Vote of Thanks for our Opening Ceremony

Good morning to all our Honorable Guests, Ladies, Gentleman, Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

What a fantastic opportunity this is for me to give you the Vote of Thanks for this Day. “The Official Opening Ceremony of Isaiah’s Umuzi Wothando”.

Just like the Body of Christ works together as one so our Team has done to make this day what it has been. Not one person has worked alone but we have all worked together, some have done more than others but without each one - the enjoyment of this day would not have been possible.

Please accept my apologies if I fail to mention you by name, this is not intentional and for those of you who know me, you know that public speaking is not one of my strongest points – nonetheless I will do my best to remember – or should I say at least read them from the list I have compiled.

Firstly to all of you who are here present, what a testimony of God’s provision – each one of you has played a special part in the fruitation of this Ministry – Loving God’s Children. We thank you - no matter how big or how small you deem your deed to have been, thank you for being a special part of this Team.

To those with whom we had the priviledge of planning this day, directly or indirectly, thank you for your team-work.

Special mention of Mrs Beauty Moyo who has co-ordinated all of us for our specific tasks & also Mrs Joyce Mbiba who has managed the same. Thanks to Mrs Kalinga of Ladies Link for assisting in the arrangement of the teas. Occasionally we liased with Martin and Pastor Ray – just kidding guys - your input was important.

Despite financially tricky times, it never ceases to amaze me how generous the Bulawayo Community are. Many people have contributed to the success of today’s events either in providing finances, goodies or services. We’d like to thank them all for their gifts shared with particular mention to :-

Bulawayo Baptist Church for use of their equipment
Sofia & Beks – African Bush Camps
Plastopak Coldrink Sedgemoor Milk & Cheese Mr & Mrs A. Ncube Matabeleland Inns
Lobels Biscuits Ascot Farm Supplies
Girls College Maria Fidelis School UK
The Security Staff & The Ushers
Chris Poole Photography Services
Innocent & the Video Crew
Oya – Our Sound Man

The spread of teas was definitely a joint venture and special thanks must go to all of those who played a part in supplying these eats, and serving them too.

Jenny Nortier, Tembi & the Baptist Ladies Link Team
Melanie Jones Angela Motsi Aunty Sheila Cynthia Wilson Gladys Wilson Elaine Giga
Saadiya Esat Chantelle Gibson
Rob & Jane du Preez & Family
Martin & Mercy
Selbourne Park Christian Centre Members
The Rock Church Members

We remember those near and far who could not be here today and thank them for their prayers.

Our families are always there to support us and in the midst of all our rushing around we often forget to thank them, so I take this as an opportunity to thank my husband for being such a great support - thanks Kev. I'm sure I speak for Martin too - thank you Mercy for always understanding. Thank you Kulekane for all the running around you do for us, especially the errands you run, collecting and dropping off the children. Yours deeds do not go unnoticed.

The Staff of Isaiah’s Umuzi Wothando have worked tirelessly as they always do and we thank each one of them for their dedication to this Home. We really do appreciate the hours you spend with our precious children.

When we all leave this place today we remember those who stay behind to clean up and continue the work of the Lord. Thank you to the carers and the volunteers. May God bless you for the work you do !

Thank you again to each and every one of you for your support, yesterday, today, tomoro and always. Each one of you is a blessed and special part of this Home.

Luv ‘n’ friendship in the Lord always - God bless.