The Royal Wedding

Eats to share while watching the Royal Wedding

It was excellent getting together with 17 ladies in Boskruin, Joburg to watch the Royal Wedding. The hostess was Julie Bennett who is an avid royal fan. She went out of her way to decorate her lounge with Prince William and Kate Middleton. She also had the British flag flying high, not to mention a box of tissues for any lady who is moved by the beauty of the wedding. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think we were sitting somewhere in the U.K being very patriotic.

Some of the ladies in Boskruin

It’s interesting listening to ladies chatting. Much detail is shared. The conversation ranged from dress, head gear; make up, seating arrangements etc. A few cheers were heard in the lounge when Prince William and Prince Harry were seen dressed in full regimental uniform. The ladies unanimously agreed that Mrs Carole Middleton looked lovely.

Much speculation surrounded the comment of a lady from San Francisco who fainted when she saw Prince William.

When there was a close up shot of Kate Middleton, the comments were just how beautiful she looked- The lovely bride. The service was beautiful and the reading of Romans 12:1 – 18 by James Middleton capped it all. Some “older” ladies in the lounge were moved to tears. They kept saying “excuse me” before wiping their tears and sniffing.

The atmosphere in the home was wonderful and the wedding itself was beautiful.

By Molly Manhanga

Thought for the day

Psalm 145: 1 - 3 & 8

"I will extol You, my God, O King;

and I will bless Your name for ever

and ever.

Every day will I bless You; and I will

praise Your name for ever and ever.

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be

praised; and His greatness is un-

searchable..........

The Lord is gracious, and full of

compassion; slow to anger, and of great

mercy."

The Passion of The Christ

Silence as people watch The Passion of The Christ.

Last Sunday, Stephen decided to show "The Passion of The Christ" to the whole Church. It's pretty graphic and violent and shows in part what Jesus went through when He died on the Cross for us.

At the beginning of the movie, the people were still chatty and as they got more and more into it, there was a deathly silence in the Kidz Block. Not a word from the children or the adults. Some of the adults covered their mouths in disbelief and shock. The deathly silence continued right to the end of the movie and people got up quietly and went home.

People about to watch The Passion of The Christ.

As one of the older ladies walked past me, she held her heart and said "This is hard". I guess it isn't one of those movies where talking or discussion is required but rather meditation and contemplation.

By Molly Manhanga