SPECIAL PRAYERS We pray for the congregation of Holy Cross that it may always be a Relevant, Vibrant

Christian Community committed to its calling. Pray for the House 2 House campaign. We pray too for our Parish Council in all decisions they have to make. We pray for our home bound, the aged, the sick, the dying, the lapsed and those

whose faith is shaken and diminishing due to challenges posed by Satan in this world.

Betty Modikoane 8/8

Reabetswe Setsiba 12/8 Sandile Mseleku 12/8

Clive Hlongwane 14/8 Mami Ntshingila 14/8

Gordon Modiselle 15/8 Motlokwa Mojapelo 15/8

Zinhle Mthembu 16/8 Dinah Monaheng 16/8

Nomcebo Mokoena 16/8 Thabang Thelele 16/8

God created you, because He

wanted to share his happiness

with us. Happy Birthday to you

beloved.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK We pray for healing for the sick in general and particularly for our own Audrey Mthimunye, Talitha Mokapela, Eliza-beth Mokgosi, Nancy Matjeme, Artwell Ndaba, Elizabeth Khumalo, Mirriam Mathebula, Rose Moleko, Harry Ra-moshaba, Sylvia Moche, Dolly Eunice Zwane, Peggy Gcwabaza, Margaret Masinga, Christina Mahonga, Mimie Mthimkhulu, Florence Moshoeshoe, Mildred Kgosi, Lylie Mntuyedwa, William Olifant, Bella Ntsele, Hlonipha Mdlane, Thendi Rathebe, Thandi Mashele, Nana Motapanyane, Lydia Tsoeu, Ethelda Zwane.

BIRTHDAYS

PARISH COUNCIL FOR 2013 Zandi Sithole (Church Warden), Nokwanda Mngoma (Church Warden), Victor Nolutshungu (Alternate Warden). Councillors: Linda Mokgatlhe,

Sibusiso Zungu, Ntsiki Qobose, Simangaliso Magudulela, Kesa Moipolai.

18 August 2013

THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Judge eternal, you love justice and hate oppression, condemn the rage of violence and give peace to those

who seek it: make us bold witnesses of Christ’s gospel

and give us the courage to bear the cost of discipleship as we follow Jesus Christ,

the pioneer and perfecta of our faith; who in unity with you and the Holy Spirit,

lives and reigns, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Diocese of Johannesburg

Anglican Church of Southern Africa

7354 Mdaniso Street | Orlando West 1804 | PO Box 375 Dube 1800 | Tel: 011 936 1394 | Fax: 011 936 5574 | Fax 2 Email: 086 710 2011 | Email: admin@hcross.org.za | Web: www.hcross.org.za | Administra-

tor: Nomawethu Dingiswayo | Assistant Priest: The Rev. Alfred Mduduzi Khumalo | Rector: The Rev Lankiri Thaba.

Parish Mission Statement Holy Cross Church will always be a Relevant,

Vibrant Christian Community.

Isaiah 5:1-7 Sharon Nyovane

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 (pg.705) Mpumi Ndala

Hebrews 11:29—12:2 Meisie Fihla

Luke 12:49-56 Gloria Malindi

Hear the word of the Lord..

NOTICES, DITSEBISO, IZAZISO, DIKITSISO NEXT SERVICE: There will be TWO services next Sunday at 07h30 & 09h30 sharp. William Shakespeare once said: “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late”. A very warm welcome to you and to all our visitors.

PARISH WEBSITE: Kindly visit our website regularly at: www.hcross.org.za to be up to speed with the matters of the Parish. Note that you can also access this side from your phones if your mobile has in-ternet access. We now have the Baptismal Application Forms, Church Join-ing Forms as well as Pew Leaflets available on our website.

GROUPS/ZONES WEB INFO: To keep our website up to date at all times we try to post new information from time to time. We therefore request all Groups and Zones to submit their articles and/or information of their groups

to Simanagaliso for uploading as a matter of urgency please.

HOUSE TO HOUSE VISIT: The next House to House visit is on the 24 Au-gust to the Orlando West Ext Zone. We appreciate the support we are re-ceiving during these visits.

HOLY CROSS HERITAGE DAY: We humbly request all ethnic groups to meet with their coordinators to prepare for the big day. Kindly meet with Makay for Basotho, Madoda Nhlengetwa—amaZulu, Pamela Hobo—amaXhosa, Dora Montjane—Bapedi. Kefilwe Kgasoane would like to meet with all Batswana on the 25th August after the service.

SURVEY FORMS: We appreciate the cooperation received with regards the survey forms THUS FAR. If you still have unreturned form treat it as a matter of urgency.

HOLY CROSS DAY: Kindly collect the Holy Cross Day envelopes from your Zone Leaders. Pray for the Holy Cross Day that it may truly reflect who we really are — a Relevant, Vibrant Christian Community. Place your token

READINGS & LEADERS FOR SUNDAY — 25 AUGUST 2013 Jeremiah 1:4-10…………………………….. Jessie Ngema Psalm 71:1-6 (APB pg.689)…………………. Mxolisi Nyovane Hebrews 12:18-29..…………………………. Baby Kgame Luke 13:10-17……………………………….. Sonnyboy Mokgethi PREACHER:………………………………… Rev Lankiri Thaba SYNEXIS:…………………………………… Linda Duma SERMON THEME: Jesus the cause of division???

of appreciation to God for Holy Cross Day in your envelope. We sincerely thank you for your kind and continuous generosity. Please see the Notice Board for more information on Holy Cross Day celebrations.

BAPTISM: Applications for baptisms are now open. Kindly get an application form from the office. Kindly note that your pledg-es should be up-to-date in order for you to begin these classes. The classes are mandatory to all parents/guardians.

THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION PORTFOLIO: The Spiritual Formation Port-folio is collecting Matchboxes for a prayer project which is scheduled to start at the beginning of September’13. You are kindly requested to drop-in your full, half-full or empty matchboxes in the container at the back en-trance door.

STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP: Could all parishioners who wish to have a copy of the book entitled THE FINANCIAL STEWARD by ntate KeaObaka Mahuma kindly register their names with R100 with mama Nokwanda. The copies of the book will follow shortly.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEETING: Kesa would like to invite all the Community Engagement Team members to the meeting on Tuesday the 20th August 2013 at 16h30, please remind others to come through as well. EDUCATION TRUST BREAKFAST MEETING: There will be a fellow up breakfast meeting of the Education Trust Committee on the 25 August 2013, immediately after the 07:30 worship service in the Admin office. Edu-cation Trust Committee members are urged to attend the 07:30 service.

YOUTH ALPHA: There will be Youth Alpha starting today im-mediately after the 09:30 worship service. This is a 10 week session journey. If you are young and wish to explore issues of life and faith, join us. A variety of topics will be discussed week-ly. There’ll be lots of refreshments, music and fellowship.

THE MIXED ZONE HOME VISIT: The Mixed Zone would be meeting at Mrs Thandi Mashele’s place after service. All members are kindly request-ed to avail themselves. TRAINING: There is a training opportunity for nursing by government and Graduate Trainee programme by Toyota. See Notice Board for details.