Raphah Ministries - Newcastle, RSA

07/09/2026

𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 & 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗘

𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘞𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳

𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘫𝘢 𝘓𝘶𝘶𝘴, 𝘊𝘰-𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: 𝘙𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘩 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
As we approach the Hebrew year 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳, I believe it is worth pausing to consider the prophetic significance that many associate with this year and the spiritual themes that may be highlighted as we enter it.

The Hebrew calendar is not merely a different way of counting years. Throughout Scripture, numbers, seasons, appointed times and historical patterns can carry spiritual significance. For many within the prophetic community, the Hebrew year can therefore provide a framework through which we prayerfully consider what God may be highlighting in a particular season.

I am therefore sharing this as a personal and prophetic reflection, born out of my own study, research and prayerful consideration of the significance and patterns surrounding the Hebrew year 5787. It is not intended as a prediction of everything that will happen during this year, but rather as an invitation to prayerfully consider what God may be highlighting to His people in this season.

This is not presented as a prediction of everything that will happen during 5787, but as an invitation to look at the patterns, biblical principles and prophetic parallels surrounding this particular transition.

𝗢𝗡𝗘 — 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳
The Hebrew year 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 begins at sundown on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, and continues until sundown on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

The year is written:

𝟱 – 𝟳 – 𝟴 – 𝟳

Within Hebrew prophetic interpretation, particular attention is often given to the final two numbers:

𝟴𝟳

The number 𝟴 is associated with 𝗣𝗲𝘆, the Hebrew letter connected with the 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵.

The number 𝟳 is associated with 𝗭𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻, traditionally connected with the 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱.

This creates a striking prophetic picture:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 + 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱

And when we consider Scripture, the connection becomes even more significant.

The mouth can release:
• God's Word
• declarations
• prophecy
• testimony
• prayer
• worship
• encouragement
• truth

But the mouth can also be used to:
• deceive
• accuse
• destroy
• curse
• spread fear
• create division

Therefore, entering 5787 may invite us to ask:
- 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀?
- 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱?

𝗧𝗪𝗢 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝟴𝟬
One of the most striking biblical parallels concerning the number 𝟴𝟬 is found in the life of Moses.

Moses was 𝟴𝟬 years old when God called him to return to Egypt and confront Pharaoh.

That detail is significant.

- Moses was not 40.
- He was not 60.
- He was 𝟴𝟬.

And if we understand the Hebrew prophetic association of 𝟴𝟬 with Pey — the mouth, the parallel becomes particularly compelling.

At the very age associated with the mouth, Moses was given an assignment that required him to 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸.

God sent Moses to Pharaoh with a message:

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼.

Moses' mandate required his mouth...
- He had to speak on behalf of God's purposes.
- He had to confront Pharaoh with a word.
- He had to declare freedom over people who had been held in bo***ge.

The fact that Moses was 𝟴𝟬 years old when this happened therefore provides a powerful prophetic picture when we consider that we are presently living through the Hebrew 𝟴𝟬𝘀 decade.

It causes us to ask:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

The prophetic parallel becomes even more striking when we consider what has unfolded during this decade.

The global events of 2020 brought fear, separation, unprecedented changes and challenges to normal life.
- Mouths were literally covered.
- Communication was affected.
- People were separated from one another.
- Church gatherings were dramatically affected.
- And the voice of the Church was, in many places, significantly diminished.

From a prophetic perspective, one can look back and see an extraordinary parallel:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁.

And perhaps Moses gives us another question to consider.

If Moses was 80 when God sent him to Pharaoh to say:

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼,

could there also be a prophetic call upon the Church in this generation to recover its voice?

- Not necessarily as a political slogan.
- Not as a call to hostility.

But as a prophetic declaration concerning freedom, truth, righteousness and God's purposes.

Perhaps the Church needs to hear again:

- 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽.
- 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽.
- 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.
- 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

so....
- There may be people who cannot speak for themselves.
- There may be people who have lost their voice.
- There may be people who are afraid to speak.
- There may be people who need someone to stand in the gap.

The Church is called to be a 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀.

