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The official newsletter of the Diocese of Cape Town (Anglican Church of Southern Africa ACSA) “Teacher” Voegt celebrates her 100th birthday! PAGE 4 Mavis Dobson celebrates 90th birthday On 6th October 2019, St Andrew’s Steenberg had the privilege to share in the 100th birthday celebrations of one of their long PAGE 5 standing parishioners, Mrs Dorothy “Teacher” Voegt. The com- Honouring 40 years of bined family service included Mrs Voegt’s family members from service as groundsman South Africa and Australia, along with special guests, Conny Syl- vester and the Ven Horace Arenz. Family that couldn’t attend due to work commitments are grand- son, Wayne Curtis along with his wife, Nicole and twin daughters, Sarah-Grace and Anna-Beth. Although not celebrating physically, their love and heartfelt wishes were sent and felt. The service comprised of special messages, words of encourage- ment, items of song and a special certificate received from the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba congratulating Mrs Voegt on her PAGE 6 enormous achievement. This certificate was read to the congre- Christmas Ad Laos gation by the Ven Horace Arenz and was received with humility as the guest of honour sat in the very front of the church. Words of encouragement were brought to the family of Mrs Voegt by Mrs Jenny Bowman, the layminister currently serving Communion to Mrs Voegt on a monthly basis, and by Mrs Conny Sylvester, the wife of the first residing priest of St Andrew’s Steenberg. Mrs Voegt’s great-granddaughter, Miss Tracey Kannemeyer, left parish- ioners teary and emotional with her heartfelt rendition of ‘You Raise Me Up’ alongside the St Andrew’s Music Ministry. A special word of thanks was brought by Larry Voegt, who came from Aus- tralia along with his wife (Glenda), children (Jon-Karl with his wife Lauren and brother, Kurt) and grandchildren (Mila and Jaxon) to celebrate with his mom. PAGE 7 GSS Centenary After the service, family and parishioners were treated to some re- Patronal Mass freshments in the church hall where Mrs Voegt and her family had the opportunity to have more personal interactions with parishion- ers. There were tables spread and cups overflowing, there was a joyous buzz that Mrs Voegt missed dearly. continues on page 6 VOL 69VOL NO.10 63 NO. 05 FIRST FIRSTPUBLISHED PUBLISHED 20 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 1950 1950 DECEMBER MARCH 2013 2019 DOC Good Hope December 2019.indd 1 2019/11/15 11:51:39 AM Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE DECEMBER 2019 CLASSIFIEDS THE GOOD HOPE EDITORIAL Editor: Rebecca Malambo Some people believe in new year’s resolutions, often Address: Archbishop’s making unrealistic promises to themselves and then Education The Good Hope feeling defeat when the goal was not met. I realised a PO Box 1932, Endowment Fund for long time ago, that making new year’s resolutions are Cape Town 8000 Theological an added stress because life happens and we cannot al- Education ways control what happens, how it happens and when Tel: 021 469 3766 it happens. (In office Thursdays only 10h00-14h00) Please support the Archbishop’s Fax: 021 465 1571 Education Fund so that we can continue to train priests for the fu- When you reflect on the year, what thoughts and E-mail address: ture of our church. Thank you for feelings surface? I ask myself often when I feel over- [email protected] all donations received. If you would whelmed, “what most got in the way of my progress; like to contribute please consider a what did I learn were my greatest strengths and my big- donation. gest areas for improvement? and what moments was I most proud of my efforts.” We are all trying to be better A sum of R1 483 201.67 versions of ourselves to contribute to a happier world. has been raised thus far. Small steps in the right direction are big achievements in my opinion because it means we are moving. Bank: Standard Bank Scan QR code with your mobile and learn more about the Diocese of Cape Town Branch Code: “One of the simplest ways to be happy is letting go of Thibault Square Printed by: Branch Number: 020909 the things that make you sad.” Account Number: 070332428 Love and Light, Rebecca EVENTS AND NOTICES PARISH SECRETARY VACANCY: at St John’s Crawford, starting date January 2020. DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Submit your CV to Fr Alexander Ernest at [email protected] by 30 November 2019. GUILD OF THE VALENTINE’S DAY SNACK DANCE: St Mark’s District 6 will be hosting the above on SERVANTS OF THE Friday 14th February 2020 at the Athlone Civic Centre. The dance commences at 19h00 - SANCTUARY (GSS) 00h30. The band in attendance will be the Elgineers. Tickets are