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Sunday Bulletin –10th May 2020
5th Sunday of Easter
Dear Cathedralites
Its Mother’s Day, a time to reflect and give thanks to God for our own mothers.
Occasionally we might want to put ourselves in her shoes and imagine what is was like
bringing kids like me up! Pasty and I got married on Mother’s Day, 45 years ago. I
thought thereon it would be very easy to remember our wedding anniversary, simply on
Mother’s Day. However, Mother’s Day is a movable feast; its always on the second
Sunday regardless of the date. Back in 1975 it was the 11th of May. During our
honeymoon at French Farm the weather was so warm that we actually went for a swim!
A very special mum was Val Houston who sadly died earlier this week. Val and Henry
loved coming to Evensong, listening to the organ, especially playing the grand old
hymns. Last Sunday Val was listening to our service from the cathedral having just
learnt just how to access it on the computer. Not bad for a 90 year old, eh. So, our
prayers are with the Houston family and other families during this time where
regulations prohibit a large gathering for a service. I am sure there are going to be
many grand celebrations of lives over the next year for those who have died during the
New Zealand lockdown.
Welcome to our guest preacher all the way from Trafalgar Square this morning. She
doubling as organist and preacher. Afterall, mothers are pretty good at multi-tasking,
aren’t they?
Can I recommend having a look and listen at The Blessing,
(https://youtu.be/PUtll3mNj5U) which is music set to the words of Numbers Chapter 6
verse 24. Sixty churches from throughout England participate. Also, Churches in South
Africa are singing it, each individual voices somehow gathered on Zoom, appearing on
the screen and managing to sing in unison. I love the fact that it’s the The Aaronic
Blessing that they are singing.
I signed in for a conference last Tuesday 10.30am. I eagerly awaited and 10 minutes
beforehand I endeavoured to get into the meeting, only to discover that the meeting
wasn’t for another 17 hours. I failed to realise that the meeting was actually being
sourced in the USA and our 10.30am on Tuesday would have been 3 am Wednesday
morning. Needless to say, I missed it! So much for technological skills.
I had a chuckle when Rosalina wrote to me about marigolds which I happen to mention
in last week’s sermon. Its amazing that in New Zealand marigolds are treated like
weeds, yet in India they are treated as the plant fit for presidents and kings and queens.
Today we are supposed to be hosting the New Zealand Anglican Synod Service with
all bishops being present along with 100’s of other delegates. Another casualty caused
by COVID19.
It was a pity to hear about the cancellation of this years AMP show in Christchurch. I
know John Laing is disappointed because it was a great opportunity for him to do some
evangelising. I always used to go with my sister and loved the woodchopping
especially up the big pole. It was amazing.
As I sit at my study desk at the deanery, my eyes are fixed on the huge moon at the
window. It never ceases to thrill, does it!
This morning the diocese is putting on a service. The bishop is preaching and there
will be contributions from various parishes which will somehow be drawn together by
video. It starts at 10 am, so you can either watch our one live or delay it and watch the
diocesan one live.
Its good to know that Melanie is chomping at the bit to get the choir going again in the
cathedral. There are so many uncertainties facing level 2 that I won’t be holding my
breath for any time soon. However, I love surprises.
I trust you will have another interesting week in your bubble. I am sure like me, you’re
hanging out for opportunities to meet up with many others!
In His service,
Mike
PS: wondering on whether I can get away with fish and chips on our wedding
anniversary evening!
.
‘The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance on you
and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
PRAYER FOR MOTHERS
Lord Jesus, you know well the blessings an earthly home can bring:
receive our thanks for all the love we have enjoyed in our homes,
especially from those who have nurtured us from our earliest years;
and hear our prayer for mothers everywhere,
that they may never lose heart.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
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PRAYER
Almighty God, our Father in heaven. Thank you for all your loving care and great
generosity. We ask your help for people troubled by Corona virus.
Comfort the bereaved. Heal those who are ill. Help those who care for the sick. Guide
those seeking a remedy. Give wisdom to our leaders. In our own need we also
remember the millions in the world suffering from other causes - starvation – disease
– war and strife. Bring all needy people to know your love and to turn to you. May we
remember that your love for us is greater than the sky is above the earth. We pray in
the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
NELSON
SERVICE OF EUCHARIST
Sunday 10th May 2020
10am
The 5th Sunday of Easter
Opening hymn CP 490
1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
does his successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 To him shall endless prayer be made,
and praises throng to crown his head;
his name like incense shall arise
with every morning sacrifice.
