First Church of Otago Newsletter

FIRST CHURCH OF OTAGO - WHAT’S ON DURING SEPTEMBER 2009 FIRST CHURCH OF OTAGO

SUNDAY SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2009 WEEKLY EVENTS 415 Moray Place, Dunedin Mondays 1.30pm Mah Jong - McLean Room and BOWLS SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Tuesdays 12.15-12.45 Weekly Prayer Stevely Room Thursdays 7.30pm Bells Practice NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2009 11am – Quarterly Communion Fridays - 6– 8pm YOUTH GROUP Burns Hall DUTIES: Elizabeth Bremner ( 487 9865) Isobel Napper, Noeleen and Brian Williscroft Finance Joyce Dyer FIRST CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT WHAT’S ON DURING SEPTEMBER We are striving to become a truly multi-cultural community, providing a warm, creative and affirming home base, Friday 4 6 8pmYOUTH GROUP Burns Hall “ 5.00pm - Youth Service in Burns Hall - Ben Bates – enabling us to reach out with the Good News to those working and living in the inner-city and beyond.” TEA/COFFEE Loraine Denniston and Isobel Malloch Mon 7 1.30pm Mah Jong - McLean *Finger food for shared lunch following the communion service TUES 8 4.30pm Property Committee 7.30 on Sunday 6th September: WEDS 9 pm SESSION Message from The Reverend Tokerau Joseph Thurs 10 9.30am Craft group meets sandwiches, savouries, pizza, quiche, scones, buttered loaves Friday 11 Concert in First Church 12.10noon etc required. - Soup and bread rolls will be provided. Inside this issue Greetings! Tena kotou! Kia orana! Talofa! Malo ni! 6– 8pmYOUTH GROUP Burns Hall Mon 14 1.30pm Mah Jong - McLean Spring is just around the corner and already the blossoms and budding greenery on trees and SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 1.30pm Indoor Bowls Burns Hall Reverend T 1 10.00 4.00pm Finance Committee meeting bushes indicate the transition from one season to another. After a cold winter of Swine flu and am - Morning Worship - The Reverend Tokerau Joseph Joseph 12 noon - Cook Islands - The Reverend Tokerau Joseph Tuesday 15 2pm APW Concert Burns Hall woes of economic recession, spring somehow brings a sense of relief and hope; of freshness 2.00pm - Samoan Service - The Reverend Anne Thomson WEDS 16 7.30pm DEACONS COURT and vitality to the body, mind and soul. As daylight and warmer temperatures gradually fill the Friday 18 Concert in First Church 12.10noon 10am DUTIES: 10am DUTIES: Stan Catchpole ( 471 0633) Ian Rev Anne 2 early morning it’s been a little easier for me to get out of bed and put in more time for study 6 8pmYOUTH GROUP Burns Hall and Margaret Mitchell, June Evans, Finance: Stan Catchpole – Thomson before everyone else gets up. Conditions have also been pleasant for jogging around our city Sun 20 12 noon - cafe lunch at Ross Home TEA/COFFEE Selina Mulder and Sina Mulaiu parks in the afternoons where I can enjoy beautiful scenery and fresh air instead of looking at Mon 21 1.30pm Mah Jong - McLean Youth a mirror while running nowhere on a treadmill in a stuffy gym. In a way, spring time, is like 1.30pm Indoor Bowls Burns Hall resurrection hope; it provides the opportunity for a new or different way of living as well as the SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Thurs 24 9.30am Craft group meets Session 3 10.00 confidence or higher energy levels to do so. am – Morning Worship - The Reverend Tokerau Joseph Friday 11 Concert in First Church 12.10noon APW News 12 noon - Cook Islands ` - The Reverend Anne Thomson Friday 25 6– 8pmYOUTH GROUP Burns Hall 2.00pm - Samoan Service - The Reverend Tokerau Joseph Mon 28 1.30pm Mah Jong - McLean Cook Islands 4 It’s important, then, to make the most of our opportunities while we have the energy. What 5.00pm - Youth Service in Burns Hall - Ben Bates has been very encouraging was seeing First Church as a hive of activity in the last week or 10am DUTIES Ian Robertson (454 4513), Jenni Elmes, Vicki Church and Burns 5 so. We’ve had exercise groups, dancing groups, Aria competitions, the spectacular Son et ANNUAL REPORT TIME AGAIN Lumiere shows and the special communion service celebrating 500 years since the birth of Penny, Maara Williams, Julie Savage. Finance: Tony Stevely Hall Security TEA/COFFEE Margaret and Ian Mitchell It is Annual Report time AGAIN!!!! John Calvin. The photographs of events are stunning and thank you very much to those who Could you please get your contributions into the office contributed significantly in ensuring that everything went along accordingly. Very soon we will Presbytery 6 as soon as possible. have two or three secondary school choirs participating in the beginning of our Friday lunch SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Mission time concerts series. 10.00am - Flower Sunday - The Reverend Anne Thomson Anything which has happened after the end of June Heritage 12 Noon Cook Islands - Maria Rouvi 7 2009 is not of any interest in the report so There seems to be a higher energy level around the place and things are definitely happen- 2.00pm - Samoan Service - Toleafoa Vaitupu Lectionary PLEASE DO YOUR REPORT NOW!!!!! ing. While we have this momentum, it would be great for us to explore ways in which we can 10am DUTIES: Catherine Todd ( 477 5236) Selina Mulder and transition our ministry together to another level in reaching out to our city. I would like to invite Sina Muliau Finance: Catherine Todd First Church you to join with me and Rev Anne Thomson to a short brainstorming session after our TEA/COFFEE Isobel Napper and Zena McKie Concerts communion service and shared lunch on the 6th September. I’m sure that your ideas and input will be most beneficial. In collaboration

