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PARISH NEWS
JUNE 2022 – AUGUST 2022
Bombay-Pokeno Anglican Church
www.bombay-pokeno.org.nz
…worshipping at Bombay, Pokeno, Mercer & Kaiaua
THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH
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NEWS & VIEWS FROM THE PRIEST IN CHARGE
Tena koutou katoa. Greetings
and good wishes to all the
readers of Parish News.
Since our last Parish News
publication we have lived and
worked our way through the
Church’s seasons of Lent and
Easter, Anzac Day, the start of
our Healthy Church Consultation Programme, and the Annual
General Meeting of our Mission District here in Bombay-
Pokeno. We have also maintained our cycles of worship
through both gatherings in our Churches and through the on-
line Zoom conference format. We have also continued a
steady programme to repair, renovate and maintain our
properties and buildings and Bruce Owen details this work in
his report in Parish News. During these months we have been
operating at less restrictive levels of public health response to
the Covid-19 virus epidemic recognising that while the virus
remains active in our communities nationwide we will
continue to take the recommended actions to protect ourselves
and each other.
LENT AND EASTER
This year, because of Covid-19 protective measures, we
conducted our Ash Wednesday service and Lenten Studies
through the Zoom format. Bruce Owen, Penny Barnhill and I
offered the Lenten Study sessions based on some of the great
stories of our faith – creation, release from slavery, exile and
return, death and resurrection – and, as well as exploring the
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themes, we all learned more about meeting, praying, and
discussing matters on Zoom. At Easter time we used that
combination of Zoom and in-person gatherings to offer
services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter
Sunday. As we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter
morning we also had the impetus of our Church life
continuing to recover from the impact of the Covid-19
epidemic and looking forward with hope to resume our
activities and set out on new ventures in ministry.
The winter months are now with us and in the Church’s year
we will have the celebrations of Pentecost when we respond to
the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and Trinity Sunday
when we ponder the “triune” description of the nature of God.
On June 24th we will all have the first public holiday for
Matariki. This traditional observance by tangata whenua
Maori is triggered by the return of the constellation Matariki in
our eastern sky in the early mornings. The observance is
about fare-welling the year that has past, acknowledging those
we know who have died in the past year, appreciating and
valuing those closest to us, and planning for planting, crops
and food provision for the year ahead. Hopefully we can all
find points of contact with those purposes, relate to some of
the Matariki events in our communities, and enjoy the day off!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our AGM was held at St. Mary’s on May 22nd after our
morning service and a cheerful gathering in the grounds to
place a time capsule marking the 120th anniversary of the
Church. At the AGM we received the reports of activity over
the past year and gave acknowledgement and thanks to all
who have supported and assisted us through the year. Once
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again our financial reports indicated a sound financial position
that has enabled us to meet our obligations and have some
capacity for added expenditure – especially for our ongoing
building maintenance programme. The meeting voted thanks
to our Treasurer Margaret Overdevest for another year of
careful administration of our finances.
Our election processes resulted in Margaret Overdevest and
Beverley Berwick being elected as our Synod representatives
for the next three years and the following people being elected
to the Vestry for 2022-2023 – Ex officio: Bruce Owen, Penny
Barnhill, Andrew Beyer, Marcia Anderson. Elected: Patricia
Graham, Rosemary Stoppard, Nalini Charan, John Otto,
Margaret Overdevest, Beverley Berwick, Linda Speight,
Jacquie Raynes, Lynn Woodyard, and Wayne Barnhill.
Former Vestry members Margaret Wilson and John Budd
were unavailable for election this year and they were both
acknowledged and thanked for their service over the past
year. No nomination for the position of People’s Warden was
received and the new Vestry will attend to an additional
nomination and election procedure to fill this position. John
Otto was thanked for his considerable contribution as People’s
Warden over the past year.
