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October 2026

Theme for the monthTHE MANDATE & MISSION OF A THRIVER

The partnership letter for October 2026

The partnership letter for October 2026

Dear beloved family of God

We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as we pray always for you, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints. Col 1v3

The Apostle Paul says to the Colossion Church, as we say to you, walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. We desire that you live in a manner that adequately reflects what God has done for you and continues doing in you and your family. Being “worthy of God” is a phrase that occurs in ancient pagan inscriptions throughout Asia. It pictures someone’s life being weighed on scales to determine its worth. However, our great worth is in Christ Jesus.

Welcome to this month of October. Truly it has been a year of the super natural blessing of God and overflow. We may not have experienced it in the manner in which we would have like, nor did the manifestation of the fruitfulness and overflow come in the time we would have like it to come, but none the less, the blessing of the Lord has been evident in our lives.

The school of leadership continues to grow and the leaders are maturing and growing daily in their walk with God the Father. We hear their passion and desire to fulfill the mandate, to go and make disciples of all men. The home groups are growing and the urgency of the message is getting out there. We have moved to having our macro cells to the Umhlanga Campus until the end of the year. We thank God for the unity and the love that we see in each one of you. Thank you for sharing your love and passion with us, together we will thrive and allow God to do great and mighty things in us. In our unity, God is commanding his blessing over our lives. We will continue to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living and we will always be willing, in the day of His power.

This month of October, we will be speaking on the mandate and commission we have been given. We will also study the lives of each one of the men and women of old that went before us and how God impacted their lives, giving them clear direction. We will learn from them and put in to practice what God has called us to do. We are excited for the great things to come this month.

Thank you for your seed sowing, your faithfulness in sowing into the house of God. We are indeed in expectation of a mighty harvest. It is now upon us.

We love and appreciate you all very much.

Pastor Wesley & Yajhna SingSENIOR PASTORS

Daily readings

31 readings this month, by Pastor Zubeda Sing. A new reading appears here each morning.

  • Thursday, 1 October

    Jesus’s Mandate to His Church

    “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always,” Matthew 28v19-19

    Go therefore and make disciples. The message is loud and clear to each and every one of us. Salvation came to us as a gift, however, Jesus wants us to go out and win this…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Friday, 2 October

    The Mandate of Abraham

    “Now [in Haran] the LORD had said to Abram, “Go away from your country, And from your relatives And from your father’s house, To the land which I will show you;” Genesis 12v1

    Abram was well established in Ur of the Chaldeans when God called him to leave his homeland. Abraham obeyed and after a long journey settled for some time in Harran. When…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Saturday, 3 October

    The Mandate of Jacob

    “Now may God give you of the dew of heaven [to water your land], And of the fatness (fertility) of the earth, And an abundance of grain and new wine; May peoples serve you, And nations bow down to you; Be lord and master over your brothers, And may your mother’s sons bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, And may those who bless you be blessed.”” Genesis 27v27-28

    Instead of waiting on God to fulfill his promise concerning her sons (see 25:22–23), Rebekah manipulated the process. Ironically, the result of her deception was personal…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Sunday, 4 October

    The Prophet Mandate for Samuel

    “Now Samuel grew; and the LORD was with him and He let none of his words fail [to be fulfilled].” 1 Samuel 3v19

    Samuel was the son of Hannah. She was barren when the prophet gave her a word that she would have a child. She made a promise to God that she would bring him back to the …

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Monday, 5 October

    The Saul Mandate

    “Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the LORD has chosen? For there is no one like him among all the people.” So all the people shouted and said, “Long live the king!”” 1 Samuel 10v24

    In obedience to God, Samuel anointed Saul as Israel’s first king. The people of Israel did not want direct contact with God so they requested that they be given a king to…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Tuesday, 6 October

    The Mandate of David

    “Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.” 1 Samuel 16v13

    Our Creator knows His human creatures intimately, and He is able to discern our thoughts and purposes before we ourselves are aware of them. He always looks beyond appear…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Wednesday, 7 October

