Historical Contexts

28 -April - 1949

Motjopeni Joseph Mamabolo was Born at Rustfontein (Radikoffie) Mokiti (between Munnik and Soekmekaar) Farm. He was the Second Son of the Late Pholwana John Mamabolo & Mmasaelelo Semokie Mamabolo.

1955 - 1960

He Moved to 86,Seven Avenue Alexandar Towship with his Rakgadi (His Father`s Sister). In 1956 he started sub A in Alexandar Primary School until Standard 5 in 1960.

1961

The Family moved from Rustfontein (Radikoffie) Mokiti to Ga-Sekgopo and stayed in this area, and his Father Pholwana John Mamabolo was handyman. he build this house.

1961- 1962

His Father was a Leader of Traditional Dance and his brother was also part of that dance,at the age of 12 he started playing and dancing Dinaka dance with the old Men in that Area of Sekgopo. People where surprised by this because he was young in old men, he was talented.

15 July 1963

It was on Monday when he accepted Jesus Christ as the saviour of his life at the age of 14 in alexandar township under Assemblies of God.His life changed completly, from that day he started preaching the Gospel to other people. then he was baptised in water and the holy Spirit.

1964 - 1967

He was dedicated in the things of God, he continued to preach the Gospel and Teaching the word of God, all over the places, as they were meeting for youth services. with the other youth from all over the country, he was hard worker, he got a job in one of the white company in alexander - Johannesburg and he learned lots of things there, He was Builder, Painter, welder and he knew every Job, the money that he got he saved it and one day he went home for the first time after he accepted Christ as the saviour of his life, His Father and Mother and everyone at home Ga-Sekgopo they did not know that he is now born again, every time when he goes home they used to bow down to idols,

Exodus 20:5 “Don't bow down to them and don't serve them because I am GOD, your God, and I'm a most jealous God, punishing the children for any sins their parents pass on to them to the third, and yes, even to the fourth generation of those who hate me.” when he arrived home his father called him to come into the house that they used to blow down he said no I am now born again and the family did not understand it, but he stuck to his believe of believing in Jesus Christ and he did not go to blow down.

26 August 1968

As he continued working he was saving money and finally the money he saved he managed to do Licence and he obtained a licence 04 Zero four and he obtained it in Alexandra, and he started driving company Motor Bike to use it to work.

1969 - 1971

He Continued to be active in the body of Christ, and he met William Seisa (Bishop) during youth service in Alexander, and he was travelling from one place to other place, preaching and teaching. He started teaching Sunday School, preaching at street doing evangelism, and he continue working at the company, working with his own hand, he was preaching in a train and bus.

2 Timothy 4:2 "Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching.

25 December 1972

it was Christmas at the age of 23 He Married Tjelana Elisa Mamokgere, Solomon Said "He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord. Pr 18:22 [ Pr 19:14; 31:10.]

House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but a wise, understanding, and prudent wife is from the Lord.Pr 19:14

A capable, intelligent, and *virtuous woman — who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. [ Pr 12:4; 18:22; 19:14.]

A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her husband, but she who makes him ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Pr 12:4 [ Pr 31:23; 1Co 11:7.]

1973- 1975

He Continued to be active in the body of Christ, he never stop to preach and to teach, many people when they marry they are no longer active and everything change, but he did not change the speed of preaching the Gospel Increased, and he continue to work using his own hand." 1 Corinthians 4:12 " We work hard with our own hands to feed ourselves. When People insult us, we ask God to bless them. When people treat us badly, we accept it. that is what he was doing working with his own hand to feed himself and the family, he was not depending on anyone.

1 Thessalonians 2:9-10

[9] For you remember, brothers, * our labour and toil: we * worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. [10] You are witnesses, and * God also, * how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. Acts 18:3 "Paul moved in with them, and they worked together at their common trade of tent making", with the money that he got he bought a motor bike.

17 February 1975

God Blessed them with a baby Girl and she was named Moshibudi Melida , Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family.

