After a weekend where the xenophobic violence spread to the Western Cape, and Cape Town in particular, I’ve arrived at a sense of encouragment and gratitude to the way God’s people throughout the city have mobilized to take on this challenge. I must admit a bit of shame at my oft-times, overly-critical stance towards much of the South African expression of the church. This past weekend the church in Cape Town has, in NT Wright’s categories, been a signpost for the New Creation and for that God is greatly to be praised.

Please continue to be in prayer for the many churches that are currently hosting foreigners and for resolution on a resettlement plan.