And pastors and leaders cannot continually assume that somebody else will speak.

We are called to equip the people we shepherd to understand that they too have a voice.

The strength of that voice, however, does not necessarily come from everyone saying everything they think.

It comes when the Body of Christ learns to stand together around truth.

- 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆.
- 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.
- 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲.

And perhaps this is one of the questions 5787 places before us:

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀?

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘
The Hebrew letter Pey is associated with the number 𝟴𝟬 and is connected with the mouth.

The decade therefore carries a powerful symbolic emphasis on:
• speech
• communication
• declarations
• prophetic utterance
• testimony
• prayer
• worship
• proclaiming God's Word
• the responsibility attached to what we say

This is both an opportunity and a warning.

Because the mouth can build — but it can also destroy.

It can release faith — but it can also release fear.

It can speak truth — but it can also speak deception.

The question is therefore not simply:

𝗗𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲?

The deeper question is:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻?

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗
Scripture makes it very clear that words matter.

Proverbs 18:21 says:
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲.

James 3 reminds us that the tongue, although small, can have enormous influence. It compares the tongue to a fire and warns us about the destructive potential of words.

Jesus also taught that:
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗲𝗱. — Matthew 12:37

The mouth can therefore become a battlefield.

It can:
• bless or curse
• speak life or death
• encourage or discourage
• unite or divide
• heal or wound
• proclaim truth or spread deception

Proverbs 12:18 says:
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

What a remarkable connection when we consider 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 — Pey and Zayin — the mouth and the sword.

Our mouths can become instruments of either construction or destruction.

Therefore, 5787 may be calling us to greater responsibility concerning what we say.

𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛
Perhaps one of the strongest themes emerging from this entire reflection is 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.

In a generation filled with competing voices, information, opinions, accusations, narratives and counter-narratives, the Church must become increasingly discerning about what it speaks.

The prophetic voice cannot simply become another loud voice in the crowd.

It must be a voice that carries truth.

This means asking:
• Is what I am saying true?
• Is it consistent with God's Word?
• Am I speaking from revelation or reaction?
• Am I speaking from conviction or emotion?
• Am I repeating information that I have not verified?
• Am I building faith or spreading fear?
• Am I speaking because God has given me something to say, or simply because I have an opinion?

There is a difference between 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 and 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆.

The prophetic voice must therefore be accompanied by:
• discernment
• humility
• wisdom
• accountability
• integrity
• responsibility

The greater the influence of our voice, the greater the responsibility attached to it.

𝗦𝗜𝗫 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘
The battle surrounding the mouth is not only about whether we speak.

It is also about 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸.

During this 80s decade, we have witnessed an extraordinary multiplication of voices.

Some voices have brought:
• truth
• encouragement
• hope
• prayer
• prophetic insight
• worship

But other voices have brought:
• fear
• division
• accusation
• misinformation
• hatred
• confusion

The same mouth can therefore become an instrument of either God's purposes or destructive purposes.

This is why discernment is so important.

- We cannot simply react to every voice.
- We must learn to listen.
- We must learn to test.
- We must learn to discern.

And above all, we must return to the Word of God.

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 — 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘
The number 𝟳 carries a strong biblical association with completion, fullness and divine order.

In the Hebrew prophetic picture, Zayin, associated with 7, is also connected with the imagery of a 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱.

So we arrive at another significant picture:

𝟴𝟬 — the mouth

𝟳 — the sword

𝟴𝟳 — the mouth and the sword

The mouth speaks.

The sword represents God's Word.

Ephesians 6:17 speaks of:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

This makes the connection particularly powerful.

What comes out of our mouths must therefore be brought into alignment with God's Word.

And this brings us to another remarkable observation concerning 5787.

This is a Hebrew leap year of 𝟯𝟴𝟱 days.

When reduced numerically:

𝟯 + 𝟴 + 𝟱 = 𝟭𝟲

and:

𝟭 + 𝟲 = 𝟳

Again, the number 𝟳 appears.

There is also the observation that this Hebrew year begins with Shabbat and ends with Shabbat.

• The year begins with Shabbat.
• The year ends with Shabbat.

