Sheppie Snippets: Church to hold conference

Radiant Life Ministries in Mynah Road, Palmview is holding a ‘City Church Conference Port Shepstone’. Guest speaker is Pastor Thamo Naidoo from Gate Ministries in Sandton, Johannesburg. The conference will be held over four days from July 4 to 7.

A once-off payment of R100 per person for the day conference will be charged. On Wednesday, July 4, the conference starts at 7pm; on Thursday and Friday it runs from 8.30am to 1pm and again at 7pm; on Saturday 8.30am to 1pm. All are welcome.

To register email citychurchfellowship1@gmail.com or contact Pastor Rufus Latchmigadu at 083 3012120.

Annual general meeting

The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramanior Alayam extends a warm invitation to the public and all temple organisations to its annual general meeting to be held at the Umbango temple hall on Friday, June 29 at 6.30pm.

Guest speaker is Rags Govender, a teacher at RA Engar Primary. Supper and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Jason Govender at 084 2508875.

Lions’ show

The South Coast Lions’ Show is set to take place at the Port Shepstone Country Club from this Friday, June 29 to July 1.

Ugu Jazz

Get your ticket early for the Ugu Jazz Arts festival set to take place at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre in Gamalakhe this Saturday, June 30. Live performances by Zonke, Naledi Brown, Skye Wanda, Oliver Mtukudzi and many more. Tickets are available at Computicket.

Hospice AGM

South Coast Hospice will hold its 35th annual general meeting at St Michael’s Sands Hotel on Thursday, July 5 at 2 for 2.30pm. Guest speaker is Carel Nolte, who is a Comrades charity runner. Light refreshments will be served. For further details call 039 6823031.

Tennis tournament

Join a fun and exciting tennis tournament ‘July fun tournament’ specially for beginners and intermediate players of all ages. The tournament will be held at the Umtentweni Tennis Club next Thursday, July 5 from 8.30am to 2pm. All sections will play a round robin. There will also be a starting time for a ‘Lollipop’ tournament for children under 10, 12 and 14. Please note that everyone must attempt an overhead serve on the first serve. For further information contact Julia Christiansen at 039 6952351 or 083 4581806 or email julia2002@telkomsa.net.

Legacy concert

Turning Point Ministries is hosting a grand legacy concert in memory of Reverend Sam Owdbehari. The event will be held at the church at 20 Victory Road, Lions Grove.

The original date was set for July 21 but has moved to the following week July 28 at 7pm. It’s a fund-raising event to complete Reverend Owdbehari’s vision of seeing the church ceiling and floors complete.

The concert is a mix of some of his favourites including comedian Maeshni Naicker and Idols 2013 top 10 contestant Crystalene Nair. All proceeds to go towards completing the church.

Tickets cost R100 per person. For further information contact Samantha at 078 5059243 or Rosan at 064 5268503.

Temple prayer

The Shree Raam Narayan Mandir in Marburg invites all to its annual Ganga Pooja (river and beach prayer) to be held at My Den, Oslo Beach on July 28 at 2pm. The mandir will also observe Pancho Pooja, a public prayer, at the mandir on July 29 at 7.30am. Guest speaker is Ranjith Ramnarain. Enjoy a session of Debi Maa Ki Pachra and kirtans by Vikesh Moonilall. Lunch will be served. For further information contact Singh Samsunder at 039 6854767.

Marilyn medical fund

The committee of Marilyn Medical Fund is in the process of raising much-needed funds for Marilyn Rampersad , who suffers from pulmonary hypertension. The fund is holding a raffle at a cost of R10 a ticket. One could be the lucky winner of a 2 200-litre water tank generously sponsored by Easy Drain. Last year’s lucky raffle ticket winner was Ram Ramduth of Port Shepstone. The committee encourages all to assist, whether by donation or taking part in the raffle. The draw date will be August 4. For more information contact the chairman, Kaveer Surujpal, at 076 7228714 or vice-chairman, Atish Krishna at 083 945 6633.

Bread of Heaven

The annual Bread of Heaven fun run is set to take place at Port Shepstone Senior Primary School on September 8. Each ambassador runner is expected to raise a minimum of R500 by way of sponsorships and donations. The ambassador run is a 10km run and starts at 7am. Remember one does not need to be an ambassador runner to raise funds. Funds can be raised and handed to the Bread of Heaven organising committee. There will be a 5km fun run/walk with registration starting at 7.30am and the walk starting at 8.15am. Fun walk fees are R20 for children 5 to 18 and R50 for adults.

Bread of Heaven feeding scheme is operated by a team of volunteers who, on a daily basis, prepare sandwiches for the children and deliver them to nine schools in the area. The organisation gets no funding whatsoever from the government and relies heavily on public donations, business sponsorships, small grants-in-aid, voluntary contributions and local fund-raising drives such as fun runs, raffles and tuck shops. For further information on the run contact Gordon Michael at 073 5104453 or Pastor Reggie John at 082 8227399.

News to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday at fax 039 6823028 or email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.

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