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Vol 30 No 5 June 2019 Three special Easter events Pentecost 2019

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit Bishop Eddie blesses Marion and Wyndam Muspratt- came on all who heard the Williams on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Their son Bihop Eddie baptising Charlotte with Provost Sharon Nell message. The circumcised Paul (left) and Mark (at their right) look on with Crucifer, and parents Laura and James Medcalf looking on. Pearl Bruinders, and Provost Sharon Nell in attendance. believers who had come with Peter were astonished that aster Day 2019 was a very special day Williams it was being blessed by Bishop conducted their wedding service. the gift of the Holy Spirit had of celebration at the Cathedral with Eddie as they celebrated their Golden (50 Of course, for the large congregation it been poured out even on Ethree special events happening: years) Wedding Anniversary; was also a wonderful celebration of the - for our Bishop Eddie, it was his first - and for James and Laura Medcalf it was Christ, risen from the dead and a time of Gentiles. Easter celebration at the Cathedral after a special service as their baby Charlotte singing all the wonderful Easter hymns Act 10:44-45 NIV his Consecration; was baptised by Bishop Eddie who said to the resounding music of the organ and This blessing is for everyone so voices of choir. - for Wyndam and Marion Muspratt- this Baptism was special for him as he had seek it with all your heart.

Wearing slippers to church Not Pentecost fire Andrea Potgieter Everyone arriving at church in slippers is not what one expects to see in an Anglican church but on Sunday 12 May this is what happened at St Luke’s in Palmridge. The rector, Andrea Potgieter, had challenged the congregation to participate in a delayed ‘Slipper Friday’ in aid of Reach for a Dream. She had bought 100 tickets to demonstrate their support of this wonderful initiative and the congregation responded positively by arriving at church in a variety of slippers which reflected their personalities. Andrea’s slippers read “Queen of everything” (LOL)! Members of the congregation had paid their R10 ticket fee and put their best foot, or rather slipper, forward and enjoyed the fun experience. Michelle, PE office manager of Reach for a Dream Foundation, was extremely excited about St Luke’s initiative which Putting their best foot (or was it slipper?) forward are members of St Luke’s Vagrants, trying to keep warm, lit a demonstrated its support of the incredible in Palmridge who enjoyed participating in the Slipper Sunday challenge in aid fire right next to the wooden door work done by the Foundation. Michelle of Reach for a Dream Foundation. The rector, Andrea Potgieter, also wearing into the bell tower at Holy Trinity in had shared with Andrea that many of slippers with her white alb, is in the centre. Central. the ‘dreamers’ come from the Northern Fortunately a member of the Areas so it was wonderful that a church neighbour’ saying that, “Sometimes we this could be a case of wearing slippers congregation, Miranda Kopele, who within the area was so supportive of the need to step out of our comfort zones to church. Andrea said she hopes that lives in Central, spotted the fire and Foundation’s work. to show our love and make a difference next year many of the parishes will join alerted Atlas Security who promptly Andrea had encouraged the St Luke in the lives of people who are less this initiative and support the dreams of arrived and put the fire out. family to take seriously the challenge of fortunate than ourselves.” Using the children who have terminal diseases and In 1897 the church burnt down and ‘love the Lord your God and love your hash tag #whybenormal, she said that only a short life left in which to reach them. nobody wants that to happen again!

2 From Ash Wednesday ... to Easter / Letter to the editor Inside 3 The Bishop writes ... / The view from pulpit and pew iindaba 4 Joyous AWF elections / Down memory lane / Carnival time 2 iindaba June 2019 From Ash Wednesday ... to Easter

Above - Proving that the very young can make palm crosses is Farrow Brass of St Luke’s in Palmridge. Note the pile of completed palm Above - Bishop Eddie leads the clergy as they renew their vows in St Hugh’s crosses at the bottom left hand corner. on Maundy Thursday 18 April. The Easter Garden in the Cathedral. From Jill Bromiley St Hugh’s held a Seder Meal, as an enactment of the Last Supper, which was enjoyed by Shirley Bosman, Marian Barrowman and Maureen Thomas. The meal was held on Wednesday 17 April and was well attended. Their rector, Claire Phelps, led it as part of their Holy Week programme. Above - The Holy Table is stripped and the Sanctuary is bare.

