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THE METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
CENTRAL DISTRICT
0900
The 48th Annual Synod
The Lutheran Conference Centre
SOWETO
Co-hosted by Jabavu, Pimville, Southrand and Zola Circuits
THEME
Before you knew God.
The year of Young Adults, Youth and Children
23 to 26 May 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................... 2 ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE MINISTERIAL CONVOCATION ........................................................................................... 6 ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE DISTRICT SYNOD............................................................................................................... 7 BISHOP’S LETTER TO SYNOD ........................................................................................................................................... 10 LETTER FROM HOSTING CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................. 11 1 ORDER OF OPENING .............................................................................................................................................. 13 2 SYNOD APPOINTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 25 3 MISSION AND GROWTH ........................................................................................................................................ 26 4 YOUTH AND CHILDREN .......................................................................................................................................... 41 5 ORDERS .................................................................................................................................................................. 44 6 LAY MINISTRIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
7 TRAINING FOR THE ORDAINED MINISTRY ............................................................................................................ 50 8 CLERGY MATTERS .................................................................................................................................................. 51 9 ORGANISATIONS AND UNITS ................................................................................................................................ 59 10 RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS, DISCUSSION PAPERS AND MATTERS REFERRED TO CIRCUITS AND SYNODS ........... 60 11 DISTRICT COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS ..................................................................................................... 64
12 FINANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 69 13 CIRCUIT BOUNDARIES (L&D Appendix 5: 6.1 – 6.5) .............................................................................................. 70 14 DISTRICT RECORDS AND CIRCUIT OFFICIALS’ RECORDS ....................................................................................... 71 15 DISTRICT TRUST PROPERTIES (L&D Appendix 5: 6.27 – 39) .................................................................................. 84 16 ELECTIONS (L&D Appendix 5: 7 page 191) ............................................................................................................. 86
17 GENERAL & ORDER OF CLOSING (L&D Appendix 5: 9) .......................................................................................... 88 18 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES ........................................................................................................................ 89
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE MINISTERIAL CONVOCATION
WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2018
08:00 Light Breakfast and Registration
09:00 Opening Devotions Bishop Gary Rivas
Calling of the Roll and Answering
Discipline Questions
Is there any objection to any Minister or
Probationer?
1. Is there any objection to their moral and
religious character?
09:30 2. Do you believe and teach sound Christian District Secretary
doctrine as held by the Methodist
Church?
3. Do you duly observe and enforce our
discipline?
4. Have they competent abilities for our
work?
We may start off by explaining what the need for and function of the
Convocation
Extract from Conference 2017 resolution 2.6
CONTINUING MINISTERIAL FORMATION
As directed by 2015 Conference in Yearbook 2016, Resolution 2.42:
Page 105, Conference endorses Continuing Ministerial Formation
program and directs EMMU to facilitate implementation.
1. All ordained presbyters in active ministry shall participate in
mandatory Continuing Ministerial formation. Each presbyter is
required to do at least 100 hours of learning/ study a year (about 12
days) in the areas of choice.
2. Accountability groups consisting of the Superintendent, a Society
Steward and 2 Lay persons, are to be established for each minister. For
Conversation on the Clergy Vocation
10:00 Superintendents the group will consist of the Bishop, a Circuit Steward
and virtues of the Ordained and 2 Lay persons.
The task of the accountability group will be:
• To carry out a Review of Ministry process (L&D 4.79.1) (HR Unit to
provide a standard review format) The aim of the review is to help
a minister identify her/his strengths, passion, gifts and how these
contribute to the wellbeing of the circuit/ society / community or
the church at large as well as areas of weakness in which s/he needs
development/ empowerment. This process will assist ministers in
choosing areas of study to focus on each year.
• To provide mentorship and supervision by meeting with the
minister bi-annually to discuss progress.
• To give a mentorship report on the minister at the Presbyter
Convocation.
10:30 Tea Break
Engaging together on matters of Clergy Care
Reports on Continuing Ministerial Discussing the implementation of Review of Ministry as per
11:00 conference resolution?
Formation How as a District we will achieve this?
Any other business pertaining to the Ministry
12:00 Ordinands’ Oral Examination Bishop Gary Rivas and the DSS
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 LGBTIQ+ Conversation
Engagement with the Doctrinal/ MCSA Communication Strategy Document
Ethical/ Theological/ Contemporary Current Public Issues – Land
Issues Affecting the Church Ministry in the public or political space (including our response the
North West)
15:30 TEA BREAK
16:00 Closing service of the Renewal of Ordination vows and Presbyters’ undertakings (Book of Order, 12th
Edition, 4.17.1 – 4.17.7)
17:00
Benediction Bishop Gary RivasORDER OF BUSINESS FOR THE DISTRICT SYNOD
WEDNESDAY
15:00 Registration Jabavu Circuit
17:00 Supper Lutheran Centre
Synod Opening Service with Holy Communion Jabavu Methodist Church
18:30
Including the recognition of Long Service Bishop Gary Rivas
THURSDAY
07:00 Breakfast Lutheran Centre
MORNING WORSHIP
08:00 Preacher: Rev Peter M. Witbooi
including Ministerial Candidate Testimonies
CONSTITUTING SYNOD
Circuit Superintendent
Welcome and announcements
Circuit Steward
Calling of the Roll
09:30 Report on the accountability of Ministers from the
District Secretary
Convocation
Report on the Deaconate
Resolution of the Hours of Session
APPOINTMENT OF SYNOD COMMITTEES See Section 2.0
9:55
PRESENTATION OF SYNOD DOCUMENTS
All reports are taken as read.
