Anglican e-Life | 26 September 2012

25 Sep 2012

From the Word…

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise….confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.
(James 5:13,16)

At Synod our Bishop called us to a year of prayer and study:
“Therefore I stand before you today to call for a year of prayer and study so that we might better understand and receive the healing God offers, and furthermore be better equipped to offer God’s wholeness to others…”

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Anglican News & Events – 26 September 2012

News

1. Prayers

Please pray for ALL those affected by the proposal of school closures. We continue to pray also for Ryan, Tom, Selwyn, Laurie, Muriel, Don, Lynda, Sister Judith, Murray Walker (husband of deacon Lynne) who is seriously ill overseas, Jacqui Stevenson's sister Nicky in long term rehab after major surgery, and for the Warburtons following the death of Lionel.

2. Annual General Meeting, Anglican Care (Canterbury/Westland)

Tuesday, 16 October, 5.30pm (light refreshments), 6.00pm (meeting begins), Warren Hall, St Christopher’s Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Christchurch

The Chair and trust Board warmly invite you to the Anglican Care (Canterbury/Westland) AGM.

Mr Daniel Walker, the guest speaker, will talking on “Slavery, Freedom, and Grace”. Daniel has more than 20 years experience investigating the sexual exploitation of women and children as a detective in the New Zealand Police Force. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Nvader, a New Zealand initiative designed to effectively combat human trafficking around the world.

3. Leading your Church into Growth

Monday – Thursday, 5–8 November, Pudding Hill, Methven

This course is designed for clergy and lay leaders.

A residential workshop course for clergy and lay leaders. It is cross-tradition and inclusive to help you lead your church into growth. You can read more about the programme at http://grow.anglicanlife.org.nz/

Contact John Day for details: email mission@anglicanlife.org.nz or ring 021-277-2737.

4. Diocesan Handbook Updates

The Inter Diocesan Conference Reference Information (these are the blue pages in your book) has been updated and is now available.
If you require an update for your handbook, please email your request to Jo Barrett (dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz) and a set will be posted out to you.

5. Boundaries in Ministry

Level 1 – Saturday, 24 November (9am – 3pm approx)

Level 3 – Thursday, 22 November (9am – 1pm approx)

The last two courses for 2012 will be held at the end of November. If you are due to do either level 1 or 3 and are available to take some time in November to do it, then please contact Jo Barrett – dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz – to register.

6. Phone Callers Needed for Social Justice Project

The Social Justice Division is seeking volunteers to help us call every high school in New Zealand. Two kinds of volunteers are needed:

1) to call schools with a simple request;

2) to find school phone numbers from the web (no calling required).

Volunteers will be supporting a competition to raise awareness about cold rental housing. No background knowledge needed.

If you can spare a few hours, contact kate.v.day@gmail.com, or ring 027-635-7330.

7. Taizé Service, Woodend-Pegasus Parish

Sunday, 7 October, 7.00pm, St Barnabas Church, 147 Main North Rd, Woodend

Come and let the beautiful music wash over you and inspire you, the lovely ambience calm and restore you. Feel free to participate or simply to relax in God's presence.

There will be a light supper to follow or you may choose to depart in silence.

8. Advent-Christmas Changing Gears

Tuesday, 13 November, 7.00–9.00pm, St Barnabas Church Hall, 8 Tui St, Fendalton

Join us for an evening of craft, fun, and sharing as we get ready for Christmas. We’d love to see your favourite Advent or Christmas idea, so please bring it along as we’ll have a time to share stories, crafts, recipes, and more!

If you have printed resources to share, please bring 20 copies (or we can photocopy on the night).

Gold coin donation. Supper provided.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Julie at julie@strandz.org.nz or 03-342-3556.

9. Tui Tui Tuia *: The Use of Māori in Worship in Te Tikanga Pākehā
(a valuable resource for all ministry units)

An easy-to-read resource to assist people to learn from the rich imagery from our natural world in the Māori text, as well as from the English, in our New Zealand Prayer Book/He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa.

It provides another way of encouraging Anglicans to grow on their bicultural journey through discovering the taonga of te reo Māori, integral to the Christian story of this country, and to our bicultural relationship. There are helpful guidelines on how and where to introduce use of the Māori text in the liturgy, and the good reasons for doing this.

Material from the book may be copied as required.

This book, published by the Bicultural Education Committee, Diocese of Christchurch, is an edited and expanded version of material originally prepared by Joan Metge, in consultation with Māori experts, Rev’ds Maori Marsden, John Kamariera & Hone Kaa; Hepora Young and Shane Jones in the 1990s for the parish of St Peter's, Willis St, Wellington. It has also been used by many other Anglicans throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Convenient A5 sized, 47 page booklet, price $10.00 (p&p & GST included).

