Bible Media News (BMN) speaks to Pastor Rischmuller from the Still Bay Baptist Church about proclaiming the Word of God and feeding the hungry.
BMN: Give us a glimpse into your life by describing one thing on your To-Do List for this week, which is giving you energy.
Carel-J Rischmuller: Preparing and proclaiming the Word of God is on my to-do list every day. There is nothing like spending time with God in the Word and then taking the gems you found to the people to apply to our lives. The Spirit working through the Word is the power that changes lives.
BMN: Is there a story you tell people when they ask: What gives you hope for South Africa?
Carel-J Rischmuller: My hope is not for South Africa, but I hope that God will protect and provide for his children in South Africa. We won’t fix South Africa. Jesus will return one day to change the world. In the meantime, we are ambassadors sent into this broken land. We are sent to earth to care about other people, to love one another, to lead people to Christ, to feed the hungry, to comfort the broken, and to proclaim the good news of God.
BMN: What was the last thing that surprised you?
Carel-J Rischmuller: I’m continually surprised how seemingly intelligent people believe rubbish sent to them via Facebook and Whatsapp
BMN: What have you learnt about how Christians can make an impact on society?
Carel-J Rischmuller: Christians make an impact by caring for and loving those that God placed on your path. Thinking about society is (for most people) too big a concept. It becomes overwhelming. Do what you can do with the power of Spirit where God placed you.
BMN: Is there a piece of Scripture that you often go back to find inspiration?
Carel-J Rischmuller: Many. The first one that comes to mind, especially in working with teenagers, is:1 John 4:4 “…for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
About Still Bay Baptist Church:
What can we say about Still Bay Baptist Church?…. WE LOVE JESUS! But not nearly as much as He loves us. We’re also passionate about telling others how much He loves them. And to help them to love Him too.
We are a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, fellowship-caring congregation of Jesus-followers.
Still Bay Baptist is a member church of the Western Province Baptist Association and the Baptist Union of Southern Africa.
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