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Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young Dear friends, I am aware that getting to church this Sunday is going to be difficult for many in our congregation. The 94.

1 Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young Dear friends, I am aware that getting to church this Sunday is going to be difficult for many in our congregation. The 94.7 has become a huge and attractive annual event and whilst I am not against the race and realise that it is a great event on the Johannesburg Calendar, as is the Christmas Market, I do wish it could be run on a Saturday or somewhere, where it does not close down three quarters of the Northern Suburbs for an entire day. Having said that I do want to wish all of those who are riding a good ride, I know that it means a lot to many people and as it is not in our power to change the time or location, let s get behind those who do it and wish you all well. For those who do manage to come to church, thank you for your effort, it is always good to see those who have access and do make the effort, it certainly makes standing up in the pulpit on Sunday a lot easier. Because this weekend is a tricky one I would like to use this section of the Weekly Message to highlight our brand new book on the history of St. Columba s. Over Ninety Years Young. This wonderful book highlights the ministry of St. Columba s over the last Ninety years. It looks at many of the people and personalities who went into making St. Columba s a congregation which has really made a difference to the lives of its members, its local community, and people across both national and international borders. Its ministry has forced it to challenge both local and national authorities in an effort to support the values of the Kingdom of God. It looks at its ministry to the sporting world, the gay community, the acting community. It has articles from members who have expressed their experience of St. Columba s.

Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young continued The book will be launched at this year s Christmas Market, which believe it or not, is only two weeks away.

2 Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young continued The book will be launched at this year s Christmas Market, which believe it or not, is only two weeks away. Please see the flyers advertising the special launch. We have printed only 500 copies, so please place your order as soon as possible, especially if you would like to use this book as a Christmas present. The special Launch price is R300. I would like to thank Carl Ballot who has taken this project and run with its completion. There have been many who have contributed along the way. The initial work was started by the late John Dunbar, after many editorial efforts, Alan Maker made a great contribution to the final product, but it was Carl who treated this work as his own child, and has now brought it to the place where we are able to make it available to you. As you will read, much of St. Columba s ministry has been defined by our outreach work, it is therefore fitting that all the profit made from the book will go directly toward outreach. Please support this amazing book which tells a remarkable story about a community that believed their call was to worship Jesus and participate fully in his program of love in the world. Your friend and minster, Chunky 18th November am Rev Prof Hansie Wolmarans 9.30am Rev Prof Hansie Wolmarans 7.00pm Rev Stephen van Schalkwyk 25th November am Rev Stephen van Schalkwyk 9.30am Rev Stephen van Schalkwyk 7.00pm Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young CONDOLENCES Our sincere condolences to the Waller family on the death of Margaret Leitch.

4 A seminar on the history of the Christian religion and the development of the Presbyterian Church will be held in the chapel on Saturday, 24th November from 8.30am to 10.00am. The seminar will be conducted by The Reverend Dr. Martin (Chunky) Young and The Reverend Stephen van Schalkwyk. Although the seminar is aimed at the newer members of our church all members are welcome. If you would like to attend the seminar please contact Ron Schreuder on (011) or

5 Christmas Day Luncheon 2012 Dear Friends, With just a month and a half to go Christmas will be upon us. Every child will be extremely excited and starting to count the sleeps. Every parent would be wishing for one extra month to do all things they thought they would do to make this year s Christmas that wonderful occasion that it is for so many. We at St. Columba s are in exactly the same position, we too want to make Christmas something special for each and every member of the church and local community. The services have been planned, the carol singing in the park is set aside for Sunday Evening 23 rd Dec, the very popular midnight service with communion is being prepared and then of course our family services on Christmas Day. But that is not all we do on Christmas Day at St. Columba s, we also have our Christmas Lunch. After the family services we feed some two hundred and eighty people in the hall. These people come from some of the poorest parts of our city and if it weren t for St. Columba s they probably would not celebrate at all. St. Columba s has been doing this for the past Thirty-Five years and it has always been done with your help. I am sure this year will be no different. Below you will find a list of what we need in order to make the lunch a day to be enjoyed and celebrated by all of those who attend. Please would you tick off what you would like to contribute to the church and send your reply to jamsam@iburst.co.za or elvina@stcolumbas.org.za for this great event. Your friend and minster, Chunky. 1. Wrap presents at St Columba s Church on Wednesday 19th December 2012 (approximate 09h00 12h00) 2. Set tables on Monday, 24th November at 09h00 (approximate 1 hour) 3. Cook a turkey that has been donated. 4. Cook potatoes 5. Help with transport Collect guests at 11h30 on Christmas Day and Return them home at 14h15 Pick up overflow from the buses Assistance on the buses

