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• A deckhand for the Lord When Quentin Foster felt the call of the Lord to join the Hospital ship MV Anastasis, he resigned from his job in PE and, in faith, went to East London to apply for a job on board. Faith played a very big role in this move as he then had to ensure that he was able to be sponsored for his monthly living expenses (US $2 000), as the Mercy Ships do not pay their staff but expect everyone to pay their own way. That faith found him working on the installation of the new airconditioning of the ship and being asked to stay on for the trip to Port Elizabeth, and then to Cape Town, and then on to West Africa and eventually Europe. All along the way Quentin asked the Lord to allow people to open their pockets to cover his expenses. All Saints’, Kabega Park, was one of the parishes that helped him, as did some of the Iindaba readers who read his reports and letters published during his time aboard.
On Sunday 3 October, sitting in his wheechair, Quentin told the congregations at All Saints’, Kabega Park, of God’s wonderful providence during his time on the Anastasis. He thanked them for being open to be used by the Lord to help him to be a ‘deckhand missionary’. Readers wishing to contact Quentin can call him on: 082 696 4667.
Shirley Payne told Iindaba that a ‘high tea’, costing R10 a
ticket, had been held in the parish hall and R2 000 was raised. The
King David Dancers, of St Nicholas church in Charlo, had provided the
entertainment and everyone had enjoyed the afternoon. The money is to
be spent on ‘soft furnishing’ a children’s room at the
Haven and St Hugh’s have challenged other parishes to furnish
children’s rooms too. And the family of mice? Well, these delightful woollen members of a very large family of interesting characters, were given to Shirley to share among the children. Pictures: Not the tooth mice - Rialet Wood and Una Spriggs look on as Reney Grobbelaar (centre), of the House of Resurrection Haven, receives a cheque from Sharon Nell, assistant priest of St Hugh's, while Shirley Payne completes the group.
However, many Christians call the King James version of the Bible the Saint James version, and so canonise the man. His only claim to Biblical fame is that he got so tired of the arguments in church over which English translation of the Bible was the best, that he authorised a translation ... which became known as the King James version or the Authorised version of the Bible.
They met with local tutors, church leaders and learners, to provide them with information about the new Diplomas in Theology and Ministry, as well as the Bachelor of Theology degree which TEE will now be offering in its own right.
Changes of government policy have led to a rigorous process of
registration for all educational institutions and along with the
College of Transfiguration and John Wesley (Methodist) College, and
The Bible Institute Eastern Cape, TEEC has been at the forefront of
adapting to the new system. The process has led to the development of
a much more integrated approach to theological learning which
insists, not only on academic excellence, but also the development of
values and practical skills as part of the educational process. Learners who have been with TEE for some time expressed excitement about further possibilities now open to them, including the attainment of a degree, and a number are looking at extending their training to obtain further and more thorough and practical qualifications. The meeting with church leaders included Bishop Bethlehem, Robert Penrith, the Dean of Studies, Andrew Jantjies and Richard Taylor, who are tutors, as well as members of the Congregational and Roman Catholic Churches. TEE College serves these and the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, as well as a range of smaller denominations. Bishop Bethlehem expressed his enthusiasm at what TEE offers and underlined his support for the College’s programmes.
Registration Information meeting Pictures: 1) Taking it all in - TEE learners attentatively listen to the details about the new Diploma and B Th Degree. 2) The Tutors - (l to r): David Grobbelaar, Peta Louw, James Massey, Joe Mahlasela, Lynell Massey, Howard Lancaster and Richard Taylor.
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In
Benin, in West Africa, Quentin joined the drama outreach team and
eventually underwent the full Discipleship Training Course which
involved mission outreach in Ireland. Two and a half years down the
line he finally came home, and managed to get a job on the dredgers
in Coega harbour. Unfortunately, a bad accident recently landed him
in a wheelchair for a few weeks. However, Iindaba is pleased to
report he is now on crutches for a while, and the progonsis is that
he will soon be able to walk unaided.
TEE
College staff visit PE
Howard
Lancaster is the Regional Co-ordinator for TEE College and is happy
to answer enquiries about the courses available - Telephone 041 360 1267.
