The Lord spoke powerfully as we explored the book of Malachi and its related topics through teaching and discussion. The day included teaching sessions, worship, panel discussions, opportunities to connect, and moments for personal reflection. The panel discussions covered key topics: Connecting with God, Connecting with adult/teen children, Connecting in marriage or as a single person, and Connecting across cultures.

Special Guests

Main Sessions

October 12, 2024

  1. Introduction to the Book of Malachi

    Retha de Villiers

    The book of Malachi is the central theme with the key scripture from Malachi 3:16 “Then the people who feared the Lord spoke to one another”…they connected!!​​​​​​​

  2. The Story of the Bible

    Retha de Villiers

    Retha de Villiers gives a short summary of the Story of the Bible.

  3. The Book of Malachi

    Retha de Villiers

    Retha opened with a teaching from the book of Malachi, and many hearts were stirred by the message to turn from sin and return to God. Not because of his anger towards us but because of His love for us – “I have always loved you,” says the Lord.

  4. Connect with God

    Jackie Arndt, Gerdie Duvenhage, Heleen Kelber

    We presented a number of panel discussions with topics relating to the theme Connect. These discussions included personal testimonies and practical encouragement and advice from women and couples who live out the message of Connect in different ways.

  5. Staying Connected in your Marriage

    Jannie and Retha de Villiers, Heleen Kelber, John and Carin le Roux

    Heleen Kelber facillitates this panel discussion with Jannie and Retha de Villiers as well as John and Carin le Roux on Staying Connected In Your Marriage.

  6. Connect with your Teen/Adult Children

    Jackie Arndt, Suria Scholtz

    Suria Scholtz was one of our keynote speakers on Connecting With Your Teen/Adult Children. We look forward to learning from her.​​​​​​​

  7. Connect Across Cultures

    Corné Loots, Pearl Miyelane Maluleke, Duduzile Hazel Masedi

    Pearl Maluleke facilitated our panel discussion on Connecting Across Cultures. Her guest speakers were Duduzile Masedi and Corné Loots.

  8. Connect with Revive Our Hearts

    Wilmie van Tonder

    Wilmie joined us as we discussed how to Connect With Revive Our Hearts.

  9. Connect with the Word

    Jackie Arndt, Marisa Badenhorst, Estelle Drysdale, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

    This session is facilitated by Jackie Arndt. The panelists are Estelle Drysdale and Marisa Badenhorst.​​​​​​​

  10. The Table as a Place of Connection

    Suria Scholtz

    Suria Scholtz highlighted how Jesus served in His time of ministry around many tables and this brought profound spiritual insight to something as practical as a table! We will never sit around a table quite the same again!