Mission reports: Circuit Reports; District Mission Groups and Committee Reports; Women’s
Association; Women’s Auxiliary; Women’s Manyano; Young Women’s Manyano; Young Men’s
Guild Men’s League; Music Association; Local Preachers Association; Local Preachers
Department; Ecumenical Affairs; Youth Unit Report
Resolutions and documents referred to Synod:
The Wellness Policy
Boundaries Conversation
MCSA Crisis Communication Plan
10:00 Bishop’s Address to Synod
10:30 Tea Break
11:00 CONNEXIONAL EDUCATION TASK TEAM Prof Stephen Hendricks
11:20 EMMU - Candidates Rev Siviwe Waqu
11:40 DISTRICT LAY LEADER’S REPORT Mrs. Thuli Nkomonde
12:10 DISTRICT SECRETARY REPORT
Report from the Convocation to Synod
Rev Vusi Vilakati
District and Connexional Matters
Tsietsi Mashinini Community CentreAlbert Street School
12:30 Election of District Secretary see Duties per the L&D in Section 1.3.3 – Page 20
12:30 CONVERSATION ON THE WORK OF GOD
District Vice Chairperson
Reflections on what we have heard including the
Rev Faith Whitby
Bishop’s Address and Lay Leader’s Address
13:00 Lunch Break
14:00 WE RECEIVE NOTICES OF MOTION
14:30 MISSION AND GROWTH
Mission Report Rev Sikawu Makubalo
Appointment of Mission Secretary
Statistical Report Miss Yolisa Mfaise
District Trust Property Report Mr. Ricky Ngwenya
Highlights from Organisations Organisation and formation leaders
15:30 Tea Break
16:00 DISCUSSING MATTERS REFFERED TO SYNOD
Connexional boundaries Conversation
Supper
18:30 Ordinand Witness Services as organized by Hosting Circuits
FRIDAY
Breakfast
08:00 WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY Rev Peter M. Witbooi
09:00 EMMU BUSINESS District Supervisor of Studies
10:00 LAY MINISTRIES REPORTS
School of Vocation Rev Lea Marumo
Lay Training/Local Preachers Department Rev Moagi Sekhejane
10:30 Tea
11:00 District Communication Unit Rev Willem van der Walt
11:30 DISTRICT FINANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial Statements
Christmas, Mission & Extension and Ministerial Student Fund
Budget 2019
Finance Resolutions
Appointment of District Treasurer
13:00 Lunch
14:00 CONVERSATION ON THE WORK OF GOD
One and Undivided
Wellness Policy Document
Crisis Communication Plan
15:30 Tea16:00 Election of District Committees
Appointment of reps to Conference
Reading of Stations
SERVICE OF RECOGNITION, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING
17:00
(honoring superannuating ministers)
18:00 Supper
SATURDAY
07:00 Breakfast
YOUTH AND
08:00 Youth Unit
CHILDREN’S HOUR
Including highlights from the Youth Unit
09h00 Greetings and Highlights from Organisations Vice Chairperson
Report from Fellowship Task Team
09:30 SYNOD RESOLUTIONS Rev Lea Marumo and Resolutions Committee
10:30 Tea
11:00 SYNOD RESOLUTIONS
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Resolution on the Work of God
12:00 12 Rules of a Helper
Thanksgiving
Synod Rises
Confirmation of Synod Minutes
13h00 Lunch and Departure
SUNDAY
District Bishop to preach in one of the Host-
09:00 Synod Sunday
Circuits
Synod Sunday will be celebrated at a circuit level and all ministers and delegates are expected to focus on the
Synod Theme. The Synod Resolution on the work of God should be disseminated and shared in all Methodist
societies within the District.BISHOP’S LETTER TO SYNOD
Dear Synod delegate,
Welcome to Synod 2018. A very big thank you to the Jabavu, Zola, Pimville and South Rand Circuits for hosting us. You
may wonder why it is that we have broken away from just one Circuit hosting Synod? This year we actively worked on
what it means to be One and Undivided. The fact more than one Circuit is hosting Synod is a symbol of our Unity. Our
Mothers are working together, across Circuit Boundaries. The Amadodana are joining hands, as are the Youth and
other organizations and Associations, to make sure that Synod 2018 is a resounding success.
This is one of the manifestation of the Priestly prayer that Jesus prays found in John 17. ‘May they be One’. I would
like to thank the Organizations, Circuits, Societies and Individuals that have made to being a One and Undivided
Church.
Jeremiah 1:4-8
Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I
appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to
speak, for I am only a youth.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to
whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of
them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”
The Theme for Synod 2018 is, ‘Before you knew God. The year of Young Adults, Youth and Children’. As per the
Presiding Bishop’s vision, we continue to hold the theme of young people before us. For the sake of our church,
communities, countries and continent, we have to see the same thing that God saw when He said through Paul’s letter
to Timothy.
1 Timothy 4:12
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in
love, in faith, in purity.”
We find God setting before young people a very clear mandate to be leaders in our communities. There is a clarion
call to young people to be the ones who set an example in their speech, their behavior, their faith and their purity. The
season has come where the Church has to take this very seriously and give young people the opportunity to be all that
they can be.
It is my prayer that we will use this time together wisely, to dream of all the possibilities, to seek Gods will for the
church and then to ultimately leave resolved to implement all we resolved to do, that will build His Kingdom here on
earth.
Grace, Peace and Love
Bishop Gary RivasLETTER FROM HOSTING CIRCUITS
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa
CENTRAL DISTRICT 0900
Soweto Methodist Ministers Forum
Grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Greetings are indeed the gateway of our welcome to this, our 48th annual Synod of the Central District.
We have by God’s grace gone full circle from last year’s Synod in Matlosana Circuit to this unique one,
hosted by the South Rand, Zola, Jabavu and Pimville Circuits.
It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to this historical location of Soweto in which the 4 Circuits
hosting this year’s Synod are situated.
Soweto’s history in the annals of our liberation struggle is imbibed in the hearts of the majority of South
Africans, without this location our liberation would not be sufficient. We give thanks to God for the
participation of Soweto in the liberation history of South Africa from the brutal regime of apartheid. We
therefore take pride as residents of Soweto to host this historic 48th Synod of the Central District in Soweto.
Enjoy your stay during this Synod and become part of us and be influenced by the spirit of brotherhood and
sisterhood that will prevail during Synod.
Yours faithfully Soweto Superintendents
God BlessRULES OF DEBATE (L & D APPENDIX 4)
Much of the business in the courts of the Church is conducted in the form of Conversation. Therefore, the Rules of Debate should be applied
only when necessary, and then in such a way as not to impair the spirit of the meeting. The following Rules of Debate, while primarily of
application to Conference, may be applied to all formal Church meetings.
1. Any Member wishing to address Conference shall rise and been violated. The Member who was addressing Conference shall
address the Presiding Bishop, and shall not proceed until called be seated until the Presiding Bishop has decided the Point of
on. Order.
2. All speeches shall be directed to the Presiding Bishop. 16. At any time between speeches, a Member may propose
closure of the debate. This shall be put to Conference without
3. No Member shall remain standing during a discussion except debate and if it is carried by a majority of two-thirds the Presiding
the Member recognised by the Presiding Bishop. Bishop shall allow the Member to speak who has the right of reply
4. No Member shall speak more than once on the same matter and shall then immediately put the motion to Conference.
without the leave of Conference, except that the Proposer: of a 17. At any point between speeches, a Member may propose that
resolution has the right to speak last in reply to the debate. The ‘the motion be not put’. If this is carried by Conference, with or
Seconder: of a motion may either speak in support when without debate, the motion or amendment before Conference
seconding or reserve the right to speak later. The Proposer: and cannot be put and Conference proceeds to the next item of
Seconder: of an amendment have no right of reply. business.
5. The Presiding Bishop shall rule out of order any Member who 18. The Presiding Bishop may decide when to close the debate,
violates the rules of debate or the regulations of Conference. and unless Conference decides otherwise the vote shall then be
6. Where the formal business is not conducted by answer to taken. At the close of the debate (and after the Proposer: has had
Questions, it proceeds by way of proposing or moving a the right of reply) the motion or the motion as amended shall be
resolution which is then seconded, debated and voted upon. Only read to Conference and the vote taken. No one should thereafter
one motion shall be before Conference at a time. speak on the motion.
