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• New year 2005
Almighty God, Written in the 1890's by Pope Leo XIII and said in all Roman Catholic churches pre-Vatican ll.
Mark has been licensed to minister at St John the Baptist, Walmer; Fiona and Jacqui at St Mark's, Humansdorp; Jogra at St Luke’s Palmridge; Lovemore at Sundays River Valley and Isaac at Christ the King in Gelvandale.
In his sermon, Bishop Martin Breytenbach, of the Diocese of St Mark
the Evangelist, spoke on Jesus choosing the twelve apostles from the
crowd of disciples, who were ‘seekers’ following Him, and
how He then spent three years training them. Martin reminded everyone
that there are still many seekers and the new priests, as well as all
in the church, need to help the seekers. He then spoke of the crowds
who followed Jesus and the reasons they wanted to get close to Him.
He told the ordinands that they are called to walk along side and to
hold the hands of those seeking to come closer to Jesus. At the same
time they are to come closer and closer to Jesus to draw on His power
and to be transformed into His character of love. They are then to
move out to heal, to preach and to teach, using the particular gifts
God has given them. Picture: They've received the cure of souls - Fiona Esterhuysen, Jacqueline Trollip, Jogra Gallant, Isaac Petersen, Sindile Lovemore Mofu and Mark Derry, after their ordination to the priesthood.
Inspiring, yet humbling Asked about the run-up to the service, she said, "After last year's retreat, under the directorship of Livingstone Ngewu, from the College of the Transfiguration, we thought it could not be equalled. However, Bishop Martin Breytenbach did not disappoint us. He adopted a different approach, basing his teaching on the letter to the Ephesians and challenged us to examine our relationship with God, our fellow human beings and with ourselves. It was both stimulating and thought provoking. "Our grateful thanks to all who came to support us, especially those who travelled from afar. A special thank you to the women clergy of the diocese for their very warm welcome into their ranks."
Lawrie shared with Iindaba how, in July 2002, he was asked by St Nicholas’ to lead the cell church in the home of Trevor and Sherifa Kingsley at 24 Bardot Street, Kamma Park. The Lord then gave the group a vision of expanding by reaching out to the community. In obedience, and with lots of prayer backing and prayer walking of the area, leaflets were put in postboxes and this was followed up with visits. At all the homes they visited they were received with favour and, to date, twenty families have expressed interest in joining the chapelry.
Lawrie and Isobel can be contacted at :041 367 5138 Pictures: The team behind it - Lawrie Wilmot, the priest who heads up the chapelry, is seen with Trevor and Sharifa Kingsley and Andrew Watt, the rector of St Nicholas. Seated are Andre van Huyssteen and Dave Stewart, who formed part of the visiting team. (small pic)
Five members of the Christ the King branch of MU Christian Family Life (MUCFL) received certificates for long service: Agnes Edenberry and Una Whitfield for 50 years, Sybil Niekerk for 30 years and Lindiwe Kani and Mary Ludick for 25 years. The certificates were presented by Mazoe Nopece and Nomonde Qoto, the Diocesan President, during the morning Eucharist Service. Mazoe spoke on the relevance of strong MUCFL branches being needed in SA today, saying, “Family life forms the nucleus of the nation. We do not have a safe nation at present as the challenges we face are those of crime, domestic violence and rape of our children. My kids are not safe, if the kids next door are not safe. The role of the MUCFL is to stay relevant to the challenges of our community.” She went on to speak about encouraging younger women to join the organisation, and challenged women in the parish to become members, saying, “Wouldn’t you want to help establish stability in the family life of your community? Become committed to make a difference by stretching a hand to those who find themselves in situations of depression and instability.”
Picture: (Back) The guest speaker, Mazoe Nopece, with Lindiwe Kani (25 years), Nomonde Qoto, the Diocesan President, Mary Ludick (25 years) Agnes Edenberry (50 years) and Audrey Gallant the enrolling Member. In front are Una Whithfield (50 years) and Sybil 'Olive' Niekerk (30 years). Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage |
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At
their meeting in November, Diocesan Council approved the planting of
Christ Church as a chapelry of St Nicholas, and the Bishop has given
his blessing and licence for Lawrie to minister there. Lawrie will be
a non-stipendiary priest entirely supported by St Nicholas.
The
beautiful MUCFL banner at the church was made by Una Whitfield who
has been the enrolling member twice as well as secretary. Also
involved in knitting and sewing is Agnes Edenberry who embroiders
beautiful Bible covers, cushions and blankets, while Mary Ludick is
the Spiritual guide, leading Bible studies and intercessory prayer
groups at the old age homes.