Good Friends in Christ
On Sunday 17th October 2010, I visited the congregation of Midrand. This is one of the UPCSA’s strongest congregations which meets in the reconstructed (brought up from Pietermaritzburg) St Saviour’s building in Randjesfontein. Midrand is a big healthy congregation served by two ministers, the Revs Chris Judelsohn and Gavin Lock. The congregation was planted 25 years ago by Trinity, Edenvale together with the Church Extension committee of General Assembly. The Rev. Tim Sawyer was its first minister. Midrand has itself planted a thriving congregation in Fourways (inside the Indaba Hotel).
I was invited to preach on the occasion of Midrand’s Silver Jubilee (25 years). There were two services in the morning, both packed with members. The old St Saviour’s building is a beautiful stone building reminiscent of a bygone era. Inside, a tactfully designed sound and projection system facilitates a modern worship service which includes a blend of the great hymns of the church together with contemporary Christian songs. A choir delivered an item and two saxophonists played an item during the taking of the offering. Beautiful banners hung to the sides of the sanctuary, each illustrating a part of the 25th anniversary logo, created especially for the occasion.
I have included a picture of the central banner which hangs in the sanctuary. It contains the new logo at the centre, surrounded by the faces of Midrand’s members. All kinds of commemorative pieces (glasses, mugs etc) were on sale and I was presented with a beautiful commemorative magazine featuring photos from across their history.
A Big Happy Birthday to you, Midrand from all of us in the UPCSA.
Lots of love
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