    The Mandate of Moses – the Law Receiver

    “So Moses said, “I must turn away [from the flock] and see this great sight—why the bush is not burned up.” When the LORD saw that he turned away [from the flock] to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.”” Exodus 3v3-4

    the God of your father. God identified Himself as the God worshiped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In announcing these names, the Lord was assuring Moses that the covenant…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Thursday, 8 October

    The Mandate for Solomon

    “even as I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place’; I will indeed do so this very day.”” 1 Kings 1v30

    King Solomon had more intellectual and material resources at his disposal than any other person in history, and yet none of it was enough. When he turned away from God, h…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Friday, 9 October

    The Mandate of Elijah: Bold Faith in Famine

    “And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Go from here and turn eastward and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan [River]. You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to sustain you there [with food].” 1Kings 17v2

    Elijah was a prophet whom God sent to warn the Israelites of the consequences of abandoning him. Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal required a tremendous am…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Saturday, 10 October

    The Mandate of Elisha

    “and you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.” 1 Kings 19v16

    The Elijah/Elisha association was similar to Jesus’ mentoring relationship with his disciples. Like Elisha, they had to drop everything to follow their mentor. But they s…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Sunday, 11 October

    The Mandate of Samson

    “For behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the boy shall be a Nazirite [dedicated] to God from birth; and he shall begin to rescue Israel from the hands of the Philistines.”” Judges 13v5

    No doubt about it, Samson was special. Before he had even been conceived, an angel of the Lord had set the stage for this man’s life (see Judges 13:3–5). Samson was a Naz…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Monday, 12 October

    The Gideon Mandate

    “And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O brave man.”” Judges 6v12

    am the youngest (smallest) in my father’s house. Gideon’s objection is reminiscent of the words spoken by Moses (Ex 3:11) and Jeremiah (Jer 1:6).

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Tuesday, 13 October

    The Mission of Isaiah the Prophet

    “The vision of [the prophet] Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning [the kingdom of] Judah and [its capital] Jerusalem, which he saw [as revealed by God] during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.” Isaiah 1v1

    Isaiah the son of Amoz. God sent His message through Isaiah to Judah, the people of the Southern Kingdom — specifically to their magistrates, priests, and prophets in Jer…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Wednesday, 14 October

    The Mandate of Jeremiah

    “The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, [one] of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, to whom the word of the LORD came during the thirteenth year (627 B.C.) of the reign of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.” Jeremiah 1v1-12

    Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying. This was a standard way of introducing a divine oracle at the beginning of a prophetic book. Jeremiah did not speak out of hi…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Thursday, 15 October

    The Mandate of the Prophet Habakkuk

    “The oracle (a burdensome message—a pronouncement from God) which Habakkuk the prophet saw. O LORD, how long will I call for help And You will not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do not save.” Habakkuk 1v1-2

    Habakkuk’s openness and honesty in his relationship with God is refreshing. Like Job, Habakkuk brings his complaints and questions directly to the Lord.

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Friday, 16 October

    The Mandate of John the Baptist

    “In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying, "Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "THE VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE ROAD FOR THE LORD,” Matthew 3v1-3

    PREPARE THE ROAD FOR THE LORD. As roads were smoothed and straightened for the arrival of a king, so John was preparing a spiritual path for the Messiah. The quotation is…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Saturday, 17 October

    The Calling of Matthew

    “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk].” And Matthew got up and followed Him.” Matthew 9v9-10

    Jesus’ earthly genealogy demonstrates God’s plan to bring about the salvation of humanity. Matthew shows us how, every step along the way, God had protected the bloodline…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Sunday, 18 October

    The Call to Simon Peter and Andrew

    “As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He noticed two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, "Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.”” Matthew 4v19-120

