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Vol 18 No 1 Jan/Feb 2007 ONLINE The official gazette of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth: Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage Christmas 2006 extra | Extra Page 2 St Margaret's in Summerstrand Pics:  1) Jenny Yates, Monica Heine, Gill Glover and Daphne Sims--Handcock combined their creative talents and made magnificent Christmas scenes, each based on unusual Christmas Carols. Viewers were given a pamphlet with the words of each of the carols to help them understand the scene. 2) The Holy Family is from an old carol of English origin : "Three mummers stood before my door, Clad in garments thin and poor. They prayed me by St Charity To grant them kindly courtesy. I gave them bread, I gave them wine, For Mary's sake, that maid divine." Mumming was a very old English custom whereby people went around in disguise (en masque), particularly on Christmas eve, to join in the festivities - sometimes by invitation, sometimes not. This carol tells, in the manner of an allegory, of a group of Christmas mummers who turn out to be the Holy Family!     The Christmas story - (From right) "The Angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around" 3) The Holy Family "Three Kings from Orient lands afar" - with Jenny Yates who was one of the talented creators of the scenes. St Mark's prepared for the Lord Pic: Led by the rector, Ronnie Allwright, a faithful band of parishioners followed his call to prepare St Mark’s for the coming of Christ, reports Pam Brown. Ronnie is seen working busily with feather duster in hand! After a hard morning’s work all were served a well deserved brunch in the Church hall, which was much appreciated. . St John’s carol service with a difference Hark, the Herald angels and plenty of others sang wholeheartedly, but it was certainly not your average sing-a-long carol service at St John the Baptist Church in Walmer on 3 December, reports Nicky Willemse. This year’s service saw rector, Robert Penrith, multitasking like never before. Not only did he conduct the on-stage band and choir, but he also played the role of a very informed waiter at a coffee house scene, which played out between readings and carols. A few inquisitive patrons, acted by Faye Woolard, Warwick Renard and Tamika Doubell, tossed around some key questions about Christianity. They questioned the nativity scene, asking how a young virgin could bear God’s son, they also delved into topical issues from the creation debate, to Christ’s crucifixion and even his second coming, thus providing plenty of food for thought. The hall was filled to overflowing, with all the children eventually sent to sit right in front, where they had the best view of the impressive angel Gabriel, assisted by plenty of little angels and shepherds, played by the church’s youngest members, and of course Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus played by Martin, Michelle and baby Rachel du Plessis. After plenty of Bible readings, carol singing and informative teachings from waiter Rob, the evening was closed with a thought-provoking interpretative dance by Sharon Amery, Faye Woolard, Sally Dawson and Leigh-Anne Liebenberg, and wrapped up with coffee and fellowship. Quick Links: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Top | Homepage