New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
The seniors of Somerset West 1931 got together on Saturday, 18 May 2024 for a presentation by Apostle de Vries (ir.) in preparation for the feast of Pentecost the following day. He brought the origin of Pentecost from the Old Testament times and how it was celebrated through to the New Testament, where the outpouring of the Holy Spirit occurred 50 days after Easter Sunday. Also explained was what the Holy Spirit means to us in our time and how it should be seen.
The seniors also relayed some of their own experiences regarding Pentecost and the meaning it has for them. After the presentation, everyone enjoyed the singing of hymns that were chosen in line with the feast of Pentecost. The afternoon was closed in prayer, and everyone enjoyed some fellowship thereafter.
On Sunday, 19 May 2024 after a beautiful Pentecost Divine Service held by Priest Karl Diener, and as the basis for the service, a Bible text word from Jude 20 was used.
The seniors hosted a fundraising fellowship with cake and tea at the church, which was very well attended by the congregation.