Induction

Graeme was officially inducted as pastor of St Helena Baptist Church this afternoon. It has been 32 years since he finished his theological training. The Lord's timing is often very different from what we would choose. One of the previous pastors, Andrew Coats, who also studied with Graeme, sent us an encouraging email that was read out during the service.
See the interesting chair behind the pulpit - Graeme's cornet next to it

From I was little, one of my fears has been that I would one day end up being a "pastorie moeder" (manse mother/pastor's wife and general mother of the congregation). They always seem to conjure up images of milky sweetness, and scurrying to and fro, organising people. Now I am one!! As far as the milky sweetness is concerned - well, you decide...