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• St Hugh's continue to celebrate
St Hugh's continue to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone with all sorts plans, writes Jenny Watson.
The highlight of our Jubilee celebrations will surely be the weekend
5 - 7 August. We are delighted that the Suggits will be here for the
weekend, and look forward, with them, to a splendid time of worship
and fellowship. The church will be open so that friends, and
visitors, will be able to share the joy of the floral tributes, all
with the theme of Thanksgiving. Readers wanting more details about the celebrations may phone the church office (mornings): 041 365 1298 or Brian Unwin, chairman of the Jubilee Committee - 041 363 2269.
Pictures: 1) In my Easter bonnet - On Easter Day many of
the women at St Hugh's wore home made Easter Bonnets. Some were
traditionally beautiful, some were whimsical and others were very
unusual. Here, Faith Geere, the Parish secretary, and Jenni
Henderson, the Junior Church superintendent, show of their creations.
Mike gave a practical illustration of the layout of a traditional Jewish table for a Jewish Passover feast. He explained in detail what every item symbolizes and the significance of unleavened bread, wine, bitter herbs, eggs, salt water and even the apple and honey mixture (charoset). An important aspect that he mentioned was that the Lord used natural things to explain spiritual truths. In conclusion he said that the Orthodox Jews still prepare a place for Elijah at the Passover table, which remains empty throughout the meal to remind them that they are waiting for Elijah’s return to announce the arrival of the Messiah. However, Jesus told His disciples that John the Baptiser has fulfilled Elijah’s role in heralding Him, the Christ, the Messiah. Therefore, we as God’s ambassadors need to proclaim the message, that Jesus is the Messiah, to the nation.
Many members of the Anglican Women's Fellowship gathered to choose a new executive committee to steer their work for the next two years, and to hear reports submitted by all the branches. Myrtle Koen, who has, over the years, had three full terms as the president, said she felt the younger women need to catch the vision of the AWF and bring new ideas into the organisation. The oldest member present was 89 year-old Phylis Chetty who is still an active member of the St Mary Magdalene branch. Picture: Chosen to lead - The AWF executive committee chose these women to be at the helm for the next two years: sitting with Bishop Bethlehem are Violet du Plessis (vice-chair), Sylvia Frans (Diocesan president) and Jean Leratoli (alternate vice). Standing at the back are Doreen Meyer, Hazel Braun (treasurer), Daniswa Ncama, Eleanor Brooks (secretary), Philda Johnson and Gloria Diko.
A number of men and women came dressed in African traditional clothing which helped to set the scene. On arrival guests were invited to have African make-up applied as well as to enjoy a refreshing cup of home-brewed ginger beer. A light meal of samp and beans with a meat stew was served and during the meal the guests were entertained in song by a group of young women. This was followed by some of the guests being led in traditional dance. Worship songs both in English and Xhosa were followed by Ethel Schultz Pittaway presenting a talk on “Great African Men and Women in the Bible” and the evening was closed in prayer by Nobubele Mbiyo, a senior member of the church. Of the evening Mike Smith commented, “Two things struck me about Saturday night. First of all, as a person who is absolutely passionate about Africa, it was wonderful to hear of the contribution that Africans have made to the faith that will one day dominate the world. The second thing is the clear message that the Christian faith is not a white man’s religion.” Nomsamo Funda said, “The celebration of African men and women in the Bible was an eye-opener for me. The highlight of the evening was the talk by Ethel who gave us an idea of many African men and women who played a big role in Christianity because I only knew about one It was an African man who carried the cross. I feel that it is important to have more of these talks and workshops.”
The guest house is being run by his mother, Jill, who will also be lovingly remebered by many of our readers, as she is the widow of Denison Smith, a much loved former priest. Jill told Iindaba, "We would like to offer refreshing and affordable breaks (mainly, but not exclusively) to those involved in full-time ministry. This offer will apply in low season but we are also able to offer smaller discounts in high season."
Sandals Guest House and B&B
An affordable place where those who are involved in fulltime, and in
lay, ministry can relax and be refreshed.
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Playing it with a beat - When the Archdeacon of Alexandria, Ralph
McGuigan, admitted the Parish Council of Saint Hugh's, Newton Park,
last month, he did not expect to hear marimbas, but the marimba
players from St Stephen's were there, playing the Gloria, the Sursum
Corda, the Agnes Dei and other pieces. The Diocese is most fortunate
to have this enthusiastic team of youngsters who play with such verve
and joy. Praise be to God!
At
the AGM held in Cradock on Saturday 9 April Sylvia Frans was chosen
as the new Diocesan President of the AWF.