Isaac Watts
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Dean Grace and peace to you from God.
All God fill you with truth and joy.
The Lord be with you.
All The Lord bless you.
This is the day which the Lord has made.
All Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Welcome
Dean Mike Hawke
The Collect for Purity is said together
All Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from
whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, so that we may truly love you and worthily
praise your holy name; through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
New Commandment
Hear the teaching of Christ: "A new commandment I give to you,
that you love one another as I have loved you."
All Spirit of God, search our hearts.
The Invitation and the Confession
Hear God’s word to all who turn to Christ:
“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent, turn to Christ in
faith and are themselves forgiving. In silence we call to mind our sins.
Let us confess our sins.
All Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said,
In the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done.
We have sinned in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness:
we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly
sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Saviour
Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory of your
name. Amen.
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The Absolution
Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you
free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all
goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen.
The peace of Christ rule in our hearts.
All The word of Christ dwell in us richly.
Let us pray
The Sentence and Collect for the 5th Sunday of Easter
Sentence “Can a woman forget her nursing-child, or show no compassion
for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not
forget you.” Isaiah 49 v 15
Collect Abba God, we call you Father, and your care for us is
motherly as well. Protect our power to love and be loved,
and make us glad to be called your children, one whanau in
Christ. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
The Old Testament Reading
Exodus 2:1-10
1
Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. 2 The woman
conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him
for three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for
him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it
among the reeds on the bank of the river. 4 His sister stood at a distance, to see
what would happen to him. 5 The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the
river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the
reeds and sent her maid to bring it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child. He
was crying, and she took pity on him. ‘This must be one of the Hebrews’ children,’
she said. 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, ‘Shall I go and get you a
nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?’ 8 Pharaoh’s daughter
said to her, ‘Yes.’ So the girl went and called the child’s mother. 9 Pharaoh’s
daughter said to her, ‘Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your
wages.’ So the woman took the child and nursed it. 10 When the child grew up, she
brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and she took him as her son. She named him
Moses, ‘because’, she said, ‘I drew him out of the water.’
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
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1 Samuel 1:1-8
1
There was a certain man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of
Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son
of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 He had two wives; the name of one was Hannah, and
the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no
children. 3 Now this man used to go up year by year from his town to worship and
to sacrifice to the LORD of hosts at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and
Phinehas, were priests of the LORD. 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he
would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; 5 but
to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had
closed her womb. 6 Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because
the LORD had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year after year; as often as she
went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore, Hannah
wept and would not eat. 8 Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Hannah, why do you
weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten
sons?’
The Holy Gospel
Mark 7:24-30
After the announcement
All say Praise and glory to God
24
From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house
and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape
notice, 25 but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately
heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. 26 Now the woman
was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of
her daughter. 27 He said to her, ‘Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take
the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.’ 28 But she answered him, ‘Sir, even
the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.’ 29 Then he said to her, ‘For
saying that, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.’ 30 So she went home,
found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Reader This is the Gospel of Christ
All say Praise to Christ, the Word
The Sermon
Patsy Hawke
Intercessions
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We conclude our prayers by singing the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our sins as we
forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen
We say together The Nicene Creed
All We believe in one God, the Father the Almighty, maker of heaven
and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally
begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father;
through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, He
came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the
Virgin Mary, and became fully human.
For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered
death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance
with the Scriptures; He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the
right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the
living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from
the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is
worshipped and glorified, and has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one
baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Peace
Dean The peace of Christ be always with you.
All And also with you.
E te whanau, we are the body of Christ.
All By one Spirit we were baptised into one body.
Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
All Amen. We are bound by the love of Christ.
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Offertory Hymn CP 278
1 Alleluia, sing to Jesus! 2 Alleluia, not as orphans
his the sceptre, his the throne; are we left in sorrow now;
alleluia, his the triumph, alleluia, he is near us,
his the victory alone: faith believes, nor questions how:
hark, the songs of peaceful Sion though the cloud from sight received him,
thunder like a mighty flood; when the forty days were o’er,
Jesus out of every nation shall our hearts forget his promise,
hath redeemed us by his blood. ‘I am with you evermore’?
