23rd March 2010

The Bishop met with the Churchwardens, Council, the Elders and Mike Jarnig

The Bishop assured the meeting that he was convinced that there was a rightness about relocating the church.
He stated that at the last Diocesan Planning Committee he had had an unease with the cost of the project and that he needed to meet and engage with the leadership of the Parish to get a deeper feel for the project.

Rob Jobling reported on what had happened since the Diocesan Planning Meeting.
He had met with Mike Jahnig, an engineer and parishioner, to ascertain what we can do with the R2m we have available for the project.

Mike Jahnig stated special attention had been given to the economy of the building; He would be meeting with Angela Plekker to look at modifying the design.

Bishop Rubin stated he is at peace about the project and believes that it is God’s way to move forward uncompromisingly.

As far as the 'old church building' is concerned, it does not need to be sold at present. A professional evaluaation will be obtained for the property.
Final decision on the sale of property rests with the Diocesan Trustees

Rob Jobling shared the vision that he has for a Pre–School to be built on the flat ground adjacent to the Rectory. This would bring young families into the ambit of the new church

Rob Jobling was commended for his untiring commitment to the project, for his guidance and his willingness to discuss, individually, the process with parishioners

Bishop Rubin expressed the sense of peace he has about the project and congratulated the Parish on their handling of it. He said that he was sold on the concept.

Bishop Rubin asked that Rob Jobling, John Cook and Mike Jahnig meet with Keith Alcock and the Planning Sub-Committee to discuss procedures. Keith Alcock will report to the Bishop

Bishop Rubin assured the Parish that we have his commitment to the project and said that if meetings needed to be called with Diocesan Committees he will treat them with an urgency to get the Project going.