FAMILY SERVICES
One of the most significant impacts of the long months of
combatting the Covid-19 virus has been on our regular Family
Services – we just haven’t been able to offer these services
during the months of lockdowns and other restrictions. We
now need to restore good contact and appropriate events for
young people and families in our Church community and this
may be a focus in our forthcoming Healthy Church
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Consultation programme. In the meantime we will use the
Family Service liturgy on the first two Sundays of the month
and be ready to adapt those services for people of all ages who
are encouraged to attend.
HEALTHY CHURCH CONSULTATION
This is an extended programme of review, evaluation, and
future planning for the life and work of our Church and is
conducted for us by Archdeacon Jonathan Gale representing
the Diocese of Auckland and our Bishop. The programme has
begun by numbers of our Church members completing a
survey about our life and work. The next step will be a
workshop day following our Church service at Bombay on
Sunday June 19th. Please book that date to come along to the
workshop – either side of lunch together – and help us to
review our current performance and decide some priorities for
future action.
ANZAC DAY
Bruce Owen at Pokeno and myself at Bombay contributed to
the community gatherings for Anzac observance and both
events were very well supported by local people. Many of
those people expressed their appreciation that we were able to
have our Anzac events without the disruptions of the last
several years – the real spirit and purpose of Anzac Day
remains strong in Bombay and Pokeno and surrounding
communities.
CONFIRMATION
We have received some inquiries regarding Confirmation – the
sacramental action of the Church where people who are
Baptised make an affirmation of their faith and a commitment
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to Christian service and receive the laying on of hands from a
Bishop of our Church. By July this year we will notify a
Confirmation preparation programme to be conducted in
August and September and we will seek to book our Bishop
for a Confirmation service soon after that. Please contact me if
you are interested in joining in our Confirmation preparation
or with any questions you may have.
POKENO COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET
As soon as the Covid-19 public health restrictions eased
sufficiently earlier this year we resumed the fortnightly
gatherings for the Meet and Greet. The gatherings have been
very well supported and people comment on how much they
enjoy the regular programme of light activity, a prize draw or
two, reports on happenings in Pokeno, good conversation, and
morning tea. The “backyard produce” table provides a setting
where people bring a great seasonal variety of fruit, vegies,
plants, preserves and other good things and where those who
want them can take them. I appreciate greatly the members of
our Church community who attend the gatherings and
provide support in all sorts of ways. The Meet and Greet
happens 10am – 12pm fortnightly at the Pokeno Community
Hall and the dates for the next several months are: June 2, 16,
30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25. All are welcome to attend. The
gatherings will continue to observe the public health
requirements that are current at the time.
CONCLUSION
Once again I express our special thanks to all the people who
have helped to sustain the life and work of our Church
through some very challenging and unpredictable times.
Thank you to all who have assisted with our worship services
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and in the care of our buildings. Thank you to all our donors
for the loyalty and commitment that has helped us to retain a
sound financial position. I know how much people value our
cycle of worship and community gathering, and how much
people want us to make a positive contribution within the
wider communities in our areas. I look forward to working
together on those things and, hopefully, our Healthy Church
Consultation Programme will assist us in extending our
effective service and ministry.
Every blessing,
Andrew Beyer
Priest in Charge, Anglican Churches in Bombay-Pokeno
0274 508 389 | apbeyer49@gmail.com
Janet celebrating her 80th with Girl Guiding mates
at Hampton Downs
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ST MARY’S TIME CAPSULE
by Patricia Graham
When Harriet Johnson laid the foundation stone of St Mary’s a
time capsule was placed under it. At the centennial of the
church this was opened and you can see its contents framed
on the walls of the church. Another time capsule was then
laid in the same place.
At the time of our 120th anniversary it was decided that we
would like to add to it. This was not only because of this
significant event but also we wanted to record the effect of the
pandemic on the church and the rapid growth of Pokeno.
Well of course the pandemic has got in our way and it was not
until Sunday 22nd May 2022 at the AGM that it was eventually
laid. It was buried close to the foundation stone with a paver
marking the spot. It is interesting to think what the
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congregation of the time will think when they dig it up in 100
years’ time, as it is for us to wonder what the area will be like
for them and particularly how our beautiful church will be
functioning. God willing it will be a vibrant place of worship,
caring and good fellowship.
