Visit from New Day Church – Edenvale

Resident Marion Bryant being prayed for by Jonathan Isaacs.

Jonathan Isaacs from New Day Church engages with care centre resident Ivan Langenstrass.

Six members from the New Day Church in Edenvale recently came with an Easter message of hope and eight huge decadently-delicious cakes for the residents and staff of Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre.

Church leader Jonathan Isaacs, said that ‘New Day on Mission is determined to see transformation in the community through sharing the love of Jesus, and as part of this vision, is visiting retirement homes in the area, believing that the Lord is able to reignite hope and vision in senior citizens’.

He added that God often shares his love for his people through the wisdom and life experiences of the elderly, and through prayer.

After singing and delivering the Easter message, the church team engaged with residents and staff, giving each person present the opportunity to receive some one-on-one prayer.  

“It was evident that this kind of spiritual care was well-received and meaningful to residents and staff alike, because for many, faith, prayer and worship has always been, and is still a part of their lives,”  said Rand Aid’s Debbie Christen, Manager: Recreational Programmes.

Isaacs explained: “We believe at New Day Church that the church needs to serve, celebrate and love the people of our city and this is just a small way in which we can honour the precious old folk in our city.”