Pastor Greg

I think about 10 days ago, the thought just popped into my head that I should go to an African American in our church, and ask forgiveness for Apartheid, and for taking part in it. Well, I just brushed off the idea, not thinking it was from God. But every now and again that thought would come back, and every time, I would weep. Sunday morning, as I was getting ready for church, it came back again, and I wept again. This was when I “got a clue”. I started planning the whole thing: I would make an appointment to see you, to find out if you thought it was God. Then you would the right person to do it with, as I did not want to offend anybody…..it would all be well worked out, and orderly… 

At church I did not even think about it again.I was not even emotional, just enjoyed your sermon, and the humor.When you started saying about different things that could be blocking the blessing, I had a few other things in mind…but when you said: “you might even have to go to someone and apologise”, it was like a ton of bricks hit me, and I started weeping again.I went forward, and started sobbing so hard, I thought I was going to collapse. My whole body was trembling and shaking, and I knew God was breaking something off. Strangely, I would never have  thought that raccism could be a problem. I always thought I was Ok with that issue. 

Even in this state, I was still trying to work out everything in my mind. I thought I would just go up to you afterwards, and tell you what I had to do, and we would do it another day, in privacy.But something made me look over my right shoulder, and there was this sweet grey haired gentleman. I did not think it possible, but I sobbed even harder. I knew he was the one. After you had prayed, he had left to go back to his seat, but a boldness (that I do not normally have) just came over me, and I followed him and asked him if he would mind coming with me to you.He was so sweet , and took my hand without asking why.So..it turned out not at all like I planned…Instead of orderly and controlled and private, it was messy and tearfull and not  all that private.

That`s why I know it is God,  too. I am sure we will see the outflow of this in the near future. IT IS SO EXCITING TO SERVE GOD!!!!!

Suzanne