FAMILY
FAMILY AND FELLOWSHIP
We seek to live out our core value of family and fellowship by offering opportunities throughout the year for people to get to know each other on a social level.
This is where you'll find activities aimed at different groups of people in different age groups.
Men's Fellowship
The Brackenhurst Methodist Men's Fellowship comprises a group of between 40 to 70 men who meet at 07h15 on the third Saturday of each month. Generally held at the church, we sing modern hymns for 15 minutes and have breakfast for 30 minutes. At 08h00 we have a guest speaker who provides us with a 45 minute talk on his area of expertise. Fifteen minutes of questions and answers follow. We guarantee that you will be ready to go home by 09h00 which allows you to do all the necessary chores around the house.
Meeting and interacting with the other men of the church is an important aspect of the Men's Fellowship group. Once a year we have a weekend camp at Suikerbosrand where we have a multitude of spiritual and sporting activities, and we also encourage fellowship between all ages and groups in the church, for example with our annual barn dance.
To join please contact Richard Rudling 011 867 3008.
Women's Auxiliary
The motto of the Women’s Auxiliary is “To know Christ and to make Him Known”
There are many ways in which we try to do this.
The word auxiliary has the meaning of assisting or supporting and in many ways this is what we seek to do as we try to respond to the needs around us. We seek to support our members and individuals and groups in the Church who have needs of many descriptions. The support includes visiting, keeping contact, providing 'Love boxes', donations or helping with catering.
Fundraising events are organized with the aim of making money so that we can support projects. Our main fundraising event is the Mothers Day Morning Market.
We are actively involved with the following projects:
We meet on the 2nd Saturday afternoon of the month at 14h30. The meetings vary in topic and format. Speakers address us on a variety of topics from devotional issues, medical, travel, opportunities for service and we try to include something that is just for fun.
The WA is open to all women – we would love to have you join us.
Contact: Maureen at 082 298 2228, Cecelia at 011 867 1304 or Meryl at 082 336 1089.
Marriage
Marriage Preparation: "Prepare" is an excellent, professional programme for those who want to prepare for their marriage on an individual couple basis. We believe you need and deserve only the best in preparation for your marriage.
The Marriage Course is an eight-week course which teaches couples how to build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. The course is run from time to time and includes an audio-visual presentation prepared by Nicky and Sila Lee of Holy Trinity Brompton where the Alpha course originated.
Wedding Services can be booked through the church office. Contact us for a wedding brochure or speak to Debby Rudling at 011 900 1503.
Funerals & Garden of Remembrance
Funerals: We are available to assist you with the arranging of a funeral service which includes prayers, Bible readings, hymns and flowers. A tea at a nominal fee is also provided. Trained counsellors are available to meet the needs of the family.
The Garden of Remembrance provides a serene, final resting place for our loved ones and is a private garden where a loved ones' ashes can be placed along with a remembrance plaque, or it can simply be a way to remember those dear to us by means of a plaque on the Wall of Remembrance. There is a fee involved and cost for the plaque depending on the number of words required. Short memorial services can also be arranged.
These services are available to all members and non-members of the Church. Contact the church office at 011 900 1503 for more information.
'Indaba Entle' Coffee Shop
'Indaba Entle', which means 'good conversations / meetings', is open Tuesday to Friday 09h00 to 16h00. Come along and enjoy freshly baked cakes, delicious toasted sandwiches and mouthwatering cappuccinos.
The coffee shop is also open every Sunday after the evening service for supper and fellowship and on the last Sunday of the month after the 07h45 service for tea and cake. Catering for special functions can also be arranged.
Please contact Susan Doran on 011 900 1503.
Ministry to Seniors
Young at Hearts meets the last Thursday of every month at 10h00. All seniors are welcome for tea, eats and entertainment! To be part of this vibrant ministry please contact Ohna Jeffrey on 011 867 0899.
Bingo for Seniors meets every third Thursday of the month from 09h30 in the Church Hall. For more information please contact Jenny du Toit on 011 869 9439.
