This morning our team separated into two and we headed off to various churches in Cape Town's “Cape Flats” area. Paul and Helen Gallagher, Jeff and Madonna Tideman, Ben Meade and Sam Tideman visited Docks Mission Church, Bonteheuvel (the reasons it's Bontehevel is the name of the town as there are Dock's Mission churches in many towns). Pastor Regan Martin, Dave Gotaas, Bill and Kim Hitzemann went to Docks Mission Church, Lenteguer (a different town).
We enjoyed a wonderful time of worship (some of which was in Afrikaans)...a new experience for our team! Paul and Helen did a short drama to introduce the theme of the message which was from Matt.5: 21-27 called, “The Angry Heart”. Many people responded positively to the message and several people (the pastor told me) were converted after the service. Praise the Lord.
After the service our team (Jeff, Madonna, Sam, Paul, Helen and Ben) took the children for a special Sunday School. I am amazed at the capacity of this team to adjust to different contexts and cultures....to show forth the love of Christ to others....and to be bound together as one body. I have been surprised at the strength of this team to handle some very challenging ministry. Praise the Lord!
Tonight we head out to partner with a ministry that reaches children (many of whom) live on the streets of Cape Town. All for now (after a busy morning) will post more tomorrow...
Greetings from the WBC South Africa Team,
Keith
The adaptability of the team seems like the grace of the Holy Spirit. Praying for the love of God to be on you as you go to the "street kids" of Cape Town tonight.
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