Old friends

Recently we have had visits to our church by some very special "old friends" - although none of them is really old!

It was good to see them at different events and worship services. It reminds us that we are one big family, wherever we are in the world. The scriptures speak of the church in a number of different ways, each indicating somehow that we are part of a family and that we are sisters and brothers together on a journey.

Well it was great to see some of our sisters and brothers that we have not seen for a while.

It started with the visit back home to sunny South Africa by Murray and Gina Wilkinson. Murray was our Youth Pastor a little while ago before he decided to venture into the colder part of the world, namely England. He and Gina were married during his time of ministry here and Gina began her teaching career while they were still among us. They joined us for worship one evening during their visit. Here you see them sitting in church after our worship service.

It was great seeing them again.

Then, a little later we had our spring dance and who should we see swinging the night away? None other than Kevin and Pat Alexander. They now live in Melkbosstrand, not too far from good old Bellville. During their time with us pat used to lead the Precepts Bible Studies in the church. Thanks for joining us at the dance.

In the photo you can see them smiling for the camera with Sue Storbeck, the dance organiser.

And finally, at Jason's farewell, we made contact again with Adam Barker, a past member of our church who now serves as the Youth Pastor at St Marks, Edgemead. We do see Adam around every now and again. Apparently it has something to do with a certain Society Steward at Bellville Methodist Church! We are really excited that he and Laura will be married later this year and wish them a deep sense of God's love as they make their covenant together before God and their family and friends.

Adam is on the far left of the photo looking to see if Jason will arrive!