Esther 4:14 we read Mordecai’s
response to Queen Esther “And who
knows whether you have not come to
the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Although forced into something, that
was not part of her dream it was easy
for her to submit because Mordecai
had taught her well and she knew that
God would not place her into
something that was not possible for
her to achieve or follow through. One
could argue that it was ‘fate’ that
brought her to a place where she
could be the only voice for Israel on
God’s behalf. God knew that in this
time a man named Haman
(descendant of king Agag) would rise
up to destroy all of the Jews and so he
established that the ‘most unlikely’
person would rise as queen and be His
voice for His people. No matter how old you are, you need
to know that “you were born for a time
such as this” because God had it in
His plans (not yours!) to raise up a
man / woman that would be a voice
and a living example for Him. If you
truly want to find your destiny then you
must FIRST find Christ. The word says
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that nothing can exist outside of Him
(Col 1) and therefor His destiny for
your life can also only be found in Him. No matter how old you are, you need
to know that “you were born for a time
such as this” because God had it in His
plans (not yours!) to raise up a man /
woman that would be a voice and a
living example for Him. If you truly want
to find your destiny then you must
FIRST find Christ. The word says that
nothing can exist outside of Him (Col
1) and therefor His destiny for your life
can also only be found in Him.
We are standing at the point where we
will see amazing breakthroughs as
Christ is revealed to us, in us and
through us, but all this will only happen
when we seek Him with all our heart,
mind and soul and when we let all
selfish agenda’s go knowing that He is
the orchestrator of a life that will lead to
adventure, amazing testimonies and
life in abundance.
Save the Date
From the Editor
Lion of Judah Ministries is
pleased to present the first
edition of Alliance, a platform
dedicated to informing our
members and strategic
partners in destiny with
updates on news and
activities, while also providing
spiritual guidance and insight
into matters concerning our
nation. Alliance, our newsletter name
was identified to emphasise
the importance of forging
bonds and connections in
order to meet our vision and
fulfil our God given destiny, as
nobody can achieve their
assignment alone. Everyone needs an ally,
someone you can rely on,
trust and call upon. For
centuries, alliances have
existed between countries not
only during times of war but
also during times of need.
Allies agree to work together
to achieve a specific goal. Worship Course
9 - 11 April 2015
Joshua Generation Camp
17 - 24 April 2015
Draw into a more intimate
relationship with God
A 7-day camp for 13 – 18 year olds
that will establish identity and
release purpose
Interpreting Dreams & Visions
18 July 2015
Messages that are buried within our
dreams & the visions that we have
Newsletter Name Competition
Congratulations to Sidney Jaftha for
winning the Name the Newsletter
Competition.
When approached for comment on what
inspired him to think of Alliance – one tribe,
one nation, one tongue, he stated that the
inspiration came from wanting to see
synergy in all department ministries,
creating a people movement and one man
company, which explains the covenant
relationship as honourable men and women
in the Kingdom of God.
Empires have been built on
alliances, victories are
achieved as a result of this
and we believe that when we
resource accurately whether
spiritually or physically, we
become a healthier and
stronger church.
We trust that you will embrace
this concept, and strive to be
one tribe, one nation and one
tongue. Contact Details
For more information visit www.lionofjudahmin.com, email
[email protected] or call +264 81 413 1328
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Pleasant Reading
Talitha
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LET’S TALK
with
Stephanie Tobias
Full name
Stephanie Tobias
What are you passionate about?
Where did you grow up?
In Windhoek
Describe yourself? What kind of
person are you?
I am compassionate, creative and
trustworthy. I can also be very blunt and
impulsive sometimes.
Fairness and unity between people,
especially male and female, is very
important to me. Everyone should know
their role and responsibility. It is also
crucial for me to share knowledge with
others who are younger than I in hopes
that they will make better lifestyle choices
What has been your greatest
achievement or defining moment in
life?
Education student at Unam Khomasdal
Campus for Upper Primary Education
My greatest achievement was being a
Corporal at a Joshua Generation Camp in
Family. Do you have brothers and March earlier this year. It was a wonderful
sisters?
experience because I could finally do
something for the name of the Lord.
I have 4 siblings, 3 sisters and a brother.
Aspirations. Where do you see
Favourite scripture?
yourself in the future?
How do you spend your spare time?
