Kaffer (Kahfer), Salomon (Salomo) * 04.06.1944, Bethanie † . Baptized: 29.09.1944. Confirmed: 30.10.1965. Mother language: Afrikaans. Other languages: Nama. Worked as a worker in Lüderitz before joining the Church. Completed Std. V. Evangelist course: 1969-1970.1 Attended evangelist course 1969/70 in Paulinum AELCRN VIII 2.16.2, Oral information by Sarah Keramin that she worked with him in the 1970´s while he was an evangelist and after he was ordained, Mentioned as evangelist who was present at the conference of evangelists in October 1971 in Okahandja,2 from Keetmanshoop. During the Evangelist Conference 1972 he excuses his behaviour during the visit of the visitation commission. He declares that he is prepared to move to Koës and asks for a motorcar. Churchboard requests him to be stationed in Aroab, since the need is very big there. He declares that he will ask his wife in Keetmanshoop and report back to the Churchboard at the Churchoffice.3 Evangelist Kahfer fragt nach dem Verfahren, wenn ein Evangelist kündigen will. An Evangelist had to hand in his resignation to his local Pastor. He would pass it on to the circuit council management (Kringbestuur) and from their it would go to the church council. AELCRN Collection H.-K. Diehl 1971-74:11r). Samuel Kahfer [sic] (nimmt Mai 1982 bis Januar 1985 in /Khoës Beerdigungen wahr). Samuel Kahfer [sic] (nimmt Juni 1973 in /Khoës Beerdigungen wahr).4 Member of the "Tweede Buitengewone Sinode in Otjiwarongo", 14.-16.07.1974, amongst others:5 Kring Keetmanshoop: J. Hanadaob (Keetmanshoop), S. Kahfer (Karasburg), M. Johannes (Lüderitz-Ovambo), A. Hanse (Bethanien), Kring Mariental: F. Swartbooi (Mariental), A. Goeieman (Mariental), I. Isaak (Mariental), Kring Windhoek: F. Lazarus (Windhoek-Herero an Dordabis), H. Orr (Windhoek-Nama/Damara), G. Alcock (Rehoboth-Damara), J. Winstaan (Rehoboth-Damara), P. Adam (Rehoboth-Damara), Kring Gobabis: Philander (Gobabis), I. Guiteb (Witvlei), P. Dreyer (Leonardville), Kring Usakos: J. Vatilifa (Usakos), A. Beukes (Walfishbay-Nama), Haosemab (Swakopmund), S. Afrikaner (Okombahe), Kring Otjiwarongo: H. Naobeb (Otjiwarongo), E. Kisting (Fransfontein), D. Claasens (Omaruru), Kring Tsumeb: J Jyambo (Otavi), Was present at the 6. Ordinary Synod of ELK in SWA in Otjimbingwe, 29.06.-04.07.1975. Kring Keetmanshoop: J. Hanadaob (Keetmanshoop), S. Kahfer (Karasburg/Warmbad). Kring Luderitz: no Evangelist Kring Mariental: A. Isaak (Gibeon), A. Goeieman (Gochas). Kring Tsumeb: S. Nashongo (Grootfontein) [sic]. Kring Otjiwarongo: M. Kaijamo (Outjo), E. Kisting (Kamanjab), D. Claasens (Omaruru) [sic], L. Nainda (Omaruru), A. Amalowu (Omaruru). Kring Usakos: S. Afrikaner (Uis), H. Naobeb (Okombahe). Kring Windhoek: W. de Klerk (Gobabis-Kleurlinge), P. Dreyer (Leonardville), I. Guiteb (Witvlei).6 Mitglied der 7. Ordentliche Gesamtsynode der ELK in SWA in Otjimbingwe, 27.09.-01.10.1976. Sonstige Evangelisten anwesend: Kring Luderitz: B. Skrywer (als Stellvertreter für die Gemeinde Luderitz). Kring Keetmanshoop: S. Kahfer (Karasburg/Warmbad). Kring Mariental: F. Swartbooi (Stampriet), J. Hanadaob (Maltahöhe). Kring Tsumeb: Klaus Gowaseb (Tsumeb-Damara/Nama). Kring Otjiwarongo: E. Kisting (Fransfontein), D. Claasens (Omaruru), Kring Usakos: H. Naobeb (Okombahe), S. Afrikaner (Uis). Kring Windhoek: Heinrich Nanub (Windhoek), G. A. Vries (Rehoboth-Bastard), J. Keister (Rehoboth-Nama), I. Guiteb (Witvlei). 