7. No major matter may be brought before a Church meeting 19. Voting may be by voice, show of hands, or ballot. If, after a
unless due notice has been given to the Members by including it vote by voice, the Presiding Bishop declares the result and no one
in the notice of the meeting. In Synod or Conference notice of challenges the decision then the result becomes final.
motion shall be given at the commencement of the meeting or, if 20. Members may abstain from voting but should do so only for
the meeting agrees, one day’s notice shall be required. Notice is good reason and not simply to avoid the duty to make a decision.
not required for matters introduced by any Department or
Committee when dealing with its business. Where there are 21. Reports submitted to Conference may be adopted if
several notices of motion dealing with the same subject, Synod or Conference approves them, or received if Conference wishes to
Conference may draw them together in a single motion which include them in its records without approving or rejecting them,
seeks to capture the spirit of all the notices of motion. or merely noted when no further action is taken.
8. No proposal shall be considered which is in conflict with an 22. The Proposer: of a resolution or, where it is amended, the
existing regulation or previous decision unless the existing Proposer: of an amendment, should reduce the resolution to
regulation or previous decision is first considered and amended writing and submit it to the Secretary.
or rescinded.
23. Conference may appoint Committees to deal with matters
9. Once a resolution has been moved and seconded it shall not be brought before it. Conference should decide the members of the
withdrawn without the consent of Conference. Committee, its convener, powers of co-option if any, terms of
reference and power to act. Committees shall report as required
10. The report of a Committee is received without motion but its by Conference.
adoption shall be moved and seconded.
24. When an election is made, except where otherwise provided,
11. During the debate, any Member may move an amendment to each nominee should be nominated and seconded before the
the motion. The amendment should not simply be a negative of next nomination is taken. Before voting takes place the Presiding
the motion. When an amendment has been proposed and Bishop should announce the position to be filled, the names of
seconded, debate on the substantive motion ceases in favour of the persons nominated and the number of votes each Member
debate on the amended motion. The Presiding Bishop should has (when more than one position has to be filled from the same
ensure that Conference understands the entire motion, as list of nominations). After the vote the Presiding Bishop shall
amended, before debate on the amended motion begins. announce the result.
12. The Presiding Bishop should not allow more than one 25. Unless otherwise specified, a quorum for any meeting is one
amendment to be before Conference at a time. more than half the Members. Decisions taken at a meeting when
13. If the amended motion is not agreed to by Conference, debate no quorum is present could be set aside if challenged in a court
resumes on the original motion. If the amended motion is agreed of law.
to by Conference it becomes the substantive motion and may be 26. Conference may resolve ‘to meet in Committee’ whereupon
further amended. If there is no further amendment or debate the only members of Conference may be present. Conference shall
amended motion, which is now the substantive motion, is voted resume after adoption of the motion that ‘Conference now
on (again). resumes, and the acts and decisions of Conference in committee
14. A Member may ask a question at the conclusion of any be the acts and decisions of Conference’.
speech, thereby interrupting the proceedings.
15. A Member may interrupt the proceedings at any time by
raising a Point of Order, which means that the Member believes
that the rules of debate or the regulations of Conference have1 ORDER OF OPENING
WORSHIP
Synod Opening Service was led by the District Bishop Rev Gary Rivas and was held at the Jabavu Methodist Church in Soweto.
CALLING OF THE ROLL
The Synod Secretary gave report on the accountability of Ministers or Deacons with respect to the Questions as per L&D
(12th Edition) Appendix 5, para 5.4.1-4 page 188:
1. Is there any objection to their moral and religious character?
2. Do you believe and preach sound Christian doctrine as held by the Methodist Church?
3. Do you duly observe and enforce our discipline?
4. Have they competent abilities for our work?
Ministers and Deacons
SYNOD MINISTERIAL OFFICIALS
Surname Name PF Number Circuit Category; Ordained, Present (P)
Superintendent, Dispensation (D)
Deacon Absent (A)
Rivas Gary 1863 900 Bishop
Whitby Faith 1071 908 Vice Chairperson
Vilakati Vusi 1901 903 Secretary
Ministers Roll Call
Surname Name PF Number Circuit Category; Present (P)
Ordained, Dispensation (D)
Superintendent, Absent (A)
Deacon
Alexander Kim 0805 909 Ordained
Baker James 1005 903 Superintendent
Bauser Phillip 0025 909 Supernumerary
Booi Nqaba 1292 904 Superintendent
Bosch Louis 1111 908 Supernumerary
Calcott Rupert 0215 910 Supernumerary
Cele Zinhle 0189 928 Ordained
Cele Nosipho 1064 929 Probationer
Chupologo Lawrence 1382 922 Ordained
Cira Thembeka 1091 902 Probationer
Cragg Donald 0064 903 Supernumerary
Denner Marjorie 0082 910 Supernumerary
Didiza Philasande 1923 912 Ordained
Dintlhe Thandeka 0224 909 Ordained
Ditlhake Mompati 0728 921 Superintendent
Diutlwileng Morapedi 1466 929 Superintendent
