Christ Community Lutheran

03/18/2026

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03/09/2026

“I am not afraid. It is good to die for Christ’s name. Did he not die for me?” - Maqhamusela Khanyile of Zululand (c. 1850-1877), First Martyr of South Africa

Maqhamusela Khanyile lived in Zululand in Southern Africa during the reign of King Cetshwayo. Cetshwayo enforced a system called ‘ibutho’ as a central principal of his state. In this system, all young men were required to serve him as soldiers until they were 30 years old. Only then could they marry, study, or devote their bodies, minds, and souls to something other than absolute service to the Zulu state. As a young man and soldier, Maqhamusela encountered the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a Norwegian missionary. Maqhamusela believed in Christ and asked that he be baptized. When King Cetshwayo heard about his soldier’s request, he ordered his death. Before his martyrdom, Maqhamusela told his missionary mentor, “I am not afraid. It is good to die for Christ’s name. Did he not die for me? He will give me a little place in his kingdom up there.” At his ex*****on, Maqhamusela was told that he was to be killed “because you are a learner and would be baptized.” “It is well,” Maqhamusela replied. He knelt and prayed and then rose to his feet. As spears pierced him through, a large thunderstorm broke out and the Zulu took it as a sign of God’s anger with King Cetshwayo. This moment began a wave of conversions of the Zulu to Christianity and Maqhamusela is remembered as the first martyr of South African Christianity.

God our strength and our redeemer your servant Maqhamusela of Zululand chose to suffer insults, persecution and death rather than betray your Son: grant that we your disciples may follow you with allour hearts and that nothing may separate us from you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Art & history by Ben Lansing, ourchurchspeaks.com

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03/09/2026

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

What do you see when you open the church door?

Our Christian calling does not end when we leave the pew. There are neighbors outside who need our solidarity and care.

How will you bring your faith beyond church walls?



Learn more at the link in the first comment.

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Santee Circle Community Church for the honor and privilege of allowing me to share at both services this past Sunday.

It is always deeply meaningful for me to come back to a church that played such an important role in my own journey. Santee Circle is more than a church I visit — it is a place that invested in me, encouraged me, and helped shape me during a season when God was rebuilding my life and calling me forward into ministry.

Thank you to Pastor David and the entire church family for your warm welcome, your faithfulness to the Gospel, and your continued commitment to loving people and making disciples. Your encouragement, worship, and hunger for God’s Word were truly a blessing to experience.

I am grateful for the opportunity to share what God is doing through CLM and to open His Word together. Churches like Santee Circle remind us that Kingdom work happens when believers link arms, support one another, and stay focused on the mission of seeing lives transformed by Jesus Christ.

Thank you again for your kindness, hospitality, and partnership in the Gospel!

With gratitude and love,
Tommy Turpin
CLM Director of Advancement & Development

03/04/2026

Bishop Curry has issued a statement on the Iran War.

Read the full statement through the link in the comments below.

03/04/2026

Are you ready to join our summer staff team? We are looking for a self-motivated young adult with skills and experience in photography and social media to help capture the fun of camp and tell our story!
Apply today at: lutheridge.org/summer-staff

03/02/2026