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.Rector:
The Revd Robert Penrith |
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The
Revd Robert Penrith
I have been privileged to serve this community since February
1995 and during that time Gay, my wife, and I have grown to
appreciate and honour the depth of spirituality and faith
that are shown by the people of St John's. The staff, who
are listed below, are committed and dedicated to serving the
Lord and the community of which we are part. The Lord has
laid upon our hearts a vision of growth for the congregation
in all areas of our lives and to this end we will labour to
the glory of God. If you are visiting this web site and wish
to make contact with any of us please do not hesitate to go
to the contact page. I have asked each staff member to give
a pen picture of their roles here at St John's and they are
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.Assistant
Priest: The Revd Nicolette Leonard |
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The
Revd Nicolette Leonard
This is me!
Assistant priest- appointed in January 2003 to fulltime ministry
in this diocese after being ordained on 30 September 2000
to priesthood. I am really privileged and honoured to serve
God's people in this community and diocese. I have learned
a lot and am still learning a lot and believe that this opportunity
to serve God's people here at St. John's has brought me closer
to God and has deepened my fellowship with our Lord Jesus
Christ and with God's people here.
I like the words of this hymn and feel it describes my "feelings"
about serving this community:-
"I live now not with my own life
But with Jesus the life living in me.
Here in this flesh I live in faith,
Faith in the life of Jesus Christ my Lord."
I am responsible for pastoral visits, have pastoral care oversight,
take Communion to the sick, Care for the widows in parish,
Convener of Centre of Concern Committee, (Social outreach)
Sunday worship, Morning Alpha, growing of Membership, welcoming
of New Parishioners and Hospital Visitation. |
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.Assistant
Priest: The
Revd Angela Brown |
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The Revd Angela Brown
I joined the staff at St John's around the middle of 2004, after retiring as Director & Principal of a small local Independent High School. My pastoral responsibilities give me great joy and particularly involve the 'senior' parishioners, and a support group for folk who are caring for loved ones on a long-term basis. I help to co-ordinate the prayer ministry in the parish and assist with the planning for Sunday services as well as other special services. Even though I am still 'growing into' my ministry amongst the staff team, I have grown to experience a deep sense of fulfillment in serving the wonderful folk of St John's. |
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Curate - Deacon - Revd Vincent Mdidimba |
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The Revd Vincent Mdidimba
My name is Vincent Mdidimba. I am happily married to Nomhle Sylvia, and we are blessed with three sons, Sivenkosi [16yrs] Mvumeyenkos [10 yrs] and Siyambonga [8yrs]. I have had the privilege of serving the Lord as a teacher during the past 22 years. However, in 2007, I resigned from my teaching post and accepted full time ministry in the Church of God .
During the past three years I have served the Lord as a self-supporting worker at the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin in Central, Port Elizabeth. On 1st February 2008, I was appointed to serve my first curacy at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Walmer. I believe the Lord will make me grow in my spiritual gifts, which include teaching, preaching, praying and in the various ministries I'll encounter at St John's.
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Parish
Secretary: Julia Bradder |
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Julia
Bradder
My job description entails handling all secretarial duties
for the Rector, which include shorthand typing, filing, general
typing, Photostatting and being of as much help as I can.
As Parish Secretary this involves preparing new member packs,
Parish Information Brochure, Minutes of Parish Council meeting,
general receptionist in front office, pew leaflet, pink slips,
making birthday and anniversary cards. Producing telephone
and address lists from Q & A. Photocopying, general letters,
monthly service roster, distribution of Social Responsibility
and Lay Minister minutes and a host of other exciting things.
PR with folk that come to the office or phone in. Often need
to be a good listener in this respect.
This is a job that I love and it offers me the opportunity
to interact and be of assistance to God's people. It is a
real privilege to be able to serve God in this part of His
Kingdom. |
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Facility
Manager : Heather Tiltmann |
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Heather
Tiltmann
My
job has recently changed to that of Facility Manager, which
means a more hands-on responsibility for all the Facilities
of the Church property. This entails looking after the venues
on the property and making sure they are ready for the many
groups who use them, and in good repair. I liaise with the
people who use the venues, pass on the appropriate information
to the staff who prepare the venues and then check that everything
is ready. It is also my responsibility to ensure that the
Church is ready for worship.
Another part of my job is ensuring that music is prepared
for the services. There is a team who select the music. This
selection is then put together by a team of volunteers, under
my supervision.
It is so exciting to be part of the team of St. John's, a
dynamic and growing Parish.
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Financial
Manager:
Allan Anderson |
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Allan
Anderson
I joined St. Johns in 2006, after retiring from being
Administration Manager for many years. My responsibility
is to handle all the financial aspects of the Parish
in liaison with the Parish Executive and Treasurer.
It is a blessing to be able to work for His Kingdom
here at St. Johns..
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Youth Co-ordinator :
Sharon Amery |
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Sharon
Amery
I have recently returned from a year on board the Mercy Ship
M/V Anastasis where I served as a receptionist and am now
very excited to be part of this team at St Johns.
I consider it my particular responsibility to ensure that
there is always much joy and laughter in the office, dispersing
hugs as deemed necessary! Apart from that I assist in the
youth department and projects such as holiday club, the Christmas
carol service, Easter Fair etc. I am also the Parish Secretary
in the afternoon, putting my receptionist skills to the test!
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Carla Stindt
I have only recently been appointed as a pastoral assistant at St John's on a part time basis. I come to assisit the full time staff to do the many things that need to be done, especially in the absence of Nicolette. At present I am immersing myself into life at St Johns. I need to become accustomed to the rhythm of the life of the church and in time to get to know the parishioners.
I thank God for this opportunity to grow in my understanding and relationship with Him; my relationship with His family and service in His kingdom.
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CENTRE OF CONCERN WORKERS |
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Rosemary Anderson
I personally joined the Centre of Concern as a member in 1997 and looked after the Walmer Primary School feeding at St Augustine 's church in Gqebera. When Revd Nicolette took over as our Convenor in 2004, I became more involved taking on the position of minute clerk and enlarging the school feeding to 5 different schools, today we are feeding 800 children at 8 schools.
In 2006 I was voted onto the Parish Council to represent Centre of Concern and in October 2007 took on the position of Centre of Concern Worker. My job is to assist all the Project leaders, it is a very demanding job and keeps me on my toes most of the day. |
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Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald I joined St John's Centre of Concern in 2006 and started working in January 2007 as leader of the Ruth Project. My job is to co-ordinate the work of the 4 Carers and 2 Cooks who work at the Soup Kitchen in Fountain Road and the Ruth Centre in Chase Street. Our passion is to care for the elderly in Walmer Township and to contribute to the health and well being of the Community |
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Noble
Kalani |
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Noble Kalani
I have worked at St John’s since the beginning of 2005 and have responsibility for assisting the Property Manager in ensuring that the gardens and the property remain neat and tidy. |
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Salman Kase |
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Salman Kase
I joined St. Johns in July 2007 after working on a farm in Patensie for 36 years as their driver. My duties are that of bus driver fetching people from Gqebera, young and old, and taking them to school and the Parish and back again.I also assist with Handyman and garden duties around the Parish plant. |
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Lizzie Makosi |
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Lizzie Makosi
I have worked at St John's since the beginning of 2000. I am responsible for keeping the various halls and the church neat and tidy and ready for worship and the various groups that meet in the many venues. |
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