Hans and I have been attending a local church in Muizenberg for the past year. It's right around the corner from our apartment and meets on the top floor of the local Bible college/seminary. The church is affiliated with Church of England, and has a very multi-cultural feel. We've been developing a relationship with the Pastor (his wife is a student in the SBS) and several of the members, and are enjoying being part of a local congregation. Each week, Pastor Brian has someone "M.C." the service, so the pastor's only responsibility is the sermon. A few weeks ago, he asked Hans to do this, so Hans got to officiate a traditional Church of England service! He, of course, did a great job. He says he was honored and challenged and felt as nervous to do this as he does to teach a 3 hour lecture on a book of the Bible. There is very specific order and expectations in a Church of England service, and Hans handled it very well. He did the call to worship, the confession of sin and assurance of salvation, congregational prayer, announcements and Bible reading. Might as well start calling him Pastor Hans!
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