Du Bazane Katy 0781 904 Ordained
Eloff Paul 1134 909 Supernumerary
Enslin Loinel 0098 906 Supernumerary
Gaanakgomo Meshack 0110 925 Supernumerary
Gaanakgomo Othniel 0111 929 Supernumerary
Gamede Mandla 0771 1421 Ordained
Grassow Peter 0129 910 Ordained
Harrison Christopher 0642 903 SupernumeraryHarrison Russell 0146 903 Supernumerary
Hart Jonathan 0856 915 Supernumerary
Holloway Linda 0954 922 Ordained
Jordaan Dalene 1709 910 Ordained
Keet Raymond 1169 908 Ordained
Koekoe Phezile 1930 910 Ordained
Kuhn Charles 0736 917 Superintendent
Lee Seoung-Hwon 917 Ordained (Korea)
Legwale Vuyelwa 1449 1404 Chaplaincy
Lekeka Tshabedi 1617 910 Ordained
Likhi Leburu 0485 913 Superintendent
Losaba Musi 1618 1403 Mission Unit
Luthuli Nsizwana 1768 1421 Ordained
Mabaso Nomsa 0779 901 Supernumerary
Mabaso Londeka 1971 903 Ordained
Mabinyane Siphiwe 1336 909 Ordained
Mabuza Wesley 0235 902 Supernumerary
Madadasane Sipho 0895 920 Superintendent
Madibo Makgore 0693 922 Superintendent
Madlala Phumizile 138 906 Ordained
Majoe Morailane 1436 922 Ordained
Makgalane Sonamzi 1001 929 Probationer
Makhubo Dabambe 1176 926 Ordained
Makubalo Khawulezile 0144 903 Ordained
Maphanga Nomsa 1447 915 Supernumerary
Mapoma Lizo 0945 911 Ordained
Marumo Lea 1096 910 Ordained
Marumo Festus 0161 910 Ordained
Mathithi Zwelinzima 1853 911 Superintendent
Matsane Molefi 1834 1404 Chaplaincy
Matsaneng Stephen 0558 1404 Chaplaincy
Mazibuko Eric 0166 911 Supernumerary
Mbambo Zwelithini 1892 906 Ordained
Mbewu Nombulelo 1289 906 Probationer
Mcinga Thabiso 1240 900 Probationer
Mdolo Thokozile 1999 1421 Chaplaincy
Medupe Bethuel 0789 922 Supernumerary
Mehana Vukile 1983 1401 HR Director
Mere Odirile Edward 1670 917 Superintendent
Mhlomi Nzuzo 1210 906 Ordained
Mkhwanazi Fanie 0320 925 Superintendent
Mlombi Mawuzole 844 908 Ordained
Mngomezulu Thembi 1374 911 Probationer
Moephuli John 1815 906 Superintendent
Mokobori Rabagolo 1082 925 Ordained
Molo Mzwandile W 1774 902 Ordained
Moloabi Isaac 0335 903 Supernumerary
Moloi Mgcini Elisha 0855 902 Ordained
Molokwane Cloupas 1268 1415 Ordained
Monnapula Tshireletso 1486 905 Probationer
14Morgan Charmaine 0950 1401 General Secretary
Moses Monwabisi 1822 915 Ordained
Mosia Peter 0557 909 Ordained
Mtimkulu Kgomotso 1777 906 Supernumerary
Mtshaulana Thembelani 1302 926 Probationer
Mtshiza Zola 1723 913 Ordained
Ncombo Ndumiso 1156 901 Superintendent
Nelson Dick 0661 920 Supernumerary
Ngonyama Vuyo 1916 908 Superintendent
Ngwenya Phinda 1860 1404 Chaplaincy
Nkomo Daniel 0663 905 Superintendent
Nkosi Noloyiso 1303 910 Probationer
Nomqolo Nomsa 1073 912 Superintendent
Nyembe Mxolisi 652 906 Ordained
Openshaw Michael 0401 909 Supernumerary
Perry Charles 0416 909 Supernumerary
Phokontsi Kalamore 1781 920 Supernumerary
Phukuntsi Kokolo 1784 914 Superintendent
Prins Simon 1056 913 Ordained
Prinsloo Nick 1899 1415 Ordained
Qamba Ndileka 0643 903 Ordained
Ramatlo Slangvel 756 906 Ordained
Rampa Shibblette 0443 921 Ordained
Reyneke Lilian 0323 922 Ordained
Rivas Gary 1863 900 Bishop
Rivas Jacqui 1138 910 Superintendent
Rose David B 1057 914 Probationer
Samdaan Jennifer 0733 905 Ordained
Sanqela Similo 0803 910 Ordained
Scholtz John 0465 903 Supernumerary
Sebogodi Goitsemang 0827 920 Supernumerary
Seeri Rampai 0590 910 Ordained
Seitshiro Mmatu 1237 911 Probationer
Sekhejane Moagi 1389 909 Superintendent
Senti Mohau 1325 922 Ordained
Serwalo Philip 0761 910 Ordained
Seymour Richard 0866 909 Ordained
Sibeko Madika 0807 905 Ordained
Sibi Tshidiso 0625 915 Superintendent
Sibiya Sukumile 1100 901 Supernumerary
Siwa Ziphozihle 0868 1401 Presiding Bishop
Smith Quentin 0709 910 Supernumerary
Socatsha Xabiso 0644 901 Ordained
Somfiyana Dolly 1908 1426 Ordained
Songca Lunga 1414 910 Ordained
Songo Vusi 0259 917 Ordained
Stemela Mbuyiselo 1133 1419 Ordained
Tafane Pumzile 1454 920 Ordained
Tau John 0511 929 Supernumerary
Tawana Refilwe 1454 903 Ordained
15Thabalaka Solani 0515 913 Supernumerary
Thekiso Mantima 0374 902 Ordained
Thibedi Kaizer 1392 906 Ordained
Thompson Bill 0521 910 Supernumerary
Thulo Serame Samuel 0673 902 Ordained
Tlhakanye Itumeleng 1731 917 Supernumerary
Tlholoe Kagiso 1175 925 Ordained
Tsawu Zonwabele 0353 917 Ordained
Tshikita Moeketsi 1831 928 Superintendent
Tsosane Moeketsi 0873 902 Ordained
Van Breda Tony 0874 926 Supernumerary
Van Den Heever Pierre 1610 926 Ordained
van der Walt Willem 0588 915 Ordained
Verrier Janet 1871 905 Ordained
Verryn Paul 0541 910 Supernumerary
Vilakati Vusi 1901 903 Ordained
Waqu Siviwe 1394 902 Superintendent
Wessels John 1601 903 Ordained
Whitby Faith 1071 902 Ordained
Williams Nigel 411 906 ordained
Witbooi Peter 0560 903 Ordained
Zatu Getty 0315 928 Ordained
Zitha Shirley 1136 901 Probationer
Deacons
Category; Probationer, Present (P)
Surname Name PF Number Circuit Ordained, Superintendent, Dispensation (D)
Deacon, Supernumerary Absent (A)
Dickson Gerald 7739 913 Deacon
Gwabeni Mphumelelo 7800 912 Supernumerary
Mchunu Smanga 7765 910 Probationer
Mngxali Talente 7749 928 Deacon
Slater Patricia 7790 909 Supernumerary
Sejanamane Thabo 7812 917 Probationer
Circuit Representatives to Synod (See L&D 6.4 page 64)
One Circuit Steward per Circuit and three Representatives of each Circuit.
One additional Representative of each Circuit with between 1000 and 2000 Full Members, or with 3 or 4 Ministers or Probationers
(excluding Supernumerary Ministers.)
One further Representative of each Circuit with more than 2000 Full Members or with 5 or more Ministers or Probationer
Ministers (excluding supernumeraries)
Circuit Surname First name Title Status at Synod
(Circuit Stew/ Rep)
