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Acom Women in the Front Line Workshop ISSUE: August - September MESSENGERThe Melanesian 2018 Melanesian Messenger Monthly Updates . 8 pages P O BOX 19, HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS ACOM WOMEN IN THE FRONT LINE WORKSHOP HE women in the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) are no strangers to Tpeacemaking, be it at home in their own fami- lies, in their communities or for some the expe- rience of a life time during the Solomon Islands Ethnic Tension more than ten years ago. The workshop provided by the team from Lam- beth Palace, UK and led by Mrs Caroline Welby the wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury was highly commendable as this was the very first time that ACOM women had the opportunity to attend a formal training in the areas of Conflicts, Peacemaking, Reconciliation, and Restoration. The two and a half days training begun with re- treats from Monday to Wednesday, followed by reflections, sharing and discussions. A keynote (From front right) Mrs. June Takeli, Mrs. Welby and her small team address was also delivered on the first day of with the Workshop participants during welcome ceremony at TNK. training (Wednesday afternoon) by the Arch- bishop, the Most Rev. George Takeli, where the women were encouraged to work and be at the dle [being neutral]. very strong foundation on biblical and scrip- frontline in mission for reconciliation. More than twenty women representing the nine tural underpinnings that challenges our own Canon Rev Sarah Snyder facilitated the work- Dioceses in the ACOM attended the workshop. faith to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ shop with help from the team [Caroline, Keren The participants included the Archbishop and here on earth. & Jane]. Bishops’ wives, other women leaders with in the The training was held at Tete Ni Kolivuti (TNK) Topics discussed during the workshop included; Dioceses of Central Melanesia (DOCM) and the the Head quarters of the Community of the Sis- - Women in the home as peacemakers - Think- Provincial Mothers Union office in Honiara. ters of the Church and is located at the eastern ing about; - Otherness [people different for us], It was highlighted by participants that the work- side of Honiara, a few kilometres inland from Women as victims of conflict; Stand in the mid- shop was very inspiring and uplifting through its the main road along the Blackpost road. ‘WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU’: ARCHBISHOP TAKELI The Most Reverend George Takeli ocese of Central Solomons (DOCS), reminded Police officers at the -Tu which was located in the Central Is- A group photo of lagi Police station, in the Central Is- lands Province from the 15th to 17th Archbishop Takeli lands Province of Solomon Islands September. (third from right) that they are not alone in their work. The Archbishop made the following Bp Seka and team “We hide behind the scene praying statements when he visited the Di- with the Provincial for you each day as you carry out ocese of Central Solomons (DOCS), Police Commandar your daily duties in bringing Peace, which was located in the Central Is- (front left) and of- Safety, Security and sustainability in lands Province from the 15th to 17th ficers infront of the our Communities, Provinces and this month. Police station the nation Solomon Islands”. the The Central Islands Provincial Po- Archbishop said. lice Commander, Mrs. Patricia Leta your prayers we do not have too day so take courage and do what He went on further to say that “not in her response acknowledges the much difficulties in our opera- your nation wants you to do. Your only do you provide security, but visit and reierated the very signifi- tions”, Mrs. Leta said. presence in our communities and also pastoral care in a sense that cant role churches play in support- Before he prayed for the Police societies bring hope to the children, you are physically involved in pro- ing the work of the Police especially officers at the station, Archbishop women and to the vulnerable in our viding peace when someone fights”. during the recent ethnic crises. Takeli again encouraged the of- communities”, Archbishop George The Archbishop made the following “Working together with the Priests, ficers that Bishop’s, Minister and concluded. statements when he visited the Di- Ministers and Pastors and through Pastors are praying for you each Melanesian Messenger Monthly Updates . page 1 of 8 P O BOX 19, HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS August - September Issue Melanesian Messenger Monthly Updates ACOM VANUATU MISSION TO SEAFARERS HE Mission to Seafarers in Port Vila, Vanuatu for the first time T held a ‘Ship Visitation and Seafarer’s Welfare’ workshop at Tagabe Anglican Church on the 19th of September 2018. The workshop was facilitated by the Port Chaplain of Honiara Port, Fr Hillary Anisi. The purpose of this workshop is to encourage clergymen and lay