    Peter was always thinking, and he always thought with a view toward action. When he heard “question,” he immediately thought “answer.” When he observed “problem,” he thou…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Monday, 19 October

    The Call to John

    “Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets. Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].” Mark 1v19-20

    The book of John provides a treasure trove of Jesus’ stories and teachings not found in the other Gospels. It is also the simplest and most profound of the Gospels. Rich …

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Tuesday, 20 October

    The Call to the Brother of John - James

    “Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were also in the boat mending and cleaning the nets. Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].” Mark 1v19-20

    James was the brother of John, they were known as the sons of Thunder. James was one of the three that were in Jesus’s inner circle. They were privy to Jesus’s life and t…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Wednesday, 21 October

    The Call to Stephen

    “The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit” Acts 6v5

    By his Spirit, God works through ordinary people to accomplish his work in the world. Those who open themselves to the Spirit’s call find new direction (see Acts 9) and n…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Thursday, 22 October

    The Call to Philip the Prophet

    “The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip” Acts 6v5

    Philip never lost the passion or enthusiasm of a new convert. Ever sensitive to God’s leading, Philip shared his faith at every opportunity. His decisive, engaging, proac…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Friday, 23 October

    The Call of Barnabas – Son of Encouragement

    “Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), sold a field belonging to him and brought the money and set it at the apostles’ feet.” Acts 4v36

    Barnabas was a true servant leader. Barnabas was first a giver. He believed that his personal mission was for the good of the church.

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Saturday, 24 October

    The Mandate of Saul – Paul

    “And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”” Acts 9v5-6

    Paul was passionate in his dependence on God, fiercely committed to following him and courageous in his witness. Paul relinquished all of his desires and plans into God’s…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Sunday, 25 October

    Paul & Barnabas Set Apart

    “While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].” Acts 13v2-3

    laid their hands on them. The laying on of hands was the church’s way of identifying with and affirming the mission to which God had called a particular person.

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Monday, 26 October

    The Call to Paul & Silas

    “Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers.” Acts 15v22

    We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same things by word of mouth. For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greate…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Tuesday, 27 October

    The Called Man Apollos

    “Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent and cultured man, and well versed in the [Hebrew] Scriptures. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being spiritually impassioned, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John;” Acts 8v24-25

    When Paul speaks of Apollos, he used the following, I sowed the seed of the word and Apolos watered this word by the ministry of the gospel, doing mighty signs wonders an…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Wednesday, 28 October

    Priscilla and Aquila

    “There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife, Priscilla, because [the Roman Emperor] Claudius had issued an edict that all the Jews were to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them; and they worked together for they were tent-makers” Acts 18v2-3

    Tent-makers. All young rabbinical students had to learn a trade. The province of Cilicia, from which Paul came, was noted for its cloth made from goats’ hair. It is likel…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Thursday, 29 October

    The Instruction to Timothy

    “As I urged you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain individuals not to teach any different doctrines” 1 Timothy 1v3

    Timothy. Timothy was a young believer from Lystra who traveled with Paul during his second and third missionary journey. Paul’s request that Timothy stay in Ephesus to m…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 1 min read

  • Friday, 30 October

    Special Instruction to Peter

    “And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of the Christ” Matthew 16v18

    The Origin of the Church — The church was a mystery (not clearly revealed) in the Old Testament. Christ prophesied in these words spoken to Peter, “on this rock I will bu…

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read

  • Saturday, 31 October

    The Spirit’s Clear Mandate to Apostle Paul

    “But when God, who had chosen me and set me apart before I was born, and called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles [as the good news—the way of salvation], I did not immediately consult with anyone [for guidance regarding God’s call and His revelation to me]. Nor did I [even] go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia and stayed awhile, and afterward returned once more to Damascus” Gal 1 v15-17

    He chose me and set me apart . . . called me through His grace. Paul related that God had chosen him to be an apostle (v. 1) before his birth, not unlike Jeremiah’s call …

    Pastor Zubeda Sing · 2 min read