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Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage PAGE 1 • Lambeth Prayer Pour down upon us, O God, May they know at work within them Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lambeth Conference Pray for … Be informed Prayer is also needed for the Elective Assembly to be held in the Cape Town Diocese to choose their new Archbishop, who will then take the position of chairman of Episcopal Synod as 'first among equals' and the Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
It was a time when friends and family gathered to join in the celebration, and to prayer for Shane’s ministry in a position which has previously always been held by the bishop of the diocese. Shane took the Oath, made the declarations, signed them was given his Licence by Bishop Bethlehem. He then prayed for the family, Estelle and the children, who will be standing behind Shane in this demanding position. Sharon Nell, rector of Zwartkops River Valley Parish and three of our retired clergy, Roy Snyman tssf (a former vice-provost), John Dunn and Eric Kleb, were also there to lend Shane their support. The choir singing was beautiful, accompanied by Grant Brüsler, Organist of St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, who closed with the Louis Vierne Organ Voluntary Finale (Sonata No 1 in D), to much applause from all who lingered to enjoy this resounding organ piece. Since St Mary’s became a cathedral, and the first Dean of the Diocese was appointed, a search for a Provost for the Cathedral began. It was felt that the appointment should come from within the diocese and Bishop Bethlehem asked Shane to accept the position. When discussing the position of the provost Bishop Bethlehem told
iindaba that, if he and the dean were out of the diocese at the same
time, he is at liberty to appoint the provost as vicar-general. iindaba prays Shane's ministry at the Cathedral will be blessed and fruitful. Pic 1: Laying on of hands - After Shane Fraser had read the Declaration and taken the Oath Bishop Bethlehem laid hands on him and prayed for his ministry as Provost. Deacon Vincent Mdidimba behind. Pic 2: That's what friends are for - Sharon Nell, rector of
Zwartkops River Valley Parish was there to support Shane and joined him
and the Bishop after the service.
The Human Resource Unit of St Matthew’s, KwaMagxaki, responded to
the plea by President Thabo Mbeki for moral regeneration by inviting
Vidah Mayana, an expert on the subject of parenting, to address the
parish. The gathering was held on 25 March and the purpose was to
involve parents in building a firm foundation in their job of bringing
up their children. Vidah stressed that a parent is an educator,
teacher, expert with no written agreement, no classroom, no curriculum
nor vacation. There is also no union nor salary and they are on call
365 days a year. She said, “The first 18 years of a child’s life are
seen as the most challenging and complicated.” She reminded the
listeners that the environment for raising children had changed over
the years, and the traditional role of the father being the head of the
home and the other responsibilities Vidah divided the challenges faced by growing children according to age groups. Ages 2 to 7 copy adult behaviour, so it is important for parents of this age group to enforce moral behaviour. The critical ages of 8 to 10 want evidence, and parents must model properly, teaching the children the principle of giving, which is a blessing, rather than receiving. Parents need to respond appropriately and take control, as many voices speak to the children at this stage of development. Children watch TV, and also their peers have a significant influence on their thinking and behaviour. Ages 11 to 16 discover who they are, and want to experiment, and this will include experiments with the things they see on TV and the internet. Hormones become activated and pregnancy becomes a factor. At this age in the child’s development it is crucial to build a firm parent-child relationship. She concluded by advising mothers to form teen/mother support groups to empower children in relationships. She concluded by saying children should be taught about the reproductive system, sex education and HIV/Aids. They must be encouraged to develop careers, build positive self-esteem and practice abstinence before marriage in their sexual relationships. Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage |
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being placed on the mother have
been taken over by the internet and television. Employment and other
commitments keep parents away from home, however, they still have a
role to play in the upbringing of their children.