Contact Diocesan Bicultural Education Committee through Marjorie Smart 03 343 6607 or smartjam@xtra.co.nz

* The title refers to lines on p. 488 of the Prayer Book about our being reconciled and united in both suffering and hope:

Ka aru mātou i a te Karaiti, [We follow Christ

Tui, tui, tuia mātou, We are bound, bound, bound together,

Tui, tui, tuia ki te ora. bound, bound, bound together
into fullness of life.]

10. Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2012

Gavin Marriott Christchurch NZ

Bob Davis, International Chairman of The International Military Music Society, is staying in Christchurch over the Remembrance Day weekend, and he is going to be available for inclusion in a part of any church service that Sunday. Normally he is called upon in Auckland or overseas during that occasion, so it will be an honour to have him here. (The media will be interested.)

Remembrance Sunday this year is Armistice Day, but there is no need for a "dawn service" in conjunction with Bob’s visit. He normally gives a 1 minute talk, lays a Poppy at the altar, and reads a poem. It can be more or less. It is appropriate for there to be a sermon on honouring our fallen & peace (not glorification of war), or a Hymn. Often the congregation can places names of their fallen forebears on a board to be blessed.

Contact Bob through Gavin Marriott at iteach@xtra.co.nz

11. KEEPING GOOD COMPANY Children’s Holiday Theatre

Keeping Good Company present a further in their very popular series ‘Telling Tales’, a fun, interactive, and musical presentation of some of the parables of Jesus.

Times and venues are:

Monday, 1 October, 10.30am, St. Chad’s, Linwood

Tuesday, 2 October, 2.00pm, St. Silas’, Redwood

Wednesday, 3 October, 10.30am, St. Andrew’s, Diamond Harbour

Thursday, 4 October, 10.30am, Community Hall, Kirwee AND 2.00pm, Trinity Church, Darfield

Friday, 5 October, 10.30am, St. Peter’s, Upper Riccarton

For more information, contact the Rev’d. David Winfield on 03-322-8723 or davenjo@xtra.co.nz.

12. Annual Race Day at Riccarton Park

Saturday, 6 October, Riccarton Park

The always successful Race Day will be held at Riccarton Park this year. Parishes are warmly invited to make up a party and support this event. Hopefully, the earthquakes have gone and there will be no reason not to attend.

The all-up cost will once again be $25 per person, which includes a private room, entrance, race book, and sumptuous buffet meal (usually costing $27 itself).

RSVP to Parish of Upper Riccarton-Yaldhurst on 03-348-5653 by noon, Friday, 28 September at very latest.

13. Storm Water / Sewer Line inspection service

The Anglican Centre has negotiated with Alligator Drains to extend their inspection service to parishioners in the Diocese. The offer is $300 + GST for a printed report and DVD of storm water and sewer lines.

If there is earthquake-relatated damage found, EQC will pay for the cost of the repair to sewer and storm water drainage lines.

Contact Alligator directly on 0800-242-867 or 03-388-9943

or email info@alligatordrainage.co.nz , referencing “Church Property Trustees”.

Vacancies

14. St. John’s Latimer Square Church is seeking:

Director of Operations (full- or part-time position)

Closing date: Friday, 5 October 2012

The aim of this key role is to direct all supporting operations of the church, including communications, finance, buildings and event management. In addition, the successful applicant will assist as needed in the strategic planning of the ministry of the church.

Candidates should possess attention to detail and to have demonstrable evidence of technical abilities (eg, accounting, management systems) as well as a proven track record of ministry in a conservative evangelical church.

Further information including a full job description and remuneration package may be obtained from the Rev’d James de Costobadie at costa@stjohnschch.org .
Applications should include a curriculum vitae supported by two recent references and a statement of what the candidate believes is important in the ministry of a church.

Applications should be sent to:
The Minister
St John's Anglican Church
190 Worcester St
Christchurch 8011

This Week

15. Live below the Line

Monday – Friday, 24 – 28 September

A group of Anglicans will be participating in the Live below the Line campaign, in which each person will be fed on only $2.25 per day, for five days.

People all across the nation would love for you to join them on a journey to raise funds and experience a fraction of the reality of 1.4 billion people around the world (that’s more than 300 times the population of NZ!) who live in extreme poverty and hunger.

There are many ways to get involved:
• donate directly to the campaign;
• support those who are living below the line (with frugal recipes, prayer, etc.);
• live below the line with the many others nationwide;
• buy delicious fundraiser fair-trade fudge;
• share the campaign with others, and
• invite them along the journey.

To join us in our fight against extreme poverty, and to see who is involved, check out www.livebelowtheline.com/leaderboards/all/participants/network/4953 or

contact Kaz Yung, email kaz.yung@gmail.com or telephone 027-338-7353

16. Mission Partners Visit Diocese of Christchurch

September – October 2012

The Rev’d Murray & Fey Cotter (Albania) and the Rev’d Iri and Kate Mato (Ethiopia) will be in the Diocese this spring.

