1. BACKROUND
The Potters House Family Church is a Pentecostal Church which holds a belief that Jesus Christ is a Son of God and its members must be born again, be baptized by immersion in water and live a Holy Life. Under the Leadership of Bishop and Lady Bishop Ntombela, the church structure has been developed which consists of various Departments with the aim of expanding the Kingdom of God as stipulated in the Vision and Mission statement of the Church. Amongst the church departments the Men’s Fellowship forms part of them. The current document presents the Potters House Family Church Men’s Fellowship vision, mission statement, objectives and activities, include the annual plan that are aimed at supporting the Pastoral Team’s Vision.
2. VISION
The purpose of the Potter’s House Family Church Men’s
Fellowship is to create an environment where men are motivated and encouraged
to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are challenged to
discover, develop and use their spiritual and practical gift to serve the Great
Commission.
3. MISSION
PHFC Men’s Fellowship exist to capture men’s heart
with the gospel, to encourage men to play their part in the life of the
congregation which will enable them to be true servant leaders in the family,
church, work place and society at large.
4. OJECTIVES
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To submit to
the Pastoral Team by supporting the vision of the Potters House Family Church;· In our gatherings we intend to Fellowship together as we study the Word of God so that we are better equipped to feed ourselves, our families and others from the scriptures;
· To support one another in prayer and friendship;
· To challenge and teach men the Biblical manhood principles;
· To respond to men’s true spiritual needs by putting Christ at the Centre and focus on spiritual development;
· To be fuelled by prayer and believe that God responds to our prayers, so we pray for situations that needs God’s response;
· To be true servants, as God has called us to serve others as he served, Mark 10:42-45;
· To build relationships that impact each other for God;
· To do everything with quality and Excellency because we are God’s representatives.
MEN’S
FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP TEAM
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| Mr Zakhele Dlamini: Chairperson |
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SURNAME AND NAMES
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DESIGNATION
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FELLOWSHIP’S
RESPONSIBILITY
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Dlamini
Zakhele
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Chairperson
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Ministry
Oversight and Development
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Thwala Themba
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Deputy
Chairperson
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Counselling/
Upliftment /Branch oversight
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Shange Sazi
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Secretary
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Administration
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Mabhena
Mandla
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Treasurer
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Fundraising/Finances/Economic
Development
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Sithebe
Silindokuhle
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Spiritual
Coordinator
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Services and
Programming
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JojoGugulethu
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Co-Spiritual
Coordinator
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Praise and
Worship/Music
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Ntshangase
Lemmy
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Event’s
Organizer
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Special
Events
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Rasenyalo
Rodney
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Co-Events
Organizer
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Hospitality/
Men’s Health Affairs
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Ø Inhloko
Ø Empowerment service with the Bishop
Ø Men’s month (July)
Ø Mini- conferences (Volkrust, Mfundweni and Blaaubosch )
Ø Annual conference
Ø Men’s Fellowship Fast and prayer
Ø Sports day with David’s Fellowship
Ø Fundraising
Ø Outreach programme
6.
ACTION PLAN
2014
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ACTIVITY
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MONTH
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OBJECTIVES
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Inhloko
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22 February 2014
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Aimed at equipping men on
the objectives of the Department.
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Empowerment service with Bishop
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31 May 2014
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Spiritual Development for
men and teach men Biblical manhood Principles.
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Fasting & Prayer
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27 June 2014
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Developing kind of men
that are fuelled by prayer.
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Empowerment service with
David Fellowship
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11 July 2014
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Build relationship with young
men; help in developing them in all aspects of their life to become mature
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Sports with David
Fellowship
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19 July 2014
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Engaging in sport and
social activities with our young men.
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Mini conferences
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16 August 2014: Emfundweni
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these are part of outreach
programmes aimed at reaching out men in our branches, Volkrust, Mfundweni &
Blaaubosch
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Mini conferences
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20 September 2014:
Blaaubosch
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these are part of outreach
programmes aimed at reaching out men in our branches, Volkrust, Mfundweni
& Blaaubosch
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Men’s Conference
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10 – 11 October 2014
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A big Annual gathering
that is aimed at building and grow men in their relationship with God:
various topics are selected to be addressed in the conference
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Year-End function
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5 – 6 December 2014
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outreach programme &
getting together for men
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7.
CONCLUSION
The Men’s’ Fellowship wish
to thank the wonderful support and the guidance of the pastoral team, Bishop
and Lady Bishop Ntombela. Under their leadership the Men’s Fellowship as a
department has discovered itself and the purpose of its existence. As stipulated in one of objectives; it is our commitment as Men’s Fellowship to do everything with quality and excellence in support of the vision of His Grace, Bishop Mahlobo!
