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Ordination 2014 ‘... yours is a servant ministry’

“Draw me close to you, never let me go” wer- ethe words that rooted itself in my heart as I prepared for the Retreat. The retreat was set aside for quiet reflection, spending PAGE 3 SYNOD OF time alone with God. Terry Lester focused our retreat on the theme from the Gos- pel of St Luke 22:14-23 “Then he took the loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you”.

In as much as we focused on the theme throughout the week, a deep sense of God’s PAGE 4 grace enfold us as we started to share our own ST BERNARD stories. It was the ideal setting to wrestle and MIZEKI GUILD challenge God, but also to relax in His divine LAUNCHES RAFFLE presence. Doing the offices in the chapel was a wonderful experience, and the beauty of the venue created a real tranquil space conducive to reflection and meditation.

The Ordination service itself was a blessed and wonderful occasion. It was time once again to be in the presence of God, and those, who PAGE 5 came to pray and support the sacred order of NOTEMBA GOES TO Deacons and Priests. At the point where the COTT Deacons and Priests prostrate these words was anchored on my heart “O Jesus, I have prom- ised to serve thee to the end”. When Arch- washed the feet of the Deacons, I felt a sense of humbleness and he reminded us that, “yours is a servant ministry”. I want to give thanks to Bishop for his guidance and prayers throughout our discernment and formation. Every Blessing! PAGE 6 CHRISTMAS GIVING - The Revd Ronald Dias : Photos: GtC ST MARTIN’S BERGVLIET

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VOL 65 NO.VOL 01 63 NO. 05 FIRST FIRST PUBLISHED PUBLISHED 20 20 DECEMBER DECEMBER 1950 1950 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2015 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE MARCH 2015

CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE I attended a girl’s high school and in my Editor: Rebecca Malambo matriculation year, I received a note from my homeroom teacher, which read, “The quiet hour is Address: the power hour.” She said she had observed us over the past months and whatever message we received The Good Hope CONSTANTIABERG were her scrutiny of our work ethic and disposition. PO Box 1932, I remember being quite surprised at her perception Cape Town 8000 FUNERAL HOME because she was not one for complementing others Tel: 021 469 3766 Preferential prices. and a smile from her was very rare. However, I 24 hour service thanked her and carried those words with me in my Fax: 021 465 1571 tertiary studies and have now instilled them in my High ethical standards as member of E-mail address: National Funeral Directors Assoc SA children. The ‘quiet hour’ can take on many forms. As we approach Lent my prayer is that you find your [email protected] ‘quiet hour’ in whatever you do. 85 Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth Printed by: (cnr Rosmead Avenue) Love and Light, 021 671 2400 Rebecca Alan Lindhorst

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Romans 15:7 “Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 From the Bishops Desk Synod of Bishops

LENT now well on the way, is primarily about our journey as Christians towards Easter when the Church celebrates new life and the fresh beginnings made pos- sible through the sacrificial life, death and glorious Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For us to experience the full meaning and benefits of this time requires that we purposefully make this journey with the sincere intention to grow and develop as followers of Jesus through an ever deepening and disciplined life and practice of prayer, study and reflection on God’s word and the meaning of the Lord’s call to Christian discipleship. The Easter liturgy, climaxing Holy Week, will once again helpfully afford us the opportunity for new beginnings through the renewing of our baptismal commitment as the faithful. And we do this in the sincere hope and intention that it will find expression in a more active and obedient faith response of loving and caring service of our Saviour and others around us in God’s world. My prayer is that as individual Christians, families and The Synod of Bishops met in in the Diocese of Natal congregations we will experience Lent, Holy Week and Easter as a time with Archbishop Thabo Makgoba in February 2015. of deep spiritual renewal and life-giving encounters with our crucified and risen Lord.

