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WOMEN'S
WORLD
DAY OF
PRAYER
Friday 6th
March 2009
St James Church Elstead at 10.30 a.m.
This year's service comes from one of the most uniquely diverse countries in the Pacific
Ocean. Have a look at these statements which relate to the inhabitants:
- The indigenous peoples are one of the most heterogeneous
in the world.
- There are more than 1,000 cultural groups which are
the root of society, resulting in many different languages, expressions of art, dances,
costumes, music and architecture.
- Many unusual customs prevail - such as initiations
of adolescents into adulthood for both males and females.
- A matrilineal and patrilineal system where in the
former children inherit names and land through their mother and in the latter through
their father but, nevertheless, inequality is a crucial concern for women.
- They are governed by a constitutional monarchy.
- The Papuans have light brown skin and curly hair.
- The New Guineans and Islanders have dark brown skin
and frizzy hair.
- The Bougainvilleans are darker or black in their skin
colour.
You will have deduced that the country is Papua New Guinea which consists of over 600 islands
with beautiful landscapes endowed with rich natural resources; but there are many social issues
including violence. The Christian denominations there realised that they had to unite to work
together to try to help this diverse society overcome and solve its problems. It is out of
this unity that this year's theme developed
'In Christ there are many members yet one body'.
Everybody is invited to this service where we will hear more about the country.
For more information phone 702554 For car lifts phone 703219
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SURREY
COUNTY
COUNCIL'S
LOCAL
COMMITTEE.
I recently received this information which may be of interest to village residents Ed
In April 2002, the Council set up Local Committees in each of Surrey's 11 boroughs and
districts. Meetings are held locally and members of the public are welcome to attend. The
public can ask questions and submit petitions on local Surrey County Council issues.
The purpose of these committees is to
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- give communities a bigger say over decisions affecting
them
- help organisations work more closely together at a
local level
- be more responsive to people in Surrey.
Local Committees have delegated powers and budgets to:
- take important local decisions
- promote effective partnership working with the borough,
district, parish and town councils, and other organisations such as health and the Police.
The role of the Local Committee is to:
- take decisions on local highways issues, and also
support local projects and actions which make a difference to the local community
- review the performance of the Council's services
in the local area and recommend improvements if necessary
- identify community concerns on key issues, and take
action locally or represent these views to the Council, where the County Council would
need to support the change.
The Waverley Representative is : David North - email David.North@surreycc.gov.uk
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