God Spoke to him and he said go, the very same year 1975 he resigned from work and leave Alexander, he had a house in alexander then he left it and went to Ga-Sekgopo village, where he met with the late Rev Jack Ramodike Maponya.

1976 - 1977

They both worked together, preaching the word of God and going house to house to spread the God News he planted Sekgopo Assemblies of God Fellowship, 2 Timothy 4:2 “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; * reprove, rebuke, and * exhort, with complete patience and teaching”. the Church continued to grow and he was teaching sunday school.

1978-1979

“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skilfully teaching] the Word of Truth, 2Ti 2:15

1978 He Enrolled with All Africa School of Theology for 1 Year Certificate in Sunday School and in the 1979 He Graduated, the same year 1979 he upgraded his Licence to 10 one Zero

1980 – 1985

He Continued to Preach the Gospel, House to House Visit, Pitching Tents, Teaching Sunday School and The Church In Ga-Sekgopo Assemblies of God continue to grow,

In 1981 He Registered for 3 Year Diploma Course in Ministers with the same School All Africa of Theology in Witbank

1981
It was during the first conference of Assembies of God Fellowship after the split of The Assembiles of God in South Africa which was held at Magalisburg ( Stone Ridge) , Joseph Mamabolo & Frans Mafa on the picture” Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. *people learn from each other, as an iron tool makes iron sharp, Pro 27:17.

14 – August - 1982

After 7 Years God Remembered them and Blessed them again with a baby Boy and he was named after his grandfather Pholwana John , Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family, as the was addition to the family.

22 February 1984
He obtained 3 Year Diploma in Ministers with All Africa School of Theology, Because Paul said to Timothy “Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analysing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skilfully teaching] the Word of Truth, 2Ti 2:15, Diploma

08 July 1984
God Blessed them again with a baby Boy and he was named after his grandfather from his mother Maporane Timothy , Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family, as the was addition to the family.

October 1985

Assemblies of God Fellowship National Annual Conference at Magalisburg YFC C.Y.A.R.A

                                          Right Pastor Joseph Mamabolo   Middle Pastor Isaac Ramahlo

                                                       Right Pastor Mphela Left Pastor J Mamabolo

1986 - 1990

1986. God Spoke to him, go leave Sekgopo Assemblies of God and go to Ga_dikgale to plant a Church there, it was not an easy task but he accepted it and went to Ga-dikgale (Marobala). He listened to God and he Heard him and acts on It, James 1:23-25” Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. and he was blessed because he obeyed what he was commanded to do by God.. He found this building that was not working (abandoned) and used it for the church, he started doing house to house, preaching the Gospel to the place of Marobala, now the was a light in Marobala and the charge was Dikgale Assemblies of God Fellowship.

03 November 1986
God Blessed them again with a baby Girl and she was named Tumelo Faith , Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family, as the was addition to the family.

1987
He Continue to Preach Pinching Tents, going house to house telling them about Jesus, He Formed Come together of Churches, it was the late Rev Jack Ramodike Maponya, the late Pastor Patrick Lebepe, the late Pastor Seale, Bethany Pentecostal Church, International Assemblies of God, Assemblies of God Fellowship, between the Churches, Ga-sekgopo and Dikgale. The unity within the churches grow and new souls where added,
he was always making sure picture are always taken,with family for memories

                                                 Pholwana John, Tumelo Faith & Maporani Timothy
20 November 1988
God Blessed them again with a baby Girl and she was named Mpho Gift , Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family, as the was addition to the family.

February 1989
He was Speaking at the wedding of John and Grace Lebepe as the friend of John the young brother of the late Pastor patrick Lebepe, " He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22, according to King Solomon, if you find fearing God wife you have find a favour from God.

this are some of the pictures he took with his family in the year 1989 April ,He Loved his family very much,

Because the vision that God put in his heart, Good Continued to use him and marobala was no longer the same people responded to th call of god, he was using his hand, the same year he took us me and my sister to Ga-Dikgale to go and make bricks, renovate the church.

