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The Church Register lists additions to, deletions from, and changes in status on the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Ministerial Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks as at 1 November 2004 .
Please amend the roll in your yearbook accordingly.
Translations and Appointments:
The Rev Lorraine Francis, ex Orakei, Auckland Presbytery, to Bucklands Beach Co-operating Parish, Auckland Presbytery, on October 2, 2004.
The Rev Sethy Regenvanu, seconded from Vanuatu Presbyterian Church, to St Andrew’s, Suva, Fiji, Auckland Presbytery, for a three year appointment, on October 24, 2004.
Changes in Status:
The Rev Caleb Hardie, ex Assistant Minister, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch Presbytery, to Minister within the Bounds, Auckland Presbytery, on October 22, 2004.
The Rev Les Gosling, ex Minister within the Bounds, Clutha Presbytery, to Minister within the Bounds, Dunedin Presbytery, on October 1, 2004.
Retirements:
The Rev Murray Marshall, ex Limited Local Ministry, Limestone Plains, Southland Presbytery, to Minister Emeritus, Southland Presbytery, on October 24, 2004.
The Rev Kimi Henry, ex Limited Local Ministry, Invercargill Cook Island Presbyterian Church, Southland Presbytery, to Minister Emeritus, Southland Presbytery, on October 31, 2004.
Removal from the Roll:
Resignation:
The Rev David Richards, ex Lodged Certificate, Bay of Plenty Presbytery, on August 10, 2004.
Deaths:
The Rev John Currie (Methodist), ex St Lukes, Masterton, Wairarapa Presbytery, on October 15, 2004.
The Rev James Hill, ex Minister within the Bounds, Te Aka Puaho Maori Synod, on October 27, 2004.
The Rev Noera Tamiana, ex Amorangi Minister, Ruatahuna Maori Pastorate, Te Aka Puaho Maori Synod , on October 26, 2004.
PARISH REGISTER:
Changes in PCANZ Parish Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks as at 1 November 2004
The presbyteries of Wanganu i and Manawatu were amalgamated by decision of the General Assembly, on September 24, 2004. The new presbytery will be known as the Presbytery of Manawatu Wanganui.
The presbyteries of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay were amalgamated by decision of the General Assembly on September 24, 2004. The new presbytery will be known as the Presbytery of Gisborne-Hawke’s Bay, and the inaugural meeting was held on October 15, 2004.