Hobbies.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world I see myself as a leader and teacher of
that he gave His one and only Son, that p e o p l e , p o s s i b l y a t a s c h o o l o r
whoever
government organisation.
What do you do?
I am currently teaching myself to play the
keyboard. Other hobbies include physical
activity.
How long have you been saved?
11 months.
What made you come to Christ?
What keeps you strong?
The fact that I know my identity in Christ.
In difficult circumstances, it helps me a lot
when I think of the grace and love that
God has shown me. Just knowing that He
has set me free and that He is the only
one who can satisfy my needs is what
keeps me strong.
I noticed the changes happening in my
sister’s life. Her actions and the things
she spoke attracted me to Christ.
Book Review
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Author:
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Price:
Contact:
The Alliance of Honorable Men
Dr. Jonathan David
271
N$ 150
email [email protected] to order
This book is destined to INSPIRE A PEOPLE MOVEMENT by helping the reader understand the
notion of alliances as a strategic collaboration of a synergised network of kingdom partners with a
common destiny. The purpose of the church, power of covenant relationships, governing principles of
fathering and the importance of accurate representation in the house are just some of the topics that
are dealt with in the book. The author, Dr. Jonathan David states in his synopsis that the move of the
Holy Spirit will consolidate the church, refresh the workforce and strengthen the mandate of the
leadership. These life-changing principles are laden with the synergistic force to propel the church to
finish her God-given assignment on the earth. We can destroy the strategy of Satan to divide and
conquer by being covenanted together as partners in destiny. We can enhance the strength of ten thousand” to finish God’s will and
purposes for our generation. It is the alternative to the collapsing society of men. The Alliance of Honorable Men will position your
church to live according to John 17 and fulfil the prayer of Jesus.
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The Wholeness of Christian Living
by Wieland Klinger
LOREM
ORCI
Many Christians ask themselves, what does my physical health
have to do with my spiritual life?
The truth of the matter is that it has everything to do with
it. You cannot separate the two. If you want to succeed in
anyone of these areas, you will have to work on both as
well.
upgrade our body that needs to perform. If our life is not in
balance and either body or spirit is lacking behind, we
cannot move forward and grow. So what do we do? We
change our lifestyle!
The word is clear on this point as Paul wrote to the
Corinthians. He says that: ”Do you not know that the body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you….” Paul
specifically spoke about abusing the
body while using it as a tool for sexual immorality. But the
same principle can also be used for healthy living with the
food we eat. Not all the food we eat or consume for that
matter is beneficial to
our growth or health.
The 5 important elements of a healthy lifestyle are:
Correct Breathing, Water, Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise
Excellent examples of individuals in the Bible consisted of
Daniel and his friends who were determined not to eat any
of the food coming from the king’s table. Why? It was the
sacrificial food offered to the Babylonian deities. Yet, lets
have a look at what Daniel was eating. Water and Lentils
were the only substances they partook of during the whole
time and they where stronger, fitter, healthier and mentally
more intelligent then the rest.
What was the secret?
It was the perfect combination for these four men to grow
strong and healthy. It’s not just a Daniel fast; it is divine
wisdom from God on how to help our bodies reach its
ultimate capacity.
The right combination is what matters. When we look at
the guidelines God gave the Israelites, we can’t just look
at it as law. We need to look at it as when we go to a
nutritionist for eating the right way. And yes, it’s not about
what you eat that makes you holy or righteous, but it does
effect your body. Also, remember that back then all food
was better, healthier and beneficial for the body.
1. Correct Breathing - in our day and age we do not
breath correctly anymore. Reasons are our posture,
no exercise, wrong foods, being overweight, or simply
we’ve never learned how to.
2. Water - After breathing, this is the most important
ingredient in the body. Forget food or sleep, this will
determine the balance. Clean, pure water is the key to
a strong and healthy body. In our country we need
about 3-4 litres a day. If you exercise regularly, you
need about 1 litre or more extra to the 3 – 4 litres a
day.
3. Nutrition - This is what will enable us to help grow and
repair the body on a regular basis.
4. Exercise - This will grow our body and increase its
strength and stamina.
5. Sleep - This will allow for restoration and preparation
for the tasks at hand.
The Body and the Spirit are intertwined. It’s one, the other
or both that hold you back from your life's potential. We
need to be an example on a daily basis, not just spiritual
but physical and mental as well.