6 Christmas Day Luncheon Serve at the lunch from 11h30 to 13h00 7. Donate cooked/uncooked turkeys Large tinned ham Potatoes (cooked in foil/raw) Frozen peas (kg) (kg) Jars of gravy Crackers Christmas Puddings Mince Pies Sweets Chocolates Vanilla Ice cream (Pkts) (Pkts) (Litres) 2L cold drinks (regular & diet) Please state quantities clearly to make co-ordination easier. 8 Help in anyway, where ever there is a need. 9. Money for presents enclosed/not enclosed (R ) Name: Postal Address: address: Contact Numbers: HOME WORK CELL

Nicarela Charity NPO no. 068-093; PBO reference no: 930 033 966 Cell: 082 9254220 (Linda) Email: momdobie@gmail.

7 Nicarela Charity NPO no ; PBO reference no: Cell: (Linda) 45 Lurgan Road, Parkview 2193 PO Box 72223, Parkview 2122 Dear All, With only a few weeks to go until our annual Christmas market we are now looking for as many volunteers who are willing to assist with the smooth running on the market. Should you be able to assist us please would you complete the form below and fax it to or momdobie@gmail.com. Name: Contact telephone number: Address: Please mark options below indicating where you would be able to assist us Cashier Back Office Beer Tent Champagne Bar Food stalls Stalls FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER PM - 6 PM 6 PM - 10 PM SATURDAY 01 DECEMBER AM - 2 PM 2PM - 6PM 6PM - 10 PM SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER AM PM 1.30 PM - 4 PM 4 PM -6 PM Your kind assistance is appreciated Fundraising details: NPO no ; PBO reference no: Bank Account: Nicarela Charity, Standard Bank, Jan Smuts, Branch Code , Acc. no Chair: Graham Hamilton, Deputy Chair: Nico Kruger, Treasurer: Mark Pledger, Secretariat: Elna Blom

THE 2012 PARKVIEW CHARITY CHRISTMAS MARKET NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! At the George Hay Park from Fri 30 th November Sun 2 nd November.

It s a fun day for the whole family so don t miss out and all the money you spend goes to the Nicarela charities.

Chill out at either the champagne & oyster bar or enjoy a cold beer while getting in a game of sport on the big screen.

8 THE 2012 PARKVIEW CHARITY CHRISTMAS MARKET NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! At the George Hay Park from Fri 30 th November Sun 2 nd November. With the Parkview Charity Christmas Market upon us, we are looking forward to your support. It s a fun day for the whole family so don t miss out and all the money you spend goes to the Nicarela charities. Enjoy shopping for Christmas gifts you ll find something for everyone on your list. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner from one of the varied food stands. Chill out at either the champagne & oyster bar or enjoy a cold beer while getting in a game of sport on the big screen. There is a whole day s worth of activities for the children, from fun-fair style action and arts & crafts to meeting Santa. Sit and enjoy the varied performances at our concert in the park, from rock to classic and there s a nativity play on Sunday. Tell your friends and bring the family We are just looking for old vinyl records preferably not valuable or collectable ones as we would like to use them for place mats so they should ideally be disposable. If you have any old records will you please pauld@watermarksec.com Kind regards Paul Davis

MINISTERS: THE REV DR MARTIN (CHUNKY) YOUNG THE REV STEPHEN VAN SCHALKWYK THE REV PROF HANSIE WOLMARANS ORGANIST: KEVIN KRAAK: ORGAN SCHOLAR: NICK REDELINGHUYS COUNSELLING CENTRE: SARAH TAYLOR /