901 Central Nene Rosslyn Mrs. CS
901 Central Ntsepe Buntu Mr. Rep. 1
901 Central Mkebe Babalwa Ms Rep. 2
901 Central Qoza Zizipho Ms Rep. 3
901 Central Mnukwa Thumeka Mrs. Rep. 4
901 Central Qushu Anele Mr. Rep. 5
902 Alexandra/Jhb Cele Ntuthuko Mr. CS
902 Alexandra/Jhb Ntolosi Bomi Mr. Rep. 1
16902 Alexandra/Jhb More Olive Ms Rep. 2
902 Alexandra/Jhb Yende Yende Mr. Rep. 3
902 Alexandra/Jhb Katshane Vathiswa Ms Rep. 4
903 Jhb North Mmapule Phahla Ms CS
903 Jhb North Gallo Chiara Ms Rep. 1
903 Jhb North Herbert Monadira Mr. Rep. 2
903 Jhb North Jane Codrington Mrs. Rep. 3
903 Jhb North Wayne Tippett Mr. Rep. 4
903 Jhb North Kgori Mokoro Mr. Rep. 5
904 Jhb West Rhoda Alexandra Ms CS
904 Jhb West Burrel Johanna Ms Rep. 1
904 Jhb West Gillian Ricardo Mr. Rep. 2
906 South Rand Khulu Nonhlanhla Ms CS
906 South Rand Matle Aubrey Mr. Rep. 1
906 South Rand Bixa Solomon Mr. Rep. 2
906 South Rand Mogonediwa Glenda Ms Rep. 3
906 South Rand Makoe Boitumelo Ms Rep. 4
908 Jhb East Smith Fred Mr. CS
908 Jhb East Moloto Nombedesho Shai Mrs. Rep.
908 Jhb East Mgubonde Sibongile Mrs. Rep. 1
908 Jhb East Khuzwayo Cecilia Ms Rep. 2
908 Jhb East Mgatiwa Vido Mr. Rep. 3
908 Jhb East Steyn Roxanne Ms Rep. 4
909 Roodepoort Anthony Fleetwood Mr. CS
909 Roodepoort Fleetwood Devan Mr. Rep. 1
909 Roodepoort Pool Zeena Ms Rep. 2
909 Roodepoort Setuki Mampho Ms Rep. 3
910 Fourways Kedama Phumzile Mrs. CS
910 Fourways Mchuno Smanga Mr. Deacon
910 Fourways Dakada Mandla Mr. Rep. 1
910 Fourways Dhliwayo Monana Ms Rep. 2
910 Fourways Nyakatha Oscar Mr. Rep. 3
910 Fourways Bambathi Thembisa Ms Rep. 4
910 Fourways Maureen Merrifield Mrs. Rep. 5
911 Zola Klaas Clifford Mr. CS
911 Zola Tshabalala Nomfundiso Ms Rep. 1
912 Orlando Masinga Thandeka Ms CS
912 Orlando Gwabeni Richard Mr. Rep. 1
912 Orlando Njontina Joseph Mr. Rep. 2
912 Orlando Mthembu Maggie Ms Rep. 3
912 Orlanddo Cutshwa John Mr. Rep. 4
912 Orlando Msibi Lindokuhle Mr. Rep .5
913 RandWest Qaba Itumeleng Mr. CS
913 RandWest Ntlamele Norah Ms Rep. 1
913 RandWest Salomane Kelebogile Ms Rep. 2
913 RandWest Mayekiso Lubabalo Mr. Rep. 3
17913 RandWest Sibambo Thomas Mr. Rep. 4
913 RandWest Thejane Steven Me Rep. 5
914 Golden West Madelisa Siyabulela Mr. CS
914 Golden West Marumole Babotseng Mrs. Rep. 1
914 Golden West Chochwe Tshidiso Mr. Rep. 2
914 Golden West Ntsasa Nokukhanya Ms Rep. 3
914 Golden West Moalusi Elliot Mr. Rep. 4
914 Golden West Manzi Sekgametso Rep 5
915 Mogale MacDonald David Mr. CS
915 Mogale Mabilo Pumla Mrs. Rep. 1
915 Mogale Sibiki Nomthandazi Ms Rep. 2
915 Mogale Sehularo Thapelo Mr. Rep. 3
915 Mogale Mothibe Moses Mr. Rep. 4
917 Kopano Makgale Thomas Mr. CS
917 Kopano Mosidi Frank Mr. Rep. 1
917 Kopano Motlogelwa Tumi Motlogelwa Mr. Rep. 2
917 Kopano Motswatse Mrs. Rep. 3
917 Kopano Rapoo Masabata Mrs. Rep. 4
917 Kopano Sebolai Rinah Mrs. Rep 5
920 Lichtenburg Tsime Tebogo Mr CS
920 Lichtenburg Moshoette Monnaesi Ms Rep. 1
920 Lichtenburg Mosete Reitumetse Ms Rep. 2
920 Lichtenburg Mazwi Lebogang Mr Rep. 3
920 Lichtenburg Mohohlo Tshepoeng Mrs Rep. 4
920 Lichtenburg Molubi Granny Ms Rep. 5
921 Khunwana Konco Thomas Mr. CS
921 Khunwana Verby Catherine Ms Rep. 1
921 Khunwana Kerileng Christina Mr. Rep. 2
921 Khunwana Shoai August Mr. Rep. 3
921 Khunwana Mtshengu Mookgo Mr. Rep. 4
922 Matlosana Philda Molusi Ms CS
922 Matlosana Lolwana Nomvula Ms Rep. 1
922 Matlosana Mosai Goitsemang Mrs. Rep. 2
922 Matlosana Mahapela Mohase Mr. Rep. 3
922 Matlosana Foster Sibongile Ms Rep. 4
925 Kgatelopele Olifant Lebogang Mr. CS
925 Kgatelopele Makgatho Zacharia Mr. Rep. 1
925 Kgatelopele Seleka Ntswaki Ms Rep. 2
925 Kgatelopele Ogane Ogane Mr. Rep. 3
925 Kgatelopele Maboe Connie Mrs. Rep. 4
925 Kgatelopele Motsibisi Poloko Mr. Rep. 5
926 Vryburg Thipe Matshidiso Mrs. CS
926 Vryburg Gaseemelwe Lerato Ms Rep. 1
926 Vryburg Ngixi Mthetheleli Mr. Rep. 2
926 Vryburg Mojahi Tumisang Mr. Rep. 3
926 Vryburg Mosesana Winnie Mrs. Rep. 4
928 Jabavu Tsele Tebogo Mr. CS
928 Jabavu Mota Ntombikayise Ms Rep. 1
928 Jabavu Zulu Millicent Ms Rep. 2
18928 Jabavu Oliephant Motlhagomang Ms Rep. 3
928 Jabavu Makhongoana Mosa Ms Rep. 4
928 Jabavu Mbuli Jabu Mr. Rep 5
929 Pimville Mkhonzeni Fumba Mr. CS
929 Pimville Makhetha Pontsho Mrs. Rep. 1
929 Pimville Maseko Thulani Mr. Rep. 2
929 Pimville Tyatyeka Mfuneko Ms Rep. 3
929 Pimville Mataboge Nomthandazo Ms Rep. 4
930 Tsietsi Mashinini
Reresentatives of Organisations, Committees or District/ Connexional Officials: (See L&D 6.4
page 64)
Surname First name Title Office held
Nkomonde Thuli Mrs District Lay Leader (Conference 2016 Amendment)
Moloi Elisha Rev. DDC Convener (L&D 6.4.9)
Howell Terry Rev District Treasurer (L&D 6.4.10)
Mfaise Yolisa Ms District Statistical Secretary ( L&D 6.4.11)
Ngwenya Ricky Mr DTP Secretary (L&D 6.4.20)
Modiegi Mwelase Mrs One DTP Committee member (L&D 6.4.20)
One Representative of each Mission Group appointed by
Synod(6.4.3):
The following District Organisations which exceed 400 in number send two Representatives, normally the President and Secretary, or
Authorised Alternatives. Organisations with a membership below send one Representative, normally the President, or Authorised
Alternative.* (L&D 6.4.15) NB: If the President of an Organisation is a Minister and present in the Synod, an alternate for their seat as
Organisational President may NOT be appointed. If the Minister/President is in the house, they are also always there as President of the
Organisation.
