“I have called you by your name, you are mine”
Isaiah 43:1
St Francis Presbyterian Church, Waterkloof
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Join us as we worship together and serve our community. Each member brings their unique story and perspective, enriching our collective experience. Our services are primarily in English to accommodate our diverse congregation, ensuring that everyone feels at home. Come and be part of our journey of faith at St Francis Presbyterian Church.
Welcome to our St Francis Presbyterian Church Website
A PLACE WHERE GOD ENABLES EVERYONE FOR HIS WORK;
NO ONE IS LEFT OUT IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE
At St Francis Presbyterian Church, we embrace DIVERSITY and foster a welcoming environment for everyone.
Our congregation, formed by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, is a testament to our mission of unity in Christ.
Since our establishment, we have been passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and building a community that honors God's teachings.
MORE ABOUT US
We are a small, diverse group with a common faith in Jesus that gathers on Sundays for worship. We are fully inclusive, comprising members of different cultural, racial, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including brothers and sisters from Malawi, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ruanda, and others. Whatever your culture, language, race, nationality or economic status, you are welcome to worship God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in unity with us. Our services are in English to cater for all nationalities, but home languages include English, Afrikaans, German, Dutch, isiZulu, isiXhosa, seSotho, seTswana, Shona, Timbuka, and others. Occupations are also wide-ranging: academics, engineers, teachers, lawyers, accountants, consular staff, municipal and government officials, domestic workers, gardeners, caregivers, administrators, managers, and retirees. Despite our differences, members are open and accepting of each other, showing mutual respect and concern. We are warm, friendly and informal with everyone participating freely, including the children. There's a spread of ages, but only a few teens, which makes us sad. We are multi-generational in approach, with friendships encouraged across the ages and many events planned for people of different ages to mingle and interact.
110+ congregational members to date
With a dedicated Leadership team and Minister, there is an exceptionally strong spiritual bond amongst all members, regardless location, age or personal circumstances.
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HOW WE ARE STRUCTURED
THERE IS NO HIERARCHY!
Jesus is the head; we are the body.
Every member plays an equally important role as part of Christ's body. There are church leaders elected by the congregation to serve as ordained elders for spiritual oversight, pastoral care and governance as well as a stewardship board for the temporal management of resources including property, equipment, finances, and staff.
Our minister, Rev Alan is a teaching Elder among governing Elders. He chairs the Session meetings as its Moderator and serves in an ad hoc capacity on the Stewardship Board. Members are allocated to a district under the care of an Elder to ensure effective pastoral care and to build a sense of community.
Stewardship looks at the following aspects:
• Property: Management, repairs, maintenance, and upgrading of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Finances: Responsible management and reliable audited records of all income and expenditure.
• Risk management: Appropriate legal agreements and insurance to ensure effective risk management as required.
• Governance: Proper structures and procedures according to our UPCSA Manual of Faith and Order. There is regular representative attendance at the quarterly meetings of Tshwane Presbytery and compliance with decisions taken at this level, including regular payment of assessments.
Our relationship with God in
PRAYER • In small groups, at 08:30 before Sunday services. • In our Sunday services with prayers of praise, confession supplication, thanksgiving, and intercession. • Through our daily personal prayers at home. BIBLE STUDY • Reading and preaching God's word at Sunday services. • Daily devotions, inter alia, from ‘Faith for Daily Living’. • Daily personal Bible study at home. PRAISE AND WORSHIP • Hymns and choruses at our Sunday services. • The sacraments of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month; and baptism, often at all-ages worship so the children are reminded of the significance of their own baptism. • Flower arrangements and Sunday duties, like greeting people at the door, doing Bible readings serving tea, etc. • Everything we do for God at church and in our daily lives.
Healthy relationships in the congregation through
DISCIPLESHIP • Sunday school and youth to build up our young people. • Quarterly new members' orientation programmes. • Occasional leadership and training workshops. • Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly Bible study in small groups. PASTORAL CARE • Regular telephonic contact by the Minister and Elders. • Home and hospital visitation by the Minister. • Requests for prayers in pew leaflets, prayer request box, and after Sunday services. • Couples’ ministry & marriage enrichment. FELLOWSHIP • Refreshments and fellowship after Sunday services. • Home fellowship groups. both weekly and monthly. • Multi-generational fellow- ship events once a quarter with great fun and games for all. • Cross-generational friendships.
Establishing healthy relationships with the community by means of
COMMUNITY SERVICE • In partnership with organizations like Tshwane Leadership Foundation (TLF) to help meet the needs of the poor, homeless, sick, in Pretoria; RampUp for those living with disabilities; local schools in our feeder area; Brooklyn Retirement Centre, etc. SECOND HAND CLOTHING • Monthly second-hand clothing sales for those with limited resources.
Meet our team
I am Allan
Minister & Part Time Inreach
Ministry and Congregational well-being.