William C. Dix / R.H. Pritchard
The Great Thanksgiving
Dean To you, Lord, belongs the greatness, and the power, and
the glory, and the victory and the majesty.
All All that is in the heavens and the earth is yours,
and of your own we give you.
The Lord is here.
All God’s Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to offer thanks and praise.
It is right indeed, always and everywhere, to give thanks to you, the true and
living God, through Jesus Christ.
You are the source of life for all creation and you made us in your own image.
In your love for us you sent your Son to be our Saviour.
In the fullness of time he became incarnate and suffered death on the cross.
You raised him in triumph and exalted him in glory.
By his victory over death the reign of sin is ended, a new age has dawned, a
broken world is restored. and we are made whole once more.
Through him you send your Holy Spirit upon your church and make us your
people.
And so, we proclaim your glory, as we say:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
To you indeed be glory, almighty God, because on the night before he died,
your Son, Jesus Christ, took bread; when he had given you thanks, he broke it,
gave it to his disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for
you; do this to remember me.
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After supper he took the cup, and when he had given you thanks, he gave it to
them and said: This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you;
do this as often as you drink it to remember me.
All Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come in glory.
Therefore, loving God, recalling now Christ’s death and resurrection, we ask you
to accept this our sacrifice of praise. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and our
celebration, that we may be fed with the body and blood of your Son and be
filled with your life and goodness.
Strengthen us to do your work, and to be your body in the world. Unite us in
Christ and give us your peace.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and
the Holy Spirit to be all honour and glory, now and for ever.
Amen
The Communion
Dean We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
All We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.
We do not presume to come to your holy table, merciful Lord,
trusting in our own righteousness, but in your great mercy. We
are not worthy even to gather the crumbs from under your
table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to
have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the
body of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood,
that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us. Amen.
The Invitation
Draw near and receive the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ in
remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith
with thanksgiving.
Prayer after Communion
Celebrant Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we
were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home.
Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace and
opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body
live his risen life; we who drink His cup bring life to others, we
whom the Spirit lights give life to the world.
All Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we
and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth
live to praise your name. Amen.
10 | P a g eThe Blessing & Notices
Final hymn CP 267
1 Thou, whose almighty word 2 Holy and blessed Three,
Chaos and darkness heard, Glorious Trinity,
And took their flight; Wisdom, Love, Might;
Hear us, we humbly pray, Boundless as ocean’s tide
And where the Gospel-day Rolling in fullest pride,
Sheds not its glorious ray Through the earth far and wide
Let there be light! Let there be light!
John Marriot / Felice de Giardini
The Dismissal of the Community
Minister of the Liturgy Go now to love and serve the Lord.
Go in peace.
All Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Worship is over, but the service is about to begin.
Organ Voluntary
from the CD recorded by James Thomas on the cathedral organ
Next Sunday – 17th May
The Cathedral 10am service will be available for viewing on Livestream -
https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream/
In case not everyone has been seeing the Nelson Anglican newsletter, or has missed the first
few, here is the direct link: https://nelsonanglicans.com/updatesblog/weeklynewsletters
Blessings, Bishop Steve
11 | P a g ePRAYERS
CHURCH ST BARNABAS:
*Pray for Cobden-Runanga Parish. for the persecuted church
*Pray for Neil & Rebekah Dunbar (Jonathan,
Aaron & Emily) – Church Ministry, Cambodia. Pray for the children of persecuted
Pray they continue to learn the best way that Christian families around the world.
they can serve the Cambodian Church. Ask the Lord to be their Protector and
WORLD their Comforter in the face of danger.
*Pray for the battle with coronavirus – Pray that children will be enabled to
for wisdom for vaccine & for those affected. break free from the cycle of poverty and
COMMUNITY illiteracy in a safe and nurturing
*Pray against the spirit of suicide affecting so learning environment. Pray that the
many people in NZ. Lord will lighten the path of persecuted
*Pray against domestic violence in NZ.
children to grow up to be strong in
THOSE SICK OR IN NEED OF PRAYER their faith.
Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams,
Catriona, Anja, Rayner, Russell Dickson, “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to
Carol, Robyn, Andy, Sophie, Paul, Trina, Bev, me, and do not hinder them, for the
Rev John Scrivens,Michael McCann, Revd. kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
Steve Jordan,Andrew, Sean, Shirley, Maria, these.’” (Matthew 19:14)
Lynnley Capell (cancer), Jas Mc Cann.
CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM
ENVIRONMENTAL PRAYER The team are a group of parishioners who
are willing to help others if and when
Lord, hear our prayer for help to respond to
they would appreciate some form of
Creation's need. We pray especially for marine
help. We are prepared to offer a friendly,
life, our fisheries, sea creatures and corals, life
listening ear, the occasional meal or
in peril within our seas. We pray for shore birds
perhaps transport for things like hospital
and beaches, and torn fabric of our
coastlines. We Christians, are we bored with appointments, trips to the
the science now? Do we leave it to You, Oh doctor or Cathedral events such as
God, while we are busy doing other things - CAMEO. If you know of someone who is
valuing our own activities more than Your need of prayer, a visit, home
Creation and the common good? Forgive us. Communion, or any other Cathedral
Jesus of the loaves and fishes, hear our prayer family, please contact any of the team:
for the sea and those who depend upon Keitha (03 544 7161), Jane (03 5481035),
it. Amen. Jeanette (03 548 3998),
Albert (03 548 7385), Nigel (021 1189 985),
Sincere condolences to family and Judith (027 319 8511)
friends of VAL HOUSTON, who died Don’t assume we know, please tell us!
this past week. Help us to help our friends and families.
“The Lord is near to the broken hearted and No Prayer & Healing Ministry meetings
saves the crushed in spirit.”
until further notice
Psalm 34:18
If you need prayer, contact
Rev Tapita Ching on 027 255 3013.
12 | P a g eLETTER FROM CHURCH WARDENS AND TREASURER
We need $4,115.00 p/w from parish giving
and other donations to meet this year’s budget.
The amount received last week was $4,787.94
Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account:
For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church / A/C # 020704: 0028423: 00
Enquiries: Janet Smith, Treasurer: 0275638205 / akaroa_holdings@xtra.co.nz
Dear Parishioners
This week the Wardens received the following unsolicited letter;
“Dear Churchwardens,
It was disappointing to read in your letter to Parishioners how little
many people give to the Parish. A good rule to adopt these days is 5% of
gross income, not 10% which some ask for but now the Church no
longer runs hospitals.
Bearing in mind many Parishioners are of pensionable age, 5% of the
pension seems a fair amount per week. Based on the super rate from 1st
April 2020-for a single person 5% is $24.50. For a couple 5% would be
$37. This is on the basis of a person who has no other income and before
tax.
If the person had no other income the after tax figures would be single
person 5% $21, a couple would be $32.50.
As a retired single public servant, I am able to give $50 weekly which I
do by direct credit. Something to aim for. You also need to realise that if
you just give cash you have no chance of obtaining a receipt from the
parish recorder for a valuable tax refund.
Happy giving. The Lord loves a cheerful giver.
Signed
A concerned parishioner”
Kind regards,
Graham Allan – Dean’s Warden
Jenny Dickie – People’s Warden
Janet Smith - Treasurer
13 | P a g eGreetings Cathedralites,
I wonder what has been the plus side of Lockdown level 4 and 3 for you?
Some Kiwis have enjoyed the slower pace, time shared with bubble
members, and having time to do things that they never got around to. It
won't come as a surprise that some have missed a barista coffee, face-to-
face catch ups with friends and family or a work routine.
As we transition between levels, the impact of Covid-19 on our everyday life changes - some
are back at work, some of us are still at home in our bubble, while others have had their
normal life turned upside down. As a community it's more important than ever to keep
supporting and connecting with each other. We're all still in this together.
Using our strengths from past tough times to get through.
If you've lived through really tough times before, you might find that you're better at
managing mental distress than your friends and whānau who haven't. These hard times may
have shaped you to become stronger and are helping you to face challenges in your bubble
and pass on coping skills to others. You could have been facing illness or job loss or abuse.
Older people may refer back to the depression or the war.
The Lockdown has been a time of increased stress and pressure for all of us - it's affecting
how we work, how we relate, and what we can and can't do. We need to prioritise mental
wellbeing so we can manage our lives over the next few weeks, make good decisions, manage
additional stress and prepare ourselves for what's to come.
