Sermon preached by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba at a Confirmation Service of St John's Parish, Wynberg, Cape Town:
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13, Luke 21:5-19
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
It is good to be with you today. Thank you, the Revd Rob Taylor and your Churchwardens, for inviting me to be here. Thank you everyone for your warm welcome.
As we were entering preparing ourselves for the procession, a seven-year- old named Terry interrogated us. Looking at the five of us wearing our cassocks and surplices, he said: “Why are you men all dressed up in
women’s clothing,” and singling out the Revd Nobuntu [Mageza], he said “at least you are a woman, that’s fine.” Out of the mouths of babes indeed! Later on I will return to another story of a three-year-old.
Congratulations, Duncan [McLea] for the Theological Venture you are exploring – we looking forward to the fruits of the exploration, and looking forward to the training of men and women in theological matters. Our congratulations to all those from St John's, from St Peter's and from Christ Church, who are being confirmed and received today.
A warm welcome too to your friends and family who have joined you for this wonderful occasion.