I am Mercy
Upreach
All worship services (Sunday’s, Easter, Christmas, Tenabrae, Ash Wednesday, Intercession.
I am PJ
Finance
Strategy regarding fund raising, finances inside the church, outside the church projects, forecasts.
I am Nonceba
Outreach
Thandanani, TLF and any other, secondhand clothing sale, yard sale, evangelism.
I am Neil
Church Property & Maintenance
Church ground maintenance, buildings (sanctuary, offices, school, flats), security, upgrades and improvements.
I am Bella
Communications, Graphic Design, Social Media
Communications and announcements, event planning, marketing, poster design, suggestions, new member introductions.
Important Message from the Finance Room
Regardless when you submit a payment via EFT, Payment Channel or using an envelope, PLEASE use the following references to enable the financial team to allocate payments and/or expenses to the correct category for Financial Statement purposes
Tithe
Tithe followed by your name and surname. For example: TitheBellaWeirSmith
Thanks Giving
Thanksgiving followed by your name and surname. For example: ThanksGiveMercyMpofu
Donations
Donantion followed by your name and surname. For example: DonateMonikaOdendaal
Your little help can make a big difference
Tithes can be processed through this secure channel.
In addition, every donation, no matter the amount, helps us make a difference, and your generosity will be greatly appreciated by those who benefit. Donate now and help us create a brighter future in the name of God!
We are collecting dry food items e.g., maize meal, rice, pasta, soups, tinned stuff, sugar, coffee, tea, salt etc.
e.g., Raised goods to sustain 6 homes during the winter month
e.g., 25 volunteers who assist with thee transport and handing out
St Francis Support
St Francis take hands with various partners and organisations in need
FAQ's
Here you can find the answers to the most frequently asked questions from members
Where can I find more information in hard copy about St Francis?
Contact Bella Weir-Smith, your link to all communications on 0827850050. She will send you a copy of our 15 page A5 booklet
If I need prayer, who do I contact?
Your Elder, appointed to you.
Does St Francis offer Sunday School?
Yes. We have an extensive curriculum for children all ages. Contact your Elder who will put you in contact with the Leader of our Sunday School
Do I need to present any formal documentation to become a members\?
No. All you need to do is scan the QR code on the notice board outside the church or leave a message at the bottom of this website
If I want to become an Elder, what is the process?
Contact Rev Allan Paswakbabiri on 0745535142
I write my own music and would love to become part of the St Francis Music portfolio. What do I do next?
Speak to Hildegard Joseph directly after any church sermon to help you get involved
Come shop at St Francis
Secondhand Clothing Shop is now open!
If you would like to view the shop, please speak to Nonceba. The shop is very low on winter clothes, so we humbly request donations
"Be the spark that ignites change through one act of compassion"
You want to become a member of St Francis?
Before you get started on your journey, walk through these steps which will guide you
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Make sure you meet Bella after a church sermon
Decide where you want to start
Or contact her on 0827850050, bellaweirsmith@gmail.com
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You will be added to a WhatsApp group
Do not miss out on all the announcements
When you are on the group, regular updates, daily devotions, event reminders and more will inform and serve you
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You will be allocated an elder
Your go-to person at St Francis
Your elder is your go-to person for anything. Share ideas, suggestions, need for prayer
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Once you are ready, you become a member
A formal welcome at church at a day reserved
Bring your family and friends with on that day. You will receive a welcome pack with everything you need to inform you.
The Truth
The Truth" by Megan Woods is a Christian contemporary song that emphasizes God's truth about individuals, urging listeners to find their identity in God's love and acceptance, rather than the lies of the world. The song serves as a reminder of one's value and worth as God's child
Privacy policy
Introduction
What information do we collect?
How do we use your information?
Do we make updates to this notice?
Introduction
Thank you for choosing St Francis Presbyterian Church in Waterkloof. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice with regard to your personal information, please contact us at stfrancispresby@gmail.com. The purpose of this privacy notice is to explain to you what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. If there are any terms in this privacy notice that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our Services immediately. Please read this privacy notice carefully, as it will help you understand what we do with the information that we collect.
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Engage with us in other related ways (Bella in Communications on 0827850050)
What information do we collect?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us at St Francis. The personal information we collect may include the following: Names; phone numbers; email addresses; mailing addresses, and other similar information. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
How do we use your information?
We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent. We use personal information collected via our Website for a variety of purposes described below. We use the information we collect or receive:
To send you communications on planned and/or events which took place so others can see what we do. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time.
Deliver targeted advertising to you. We may use your information to develop and display personalized content and updates.
Do we make updates to this notice?
Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
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St Francis Presbyterian Church, Waterkloof
St Francis Presbyterian Church, Dely Rd, Waterkloof, Pretoria
012 460 6803 / 0827850050
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