This creates a beautiful picture of completion — beginning where it ends, and ending where it began.

It reminds us of the God who is 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮 (Revelation 1:8).

Everything begins with Him, and ultimately everything returns to Him.

And perhaps there is another message within that:

- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.
- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲.
- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻.
- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 — 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗, 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡
One of the strongest impressions emerging from this entire reflection is the call to 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.

Jesus said in John 15:4:
𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

- Before we build ministries, we abide.
- Before we lead people, we abide.
- Before we speak prophetically, we abide.
- Before we make declarations, we abide.
- Before we confront the world around us, we return to the presence of God.

The danger of the prophetic is that we can become so focused on what we have to say that we forget the importance of where the word comes from.

The mouth must remain connected to the source.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻.

𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔
This becomes particularly significant when we consider what is currently happening around the Church in South Africa.

There has been growing discussion and concern around the work and recommendations associated with the CRL Rights Commission and questions concerning the regulation and accountability of religious organisations.

The government is trying to silence the Church is a factual statement that requires careful consideration of the actual developments and proposals involved.

But prophetically, the question becomes deeper:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵?

Whatever one's position may be concerning regulation, accountability or government involvement, the Church needs to understand the value of its voice.

There is a growing need for the Church to:
• understand the value of its voice
• guard its freedom to speak
• use that voice responsibly
• use that voice courageously
• speak truth without fear
• remain accountable before God

The answer is not to become politically aggressive.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿.

And this is where the prophetic picture of Moses becomes particularly relevant.

Moses was not sent to Pharaoh to start a political campaign.

He was sent with a word.

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼.

Perhaps the Church in South Africa needs to rediscover the courage to speak when it is necessary to speak.

Not every issue requires confrontation.

Not every disagreement requires a public response.

But there are moments when silence is no longer appropriate.

The Church must know when to speak.

And when it speaks, it must speak with:
• truth
• wisdom
• courage
• humility
• unity
• responsibility

𝗧𝗘𝗡 — 𝗔 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦
The prophetic Church cannot only speak for itself.

It must also speak for those who have no voice.

Proverbs 31:8 says:
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗲.

This is an important biblical responsibility.

We are not called to use our voices simply to defend our own interests.

We are called to stand for truth and righteousness.

This means that pastors and leaders should not merely speak themselves, but should 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽 God's people to recognise their own responsibility and voice.

The Church is not supposed to be silent.

But neither is it supposed to be reckless.

- A prophetic voice is courageous without becoming aggressive.
- It is bold without becoming arrogant.
- It is truthful without becoming abusive.
- It is united without demanding uniformity.

𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 — 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗬
Perhaps this is one of the most important lessons for the Church in this season.

- We do not have to agree on everything to stand together.
- We can have different denominations.
- Different traditions.
- Different approaches.
- Different theological emphases.
- Different personalities.

And yet still recognise that we are part of one Body.

Unity does not require that we agree with one another on everything.

But unity requires that we learn to trust one another enough to stand together where it matters.

The prophetic picture of 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 does not necessarily mean everyone speaks exactly the same words.

It means that the Body of Christ can stand together around foundational truth.

𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘 — 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗
If the prophetic significance of this decade is connected to the mouth, then it should not surprise us that the mouth would also become a place of conflict.

The enemy seeks to:
• silence
• intimidate
• divide
• confuse
• discredit
• accuse
• distort
• discourage

so...
- Sometimes the attack comes externally.
- Sometimes it comes through circumstances.
- Sometimes it comes through people.
- Sometimes it comes through conflict within the Church.
- And sometimes it comes through our own families, marriages, businesses and personal relationships.

The attack may begin with something small.

But if it is allowed to grow, it can become something much larger.

This is why spiritual discernment is necessary.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧
One thing I have learned through years of pastoral ministry and counselling, and through being taught by many great prophetic and spiritual leaders, is that opposition does not always arrive where we expect it.

When people begin moving into alignment with God, the Church begins moving into alignment, or a person begins bringing their personal life into greater alignment with God's purposes, resistance can appear.