If you are a workplace leader, you can have a direct impact on the wellbeing of your
employees right now. The Mental Health Foundation has developed a guide of helpful
information to promote a supportive environment for employees. Common causes of stress
among employees could be catching or spreading COVID-19; or wondering if their job is
secure, or will they get paid? Employees may be facing difficulties in parenting, have lost
their extended support and feeling isolated. Further information can be checked on
Workplace Resources at https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/
My last words today come from Florence Nightingale.
5 May was World Hand Hygiene Day and 12 May will be International Nurses’ Day
The reality of the theme nominated in October last year was surely prophetic. Nurses:
A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health
12 May 2020 is the 200th Anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s Birth
14 | P a g eL.E.A.P. Children’s Ministry
Hi fellow cathedralites (as Mike would say)
Another week has rolled by, another week closer to moving into more liberty!
I wonder what retail shop will you visit when we go to level two?
I personally haven't missed shopping much at all.
Some positives from the lockdown for me have been:
1. Great gas mileage with my car (3x week's per tank full)
2. My savings account has been growing.
3. I've been reading my Bible more and enjoying Christian books and teaching DVD's.
I've also come to the conclusion that when the normal distractions of life such as
shopping, sports, entertainment are restricted or taken away I'm able to draw closer to the
Lord, how about you?
This week has been a busier week for me with police vetting forms to fill in, a child safety
online course to complete for chaplaincy as well as the usual preparation for my children's
church upload videos and activities onto my YouTube channel.
This week I wanted to encourage the children with the story of Job. A righteous man who
suffered greatly but through it all was able to gain probably his most important life lesson;
Trust!
As we leave the book of Job his words echo in my mind. After God's universe tour with Job,
Job had an epiphany and was able to say; "My ears had heard about you but now my eyes
have seen you!" (From knowing about God to knowing God)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding, but in all your
ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path. Proverbs 3:5-6
Blessings
John Laing
Children's Ministry worker
Christ Church Cathedral
Nelson
15 | P a g eBook suggestions
Frank Retief, the then senior pastor, and then bishop of a large evangelical
church in Cape Town, South Africa, reviews a surprise disruption and wild
shooting spree in their church on the Sunday evening of July 25, in 1993.
As a result, 11 people died, and 55 were injured, some maimed for life.
Using the lessons learned in the aftermath, and as he led his congregation
to recovery from the trauma, this pastor shares some profound and helpful
insights into how Christians should respond to severe trials and suffering.
Why me, Lord? The truth about
trials, the second title in the
Transforming Lives series, looks at the
age-old question of why Christians
suffer, why bad things happen to good
people, why a good God allows such
blatant evil and intense suffering.
Frank Retief faces these vexing https://sydneyanglicans.net/blogs/
questions head on and offers sound, how-god-used-a-massacre-to-point-
practical, biblical answers that will give an-entire-country-to-the-gospel
hope to those who find themselves in
the throes of hardship, suffering,
trauma and tragedy.
AT THIS TIME
Autumn sings in a minor key A modulation
with grief, at leaf- fall to a major change
reflects brighter sound vibrations
sadness drifts in misty tones
The music of on-coming renewal
This slow- down of life
begins a crescendo surge
deflects the sense of warmth
to dreams and hopes
coolness chills as evening comes
in a promised song of resurrection.
There is deep stillness
a long pause in movement——
then a colour -flash in a flurry of leaves
I wrote this after a leisurely
stroll in the park at Centre of NZ.
Colleen Kirby
16 | P a g eDear Dean Mike
Re marigolds
When I was working in India many years ago and I had done something special for the folk I
was working for OR at the same time, if I was leaving a particular village or hospital, I was
HONOURED with gifts, speeches, and at the same time, A BEAUTIFUL GARLAND OF
MARIGOLDS was placed around my neck. I have a photo of me wearing one from one
presentation that I treasure. Garlands of marigolds then in India were a mark of respect and
honour. It was a moment I have never forgotten.
So, while in NZ they are not considered as much – in India, the humble Marigolds were
made into HONOUR GARLANDS.
Rosalina
Me standing next to Dr Hamilton at farewell function where there
were speeches, gifts and the marigold garland. It was taken straight
after we had finished a busy afternoon of clinics with me doing the
medical photography of skin lesions etc. (Leprosy) at Barabanki
Hospital, not far from Lucknow in the Uttar Pradesh Province.
Poem
17 | P a g eDear Mike
I well remember the introduction of the N.Z. Prayer Book and like many others was absolutely
horrified to read on page 64 the prayer for “rabbits” etc.