1990 - 1992

He went to Mantsha Primary School to Preach to Children and Teachers and pray for them during Morning Assembly see the Letter that was Written By the Principal of Mantsha High School, Mentioning the Contribution that was made by Him to the School from Early 1990 and 2000.

In 1990 Motsheudi High School SCR ( Student Christian Representetive ) Having Prayer and Preaching to the Student

He continued to use his car for the Work of God and He used his car to renovate the church, below is the picture of brothers offloading sand from his bakkie,

This are some pictures that where taken at Mafefe with   Ps MJ Mamabolo , Ps Hlobejane & Ps Ketz

Here are some of the pictures for his family Tumelo & Mpho at Church Ga-Dikgale Marobala

05 October 1992
God Blessed them again with a baby Girl and she was named Khutso Peace, Psalms 127: 3 Don't you see that children are GOD's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? it was a joy to the family, as the was addition to the family.

1992 his bakkie Nissan Datsun 1980 model that he was using for the work of God was stolen, the devil was thinking that by doing that he will make him to stop preaching the word, and doing the work of God, that car was stolen in this way the same month that the car was stolen, the Engen on the car was fixed and modified, early in the morning when we wake up the car was not there it was gone stolen, it was sock to us , finding out that the car is gone, the transport that we were using to travel to and from church 20 KM away from home to church.

In 1992 he planted a Church Moduane AGF
Mat 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age."

1993 - 2016

1993

He bought this other car but this time it was private (Car), the car was too small for him and the family, because the was no other option but to drive the car and use it.

He was using this car to do the work that he used to do with the bakkie.he did not allow this car to limit him.

He Continued with what he was called for , he never stops to preach and to teach, and he continue to work using his own hand." 1 Corinthians 4:12 " We work hard with our own hands to feed ourselves. When People insult us, we ask God to bless them. When people treat us badly, we accept it. that is what he was doing working with his own hand to feed himself and the family, he was not depending on anyone.

October 1993

Assemblies of God Fellowship National Annual Conference at Magalisburg YFC C.Y.A.R.A
Pastor Mphela AGF Lebowakgomo, Pastor Ramahlo AGF Femane, Pastor Tobejane AGF Mafefe, Bishop MJ Mamabolo AGF Dikgale, Pastor Rakopa Matswi AGF.
  That precious memory triggers another: your honest faith—and what a rich faith it is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you! And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and prayed—keep that ablaze! God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.
- 2Ti 1:5-7

1993

The was no electricity in our hosue he hired Mr Senyolo who was the Electrician to do wiring for the whole house, then after he finished he paid him with this car, and the after we was without a car.

He never stop to preach the Gospel, he continued to travel to Ga-Dikgale ( 30 km) using Public Trasport and the Church Continued to grow ( God was adding those who were being saved to the Church)

1994 - 1995
Mat 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age." teach ,train and equip , that is what he what he did and what he was doing. some of them they are now Doctors, Teachers, Profesors, Engineer and all, Dikgale Assemblies of God Fellowship Sunday School and their Teachers

He Continued to Preach the Gospel as per instruction from above "Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching" 2Tim 4:2, He Continued to Preach The Gospel To Schools and Clinics , Below is The Letter From Kgola Ka Leleme High School.

In 1995 he planted Makgoba AGF and Pastor Francinah Malowa was ordained lead the Church
Mat 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age."

Another Letter From Sekgopo Clinic to Pastor MJ Mamabolo

Letter from Sectretary of Dikgale Assemblies Of God TF Mamabolo to Bishop MJ Mamabolo ( Reference Letter)

October 1995

He Wrote his vision on the paper, Soul wining and counselling ministry was lunched it was called Life In Christ Ministries ( LICM) and he was the founder. Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. here is the Letter

December 1995

The was a Party or Celebration for Come Together of Churches and the Party or Celebration was held at International Assembiles of God at Sekgopo.

