Our South African Sister Church Relationship

Since 2006, we have enjoyed a Sister Church relationship with Evaton Noord Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA). It is located in the Vanderbijlpark area of Gauteng Province, South Africa. This congregation of about 300 members comes from surrounding townships. It has its own sister church, the Poortjie URCSA, in the Poortjie township about 30 km northwest of Evaton Noord. This small sister church has about 100 members.

 

Paster Swart Booysen and his wife Maria shepherd both of these churches. He writes: "We are praying for you without ceasing. Your love and concern for us strengthen us. Greet all our beloved brothers and sisters over there. Keep well."

Pastor Swart Booysen's letter to the Seattle Belhar Confession Conference attendees

Q & A with Pastor Swart Booysen, pastor of both the South African churches listed above.
More South Africa Links

Our Tukwila, WA Sister Church Relationship

Having developed personal relationships with this multi-cultural congregation over the last couple of years, we entered into a formal Sister Church relationship with  Word of Truth International Ministries  (WOTIM) in May 2008.

 

This is a vibrant and growing church of over 135 adults and children which is relationship driven and has a huge heart for "at risk" youth. For this reason, they have created a Family Life Center, called the "Truth Center", which is now offering many programs to assist and serve young people from middle through high school ages, as well as their families.

 

Pastor Clarence Presley and his wife Althena lead this spirit filled group of believers with a powerful vision and commitment to their community.

 

The Mission of WOTIM is to SERVE:


First Christian Reformed Church of Seattle