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Introduction Workgroup
The second round of matching takes place on 20th August. Please pray for us, the Ordinands and the Boards of Nomination who have asked us to work on their behalf. At the time of preparing this material four of the six Ordinands who are graduating this year are in conversations with Boards of Nomination. Two Ordinands and any for whom the current conversations do not lead to a call are awaiting the second round of matching.
Nominators need to have parish profiles to the Convener by Friday 15 August.
If a Board misses the deadline for Parish Profiles there is a possibility that we may need additional profiles after that date. Nominators are encouraged to contact the Convener to check on the need for Parish Profiles.
Convenor - Rev Geoffrey Skilton
(03) 453 5357
geoffrey.skilton(at)paradise.net.nz
Wipe Out Poverty Week
It's time to get your youth group organised for Christian World Service's Wipe Out Poverty week, 31 August- 6 September.
This is a chance for young people in Aotearoa New Zealand to wipe, wash and clean in their own communities to help people in need overseas. It's simple - just get sponsored or collect donations for the jobs you do. Try washing cars, trucks, buses, pets, pews, preachers, windows, shoes, or each other!
Money raised will support CWS partner groups around the world who are working to overcome poverty and improve lives in their own communities.
Registration kits with fundraising ideas, sponsor forms, a group leaser's activity programme and smocks to keep you dry and get you noticed are available now. Contact Michael at Christian World Service, 03 366 9 274 or youth(at)cws.org.nz
This year's challenge is to get over 50 groups involved - will you help?
Spiritual Growth Ministries
The Spiritual Growth Ministries Winter Journal "Refresh" on the theme of "Forgiveness" is now available from the Administrator, Carole Hunt, 1 A Ogilvy Tce, Plimmerton, Wellington 6006 sgm(at)clear.net.nz.
Subscription $5.
Hymn Books available
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Hymn books A & M - about 60 copies
Hymn Books Presbyterian (Revised blue edition) about 80 standard size and 3 big print copies
The Liturgy of the Eucharist 1984 edition about 40 copies.
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These are available from The Co-operating of Parish of Waverley-Waitotara. The price is whatever anyone wishes to give us (including free) This is available on a first come first served basis. The books will be dumped if no parish is interested.
Please contact Roy Hotter, Parish Clerk everoy(at)xtra.co.nz
International Poster Competition
Artists are being invited to submit their entry for an Asian poster promoting the 12th General Assembly of CCA being held in Chiang Mai (Thailand) from March 31-April 6, 2005 on the theme "Building Communities of Peace for all" (Mark 9.50 b).
Prize of US$300. Deadline for submissions 15 October 2003. Send directly to General Secretary, Christian Conference of Asia, 96, 2nd District, Pak Tin Village, mei Tin Rd, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Using a Data Projector in worship?
The programmes for enabling easy changing between songs and message slide shows etc. can be quite expensive. Blockhouse Bay Baptist Church have produced PowerPreview - a programme that, using PowerPoint as a data-base, allows 'pre-viewing' of Microsoft PowerPoint slides on a computer monitor (typically a lap-top) independent of and prior to showing the slides on a data projector. It allows the operator to view slides on the computer monitor separately from the data projector's display. Sounds complicated, but it is easy to operate and yours for only $50 + postage and packaging. (Proceeds go towards missions).
Further details can be found at http://www.baybaptist.org.nz/, or by emailing office(at)baybaptist.org.nz.
Women's Christian Temperance Union
The New Zealand Women's Christian temperence Union (NZWCTU) are encouraging people to write to their MP's to express concern about a new type of alcoholic drink aimed at young people.
President of the NZWCTU, Molly Aitchison says that the way the so called 'Viagra Pops' are being marketed is likely to increase the likelihood of binge drinking and unsafe sex.
For more information contact Molly Aitchison 84 Glen St, Timaru Ph/Fax (03) 688 4642
CD of NZ songs and hymns
'Tussocks Dancing' a CD of hymns and songs by Christchurch composer, Jane Simpson, and sung by the Poiema Voices is available from Godzone hymns. A review is on the Presbyterian website.
The CD's cost $29.95 and are available by contacting Godzone Hymns, Email bill(at)godzonehymns.com, ph (03) 338 6807 or visit their website http://www.godzonehymns.com/ or ph (03) 338 6806
'Praise Be' Top Twenty
With the number of different traditional hymns and contemporary songs being sung in Churches and places of worship throughout the country, Praise Be was interested in finding out from their viewing audience what their favourites are, in order to feature them in a two programme "top twenty" series.
A write-in poll was promoted throughout June asking viewers to list their three favourites and a total of 3111 votes were counted for 603 different hymns. The hymns placed in the second ten will play on 10 August and the top ten on 17 August '03.
Praise Be is hosted by Graeme Thomson and has now been running continuously on TV One on Sunday mornings since 1986. It is 100 per cent funded by NZ On Air and has an extensive video library of over 2600 hymns, recorded from a large variety of New Zealand Choirs, Music Groups and Ecumenical Congregations from throughout the country.
St Paul's Oamaru Anniversary
St. Paul's Oamaru is celebrating 140 years as a parish 7th. to 9th. November 2003
Former parishioners, ex-choir members and interested persons are invited to register for the celebrations. A full programme is planned for the weekend.
Limited billets will be available, and bookings for hotels/motels should be made early as this is also the beginning of the popular Oamaru Victorian Heritage Week celebrations.
Further details may be obtained by writing to the Registrar, St. Paul's 140th. Anniversary, 5 Coquet Street, Oamaru 8901, or contacting the parish via email - stpaulsoamaru(at)yahoo.com.
Rural Network News
The latest edition of the national rural ecumenical newsletter is now available online at
http://www.schoolofministry.ac.nz/RuralMinistry/
National Interfaith Forum
The First National Interfaith forum of Aotearoa New Zealand is meeting in September. The forum will bring together people from different faith groups to celebrate and honour both the values held in common and the differences that create the unique character of each faith. The aim is to strengthen New Zealand society by promoting harmony in our community.
For more information contact Glenn Barclay. Email glennjettab(at)actrix.co.nz