Die preekstoel wat tans in gebruik is, is in 1838 deur mej. M.M. Krynauw aan die gemeente geskenk. Dit is van stinkhout gemaak en veral opmerklik is die koperpen waaraan ds. G.W.A. van der Lingen, volgens Nederlandse gebruik, sy steek (driekantige hoed) opgehang het. Die duif wat van die plafon van die preekstoelhang, dien as simbool van die Heilige Gees.
(The pulpit currently in use was donated to the congregation by Miss M.M. Krynauw in 1838. It is made from stinkwood and what is noteworthy is the copper peg on which rev. G.W.A. van der Lingen, according to Dutch use he used tohang his three sided hat on. The dove on the ceiling of the pulpit represents the Holy Spirit.)
Voor die preekstoel staan die voorlesersknapie. Langs die preekstoel hang die “armbeurse” waarmee eers gekollekteer is. Onderaan elke sakkie het ‘n silwerklokkie gehang waarmee slapende aanbidders, vanweë die al te lang preek, vir die kollekte wakker gemaak is.
(In front of the pulpit stands the reading dais. Next to the pulpit hangs the collection purse with which money was collected. Under each purse hangs a silver bell which was used to wake sleeping parishioners especially during long sermons.)
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