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Stonecroft: ‘Read the page before smoking it'
In addition to being a lay preacher and community worker Sohana Moodley is the regional control prosecutor at Port Shepstone Regional Court.
The guest speaker at Stonecroft Ministries' June meeting, she said that in her 28 years as a prosecutor she has seen many criminals who had committed horrendous crimes.
Early in her career, and as a Christian, she pondered whether or not certain people deserved mercy.
God answered her by asking 'did she deserve mercy?'
'The mercy of God and the love of Jesus Christ extends to us all, even that one lost soul who needs to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ,' she said.
Sohana referred to Genesis chapter 14, particularly verse 18, where the bread and wine in the midst of battles reminds us 'who we are, we belong to Jesus Christ'.
Sohana began her ministry by praying with the prisoners, sharing the gospel, giving them bibles and soon colleagues joined in.
She shared that in their most desperate of times they need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ for salvation.
She closed by sharing two of the many testimonies of changed lives.
One man said that he would only use the bible pages for smokes, Sohana replied 'well, read the page before smoking it!'
He did and by the time he had come to the end he was born again!
Another had been most uncooperative during his trial but he accepted his bible and on completion of his five year sentence he visited her office to thank her, a completely changed man in Jesus Christ.
The theme of the meeting was 'On Home Soil' and with that in mind, Taylor Herselman shared her extensive knowledge of indigenous plants.
She said that her passion for plants started at an early age, helping her father in his nursery, and now she owns her own 'Buds on Wingate' in Margate.
Taylor explained that indigenous plants are those native to South Africa which thrive in the sub-tropical climate of warm temperatures, high humidity and regular rainfall.
Indigenous plants work with nature, not against it, having the advantage of providing food and habitat for the bees and birds.
She spoke about the various varieties and said that contrary to perception they are very colourful.
She concluded with an indigenous quiz, ably aided by her brother Matt who dashed around giving plants to the fortunate winners.
Tea was the usual blend of noise and laughter while the guests enjoyed the treats served by the ladies of The Methodist Women's Auxiliary who month after month provide such high quality fare.
After tea, Sue Neilson played a well chosen selection of praise and worship songs
The next meeting will be at Shelly Beach Methodist Church on Friday, August 22 at 09:30.
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