Everybody’s Birthday at the United Congregational Church in Aberdeen

Last Sunday the members of the United Congregational Church of South Africa held a special celebration entitled “everybody’s birthday”. The morning service was attended by about 200 people, with many guests augmenting the normal congregation.

This special service was held to raise funds for the church, and organizer Esmé Finnis invited all present to deposit an envelope containing R1 per year of age into one of the  beautifully decorated boxes at the front of the church. The boxes were arranged and labelled by month, so donations were placed in the correct box according to the donors’ birthday month.

Five choirs, all made up of members of the congregation, performed during the service, and the many hours of practice were evident in the polished performances. A special treat was a solo from Erica Lawrence, who magnificent voice rang out through the church, accompanied by Jannie Lamont on the keyboard.

A special celebration that was mentioned was the 41^st wedding anniversary of Esmé and Phillip Finnis, as well as the 60^th birthday of Lena Loxson - all of whom looked much younger than their years!

The next special function to be held by the church is a dance at the library hall on April 27^th. More details can be obtained from any of the church deacons, or from Esmé at Pep Stores.

Donations by age

 

Erica Lawrence

 

Jannie Lamont

 

Lena, Esme, Phillip

 

Ladies Choir

 

Mens Choir