Jaftha Saul Mr Men’s League President
Hare Dudley Mr Men’s League Secretary
Tsosane Moeketsi Rev Local Preachers’ Association (President)
Keketso Letlatsa Mr Local Preachers’ Association (Secretary)
Jacobs Maureen Mrs Women’s Association
Borman Collette Mrs Women’s Association
John Theresa Mrs Women’s Auxiliary (President)
Heaton Gill Mrs Women’s Auxiliary 2 (Secretary)
Sibi Seipati Mrs Women’s Manyano (President)
Moloto Nombhedesho Mrs Women’s Manyano
Bolane Nomawethu Ms Young Women’s Manyano (Secretary)
Nkomo Thobeka Dr Young Women’s Manyano (President)
Tshikita Moeketsi Rev Young Men’s Guild (President)
Sigwili Thozamile Mr Young Men’s Guild (Secretary)
Uzondelelo
Uzondelelo*
One Local Preacher from the District Mission Group (L&D
6.4.16)
Monyane Tladi Mr President District Music Association (L&D 6.4.21) 2
Diratsagae Rabs Mr District Music Association Treasurer
Masiza Akhona Brother Youth Rep (Elected by Youth Synod) 1 (L&D 6.4.17)
Segopolo Kealeboga Sister Youth Rep (Elected by Youth Synod) 2
Mdaniso Aviwe Brother Youth Rep (Elected by Youth Synod) 3
Moshoma Buhle Sister Youth Rep (Elected by Youth Synod) 4
Madibo Lebogang Brother Youth Rep (Elected by Youth Synod) 5
Cynthia Matshogo (EV) Ms Order of Evangelism (L&D 6.4.18) 1
19Eugenia Ngwenya (BW) Ms Order of Evangelism (L&D 6.4.18) 2
Any Christian Connexion Resource Centre Manager (if a
Methodist) L&D 6.4.19)
The General President of the Men’s League, Local Preachers’ Association, Women’s Association, Women’s Auxiliary, Women’s Manyano,
Young Women’s Manyano, Young Men’s Guild where they reside in the District AND the registered membership of the Organisation in the
Connexion exceeds 2000 (L&D 6.4.14):
Motingoe Itumeleng Mr Music Association General President
Any other Ministerial or Lay Connexional Official (L&D 6.4.13)
Siwa Ziphozihle Bishop Presiding Bishop
Morgan Charmaine Rev Ministerial General Treasurer/General Secretary
Mehana Vukile Rev Dr Diretor Human Resources
District Treasurers of Connexional Funds (L&D 6.4.12):
Any official of the World Methodist body residing in the District (L&D 6.4.22)
One Probationer Minister elected by the Probationer Ministers at Seminary (6.4.2)
CONSTITUTION OF THE SYNOD
The roll of the synod having been taken, the Bishop declared the Synod duly and properly constituted.
Welcome by The Host Circuit
The District was welcomed by the Jabuvu Circuit Superintendent and Circuit Steward on behalf of the Four Soweto Circuits
co-hosted the Synod.
Resolution of The Hours of Session
The superintendent of the Jabavu Circuit moved the hours of session and the Synod affirmed
Miscellaneous
The Duties of the District Secretary as per the Laws and Discipline
THE DISTRICT SECRETARY
6.17 The District Secretary shall be appointed by Synod after nomination from the floor. The District Secretary holds
office for 3 years from the 1st January and may be re-elected. The District Secretary may be a lay-person or a
Minister.
6.18 The duties of the District Secretary are inter alia:
6.18.1 to support and facilitate the administrative work of the District;
6.18.2 to keep proper records of all proceedings of Synod;
6.18.3 to prepare one unbound copy of the records for immediate forwarding to the General Secretary, and three bound
copies for signature by the Bishop, the Vice-Chairman and the Secretary. One bound copy to be forwarded to the
Methodist Connexional Office;
6.18.4 to forward all documents, reports, resolutions and schedules as required;
6.18.5 persons appointed by Synod to any office, Group or Committee shall be advised accordingly by the District
Secretary;
6.18.6 to discharge such other duties as the Bishop or Synod may require.
6.19 The District Secretary is ex-officio a member of all District committees.
6.20 Synod may appoint an Assistant Secretary.
20PRESENTATION OF PAPERS AND REPORTS (L&D Appendix 5: 1.9-1.13)
All reports and documents before synod as contained in this Blue book were presented and accepted as working documents
for synod.
District Lay Leader’s Report
Introduction
Thank you for the opportunity to present my report for the period under review.
Preamble
May be noted for consideration that the seasonal nature of my responsibility as the District Lay Leader has resulted in the
inability to fully implement all planned activities in such an Office, due to time and financial constraints.
Report on planned Regional Workshops and District Events
17 June 2017 – Rand West Region: consist of the following Circuits: Roodepoort, Mogale, Rand West and Golden West. Hosted
by Mogale Circuit. Th respective Circuits were in attendance. The workshop preceded by the commemoration of the June 16
Soweto uprising, where we had a Guest Speaker – Mr. Dichaba Mashinini (younger brother to Tsietsi Mashinini) who reminded
us of the importance of commemorating this day. We covered the following topics:
• Church Structure – by Mr. Mabutho Sithole
• Stewardship – by Mrs. Thuli Nkomonde
• Trust Properties mandate and Management – Mr. Ricky Ngwenya
The workshop was well attended, and we applauded the Rand West Region Leadership and interaction was demonstrated,
understanding of the topics that were tabled.
26th July 2017 – District Bishop and Lay Leader hosted a Business Breakfast Session with the Methodists Business people. This
was historical engagement between the parties. It was interesting to observe the bottom line “gurus” emerged in a missional
conversation. The Business Leaders proposed that such event to be staged annually for proper and planned engagements.
05 August 2017 – Town Region and Soweto Region: consist of the following Circuits: Fourways, JHB North, JHB West, JHB East,
Central Mission, Jabavu, Orlando, Pimville, Southrand and Zola. Hosted by JHB West - Fourways, JHB East, Central Mission,
Jabavu, Pimville Circuits were not in attendance. Attendance was not impressive however the content was quality and
those present gained a lot. Topics that we covered and engaged on were:
• Statistics – by Ms Yoliswa Mfaise
• Finance & Property Management – Rev Dr Vukile Mehana
• Servant Leadership – Mr Xhanti Mhlubulwana
26 August 2017 – District Fundraising Gala Dinner
The initiative was aimed at raising funds to implement Lay Leaders capacitation program for the District.
