1 THE METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA NATAL COASTAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COMMUNIQUE SEPTEMBER 2014 NO: ONE (Part 1) SANIBONANI, MOLWENI, DUMELANG; GOOD DAY OUT THERE: GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME Over the last month I as District Bishop have had the privilege to celebrate wondrous moments with the people called Methodist in our District. We have dedicate a heritage room; a bell; an extension to a church; new offices and marched in the streets against abuse. What follows is a glimpse of our people entering into the mission and service of God as co-‐workers. THE DEDICATION OF NEW HERITAGE SPACE: HALL OF FAITH The Dedication of new Heritage space: Hall of Faith and healing service took place at Rev Dr EZ Sikhakhane society, Durban Circuit 712 on Sunday 17/08/2014. This society has converted the old manse on site into a space where all the photos of Ministers; Bible women; evangelists and circuit stewards dating back to the 1940’s is now on display. This is the vision of the Superintendent Rev Linda Mandindi and the Circuit Leadership. MCSA General Secretary Rev Vido Nyobole and District Bishop, Rev Mike Vorster officiated over the dedication. This was followed by a vibrant and uplifting healing service. 2 A joint venture with Ntuzuma YMG and EThekwini Municipality marching through the streets of Amaoti with a message of peace and to pray, protest and push for an end to violence against women and children. All abuse must stop. WE ARE ALL CREATED IN The IMAGE of GOD, male and female. Rev Sifiso Khuzwayo bringing a message to the gathering at Amaoti based on 2 chronicles 7 V 14. Young men need the guidance of older men. Speaking of how young orphaned bull elephants were removed from Kruger to Pilansberg game reserve caused havoc even killing Rhinos. When the older bulls Elephants were introduced these young bulls calmed down and became more disciplined. We men need to become positive role models for our younger men to emulate —— 22/08/2014