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New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
In honour of its 25th anniversary, Tafelsig congregation celebrated this memorable milestone with a special divine service and concert.
On Sunday 23 June 2024, Bishop Leon Ravell conducted a divine service at Tafelsig congregation. Priest Zondre Bantom, the Rector of the congregation, was called to serve alongside the Bishop.
The Bible text used as the basis for the service was Exodus 20:8.
In preparation for the 25th anniversary, the walls of the foyers were decorated with pictures of friends, families and ministers. It highlighted the special activities and services that form part of the history of the congregation.
After the divine service, members and guests enjoyed a phenomenal concert with various musical items. The MC for the concert was Priest Vance Less. The event started on a high note, with the choir singing Now thank we all our God and Study war no more, accompanied by the organ and orchestra.
Before continuing with the rest of the programme, Priest Less noted all the familiar faces and ministers he had seen during the event. The Priest mentioned that they are the vessels and that we can see God’s work all around us through their contributions.
During the second half of the concert, the Sunday School children also took to the stage to showcase their gifts and talents. With loud voices and thankful hearts, the choir, organ, orchestra and duet sang We journey to Zion, in which the congregation joined in on the last verse.
After the concert, Priest Denzil Paulse, District Rector of Eastridge District, thanked everyone for the preparation made towards the marvellous day. The District Rector mentioned that the event reminded him of the Chief Apostle’s visit to Tafelsig in 2023.
Bishop Ravell and Priest Paulse greeted members and guests as they made their way to have fellowship. This beautiful day was concluded with heartfelt greetings between old friends, family members and ministers who gathered to remember 25 years of God’s grace, unconditional love and abundant blessings.
The launch of Tafelsig congregation took place in 1999. To commemorate the church building, Priest Bantom conducted a divine service on Thursday, 20 June 2024. It was exactly 25 years from the date of the congregation's opening. After the divine service on Thursday evening, members enjoyed hot soup and had fellowship while talking about the memories shared.