Father Hendrick drives me from the Diocesan Offices in Matlosane to the Southern Archdeaconry. We pass vast tracts of expansive flat landscapes with maize and sunflowers looking healthy and tall as well as land no longer being cultivated. We visit three rural churches which are all under construction but where work has come to a halt with a new roof or walls needed; St James, Mooipan; St Paul’s, Naawpoort and finally St John’s, Khunwana. The experience at this last church felt particularly positive as we met several members of the congregation who talked of a church which is growing and which is seeking to engage through a pottery project, work with older people and a rural development project. The roof for this church would it seems cost 19,000 rands; nearly £2,000. It is hard to know how best to respond to such possible donations. What is expected of me? What will be for the long term good?
Friday, 18 March 2011
Teach a person to fish......Friday 11th March
Father Hendrick drives me from the Diocesan Offices in Matlosane to the Southern Archdeaconry. We pass vast tracts of expansive flat landscapes with maize and sunflowers looking healthy and tall as well as land no longer being cultivated. We visit three rural churches which are all under construction but where work has come to a halt with a new roof or walls needed; St James, Mooipan; St Paul’s, Naawpoort and finally St John’s, Khunwana. The experience at this last church felt particularly positive as we met several members of the congregation who talked of a church which is growing and which is seeking to engage through a pottery project, work with older people and a rural development project. The roof for this church would it seems cost 19,000 rands; nearly £2,000. It is hard to know how best to respond to such possible donations. What is expected of me? What will be for the long term good?
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We found the same thing on our visit. New building has to stop for lack of money and what is needed is so litle tous. What to do about it is debateable? Tony B
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