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IMIZAMO YETHU
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON'S DESK
November 2011
Dear Friends,
We have recently celebrated 15 years of service from the time that Iziko Lobomi officially opened it's doors to the community of Imizamo Yethu in 1996. We deliberated whether this was in fact a "birthday" celebration or an "anniversary" and opted for the more joyous connotation of a birthday celebration and all that that implies. In true African style a braai (or bar-b-que for the benefit of our overseas friends) was held at Iziko Lobomi last month and the food was shared amongst all the various churches and individuals who joined us for this happy occasion.
Very soon families all over the world will be joining together too, to celebrate the most important birthday of the year, December 25th, the day our Saviour was born. It is always amusing to think of us in the southern hemisphere sweltering in the heat of summer yet vehemently holding on to the tradition of a hot roast turkey dinner! On reflection though, isn't it what we hold on to that defines who we are, our beliefs, our relationships, our quest for justice and forgiveness? To think that the birth of one small infant born 2,000 years ago could have encapsulate all this, as the old hymn resounds, .......... "Our hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight".
Wherever you may be celebrating Christmas this year may you know the heartfelt gratitude for your continued love and support is being sent with this message, but more importantly, may you truly know the peace and joy of Christmas as it was intended to be.
Thank you for your loyal support of the HBCCA, the members of the executive committee and staff join me in wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Enkosi.
Blessings,
Lesley McCall
Chairperson for the HBCCA
Any donation will be much appreciated and funds can be deposited into the following bank account:
Banking Details:
Account Name: Hout Bay Christian Community Association
Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa
Branch: Sea Point Branch Code 024-109
Current Acc. no: 071 103 627
SWIFT Code: SBZAZAJJ
Branch Postal Address: PO Box 983, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Branch Physical Address: 220 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
A note to our overseas supporters:
The easiest way to make a donation is simply to write out a cheque and post it to the HBCCA in South Africa. We will deposit your cheque on receipt and the bank will take care of the rest.
Our postal address is:
Hout Bay Christian Community Association
PO Box 26279, Hout Bay 7872 Cape Town, South Africa
OVERSEAS EFTs
Electronic fund transfers from overseas banks are expensive and often very cumbersome. However, the choice is yours. If asked by your bank for an IBAN Code – no code is unfortunately available from us. Donors are advised to request SWIFT-code transfers which can only be done at your physical bank and take between 2 - 4 working days.
No Internet transfers possible from bank accounts outside the Republic of SA.
SA Internet banking enquiries: +27 11 299 4701
IF YOU NEED FURTHER HELP or INFORMATION:
Please do not hesitate to contact Hennie Jacobs (HBCCA Treasurer) at +27 21 790 6951 (during the day) or send an e-mail to: hwjacobs@mweb.co.za
HOUT BAY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Hout Bay, Cape Town
South Africa