Community Mennonite Fellowship Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship.Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship. Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times.Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times. To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community.To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community. That the world may know Christ, because they have seen Him in us!

Titihoya Black-winged Lapwing

"Yes, it is the dawn that has come. The titihoya wakes from sleep, and goes about its work of forlorn crying. The sun tips with light the mountains of Angeli and East Griqualand. The great valley of the Umzimkulu is still in darkness, but the light will come there. Ndotshemi is still in darkness, but the light will come there also….

…For it is the dawn that has come, as it has come for a thousand centuries, never failing. But when that dawn will come, of our emancipation, from the fear of bondage and the bondage of fear, why, that is a secret." -Alan Paton, Cry, The Beloved Country, 1987 p 236, the closing words of the novel

But when that dawn will come, of our emancipation, from the fear of bondage and the bondage of fear, why, that is a secret. the fear of bondage the bondage of fear

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. 4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: Do not be afraid, for I am with you;… Genesis 15:1 Abram Genesis 26:24 Isaac Genesis 46:3 Jacob Deuteronomy 3:22 Joshua Disciples of fear

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: Do not be afraid, for I am with you;… Genesis 15:1 Abram Genesis 26:24 Isaac Genesis 46:3 Jacob Deuteronomy 3:22 Joshua Isaiah 33: 5 The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. 6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: I will say to the north, 'Give them up!‘ and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.‘ my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth- 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Which of them foretold this and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right, so that others may hear and say, "It is true.”

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. 12 I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,“ declares the LORD, "that I am God.

“Does 'Fear not.' = 'No Fear!'?” Isaiah 43: Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?"

Titihoya Black-winged Lapwing

But when that dawn will come, of our emancipation, from the fear of bondage and the bondage of fear,… That is in Christ Jesus the fear of bondage the bondage of fear