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Introduction Workgroup - Parish Profiles Wanted Urgently

The closing date for receipt of Parish Profiles for consideration in the second round of matching is Friday 15 August 2003. Profiles received for the first round were returned late June.

Two of the four Ordinands who are available for parish placement are having initial conversations with Boards of Nomination which may or may not proceed to Calls.

Give Peace a Chance! (Christian World Service)

The latest edition of World Watch is available now. World Watch is a magazine for 7-13 year olds with stories and fun activities on global issues. It is accompanied by a leaders' resource kit. This issue looks at the issues surrounding war and peace, focusing on Sri Lanka, and examines how we can create sustainable peace.

Contact Christian World Service for your FREE copies: youth(at)cws.org.nz or phone 03 366 9274/ 0800 74 73 72.

Iraq and Southern Africa still need our help

A reminder that the Christian World Service appeals for humanitarian aid and post war reconstruction in Iraq and emergency relief in Southern Africa where millions are facing starvation are still open. Contact CWS for more information: cws(at)cws.org.nz /ph. 03 366 9274 or send donations to Christian World Service, PO 22652 Christchurch. Credit card donations can be made online: http://www.cws.org.nz/ or by phone 0800 74 73 72. Your support will help people like Djeba Hamid Shah, a patient in an Iraqi hospital. Medications had run out but Christian World Service partners have delivered new supplies. "Whoever brought the medicines have saved my life and I thank them and God," said Djeba.

Week of Prayer for World Peace

October 12 to 19th 2003 is the Week of Prayer for World Peace

The vulnerable

Human Arrogance

What hatred and intolerance do

Anger and resentment

The burden of despair

The legacy of deprivation

The scars of abuse

The heritage of violence.

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Leaflets are available with daily teachings, stories, prayers and actions for use by religious communities everywhere in their own observances and together with people of other faiths. Cost for the leaflets (including postage and packaging is 100 for $35, 50 for $20, 20 for $10, 10 for $6; 1 for $1.20.

To order contact Paddy Payne, 161 Seatoun Heights Road, Wellington

Broadcasting Scholarships

The Churches Broadcasting Commission is offering scholarships for at least four young Christians planning to study Journalism in 2004.

The scholarships will be available through four tertiary institutions which offer reputable broadcasting courses. They will be to the value of about $2000 each.

For more information contact Mrs Trish Moseley, Chairperson, CBC
Phone 03 544 4294 or 027 4475 082
Or email pmoseley(at)paradise.net.nz

Senior Achievers Required

Age Concern New Zealand and MASS Healthcare have again combined to bring to New Zealand communities the 2003 Senior Achievers Awards. The awards, a celebration of older volunteering in New Zealand were launched recently in Wellington.

The Awards are open to any New Zealand citizen, over 60, who has made an outstanding contribution to their community.

MASS Healthcare free phone 0800 60 80 99

Local Age Concern Councils (refer to your phone book)

Age Concern New Zealand (04) 801 9338

Email: info(at)seniorachievers.org.nz

Visit www.seniorachievers.org.nz