Left - Good Friday children’s service at St Hugh’s with some of the little ones who attended listening attentively Above - Debbie Calder was part of to the story being the team of very hard workers who told by the rector, cleaned Holy Trinity in Central on Claire Phelps. Holy Saturday.

Right - Provost Sharon Nell, despite a very painful and stiff knee, Left - Holding the red cloth, humbled herself and washed the symbolically representing the feet of twelve of the congregants. Blood of Jesus, Andrew White She is seen washing the right foot of and assistant priest Thanduxolo Laura Charakupa, while Tino Gavaza Noketshe cover the cross bearing the assists. various shaped and coloured pieces This year the Cathedral reverted to the stuck on by the people during the traditional Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Three Hour Service. instead of incorporating it into a meal as St John’s in Walmer was almost full for was done by the early church. the Good Friday Three Hour service. Near the close the congregation looked at being very different shaped people, with different gifts and different aims ? Letter to the editor who need to fit together into the body to Bishop’s photographs make it one. Members of the congregation diocese were aware of this oversight, they I was looking at the March 2019 issue went forward and each picked up a piece would feel the same way! of iindaba - Archbishop Thabo writes of jigsaw puzzle which was then stuck on that this particular issue of the Anglican I do apologise for being a bit like a dog the cross to express the desire to fit into gazette will be read at around the time with a bone! God’s plan for the different gifts of each that the Revd Eddie Daniels is being Felicity Kickhofel person to be used by God. Each piece of consecrated as the FIFTH Bishop of Port St John’s, Walmer a puzzel, although different, fits together Elizabeth. to make a whole picture. Ed replies - Ipso facto: Bishops Philip This brings me back to my query of last Russell, Bruce Evans and Eric Pike did October or thereabouts, regarding the not wish to have a Cathedral building as Bingo afternoon fact that the only name on the board at St they preferred to be ‘in cathedra’ wherever Mary’s is that of Bishop Bethlehem. they were ministering, therefore the St Francis Xavier Whilst the Provost, Sharon Nell’s Church of St Mary the Virgin in Central Jade Road, Kabega Park explanation that he was the first to serve was not their Cathedral. Saturday 29 June “in cathedra“, after St Mary’s had been However, when Bishop Bethlehem was proclaimed / declared a Cathedral, might installed as the Bishop of Port Elizabeth, at 14h30 be perfectly valid, I still think it gives he insisted that he wanted a building as R80 (9 singles + 1 Full House) an erroneous and totally misleading his Cathedral and chose St Mary’s. So, impression that there was, in fact, no Above - Not only the inside but also Refreshments will be on sale protocol declares him the first Bishop Bishop of Port Elizabeth before him. the outside and perimeter area of of the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin Reading Archbishop Thabo’s remarks just Holy Trinity in Central was cleaned. and therefore the photographs in the made me feel I must again send an email, Assistant priest, Charles van der Cathedral reflect this. expressing my feelings on the subject. Westhuisen, and Gareth Calder are The photographs of all our Bishops can shown cleaning the small garden I would be so bold as to state that I am be seen in the Diocesan Office at 7 Hurd outside the front gate of HTC. quite sure that, if other Anglicans in the Street in Newton Park. 3 iindaba June 2019

The Bishop writes ... A Pilgrim’s Journey to Israel 2019 The view from Dear Family of God, Part 2 pulpit and pew On the second day of our pilgrimage v iindaba asks prayers for: we boarded a bus and headed to the Sea - Neville Lobb, long time member of the Media (Lake) of Galilee. We boarded a wooden Committee. Neville is in hospital struggling with boat, built in Holland, named Concordia. a breathing problem; Interestingly, the lake, at its deepest, is - Dean Mark Derry who is recovering from eye only 50 metres and its size 20km long surgery but there are complications; and 12km wide. Galilee is known as ‘The - Elaine Fleurs, wife of Ulrught, the rector of Heart of David’. Holy Trinity in Central, who is recovering from The bulk of Jesus’ ministry was surgery to find the cause of the severe pain she concentrated in this area. In the Scriptures, has been having; Sea of Galilee is also known as the Sea of - Pam Shapiro, a member of the Order