Abstract
This play was written in response to a request to conduct a worship service on Ascension Day, 21 May 2009, a Thursday, for primary school children, ages six to thirteen, from the Potchefstroom Christian School, an English-speaking school in Potchefstroom. The worship service was part of an outreach of Potchefstroom North congregation, a member of the GKSA (Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika), to two local schools.An hour earlier on the same day, children from an Afrikaans-speaking school heard a sermon by Prof. Ben de Klerk. This article is dedicated to Professor De Klerk with thanks for his service to the Lord. Truly, his life exemplifies joy and honour. The author of the play spent two and a half years (July 2002- December 2004) with the Faculty of Theology at the North-West University in Potchefstroom – first on a Fulbright Fellowship and then as an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Theology for a finite term of 18 months. She was back for a visit doing research with her former colleagues when the invitation came to conduct the service for Potchefstroom Christian School on 21 May.During announcements at a chapel service for theology students and faculty earlier in May, she asked for “six strong, broad, energetic, excited, and very handsome men” to be disciples in her new play for children. Young men responded and rehearsals commenced. The play was well received by the children. It kept their attention because it was fast-moving and fun. They learned a bit about the book of Acts and its opening story, the ascension, in a manner faithful to the Biblical text and yet one that creatively9 incorporated contemporary elements.
Highlights
(Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika), to two local schools.[4]
This play was written in response to a request to conduct a worship service[2] on Ascension Day, 21 May 2009, a Thursday, for primary school children, ages six to thirteen, from the Potchefstroom Christian School, an English-speaking school in Potchefstroom.[3]
Please give any proceeds to Potchefstroom North Church (GKSA) in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and stipulate that is is for evangelism purposes
Summary
Exodus 13:21; Psalm 68:4, 33; 104:3 (cf. Wilson, 2007:49). 54 During the 40-day period between the Resurrection and the Ascension, there are numerous comings and goings of the Lord (Grant, 2007:39). The kingdom of God is God’s good rule on earth It has started already – with Jesus! We asked Jesus to teach us how to pray He taught us to talk to the Father, the One who loves us the best.[62]. Andrew: We are waiting for something definite67 – the coming of the Holy Spirit. Matthew: We believe Jesus meant the gift will be the Holy Spirit. I have a feeling the Holy Spirit will dominate our lives and the way we tell the story of Jesus.[73]. The amazing thing is that whenever Jesus gives a rebuke, He gives a new assignment This new assignment is to work for the kingdom of God on earth.[75]. He told us to wait in Jerusalem until we receive power!
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