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Our rectora view on the other side

Our rector shares his thoughts with us in a

manner other than what we are normal ly

used to

When not on duty at the church I either do tasks at

home, watch TV, make food or braai. I come from the

Crawford and Belthorn areas and am in the ministry

for 32 years.

I met my wife while still in the youth; we were both

from the same congregation in Welcome Estate.

Family is very important to me. I often get together

with my children and grandchildren, to strengthen the

family bond. My hobbies include listening to my rock

and jazz music and watching a good movie. My

favourite dish is mutton curry and also Italian

spaghetti.

In my younger days when I worked for a company, I

worked as a Work study officer in the production

department.

SURREY NEWS

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY EDITION

1964 2014

I also worked in the Government sector as a Security supervisor

but for the last 16 yrs in transport, contracting for various

companies.

When you are sent to a congregation as rector, you first look at

how many sections there are and if all sections are catered for

with a priest, a deacon etc. There were only two priests for the

congregation but with five sections. My first task was to see thatthe other sections received priests. Within six months after

arriving in the congregation 3 deacons were proposed for the

priest ministry, and ordained, so all members could be cared for

and later more deacons were added.

As the individual member allow the inner soul to develop and

collectively as the congregation, so the tasks and activities in the

congregation also develops and if there is growth in the

congregation more souls will be drawn to God to enjoy his

salvation plan.

I served in Welcome Estate congregation as a sub deacon,deacon and priest. Forcing myself to work closely with my

bearers of blessing and my leaders, allowed me to learn much

and to gain experience in my task.

Much has changed, and what was implemented to bring about the

change brought about contentment in our following. The hymn,

" Unto God shall I be praising" always moves me. I am reminded

to thank and praise our God no matter what happens in our lives

and that His word will remain to carry us through difficult times.

In my opinion, sometimes I think we have it wrong to think that

our young people want to listen to this modern rap music. What I

think our youth wants is more spirituality. What I appreciate in

other people is honesty and fairness. In myself I need to become

more consistent.Rodne Liedemann

SEPTEMBER, 2014 VOL #1 ISSUE #1

IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE ACTS 20:35


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As we did not have a winter school program, Surrey

Estate Congregation decided on a Sunday SchoolWeekend. Following is a brief report on our

activities starting on Friday evening the 27thand

culminating in the Sunday School Divine Service on

Sunday the 29th.

Friday 27thMovie Night:

Our children were dropped off at 18h30 at church

by their parents and guardians where they were

entertained with a movie on Big Screen that

included fresh popcorn, hotdogs with beverages and

hot coffee. Party packs consisting of sweets, chips,

fruit etc. were made up for them. They also hadsome games to make up for an enjoyable evening of

fun. They left at 21h30 after a closing prayer.

Saturday 28thChurch Cleaning:

Surprisingly, all the children with their teachers

that attended the Friday event pitched for the

cleaning up of the church building at 15h00 on

Saturday, decorating the altar with bouquets which

they made themselves. Each child wrote the name

of their parent/guardians on the bottom of the

bouquet and placed it on the altar or inside the

church hall.

Sunday 29thDivine Service:

Members were welcomed by the Sunday school

children who acted as door keepers and ushers. Our

children formed the choir and were well prepared

by our dedicated music teachers. After a blessed

Divine Service, all the parents or guardians

(including all children) were invited to some

fellowship which the teachers prepared.

Regards,

Stephen AdonisCongregation Sunday School Co-ordinator.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

WEEKEND

He read from i t before the square which was in fr ont of the Water Gate fr om early morni ng until

midday, in the presence of men and woman ... Nehemiah 8:3


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SEPTEMBER, 2014 VOL #1 ISSUE #1

L BOUR IN LOVE

The youth working feverishly at preparing thesandwiches for the needy.

Finally - deliciously prepared sandwiches.

Our youth weekend started on a very cold and wet Friday eveningin July. The cold conditions did not spoil our fellowship as the youthstill looked forward to an eventful evening together. As the youth

journeyed to the meeting place in excitement they enquired aboutthe nights activities. The youth leader quoted the Chief Apostleswords: Its better to give than to receive and we all decided thatthat while keeping in line with this word we were inspired to dosomething good for the surrounding community by making delicioussandwiches and distributing it to the less fortunate. The youthsisters were eager to prepare the sandwiches and then packedthem neatly in lunch wrap paper. A large number of sandwicheswere made, approximately 44, and distributed by our youth brothersand sisters along Klipfontein Road. This experience was veryheartwarming and also an eye opener because we as youth arevery fortunate to live the lives that God has blessed us with. Weshould always appreciate things we have and give to those that donot have.Acts 20:35 says In all things I have shown you that by workinghard in this way we must help the weak and remember thewords of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is moreblessed to give than to receive.

After our Do Good activity we ended the evening by discussing theexperiences made and proposed ideas for future events. We thenenjoyed a good movie and filled our tummies with the famous

vienna gatsby.Sunday was upon us and all the youth were excited for the divineservice with Apostle Kriel. There was a bit of optimism when the

Apostle gave the youth the freedom to move away from the usualblack and white attire to something more smart casual. Youth werealso encourages to invite their friends to the service. The word forthis divine service was based on Genesis 29:17-18.After the divineservice the youth leader asked the youth what the Word meant tothem, some said it was a word that brought fulfillment to questionsthat were unanswered, and others mentioned that it gave themstrength to be better.

And thus the weekend was concluded on a most blessed note.

Anthony HentisCongregation Youth Facilitator

Surrey Estate -Youth Weekend

2014


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1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

2We always thank God for all of you and continually

mention you in our prayers. 3We remember before our

God and Father your work produced by faith, your

labour prompted by love, and your endurance inspired

by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

There was great excitement and anticipation

after our seniors received the good news that

on Sunday 17th August 2014 in Silvertown adivine service had been scheduled for them by

our Bi Peter Lambert. Immediately

arrangements were made by the senior

coordinator and his helpers with regards to

transport to Silvertown and also for our

fellowship after the service.

Sunday 17th August arrived and you could see

much excitement and joy on the countenance

of our seniors. Our Bishop read a text as basis

for the divine service out of 1Thessalonians

1:2 - 3.

At the conclusion of the service we proceeded

to our fellowship venue where a few snacks

were prepared by our senior group. Much joy

was still very apparent and experienced

amongst the members. Our Rector also opened

his heart to us all. The fellowship was closed

with a prayer.

Claude Sinclair Seniors Co-ordinator

OUR SENIORS -

DIVINE SERVICE FELLOWSHIP

17 AUGUST 2014

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