Archbishop preaches at service for Prince Buthelezi's 90th birthday
A homily preached by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba at an Ecumenical Service of
thanksgiving for the 90th birthday of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Durban, on 19 August 2018:
Readings: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Ps 111, Eph.5:15-20, John 6:51-58
May I speak in the name of God, our Redeemer and our Sustainer. Amen.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, dear people of God; it is a great honour for me to celebrate with you in this service today.
May I extend a warm welcome to all our guests, visitors and friends who are part of this service and especially to His Majesty the King and members of the Royal House. I want to extend a special appreciation to Bishop Dino, Bishop Steve, other bishops and clergy and other church leaders and ecumenical partners here present.
