The congregation of Strand North welcomed Apostle M Arendse with open arms as he arrived to conduct a divine service in their congregation on Wednesday 11 November 2009.

The welcoming feeling of warmth from the members touched the Apostle to such an extent that he expressed his thankfulness for being with them that evening.

During the divine service the Apostle added three souls to the fold through the Act of Holy Sealing. The Apostle urged the parents to rear their children in God’s house according to the promise they had made and called upon the members present to reaffirm the promise they had made.