Dear Friend in Christ,
In this “RCSS member snapshot”, we feature Deana, the wife of Simon Jooste, the minister of RCSS. Deana serves the church by hosting regular ladies’ prayer and fellowship meetings at her home or online and visiting members of the congregation. She particularly enjoys teaching Sunday School, focusing on phase 1 (grades K-3), and accompanying public worship with her clarinet. Deana also plays an active administration role at RCSS.
Deana is a trained musician and contributes to the Jooste household by teaching introductory music lessons. In January this year, our nest started to empty with the farewell of our oldest son, Andrew (see farewell photo), who has since relocated to San Diego, California.
This profile of Deana is a reminder to pray for the Jooste family as we transition into a new phase of life with one child left in the home, Adam (14), and amid the challenges and joys of pastoral ministry.
In addition to the above, please pray for RCSS regarding:
- Some complicated pastoral issues
- Our Somerset West church plant
- New elder and deacon candidates
- New worship venue
Please pray for ARC regarding:
- Seminary interns for 2025/26
- Funding, especially for our church planter
- Completion of the Book of Church Order
We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us to support the work of RCSS and ARC.
For Reformed confessionalism in Africa,
Rev. Dr. Simon Jooste on behalf of the RCSS Council