Curry Supper 2014

Dear Friends

A reminder that we meet for CURRY on Friday! Our Annual Curry Supper makes a return this Friday, 27 June 2014, 18:00 for 18:30. Beryl and the Team are busy, and we are assured of lovely food for the evening. The quality of the fellowship is, of course, up to us! And the more the merrier!

So if you haven't yet bought a ticket, but are planning to come along, please take a moment to let the Office know, preferably by lunch-time on Wednesday (tomorrow) so that we can ensure we cater sufficiently for the evening. This can be done by email office@standrewsnewlands.org.za, phone 021 674 3851, or in person.

If you are aware of anyone who may not be coming due to financial stresses, please let us know so that we can make a plan for them. The emphasis is on being St Andrew's Family together, and we would really like the evening to be as inclusive as possible.

There will be liquid refreshment, but you are welcome to bring your own favourite along, too. "Corkage" will be exercised by the Rector...

Blessings
Mark

Portfolios, Leave & Work

Dear Friends

Council Portfolios

At our recent Church Council meeting in March we have agreed on a Portfolio system that reflects our core responsibilities as a Christian community. Each portfolio-holder will be responsible for the strategic direction of activities relevant to their portfolio in relation to our mission and vision at St Andrew's. The purpose of such a system is hopefully to create space for greater participation in our mission and ministry by all who call St Andrew's home. Please feel free to chat to the various portfolio-holders, to share your ideas and hopes, and to offer your assistance in getting new ideas off the ground!

The portfolios are as follows: Worship (Mark Long); Care & Fellowship (Edgar Ruiters & Lauriq Bakomito); Education & Discipleship (William Tough); Service (David Sykes & Debbie Coombe); Witness (Richard Buttress); Resources (Simon Gilbert, Roger Prideaux & Noël Peagam); Communication (Jill Joslin); and Administration (Mark Long & Ivor Jardine).

Leave

Dawn and I will be away for the week after Easter. We are looking for accommodation, preferably not too far from Cape Town, from 21 April through to 26 April. If you know of any reasonably priced opportunities within those dates, we'd love to hear from you! Bev Shaw will be taking leave from 29 April to 17 May, and Dawn and Penny Middlekoop will step into the breech and keep the Office running.

Dawn

Dawn is looking for work from the beginning of May. Preferably, she would like to find something part-time or something that will offer her some flexibility time-wise. Her background is in Financial Management in the Motor Industry (Dealerships), and she has also done consulting in this field including training and implementation around computer-based systems. She has a Diploma in Business Administration, and is particularly skilled in relational organisation in the workplace. Dawn is presently doing an Executive Coaching course through UCT's Get Smart program. Alongside this, and her need for flexibility, Dawn is also participating in the practical phase of a Spiritual Director's qualification through the Jesuit Institute in Johannesburg. Our network in Cape Town is still very limited, and we would value any insight or connection to opportunities or people you may have access to.

Blessings
Mark