GALA DINNER TICKETS ALLOCATION - 26 AUGUST 2017
Women's
Manyano
Circuit Circuit Name Circuit Tickets Paid Tickets Paid YMG Tickets Paid
Central
901 Mission 30-10330 3 000.00 10031-10040 Not Paid 10041-10050 Not Paid
902 Alex / Jhb 31-10331 3 000.00 10230-10239 3 000.00 10241-10250 Not Paid
903 Jhb North 32-10332 3 000.00 10389-10398 1 500.00 10251-10260 900.00
904 Jhb West 33-10333 3 000.00
906 South Rand 34-10334 3 000.00 Not Paid 10291-102100 3 000.00 10358-10367 Not Paid
908 Jhb East 35-10335 3 000.00
909 Roodepoort 36-10336 3 000.00 Not Paid 10311-10320 Not Paid 1031-10310 Not Paid
910 Fourways 37-10337 6 000.00
M2011 / M20011 2 100.00- 900.00 M20036-
911 Zola - 20019 Not Paid M20045 3 000.00
912 Orlando 39-10339 3 000.00 Not Paid 10268-10277 3 000.00 10278-10287 Not Paid
1 500.00 Not Paid
913 Rand West 40-10340 1500 10379-10388 10211-10220
914 Golden West 41-10341 3 000.00
915 Mogale 42-10342 3 000.00 1001-10010 3 000.00
917 Kopano 43-10343 3 000.00 Not Paid
21920 Lichtenburg 44-10344 3 000.00
921 Khunwana 45-10345 3 000.00
2 000.00
922 Matlosana 46-10346 Not Paid 1 000.00
Kgatelopele
925 Mission 47-10347 3 000.00 Not Paid
926 Vryburg 3 000.00
900.00 Not Paid 2 3 000.00 3 000.00
928 Jabavu 48-10348 100.00 10021-10030 Not Paid 10321-103100 Not Paid
3 000.00 3 000.00
929 Pimville 49-10349 3 000.00 Not Paid 10011-10020 Not Paid 10051-10062 Not Paid
District
Organiz
ations YMG M10378 3 000.00 Not Paid
Women's
Manyano M10338 3 000.00
YWM M20056-M20065 3 000.00
Youth Unit M10351 3 000.00
Women's
Association M20066 - 20075 3 000.00
LPA 10350 3 000.00
Women's 2 300.00 Not Paid
Fellowship M20046-M20055 700.00
BMC 10376 8 000.00
Tickets & Donations - Received Amount Actual Expenditure
R115 700.00 R151 523.00
Projected amount was R200 000.00, therefore shortfall was R84 300.00
In terms of program and other arrangements the event was successful. It is worth noting though that the targeted amount was
not realized yet the capacitation program has to continue. It is for that reason that the District Lay Leader proposes to Synod
that Circuits be assessed in order to successfully implement the Training and Development program for Laity. This is motivated
by the 2018 budget of R18 000.00 allocated to the District Lay Leader’s office for Laity training which is clearly inadequate.
The highlights of the Gala Dinner were:
Acquisition of fiery Guest Speaker from our own member of the Methodist family Prof. Gordon Zide under the “Theme”
Leadership with Conscience – his emphasis was on Ethical Leadership especially in the current Country trajectory. Honoring of
our Mothers of Faith who have made selfless contributions in the Life of the Church/ Community.
Namely:
Tina de Rijke – from Bishop’s Office
Mrs. Elizabeth Mamavuka Mafaesa – from Mogale Circuit
Mrs. Lindi Myeza – from Jabavu Circuit
Mrs. Ennie Mamogapi Sekati - from Kgatelopele Circuit
Mrs. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela – from JHB North Circuit
The vote of Thanks for the recipients was done by Ms Zodwa Zwane a PA to the late Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela who
further emphasized Mama’s appreciation of the kind gesture together with those she was honored with. She indicated that it
was the late Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela first honor by the MCSA.
The event unleashed talent – Daliwonga High School band
I join the Organizing Team that I led in appreciation of the support by the members of the Methodist family in the District –
Sithi kuni Nangomso
27th January 2018 - The District Circuit Stewards Consultation was held at Jabavu Circuit
Consultation highlights:
22Attendance was impressive, only Central Mission, Fourways, and Pimville that was not in attendance
• The first formal interaction of Circuit Stewards in the District
• Direct communication lines were established between the Circuit Stewards, which augurs well for the future
• Circuit Steward requested to have more time in the future , in order to engage on their duties and responsibilities as
detailed in L&D (Book of Order)
•
The relevance of the content was highly inspirational – led by Rev Sva Waqu
• Roles and Responsibilities of Circuit Steward
• Capacitation on “tools of the trade” for efficient management of the tasks
• Stationing procedures and processes
03 February 2018 – Far East - Laity Training (Society Stewards, Stats Secretary, Society Trust properties) - Hosted by Fourways
Circuit
Attendance – 901 = 2 /// 902 = 23 /// 903 = 0 /// 904=1 /// 906=3 /// 908 =1 /// 909=7 /// 910=12 /// 911=4 /// 912=15 ///
913=8 /// 915=5 /// 928=4 /// 929=0
The following topics were covered:
• Trust Properties and Management – by Mr. Ricky Ngwenya
• Conflict Management – by Rev Nomsa Nomqolo
• Disciplinary and Harassment – by Rev Jacqui Rivas
• Statistics – Ms Yoliswa Mfaise
Future plans
• 16th June 2018 - District Youth Day & Career Guidance
• 23 June 2018 - Far West – Laity Training – Boikhutso
• 11 August 2018 - Women Re-Connection event – In pursuit of Unity
• 20 October 2018 – Far East - Laity Training – Lombardy East
• 24 November 2018 - Annual Circuit Stewards Consultation –– hosted by CMM
• Church Leadership & Methodist Business Leaders – conversation continues …..
• Ongoing discussion on joint District Bursary with Head of Organizations still continues….
Central District Talent Search program (unveil, unpack and unleash)
• The Youth by their very nature are energetic people and this program seeks to re-direct that energy and gear it towards
positive outputs. It is envisaging that it will unveil raw talent polish and unleash it to the public eye, resulting in the
production of future transformational Leaders.
Observations
It is critical that Circuit Stewards fully understand that they are elected not appointed. Therefore, they are accountable to the
Circuit Quarterly meeting not to any individual in the Circuit albeit how popular or influential.
I would like to encourage all the elected lay leaders in their different responsibilities to read thoroughly in order to understand
their area of operation (eg. Laws & Discipline / Book of Order).
Activities or Events that had my presence:
• Connexional Women’s Manyano Triennial – East London
• Connexional Local Preachers Triennial – Lichtenburg
• District New Minister’s Orientation and Induction
• Connexional various Bishop’s Induction
• Connexion Mission Resource Fund Workshop / Laity involvement – Facilitator – Emseni
• District YMG Annual Convention
• District Women’s Manyano Convention
• District Youth Synod
• District Music Association Convention
• District Local Preacher’s Convention
• District Young Women’s Manyano Convention
Highlights – Hosting of the Connexional Lay Leader’s Consultation. The Consultation was very successful. Lay Leaders visited
the Apartheid Museum for reflection and on Sunday we joined Alex/JHB (Bethesda Mission) for Sunday Worship service.
Conclusion
23Your co-operation as members of the Central District has been phenomenal, amid some challenges, one is still inspired to
continue the labor of Love in the vineyard. Kea le boga – I Thank You!
NOTICES OF MOTION
Table of Resolutions and Notices of Motion
No OR
1 From Fourways Circuit Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title: Payment and repayment of the Cost of Ministerial Training by ministerial students and recently
ordained Ministers
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
2 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
3 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
4 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
5 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
6 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
24Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
7 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
No OR
8 From Circuit/ Unit or Organisation Proposer:………….………………………………………..
Seconder………………………….……………….……..