9 MINISTERS: THE REV DR MARTIN (CHUNKY) YOUNG THE REV STEPHEN VAN SCHALKWYK THE REV PROF HANSIE WOLMARANS ORGANIST: KEVIN KRAAK: ORGAN SCHOLAR: NICK REDELINGHUYS COUNSELLING CENTRE: SARAH TAYLOR / NICCI HUTTON Monday 19th 13h00 19h00 Tuesday 20th 07h00 10h00 Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd 11h00 19h30 Bridge Property Committee Meeting Board of Management Meeting Dorcas Society Thusano Choir Practice Friday 23rd 09h00 Staff Meeting Sunday 25th 08h00 Rev Stephen van Schalkwyk 09h30 Rev Stephen van Schalkwyk Sunday School, Alchemist Group 18h45 AA meeting in the Jones Hall 19h00 Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young DAILY LECTIONARY READINGS Nov 29 - Thusano Prize giving Nov 30 to Dec 02 - Christmas Market Dec 23 Carols by Candlelight Monday: Rev. 10:1-11 Tuesday: Rev. 11:1-19 Wednesday: Rev. 12:1-12 Thursday: Rev. 14:1-13 Friday: Rev. 15:1-8 Saturday: Rev. 17:1-14 Click here to follow us on facebook.

10 Claire Grundy 18th November Ilonka Poole 19th November Moira Golden 19th November Pat Dalziel 19th November Sheila Murdoch 19th November Alan Golden 19th November Peter Mellor 19th November Andrew Eaton 20th November Sam John Hughs 20th November Penelope Du Plessis 20th November Helen Knight 20th November Margaret Ayres 20th November Jennifer Mansfield 21st November Lou Archibald 21st November

11 Robin Filer 22nd November Victoria Brooks 22nd November Ashlea Boyd 22nd November Else-Therese Uys 22nd November David Kinghorn 23rd November Penny Shaddock 23rd November Beth Forbes 23rd November Sheila Taylor 23rd November Camilla Armstrong 24th November Rosemary Attwell 24th November Sheila Bourquin 24th November Beverley Mcneill 24th November

Please remember the pantry when you are grocery shopping: Tin of large and small pilchards, tuna, sweetcorn, peas & small tomato sauce.

receiving bin at the church entrance for your convenience.

Presenters Gerald Maidens (Paediatric Occupational Therapist) Margie Wilson (Counselling Psychologist) Third workshop Tuesday 20th November 2012 How to spend quality time

12 Please remember the pantry when you are grocery shopping: Tin of large and small pilchards, tuna, sweetcorn, peas & small tomato sauce. MEN S SHOES & T-SHIRTS T URGENTLY REQUIRED for distribution to the local community Any underwear, socks (preferably washed) and caps are also most welcome There is a receiving bin at the church entrance for your convenience. Thank you and kind regards Penny Please join us for the third workshop in the current series, and the last one for this year. Presenters Gerald Maidens (Paediatric Occupational Therapist) Margie Wilson (Counselling Psychologist) Third workshop Tuesday 20th November 2012 How to spend quality time with your children. Venue St. Columba s Church, 45 Lurgan Road, Parkview Time 7.15pm for pm Cost 70 per session or R360 once-off payment for 6 sessions. Informative notes and tea/coffee will be provided. A car guard will be on duty. RSVP To confirm a place or for further information, please contact Margie on or at margiemw@netactive.co.za

13 EDUCATOR REQUIRED Required to teach English and Mathematics on Saturday mornings - 1 Junior Primary teacher and 1 Senior Primary teacher. Contact Anne

14 THANK YOU We would like to sincerely thank you for the many donations of clothing and shoes for the homeless folk. You have helped so many people with your kindness and generosity.

Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young

Letter from Rev Dr Martin (Chunky) Young Dear Friends, As usual as we get closer to Christmas the more frenetic we become, this is both in our personal lives and the life of St. Columba s. This being the