21/05/2026
“Be glad and rejoice”
On Wednesday evening, 20 May 2026, the congregations of Fish Hoek District, Hout Bay Valley, Hout Bay Heights, and Retreat West were blessed to gather at Ocean View Congregation for a Divine Service conducted by the District Apostle David Heynes, from the UK.
The service was based on Isaiah 65:18, which reads:
“But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing, and her people a joy.”
Through the humble and heartfelt teaching, we were reminded to love God’s work and cherish His house. We were encouraged to serve with willing hearts, to remain faithful in our walk with God and to allow the Holy Spirit to restore, guide and strengthen us daily. The message reminded us that when we place God at the centre of our lives, true joy, peace and spiritual growth follow.
During the service, the District Rector Godwin Jacobs was called up to serve the congregation, where he emphasized that God must increase and we must decrease — less of ourselves and more of God. It was a powerful reminder to live humbly, surrender fully to God’s will and allow Him to work through us for His honour and glory.
It was truly a blessed and memorable evening. Our hearts were deeply touched, our faith was strengthened and we were once again reminded of God’s unfailing love, joy and abundant blessings.