The Cotters for small groups from 24 -26 September and again from 1-3 October.

The Matos are available from 8-21 October.
From 14-21 October the Matos will be in South Canterbury
(Contact: Indrea Alexander indrea@xtra.co.nz 03-688-1076)

Otherwise, contact May Carrell mcarrell@xtra.co.nz 03-352-9999

17. Request for Information from Children’s Ministry workers and leaders

Submissions due by Friday, 28 September

I am writing to request your help to produce a report from Christchurch for the National Children’s and Family Ministry Strandz meeting, 18–19 October in Hamilton.

If you could provide some Celebrations and Challenges you have faced in the last year in your children’s ministry it would be awesome. Even a few lines about creative ways you have connected with children and their families without church buildings and spaces would help the rest of the country understand the creative hand of God on us here in Christchurch.

Any requests for help with resources or art equipment or anything else can be put in the report. Last year there was a genuine desire to help, so it would be great to offer specific ideas. The report needs to be ready by the beginning of October so it can be circulated to every diocese before the meeting.

Prayerful blessings and thanks,

Angela Brown

Christchurch Strandz representative

Email: brown_holmwood@xtra.co.nz or
ring 03-3513-442 or 027-335-0105

18. An Inspirational Night with Gary Endacott

Friday, 28 September 2012, 7.30pm, St Augustine’s Church (5 Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere)

Come and hear Gary share his humourous insights into facing challenges in life. He was born with cerebral palsy, and his parents were told he would not live. Instead he climbed Mt Kilimanjaro; ran the New York marathon and completed a number of other pursuits.

Tickets: $15 unwaged; $20 waged (includes wine/fruit juice and nibbles)

Proceeds to go towards our India short-term mission trip to John Morrison Orphanage.

Contact Paula Cox at St Augustine’s office to purchase tickets:
Ph 03-332-6627 or email: office@staugustines.org.nz

19. Considering a Vocation to Franciscan Community Life?

25 September – 4 October 2012

The Franciscan brothers are having a week of Community in Residence at Vaughan Park.

Saturday, 29 September 2012

During the week there will be a day of vocational reflection, targeted at single men who might be considering a vocation to Franciscan First Order community life.

The Friary of the Divine Compassion

Society of St Francis (Anglican Franciscan Brothers)

Telephone +64 7 856 6701 or email: friary@franciscan.org.nz

www.franciscan.org.nz

20. Michaelmas

Saturday, 29 September, 7:00 pm, S. Michael and All Angels, cnr Durham St and Oxford Terrace

The Clergy, Churchwardens and parishioners of S. Michael and All Angels invite you to join them to celebrate the Feast of S. Michael and All Angels. Bishop Victoria Matthews will preside and preach at the Solemn Festival Eucharist, which will be followed by supper.

Attending clergy are invited to vest and con-celebrate.

21. Country Fair and Crafts Day

Saturday, 29 September, 9.00am–1.30pm, Trinity Church, Darfield (cnr Bangor Road and SH 73)

Indoor and outdoor market stalls, crafts, food, baked goods, White Elephant stall, wool and knitted apparel, toys, plants, and used books.

Face painting and rocket launching for the children, plus a
Decorated Bicycle/Tricycle/Scooter Parade at 10.30 a.m. in the parking lot.

22. Fun Quiz Night

Saturday, 29 September, 7.30pm, Redcliffs Bowling Club, James Street, Redcliffs

Organise a team of 4-6 people and impress the rest!
Wide range of questions and prizes
All proceeds go to Ingwavuma Orphan Trust for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
Organised by a team from Sumner-Redcliffs Anglican Church

Cost $10 pp, $8 for senior/unwaged; nibbles provided, bar available.

Ring Rick on 03-3266-251 (parish office) or 03-384-7567 (home) for more info or to book tickets.

23. MEGA Book Sale

Saturday, 29 September, 9.00am – 4.00pm, St. Silas Anglican Church (cnr Tuckers Road and Main North Road, Redwood)

This church/community fundraiser will be offering books (new and second-hand), magazines, DVDs, CDs, games and puzzles, plus entertainment for the children.

24. St Peter's Restoration Clothing Sale

Saturday, 29 September, 9.00am – 3.00pm, St Peter’s Church, Upper Riccarton

Babies', children's and adults clothing, accessories and toys will be available at a quality clothing sale.

Very reasonable prices. Proceeds to the St Peter's restoration fund with our church badly in need of repair after the earthquake.

25. West Melton Garden Tour

Saturday, 29 September, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Please wear suitable shoes.

