Jesus modeled a whole life and even told us how to follow Him in HIS OWN WORDS (the red letters found in many Bibles).

The best way to follow Jesus is simply to follow the words of Jesus.

He said it. We do it.

As we start this series we will explore what it means to take up the "yoke" of Jesus.

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

Services are at 8 am and 10 am and streamed live at 8 am on Facebook and 10 am on YouTube. Otherwise, you can find all our sermons on YouTube.

The 5:30 pm service and the Pinetown campus service at 10 am will also be doing the same series. Pinetown Campus will begin one week later.

If you're not in a Life Group click on the link below to join one for this 6-week series.

Here's what you need to know about the Red Letter Challenge:

Every Monday you will be sent a memory verse and a challenge for the week via Home Ground's WhatsApp Group. If you are not on this group please make sure you join by clicking on the link below.

You are also encouraged to do the YouVersion plans that will be posted on Home Ground's profile on the YouVersion App.

Please join this profile by going onto YouVersion. Click on "Discover" at the bottom of the screen, select "Churches", select Home Ground Church.

If you are not in a Life Group why don't you join one for this challenge from 17 July for six weeks.

• Wednesday evenings at 7 pm at the Church from 17 July
• Thursday mornings at 10 am in the Side Hall from 18 July
• Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 7 pm in the Side hall for our teens - Grade 7 to Grade 12 - from 18 July.
• Thursday evenings at 7 pm in the Youth Centre for our Young Adults - 18 -30 years old from 18 July.

Click on the link below to sign up or contact Cindy at cindy@homeground.org.za

Have you got kids in Grade 7 to 12?

GROUNDED is for them.

GROUNDED will be working through a book covering the foundations of our faith, such as the gospel, the church, prayer, the Bible, Communion etc.

It will be happening from 21 July over 8 weeks during our second service on a Sunday (10:00 - 11:00)

The cost is R200 per teen which will cover the cost of the book which your child can keep and use to make notes in.

Click on the link below to register your teen and if you want to chat to someone please contact Hannah at hannah@homeground.org.za

Your journey towards a great marriage starts with great preparation before your wedding!

One of the traditional intentions of your engagement period is to spend time, not only in preparation for your wedding day (as important as that is) but more particularly for your marriage.

We believe that attending the Marriage Preparation Course before your big day will in many ways prepare you for what is potentially the most significant and enjoyable relationship of your life. We would love you to join us for six weeks of great conversation, good snacks and coffee and a new discovery of the gift of marriage.

We will cover the following topics; family background, love and romance, physical intimacy, communication and conflict, managing your finances and God in your marriage.

Starting Sunday, 4 August for six weeks from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Church Office Boardroom at NO COST.

To sign up please email cindy@homeground.org.za

If you are a voting member of Home Ground then please remember that our 133 meeting will be THIS Tuesday, 16 July.

At 6 pm we will be having a bring & share supper together. Bring a plate of sweet or savoury finger food to share and some juice for yourself. This is always such a wonderful time to connect with each other.

The meeting will start at 6:30pm.

The meeting will be held in-person at the Westville campus and on Zoom for those who are unable to attend. Constitutionally, those members on-line can also participate in any voting! Click on the link below to join Zoom.

Everyone is welcome, but only members can vote.

The agendas, minutes, proxy and other documentation has been emailed to members. Proxy forms need to be in by Monday, 15 July before 5 pm.

Ibandla Malivuke "Church Arise" is an annual conference hosted by the Church Alliance for Social Transformation NPO (CAST).

The purpose of the conference is to be an oasis in the wilderness: for many people working in the justice and social development space as the work is lonely, unrelenting and exhausting.

You might be thinking that this isn't for you, but we need your help.

This is a great opportunity to serve in various ways by:

• signing up to volunteer at the event
• sponsoring tickets or items for the conference,
• offering accommodation for delegates or
• joining a prayer group

Just click on the link below to let CAST know how you can help.

Contact info@cast.org.za for more information.

The CAST clothing sale is happening again - so put it into your diary and start saving some money.

It will be happening on Saturday, 3 August from 07:30 - 12:30 at Home Ground Church.

New, sample clothing will be sold at massively reduced prices. The proceeds from this event will go towards funding CAST projects and initiatives.

All are welcome!

Contact CAST at info@cast.org.za if you need to know more.

The Bible teaches us in Malachi 3:10, "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

Tithing is not just a financial transaction; it is a spiritual discipline that aligns our hearts with God's purpose and allows us to be active participants in the plans He has.

If you have never tithed before and have questions, we'd love to chat. Email us on feedback@homeground.org.za

Here are the details of how to tithe:

You can EFT: Our bank account details are:

Account name: Westville Baptist Church

Account No.: 1305382161

Nedbank, Smith St, Branch 130526

You can also click on the Zapper button below and give this way.

Thank you SO much!