Time capsule loaded
and ready to bury
Contents of the Capsule
Parish News newsletters of the time
Tidings of the times
Bruce’s book The Bells of St Marys
Photographs of the church and the expanding town of Pokeno
taken by John Budd
Coins
Masks
10The Rev. Bruce Owen
with the box he made to
house the time capsule
The time capsule has
been buried at St
Mary’s in Pokeno on
22 May 2022
11SERVICES for June, July, August
(all services and events subject to Covid-19
Protection Framework requirements)
June 2022
Sun 5 Jun 9:30am St Peter’s Family Service
Sun 12 Jun 9:30am St Mary’s Family Service
Sun 19 Jun 9:30am St Peter’s Holy Communion
followed by Healthy Church Consultation planning workshops
Sun 26 Jun 9:30am St Mary’s Holy Communion
Matariki 4pm Kaiaua Holy Communion
July 2022
Sun 3 Jul 9:30am St Peter’s Family Service
Sun 10 Jul 9:30am St Mary’s Family Service
Sun 17 Jul 9:30am St Peter’s Holy Communion
Sun 24 Jul 9:30am St Mary’s Holy Communion
4pm Kaiaua Holy Communion
Sun 31 Jul 9:30am TBA Holy Communion
August 2022
Sun 7 Aug 9:30am St Peter’s Family Service
Sun 14 Aug 9:30am St Mary’s Family Service
Sun 21 Aug 9:30am St Peter’s Holy Communion
Sun 28 Aug 9:30am St Mary’s Holy Communion
4pm Kaiaua Holy Communion
All most welcome especially new families.
12CHURCH PROPERTY UPDATE
One of the larger challenges for our ministry unit is keeping
on top of our property maintenance, and currently, looking
after the Vicarage maintenance. In our last newsletter I
highlighted the quite long list of improvements required there.
In April our vestry approved two major projects: -
• Vicarage Roof: The Vicarage roof will be replaced at a
quoted cost of just short of $23,000. The quote has been
accepted, but unfortunately the start date is delayed by
materials shortage. It is likely to be August before
work can begin.
• Vicarage Trees: A quote of around $5700 has been
accepted to undertake a major trim of overhanging and
dead branches, together with the removal of several
trees of varying sizes.
OTHER VICARAGE ISSUES:
• Vicarage Property Management: As the Vicarage is
currented rented out we engage property managers to
look after the management of tenants, urgent
maintenance and rent collection etc. Until the end of
March this year, L J Hooker were engaged as our
managers. We have now engaged Barfoot and
Thompson.
• Healthy Homes Requirement: All rentals are required
to comply with minimum standards regarding heating
13and ventilation etc. A recent survey of the property
showed it to be compliant, with the exception of a
bathroom extractor fan. This is being attended to, and
the installation of a fan has been approved.
• Dent in our Budget: The total cost of the above projects
will cost just short of $30,000, which will make a
significant dent in our reserves. This is only the
beginning of a several year process of upgrading our
Vicarage, to a standard which makes it attractive for a
clergy family to live in. Any donations (which will
qualify for a donations tax rebate) would be welcome.
Details of how to donate are found later in this
Newsletter. So far, we have had a $1000 already
received.
ST PETER’S
14• Columbarium: Last Newsletter we reported that
several tiles had fallen of the Columbarium, which is
the repository for a number of ashes. The tiles have
now been reattached.
• Toilet Doors: The doors to the downstairs toilets and
the storeroom have been repainted. A rotten window
sill has been repaired and repainted.
• Pathway Handrail: The handrail alongside the path
from the road to the church, as well as along the
roadside has been repainted. Thanks to John and
Marcia Anderson for attending to the repainting.
ST MARY’S
Early in May, a working bee set to work cleaning up the
grounds, including the trimming of overhead branches. It is
still a work in progress, but the grounds look a lot more
presentable.
Thanks go to those who helped, but in particular to John
Anderson for disposing of a couple of trailer loads of rubbish
and to Howard Gould for some weed spraying.
