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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.

Receptions to the Roll

The Rev Lee, Sung-Won, (ex Presbyterian Church of the Republic of Korea) was received as a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand on February 10, 2004. Present status, Minister within the Bounds,

Manawatu Presbytery.
The Rev Dr Fyfe Blair (ex Church of Scotland) was received as a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand on February 10, 2004.

Translations and Appointments

The Rev Keith Nisbet, ex Associate Minister, Plimmerton Presbyterian Parish, to Minister in Charge, Plimmerton Presbyterian Parish, Wellington Presbytery, on March 31, 2004.

Changes in Status

The Rev Barbara Ritchie, ex Minister Emerita, Bay of Plenty Presbytery, to Minister Emerita, Waikato Presbytery, on April 13, 2004.

The Rev Robert Clow, ex Minister within the Bounds, Wellington Presbytery, to Minister within the Bounds, Manawatu Presbytery, on April 20, 2004

Changes in Co-operative Venture Ministries

The Rev Michael Kerr (Anglican) ex MacKenzie Co-operating Parish, South Canterbury Presbytery, finished his term as Minister on March 31, 2004.

The Rev Ruth Blair (Anglican) ex St David’s Marchwiel Union Church Timaru, South Canterbury Presbytery, finished her term as Minister on April 4, 2004.

Retirements

The Rev Len Currie, ex Plimmerton Parish, Wellington Presbytery, to Minister Emeriti, Wellington Presbytery, on March 31, 2004

Removal from the Roll

Deaths:
The Rev Anton Everts, ex Minister Emeritus, Presbytery of Auckland, on March 14, 2004.

Parish Register

Changes in Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Parish Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks as at May 1, 2004
Please amend the Presbytery listing in your yearbook.

Wanganui Presbytery:  Wanganui – Pacific Islanders (St David’s) parish  ceased to exist on April 1, 2004.

Clutha Presbytery: South Clutha parish has amalgamated with St Andrew’s Balclutha. South Clutha parish ceased to exist on April 1, 2004.