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The Presbyterian Foundation
The Foundation was established as a Trust Fund by the 1996 General Assembly. Its main purpose is to provide monies for ongoing regional and other mission of the Church.
Information booklets and application forms for assistance with mission projects went to all parishes in March. Please put some thought into how the Presbyterian Foundation could help your parish do something innovative and creative in your community to enhance your mission in the area. Joint projects with other parishes or with the wider community are encouraged. Details of what is likely to be considered favourably are in the booklets. These are available through parish ministers, on the Presbyterian web site or from PO Box 9049 Wellington. All applications must be considered and assessed by the local appropriate presbytery, UDC or UCC and must reach The Presbyterian Foundation at PO Box 9049 by 15 September 2004.
Music Suggestions for Special Days
The Very Rev John Murray jsmsem(at)paradise.net.nz has made the following suggestions for music for the special days that are to be celebrated in the next few months.
NB all these hymns/songs are from the publications of the New Zealand Hymnbook Trust and are readily available from the Trust, PO Box 4142, Manawatu Mail Centre, Palmerston North.
AA = Alleluia Aotearoa, FFS Faith Forever Singing, HCSP He Came Singing Peace
Asia Sunday May 23
AA 132 Tell my people that I love them
AA 153 When we lift our pack and go
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity May 23-30
AA 51 Jesus, Saviour, Spirit, Son
AA 100 Now to your table spread
FFS 8 Broken the body
PENTECOST May 30
AA 82 Join hands in the Spirit
AA 26 Come to our land
AA 126 Spirit who broods
FFS 58 Spirit of peace
Refugee Sunday July 4
AA 160 Will you offer me compassion?
AA 61 Here to the house of God
AA 50 God of freedom, God of justice
Bible Sunday July 18
AA 42 From the apple in the garden
AA 31 E Te Atua
FFS 25 God of the Bible
WOV [With One Voice] 650
Maori Language Week July 18
AA 128 Tama ngakau marie
AA 31 E Te Atua
AA 51 E Ihoa Atua
see also With One Voice [NZ Supplement]
Hiroshima/Peace Sunday August 8
AA 105 O Christ, who by a cross
AA 89 Light of lights
FFS 43 Let there be respect
see also songs in He Came Singing Peace
Lay Preachers' Day August 8
AA 157 Whom is moving through the silence?
FFS 11 Come, teach us, Spirit of our God
FFS 68 We are the singers who celebrate
Other Resources for Special Days
You can find more help at www.ucanz.org.nz under calendar where the ecumenical calendar of special days in the Church year are listed.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity May 23-30
CCANZ has resources on their website for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity -www.ccanz.godzone.net.nz
Look in future issues of Bush Telegraph for more information on finding resources for special days.
Resources for Worship and Study
These and other lectionary resources are available on our web page www.presbyterian.org.nz in the “Find a Resource” section.
If you are seeking a resource for a particular occasion please feel free to ask. Verity Doak is in the office on Tuesdays and can help - phone 04 381 8294 or email verityd(at)presbyterian.org.nz
Order Form for Resources [.pdf]
Order Form for Resources [.rtf]
Preaching Kit 5 - 30 May 2004 to 4 July 2004
Day of Pentecost to Pentecost 5 for 30 May 2004 – 4 July 2004
Day of Pentecost-Pentecost 5 is now available. It has been written by the Rev Dr Philippa Horrex of Wanganui. $4 plus postage.
As with all the preaching notes, which cover every Sunday and special day of the Church year, these are based on the three year Common Lectionary readings. They are suitable for both lay and ordained preachers or can be used by groups either preparing worship or wanting to do some Bible study.
The notes contain exegetical material on each of the lectionary readings, preaching suggestions and prayers.
These and other lectionary resources are available on our web page www.presbyterian.org.nz in the “Find a Resource” section.
What Do I Do When Somebody Dies?
This resource has material about what each person involved can do when there is a death - from the person who discovers the deceased to the executor of the will and everyone else who has a role to play. It gives useful practical advice so that people can know something about what needs to be done beforehand so that they can feel more in control when confronted with the strong feelings that are normal when a loved person dies. $4 plus postage.
Marriage Kit
This kit contains a wide range of resources for each part of a wedding ceremony and is very useful for giving to the couple so that they can select what they like and compile a unique service tailored to their needs. $9 plus postage.