“The building of networks between congregations and the support of unity processes between URCSA and DRC congregations are very important for us at Witness Ministry,” says Rev. Stephen Pedro, manager of Witness Ministry and task team manager of Congregational Witness.
“On Sunday, 11 September, I had the privilege to join a meaningful and special meeting at URCSA Goodwood in Elsies River. URCSA Goodwood, DRC Monte Vista, and URCSA Uitsig had a follow-up gathering and conversation.”
The special thing about this meeting is that it is a continuation of the outreach and process Rev. Pedro initiated with Rev. André Reyneke of DRC Monte Vista when he was pastor of URCSA Goodwood and relieving pastor of URCSA Uitsig. A group of members from all three congregations met to build relationships and discuss the Word and the church’s ministry.
Co-pastor of DRC Monte Vista, Rev. Jaco van Dyk, facilitated the meeting at URCSA Elsies River. They focused on the impact of the COVID pandemic on their respective congregations and personal lives and how they see the ministry of the church post-COVID.
“It was an honour to be part of such a blessed and special conversation,” says Rev. Pedro. “We pray God’s blessings upon the process and follow-up meetings and conversation between these congregations, and believe that this small outreach and activity will surely build towards the greater unification process between our churches.”
Contact Rev. Stephen Pedro at stephen@kaapkerk.co.za for more information.