Today, everything is about fast living and fast sleeping.
We forget the importance of living healthy and are so
focused on performance that we forget to repair and
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Managing
your Money
by Karien Van Rhyn
Most of us don’t spend within our budget, in fact,
we spend more than we earn and that’s the
biggest problem.
You need to take the following into consideration when • Note, that even if it’s good to save 5% of income for
spending your money:
unforeseeable expenses or for the future, current interest
received on investments is only 5.6%, while we pay prime
The
standard
expenses
that
we
should
usually
cater
for
which is 9.75% on home loans and car loans. It’s
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are our tithes, income tax, social security, medical aid and
advisable to pay more towards your home loan and car
pension. After you have paid your tithes, first fruits, tax,
loan, if you are able to, thus saving more on interest paid
medical aid and pension fund you have your net cash
than you would have gained from interest received.
after these expenses. Another component that is also
important is life insurance, especially when you are • During the next five to seven years, split the extra 5%
married.
between extra payment towards your loan accounts, and
savings. Also, then not placing all your eggs in one
Usually,
when
it
comes
to
a
home
loan,
the
bank
will
basket. So you are paying off your home loan much
•
never give you more than two thirds of your salary. On
faster, but starting with the car because the car is 54
your pay slip, your tithes and first fruits will not appear. It’s
months and the home loan is 20 years. If you pay off your
your own responsibility to start with your tithes. If you take
car quicker, you have additional resources that you invest,
your pay slip to the bank you need to disclose your
or split towards your home loan or investments.
tithes as well. The bank says you need to have two
thirds left after your home loan. Try not to spend
•Cash will be king in a couple of years, so you
more than 30% on your rent. When you consider
need to place your cash in a place where you
buying a car, you need to consider insurance on
will have easy access to it one day as you do
the car and fuel into the car.
not know what will happen to your property in
a couple of years.
It’s
good
to
save
5%
of
your
income
for
unforeseen
•
expenses. Consider your savings before you buy
•Debt such as clothing and furniture accounts could
your groceries. If you only consider your savings after you
charge you interest of 15 – 25%. You do not want to pay
have paid all your expenses, you might go on a higher
15 – 25% more for something that you could have just
standard of living that what is necessary. So, you should
waited for until you had the cash to buy it.
try to save before you spend.
Save
before you
spend
Bible Scriptures on Tithes & Offerings
Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that
there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the
test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of
heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there
is no more need.
Leviticus 27:30 Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of
the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the Lord's; it is holy to the
Lord.
Genesis 14:20 And blessed be God Most High, who has
delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him
Proverbs 3:9 Honour the Lord with your wealth and with the a tenth of everything.
first fruits of all your produce;
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Selling of properties
Leasing of properties
Handling all administration of the
properties
Prepare and administrate the
contract of such service
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Cell: 081 819 6111
[email protected]
Contact: StephenVan Rhyn
Cell: 085 129 0169
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Financial
Consultants
Contact: Nickey or Wilhelm
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& Specialist Services
Training
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Property/Rental
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Cell: 081 243 2558
Tel: 240 368
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Duplication media
Sound Training
Talk Fusion - Video conferencing,
emails, auto responders etc
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Cell: 081 697 7484
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Organic Nutrition supplementation
in home water purification system;
Health Pointe 2.0 eating solution
personal care product, salon care,
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Health & Wellness
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Products
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& Advertising
StemEnhance, StemFlo
Stem Pets, Stem Equine
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Cell: 081 203 0437
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Mechanical Services:
• Audi, Mercedes, VW, Toyota etc
Victory Mechanical Workshop
Car Maintenance
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Cell: 081 127 7718
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Querida’s Trading Enterprise (PTY)
Ltd t/a Engen Ongwediva Service
Station (Fuel & Convenience store)
[email protected]
Manager: Supply and distribution (food and
beverage)
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Cell: 081 337 6264
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Syntek Global Namibia
Business Directory
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soccer
Co-ordinate training for young
athletes.
Contact: Edwig Theodor
Cell: 081 483 6596
[email protected]
Produce pickling curry fish
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Cell: 081 295 9939
Blessed Hands Project “bead works”
Crafts
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Cell: 0814331393
[email protected]
Head Coach
DTS Youth Soccer
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Destiny Soccer Academy