Ministries and Regular Activities
At the Church of the Redeemer members are encouraged to participate in a ministry or regular activity in the congregation. This builds fellowship and encourages us to go out into the community to share Christ's love.
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. "
~ Matthew 5:14
Hereby an outline of the ministries and regular activities. For more information on the outreach program and bible groups please click on the relevant tab.
Ministries
1. Visiting team / Besuchsdienst
- Visit the sick at home and in hospital
- Support those in need
- Visit on birthdays and special occasions
2. Cemetery committee
- Quarterly committee meetings to discuss matters pertaining to the upkeep of the cemetery and surrounding garden
- Arrange funerals
3. Outreach Ministries – Hillcrest Provincial Hospital and Nyuswa Valley (Valley of 1000 Hills)
- More information under the specific tabs
4. Church Music
- Practice every Thursday evening at 19:00
- Accompany all hymns and sing choir pieces during services
- Brass Band practice in New Germany on Thursday evenings together with the other two parishes
5. Children’s Ministry
- Children's Church every Sunday during the English Service
- Additional activities as arranged by the committee
6. Prayer ministry and Prayer chain
- Prayer requests are relayed to the members of the ministry by the coordinators
- Regular information letters distributed to prayer ministry members
7. Seniors group - Fröhlicher Mittwoch
- Seniors meet once a month for fellowship and various activities
8. Confirmation classes
- Takes place in the form of a one year program starting in January
- Day of the week and time is decided on annually by the group
Bible Studies and Home Groups (more information available at the Bible Studies tab)
1. APN Retirement Homes on Tuesday mornings (New Germany)
2. Ladies Bible study on Wednesday mornings (Assagay)
3. Bible Study every second Wednesday evening (Hillcrest)