
New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
On Tuesday, 04 July 2023 Apostle Bradley Bourne conducted a divine service in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch.
The Bible word that served as the basis for the divine service was taken from Matthew 21: 28-31, "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard. 'I will not', he answered, but later changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other one and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir', but he did not go. Which of the two did what his father wanted? The first,' they answered.'
In the sermon, Apostle Bourne used Jesus’ parable of the two sons to focus on several pertinent and perhaps even uncomfortable questions, which were addressed to the individual soul. These questions prompted each soul to assess his/her own obedience to God and hearts' disposition when it comes to true repentance and a change within, that leads to transformation and a deep understanding and conviction of God's grace and forgiveness.
The Apostle also took time to greet the congregation before meeting with all the rectors from the Stellenbosch district.