MINISTER’S NOTE                          8 NOVEMBER 2026

Much of life is lived without knowing exactly what lies ahead. We make plans, hope for the best, and do our best to prepare, yet circumstances change and the fu-ture remains uncertain. In the parable of the ten brides-maids, Jesus gives a simple but important instruction: “Keep watch!” It is an invitation to live attentively, with hearts that are awake to God’s presence and open to what God is doing among us.
We can become so caught up in the demands and un-certainties of everyday life that we stop paying attention. We can go through the familiar routines of faith without nurturing our relationship with God. We can become so concerned about what tomorrow might bring that we miss the grace, opportunities and invitations God places before us today. Living attentively means trusting that God is present, even in uncertain times; making room for our faith to grow; and remaining sensitive to where God is calling us to love, serve, encourage and make a differ-ence.
As we journey through the week, may we notice God’s presence in the ordinary moments, and respond faithfully to the opportunities each day brings. We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we can choose to live today awake to God.
So, dear friends, keep your hearts open, your faith alive, and your eyes fixed on God. There is grace to be found in every day, and God is already there, waiting to meet you.

Blessings,
Vuyelwa.