I could not believe that those in N.Z. who compiled the Book should be so INSENSITIVE to the plight
of the farmer who at that time was struggling with the outcome of Rogernomics. It illustrated only
too well the divide between country and town which was a great pity.
Julia and I lived at that time on the Old West Coast Road, Yaldhurst on 10 acres of boney land and
were regularly invaded by rabbits from the neighbouring riverbed land - I could shoot them from
my kitchen window and on one occasion Julia had invited two of our lady friends for dinner with
rabbit on the menu and behold just before dinner a rabbit appeared which I promptly shot -our
guests thought that was their dinner!
In the mid 1990’s I became a Trustee for an Aunt who had an ownership share in a Mackenzie
Country property. We were spending $50,000 a year plus on trying to control the rabbits and only
going backwards -some Runholders were forced off their properties - how could you expect us to
pray for rabbits?
When we moved to Redcliffs I was able to persuade a lady who read the Benedicite to change the
word to another animal- she like me had a rural background.
Sincerely, Arthur Northcote
BENEDICITE AOTEAROA
O give thanks to our God who is good:
whose love endures forever
You sun and moon, you stars of the southern sky:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
Sunrise and sunset, night and day:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
All mountains and valleys, grassland and scree,
glacier, avalanche, mist and snow:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
You kauri and pine, rata and kowhai, mosses and ferns:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
Dolphins and kahawai, sealion and crab,
coral, anemone, pipi and shrimp:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
Rabbits and cattle, moths and dogs,
kiwi and sparrow and tui and hawk:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
You Maori and Pakeha, women and men,
all who inhabit the long white cloud
give to our God your thanks and praise.
All you saints and martyrs of the South Pacific:
give to our God your thanks and praise.
18 | P a g eAmidst all the uncertainties of COVID 19 Lockdown our busy Parish Nurse Judith
Fitchett co-ordinated several Telephone Trees of Cathedralites to keep a regular
voice connection with other parishioners to socialize & share a reading or prayer
during this long oft lonely isolation period.
Marilynna Burton's branch included our 2 Servers Neville & John who share a
Community Home. During a call to their house manager, Marilynna learnt they had
no device to view our Livestream Cathedral services.
Five days & several emails later Dean’s Warden, Graham Allan had found a solution.
Jenny Dickie, Peoples Warden had an unused -ipad which she kindly donated.
Marilynna delivered it to the surprise & delight of the 4 residents & staff.
It goes to show how just one branch of our Cathedral Tree can find one twig, one
need in our community & enable it to bear fruit.
Our Blessings to Marilynna for her initiative, care & servanthood heart.
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22 | P a g eMoving to Alert Level 2
We’ve united against Covid-19 and by continuing to work together we can earn the
opportunity to move to Alert Level 2. When we move to Alert Level 2 we can leave our
bubbles and reconnect with friends and family.
We’ll move to Alert Level 2 when we’re confident there is no community transmission and
that the disease is contained.
When we do, we’ll have measures in place to track and stop any new transmission and
stamp out any outbreaks.
Cabinet is reviewing whether we are ready to move to Alert Level 2 on Monday 11 May.
Until then, we remain at Alert Level 3.
Play it safe
You will have more freedom of movement at Alert Level 2, but it’s up to each one of us to
keep the rest of New Zealand safe.
These are the most important things that you can do:
• COVID-19 is still out there. Play it safe.
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get tested.
• Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow, regularly disinfect surfaces.
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen.
Life at Alert Level 2
Life at Alert Level 2 means we can resume many of our everyday activities — but we have
to do so safely.
• All businesses can open if they can do it safely. This will help to get people back to
work.
• We can go in-store at local businesses.
• Tertiary education facilities, schools and early learning centres will be open.
• We can travel between regions.
• We can safely connect and socialise with close friends and family.
• We can visit local restaurants, cafes and bars.
• We can return to our regular recreation activities.
• We can celebrate life’s important moments with our loved ones such as weddings,
funerals, birthdays and anniversaries.
• Small religious gatherings and ceremonies can be held with public health measures
in place.
23 | P a g ePersonal movement
At Alert Level 2, you can leave home to do more things, but you should follow public health
measures and consider others around you.
Follow these physical distancing rules:
• Keep your distance in public from people you do not know (ideally 2 metres).