peo- ple both men and women on the work of the Mission to Seafarers as ship visitors. The ship visitation workshop is aimed at encouraging volunteers to of- fer friendly hospitality to seafarers and to understand the challenges seafarers, as human beings, face in their work environment. As ship visitor, volunteers also learned that ship visitation is the core of God’s mission and ministry to the Seafarers. It is a Christian outreach to all, Workshop participants after Department of Tourism/VTO Awareness talk regardless of religion, race, culture and gender; with the view that all human beings are created equal. Anglican Communion which offers help and support to merchant sea- The workshop was attended by members of the Anglican Region of Port farers. The charity provides its services through Port Centres manned Vila/Noumea, which included both Clergy and Laity. Officers from the by Port Chaplains in over 50 countries. Ship visitors supported by Vanuatu Maritime Regulatory and Department of Ports and Habours volunteers usually give free advice on employment issues or personal also participated and an awareness team from the Department of Tour- problems, as well as assistance during maritime emergencies. Mission ism and Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) gave a talk on Cruise Ships in to Seafarers centres also provides communications, stores, land trans- Vanuatu, noting the significance of seafarers to the Tourism Industry portation, counseling and other services for seafarers. in Vanuatu. The Mission to Seafarers is looking forward to hold a similar kind Mission to Seafarers is a Charitable Organisation associated with the of workshop in the near future. “AUKI CARE AND COUNSELING CENTER” IN 2007 the Diocese of Malaita (DOM) through the Anglican Church of Melanesia Board of Mission, implemented the Safe Families project funded by Ox- fam Solomon Islands. The project is aimed at address- ing Family and Sexual Violence For more information about the Auki Care and Counseling Center or issues (Gender Based Violence want to support? Please contact the Diocesan Secretary of the Diocese of and all forms of violence against Malaita-Anthony Maelasi on 7246165 or email; [email protected] women, girls and children), which is increasing at an alarm- tion, belief or religious affiliation. we would need at least another source Center. However, the center ing rate in both Malaita and Te- As a service provider, it is cru- SBD$50,000-00 for the full comple- has very limited space and can only motu Provinces of Solomon Is- cial that an inclusive and sup- tion of the building and installment accommodate limited number of lands. portive environment is enhanced of water and electricity, including women for at least a night or two. We are yet to decide on a name and made accessible to members furniture and fittings. Plans are be- Providing a caring environment for for the center and feel that the of the community needing psy- ing put to ensure that the center be- victims of abuse and sexual violence name should reflect the origin cho-social support and assistance. comes self-reliant and self-support- through counseling, and healing, is and purpose of the Center; that The initial budget for the building ive in the longer term. an important mandate and mission it is an Anglican, Christian, Care, was SBD$89,000-00. However, we We felt it is important that we build of the church. Counseling, Inclusive and set up have decided to do a permanent a permanent building for its sus- Such services can be seen as one in Malaita Province etc. building instead of the original tainability and further expansion in way of addressing these social is- It is envisaged that the center is leaf thatched building. We have the future if needed. sues in our communities. We can inclusive and will provide free, also decided to build a kitchen The only other organization pro- only hope and pray that by God’s professional and confidentialfacility, toilet and shower in the viding shelter and care for victims grace, things will improve as we go counseling services for women building as well. of domestic violence in Auki is along. and children of every denomina- As a result of that alteration, the Malaita Province Women’s Re- Melanesian Messenger Monthly Updates . page 2 of 8 P O BOX 19, HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS August - September Issue Melanesian Messenger Monthly Updates Melanesia Brotherhood Oóte Mission for new Christian Converts THE Melanesian Brotherhood (MBH) mission to Oóte, in East Kwaio highland region of Malaita Province, Diocese of Malaita (DoM) is becoming fruitful. Oóte is where a mother and eight mem- bers of her family recently decided to be baptized as Christians. Reverend Fr. Edmond Telehanimae, Senior Priest of Arekwa Region, DOM, stated that apart from this family, there are four other families who have said that they will follow when the Church house or site is ready.
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