THE FEBRUARY SYNOD OF BISHOPS wonderfully hosted in Durban by God Bless Africa Workshop from page 2 the Diocese of Natal, was once again a full and busy time covering several A link to the Registration Form is provided on the website. aspects of our Provincial life, as well as providing the bishops with the op- The programme includes: portunity for ongoing learning and inputs on Liturgical Reform, Theological • Worship service each morning with a full sermon; Education, Conflict Resolution and the Ethical Considerations on Death, • A choice of one of six separate in-depth seminars on Dying and the Quality of Life. (The regular Pastoral Statement issued after the first day; every Synod of Bishops will appear in the next edition). • Three separate blocks of seven Workshops repeated on days two and three; CLERGY MOVES: The Revd Clive Caesar relocated to Pretoria at the be- • A choice of three Vespers in the late afternoon of the ginning of February to become of the Parish of Arcadia. No full-time first and second days; appointment will be made to succeed him as chaplain at Groote Schuur • Plenary addresses on the second and third mornings; Hospital. Instead parish clergy, who are all in reasonable proximity to the • An open Plenary address on the Wednesday evening; hospital, have been asked to provide pastoral care of their own parishion- • A Worship Concert on the first evening; ers. This will be augmented by the training and implementation of a team • A final service on the Thursday late afternoon to con- clude the Conference. of voluntary lay visitors. The cost for the full three day Conference is R600, or R200 The Revd Donovan Meyer will be instituted as rector of St. Mary’s Church for each day. This includes teas and lunches. In addition Woodstock on Sunday 8 March at 15h00. Your prayers and presence, if one can register for supper on the first two days at an addi- possible, will be appreciated. tional cost. It is only possible for participants to attend ONE of the six seminars planned for the first day, and only six of DIOCESAN EVENTS: Our Vocational Guidance Conference at which a panel the 21 Workshops that will be presented on the second and considers and seeks to discern the call of those who have offered them- third days. That means that those attending will need to selves for the ordained ministry will take place on Saturday 7 March. Please plan their programme carefully to be able to cover the things keep this process, the candidates and the panel in your prayers. that they would hope to attend. The registration forms will require choices to be made. The Diocesan Standing Committee will meet on 14 March starting with the Eucharist at 08h00. This meeting will receive annual reports from all the This also means that congregations should consider encour- diocesan organisations. aging a small team of people to attend the Conference so that they can cover all the areas that will help to bring back A Western Cape “Anglicans Ablaze” event involving the three “local” dio- ideas that will help to develop this vital part of congrega- ceses has been scheduled for the 1st & 2nd May at Diocesan College, tional life. Rondebosch. Parish notices will provide more details. This is an amazing opportunity for pastors, academics, wor- ship leaders and congregational members to join together in With my prayers as we journey through Lent towards Easter. worship each day, to explore aspects of worship together, to engage with people from different backgrounds and share Yours in Christ the riches that we hold together, and to learn from one an- The Rt Revd Garth Counsell other.

“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 Page 4 THE GOOD HOPE MARCH 2015 St Bernard Mizeki Men’s Guild launches car raffle at Eluvukweni, Crossroads

St Bernard Mizeki Guild, Diocese of Tickets will be sold at R50 each. Cape Town, launched the car raffle at Booklets with 11 tickets will also be Eluvukweni Anglican Church in Cross- available at R500 per booklet, so you roads on Saturday 7th Feb 2015. get one ticket free per booklet. The central team that will co-ordinate the The event was attended by the guild’s marketing and ticket sales is Sigqibo members from the five member par- Tabata (0837074774), Lungisa Duna ishes Eluvukweni, Holy Cross, St Mary (0785222575) and Sithembiso Mbu- Magdelene, St Columba and St Cypri- qe (0835651038). The parish chair- an from Langa. Fr Lujabe, the guild’s men, treasures and secretariat will be chaplain, blessed the car during a our main distribution channels for any- dedicated service. one who needs tickets.