• 1 metre physical distancing in most other environments, unless there are mitigating
measures. Examples of environments where you should maintain 1 metre
distancing include cafes, church groups, gatherings, restaurants and retail stores.
• Take extra care if you interact with people you don’t know as it won’t be easy to do
contact tracing if necessary. These situations include playgrounds, parks, shopping
malls or walking along the street.
There will be a few instances at Alert Level 2 where it won’t be practical to maintain
physical distancing, so there will be other measures to manage public health risks.
Examples include hairdressing, physiotherapists, home help, and public transport.
Gatherings and events
ou can attend gatherings of no more than 100 people, like weddings, funerals, family
events, concerts, religious services and public meetings, provided public health measures
(see conditions below) can be maintained.
You can have friends and family over to your home, but play it safe — keep surfaces
clean, wash your hands, and keep the numbers low so you can practice safe distancing.
All gatherings outside of the home (indoors and outdoors) can have no more than 100
attendees, excluding staff like waiters. Indoor gatherings should be seated if possible, and
should be approximately two hours long.
Food and drink consumption is fine at gatherings, so you can have food at wedding
receptions or after a funeral or tangihanga. It should be prepared carefully and served
individually, for example, not from a buffet.
Additional conditions on gatherings:
• Physical distancing and infection prevention and control requirements must be met.
• All gatherings should record attendees to ensure contact tracing can be conducted
if necessary.
• Hospitality guidelines regarding alcohol consumption need to be strictly adhered to.
• You can’t participate in any gatherings or events if you have COVID-19 symptoms
or if you need to be in isolation/quarantine for any reason.
Public venues
Many public venues, such as museums, food courts and markets, will be open again at
Alert
Level 2. However, there will be restrictions in place including the requirement to keep
groups of attendees 1 metre apart. This might require limiting the number of people inside
at once. Some venues may stay shut if they can’t open safely.
24 | P a g eExercise, sport and recreation
You can do your usual exercise, sport and recreation activities, provided you can do them
safely.
This includes activities that were restricted previously, including:
• walking, biking and hunting on public conservation land
• swimming at a public swimming pool, but there will be restrictions
• going to the gym, but there will be restrictions
• boating and motorised watersports
• hunting during duck shooting season — start date to be announced.
You can play sports that involve close contact, but only if good contact tracing is
maintained for training and games. Make sure you know who you’re training and playing
with, in case someone gets sick. No one should train or play if they have symptoms of
COVID-19.
For sports where it is possible to maintain physical distancing, such as tennis, you should
try your best to keep 2 metres from other people.
Detailed information on sport and recreation under each Alert Level on the Sport New Zealand website
High-level sporting events
NZ Super Rugby and ANZ Premiership Netball professional leagues can go ahead at Alert
Level 2 because they take place in controlled workplaces. The details for these events will
be developed with Sport New Zealand and WorkSafe. Initially, they will happen without
crowds but they can be broadcast.
High Performance Sport New Zealand activities can take place at Alert Level 2 using a
controlled workplace approach in consultation with WorkSafe.
Workplaces and businesses
At Alert Level 2 businesses can operate if they’re able to do so safely.
Engaging with customers
At Alert Level 2 businesses can have customers on their premises if they can meet public
health requirements. This means businesses should:
• have a contact tracing system in place to record everyone who you interact with on
your premises
• maintain physical distancing of 1 metre between groups of customers.
Services can also be provided on customers’ premises, for example, cleaning and home
help.
This means that most businesses can open their premises to the public, including:
• bars and cafes
• hardware, gardening, and clothing retailers
• butchers, bakeries, and fishmongers.
25 | P a g eHospitality businesses should keep groups seated, separated, and use a single server if
possible.
Work involving close personal contact
For some businesses, close personal contact is required to deliver a service. This
includes:
• hairdressers
• home help providers.
These businesses can operate if they have measures like:
• have a robust contact tracing system in place
• maintain good hygiene practices
• minimise contact to the extent possible.
Specific guidance for key sectors is being developed by the Ministry for Business,
Innovation and Employment and WorkSafe.
Doing business safely
The key public health requirements stay the same at Alert Level 2. Businesses should
maintain hygiene measures, including physical distancing, hand washing and regularly
cleaning surfaces.
