On the 26th July 2013, the cathedral parish hosted its 3rd annual international evening. One of the most successful events for the parish and its members recorded its multiple achievements beyond the preparation committee’s expectation. Out of all notable success the most important milestone was a fifty percent ticket sales and revenue increase for the parish revenue fund. The recent growth is a sign that there is a need to host the event in a bigger venue in the future. The stall holders were certainly prepared and their services were of high hotel standards. With different food offerings all of them were excellent and the attendee’s faces were a true confession of pure happiness. The total that was made is R15,983.75.

And it is interesting to say few if not most were new stall holders. The dedication of active members should be an encouragement to all of us that there is always a role to play in the parish activities. All the success is a reflection of a greater participation of all parish groupings which allowed most of us to enjoy each other’s fellowship. When we sung “We are the world”, for a moment it felt perfect and we truly experienced the spirit and God’s love for the day. To all the parish members and visitors who directly and indirectly participated may the good lord bless you?

On the lighter note before I forget, thanks to the Dean’s prayer, no reports were received of a case of constipation.

Written by: Amos Moloi

There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it’s time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can’t go on pretending day by day
That someone, somehow will soon make a change
We are all a part of God’s great big family
and the truth, you know.
Love is all we need.

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day
Just you and me.

Send them your heart so they’ll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand

( Written by Michael Jackson + Lionel Richie )