With a focus on the Ministry to the Youth - the Emerging Generation in our Church :
If you had the opportunity (and only this ONE opportunity) to stand before all our Bishops of the Province, including the Archbishop and the Lay representatives of all the Dioceses, and you were asked to say just one thing to them or make just one statement/suggestion - what would it be?
Be brave. Be courageous. Be daring. Be honest!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Following in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called on world citizens to spend 67 minutes doing something significant in our communities, on Madiba's birthday on the 18th July 2009.
Our own Archbishop has the following to say in his July 2009 edition of Laos to the people :
“There is a similar spirit behind the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s call for a global Mandela day on his birthday, 18 July. They want everyone to spend 67 minutes ‘doing something that would make a difference in their communities’, and so recognise the 67 years Mandela spent fighting apartheid. I should like us all to take up this challenge, and not only act individually, but also with others, and especially in ways that bridge or break down the old divisions. For the genius of Nelson Mandela is that he inspires us not only to be the best that we can be, but also to bring out the best in one another, for the healing of the soul of our nation. For my part, conscious of the need for the healing of our very land, I shall plant an olive tree in the grove I have created in my garden to off-set the carbon footprint generated by the travel that my responsibilities entail. And of course, I shall take time for prayer: to thank God for the gift to us and to the world that Nelson Mandela has been, to seek his blessings of peace and contentment on Madiba in his retirement, and to ask that we may all take to heart the lessons we have learnt from this remarkable man and so, by God's grace, dare to dedicate our lives to the betterment of our planet and of all who live on it. I encourage you to spend these 67 minutes doing good to all, especially to those of the household of faith.”
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
To the People of God – To the Laos
July 2009
So - what will YOU be doing on Saturday 18th July?
Please post your comments and contributions . . . . . . .
Our own Archbishop has the following to say in his July 2009 edition of Laos to the people :
“There is a similar spirit behind the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s call for a global Mandela day on his birthday, 18 July. They want everyone to spend 67 minutes ‘doing something that would make a difference in their communities’, and so recognise the 67 years Mandela spent fighting apartheid. I should like us all to take up this challenge, and not only act individually, but also with others, and especially in ways that bridge or break down the old divisions. For the genius of Nelson Mandela is that he inspires us not only to be the best that we can be, but also to bring out the best in one another, for the healing of the soul of our nation. For my part, conscious of the need for the healing of our very land, I shall plant an olive tree in the grove I have created in my garden to off-set the carbon footprint generated by the travel that my responsibilities entail. And of course, I shall take time for prayer: to thank God for the gift to us and to the world that Nelson Mandela has been, to seek his blessings of peace and contentment on Madiba in his retirement, and to ask that we may all take to heart the lessons we have learnt from this remarkable man and so, by God's grace, dare to dedicate our lives to the betterment of our planet and of all who live on it. I encourage you to spend these 67 minutes doing good to all, especially to those of the household of faith.”
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
To the People of God – To the Laos
July 2009
So - what will YOU be doing on Saturday 18th July?
Please post your comments and contributions . . . . . . .
Monday, June 22, 2009
Awesome, just awesome !
The Provincial Youth Council and Chaplains hosted their 2009 Consultation in Johannesburg last week. What a great success with everybody making a tremendous contribution to the discussions and outcomes. And what a wide range of topics that were discussed !
We will be posting elements of our discussions and decisions from time to time. So, please visit frequently for updates and pictures.
For now : here are the delegates for 2009 :
We will be posting elements of our discussions and decisions from time to time. So, please visit frequently for updates and pictures.
For now : here are the delegates for 2009 :
What is the maximum age considered for youth?
Each Parish or Diocese have at some stage considered or even implemented an age limit for youth. Please complete our survey in the left hand column and tell us what you think the cut off age should be for youth. Thank you.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
PYC and YOUTH CHAPLAINS CONSULTATION - 2009
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT : The next Provincial Youth Council (PYC) and Chaplains Consultation will take place from 17th to 21st June 2009 at St Benedicts Retreat Centre in Rosettenville. The Diocessan Chaplains will meet from 16h00 on the 17th June to 11h00 on the 19th June. Thereafter they will join the PYC Consultation starting at 13h00 on the 19th June through to 13h00 on 21st June.
The Consultation will include a combination of business meetings, information sharing opportunities, skills training and team building.
Who is invited? Three persons are invited from each Diocese and must include the Diocesan Co-ordinator, Youth Chaplain and one other.
Accommodation, meals, airport/bus terminus shuttling and all other materials will be supplied. Representatives must just find their way to Johannesburg to a convenient pick-up point.
