25 March
Stewardship campaigns are vital going forward for St Mark's. Today's Harvest Festival was a case in point where the Stewardship Committee exceeded all expectations. The Lord was indeed with us as the fruits of His harvest, both financial and vegetable, multiplied before us.
The service was a celebration of joy and our commitment to the Lord and the future of St Mark's. Norman Mangena was in masterful form as he encouraged the congregation of St Mark's to dig deep to fund our future in Yeoville.
Spurred on by emotional choruses both in English and Zulu, he divided the congregation into sections to come forward and drop their offerings in a basket in front of the altar. Norman started off with the Sunday School children, then families, married couples, the women of St Mark's, and lastly the Men for the Master followed by single men ... no grouping was left untouched as the bounty grew to just below R10 000, and that's not counting the plate offering.
A lunch followed for all, and one can but say ... God bless those who kindled the fire of hope for all those who were privileged to be in the pews today.
Pastor Solomon your message struck home today
ReplyDeleteBra Norman Mangena blessings to you and the Stewardship committee
ReplyDeleteI was moved by the Spirit yesterday. I think many others felt the same.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Geoff. Great to see so many familiar faces. Is that Nora with Maureen? You guys are doing a sterling job with St Marks and the Church is still looking wonderful. God's richest blessings on you.
ReplyDeleteAlison