Newsletter - Making disciples of all nations - January 2026
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Hollander Family Newsletter – January 2026
Greetings Beloved,
We greet you in the wonderful Name of our Great God and Savior, our Lord
Jesus Christ. We pray that you are doing good and that it is well with your
soul. Here are the scrpitures for the month:
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Scriptures for the Month
- Acts
1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
- Exodus
19:6 “And you shall be to Me a kingdom
of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you
shall speak to the children of Israel.”
- I
Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a
spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual
sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ”
- I
Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim
the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light”
- Revelation
5:10 “And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall
reign on the earth.”
Highlights for January
Our first
highlight for this month was definitely getting the Bible study group together
again. It is always pleasant to have fellowship with them and teach them the
Word of God. What a powerful first meeting, each one of us had an encounter
with the most High. Other highlights
include our son Waldo competing in a “potjiekos” competition, as well as our upcoming
visit to our parents in Kimberley on the 27th of January.
🙏 Men’s & Women’s
Ministries
- Men’s Prayer – We are grateful for the
group of men in Dewetsdorp who gather weekly in prayer. Lives have been
touched, prayers answered, and we continue trusting the Lord to raise up
more men of valour, bold in standing for the Truth. We will start the
gatherings again on Monday, the 26th of January 2026.
- Women’s Fellowship – Led by my wife,
these weekly gatherings bring women together in prayer and practical
ministry. They crochet and knit items that are shared during outreaches.
These times of fellowship have been deeply edifying, and the Lord continues
to open doors to minister at the local orphanages, old-age
homes, homes for disabled people and police stations.
Through
these ministries, elderly people receive love and encouragement, rape victims
receive care packages, and blankets have been distributed to those in need. The
current project that they are working on now is to make blankets for the winter
for 38 disabled people in Bloemfontein.
📖 James 1:27 –
“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit
orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the
world.”
🍞 Ministering to the Poor
📖 Galatians 2:10 –
“They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I
also was eager to do.”
Since May
2024, we have been ministering to poor families in Dewetsdorp with food
parcels, clothing, household supplies, and toiletries. These visits not only
meet physical needs but also open doors for counseling and prayer.
Through
our “5 Loaves and 2 Fish Project”, we distribute monthly food parcels
while sharing the gospel. We also partner with a sister in our church who
provides meals for those living on the streets. These times of fellowship bring
opportunities to pray, encourage, and share the love of Christ.
📚 School
& Youth Ministry
- We
have weekly praise & worship, and Bible study at the local
school that continues to bear fruit. New believers are given Bibles, and
we pray for a deep hunger for the Word of God.
- Hostel
ministry has been especially impactful, with many students
experiencing healing and deliverance in Jesus’ Name.
- We
are trusting the LORD for more Bibles—HalleluYah! 🙌 Thank
you for praying with us.
We also celebrate each child’s birthday 🎉 and pray over each life to
be entrusted to God’s purpose.
Looking ahead, we are planning a one-day camp for the Sotho children
that we will be hosting on the 21st of February on one of the local
farms. The schools have opened for the year, and we are excited to see what the
LORD is doing.
❤️ Family
Updates
Waldo had a Potjiekos competition:
Our son came in 5th place in his first potjiekos competition. We thank
the LORD for his talent of cooking 🙌🏾
🙌 Prayer Requests
Please
continue to lift these needs before the Lord:
- Healing for my wife, who still suffers from some
symptoms like abdominal pains, nausea, etc.
- Provision of a 7-seater 4x4 SUV or
double-cab bakkie, as our family of six has outgrown our small car.
- Provision and guidance for upcoming
mission trips to Lesotho and Namibia.
- A house in Dewetsdorp to use as a base for
ministry.
- Anointing, blessings and fruitfulness for all
upcoming counseling sessions, Bible studies, services, and online
teachings.
🙏 Thank You
We are deeply grateful for
your prayers, encouragement, and support—whether through words, finances,
or partnership. You make it possible for us to continue this Kingdom work and
meet daily needs.
📖 Philippians 4:7 –
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Dewetsdorp
Freestate, South Africa
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How to Partner with Us
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Corinthians 9:13-14 | Philippians 2:25 | Acts 20:24 | Luke 6:38 | Galatians 6:6
If you feel led to support the missionary
work, please find our banking details below.
Account holder:
Steve Hollander
Absa account number: 9340273257
Account type:
Savings
Branch code:
632005
We bless you and your family in Jesus
Christ's Almighty Name!!!
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