All Dioceses must contact the Provincial Youth Co-ordinator (anglicanyouthsa@gmail.com or 083-4614949) before 31st March 2009 with the names and contact details of their 3 representatives. Diocesan Offices are requested to help in this regard.
The Consultation will include a combination of business meetings, information sharing opportunities, skills training and team building.
Who is invited? Three persons are invited from each Diocese and must include the Diocesan Co-ordinator, Youth Chaplain and one other.
Accommodation, meals, airport/bus terminus shuttling and all other materials will be supplied. Representatives must just find their way to Johannesburg to a convenient pick-up point.
All Dioceses must contact the Provincial Youth Co-ordinator (anglicanyouthsa@gmail.com or 083-4614949) before 31st March 2009 with the names and contact details of their 3 representatives. Diocesan Offices are requested to help in this regard.
HEARTLINE LAUNCHES : ‘HOPEVILLE’ - VALUES IN ACTION
On March the 3rd, 2009, the new HEARTLINES series – ‘HOPEVILLE’ – will be screened on SABC at 19h30 for six weeks. During this time, we’re encouraging all South Africans (and all Anglicans) to use this opportunity to ‘DO’ what we believe in, and not just to talk about it. Because, values not lived out, are in fact not really values at all.
Although the six week focus is specifically on youth, any form of action that allows us to live out values such as compassion, service, courage, or responsibility is encouraged. And not just for the six weeks – we’re praying that Christians will take the lead in living Godly values on an ongoing basis.
More information and free workbooks can be obtained from HEARTLINES at 011-7712540, info@heartlines.org.za or by visiting their web site at www.heartlines.org.za.
PYC endorses this excellent programme and hopes that ALL Anglican families will participate in some way.
Although the six week focus is specifically on youth, any form of action that allows us to live out values such as compassion, service, courage, or responsibility is encouraged. And not just for the six weeks – we’re praying that Christians will take the lead in living Godly values on an ongoing basis.
More information and free workbooks can be obtained from HEARTLINES at 011-7712540, info@heartlines.org.za or by visiting their web site at www.heartlines.org.za.
PYC endorses this excellent programme and hopes that ALL Anglican families will participate in some way.
HOW KNOWLEDGABLE ARE YOU AS AN ANGLICAN?
Where would you find the Chancel, Porch, Nave, Sedilia and Credence Table?
Who wears a Zucchetto, Biretta, Chasuble, Maniple, Amice, Cope, Rochet and Stole?
Where would you see a Burse, Corporal, Ciborium, Paten, Purificator, Missal and Lavabo Bowl?
OK, your 30 minutes are up.
You can read about this and EVERYTHING else you need to know about understanding Anglicanism in a wonderful handbook written by Canon, The Revd Father R Roy Snyman entitled “Travelling along the Anglican way”. The history and formation of the Anglican Church is also outlined and meanings are given for all our symbols and practices.
Simplistically explained and well illustrated, this is a MUST handbook for all Anglicans and I would strongly recommend it for young people as well (especially those in Confirmation and Bible/Catechism Classes).
Copies (at R60.00 each) can be obtained from the Secretary of the Publications Committee on 011-8365825, fax: 011-8365782 or email publish@anglicanchurchsa.org.za.
Who wears a Zucchetto, Biretta, Chasuble, Maniple, Amice, Cope, Rochet and Stole?
Where would you see a Burse, Corporal, Ciborium, Paten, Purificator, Missal and Lavabo Bowl?
OK, your 30 minutes are up.
You can read about this and EVERYTHING else you need to know about understanding Anglicanism in a wonderful handbook written by Canon, The Revd Father R Roy Snyman entitled “Travelling along the Anglican way”. The history and formation of the Anglican Church is also outlined and meanings are given for all our symbols and practices.
Simplistically explained and well illustrated, this is a MUST handbook for all Anglicans and I would strongly recommend it for young people as well (especially those in Confirmation and Bible/Catechism Classes).
Copies (at R60.00 each) can be obtained from the Secretary of the Publications Committee on 011-8365825, fax: 011-8365782 or email publish@anglicanchurchsa.org.za.
For your thoughts
It was James Baldwin who wrote : "Children have never been good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them."
This is a challenging thought. Why is this the case? What obligation does this place on the parents? What can they do differently that will cause children to listen?
Comments from both parents and children are welcome.
Blessings
This is a challenging thought. Why is this the case? What obligation does this place on the parents? What can they do differently that will cause children to listen?
Comments from both parents and children are welcome.
Blessings
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)