We were so blessed to be part of launching a new church congregation in a very poor informal township here called Khayelitsha.
People came from all over Cape Town from the other JoshGen congregations to support, pray for, and worship with the local residents of Khayelitsha.
It was such a blessing to see the entire room completely full. Some of the leaders had to stand in the back against the wall because there was no more room for more chairs.
The singing, dancing, and worship carried from inside of the church out into the community just outside the church walls. Seeing such a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds worshiping together reminded me of this verse:
“All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.” – Psalm 86:9
Khayelitsha was one of many informal settlements built during the years of apartheid and segregation, and is reported to be the largest and fastest growing township in South Africa.
It is also one of the poorest areas of Cape Town with an average income per family of $1,872 a year.
Please pray that the message of hope and truth, the gospel of salvation, will be heard and received by the people of Khayelitsha.