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A Visit to George Whitfield College
George Whitfield College Campus
23 February 2012
In his recent visit to Africa, Anglican Aid Director, David Mansfield, paid a visit to George Whitfield College in Capetown, South Africa.
Sadly, the college was in mourning due to two tragedies that had struck the college community over the Christmas break.
One, a college lecturer and his wife, lost their first child, Lilly, after 38 weeks of a trouble-free pregnancy.
The other, a student about to enter third year, originally from the Johannesburg, had drowned in Mozambique. Hope, with six other friends, was having a break at the sea over Christmas. One became distressed in a rip. Hope, with no thought for his own safety, went to his friend’s aid.
Seven joyful young Christian friends set out full of holiday excitement . Five returned.
David was deeply challenged to hear of Hope's servant heart and sacrificial generosity and reminded that heaven can't come soon enough.
Over the years Anglican Aid has provided a number of bursaries for black students from poorer parts of South Africa at GWC. Theological education is offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and Anglican Aid has been helpful at both levels.
It is hard to overestimate the strategic importance of GWC. A hundred students, half of them black Africans, are drawn from all over sub-Saharan Africa. The founders of GWC were visionary. The leadership of the college's principle, Dave Seccombe, has been exemplary. With his retirement imminent, the appointment of his successor is critical. The ongoing support of friends, like Sydney Anglicans and Anglican Aid, is crucial.
Donate to our Overseas Ministry Fund now to support local Churches in the developing world, and colleges like GWC who seek to equip and train them.
Click here to read more about David's travels in Africa at his Sydney Anglicans blog.