Sithembiso Mbuqe, the Social De- During this meeting the guild also velopment Officer in the diocese said honoured The Revd Zwelibanzi An- “This step is in line with the diocesan toni and the Ven Mxolisi Mpam- programme to meet the guilds provin- bani for their outstanding leadership cial plan, for all member dioceses to roles they played and dedicated to focus on social relief programs for the the guild during the past years. The next 3 years. Revd Zwelibanzi Antoni served as the guilds president from 2005 – 2014. The drive for the tickets sales has now The Ven Mpambani was the Chaplain started and the target is to make the during 2011 - 2014 and before that draw on 30 Sep 2015. The funds he served in different roles, including raised from this project will be used presidency, in the guild. mainly to support social relief pro- grammes that will be facilitated by our “Sibamba ngazo zozibini” parishes in our communities. We are going to reach out to the entire An- Follow us on Facebook glican family for support during this “Bernard Mizeki – time.” Diocese of Cape Town”

future of our diocese, please consider a donation to the Archbishop’s Archbishop’s Education Endownment Fund. We would like to thank St Mary’s Woodstock, All Saints Roodebloem, Church of the Education Endowment Fund Resurrection, Bonteheuwel, AN Smith, MF Perrot, H Fichart, SJF, AM Burrough, St Columba Guguletu, St John’s Crawford,St James For Theological Education Seapoint, St Andrew’s Newlands, St Patrick’s Crawford and St Mark’s District 6 for the donations. Please support the Archbishop’s Education Endowment Fund for Bank: Standard Bank Theological Education so that we can continue to train priests for Branch Code: Thibault Square Branch Number: 02090900 the future of our church. Our total now stands at R1 158 500. Account Number: 070332428 If you would like to contribute to the training of priests and the Contact: Tony Toms [email protected]

1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 5 Notemba Kamana goes to COTT

I am Notemba Ntuli Kamana, born in Cape Diploma in Theology in 2012. Town but originated from the Eastern Cape In 2008, I joined the Fellowship of Vocation. Province in a small town named Willowvale. During August 2013, I was placed at Christ I was born and bred by a Christian family and the King in Claremont until December 2014. that led me to follow a Christian life. I had a great time and got a good experi- I have two lovely boys, Bandile (24) and Ulu- ence of dealing with different cultures and phumlo (11). I worshiped at St Mary Magda- different ways of doing things in a different lene, my home parish, situated at Gugulethu context. I enjoyed having a new warm family Township in Cape Town. and friends in this parish.

I heard a calling to serve God long ago when I will be spending 3 years at COTT for forma- my mother passed away. I then joined St tion. I expect to learn new things especially Mary Magdalene’s Guild. to engage and learn to work with people of different cultures. As my spiritual growth was getting stronger, I became a Mother’s Union member, a preach- I would like to ask you people of God to keep er, a Lay Minister and a Zone leader. I also as- my family and myself in prayer. sisted in conducting the confirmation classes. blessing in disguise when God gave my Priest May God bless all of you. As the time went on, I felt that I am not an eye to identify me to take another level serving God in a satisfactory manner I then to serve God in priesthood. I started the pro- prayed seeking for help from God. It was a cess, studied at TEEC and graduated with a

Green Anglicans Table Mountain Hike

Hikes are often described as steep fun roots deep down into God in order to adventures that allow time to connect grow tall in our faith. with God through creation, nature and that is exactly how I would describe Newlands Forest is a particularly well the experience Young Green Anglicans maintained area with its wooden had on 24th January 2015. boardwalks and elevated picnic area amongst the trees where all the young Over forty young people gathered at people sat and regained their strength. Table Mountain lower cable car sta- We finally shared a bring and share tion where the hike was set to be- braai prepared by the Zonnebloem gin, a striking image of young people Cottage family, all embracing the day. ready to take on a journey through It was incredible filled with laughter, nature. The hike started from the end joy and lots of energy and we could of parking zone on Tafelberg road right have not been so impressed if it was through the rocks and contour paths of not for the dazzling creation our living Devils Peak to the midst of the trees God took time to bring into being and deep in the Newlands forest. Contrary make it so beautiful. to normal hikes this trail was gentle going which made it easy for the par- Come and join us on the ticipants to focus on the plants and Green Anglicans hikes for the year: bizarre crawling animals rather than 18th April being tired. Lions head (medium)

The hike was led by Neil Adams and 27th June Tony Van Niekerk, who made it very Table Mountain Platteklip Gorge exciting for the participants often shar- (tough hike!) ing their knowledge about the trail as well as different plantations that could 3rd October be found around the mountains. Upon Constantia Nek with DYC arrival at Newlands forest, Rev Rachel (medium tough) Mash shared a word on the impor- tance of mountains as well as preser- See you there! vation of forests. We reflected on our spiritual life, that we need to put our - Ncumisa Magadla

If we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1:9 Page 6 THE GOOD HOPE MARCH 2015

To the Laos: Archbishop Christmas Giving Thabo Makgoba reflects

Welcome to 2015, a year that is not so new now, but this is my first col- umn for the year.

