Hostage experience shared at Stonecroft Ministries’ morning tea
The guest speaker related how she was kidnapped for ransom by armed pirates at sea.
Stonecroft Ministries held its first tea of the year at Port Shepstone Country Club last Friday.
Guests were enthralled by Debbie Calitz’s harrowing account of her 20 months in hostage hell after being kidnapped for ransom by armed pirates at sea.
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“My captors’ faces were always covered. I was moved to 17 different places, surviving only on one bowl of watery soup and two bread rolls for breakfast each day, with very little food in the evenings. Finally, the ransom was paid and I was released.”
After a musical interlude by Rob and Laura Vogt, Glenda Schutgens shared the touching story of her relationship with Jesus.
She recounted how she grew up in a happy and well-organised home.
“I left home to further my studies and later got married. As a doctor’s wife I lived in various countries and finally settled in Port Shepstone.”
An unexpected change came about when her husband was injured after being knocked down while riding his motorbike.
“Suddenly I had to be my husband’s caretaker. I entered a new era where I needed advice and spiritual strength,” she said. This was when she discovered that a personal relationship with Jesus met her needs.
The next Stonecroft Ministries meeting takes place at the Port Shepstone Country Club on Friday, February 15 at 9am for 9.30am.
Businessman, TV star and author Musa Mseleku will talk on how he navigates a polygamous relationship.
The main speaker for the morning will be Margaret Rex with music by Marius Swart. Booking is essential.
Phone 039 3171744.
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