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• Trinity
• TEE tutorial in Maximum Security Prison
• Diocesan students excel
• Strengthening the ties
Trinity
We believe in one God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
TEE tutorial in Maximum Security Prison
Howard Lancaster reports that
this year, six long term prisoners in the Maximum Security section of
St Alban’s Prison, Port Elizabeth, began studying the TEE
Certificate in Theology Course: Introduction to the New Testament.
They are part of a large group of inmates who have come to faith in
Jesus Christ while in prison and are seeking to be equipped for their
ministry there. Much is happening in the prison. The Chaplain, Jogra
Gallant, is preparing 182 prisoners for Confirmation, 65 of whom will
have been presented to the Bishop by the time you read this. We hope to
have some photographs of the service in the next iindaba.
At the Confirmation, Jogra will launch the Abounding Love Bible School
and all the confirmation candidates have expressed the desire to
continue their journey in the faith.
Jogra, a retired teacher, is also now tutoring this group of six on a
regular basis. She is herself a graduate of TEE, having obtained the
Diploma in Theology with distinction in 2004.
In December, after their registration, the group met with Jogra and
Howard Lancaster, the Regional Coordinator for TEE to plan their
programme. There is a love for God and an enthusiasm to serve Christ in
the prison which is evident both on their faces and in the openness
with which they discussed their past and their new life in Jesus.
There is a tremendous enthusiasm for further study including courses at
Diploma and Degree level. Funding is at present a major issue. If you
or your parish would like to assist in equipping folk from St
Alban’s Prison for their ministry there, please contact Howard
Lancaster on 041 360 1267.
A note: Howard mentioned, "On 'Reporting Religion', a programme on BBC
World Service shortwave radio last week, it was mentioned that there is
a large group of students doing a Diploma in Theology course in one of
Kenya’s maximum security prisons, funded by a US missionary
organisation. God is at work in prisons in Africa!"
Pic: Freedom
through the Word of God - Jogra Gallant the prison's chaplain with five
of the prisoners who have found freedom in Christ and who are now
studying a TEE course at St Alban's prison.
Diocesan students excel
Howard Lancaster reports that
two diocesan students of TEE College were celebrated as the top
students in their respective programmes at the recent Graduation
Ceremony in Johannesburg.
Margaret Roskruge of St Luke’s (Award in Theology) and
self-supporting priest Fiona Esterhuysen of Good Shepherd (Certificate
in Theology) received their respective qualifications with Distinction
and received the Merit Award as top students.
Other graduates from the diocese include Lorraine Fraser, also of St
Luke’s (Award in Theology), Jean Budgen, a self-supporting deacon
at St Hugh’s (Diploma in Theology) and Mark Derry, assistant
priest at St Cuthbert’s, who became the first diocesan candidate
to receive the new TEE Bachelor of Theology Degree. Margaret and
Lorraine both began their studies at the St Luke’s parish Bible
school before moving on to the Award course.iindaba readers may
remember Griff Moses, now living in Johannesburg, who also completed
his Diploma in Theology this year.
Anyone wishing to begin studying either the Diploma or Degree programme
in 2008 is encouraged to complete the Developing Skills for Theological
Study course, which is a half-year programme. Registration closes on 15
June. Please contact Howard Lancaster 041 360 1267 or petee@mweb.co.za
for details and registration forms.
Pic:
Mark Derry, assistant priest at St Cuthbert’s, who became the
first diocesan candidate to receive the new TEE Bachelor of Theology
Degree.
Strengthening the Ties
It was a great joy for us at St
George’s Cathedral in Windhoek, Namibia, to have as our Holy Week
Conductor, retired Canon Roy Snyman tssf, from our link diocese of Port
Elizabeth, writes the acting rector of the Cathedral, Noleen
West. 
Fr Roy came to us like a breath of fresh sea air, which was refreshing
for us, although the high altitude was tough for him. From Palm Sunday
he guided us with profound experience and knowledge, liturgical
correctness, deep spiritual teaching and insight, all peppered with a
delightful sense of humour. All through Holy Week - The Stations of the
Cross, a Taizé Service, Maundy Thursday Eucharist and Foot
washing, the Solemnity of Good Friday and cleaning of the Cathedral
from floor to ceiling on Holy Saturday, culminating in the glorious joy
of the Dawn Liturgy of Easter Morn and the later service, Fr Roy was an
inspiration to all.
The people of St George’s are richer for this experience and we
trust that it was not only all work for Fr Roy. Thank you to the
Diocese of Port Elizabeth for our link. We give thanks for these
occasions when we can share together.
Soon afterwards the Province sent Bishop Bethlehem, as their
representative at the Memorial Service and burial of our beloved
retired Bishop, James Hamupanda Kauluma, on 20 and 21 April. It was
truly good to see Bishop Bethlehem again, albeit briefly.
With the love and prayers of our parish and diocese to all of you.
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