On Epiphany, an important feast day but celebrated less in the South than in the North because it’s our summer vacation, I reflected in my column in the Sunday Independent on the need for what I called a “new struggle” in South Africa. This was a continuation of my Christmas theme.

I have recently returned to a book which shaped my spiritual journey and search as a young ordinand: Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. In the book, the protagonist, Christian, hears a conversation between two fel- low pilgrims, named Faithfulness and Talkative. In a subsequent dialogue, Christian remonstrates with Faithfulness about Talkative’s views, impatient of those who talk eloquently about Christian ideals and virtues but do not practise them. Christian reminds Faithfulness that the heart of true religion is living it out in practice, and cites James 1: 22-27 in support of his con- tention.

The Sunday Independent article was part of my writing and reflection in the On Saturday, 20th December 2014 at Blue Route Mall the public media on the values of God’s Kingdom, and the need for incorrupt- Youth Group from St Martin’s Bergvliet sang carols around ible leaders who assume their moral duty to fight to overcome inequality the mall for 90 minutes. It was part of the parish’s to help bring about social cohesion. In the retort I hear from both business campaign to put Christ back into Christmas. and political leaders I meet, it is as if they are replying: Look at the log in “We were all uplifted by giving out God’s message to the your own eye and the eyes of the faithful before you criticise us, for if every- shoppers in the mall. Quite a few of our congregrants were one lived and did as scripture commanded, we would not be in this mess. there to sing along.” - Les Cousins Of course, this is not the whole story. We all do our best and not all leaders are corrupt. However, we need to be courageous and, as Christian urges, ensure that we are faithful in acts more than in words. So as we begin the year and go into Lent, I urge all to be “doers of the word, and not merely hearers...” (James 1:22) Let us re-commit ourselves to pleading, to march- ing in the streets if necessary, for the cause of justice, to demanding that all are treated equally, regardless of race, gender or class.

This is the new struggle -- to rekindle the message that we are called not to live in fear but, as those who share in Christ’s life, death and resurrection, to breathe this hope and belief into every aspect of our lives.

Some of my recent and upcoming activities: I ended 2014 with some African archbishops and their spouses in Nai- robi, together with our partners from Trinity Church Wall Street, exploring some of the missional challenges that require our mutual action.

By the time you read this we will have issued a statement from the Febru- ary Synod of Bishops meeting. You will find it online.

In another meeting, a group of bishops from around the Anglican Com- munion -- called the “Eco-Bishops” -- will gather in Cape Town to reflect on the impact of climate change.

And I will tell you more later about the meeting of Primates of the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa, which will take place here in March.

All these consultations are the core of what it means to be Anglican. They reflect the importance of looking at each other in the eye, wrestling with life challenges and working out how to do something about them. St Philip’s the Deacon District Six held a Christmas Day May this year be filled with courageous action as we bring hope to all God’s lunch for homeless people during their 130th anniversary people. celebrations.

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2 Peter 1:5 “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 7 All Saints Lansdowne and St Patrick’s Crawford Back to School service

