Our Ministries

The Lyttelton Methodist Church is organised into a variety of Ministries, some directed towards members of the church and others directed to non-members. These ministries serve the congregation and the wider community and has been in place for many years.

All is welcome, as you don’t need to be a member of the church to participate in a ministry.


Friends Who Care

 Mission Leader: Lin Goldhill
Started in 1999. I had watched a TV documentary on what the Salvation Army was doing for children affected and effected by HIV/Aids. The Holy Spirit kept nudging me to get involved. I started by inviting..

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Jolly Jumblers

 Mission Leader: Eunice Wilson
These sales started way back in the 1990’s, the team, some of whom have been involved since the inception, are a ‘jolly lot’! Over the years the sales have proven popular with the local community and beyond..

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Samaritans

 Mission Leader: Shirley Fynn
This project was started in July 1990 by Owen and Sharon Calverley from Olifantsfontein with the assistance of Doug Lees. Sharon and Owen had observed many children walking long distances

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Women's Manyano

 Mission Leader: Zandi Mogiba
Way back in the early 1900’s Mrs Florence Brookes had a dream. Her vision was a bold and brave one in a male dominated society that of linking un-cordinated and isolated women’s groups...

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Young Men's Guild

 Mission Leader: Vuyani Hako
In the 1960’s the Men’s League “sprung up to flourish”. Meetings took place in member’s homes. Since the 1980’s MEN’s BREAKFASTS were held occasionally and were a source of fellowship..

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Kairos

 Mission Leaders:
John Francis
& Sine Mputa
An international ministry, birthed by Emmaus. Kairos is made up of Christian volunteers from many different denominations who come together to answer God’s call to visit and befriend.

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Caring Cooks

 Mission Leaders:

To be ill, or in distress, or hospitalised and concerned about family members finding it difficult to cope yet knowing there is a church family who understands and cares, relieves the risk...

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Men's Fellowship

 Mission Leaders:
In the 1960's the Men's League "sprung up to flourish". Meetings took place in member's homes. Since the 1980's MEN's BREAKFASTS were held occasionally and were a source of fellowship and...

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Youth Works

 Mission Leaders:
One wonders if Mrs Smart realised, when she started a small Sunday School in her home over 70 years ago, that she was continuing a work begun by the founder of Sunday Schools, an Englishman...

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Growth Groups

 Mission Leaders:
In the early days Bible studies were held in the church. With the increase in church members the decision was made to form groups where people met regularly in member’s homes for fellowship...

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