of the Tiberias and the River Jordan flows into Diocese of Port Elizabeth, who is in hospital; it. The tour guide made the following - for the family of Clarence Emslie who died ... observation as to the difference between (see obituary below.) the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea; “The Dead Sea takes (salt water) and Galilee gives (fresh water)”. Clergy on the move I remained mindful of the duality on • Sharon Nell will be moving to St Saviour’s as this trip: am I a pilgrim or am I a tourist? their rector from 1 June. There is a fine line between the two in the Holy Land. The number of tourists at any • Nicolette Leonard has taken over as a care- particular site is phenomenal and I was taker priest-in-charge of St Mary Magdalene in left wondering: is religion a commodity? West End. The increase and proliferation of churches is possibly a symptom of this state of affairs. The Gospel is being sold rather than forwarded to a changing address. RIP Clarence Emslie The dilemma for me resides in the simple Nicky and Bishop Eddie on the banks of the River Jordan. Behind them is Provost Sharon Nell wisdom of our guide, “There is no longer Jordan, the neighbouring country to Israel. It was with joy and sadness that the any fishing, because we have fish farms Cathedral bid farewell to one of its loyal today. Everything is canned – even left me wandering, why are we so coy Our tour guide’s parting shot for us parishioners when Dr Clarence Emslie religion”. It certainly hit me between about doing – or seen to be doing – that from the Mount of the Beatitudes was, recently passed on to glory. Clarence the eyes. It is one thing following the in public? We’re almost too coy and “Try to picture in your mind’s eye how had been a Church warden and together footsteps of Jesus. It is quite another apologetic about our faith. much Jesus performed here.” That was with Edith, his wife, a faithful member “walking” in them; His way. However, Once we left Tiberias, it was on to the moment of realisation that I was a of the Cathedral even when working in it is still mind-blowing walking where the Mount of the Beatitudes. Again, our pilgrim and not a tourist. Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Clarence will Jesus, my Saviour, walked and taught. Guide was back to his Solomon best as an May God continue to bless you on your be remembered for his Christian example Galilee is significant on so many levels: orator of wisdom: Pilgrimage. in spite of trying and debilitating health • It was here where the fish were and • The beatitudes are not just a few verses Yours in the service of Jesus Christ. issues. hence, the action / hive of activity. from Matthew 5; but we have chapters on Clarence was also a member of Diocesan • It was here that Jesus called his first the Beatitudes i.e. Matthew 5-7. Synod, Diocesan Council and committees disciples … “follow me”. • “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Do we have for many years. • It was here where CREATION meets peacemakers? We have peace-talkers. A man of great faith, Clarence has in the the CREATOR! That is the crux of that May God transform them. words of 2 Timothy 4: 7-8, fought the good miracle. • “Blessed are you when they persecute fight, he has finished the race and kept the faith and there is in store for him the Note to self: It is the Shabbat (Sabbath) you”. How many Christians are paying crown of righteousness, which the Lord, in Israel and we hardly noticed a private the price - like the Syrian Christians the righteous Judge, will award to all who vehicle on the road, except tourist buses. persecuted by ISIS? have longed for his appearing. MHSRIP When we walked off the bus at Galilee, • Beatitude means “blessing” – ‘Be we went through a public space (park) Attitude’. If you add up the acronym in Cathedral stained glass and young people with prayer shawls the Hebrew alphabet of ‘attitude’ then it National Arts Festival were reading the Torah and praying. It adds up to 100! windows project Makhanda/Grahamstown The stained glass windows of the Samantha Carolus Cathedral are in need of repair at a cost Hope for the Monastery 2019 will see Spiritfest celebrating the of ±R20 000 per window. A special project The Order of the Arts in the context of the Christian faith has been launched to fund these repairs. Holy Cross Brothers with an array of new items, along with For every R1 000 donated, a special the familiar favourite performances and Robert-James, plaque will be placed on the back wall of events. Spiritfest runs throughout the Scott-Wesley and the Cathedral showing the name of the National