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The Church Register lists additions to, deletions from, and changes in status on the Presbyterian church of Aotearoa Ministerial Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks ast at October 1, 2003.

Please amend the roll in your yearbook accordingly.

Translations and Appointments:

The Rev Apa Leali’ifanolevalevale, ex Minister North Dunedin Pacific Island Presbytery Development Unit, to Minister, North Dunedin Pacific Island Presbytery Church, on February 19, 2004. This is a half time appointment.

Changes in Status:

The Rev Reuben Hardie, ex Minister, St Ronan’s Eastbourne, Wellington Presbytery, to Lodged Certificate, Wellington Presbytery, on March 21, 2004.

Rev Abera Abera, ex Minister, Newton P.I.C., Auckland Presbytery,  to Lodged Certificate, Auckland Presbytery, on March 14, 2004.

Changes in Co-operative Venture Ministries:

The Rev’s Brian & Marion Peterson (Methodist), began term as Ministers Tuakau Union Parish, South Auckland Presbytery, on February 5, 2004.

The Rev Dr. Don Battley (Anglican), ex Buckland’s Beach Co-operating Parish, Auckland Presbytery, finished his term as Minister on February 29, 2004.

Removal from the Roll:

The Rev Bruce Baker, ex Minister within the Bounds, Auckland Presbytery, on March 24, 2004. (Regulation 203)

PARISH REGISTER:

Changes in Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Parish Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks as at April 1, 2004

Please amend the Presbytery listing in your yearbook.

Manawatu Presbytery:  St Mark’s Presbyterian Church has joined with St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to form the Parish of St Mark’s and St Andrew’s. The postal address will be: Parish of St Mark’s & St Andrew’s,     P O Box 12-130,  Palmerston North.