13 Evangelisten von 139 wahlberechtigten Mitgliedern: 9,8% 48 Pastoren von 139 wahlberechtigten Mitgliedern: 34,5%7 Auf der 7. Ordentlichen Synod in Otjimbingwe vom 27.09.-01.10.1976 berichtet der Präses, dass Evangelist Salomon Kahfer die Gemeinde nach Warmbad versetzt worden ist. Er ist einer von neun Evangelisten und 15 Pastoren der seit der letzten Synode versetzt wurde.8 Attended the 10th Ordinary Synod of the ELK in SWA in Otjimbingwe, 24.-29.09.1983 Evangelists present: Kring Keetmanshoop A. D. Louw (Bethany 2428 members) F. Hamhola (Luderitz 2404 members) A. Goeieman (Aus no number for members given) S. Kahfer (Khoes 822 members) Kring Mariental A. Isaak (Kalkrand 1192 members) E. Kisting (Stampriet 1690 members) Kring Otjiwarongo J. Hanadaob (Kalkfeld no numbers for members given) S. Kuvare (Outjo 8773 members) Kring Tsumeb no Evangelists Kring Usakos no Evangelists Kring Windhoek B.Philander (Leonardville 1292 members)9 Attended the 4. Extraordinary Synod of the ELK in SWA in the Martin-Luther-Congregation Komasdaal, 09.-13.12.1984. Evangelist present: Kring Keetmanshoop: A. D. Louw (Bethanien 2428 members), F. Hamhola (Luderitz 2404 members), S. Kahfer (Khoes 822 members) Kring Mariental D. Claasen (Gibeon 5799 members), A. Isaak (Kalkrand 1192 members), E. Kisting (Stampriet 1690 members) Kring Otjiwarongo S. Kuvare (Outjo 8773 members), A. Amalovu (Outjo 8773 members), Stellvertreter für Omaruru L. Nainda (Omaruru 5084 members) Kring Tsumeb no Evangelist Kring Usakos no Evangelist Kring Windhoek J. Hanadaob (Leonardville 1292 members) Erholungsheim B.Philander (Erholungsheim)10 Present at the 11th Ordinary Synod of the ELK in SWA in Otjimbingwe, 22.-26.09.1985. Kring Keetmanshoop: S. Kahfer (Khoes 825 members) Kring Mariental D. Claasen (Gibeon 5799 members) A. Isaak (Kalkrand 1192 members) E. Kisting (Stampriet 1690 members) Kring Otjiwarongo S. Kuvare (Outjo 8773 members) A. Amalovu (Outjo 8773 members) Kring Tsumeb no Evangelist Kring Usakos no Evangelist Kring Windhoek J. Hanadaob (Leonardville 1292 members) Erholungsheim B.Philander (Erholungsheim)11 Present at the 12. Ordinary Synod from 27.09.-01.10.1987 in Keetmanshoop: Kring Keetmanshoop: F. Hamhola (Luderitz) J. Kaulinge (Aus) S. Kahfer (Khoes) Kring Mariental: D. Claasen (Gibeon) A. Isaak (Kalkrand) A. D. Louw (Hoachanas) E. Kisting (Stampriet) Kring Otjiwarongo: S. Kuvare (Sendingwerk) Kring Tsumeb: B.Philander (Grootfontein) Kring Usakos: no Evangelist Kring Windhoek: J. Hanadaob (Leonardville)12 MUST HAVE BEEN ORDAINED, BUT NO INFORMATION Married: Married to Susanna Mbiwa on 02.02.1969, born 18.02.1949 in Keetmanshoop.13 Children: Kenneth Jacobus Mbiwa 16.11.1968 Cyril Freddy 13.11.1969 Ulrich Barry (died as a child) 01.01.1971 Salonia 24.06.1973 Geraloine Suzette 19.06.1974 Education: Other family members connected to RMS: Mission Stations: Congregations: Keetmanshoop 01.01.1971- Koes 01.01.1973- Karasburg 01.01.1976 History with the RMS: 1 AELCRN Cardsystem of the co-workers, n.N. 2 Evangeliste-Konferensies 1968, 1971, 1973. Notule p. 5. 3 Collection H.-K. Diehl 1971-74:20. 4 Kirchenregister Gemeinde /Khoës. 5 AELCRN File "Sinode 1974-75" n.N. 6 AELCRN "Sinode 1974-75". n.N. 7 AELCRN "Synodes 1976, 1978, 1979" n.N. 8 AELCRN "Synodes 1976, 1978, 1979" n.N. 9 AELCRN "Sinode 1981+1983". n.N. 10 CI. 4. Synods 1981-1985. n.p. 11 AELCRN CI.4 Synods 1981-1985. p. 1-165. 12 AELCRN "1978 Sinode". n.N. 13 AELCRN Cardsystem of the co-workers, n.N. --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------