New Apostolic Church La Motte Congregation

06/09/2026

FRIENDSHIP DIVINE SERVICE

The saving effect of the sacraments

On Sunday 6 September 2026, Priest Jaco Parson, rector of the congregation conducted the Divine Service.

Priest Elderich Samati was called to serve alongside.

The bible text for the service was taken from the book of 1 John 5:8:
"And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.”

The message:
We receive salvation in Christ visibly by receiving the sacraments.

Summary:
- The divine Sonship of Jesus Christ is acknowledged by God the Father.
- The Spirit, the water, and the blood point to the saving effect of the ­ sacraments administered in the church of Christ.
- The sacraments are necessary for obtaining salvation in its fulness.

06/09/2026

30/08/2026

Respecting and preserving life

On Sunday 30 August 2026, Priest Jaco Parson, rector of the congregation conducted the Divine Service.

The bible text for the service was taken from the book of Exodus 20:13:
"You shall not murder.”

The message:
God alone is Lord over life and death.

Summary:
- The Fifth Commandment serves to protect human life.
- Jesus Christ expands on the meaning of this commandment: violence already has its roots in anger and hatred, which are themselves violations of God’s will.
- We are called upon to respect, protect, and promote life.
- Even if we at times fail in our endeavour to follow God’s commandments, the following applies to the humble: His mercy is greater than our imperfection.

26/08/2026

Faith in weakness

On Wednesday 26 August 2026, the Midweek divine Service was conducted by Priest Jaco Parson, rector of the congregation.

The Bible text for this service was taken from the book of Luke 17:5–6:
"And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.””

Message:
Trust in God can make the impossible possible.

Summary:
- True faith relies on God’s power, not human strength.
- Even weak faith can overcome the impossible through trust in God.
- Even seemingly insignifi­cant acts of faith can bring about change in suffering and in relation­ships.

23/08/2026

Valuing one another

On Sunday 23 August 2026, Priest Jaco Parson, rector of the congregation conducted the Divine Service.

The bible text for the service was taken from the book of Exodus 20:12 (excerpt):
"Honour your father and your mother. ”

The message:
God is pleased when parents and children have a good relationship with one another.

Summary:
- Obeying God and honour­ ing our parents are not mutually exclusive, but God has­ priority.
- We care for one another, especially in times of need.
- Parents are to make it easy for their children to esteem them through their own God-pleasing conduct.

22/08/2026

19/08/2026

“I will certainly be with you”

On Wednesday 19 August 2026, the Midweek divine Service was conducted by Priest Elderich Samati.

The Bible text for this service was taken from Exodus 3:11–12 (excerpt):
"But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to­ Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” So He said, “I will certainly be with you.””

Message:
God’s presence and love motivate us to remain with Him.

Summary:
- God says to us, “I will certainly be with you”— both in everyday life and especially in “desert seasons”.
- The name of God reveals His faithfulness: “I am here.” He is a God who accompanies us and cares for us.
- God calls us by name: we are His beloved children. And we want to be with Him as well.

16/08/2026

Called to oneness

On Sunday 16 August 2026, Priest Jaco Parson, rector of the congregation conducted the Divine Service.

The bible text for the service was taken from the book of John 17:20–21 (excerpt):
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one.”

Priest Elderich Samati was called to serve alongside.

The message:
God grants us oneness, and we do everything in our power to preserve it.

Summary:
- Jesus not only prays to the Father for the disciples of that time, but also for all those who will come to believe through their word.
- The objective of Jesus’ prayer is the unity of all believers. This unity is founded upon Him and is meant to be an identify­ing feature of the one church of Christ.
- Oneness is a gift of God and a mission for humankind.