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*Vol 22 No 5* *June* *2011*	ONLINE
	The official gazette of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

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• Easter round and about
• Clergy dinner
• Recycled plastic

Easter round and about

In the traditional three hour service, the middle hour was used by the youth of St Katharine’s to replay the crucifixion of Jesus. Assistant priest, Jogra Gallant, came up with the idea of including the play to visually remind us of the passion of Christ and the youth did not disappoint her in portraying the mixed emotions of that time. The play included realistic sounds of the whipping of Jesus, Pilate washing his hands of the plot, Jesus’ march to Golgotha to the beat of a solemn drum and the hammering of the nails that held him to the cross. Those present were invited to join in the singing of a few well chosen songs but many throats could not sing at that time. All in all, the talented actors moved grown men to tears and melted the hearts of many present as they played the cruel crowd and then the sorrowful mourners. Even Satan in her best feathers was not able to overshadow the glory of God through Christ on the cross as the Hallelujah Chorus reminded all that the battle between heaven and hell was over. Satan is defeated! Amen.

Pic: Leslie-Ann Gilbert reports that the Youth made crucifixion realistic at St Katharine’s in Uitenhage.

Carol Brand sent in these photos of St Paul’s.

She said, “At St Paul’s this year the stark decorations for Good Friday were transformed by adding beautiful white flowers for Easter Day.”

Jesus’ Resurrection can and does transform us all.

Ashley Govin sent in these Easter photos.

Pics: Left - Baptism at St Michael and All Angels on Easter morning went without any cries. The proud mom, Candice Van Der Westhuizen is holding her beautiful baby, Jayden. Beside them is a happy grandmom, Veronica Ferreira.
Right - We were graced by the melodious sounds of The Jordan Dwellers gospel group.

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Clergy dinner

Due to a theft at the rectory in Colesburg, followed by car problems, Bishop Bethlehem was unable to be present at the annual clergy and spouses dinner on Friday night 29 April. St John’s in Walmer was the venue and they had decorated the tables simply, but beautifully. There was wonderful fellowship and delicious food to warm those who attended … and disappointment that Bishop Bethlehem and Mazoe were unable to be there.

At the dinner were -
Top - Lindiwe and Welile Kani with Nicolette and Myron Leonard.
Bottom - Zandisile and Yolisa Ndzwane with Nontsikelelo (Ntsiki) Memese.

Waiting on the table was Mark Derry and standing is Angela Hambury with David and Nomawethu Molema, Thembeka Tom, and Thembisa Hlwatika seated.

VIP’s in the kitchen were Noelene Ellis Rosemary Joubert, Debbie Derry, Thursia Francis and Debbie Vencencie.

Molly and Alan Stansbury with Templeton Jam-Jam.

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Recycled plastic

Peta Louw, of All Saints’ in Kabega Park, discovered what happens to some of the plastic bottles, bags etc members of the parish bring in to be recycled. She told iindaba, “ They get made into lovely, soft, light, warm, cosy duvets and get sold at Woolworths! I’ve just bought one and it is wonderful.”

iindaba encourages parishes to collect for recycling if they are not already doing so.

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