It may manifest through:
• conflict
• misunderstanding
• division
• discouragement
• family pressure
• marital tension
• financial difficulties
• ministry conflict
• relational breakdown
• unexpected opposition

The enemy may attempt to find the smallest or weakest point and use it to attack the larger picture.

That is why we should not always look at an isolated problem and assume that the problem itself is the entire issue.

Sometimes what appears to be a small conflict may become a doorway to something much greater.

We therefore need to watch and pray.

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗠 𝗜 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 — 𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗠 𝗜 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧?
This is one of the questions I believe deserves serious consideration.

When people experience opposition, their first question is often:

- 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴?
- “Why am I being attacked?”
- “Why is my family going through this?”
- “Why is my ministry under pressure?”
- “Why are things becoming so difficult?”

Those are understandable questions.

But perhaps there is another question we should learn to ask in prayer:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?

This does not mean that every difficulty is automatically caused by the enemy.

Nor does it mean that we should refuse correction when correction is needed.

Instead, it invites us to examine the situation positively and prayerfully.

Ask:
• What has changed in my life?
• Where am I becoming more obedient?
• Where am I coming into alignment?
• What has God been asking me to do?
• What has recently become stronger?
• Where have I begun standing for truth?
• What am I doing that is producing spiritual fruit?

Sometimes the very area experiencing resistance may be an area where God is bringing significant growth.

Instead of immediately asking:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴?

perhaps we should sometimes ask:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺?

𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
- If we are going to speak, we must be prepared for resistance.
- If we are going to stand for truth, we must expect that truth will sometimes be challenged.
- If we are going to move into alignment with God's purposes, we should understand that opposition can come.

The enemy will not necessarily be satisfied when the Church becomes:
• more united
• more prayerful
• more discerning
• more obedient
• more courageous
• more aligned with God's Word

Therefore, spiritual preparation is essential.

Ephesians 6 reminds us to put on the 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

We need:
• truth
• righteousness
• faith
• salvation
• the Word of God
• prayer
• perseverance

We cannot fight spiritual battles using merely human weapons.

The Church must learn to recognise when the battle is spiritual and respond spiritually.

𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗
And here we return to 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳.

𝗣𝗲𝘆 — the mouth.

𝗭𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻 — the sword.

The picture is not simply about speaking.

It is about 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱.

A mouth without truth can become destructive.

A sword without wisdom can become destructive.

But when the mouth is aligned with God's Word, our declarations, prayers, testimony and proclamation can become instruments of faith, encouragement and truth.

The question therefore becomes:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳?

Will they carry:
• fear or faith?
• accusation or encouragement?
• division or unity?
• opinion or truth?
• reaction or revelation?
• negativity or hope?

𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡
Perhaps the greatest message within all of this is not simply:

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸.

Perhaps it is:

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.

- Return to the Word.
- Return to prayer.
- Return to worship.
- Return to the presence of God.
- Return to truth.
- Return to obedience.
- Return to unity.

Because before we can speak correctly, we must first learn to abide correctly.

Jesus said:
𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂. — John 15:4

The mouth must flow from the heart.

And the heart must remain connected to God.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻.

𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗨𝗦?
- Perhaps 5787 is not simply about what God is going to do.
- Perhaps it is also about what He is asking 𝘂𝘀 to do.
- Perhaps He is calling His people to:
• guard their mouths
• guard their hearts
• return to His presence
• know His Word
• speak truth
• pray with authority
• worship with sincerity
• stand for righteousness
• protect unity
• refuse unnecessary division
• encourage the voiceless
• equip the next generation
• prepare spiritually for opposition
• remain faithful when challenged

And perhaps, above all, He is asking us:

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡 — 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗗
5787 presents us with a remarkable collection of prophetic pictures.

𝟴𝟬 — the mouth.

𝟳 — the sword.

𝟴𝟳 — the mouth and the sword.

𝟯𝟴𝟱 days — reducing to 7.

Beginning with Shabbat.

Ending with Shabbat.

- Beginning.
- Ending.
- Rest.
- Return.
- Presence.

A complete circle.

