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"Dear God we need an Organist (re-named Karaoke for Congregations)"
This is a CD containing 42 hymn tunes recorded for use in rest homes or small congregations by seven leading Auckland organists and professionally mastered and produced. It includes hymn favourites both old and new, from Allelluia Aotearoa eg When I survey.., 'Abide with Me', 'Tama Ngakau Marie', 'Come Now Lord Jesus', 'What a Friend we Have', and 'The Lord's My Shepherd'. There will be a limited edition of 100 copies which are available from the Council for Christian Nurture, Resource Centre, PO Box 37 242, Parnell, Auckland. Please make cheques of $39 payable to CCN.
Does the Soul need a midwife?
We are all encouraged to eat well and exercise regularly to make the most of our physical health but how often do we consider the nourishment of our spiritual inner lives?
Spiritual direction is not some new craze but is as old as the Church for there have always been people who supported fellow pilgrims and helped them to make sense of the way of Christ. Today's spiritual directors are not people who will tell you what to do or impose on you a particular path. Instead they act as companions on the spiritual journey. They are people who through training and experience can help individuals read the signposts and pay attention to the ways in which the divine and daily life interconnect. They can provide a safe, non-judgmental context in which to explore things of the spirit and find ways of nourishing the soul. Like a midwife the director encourages, watches, coaches, shares resources, cares for us and reminds us of our inner wisdom-but they cannot do the work for us-it is our own unique journey and only we can set the pace and walk the path.
If you would like to know more please contact the Association of Spiritual Directors Secretary Sr Marlene Dunn, 7 Karamu St, Palmerston North. If you would like to respond to people coming to you for spiritual companionship, or you consider that God may be calling you to this ministry you may like to consider enrolling for the Spiritual Directors' Formation Programme. Information is available from the Course Coordinator, Sue Pickering, 83 Vivian St, New Plymouth sgmtp(at)xtra.co.nz or from the website of Spiritual Growth Ministries: http://www.sgm.org.nz
SGM is a network of people from diverse Christian traditions and experience who find depth and meaning through the whole heritage of contemplative spirituality.
The Lectionary for 2003-4 is now available on the website
The 2003-2004 Lectionary is now available on the website.
Paper copies have gone to all parishes but if you did not receive one or want extra copies these may be purchased from the Church Office-PO Box 9049, Wellington or email hazels(at)presbyterian.org.nz for $2 plus postage. The Lectionary contains 4 readings for each Sunday and Holy day of the year on a three yearly cycle so that the whole Bible is covered over the period. It is not only an excellent resource for preachers but also for individuals who can use the readings for their personal devotions either before it is used in worship or reflectively after they have heard it preached.
The booklet also includes material about the lectionary, liturgical colours and the seasons of the year.
Resources for Worship and Study
Order Form for Print Resources - PDF Format
Order form for Print Resources - RTF Format
Order form for Print Resources - Word Format