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Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage PAGE 4 • 60 years of memories Douglas and Annette Elliott, aged 85 and 80 years respectively, and living in England, recently returned to Port Elizabeth to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with friends. They also visited Holy Trinity, Central, where they were married after the 2nd World War, on 11 October 1947, by the then rector, Stanley Troughton. They moved to England six years after their marriage to further Doug’s career as a photographer, and have lived there ever since. They were accompanied to Holy Trinity by their bestman and bridesmaid, Roger and Daphne (Doug’s sister) Renard of St Saviour’s Walmer - who themselves were married in Holy Trinity three years later. Asked about their visit to Holy Trinity at the end of the LifeSong service they replied, “The service was ‘different’ but we were overwhelmed by the warm welcome and the prayers offered for us in the same place we stood 60 years ago” Doug and Annette are regulars at their local parish where, for the past 10 years, Doug has been the organiser of the annual ‘Songs of Praise’, supported by 14 other local churches.
Pic: Blood pressure was one of the things checked at the St Matthew’s Week of the Aged Day. appreciative On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October the uManyano Nqila of St Matthew’s, KwaMagxaki, celebrated the week of the Elderly Persons with the grandparents of the parish. On Saturday health assessments for high blood pressure, diabetes and eye testing were done, not only with the elderly but everyone present. The spiritual needs were also looked after by the priest-incharge, Zandisile Nongauza, who anointed the sick with Holy Oil and prayed for them. The grandparents were very of this. Entertainment was also provided with gospel music and a drama on “A Man Born Blind” (John 9:1-41) which was presented by the servers, with help from fellow scholars. Tea and sandwiches were also enjoyed by all. During the service on Sunday morning some elderly parishioners read the scriptures and led the prayers. Manyano Nqila members handed out little gifts of love to the elderly who appreciated the recognition received from the church.
A reception was held on 23 September to welcome the new rector of St Stephen’s, Mzie Doda, and his family. Zola Nanana, rector of St Augustine’s, Gqebera, was the guest speaker and reminded Mzie that, “A wise leader always listens to his subjects. We are the visionaries of the Lord so that the ministry we chose continues.” It was a day not to be forgotten and enjoyed by all, from the youngest to oldest, and nobody wanted to go home. The church hall was beautifully decorated and the guests were entertained by Imbongi and music from various choirs. The food was well prepared and the support from sister parishes, individuals and other denominations was wonderful. Mzie and Phozisa looked happy and really felt at home. Pic: Mzie and Phozisa Doda Members of the Zwartkops
River Valley Parish took a walk
down memory lane when
‘announcers’ “Pick a Box” was also there, with some awful booby prizes! Pics: 1) An evening spent listening to Springbok Radio; 2) “I’ll have the box!” On the other side of the mike, for a change, was Janine Lee holding the box she had won with Desre Foaden MC.
St Michael and All Angels in Summerville celebrated their Patronal Festival on a beautiful Spring day, on 30 September. Brothers and sisters from the chapelries of the Sunday’s River Valley Parish - St Joseph’s in Kirkwood and St Luke’s and St Barnabas in Addo - joined them in the celebration. What a glorious, uplifting time of worship, singing and ‘togetherness’ was had by all. The service ended with refreshments and goodies to eat. Pic: Some of the worshippers who filled St Michael and All Angels, Summerville.
A very touching candle lighting ceremony was held at Holy Spirit Church during July when members filled the church ‘to the brim’ to hear three guest speakers who are involved in AIDS ministry. The first speaker was Ivy Apollis, a professional nurse, who has a deep compassion for people living with AIDS (PLAs). She has worked for St Francis Hospice for six years and is a great supporter of campaigning against the stigma of AIDS. Second was Lulu, an
educationist employed by
ATTIC, teaching people how to
prevent contracting the HI Virus
and of compliance for those on
treatment. She read a poem.
Then Khaya, from NAPWA,
who is an AIDS activist and has
lived with the virus for nine
years, spoke very strongly on
positive thinking and positive
living. She is very healthy living
this way. After the speakers had delivered their messages, the congregation was invited to come forward to light candles in remembrance of loved ones who have died of AIDS-related diseases or who were PLAs. The response was tremendous. The only concern was that nearly all those who responded, were women and youth. Only four adult males responded making one feel concern that the males, on the whole, are still living in denial. Pic: Coming forward to light candles.
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from Springbok
Radio joined them at their Fish
‘n Chip evening on Fridaydsmacgregor@gmail.com 26
October. Many of the favourite
shows came alive again - from
Eric Eagan’s early morning “I loo-
o-o-ve you”, to the daily
soapies, ‘Squad Cars’, ‘Lux
Radio Theatre’, ‘The Men From
the Ministry’, ‘The Creaking
Door’ and many others.
Throughout the evening one was
‘back in the past’ with songs such
as “Ag Please Daddy” and
“Sunglasses.” 
