Almost 150 people gathered on a cold Wednesday night in Gqeberha’s northern areas, united in prayer and hope for the safe return of Ebenese Williams, who was abducted nearly a month ago.
The emotional prayer meeting in Cleary Estate was led by minister Lincoln Williams, who encouraged the crowd to remain steadfast in their faith.
“Where people think there is no way, God makes a way,” he said.
“In times of affliction, He opens doors and breaks shackles. We must believe in the name of Jesus — He can even change the minds of the kidnappers.”
Delivering the keynote address, pastor Brenton Goldman offered a powerful message of conviction and faith, quoting from Jeremiah 29:11-14.
“Just as the Israelites were held captive, so too is Ebenese,” he said.
“But God’s promise remains — He knows the plans He has for her. I prophetically declare she will be found. She will return to her people.”
With impassioned words, Goldman called on divine intervention: “Bring her home, Lord! We declare deliverance this day. No weapon formed against her will prosper. Ebenese, be loosed in Jesus’ name. The God of justice will move swiftly.”
The evening concluded with a stirring prayer session that left many people in tears yet filled with renewed hope.
Relatives and community members alike expressed deep gratitude for the support and spiritual strength offered throughout the evening.
“We don’t pray like people without hope,” Williams said in closing.
“We believe things will work out for the better.”
Ebenese, 30, was abducted from outside her boyfriend’s home in Cleary Estate on July 3, shortly after 7pm.
Her father owns The North Event Centre, a popular club in Bethelsdorp.
Gelvandale police first responded to the scene, but the case was later handed over to the Hawks.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed on Thursday that the investigation was continuing.
The Herald
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