Arts Festival, from 27 June to Daniel in the Chapel donor. Since the Cathedral is the “mother 7 July. at the Monastery. church” of the diocese, the following Spiritfest favourites which return this year challenge has been issued: On a visit to the Mariya include the Lucernarium, St Michael’s uMama weThemba • each parish is challenged to donate Marimbas and familiar Sunday worship Monastery just R1 000 towards this project. services. Bell-ringing in the Cathedral outside Makhanda • anyone with an association with Tower, which has been part of Spiritfest (Grahamstown) during the Cathedral, be it through marriage, for many years but unfortunately was April, the editor had baptism, choir, ordination, etc, donates missing last year, is making a return to time to speak to Brother towards the project. the programme. Robert-James OHC A book detailing the history of the New to Spiritfest this year on the worship about the relocation of stained glass windows, is available at the side will be a Feesdiens met Drama the last Brothers to their He said that the last four of the resident Cathedral at R400 per copy. (festival service with musical drama) at mother house, Holy Cross Monastery in Brothers hoped to be able to leave soon the NG Kerk, along with a service at the Further information is available from the West Park, New York. and that negotiations for the continuation River of Life Church. Cathedral office (mornings only): of the school and guest house are taking 041 585 3047 place at present. He hoped they are There is no entrance charge for any successful so the school and the retreat Spiritfest events but generally a retiring Tag lines! centre will be able to continue into the collection will be taken. Don’t forget future. For further information about the Saturday 1 June The OHC Brothers bought the premises Spiritfest use these addresses: Family Fair at Hillandale from the Community of the see http://www.grahamstowncathedral. Feeling thankful and not expressing it Resurrection Sisters about 20 years ago org/spiritfest at St Hugh’s, and expanded the work to include the Facebook: @spiritfest.grahamstown at 08h30 is like wrapping a present very succesful school. Instagram: spiritfest_naf West Street, Newton Park and not giving it. We pray for successful negotiations. Twitter: @SpiritfestGtown 4 iindaba June 2019 Joyous AWF Down memory lane Carnival time Jennifer Grant Mxolisi Zolani Makapela Elections Andrea Potgieter

Children enjoying the fun of the Carnival at St Canon Jogra Gallant, the AWF Chaplain, with Jean Timothy’s. Lerotholi, Sylvia Frans, Nzwaki Magxaka, Canon On Easter Monday the St Timothy Anglican Youth Andrea Potgieter and Siphokazi Gxoyiya after the Fellowship (AYF) held their 3rd Annual Easter Carnival AWF elections. outreach programme which is primarily based on the The Diocesan Anglican Women’s Fellowship elected the third principle of Lent, which is “Giving.” new Executive leadership at its AGM held on 30 March The programme is meant to give the children of the at St Michael and All Angels in Schauderville. Motherwell community a wonderful time in the church, It was a joyous occasion as some of the ‘oldies’ were as it provided them with activities that are otherwise elected to lead the AWF into a new season. Sylvia Frans outside their reach. was elected as the President and Jean Lerotholi as the This year over 400 children and adults were catered for Vice-president. The jubilant singing confirmed the and included various games like twister, egg hunt race approval of the AWF Members. Nzwaki Magxaka was and musical chairs. The day commenced with upbeat elected as the Alternate President. dance routines to energize the young spirits for the day The AWF Chaplain, Canon Jogra Gallant, and the ahead. There were food stalls of delicious treats and St Michael and All Angels branch members made outside beef burgers were grilled for lunch. The highlight everybody feel at home. Alfred Geale stands in the choir stall he occupied for the children was the jumping castle on which they A word of appreciation was expressed for the sterling for many years in the Cathedral. took turns and really got the adrenaline pumping. job of leadership done by Siphokazi Gxoyiya under very Alfred Geale, known as Bonny to some, took a trip down Although the weather was not ideal, the spirit of challenging personal circumstances. The members were memory lane when he visited St Mary’s Cathedral on the AYF members did not subside and everything was most appreciative of her leadership. Monday 29 April. moved inside the church. The children ate and enjoyed a I am confident that the new