Honouring 40 years of serving the community
Muldersdrift hosts farewell for pastors who have served them for 40 years.
It was an emotional day for members of the Hands of Compassion Christian Community. Pastors Alan and Xana McCauley cried their hearts out at the event as their 40 years of service and making a difference in the community came to an end.
Through their commitment and service to the community, putting smiles on the faces of those who were vulnerable in the community was always the priority.
At a heartfelt farewell, held at Coffee The Bible Café in Muldersdrift, with the Kingdom Valley Community, on September 14, Alan and Xana were honoured for their dedication and all celebrated the thousands of lives that have been touched, through the legacy they leave.
Hands of Compassion was founded in February 1987, a ministry focused on recovery, restoration and reconciliation. They fought against social, economic, and gender-based injustices allowing people to become who they were born to be. During the farewell, Xana reflects on the service she gave to the organisation and how it has helped her shape her view on life.
“At Hands of Compassion, community living is about discipleship. Up to 120 residents experience life at all levels and learn to accept one another. What makes Hands of Compassion today was birthed years ago from a desire we had to do something about the poverty and injustice we saw around us. We may not be able to change the whole world, but we can make a difference in our world and in the community in which we live. We hope to inspire and challenge you to do God’s will,” Xana said.
Alan describes the end of tenure as being very difficult but is proud of all the community work he has led over the years.
“Handing over is not going to be easy, but we have prepared ourselves emotionally for this over the last few years, and operationally have trained up amazing people who will take over the reins from us. This season of our life is coming to an end and we look forward to what the Lord has planned for us in the years to come. We are retiring but will continue to share the vision and stay connected,” Alan said.