All businesses are encouraged to use alternative ways of working if possible. This means
businesses that don’t normally have customers on their premises could continue to have
staff work from home.
If workers are sick with symptoms of COVID-19, they should stay home.
Self-isolation advice if you’re unwell
Golden rules for business at Alert Level 2
Do everything you can to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at work — we all have
a part to play in keeping each other safe.
1. COVID-19 is still out there. Play it safe.
2. All businesses can operate if they can do so safely. Alternative ways of working are
still encouraged where possible.
3. Talk with your workers to identify risks and ways to manage them.
4. Ask everyone, workers, contractors and customers, with cold or flu-like symptoms
to stay away from your premises.
5. Keep groups of customers 1 metre apart.
6. Keep contact-tracing records of anyone who will have close interaction (workers,
contractors or customers).
7. Reduce the number of shared surfaces, and regularly disinfect them.
8. Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
26 | P a g eTravel and transport
You can travel, but make sure you do it in a safe way.
COVID-19 is a disease you can spread without knowing you have it. You can travel around
the country if you follow good personal health measures. You will need to keep records of
what travel services you use and keep track of who you have been in contact with. You
should keep your distance from groups of people you don’t know. You should minimise the
number of places you stop on the way to your destination.
You must not travel to events which do not meet the requirements for gatherings at Alert
Level 2.
Tips for minimising risk while travelling:
• Try to limit taking public transport, or use at off-peak times.
• Avoid sitting next to someone you don’t know, or standing.
• If you’re flying or taking other forms of transport that involve bookings, follow the
physical distancing instructions from your transport operators.
• You must not travel if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, awaiting a test, or
if you need to self-isolate.
Education
Early learning services, schools and tertiary education facilities will all open at Alert
Level 2.
On the advice of public health officials, any educational facilities connected to a confirmed
or probable case of COVID-19 must close on an individual or group basis to allow contact
tracing, and then potentially for a further 14 days.
Early learning services and schools
All early learning centres and schools will be physically open including years 11 to 13.
Distance learning will be available for those unable to attend school, for example where
people are self-isolating.
Early learning services and schools are safe environments for children, young people and
staff. Additional public health control measures are in place to prevent the spread of
disease and to support contact tracing.
Tertiary education
Tertiary education facilities are open.
Tertiary education is a safe environment for students and staff to return to at Alert level 2.
Tertiary education facilities will implement public health requirements and physical
distancing as appropriate for the context, and will work closely to ensure a safe
environment where students can continue their learning. They will need to maintain
distance learning capability to help manage within these constraints, and ensure safety of
staff and students at risk of COVID-19.
Workplace-based learning will be conducted within the specific rules applicable to the
relevant industry.
27 | P a g eAt-risk people
There is guidance for people at higher risk of COVID-19. It includes advice under the
different Alert Levels, who is at higher risk, and how they can protect themselves.
Information for at-risk people
Self-isolation, quarantine and testing
At Alert Level 2, people who are probable or confirmed cases of COVID-19, or who are a
close contact of a case, will have to self-isolate for 14 days, or until cleared by a doctor.
People arriving from overseas will continue to be placed in managed-isolation for 14 days,
or quarantine if they are showing symptoms.
Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested — contact your doctor or
Healthline.
Call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor
for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
28 | P a g eENCOURAGEMENT, QUOTES & LINKS
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
family-time-during-the-coronavirus-
quarantine/
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn
FUNNIES
29 | P a g ee CHURCH DIRECTORY
The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 mike@nelsoncathedral.org
Lead Organist: Jane Mitchell: 021 051 3875 / jane_butters@hotmail.com
Lead Conductor: Melanie Carruthers: 027 725 2942 / mrsm.carruthers@gmail.com
Service Co-ordinator: Patsy Hawke: 021 269 0455 / patriciamhawke@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Worker: John Laing: 0272 959 261 / jwlaing53@gmail.com
Parish Nurse: Judith Fitchett: 0273198511 / judith@nelsoncathedral.org
Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan: 027 244 8184 / grahamallan1950@gmail.com
Peoples Warden: Jenny Dickie: 021 342 227 / jenny.dickie@remax-elite.co.nz
Keeper of the Fabric: Canon Jocelyn Smith: 027 548 7774 / joc.smith@xtra.co.nz
Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs: 548 1008 office@nelsoncathedral.org
https://nelsoncathedral.nz / https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream/
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