Inside the small face brick Biblia building in the Port of Mossel Bay, sits Oom Daniël Bruwer, who has been with Biblia for more than two decades.
Despite being in his 80’s he still takes the time, twice a week, to care and minister to seafarers that come to the port of Mossel Bay. Despite it being a small port, the work of ministering and counselling seafarers who come through there is a task that Oom Daniël sees as a priority.
Due to his age it has been quite a challenge for Oom Daniël to climb the steps to get to the vessels (and sometimes quite dangerous too!). Therefor we have been privileged to find a volunteer to aid and assist Oom Daniël in the person of a local priest, Rev. Patrick Gcaza. Mentored by Dr Eddie Osmond, Rev. Patrick jumped at the opportunity to minister to local and international seafarers coming into the port of Mossel Bay.
Biblia’s management is extremely grateful that Oom Daniël can be assisted in tasks that he can no longer do, but we are also truly grateful for the knowledge that can be passed onto the assisting chaplain of the port of Mossel Bay.
With this being said, Biblia would like to welcome Rev. Patrick Gcaza as a volunteer chaplain in assisting Oom Daniël. It is our belief that with these two working together, the Port of Mossel Bay will be blessed.
Contact
Dane du Plessis:
duplessisdane@yahoo.com