New Apostolic Church to Host Dual Pentecost Services in Cape Town, South Africa, with Live Broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church is set to celebrate Pentecost 2023 with a dual event structure, allowing members worldwide to participate in both the central divine service and a concert. The event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, with the kickoff on Thursday, May 25, 2023, by the International District Assembly. The final event, a divine service, will be led by Chief Justice Jean-Luc Schneider on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

The central divine service will be broadcast live from the Tafelsig Church to thousands of communities across nine regional levels globally. It will begin at 10:00 South Africa Time (SAST), which corresponds to 12:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST), two hours ahead of Universal Coordinating Time (UTC). The event will be accessible to congregations worldwide, emphasizing the Church’s global outreach.

Pentecost in South Africa is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural one, marked by music that resonates with participants. The event has a rich musical history, including the song “Come Share the Lord,” performed by Manila Davids in 2010. This tradition continues with the Pentecost concert on Saturday, May 27, 2023, which will be broadcast live via the Southern Africa and International Apostolic Church YouTube channel.

The concert will take place in the Silvertown concert hall, where the altar stage can be concealed. This feature, which has been a highlight of past events, was also present in the famous 2010 group photo of the apostles. The event is expected to draw significant attention, continuing the legacy of musical and spiritual expression central to the Church’s celebrations.

Historically, the Pentecost service was the New Year’s service, serving as a major gathering for wide dissemination of the Church’s message. However, in recent years, the event has evolved to include more time for regional assemblies, reflecting the Church’s growing emphasis on community and local engagement. The event’s timing and structure underscore its importance in the Church’s calendar, aligning with its mission to spread the message of Christ’s Church.

Source: Read the original report (translated from French)