And perhaps the invitation is simple:

- 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱.
- 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱.
- 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗱.
- 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

The mouth must be connected to the heart.

The heart must be connected to God.

And the Church must be connected to one another.

Because the world does not simply need more voices.

It needs 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳
As we step into this new Hebrew year, perhaps we should not merely ask:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Perhaps we should ask:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳?
- Will we bring fear?
- Or faith?
- Division?
- Or unity?
- Opinion?
- Or truth?
- Reaction?
- Or revelation?
- Silence?
- Or a courageous, responsible voice?

May our mouths become instruments of:
- 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵,
- 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿,
- 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽,
- 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘆,
- 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱
- 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

Then
- May we learn to distinguish between our opinions and God's Word.
- May we have the courage to speak when we need to speak, and the wisdom to remain silent when silence is required.
- May we stand together without demanding uniformity.
- May we become a voice for those who cannot speak.
- May we protect the freedom to proclaim God's Word responsibly and courageously.

And when resistance comes, may we not immediately ask:
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴?

but also prayerfully consider:
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺?

Above all, may we remember:

- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻.
- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲.
- 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻.

And may everything we say flow from the One who is our beginning and our end.

𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂. — John 15:4

𝟱𝟳𝟴𝟳 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 & 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗘

- 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱.
- 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵.
- 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆,
- 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱
- 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

19/08/2026

There is apparantly mis-information in circulation that Raphah Ministries are closed or have been sold after the passing of the Founder, dr Gerd Luus recently. kindly correct this information when/if necessary.

10/07/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Raphah Ministries will Continue....

Following the recent passing of our beloved founder, Dr/Pastor Gerd D. Luus, Raphah Ministries remains steadfast in its God-given calling as an alms ministry, continuing to extend practical care, counselling, outreach, missionary services and compassion to those in need throughout Newcastle and the surrounding communities within a 37-km radius, just as it has faithfully done for the past 18 years.

While some aspects of our ministry may be adjusted in light of Dr/Pastor Gerd D. Luus' passing, our core mission and services will continue. Where necessary, trusted pastors and ministry partners will assist in providing certain services to ensure that the ministry continues to serve our community with excellence and integrity.

Pastor Sonja Luus (co-founder) will now continue leading and managing the ministry with faith, dedication and the support of Raphah's Executive Board.

We humbly ask for your continued prayers, encouragement and support.

If you feel led to partner with Raphah Ministries through your time, resources, practical assistance or financial giving, you will be helping us continue reaching lives, caring for those in need and building God's Kingdom in our community.

Together, we will continue the ministry and carry the vision forward - Serving Our Community, as God is Faithful."

Contact:
Tel/WhatsApp: 061 815 63 09

For Financial Support / Donations:
Bank: Capitec Bank
Account Name: Raphah Ministries
Account Type: Business/Entrepreneur
Account Number: 255 648 58 99
Reference: Your Name & Surname

Thank you for your prayers, partnership and faithful support. A special note of gratitude to our long-standing sponsors, donors, kingdom investors and supporters for your support. We trust that we can rely on your continued support on this new journey.

"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9

05/07/2026

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A WARNING FOR SOUTH AFRICA:
By Sarah Jubilee

Yeshua showed me many things about the New Jerusalem, tribulation, rapture, Armageddon and then He said: “Before these things come to pass, you will face dark times as the beginning of sorrows.

In South Africa you will see My fire and I will let the fire go from South Africa to the rest of the world but violence will break out, many more will be killed. There will be bloodshed. Pray that you do escape these things.

There will be many victims, but I want My people to war against it in the spirit through forgiving and petitioning and standing in the gap. I want you to look past the people, I want you to look to Me, otherwise you will not be able to forgive.

You fight the battle of racism in this country. DO NOT built that altar, it will kill you, do not give racism a place in your gates. My people, repent of the sin of racism in your bloodline. The things in this country will worsen, poverty will increase. Many will loose what they have, many will not be able to provide for their basic needs because everything will be too expensive.

You will have to pay a large amount of money for water, electricity and petrol. Do not spend your money on things that are unnecessary now, save your money but get out of the Babylonian system because I tell you, you will loose what you have if you are in the wrong kingdom. Money will loose it’s value, life supply will become more important because it will be the only way for you to survive.