Devonshire teas and plant stall at St Pauls, West Melton

$10 per person
Tickets available from Gail 03-347-8443 or Penny 03-347-8139

26. Storry Scholarships

Applications must be received by Sunday, 30 September 2012

Applications are invited from young people for the Storry Scholarships, which provide financial assistance towards the cost of education to enhance a recognised talent, gift, or skill. Applicants must be under 20 years of age at the date of application.

Further information including application forms can be downloaded at http://www.anglicare.org.nz/Storry-Scholarship

or by emailing reception@anglicanlife.org.nz

or on 03-348-6960.

27. Back to Church Sunday

Sunday, 30 September 2012

At the end of September the ninth Back to Church Sunday will take place in thousands of churches across five continents. Now a book which explores Back to Church Sunday and how to make it more effective has been published to deepen the understanding of invitation.

Archbishop John Sentamu in the foreword says “This book is about helping churches re-learn how to make disciples. A challenge from the ‘Back to Church Sunday’ initiative, it goes right to the heart of what it is to be church, namely, worshipping God and infecting his world with the goodness of Jesus Christ. Ever since Philip first urged Nathanael to ‘come and see’ (John 1:46) the practice of invitation has been crucial to spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

The book is available on the following website http://www.unlockingthegrowth.com/book/

28. Christian World Service Seeks Parish Advocates

Michael Earle, Church Co-ordinator, is keen to extend the invitation to all our New Zealand churches who have given an ecumenical mandate to CWS to act on their behalf as their overseas aid and development agency since 1945.

Resource kits for this year's CWS Christmas appeal have recently been mailed to parishes. CWS is planning regional forums with local clergy and Parish Advocates to introduce them to this material in October/November in Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin - details will be put on our website next month.

Michael would be most grateful if you could give him the name and contact details of your CWS Parish Advocate , so he can send details of the forums. Thank you very much for your help in undertaking this.

CWS can also offer some speakers in the weeks leading up to and over Advent if you want to hear more about their work.

If you have any queries, do contact the CWS office at 03-366-9274.

29. KEEPING GOOD COMPANY Children’s Holiday Theatre

Keeping Good Company present a further in their very popular series ‘Telling Tales’, a fun, interactive, and musical presentation of some of the parables of Jesus.

Times and venues are:

Monday, 1 October, 10.30am, St. Chad’s, Linwood

Tuesday, 2 October, 2.00pm, St. Silas’, Redwood

Wednesday, 3 October, 10.30am, St. Andrew’s, Diamond Harbour

Thursday, 4 October, 10.30am, Community Hall, Kirwee AND 2.00pm, Trinity Church, Darfield

Friday, 5 October, 10.30am, St. Peter’s, Upper Riccarton

For more information, contact the Rev’d. David Winfield on 03-322-8723 or davenjo@xtra.co.nz.

30. Older Person’s Week: A Celebration in Song Service & Afternoon Tea

Tuesday, 2 October, 1.30 pm–3.00pm, St Chad’s Anglican Church (cnr. Buckleys Road and Carnarvon Street)

The aim of this event is to offer Christian worshippers in the east of Christchurch the experience of a service of traditional hymns accompanied by organ music in a church venue. This is particularly important at this time when so many church buildings are no longer open and older people have experienced the loss of familiar places and church music.

If you have parishioners who would enjoy such an afternoon, please consider inviting them and providing transport.

A telephone call to the parish office to give us numbers for catering would be appreciated, ph 03-389-5833.

Enquiries to the Rev’d Anne Russell-Brighty, ph 03-384-8396

31. Theology House will be shifting into new premises

Mid-October, 31 Yaldhurst Rd, Upper Riccarton (next to the Petersgate Counselling Centre)

We are pleased to be able to advertise that one of our first teaching slots will be
Introduction to Te Reo with Marjorie Smart and Shelly Walker

Wednesday evenings, 17, 24, 31 October & 7, 14, 21 November, 7.00 – 9.00pm

This course aims to introduce and encourage beginners into the world of Te Reo Maori. The tutors will draw on A New Zealand Prayer Book/He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa so bring your own copies if you have them. (Some loan copies will be available).

Cost is $60 and supper will be available.

Register with Chris: admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz .

32. Challenges to the Church in Africa

Wednesday, 3 October, 7.30pm, Laidlaw College (70 Condell Avenue, Papanui)

Muriithi Wanjau, who pastors Mavuno Church, a large and growing church in Nairobi, Kenya, will be giving a public lecture at Laidlaw College on "Challenges to the Church in Africa". The lecture is being organised in conjunction with NZCMS.

All are welcome. There will be light refreshments at the end of the evening.

A complete listing of coming events can be read at www.anglicanlife.org.nz/Anglican-Life-Home/Magazine/Culture/Coming-Events (click on the blue Events bar in the RH column of www.anglicanlife.org.nz .