It is perhaps a small blip in the magnificent history of St Mark's Presbyterian Church, Yeoville, but the 28th March 2010, Passion Sunday, will be remembered by the men of the congregation and their family members, as one of the most significant days of their lives as the Lord, continues to work his little miracles in the spiritual life of this ever changing congregation.
On Sunday, the Men for the Master, who had started off in such a small way last year with Interim Moderator Moshe Rajuili, our Probationer Solomon Surwumwe and our chairman Giyani Matampi the founder members, were granted permission to lead a men's service by Session, in recognition of their status as an Association in good standing with St Mark's along the same lines as the WA.
The Congregation turned out in numbers - the official count was 139, including 39 children, in whom the future of this congregation and the Christian faith rests.
It was an emotional service, representative of all generations and all race groups, and thanks must go to all those who put so much time and effort into getting this together. To Irvine Florence, who so ably linked the various aspects of the service, to Giyani, for speaking so eloquently in his sermon of hope and commitment, to the Sunday school and their teachers, Colleen Butler and Norman Mangena; for Joy and Sophia who went all the way out to the Flower Market to get the palm breaches; and to to men, who came forward to celebrate the Lord in songs of praise.
St Mark's diversity was spelled out in many ways on Sunday, not least of which were the many national costumes on show. But despite our differences it is only in unity that we will succeed. And Giyani pointed the way forward by pledging that the men and the WA will build on already solid foundations to both spread and sustain the faith and service to our congregation in Yeoville.
NOTE: Giyani's sermon title was "God's purpose for Man." The readings were: Genesis 2:4-17 & John 10: 7-16.
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