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The Rev. Matthys Michielse du Toit (Montagu, Cape Colony, December 3, 1874 - Cape Town, August 18, 1959) was from 1905 until he accepted his emeritus in 1941 the pastor in six congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK), including one in South West Africa, two in the Orange Free State, and three in Cape Province: (1905-1912), (1912-1920), Excelsior (1920-1921), Moria (now Otjiwarongo, 1921-1922), (1922-1925), and finally Joubertina (1925-1941). According to his own grateful testimony, "the Lord's blessing must have shadowed the work for so many Souls to be brought to the light." Especially in the last of these congregations, the mission progressed greatly under his leadership. He was long a loyal and avid member of the NGK's General Mission Commission. After accepting his emeritus, he spent a great deal of time working in various congregations, including hospital work. At the time of his death at 85, he was the only survivor of the 17 proponents with whom he was ordained in 1904. (en) |
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The Rev. Matthys Michielse du Toit (Montagu, Cape Colony, December 3, 1874 - Cape Town, August 18, 1959) was from 1905 until he accepted his emeritus in 1941 the pastor in six congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK), including one in South West Africa, two in the Orange Free State, and three in Cape Province: (1905-1912), (1912-1920), Excelsior (1920-1921), Moria (now Otjiwarongo, 1921-1922), (1922-1925), and finally Joubertina (1925-1941). According to his own grateful testimony, "the Lord's blessing must have shadowed the work for so many Souls to be brought to the light." (en) |
