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Fans and Dr Jackie Botes, who have been the pastoral shepherds of this flock for 24 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe recognise and salute every preacher, every member, who has been part of this church during these 70 years. For those who have contributed to the fulfilment of God\u2019s purpose and plan, we are grateful. Hundreds of these heroes have already left for their heavenly home, but we call them to remembrance today. We believe that they are part of the cloud of witnesses on the pavilions of the heavens that encourage us here on earth to persevere in the race.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans says they believe that Deo Doxa was called by God in this season of her existence to be a catalyst of reconciliation and to restore the dignity of all people made in the image and likeness of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see Christ working in us and restoring the world around us. 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