Visitors to St Mary’s could not fail to notice the rotten state of
the main door sill. The rot has now been removed, bogged,
painted and with a non-slip metal cover placed over.
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plate and
steps at
St Mary’s
Talking of doorways, the bell tower door steps, which used to
be the main entrance in times past, had rotted, requiring
urgent attention, as this is an emergency exit. Thanks to David
Braks the steps have been totally rebuilt and should last
another 120 years.
Bruce Owen, Property Convenor
16OUR ZOOM SERVICES
The Covid lockdowns and restrictions have caused churches
across the world to review the way they ‘do church’. For us at
Bombay Pokeno it was a challenge. Initially, we used
Facebook and recorded worship, but then as Zoom gained in
its use, and parishioners became familiar with it, to keep in
contact with families and friends, that became a possibility.
Our lockdown last year saw good support of our Zoom
services. Up to 18 joined in. When ‘in church’ services
resumed, a group averaging about 8 people each Sunday
joined in to Morning Prayer. Andrew’s sermons were heard in
church and also on Zoom being read by me on Andrew’s
behalf. We also involved the Rev’d Penny Barnhill, in both
preaching and leading the liturgy. Martha Hosick also acted
as liturgist. This meant that, together with readers, those
participating did not have to listen to me droning on all the
time!!!
Now that ‘in church’ services are being supported by many,
there is disappointment that Zoom services will discontinue.
There seems to be some support for an Evening Prayer via
Zoom a couple of times a month. No decisions have been
made, but we are interested if there is such support. Let
Andrew or Bruce know if you are interested. The time would
be late afternoon or early evening, like 5.00pm or 6.00pm and
would be a short service of around 20-30 minutes.
Bruce Owen
1780TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Recently Janet McRobbie celebrated her 80th birthday.
A group of parishioners invited her to join with them at the
Hampton Downs Café to honour her special milestone. A
bouquet of flowers was presented to her as well. We all wish
Janet well and thank her for her considerable support of the
church and community over many years.
GOLD CARD WANDERERS
It is about nine months since the Gold Card Wanderers went
last had an outing, just before lockdown last year. There is
interest in resuming, going somewhere local. Any trip will be
promoted through the weekly Tidings.
18DONATION TAX REBATE
Those who are regular contributors to our church funds, by
online banking or through the envelope scheme, will have
now received their donation receipt. All donations to our
church, being a registered charitable organization, qualify for a
33.3% tax rebate. That is one third of what you gave being
returned to you by the IRD. You are entitled to this, no matter
what your financial status. If you are not already familiar with
the procedure, go online to the IRD website and search for
donations rebate and print off the IR526 form. This can then
be filled in and, with any donation receipts you have, post to
the IRD address given. If you don’t have access to on line, or a
printer, we have hard copies at both churches, alternatively
contact Bruce on 021681962.
Bruce Owen
PRAYER CHAIN
This long term pastoral ministry of our Church community is
convened and managed by Martha Hosick and involves a
group of our Church members who pray for others regarding
any needs or matters in their lives as requested. The Prayer
Chain operates on a confidential basis. Any who wish to join
in to pray for others and any who wish to request prayers for
themselves or others may contact Martha – phone 09 233 6609
19PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
If you are unwell, or need some help or support or, if you
know of someone needing support please ring one of the
people listed:-
Bombay Marcia 09-558 9082
Pokeno Martha 09-233 6609
Mercer Margaret O. 09-238 1877
Under guidance of Clergy we offer a confidential ministry and
pray that God may bless us in our desire to support one
another.
PARISH DONATIONS
We make no apology for continuing the call for regular
financial contributions to support the running of the parish. As
the current cost of running the parish is in excess of $1600 per
week, we need all the support we can get.
We encourage regular monthly direct debit donations as this
ensures a regular income for us. Donations can be made by
online banking using the following steps:-
Online banking: credit to
Bombay Pokeno Parish 02-0404-0013078-00
For a general donation enter ‘general’ with your initials and
surname.
