South African family join in Gamston’s school life

School children at Gamston, near Retford, will have a chance to find out about life in South Africa tomorrow (Friday, 4th July 2008) when they have a visit from a vicar from the Diocese of Natal.

The Revd Moses Thabethe, will be visiting Gamston Church of England Primary School from 1pm tomorrow, along with his wife Thuli and son Lungelo. The family will take part in an interactive assembly with the children and will also spend time in various classes, answering questions and sharing stories of South Africa.

Photo opportunity:

There will be opportunities for photos at the school with the Thabethe family and children from 1.30-2pm on Friday, 4th July 2008 . Gamston C of E school, Stanboard Lane, Gamston, Nr Retford, Nottinghamshire DN10 6AY

Moses is the link officer for the Diocese of Natal, and alongside his parish work in Durban he also helps build up the partnership opportunities between the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham and the Diocese of Natal. This is his second visit to the diocese.

During his three week stay, Moses and his family are based in the parish of Gotham and will spend time visiting a number of parishes and projects across the diocese. On Sunday 6th July he will spend time in Gotham, East Leake, Normanton and Kingston. Then on Monday, 7th July he will spend a day with Area Dean of Worksop, the Revd Sarah Clark, in Carlton in Lindrick in the north of the diocese.

A highlight of his visit will be meeting up with Steve Simmonds, a Church Army Captain, who also coordinates the ‘Street Pastor’ project in Nottingham city centre, on Wednesday 9th July at 2pm. Moses also hopes to get a taste of Nottingham’s night life, when he joins street pastors out in the city on Friday evening ( 11th July).

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