New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
On Sunday 10 March 2024, Apostle Werner Von Schaeffer presided over a divine service at Ritchie Congregation. The Apostle was accompanied by the District Rector, Stephen de Jager, and the Rectors of the Hopetown District.
As basis for this divine service, the Bible text was taken from Isaiah 53:4.
During the service, three individuals received the gift of the Holy Spirit through the act of Holy Sealing, and Priest Metsing Long and Deacon Piet Lavin were placed into retirement.
Thereafter, the Apostle conducted another divine service at Blinkpunt Congregation, also in Hopetown District, located 64 kilometers from Kimberley. The Apostle was accompanied by several Rectors from the Hopetown District and members from the nearby farm of Pannetjie.
As basis for the service, the Bible text was taken from Luke 18:13.
Three brothers received the gift of the Holy Spirit through the act of Holy Sealing. The Apostle greeted the members and took photographs with those in attendance.