leadership will make He was a chorister at St Mary’s from the age of six until whole lot of goodies, and at the end of the day, they left a powerful impact as some of the ‘oldies’ teach the he was 25 and was awarded the top chorister award two eating an ice cream and with party packs to take home. ‘newbies’ how it was done and also bring something years running - 1941 and 1942 - under the leadership of The event is growing each year and is teaching the fresh and new to the AWF. Hubert Gorvett. youth about the importance of giving without expecting A reminder that the aims of the AWF are to promote: He was awarded a bursary to Grey College at the age to receive, as there is no budget so we rely on sponsors. Prayer and Worship; Mission and Witness; Fellowship of 13 and continued to sing in St Mary’s choir. The event also shows the community that the Anglican and Study; Service and Stewardship. During his visit to the Cathedral this, still fit and able Church in Port Elizabeth, specifically in the Motherwell 91 year old, visited the Garden of Remembrance where area, does have a vibrant youth fellowship. his mother (Francis du Preez) and aunt were interred and Making contact viewed their memorial plaques and photographs around No place for a victim the church, recalling family members and a happy time in his life whilst singing in the choir. mentality He regards his time at St Mary’s as his grounding in the Mike Burnard of InContext Ministies Christian faith and went on to become involved with, not Christians should be careful not to embrace a victim only the music in the church, but leading a bible study mentality after every attack on a church. Many posts group, visiting parishioners and living out his faith in on social media were quick to compare the bomb blasts his day to day life. in Sri Lanka with the attacks on the mosques in New He eventually settled in Cape Town with his wife, Jean, Zealand and immediately assumed that Christians would and three children and went on to have an extremely be discriminated against by not giving the same amount successful career as a tenor soloist, particularly in of coverage. Yet Christians should equally mourn the oratorio, singing works from Bach to Benjamin Britten, deaths of believers and nonbelievers alike, anywhere in as far afield as Namibia to Durban, Eastern Cape and the world. Our concern should be about all injustice, not Cape Town. only injustice relating to our ‘own’ people. Expressing discontent that people are not showing enough concern A big thank you to the staff who were so obliging and A happy reunion for retired Bishop Eric and Joyce for the loss of fellow believers runs the risk of creating a helpful during his visit. Pike with former priest of our diocese, Diana dualistic world divided between “them” (nonbelievers) Nkesiga, when she popped in to see them on a Anyone who remembers Bonny and wants to contact and “us” (Christians). Christ never drew any attention visit from Uganda during May. him, his email is [email protected], to His own sufferings with a victim mentality focused on how He suffered unjustly Fun hunting for Easter goodies Nizam Kader Editor: Frankie Simpson Layout / design : frankie Immediately after the Easter Sunday service, the parish Tel +27 41 373 9810 family of St Paul’s held a special ‘Easter egg hunt’ for the children and what an Egg-cellent experience it was! e-mail: [email protected] The children were invited to search for all the little www:anglicandiocesepe.org.za treats which the Sunday School teachers had hidden iindaba is the vehicle for sharing your parish away and even the gentle rain, which we were so news with the rest of the diocesan family. Please blessed to receive, could not dampen their spirits. They send contributions and photos to the editor. were full of new life, enthusiasm and energy – most Deadline: 6th of the month prior to appropriate for the Day of Resurrection as we recalled publication. the joy, excitement and new life which comes from the Articles may be reproduced but credit must be Resurrection of our Lord. The burst of energy continued given to iindaba. well after the hunt as the sugar-rush invariably kicked in! Opinions expressed are not necessarily those The whole Easter period was a joy to witness as we of the Bishop nor the editor. saw record numbers of St Paul’s parishioners and visitors attending and participating in the various services and Despite the rain the children at St Paul’s enjoyed events over the weekend - even helping with the church hunting for Easter eggs and other goodies after the Printed by cleaning on Holy Saturday. Easter service.