In Januray 1996

He Joined world Outreach International below is Credential

see the letter from SAPS confirming his visit to the Prison

He was the Chairperson of Northern Province Assemblies of God Fellowship, He wrote a letter to Radio Lebowa that is Known as Thobela Fm to Annouce the Easter Conference, see the below letter.

He was not having a car he was travelling going from one place to the other, one prison to the other prison, one school to the other school, one clinic to the the other clinic, one hospital to the other hospital preaching an teaching the word of God.
see the pricture which was taken at the prison with the Police and Prison Warder and inmate, Pastor MJ Mamabolo, Pastor Malaka and Pastor Theo Bareth

Mat 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age." iIt was Him and Rametse at the pool in plokwane Baptizing Christian.

1997

He Continued to Preach the Gospel

at the wedding of Joel and Jane

Picture Taken at Church After Church, Bishop MJ Mamabolo, Wife and Child

Though he did not have a car he did not stop traveliing to church with public transport with her wife, travelling almost 30 KM , this picture was taken at the road at Dikgale after church .

He was always praying and preaching for fellow people

He received typewritter so that he can write the notes and the report

My Dad and My Mother

1998

Mat 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age." teach ,train and equip. He equip Andres Ramolotja as a Teacher for Sunday School, see the picture

Blessing the New Family

Other Picture that was taken from the Prison it was graduation Ceremony for inmate in Prison Receiving Diploma from World outreach Bible School,

1999

some pictures for Baptism

One of the picture that was taken @ Moduwane Assemblies of God Fellowship in 1999 on the Picture is The Late Mokete, Sesi Ledile Mohlala, Mongi Albertina Mohlala. Masilo Masekela, Pascal Motloutsi, Eddie wa bo Nene Dikgale, Pastor Maria Phoshoko Sefara, The Late Pastor Philip Mosuta Thobakgale, The Late Bishop MJ Mamabolo, Pastor Harry Ntlhane and Bro Shubu Ramasala.

He was doing everything this are some of the pictures of what he was doing

He was travelling to African Country as well

Working with his hand,

at Mafefe with Pastor Mphela and Brother Sam

In His Office

His Office

2002

2003

at the wedding of Pastor Rabonda and Rosemary

His Family, during his First Born Son and Second Child Birthday

His Mother , Wife, and Mother in law

He received Computer so that he can write the notes and the report

2004

Bishop MJ and Her wife at Assemblies of God Fellowship National Annual Conference at Magalisburg YFC C.Y.A.R.A

God Continued to use him to Build, Plant, Rebuke and Correct. and he planted a church at Kotishing

2009

It was During His Son Engagement 21 June

2010

His Son`s Wedding 27 and 28 February

He Continued to Preach the gospel and he organized a crusade and tent was used

The Year 2011

Morgan Mathole, Rosemary Rabonda, Joas Thobakgale and Phineas Letsoalo they organized the events in order to appreciate Bishop MJ Mamabolo together with other Pastor and Kgosi Dikgale.

i quote "[7] Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness. There should be a consistency that runs through us all. Heb 13:7

Building and Complete the Church Building

Year 2012

World Outreach International Hosted Conference in South Africa and He was Awarded the Certificate for long Service (Appreciation Letter)

2013

27 - 28 September During Daughter`s Wedding

2014

01 -January - 2014

He Continued to Preach the Gospel as per instruction from above "Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching" 2Tim 4:2, in one of the primary School

June 2014

In Tembisa Sport Ground His Son John Mamabolo and together with BY THE GRACE MINISTRY hosted Crusade and the Lunch of the Ministry and Bisphop MJ Mamabolo was one of the speakers here are some of the pictures for that Crusade which was called Thy Kingdom Come .

13 -16 October 2014

some of the picture which where taken at Assemblies of God Fellowship National Annual Conference at Magalisburg YFC C.Y.A.R.A, Bishop MJ Mamabolo, is Son John Mamabolo , Apostle Abel Guerreiro and Pastor Moloto