If you wish to remain anonymous leave out the details of your
name and insert ‘anon’. However by including your name, it
does mean that we are able to supply receipts which will allow
tax rebates on your donations.
We do appreciate all financial support.
20KIDS’ PAGE
21faithworks
in Kaiaua From the Registers
Bereavement
April 2022
formerly of Bombay
All Welcome Ian Kenneth Carter ADAMS
Sunday 10 April 2022
Funeral and Burial at
2pm Wed 15 June 2022 St Peter’s in the Forest,
Bombay
2pm Wed 20 July 2022 Friday 15 April 2022
2pm Wed 17 August 2022 Wedding
May 2022
Ph 09-236 0870 for venue details Trudie Ingrid COUPE &
Nicholas Stuart STEVENS
Saturday 14 May 2022
Prayer Chain St Mary on the Hill, Pokeno
The prayer of the righteous
is effective
There is a small group of people
Contacts to book a wedding at
who are willing to pray for you.
any of the parish churches
If you have a need of any kind
that you would like prayer for, The Revd Andrew
please ring Martha on 09-233 09-236 0870
6609. (This is a confidential or Diana O’Brien
ministry). 09-236 0199
22SUNDAY READINGS
Jun 5, Pentecost Jul 3, Ordinary 14
Acts 2: 1-21; Romans 2 Kings 5: 1-14; Gal
8: 14-17; John 14: 8- 6: (1-6), 7-16; Luke
17, (25-27) 10: 1-11, 16-20
Jun 12 Trinity Sunday Jul 10, Ordinary 15
Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22- Amos 7: 7-17;
31; Romans 5: 1-5; Colossians 1: 1-14; Aug 7, Ordinary 19
John 16: 12-15 Luke 10: 25-37 Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20;
Jun 19, Ordinary 12 Jul 17, Ordinary 16 Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-
1 Kings 19: 1-4, 8- Amos 7: 7-17; 16; Luke 12: 32-40
15a; Galatians 3: 23- Colossians 1: 1-14; Aug 14, Ordinary 20
29; Luke 8: 26-39 Luke 10: 25-37 Isaiah 5: 1-7;
Jun 26, Ordinary 13 Jul 24, Ordinary 17 Hebrews 11: 29 – 12:
2 Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14; Hosea 1: 2-10; Col 2: 2; Luke 12: 49-56
Galatians 5: 1, 13-25; 6-15, (16-19); Luke Aug 21, Ordinary 21
Luke 9: 51-62 11: 1-13 Jeremiah 1: 4-10;
Jul 31, Ordinary 18 Hebrews 12: 18-29;
Hosea 11: 1-11; Luke 13: 10-17
Colossians 3: 1-11; Aug 28, Ordinary 22
Luke 12: 13-21 Jeremiah 2: 4-13:
Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-
16; Luke 14: 1, 7-14
WHO’S WHO
PRIEST IN CHARGE The Revd Andrew Beyer 0274-508 389
email apbeyer49@gmail.com
PRIEST ASSISTANT The Revd Bruce Owen 021-681 962
home 09 294 6629, email brucebowen@outlook.com
PRIEST IN CHARGE WARDEN: Marcia Anderson 09-294 8268
PEOPLE’S WARDEN: TBA
Vestry Secretary: Beverley Berwick 07-836 3730
Vestry Treasurer: Margaret Overdevest 09-238 1877
Parish Administrator: Diana O’Brien 09-236 0199
email eric.diana.obrien@xtra.co.nz
23PARISH SERVICES – JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2022
For a list of services please turn to page 12
DEADLINE FOR NEXT “PARISH NEWS”
Vestry Meetings St Peter’s 7pm 23 AUGUST 2022
ANY ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Jun 2022 – Thursday 16 June SEND TO:-
Jul 2022 – Thursday 21 July Parish News,
Aug 2022 – Thursday 18 August 150 Bombay Rd, RD1, Bombay 2675,
or email eric.diana.obrien@xtra.co.nz
For more information: phone 09-236 0870
www.bombay-pokeno.org.nz
Return Address: 150 Bombay Road, RD1, Bombay 2675
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