From the desk of Villager Worcester
In the rush of life, it’s easy to get distracted and lose sight of what’s most important.
“When Villagers Worcester recognise what God has done, the club do not take it for granted that it’s been His hand getting us to where we are,” said Piet Hermanis, the secretary of Villagers Worcester. “Then it’s easy to honour God, it’s easy to be grateful. It’s easy to serve, to give, to help others. We realize where the club are in life, is because of the mercies of God.”
On Sunday, 20 October 2024 the club held a celebratory service at the Roodewal Flats, where hundreds of residents turned up to attend the festive alongside the Sanlam Boland Top 12 team, led by Pastor James Davids of the Ebenaezer Restoration Ministries.
It was also a special opportunity for Villagers Worcester, players who are a role model for many in the area, as they bore witness to the love the community has for the club.
Hermanis continued: “The festivities, which took the form of a thanksgiving service, provided an opportunity for the club to reflect on all the good deeds the Lord had done for the club after we had been tempted, broken, weakened and discouraged since 2022.”
Many of the things that happen away from the actual matches shape the identity of each club, and for Villa it has been meditation, singing, reaching higher honours, remembrance, and reflection.
Under the powerful ministry of Pastor James Davids, the club experienced the art of celebration by:
- Meditate: We all pause and meditate in silence on what God has done for us and those around us.
- Singing: Through singing, especially, “Come and see what the Lord has done,” we could joyfully realize that we are no longer where we were but are on our way to where He wants us to be.
- Reach out: Because many of our players come from Roodewal and received higher honours in sports despite the social ills, it has been decided that we will move the Fan Park to the area on 26 October 2024. By bringing rugby to the gang-infested area, we believe that role models such as Wendell Wehr, Gurshwin Africa, Mario Marinus and many more, will be able to positively influence the youth’s behavioural patterns.
- Reflect: We were able to reflect and realise that SANLAM TOP 12 COMPETITION is a tremendous tool to positively impact communities and that Fan Parks in particular should be taken to the communities.
- Remembrance: Our spiritual battle has to do with our memory. If we remember who God is and what he has done then we will overcome all obstacles, but sometimes we tend to forget what we have to remember.
- Mercy: It is about not responding to others in ways that they deserve but overlooking offences, put mercy into practice and you will be a person who is deeply admired.
- Humility: Not thinking too highly of yourself but understanding any gifts, any advantages, and any strengths are from the hand of the Lord.
- Remember: Bring to mind what God has done. Give credit to God and never forget His power and love.
In association with Clovers Cricket Club, all residents of Roodewal and Worcester are invited to join us on Saturday, 26 October 2024, at 14.00 at Roodewal, Flats, A-Block, to come and watch the match between Villagers Worcester and Vredenburg RVK which will be streamed live at the Vumatel Fan Park. Different prizes will also be up for grabs.