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Synod 2009

The Bishop's Charge

Given at the Twenty-First Session of Diocesan Synod May 2009

In the name of God: Creator, Redeemer and Giver of Life.  Amen.

Preamble: Writing for the April 1939 Journal of Missions, determined to raise funds for a new place of worship in New Brighton Housing Scheme just opened but the Municipality, the Diocesan Secretary of Grahamstown had this to say: "It is the duty of the whole Church to be interested in missions, but in reality it is a small band who actually are; and it is impossible for them to keep their interest unless they know what is going on. The idea of this monthly circular is that it shall reach those people who are interested, and give them knowledge and opportunities for prayer and work. It will be sent to secretaries and to any of the clergy who might like it". (H.M. Matthews, Diocesan Secretary). It is interesting to note that the work of Mission need to generate interest even among clergy who ought to be missionary in their outlook.

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