Church Announcements 29 March 2009
Extract of Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting for Church Announcements on 29 March 2009
1. Pledges: Members who made pledges are reminded to honour their pledges, and those who have not pledged and would like to, are welcome to do so. Forms are obtainable from the Secretariat, Zonal Sub-Treasurers and website.
2. Men’s Guild: There will be a Presbytery Men’s Guild Fundraising on 05 April 2009 in Odi. The service starts at 08h00.
Dr Mahlori Mashimbye has been nominated to replace Mr Tebogo Mathaba who has resigned as the Parish Men’s Guild Secretary and Presbytery Additional Member.
Forthcoming main events:
2.1 Mini Conference – 20 & 21 June 2009 – Venue TBC;
2.2 Presbytery Fundraising - 27 July 2009 – Saulsville Chapel; and
2.3 National Conference - 11& 12 September 2009 – Rand Presbytery (Venue
TBC)
NB: New members who will be confirmed in these events are requested to be
prepared.
3. Young Women’s Guild: They will be hosting a parish session on 04 April 2009 in Tshwane Central, as a preparation to the presbytery revival session in Odi on 05 April 2009.
They will hold a fundraising event on 24 May 2009 as a preparation for the fundraising on 31 May 2009 in Saulsville.
4. Youth: Youth had a welcoming event on Saturday, 28 March 2009 at the Fountains Park.
Youth registration will close on 30 April 2009. Youth registration is R60 (inclusive of
parish; presbytery; and national registration).
5. Youth Facilitators
Draft year meeting plan and topics for discussion available. Meetings for April will be held on 12 and 26 April 2009 after church service.
6. Catechism
Registration will close at the end of April. Classes will resume on 19 April 2009 (when public schools re-opens).
7. Music Development Committee
The draft choir constitution is being distributed for comments before 17 April 2009. Contact Mr. Kevin Ntimane for a copy.
8. Events Management and Transport Sub-committee
These events will be held in April and May 2009:
1.Young Women Guild’s Prayer Session on 04 April at Tshwane Central
2.Building Fundraising on 05 April at Tshwane Central
3.Madodana Fundraising on 05 April at Odi
4.Good Friday Service on 10 April at Saulsville
5.Presbytery Easter Convention on 11-12 April at Saulsville
6.Sunday School Teachers’ Workshop on 18 April at Mamelodi
7.Parish Fundraising on 03 May at Saulsville
8.Young Women Guild’s fundraising on 24 May at Tshwane Central
9.Xilombe Sunday School Elimination on 31 May at Saulsville
All Christians are expected to prepare their agreed contributions towards the Parish fundraising on 03 May.
The date of the gala dinner has been tentatively moved to Friday, 04 September 2009. Tickets are R200 and R300 for the unemployed/youth and employed/employees respectively. Final details of the venue, activities and special table prices will be communicated soon. Contact Mr RR Salane at events@epcsa.org.za for more info and participation.
9. Church Zonal Prayers
9.1 Pretoria Central/Sunnyside - Jerry’s Place – 16 April – 18h30
9.2 Pretoria East - Kubayi -
9.3 Pretoria North - Mnisi - 01 April - 18h30
9.4 Pretoria South - Rikhotso 29 April – 19h00
10. Date of the Next Executive Meeting
23 April 2009 at Khanimambo Guest House from 18h30 until 21h30.