I tell you these things, because My bride will go through the beginning of sorrows before I gather you, before the great
tribulation. I also tell you because of those who will be left behind, they will face these things and will have to go through it before I come again.

DO NOT FEAR, MY PEOPLE!
I do not send out this message so that you must fear. However, I send out this message so that you will prepare your heart as My bride, so that you can come out of Babylon, so that it will not effect you so that you can escape these things like Noah escaped the flood, Like Lot and his family escaped the judgment against S***m and Gomorrah and like Ragab escaped from Jericho. My people, I always save a remnant, I separate a remnant because they are faithful.

Guard you hearts against racism, unforgiveness, hatred and anger because you will face violence, bloodshed, murder, and corruption.

If you give a place for the serpent you will likewise perish.

It is now time for My people to learn from Stephen, I give you the key of Stephen, it is for now and for those who will be left behind (Acts 7:54-60).

I AM the Judge, let Me Judge for there is nothing My eyes do not see, do not give revenge a place because I will judge those who sin against Me. Put on love and forgive.

Pray for your government, because when I look, My heartbecomes angered. Pray that you will escape My judgment that will come upon this nation.

Repent of sexual sin and perversity (homosexuality), racism, rebellion, disobedience, hypocrisy… My people, open your eyes - water spirits are corrupting this country because it was given legal ground through pride and racism.

The battle you fight is against water spirits because they cry out for blood.
Do not be ignorant.
I AM giving an instruction to My people, to those who are willing to obey Me. To those who live on the coast of South-Africa, I want to see a people in every town around the coast that petition, to claim back that ground which water spirits are possessing.

I want you to repent and break down their altar, through My blood. Blow the horn and declare My words. It is time for the men of war to stand up, stop speaking death and address the issues in the natural and start preparing for battle to stand against the principalities and keep the enemy out of the gates of your city.

Behold, I have given YOU the authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. Be bold, nothing will by any means hurt you.

Stand up and take up your authority in Me… let Me not blow the trumpet for everyone to get ready for battle, but then no one goes into battle.
Ezekiel 6.
Prophesy given in 2017.

22/06/2026

your financial contribution, support, investment or donation may have tax benefits as this Alms ministry is a registered PBO / charity at SARS.

Pls consult your accountant, tax representative or google/chatgpt for more info.

Thank you in advance for your support and investment in this Alms ministry, reaching out to those less fortunate and also to enable the ministry to continue operating.

May God bless you in abundance for your support.

04/06/2026

it is with great sadness that we share the passing of the founder of Raphah Ministries - Dr/Pastor Gerd D. Luus on tuesday - 2 june 2026.

With great admiration for his selfless work and contribution to build this ministry and his love for those less fortunate. he cared for the people of Newcastle and surrounding areas and left deep foot prints.

May his legacy continue to grow as we all move forward in our lives.

As a family, we wish to thank every one for your condolences and messages during this time of farewell.

May we celebrate his life in the same humbleness as he did in life.

funeral service will be anounced soon.

Raphah Ministries will continue and will still endeavour to reach the community were possible.

Sonja Luus
Wife & Co-founder

27/03/2026

CALL FOR DONATIONS: GLASS BOTTLES NEEDED

Raphah Ministries is a full-time outreach and missionary ministry dedicated to serving and uplifting our community through practical support and compassion.

As part of our ongoing food outreach programme, we prepare and distribute nourishing items such as soups, jams and other preserved foods to those in need.

To continue this work, we are in urgent need of empty glass bottles and jars of all shapes and sizes, with their lids.

Your donated bottles will be cleaned, sterilised and reused to safely store and distribute food to individuals and families within our community.

How you can help:
• Donate any clean, empty glass bottles or jars
• Spread the word to friends, family and local businesses
• Support a sustainable initiative that reduces waste while feeding those in need

Every bottle you give helps us extend our reach and serve more people with dignity and care.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference — one bottle, one meal, one life at a time.

Thank you for your support.

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