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The official newsletter of the Diocese of Cape Town Provincial Youth meet in Lesotho to share, encourage and build God’s Kingdom PAGE 3 NEW CHAPLAIN FOR UCT PAGE 4 ANGLICANS AT RED CROSS PAGE 5 THE GREYLADIES 75TH “Arise and Shine” Isaiah 60:1 was Project 2012 is an initiative of Pro- discussions. Agreeing and differing PAGE 6 the theme for 2013 PYC (Provi- vincial Youth Council (PYC) with but one mutual understanding was LAUNCH OF RENEW sional Youth Consultation) held in the support from the vision Im- that we are busy helping God build- IN THE DIOCESE the Diocese of Lesotho at the Uni- plementation Team for the Vision ing His kingdom.The HOW we do it versity of Lesotho, Roma. Different 2020 priority Nurture and Protec- is another matter!The Consultation delegates from all over the Prov- tion of children and young people. ended with a tour in Lesotho, climb- ince in the Anglican Church came ing the mountains, a traditional to take part in this consultation. It will take a more holistic look at cultural dinner and Variety Show. the ministry to children and young Each Diocese had the opportu- people and develop and imple- I was in awe of just witness- nity to present to the house what’s ment more effective ministry which ing the work of God’s hand, the PAGE 7 happening in their Diocese, their will result in much greater sustain- beautiful mountains, the peace achievements and challenges. One ability and efficacy in the develop- and friendly people of Lesotho. FRACKING AND of the main discussions during this ment of spirituality in our young. FAITH AT consultation was Project 2013. Many questions arose during these - Abigail Hopley ALL SAINTS VOLVOL 6363 NO.NO. 0605 FIRSTFIRST PUBLISHEDPUBLISHED 2020 DECEMBERDECEMBER 19501950 AUGUSTMARCH 20132013 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE AUGUST 2013 CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE Editor: Rebecca Malambo We all have the habit of getting too comfortable with the way things are and take it for granted that Address: this is how it will always be. Death and disappoint- The Good Hope ments come our way and it knocks us off our feet! PO Box 1932, The death of the late Revd John Oliver was a shock CONSTANTIABERG Cape Town 8000 to all who knew him and knew of him. The range FUNERAL HOME of emotions we felt were true and it still feels un- Tel: 021 469 3766 Preferential prices. real but we learn to stand up again and move for- Fax: 021 4651571 24 hour service ward. 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Matthew 23:12 “And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 From the Bishop’s Office: Rt Revd Garth Counsell The Bishop of Table Bay Dear Friends time we allow ourselves the space to recog- and especially Archbishop Thabo as he pre- Amidst the many things presently attract- nise and attempt to understand the all too pares to deliver his Charge and preside over ing and, dare I say, distracting our attention, common cries of pain and need all around this important gathering of our Anglican Prov- may I remind you that August is tradition- us. Hopefully we will then be able to ac- ince. Pray also for our diocesan representa- ally the MONTH OF COMPASSION for us as knowledge it and, much more importantly, tives elected at the last Diocesan Synod; Dean Anglicans. Being compassionate, apart from acknowledge the person/s mirrored in it. Michael Weeder, Canon Mxolisi Mpambani, anything else, begins with turning the focus Revd Matt Esau, Mrs Pamela Crowley, and away from ourselves so that we may respond We certainly won’t need to go very far from Ms Leanne Moodley. At the time of going to to the often greater need of the other person. where we are before being confronted by the print the 3rd lay representative had not been human cry for understanding and compassion. confirmed from the list of alternates elected. In the very familiar parable recorded in Luke’s gospel the “good Samaritan” recognised the May our reflections and actions this Au- CLERGY APPOINTMENTS: The Parish need of the man overcome by robbers, looked gust lead us to actively respond through- of Wynberg has announced the appoint- beyond the traditions and conventions of the out the year with love and compas- ment of the Revd Ben Aldous from Na- day as well as himself, and so rendered prac- sion wherever and whenever we come tal as Minister-in-Charge of St. John’s tical assistance to the unfortunate victim. He face to face with the needs of others. Church Wynberg as from 1 October. did this because “he had compassion on him”. THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION SUNDAY: I The Archbishop has appointed The Very Jesus of course is our supreme example of one sincerely trust that parishioners of every Revd William Mostert, formerly of this who always considered others before himself parish are ready and geared up to partici- diocese and presently Dean of the High- and acted with deep and genuine compassion pate in this Provincial event on SUNDAY 18 veld, as the new Provincial Executive Of- in response to all human need and suffering. AUGUST and that our diocese will make a ficer at Bishopscourt as from October 2013. significant response to the appeal for EVERY With so many desperate and despairing peo- Anglican to contribute at least R10 towards CONDOLENCES: We give thanks for all ple and situations around us daily, the field the future training of clergy and lay persons those who have died recently and continue seems wide open for us to “be compassionate”.