Index:

• International Life Chain Action - Durban
• True Love Waits Update
• Court gives brothels red light
• Pyramid Schemes and Multilevel Marketing
• Devotional Thought
• Tributes pour in for SA Christian Leader
• Forthcoming events

INTERNATIONAL LIFE CHAIN ACTION - DURBAN

Thousands of people heard the pro-life message on International Life Chain Day, 6 October.
Together with several churches and organizations, CFT planned an open-air program in Durban for 5 October. About 5,000 info pamphlets advertising the event had been handed out the day before.
The main aim of the Life Chain action was to remind people of the value of the unborn child. Although the South African law has legalised abortion, it is still murder in God's eyes.
We chose ‘The Workshop’ as venue, a crowded place where many people, both young and old, go to shop or eat out. More than 200 pro-lifers held placards saying: "Abortion Kills Babies", silently lining the street and park. Others handed out tracts and info leaflets with the purpose of making contact.
With the assistance of Radio Khwezi, CFT set up a 'mock' radio (Radio Life) from where we broadcasted messages and news bulletins informing people of the dangers of abortion. Speakers from different churches shared messages of hope. Adverts of different organisations such as 11th Hour Counseling, True Love Waits, Doctors for Life and Souls Outreach could also be heard on Radio Life. Pastor Alvis of Souls Outreach gave a Gospel message and made an altar call. Later on Rev Joyce Adams, an American lady also gave a message from the Word of God. There was an encouraging response.
On the whole it was a very successful campaign. We should not grow weary of sending out this message. As children of God it is our duty to constantly show the way. The next pro-life action in which CFT will be involved is Sanctity Life Sunday on 2 February 2003. We will be remembering the approximately 270 000 South African babies who have been aborted since the legalisation of abortion on demand in South Africa on 1 February 1997.
"Speak up and judge fairly; Defend the rights of the poor and needy" Prov.31:9.

TRUE LOVE WAITS UPDATE

True Love Waits (TLW) has printed out and now sent abstinence posters to all the high schools in KwaZulu-Natal. The task itself was monumental, requiring volunteers to package a forwarding letter as well, in about 1 800 posters to be sent. We trust that the posters will reach the schools and be put up for World Aids Day on 1 December.
True Love Waits is also planning on releasing a TLW radio advertisement as well as a press statement for the day. During the festive season ahead, TLW will be planning and charging up for 2003.
Another highlight was a TLW outreach to Calvinia in the Northern Cape, where the message of purity was spread on their local radio station, schools, churches and church cell groups.

COURT GIVES BROTHELS RED LIGHT

The Constitutional Court has declared both prostitution and the owning of a brothel illegal. In a narrow decision against the legalisation of prostitution, six of the 11 judges found in favour of declaring sex for reward unconstitutional. Thus last year's Johannesburg High Court ruling that removed a ban on receiving money in exchange for sex, was dismissed. It also upheld the high court's ruling that owning a brothel is unconstitutional. (SABC News, 9 October)
However, there are already attempts to put pressure on parliament to change the law.

Doctors committed to help enslaved women

Doctors For Life International (DFL) has expressed their delight with the judgement of the South African Constitutional Court to declare prostitution illegal. Since 1996 when this case started in the lower courts, DFL has been involved as a witness for the state. In the judgement of the final case before the Constitutional Court, excerpts from DFL's affidavit were quoted.
The evidence DFL presented to the court showed clearly that prostitution in itself is degrading to women and is conducive to violent abuse of prostitutes both by customers and pimps.
Further evidence was given about prostitution encouraging international trafficking in women; leading to child prostitution; carrying an intensified risk of the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV/AIDS; it's connections with high degrees of drug abuse and crimes such as assault, rape and even murder; and it being a cause of public nuisance.
DFL has stated that it remains committed to do everything in its power to continue to attend to the plight of women caught in the modern day slavery of prostitution. These women are to be assisted in developing skills and getting alternative occupation. For this purpose a help-line can be called: 073 - 224 9221.

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Conclusion

Allow me to make a few concluding comments. God's Word says that we have to be alert and watchful in all things. Those in the ministry should be extra careful that nothing quenches their zeal for the gospel. Be aware that Network Marketing requires extraordinary time commitment and can easily distract a person from his spiritual goal. Place your trust and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ and not in people or money. Do not hesitate to ask for help if there is anything that you are unsure of or don't understand. In Zulu they say "Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili!", which means that the way is asked of those who have gone ahead. Finally, a wise statement by a man of God as food for thought:
"The bait is not put into the trap to feed the mouse but to catch him."
- Spurgeon

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT – BE READY

TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR SA CHRISTIAN LEADER

The passing away of Dr Ed Cain, editor of Signposts, was mourned by friends across the world. Dr Cain, who was buried on 13 November in Pretoria, had produced many seminal research papers on the need for Biblical democracy and had been a world leader in exposing the error of liberation theology. Tributes from Christian leaders in South African and overseas were read at the funeral.
In its tribute CFT President Fano Sibisi said: "Dr Cain. We just called him Ed. The verses that came to my mind as I thought of him were, 'Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.' (Matthew 24:45-46) For years Ed has served us with his special analytical skills. His interpretation of current events and issues in the light of Biblical principles has profited many.
Apart from hearing him at conferences, we would sometimes visit him, Deana his wife, and Miriam his daughter at home just to sound him on different issues. It was a treat to see him like a skilled surgeon dissects whatever topic you gave him. In all these years that we knew him we found him to be steadfast and unshakeable. Such a man of God leaves behind a big gap."
(To read more about Dr Cain's publications visit the website: http://www.signpostspublications.com )