R150 per person which CENTENARY MUG will include a snack platter on each table. To secure your tickets, Whatsapp Nerina Lawrence at 082 354 6889. The GSS is selling these mugs at R60 VALENTINE’S DANCE: St Mark’s the Evangelist, Athlone, will be hosting a Valentine’s each in a box. It has the centenary logo Day dance on 14th February 2020 at the Wittebome Civic Centre, Wynberg. The theme of on the front and the Servers Guild prayer the evening is Love is in the air. Cheese and Wine will be served from 19h00 - 20h00 and at the back. For orders or queries, they the dance commences at 20h00-00h45 and the band in attendance will be Sweet Sounds. may email Khile on Bring your own platters and xyz. For more information, contact Lorraine McKinnon @ 084 [email protected]. 760 1488 or the Office @ 021 697 1357. CARMEL TRIP 27 APRIL 2020 - 1 MAY 2020: the cost is R4000 per person which includes accommodation, excursions to Monkeyland, Featherbed and meals (breakfast and supper). There are only 8 places available on first come basis. The full amount to be paid by the end of March 2020. For more information contact Tanya at 083 633 2864 or Kevin at 084 333 2864 / 021 7057680 for details. Colossians 3:1 “I am raised to new life, setting my eyes on the realities of heaven.” DOC Good Hope December 2019.indd 2 2019/11/15 11:51:47 AM THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 From the Vicar General’s Desk Dear Sisters and Brothers committed to working hard at reimagining how the MU can function optionally across The clergy of the arch- our diversity. Please keep them in your deaconry of Rondebosch prayers and offer assistance in their endeav- recently had their annual our to strengthen and grow the MU. retreat at Temenos in McGregor. It was con- ducted by Ms Vivian Claire who led us with Another important woman’s organisation in the theme: “Healing Gratitude -- An immer- our church will have had a special occasion, sion in the radical wisdom of thanksgiving.” too late for discussion in this article. It is It was a wonderful experience which enabled the Diocese of Cape Town Anglican Women’s us to re-centre our spiritual lives, find our bal- Fellowship (AWF) thanksgiving service. At ance and recharge our batteries. the Eucharist I will preside and preach and license the Revd Jenny Govender as the new The retreat concluded with a midday Eucha- AWF Chaplain. We are blessed with so many rist but the morning began with an hour of si- organisations exercising an indispensable lent meditation at 7.30am. I had just settled ministry. Some significant milestones of into a comfortable seated posture in chapel sustained outreach into the community over when Vivian announced we will do a silent an extended period of time continues to be meditative walk through the beautiful garden. celebrated. May God’s Holy Spirit continue It was a spirit soaring experience. to inspire, guide and bless the work of our organisations. The meditation concluded by clergy having residential conference weekend. This year, to walk three circular paths spiralling in- the MU worldwide celebrates 143 years of The Holy Spirit is at work in our Diocese in so wards drawing us closer and closer together faithful service to families and communities. many ways. On the 8 December six persons towards each until we were forced to stand The conference theme was MULOA (Mothers will be ordained to the Diaconate. They are still. I stood behind a pile of stones depicting Union Listening, Observing, Acting) in step Brendan Fox, Gregory Amos, Ronald Mul- a sacred urn. An artistically decorated stone with God. The focus was on empowering ler, Jennifer Swartz, Yougandree Moodley with writing on it faced away from me. I had women to speak out on gender based vio- and Ntombizolile Babayi. They have been to step into a smaller circle comprised of lence against women and girls with a clear appointed to serve their first curacy in order thirteen stones representing various spiritual message that “Enough is enough. Kwanele!” at Church of the Holy Spirit, Kirstenhof; St pathways to God and expressions of faith to Aidan’s Lansdowne; St Cyprian’s Retreat; St see what it said. The writing on the stone I licensed the Revd Christine De Stadler as John’s Belgravia and St Faith’s Plumstead. which made me curious reads: “You!! Are all chaplain to the MU at the opening Eucharist. Please keep them in your prayers. kinds of Amazing.” Our God is indeed amaz- The Revd Monwabisi Peter was the preacher ing. Made in God’s image we are all amazing who emphasised among other things that we Please also pray for the retreat conductor too! Let us fill our hearts with gratitude and are all made in God’s image and likeness.
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