NAC Portland 2 Congregation

11/09/2026

God is holy – God is love

Wednesday, 09 September 2026. The District Rector Denzel Paulse conducted the midweek divine service.

Text: Deuteronomy 4:24
For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God

Message:
God is holy. He is love. We decide for Him.

Summary:
- God is beyond all human control.

- God cares for humanity with passionate love.

- God is our refuge and our help. Let us surrender ourselves to Him completely.

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

The saving effect of the sacraments

On Sunday, 06 September 2026. The Rector, Priest Lucian Braaf conducted the friendship divine service and Priest Donovan Davids was called up to serve alongside.

Text: 1 John 5:8
And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.

Message:
We receive salvation in Christ visibly by receiving the sacraments.

Summary:
- The Fifth Commandment serves to protect human life.

- The divine Sonship of Jesus Christ is acknowledged by God the Father.

- The Spirit, the water, and the blood point to the saving effect of the sacraments administered in the church of Christ.

- The sacraments are necessary for obtaining salvation in its fulness.

As the rector greated the members there was followship amongst the members, the rector then took a photo with the deacons and priests.

05/09/2026

Friendships walk 2026

Despite the cold and windy weather the congregation gathered at 08:30 at Portland 2 which was the starting point for a beautiful morning walk. Joy, laughter and beautiful moments were spent amongst each other.

A small snack pack was also prepared for each one that participated in the walk and we returned back to the church building, where different potjiekos and cakes were on sale as part of our congregation fundraiser.

Now we look forward and prepare our hearts for our friendship divine service tomorrow.

05/09/2026

Congregational renovations 2026

Our congregation was blessed to have some small renovations done on the church.

- Broken windows were replaced.
- An extractor fan and the door handle was installed in the bathroom.
- A ramp was built at the back of the church building.
- The security system was updated.
- The church building painted.
- The paving was repaired.

05/09/2026

Respecting and preserving life

On Sunday, 30 August 2026. Priest Clifford Alexander conducted the Sunday divine service and Priest Niven November was called up to serve alongside.

Text: Exodus 20:13
You shall not murder.

Message:
God alone is Lord over life and death.

Summary:
- The Fifth Commandment serves to protect
human life.

- Jesus Christ expands on the meaning of this
commandment: violence already has its roots in anger and hatred, which are themselves violations of God’s will.

- We are called upon to respect, protect, and
promote life.

- Even if we at times fail in our endeavour to follow God’s commandments, the following applies to the humble: His mercy is greater than our imperfection.

As part of the Young People serving in Christ initiative, the YP assisted the deacons with doorkeeping. The Sunday School lessons of the day was conducted by the ministers of congregation.

27/08/2026

Faith in weakness

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The District Rector Denzel Paulse conducted the midweek divine service.

Text: Luke 17:5–6
And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”

Message:
Trust in God can make the impossible possible.

Summary:
- True faith relies on God’s power, not human strength.

- Even weak faith can overcome the impossible through trust in God.

- Even seemingly insignificant acts of faith can bring about change in suffering and in relationships.

The congregation also witnessed the reinstatement of Deacon Daren Hendricks. Thereafter district rector then closed the service with prayer, and greeted the congregation.

18/08/2026

Called to oneness

On Sunday, 16 August 2026. The Rector, Priest Lucian Braaf conducted the Sunday divine service and Priest Clifford Alexander was called to serve alongside.

Text: John 17:20–21 (excerpt)
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one."

Message:
God grants us oneness, and we do everything in our power to preserve it.

Summary:
- Jesus not only prays to the Father for the disciples of that time, but also for all those who will come to believe through their word.

- The objective of Jesus’ prayer is the unity of all believers. This unity is founded upon Him and is meant to be an identifying feature of the one church of Christ.

- Oneness is a gift of God and a mission for humankind.

02/08/2026

On Sunday 2nd August 2026 Sunday morning divine service was conducted by Rector Lucian Braaff and pr Ashley Du Plussis was called to serve the congregation.

Message: Our church is a initiation of our Salvation.

Rector Lucian Braff highlighted to the congregation that our walk of life as individuals of the church of Christ is a reminder that we as the congregation is a replica of the vision and desire of God .

During the divine service the baptism of sister Kaylene Smith took place . With fellowship after divine service for senior members with a surprise visit from the district senior co-ordinator .