Title:
Synod Decision: Synod For: Against: Neutral:
Vote
2 SYNOD APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Secretary Miss Kgomotso Sebabi
Letter Writer/s Rev Odirile Mere
Precentors Revs. Getty Zatu, Charles Kuhn, Londeka Mabaso, Moeketsi Tshikita
Reporter Dimension Rev Willem Van der Walt
Social Media Mr Akhona Sebolai
Listening Committee Revs. Mantima Thekiso, Janet Verrier, Mompati Ditlhake
Resolutions Committee Revs. Lea Marumo, Thandeka Dintle, Koloko Phukuntsi
Scrutineers Rev. Phillip Serwalo & Ordinands
Time Keeper Rev Lawrence Chupologo
IT & PA Rev Phezile Koekoe, Rev Morapedi Diutlwileng and Gracepoint Team
Memorial Service District Vice Chairperson, Rev Faith Whitby
EMMU Committees As proposed by EMMU Committee
253 MISSION AND GROWTH
(L&D Appendix 5: 1 page 186)
WHAT MEASURES CAN WE ADOPT FOR THE INCREASE OF SPIRITUAL RELIGION IN OUR
CIRCUITS AND SOCIETIES (L&D Appendix 5: 1.1 and 5: 1.2
Spirituality
17 Circuits engage their bible study groups with various materials and themes that provide bases of their learning and engaging
with the Gospel. Some Circuits run retreats, Alpha and other courses as well as the continued participation in Emmaus walks.
Circuits organising combined services to foster unity. Members encouraged to “Do Good and Do No Harm” at all times.
Challenge we need to overcome: is that of producing relevant, home grown discipling material. Not all members of the
congregation attend the Bible Study sessions.
Education and Christian Formation
Several Circuits have preschools. JHB/Alex Circuit in partnership with St Stithians have started a primary school. Various
partnerships exist between schools and congregations offering support, sanitary towels, and educational tools. Some Circuits
run courses on spirituality, discipleship and Christian formation.
Challenge we need to overcome: Engagement with the law and the registration processes and developing relevant material for
Christian Formation.
Human Empowerment and Economic Development
There are continuing projects such as computer literacy; registration of PBOs with the intention to create employment
opportunities, Circuits providing scholars with uniforms and educational support, skills projects such as sewing, craft making,
candle making, vegetable gardens. Some societies also assist the unemployed to find jobs. Circuits are partnering with other
Challenge we need to overcome: is that of lack of resources.
Evangelism and Church Growth
Circuits and organizations lead revivals. Circuits make use of Bible Women and Evangelists to lead evangelical ventures as well
as Lay witness missions. Some societies use the idea of flash mobs.
Challenges we need to overcome: Circuit boundaries in respect of church planting and vanguard mission. Strategies of
evangelistic outreach to youth and children as well as closed suburban communities.
Circuits are engaged in various efforts to alleviate poverty and restore dignity of God’s people from underprivileged
backgrounds and homelessness. These efforts include blanket drives in winter, feeding schemes and soup kitchens, support in
education such as providing uniforms, lay counselling, prison ministries, support to welfare institutions/homes, wellness and
HIV/AIDS support groups and drop in centres.
Challenge we need to overcome: is that of limited human power and lack of financial resources.
Justice and Service
Feeding Schemes
Circuits promote Gender sensitivity
One of the Circuits facilitate Identity Documentation application for community members.
Circuits and organizations are building houses for the poor.
Challenge: Lack of commitment from those who should be giving service to the community
WHAT IS THE REPORT AND WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE? (Appendix 5:1.5)
These are being highlights of the District Executive for the year under review.
One and undivided District
The District has embraced the theme of becoming a ‘one and undivided church’ as its primary focus for 2018. We have
committed ourselves through a variety of activities to working towards healing and discovering our common heritage. Every
structure of the district has been mandated to make this focus a central future of their activities, whether meetings, retreats,
consultations or conventions. Key to this work is addressing the issues of Racism, Sexism, Tribalism and other related matters
that continue to shape the discourse of our District, communities and country. The ultimate goal is to become a church and
26District that brings together people of every culture, every generation, every tribe and every tongue to make them one in Jesus
Christ.
Related to the same focus is the need to work toward a unity of purpose and work. This includes intentionally working toward
an inclusive approach in our leadership and the way we share our human and financial resources within the district. To model
this aim, the 2018 District Synod will be co-hosted by four Circuits within the Soweto region. Our unity as District should also
be characterised by our actions in every aspect of the District.
Finance and Accountability
While the District is generally in a healthy financial position, a number of Circuits continue to fail timeously to honour their
assessments to the District and the Connexion. This creates a number of financial challenges for the District and in some cases,
negatively affects the remuneration of Ministers stipends.
The distruct expresses it gratitude to Mrs. Carin Cronje for her amazing service as District Treasurer. Her clarity of thought,
dedication to equipping treasurers and commitment to institutional competence will remain the hallmarks of her witness and
excellent service to the District.
A number of issues that have a strong bearing on the finances of the District remain unresolved:
• There are still circuits that pay their assessment late and some are in arrears for more than a year.
• The challenges relating to the ministry to refugees need to be addressed
• The conversations about the future of Tsietsi Mashinini Community Centre and the related debts need to be
addressed.
• The relationship between the District and the issues relating to the Albert School need to be addressed.
All these issues will have a bearing on the financial stewardship and stability of the District.
Organizations and Formations
District oorganizations are a vital expression of our ministry and mission. Their conventions, consultations, and annual meetings
are an important place for reviewing and strengthening their work.
A Focus on Youth and Children
The District recognizes the need to strengthen its work relating to the role and ministry of and to youth and children. The Youth
Unit has been helpful in challenging the District to increase its involvement and investment in this regard. This is in line with
the Conference mandate to celebrate and grow the Ministry of Young people and Children.
What recommendations do we make and what mandate do we give to the District Executive
for the Extension of the work in the District? (Appendix 5: 1.6)
The mission of the Central District of the MCSA is to be a transforming discipleship movement that is dedicated to:
• being a ‘One and Undivided Church’. we are committed to breaking all barriers of race, gender, class and ethnicity
at every level of the district.
• empowering both our clergy and laity through leadership training and deepening the spirituality of every member.
• making children and youth a central focus of our ministry and activity at every level of the district.
• growing our financial stewardship and mission to the rural areas of the District
• other areas of focus include: a district committed to prayer; prayerful life and resuscitating Anti-Bias workshops and
becoming a youth friendly church.
What is the report of District Mission Groups?
This synod sits amid recent loss of struggle icons. Amongst those fallen is one of our own Mama Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela.
She is revered and renowned as one who was a fearless freedom fighter who brought her superlative courage during the
darkest hour of oppression. Mama was not devoid of fault but many would like to remember her as a generous and courageous
fighter. These are character traits which we ought to possess as a church in mission.
Within the theological arena, James H Cone has joined the Church Triumphant. Drawing from the deep well of his theological
gifted articulations, Cone’s view is that the Scripture, both Old and New Testament) is the story of God’s liberation of the weak
in relation to our contemporary situation. He also contends that “Christian theology is language about the crucified and risen
Christ who grants freedom to all who are falsely condemned in an oppressive society” (James H Cone - Speaking the Truth:
Ecumenism, Liberation & Black Theology. 1986: 6).
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