The Golden Years: Chris Wessels growing majestic valley
Chris Wessels is a Moravian
Reverend who was born in Genadendal, a valley nestled at least 90 minutes out
of Cape Town in the Riviersonderend Mountains. Genadendal means Valley of Grace
and through this episode, we learn about the place and how Chris experienced
growing up in this majestic valley. He describes Genadendal as a paradise for
children to grow up in and against the backdrop of his grandson's activities,
Chris is able to depict the freedom he had as a child.
In the second segment of this
episode, we learn about Chris's early days as a young pastor and how this so
called farm boy met his wife, a city girl named Nabs, as he would call her.
Both Chris and Nabs were detained under the apartheid regime and his time in
detention gives us a bit of insight as to what a man who has always stood for
justice and freedom, was forced to endure during that time.
Cows, lemonade, love and faith
are just a few things to watch out for in this episode with Reverend Chris
Wessels. For further details, a-mail us at thegoldenyears@sabc.co.za.
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