On Sunday 25 January 2015 All Saints and sponsible and accountable for their actions. ing the principal of the high school, which St Patrick’s had their back to school service. He encouraged them to read and to encour- he attended. That is actually great! The same It was a wonderful service where the learn- age their parents to read as well. could not be said about the rector, Fr. Grad- ers showed off their new uniforms, especially well, who had all kinds of excuses for not those who started primary school for the first We also had the opportunity to congratulate wearing a school uniform. He might as well time, but also those who continued their our successful matrics of 2014, those who have said that the dog ate his homework! schooling careers moving to other schools graduated from various tertiary institutions and starting high school. and wish the class of 2015 well, reminding A wonderful observation, quite profound and them that there are only 108 schooling days comical was that Uncle Bobby Leo, the oldest We had quite a number of new Gr.1’s and left for them. learner (75 years old), brought with him the Gr. 8’s. Our University students also formed original tablet (the black one, and the chalk). part of the service. Mr Brian Isaacs, principal It was good to see that our two eldest learners Showing the youngsters how the original of South Peninsula High and a lay minister were 75 years old respectively and fitted into tablet worked and where he saved the work, at the parish preached an inspiring sermon their school uniforms after all these years. which you had done for the day (pointing to with the overall theme of Dr. Martin Luther There were others as well and Mr Isaacs his head). The learners now use a SD card or King’s famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. He proudly wore his old high school blazer with a memory stick! continued to say that the learners should not pride as he does every day, being a learner compromise their values and should be re- at South Peninsula many moons ago and be- - The Revd Gradwell Fredericks

Girls Bafana Friendly Society (GBFS) Opening Service in Gugulethu

The Diocese of Cape Town’s GBFS held its Opening Service on Saturday 31st January 2015 at St Mary’s Magdalene, Gugulethu. The young people were addressed by their vibrant Chaplain, the Revd Siyolo Dano. The President, Ms Noxolo Siyathula from St Columba and the Vice President, Siphe Nyaba from Holy Cross, Nyanga will lead the society for 2015. Their theme is “The Year of Grace.”

“I will honour those who honour Me, and I will despise those who think lightly of Me.” 1 Samuel 2:30 Page 8 THE GOOD HOPE MARCH 2015 Provincial Youth Council Executives meet in the Diocese of the Free State

PYC or AYSA theme for 2015 is which will take place in June. #reclaimingouryouth With our theme we in essence (Reclaiming our Youth) seek to: To retain our existing youth, reclaiming youth who After hearing the message of have left, mobilising inactive Archbishop Thabo Makgoba youth, and to bring in the harvest about the “NEW STRUGGLE,” of young people into the King- PYC thought that this theme dom of God, and would be spot on. To mobilise the energy and crea- Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has tivity of our young people in our personally encouraged the youth NEW STRUGGLE against in- to take the lead in the ‘NEW equality and the challenges of STRUGGLE’ and to seek ways poverty, unemployment, health, to abolish the inequalities in our justice and the environment. societies, and especially the in- equality of opportunity. We were fortunate to have our Li- The Provincial Youth Council Michael, Diocese of Free State aison Bishop, Bishop Dintoe also Executive Meeting was held at in Bloemfontein from 08 – 11 We will certainly be focusing on from the Diocese of Free Sate the Cathedral of St Andrew & St January 2015. this challenge during 2015 and present at the Executive Meeting. also at our annualy Consultation

River Church - hearing the voice of God in creation “The River of God is full of water” Psalm 65:90

Thirty people joined the Diocesan Environ- mental Group for a meditative walk with Jesus along the Upper Liesbeek River. We listened to the voice of God in Creation, in Scriptures and in poetry. Once a month we will be exploring a different part of our this beautiful city, with River Church, Vlei Church, Mountain Church, Forest Church, Ocean Church and so on.

The Bible teaches us that we can hear the voice of God in Creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. God is speaking through Creation, the ques- readings, some poetry readings and a time to 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; tion is – are we listening? Our first service re-fill your soul. You can also bring a friend night after night they reveal knowledge. was Wetlands Church where we listened to especially those friends who say “I am spir- 3 They have no speech, they use no words; the voice of God as we walked through the itual but I don’t go to church.” Join us on the no sound is heard from them. Wetlands at Glencairn. Next month we will 7th March at Rondevlei (Grassy Park) for an 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, have Vlei Church and this will be followed by experience of God in “Vlei Church”. For more their words to the ends of the world. Psalm Mountain Church. These are wonderful ser- information contact Rev Mash on 19:1-4” vices of meditation, silence, some scripture [email protected]

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Psalm 71:5 “Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood.”