REPORT BACK FRON EXODUS INITIATIVE COVENANTING SERVICE & LAUNCH

This was a fantastic event for the Christian Church in Port Elizabeth. Although we expected about 300 people, over 400 attended this service on Sunday afternoon 25th March.

Exodus Initiative seeks to get various churches in any given community to work together for powerful and effective social change. Before yesterday’s service, there were 18 congregations committed to this process. During the service there were a further 8 churches that paid their membership dues and joined the covenant pledge. This created great excitement. Building on this excitement the Chairman of the organization, Pastor Lance Kock, challenged the member Churches, “It is only natural that out of this pledge, each member Church should work to gain influence amongst ourselves and then amongst the communities we serve. A successful Church is a growing Church.”

This followed on from Bishop Mike Coleman of the Roman Catholic Church. He said in his address to the meeting, “It is excellent to see the new life created in the Church when we all bring our different talents together. It is excellent to see how Exodus Initiative has brought so many denominations and cultures together in this service, and this good work.” The meeting also acknowledged the fact that Bishop Eric Pike of the Anglican Church had a very important role in raising $45000 for the organization through channels in the United States of America. It was therefore appropriate that Bishop Coleman concluded, “Do not give up the habit of doing this good.”

The mayoral representative, Councilor Charmaine Williams, said that the Nelson Mandela Metro council and the Mayor, Mr. Faku, were particularly excited to see a church based community organization coming to the fore. She said, “Please feel free to knock on our door at any time and we will open it.” The congregation gave applause as she continued to say the council is looking forward to building a positive working relationship with Exodus Initiative.

For further Information:
Steven Lancaster between 8.30am and 1pm at 4537590
Reverend Terence Faltein (Lead Organizer) at 4537590 or 0826957226
Pastor Lance Kock (Chairman) at 3651467 or 0832617229

• More info about EXODUS INITIATIVE

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