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The main focus ministry areas, as shown in the menu at left, are:
the three areas
that form the
Mission Focus of the UPCSA:
HIV / AIDS
Stewardship Evangelism the selection,
training and
equipping of
persons for ministry,
and the provision
of bursaries in justified cases. Ecumenical links
to other
organisations with whom we
cooperate.
HIV / AIDS -
Challenges and Responses
Objectives:
Emphasis is on:
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HIV/AIDS Coordinator -
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Stewardship
Convener: Rev RZ Notshe
P O Box 14364, Sidwell, 6061. Cell: 082-823-3782
click here to read document 'Stewardship - Plan of Action'
As Christians we are called to be stewards of many things:
- God's creation - which includes social action to preserve the environment - notably, at present, in the face of Global Warming'
- Time - a writer in the Early Church exhorted that we live 'life in balance' - dividing our time responsibly between prayer, work and re-creation.
- Talents - given by God, and applied by us to his glory.
Seek ways
of using them in your local church context.
- Resources. The Jews, under the Law, were required to give the first-fruits of their harvest and a tenth (tithe) of their earnings, and that was only a start. Add sacrificial and thank offerings to the Temple. As Christians we live under God's grace. We are not bound by the law as the Jews were, but the demands of grace are much greater. Therefore, as grace-filled Christians, we should give more than the Jews were required to give. How much? Giving is an attitude of the heart. Remember the widow's mite. God see the attitudes of our hearts, and rewards that. So we give generously to God's work, not counting the cost. A tenth should not be a (seemigly unattainable) goal, but is, perhaps, a starting point. Remember God's love? 'God so loved the world that he gave his only Son ...' God's love is expressed by giving everything. How can we withhold anything? Reflect preayerfully on this important issue.
As Congregations we have the
same needs to be stewards,
in particular:
- As parts of one body, each congregation needs to be aware that, as we are many we are one body (as we proclaim at the holy communion table), the whole is dependant on the contribution of the many parts.
- This web site is a demonstration of how the parts of the whole work together.
Equipping for
Evangelism
The Church Development and Planning Committee is active in this area. Click on image below to see our website:
Courses endorsed by the committee and bursaries offered.
Also resources - Discipleship, Children's Ministry, Youth Work, and so on.
Training for Ministry
UPCSA Ministry Committee
See under Committees in the Directory section on top menu
The Ministry Committee is a Committee of the General Assembly whose membership represents(the geographical diversity of the UPCSA such as the Eastern Cape; Gauteng; Limpopo Province; Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Read these pertinent documents:
Entering
into
the
Ministry
of
the
UPCSA
Probationer's
Conference Report, 2011
Justo
Mwale Theological University College Graduation Ceremony 2011 - Rev Dr J Pillay address
Rev Dr Eddie Germiquet
Ministry Secretary
Heads the Ministry Committee of the
UPCSA with
responsibilities primarily focused on:
- Selection of candidates for the Ministry
- Supervision of Students for the Ministry doing their academic training
- Students for the Ministry doing their Post Academic Training (PAT) placed in a congregation as a Probationer.
Therefore all students and probationers fall under Eddie’s watchful eye.
Other responsibilities of the Ministry Secretary include, liaison with all 6 the academic institutions; course and curriculum choices and advice; vacation placement for practicals; planning and running two PAT Conferences per annum; discipline and allocation of bursaries to Ordained Ministers wishing to further their studies.
In all these matters, Eddie in turn reports to the Ministry Committee which meets four times per annum.
Mz. Christine Kasambara
PA to Ministry Secretary
Provides administrative support to the Ministry Committee
Presbyterian Education
Fund
Education today is an investment for tomorrow.The Presbyterian Educational Fund offers bursaries to underprivileged people under the age of 25 in the UPCSA and deserving students studying at high school, technical colleges or technikons and who have achieved academically. Full bursaries are not granted and parents are expected to pay the balance of tuition fees not covered by the bursary. Ask you Minister for Application Forms and submit them to the Assembly Office before 31 October each year. These bursaries are funded from donations received from congregations and organizations within the Church. Each year the General Assembly sets aside the nearest Sunday to Youth Day to publicise the Presbyterian Educational Fund and to raise funds. To
make a donation or
learn more about the Presbyterian Educational Fund please Liz White. |
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Ecumenical Links with
the following organisations
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 World
Council of Churches |
 South
African
Council of Churches |
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 Justo
Mwale Theological University College |
 Bible
Society |
 Theological
Education by Extension (TEE) |
Theological
Education by Extension (Zambia) (TEEZ) |
 Women's
World Day of Prayer |
United Theological College - Zimbabwe |
 Zimbabwe
Council of Churches |
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Council of Churches in Zambia |
Alcohol and Drug Concerns (Western Cape) |
| Kuruman Moffat Mission Trust | Southern African Alliance of Reformed Churches |  |
Other organisations without websitesIndustrial Ministry in South Africa (IMSA)National Religious Leaders Forum SACC Provincial Councils Multi-Media Zambia Further information available herein the 2010 Proceedings and Decisions Commissions and Committees of General Assembly - page 401 |
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