Our Lent program for 2019 is Lent Course developed in the Diocese in 2011 called People of the Way. St Francis followed the Course in 2012 and we are doing it again nine years later. Why People of the Way? In Mark’s gospel, Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from the moment of his … Continue reading
In this weeks edition of Soul Encounters look at how do we fear God. Maria explores the reading of 1 Samuel 2:2-10 where Samuel hears God calling him. How do we discern when God is calling us? Click on the image below to listen to the podcast. Image credit: Cross Points Church
In this weeks podcast for the Soul Encounters series, Maria Frahm-Arp journeys through a variety of passages of scripture highlighting how they apply to our lives today. This podcast specifically relates to the Transfiguration of Jesus exploring the idea of absence and presence. Click on the image below to listen to the podcast
In her second podcast for the Soul Encounters series, Maria Frahm-Arp focuses on the story of Joseph. What can we learn from the life of Joseph and how does it relate to us today? Click on the image below to listen to the podcast
Inspiration from Maria! Join us each week as we enjoy a 8 – 12 Minute Podcast from Revd Maria Frahm-Arp, where she explores different passages of Scriptures and its relevance for today. This week Maria explores how the Gospel of Mark describes the Baptism of Jesus focusing on the three concepts of The Holy Trinity, … Continue reading
My story will reflect on growing up and also raising a family having to consider the two aspects of tradition and religion across the borders. For all the modernisation that has come to Swaziland the people have their old age culture and traditional ceremonies. While other countries in Africa have readily accepted western ways of … Continue reading
We asked each of our kids what their guiding principles are – what they have learnt from us and how they live their lives and this is what they said, Zoleka (12) plainly said, “Be Yourself” Yemurai (8) said, “Be kind and Respect your elders” and Garikayi (almost 5) said “Eat your Fruit and Vegetables” For both … Continue reading
Six months ago, I joined the St Francis family as the new Parish Administrator. I remember telling myself that I was here purely for work and this won’t be my real spiritual home. Little did I know that God had other plans for me.
St Francis Rector, Revd Paul Germond, flanked by Church Wardens Theo Coggin (left) and Patience Dlamini (right, partially obscured) follow Server Clementine Nishimwe at the head of the Palm Sunday Procession along the main road of Parkview today. You can listen to Paul’s Palm Sunday sermon here: http://bit.ly/2nuDPGZ
Posted on behalf of Reverend Canon Cynthia Botha Date of sermon: 26 July 2015 (9th Sunday after Pentecost) Where: St Francis There are two important stories in the gospel for today –you will see we are reading from the gospel of John – the feeding of the 5000 and immediately following that – Jesus walking … Continue reading
