Sheppie Snippets: Turning Point Ministries’ Legacy concert soon
It's a fund-raising event to realise Rev Owdbehari's vision of seeing the church ceiling and floors complete.
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 this Saturday, July 28 at 7pm. It’s a fund-raising event to realise Rev 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.
Tamil prayer
One of the grandest festivals of the South Indian community is the Mariamman prayer (porridge prayer). The word Mari has a Tamil origin meaning ‘rain’ and the Tamil word Amman means ‘mother’. She was worshipped by the ancient Tamils as she was believed to bring rain and hence prosperity to them as their vegetation was mainly dependent upon rain. The Port Shepstone Tamil Association will hold its annual Maha Mariamman prayer at the temple on Sunday, July 29 at 10.30am.
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Everyone is welcome to join in paying homage to the divine Mother Mariamman. Lunch will be served. For further information contact Dinah Naidoo at 083 781 3853 or Guru P Ganasen at 074 4608107. The temple will also be observing the monthly Ganesha Prayer on Tuesday, July 31 at the temple at 6.30pm.
Time for worship
Everyone is invited to attend the ‘United Night of Worship’ to be held at Port Shepstone Civic Centre this Friday, July 27 from 6pm. The following gospel ministers will be leading the worship: Martin PK, Peter Tobe, Pastor Ncanda, Bonga Diko, Buhle Mnyandu, Xolo Nzama, Asanda Makhaluza, Lethu Nhlumayo and the Gofirm Choir. Tickets cost R100 per person. To book contact Sharmitha at 078 8284710.
Beach 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 this Saturday, 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. Officiating priest is Pundit Aview Misra. For further information contact Singh Samsunder at 039 6854767.
Priest prayer
The Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sabha Mandir will celebrate Guru Purnima together with the Shree Raam Narayan Mandir at My Den on the beach this Friday, July 27 at 2pm. For further information contact Veena Lakhan at 079 5220794.
Community bonfire
Active Citizens’ Movement (ACM) is calling on South Coasters to attend its ‘Port Shepstone Community Bonfire’ a get-together where family and friends can meet and greet each other. The organisation invites all to bring meals and share with each other while getting to know one another. A bonfire will be lit by members of ACM and will also provide fire for those wanting to braai. The event will be held at Hope Park in Marburg on August 3 at 6pm.
Pastor Reggie John said the main aim of the event is getting the community together and creating awareness. It’s not a formal meeting, it’s free and open to all. No alcohol or loud music will be allowed. ACM is non-aligned, non-partisan and designed to promote and develop active citizenry within communities, regions and the country. For further information contact Pastor Bongani Khumalo at 083 5440270 or Thiruschini Naidoo at 076 4532040.
Marsec Class of 98
Marburg Secondary’s class of 1998 will be holding its 20-year reunion at St Michael’s Sands Hotel on Saturday, August 11 at 4.30pm. Dress code is smart casual and the charge is R350 per person. For more information contact Desan at 084 4991615 or Sundeep at 073 5098575 or Shamin at 072 3159683.
Harry and the Gupta
The Port Shepstone and Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sahba Mandir together with Mega Zone Media will present ‘Harry and the Gupta’, Durban’s ‘Con of Cons’ meets Joburg’s ‘Don of Dons’. The show will be staged at Marburg Secondary School hall on August 18 at 8pm. Tickets cost R150, R180 and R250 (VIP). After the comedy show, also catch Nagara Touch from 10pm to midnight. For further information contact Veena Lakhan at 079 5220794.
Comedy show
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam will host a Dingaling Productions, ‘Licence to Thrill’ at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre on Friday, August 31 at 8pm. Tickets cost R100 per person. No under-16 are allowed. For further information contact Jason at 084 2508875 or Mickesh at 072 2024242.
News to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday at fax 039 6823028 or email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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