Covenant service
Sunday 28th January was our Covenant Service. It was a combined service for the whole circuit held at John Wesley Society in Atamelang. All the ministers in the circuit took part and the Superintendent preached. It was a wonderful service. It was due to start at 9am, when we arrived at about 8:30, there was already quite a crowd gathered, mostly of YMG (Young Men’s Guild) members. They were singing and dancing around the church property to call people to the service.
We got started around 9:30 when it was decided that most of the people were there (not too bad, considering people had to travel a very long way to get to the church).
There was lots of singing and dancing (Michael and I did our best to sway in time…) All the ministers sat up front – dressed in the full kit – here is Michael with one of the other Ministers, Thulani.
The church was packed. All the kids sat on the altar rail and cushions, many people stood in the isle and at the back and there was a tent/marquee outside so people could peer through the windows and not have to stand in the very hot 
The service lasted about 5 hrs and it was quite a thing giving Holy Communion to about 600 people, but there was a real sense of Celebration and a great meal followed…
posted by kym @ 1/31/2007 07:34:00 PM
3 comments
3 Comments:
Enjoyed your news. Michael you look like a real bishop. love aunty and uncle
Hi Mike and Kym
You guys are experiencing things that not many people are able too. I know this year is going to be very rewarding as well as challenging. We miss you here in Pietermaritzburg! It may be a good thing you left as we couldn't fit another person in Mel and Neil's room (about 18 people). Take care and God Bless. Ryan and Taryn
Wow - a 5 hour service! No Aussie is THAT committed to church :)
Nat
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