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Awaken Church Newsletter • August 2026
Established in
the shaking
August finds us grateful for what God has done, expectant for what is ahead, and determined to move with Him in this Year of Speed. From freedom and restoration to growth, testimony, leadership and new beginnings — God is establishing His house.
Freedom
Growth
Speed
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Prophet’s Pen
Established in the Shaking
A pastoral and prophetic encouragement from Prophet Dewald Gouws for the Awaken Church family.
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Scripture for the month
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful...”
Hebrews 12:28
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As I reflect on this season, I can truly sense that God is doing something new among us. There is a clear shift taking place as the Lord continues to draw people to Awaken Church and increase our influence within the community. I believe God is establishing His Church for a greater purpose.
With every God-ordained shift comes a shaking. Hebrews reminds us that God shakes what can be shaken so that what is from Him may remain. While change can feel fast and uncomfortable, it is often part of His process of realignment, strengthening and preparation.
As we move through the second half of the year, I am continually reminded of our prophetic theme for 2026: The Year of Speed. We are seeing God accelerate His purposes, align people, open doors and establish His work among us.
Stay faithful, stay aligned and stay expectant. Allow God to establish what cannot be shaken in your life.
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What God Has Done
Freedom Conference 2026
Our annual Freedom Conference was one for the books. We witnessed deliverance, powerful encounters with the Lord, and testimony after testimony of restoration. We are grateful for every life touched and every chain broken through the power of Jesus Christ.
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Delivered. Restored. Repositioned.
We continue to pray that the freedom received during the conference will become a lifestyle of truth, healing, dominion and deeper relationship with Jesus.
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Awaken Family News
Celebrating the people and moments God is building.
Every testimony matters. Every milestone matters. Every life is part of the story God is writing in our church family.
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Celebrating Excellence
Congratulations, Elanie Basson!
We celebrate with Elanie Basson on graduating with her Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology. What a wonderful achievement! We honour the hard work, perseverance and dedication behind this milestone and pray for God’s favour over every next step.
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A New Step of Faith
Minister Lorenzo Gripse Got Baptised!
What exciting news! We celebrate with Minister Lorenzo Gripse on this significant step in his walk with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May this public declaration of faith mark a beautiful new chapter of growth, obedience and deeper surrender to God.
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Guest Ministry • 26 July
A Powerful Morning with Prophetess Tanya Stevenson
Prophetess Tanya Stevenson blessed Awaken Church with the testimony of her personal journey with the Lord and ministered prophetically into the hearts of people. We are grateful for the authenticity, encouragement and prophetic impartation she shared with the house.
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Leadership • Vision • Strategy
Annual OPS Team Strat Camp
The Awaken Church OPS Team gathered for our annual Strategy Camp — a dedicated time to look back at what the Lord has done over the past six months, strengthen relationships, evaluate where we are, and align around the way forward for the remainder of the year.
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Things to Come
There is room for you in what God is building.
August brings fresh opportunities to connect, build relationships, ask questions, grow and invite others into the life of the church.
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For New Members & Visitors
Our First Meet & Greet
We are seeing wonderful growth in Awaken Church, with many new members and visitors becoming part of the family. Our first Meet & Greet will create space to connect personally with the Prophets and leadership, learn more about the heart of the church, and ask any questions you may have.
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Youth Ministry • 28 August 2026
Youth Explosion
Our Youth Ministry is preparing for an exciting Youth Explosion on 28 August 2026. Evangelist Zaine Jumat will be preaching, and we are believing for a powerful night of salvation, encounter, awakening and bold faith in the next generation.
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From the Blog
Keep growing through the Word.
Catch up on recent teaching from Prophet Dewald Gouws and allow the Word to keep working beyond Sunday.
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Freedom • Transformation
Breaking the Cycle: When Generational Patterns End with Me
A message about confronting inherited patterns with truth, allowing Christ to transform what has been transferred, and becoming the person through whom destructive cycles finally end.
Read Blog →
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Deliverance • Dominion
Delivered for Dominion: Why Freedom Is Only the Beginning
Freedom is not merely about what God brings you out of, but what He calls you into. Discover why deliverance is the beginning of a life of authority, responsibility and Kingdom purpose.
Read Blog →
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Quotes of the Month
Words worth carrying with you.
Save them, share them, and let truth become part of the way you think and live.
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Giving & Partnership
Thank you for partnering with what God is building.
Your generosity helps us continue building a house where people encounter Jesus, receive the Word, experience the presence of God, and are equipped to live Spirit-led lives.
Banking Details
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 62756488493
Branch Code: 250655
Reference: Your Name + Tithe/Offering
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Stay Connected
Follow Awaken Church online.
Stay connected throughout the week. Watch sermons, share encouragement, invite someone, and follow what is happening in the life of the church.
Visit awakenchurch.org.za
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See You Sunday
Come expectant. Bring someone with you.
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 at Awaken Church as we gather around the presence of God, grow through the Word, build family and make room for people to encounter Jesus.
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