COASTAL UNITY PARISH - CARING FOR CREATION with the Public Lectures: Department of Perhaps you too are hoping for positive changes as the season turns. Three gatherings to explore issues and practical applications, based on Presbyterian Theology and Religious Studies University of Otago Maybe after some testing times opportunities are beginning to appear Church publication (see Anne Thomson for a copy) St Clair Church foyer, Tuesday Department of Music for you to do things differently. Just as spring time signifies renewal in 8th, 15th, and 22nd September, 7.30 p.m. ALL WELCOME Enquiries 487 8387 Professor Randall Zachman nature, may the Spirit of God continue to revitalise your joy and ************************************************ confidence as you recognise the potential of what your future can The Glory of Haydn Saturday 12 September 2009, 8:00 pm Dunedin Town Hall Seminar: "Calvin on the Interpretation of The City of Dunedin Choir joins the Southern Sinfonia to perform Haydn's Missa in hold. ―So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything Scripture" Wednesday Sept 9th, 3pm - Angustiis, also called the Nelson Mass, in a concert presented by the Southern old has passed away; see everything has become new‖ (2 Cor. 5:17). 4.30pm Commerce 2.19 Sinfonia. The soloists are soprano Rebecca Ryan, alto Claire Barton, tenor James Rodgers and baritone Jared Holt. The conductor is Simon Over. Public Lecture: "Calvin on the Creation May the Lord continue to be with us all. -Tokerau of Humanity in the Image of God" Thursday Sept 10th, 5.10 - 6.30pm Archway 3 You are invited to view Facing the Demons , & join in the discussion about the

Restorative Justice processes seen in the DVD Matheson Room Knox Church, cnr Pitt and ALL WELCOME George Street, DunedinSunday 6 September 2009 4-6pm Friday Lunchtime STAMPS ! STAMPS! STAMPS ! STAMPS! STAMPS Please see Burns Hall notice board for Soup and buns will be provided from 6pm for those staying for the 7pm service. Start at 12.10 pm Please save your used postage stamps. Gold coin donation. For catering purposes please RSVP by Thursday 3 September: more information SEPTEMBER to Helen Bradstock at the Church Office (phone 477 0229 mornings only) 11th, 18th & 25th Last year the New Zealand APW raised $5554.74 from the sale or email [email protected] of used New Zealand stamps!!! Carefully remove the stamp from the envelope - leave a margin

SENIOR MINISTER: The Reverend Tokerau Joseph, phone 477 7792 cell 027 371 4733 of paper all the way around like this ------> and drop them into PART TIME ASSISTANT MINISTER: The Reverend Anne Thomson 477 7150 cell 027 467 5488 We’re on the WEB firstchurchotago.org.nz the box in the Church foyer. PART TIME PASTORAL ASSISTANT MINISTER : The Rev John Sinclair (473 9950 or 027 436 9204) The APW Contact is Joyce Dyer YOUTH WORKER: Ben Bates 021 027 07862 MESSAGE FROM THE REVEREND ANNE THOMSON FROM THE HERITAGE CENTRE

Dear First Church folk, We will shortly have a spring clean of our displays, and a re-arrangement of some of them in preparation for the sum- It was exciting to come back from holiday to the Calvin Communion service, the Son et Lumiere and mer season. In the last year we passed the 12,000 mark for the numbers of visitors we then the Calvin Rediscovered conference held at the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership. welcomed.

The task of reconstructing a service based on the one used in Geneva when Calvin was pastor there We are constantly on the look out for interesting material, and it comes often from unexpected was far from straightforward – John Sinclair did a careful, thoughtful and sympathetic job. To worship sources. Along with a map purchased at a recent auction, there came rolled with it a poster for in the style that would have been used almost 500 years ago, in the early days of the Protestant Refor- the 1913 Annual Conference of the Presbyterian Bible Class Movement. It will soon be mation, was an displayed. It began in Wellington in 1888 when a young Bible Class leader George Troup, interesting experience – not always a comfortable one, but instructive and enlightening. I would not discarded the old bible Class ( which was a junior church service) and began one where all wish to see excommunication a regular part of our Communion service, but it reminds us that our approach to the sac- members participated in papers and discussion and freedom of thought. The idea spread to St rament at the table is not to be taken lightly nor for granted. Paul’s in Christchurch under Mr T W Reece of cricket fame; and then to first Church under Mr William Gray. The Son et Lumiere was stunning. I have a young friend who said that she was watching and listening and then suddenly realised that the story being told was the story of the very building in which she was sitting – she was quite Rapidly the movement grew. The Bible Classes became packed with enthusiastic young men, blown away. Our history came alive in a new way for many people. evangelistic, co-operative, and self reliant. In 1900 they began to hold Easter Camps. In 1902 the

For the next two days I learnt so much about Calvin and his influence here in New Zealand. The account of Calvin's N.Z.B.C. Union was formed, with George Troup as President. It became exceedingly powerful, almost an autocracy, moving independently of the parent Church. Its spiritual integrity was not to be questioned, yet working life in Geneva left me feeling quite exhausted – two services plus a catechism class every Sunday, plus four sermons (and at times daily sermons) through the week. And the services were well attended, too! Life was very at the same time it was one form of the continual revolt against its elders—even though it had a sprinkling different then. Hearing about the way that Calvinism (fairly loosely defined) has impacted on life in New Zealand, of older men as leaders. George Troup was the architect of Dunedin Railway Station, and as Sir George through literature as well as our social history, was also fascinating. Troup and Mayor of Wellington opened the first Wellington Airport.

One of the overseas speakers, Professor Randall Zachman, will be giving a public lecture and a seminar in September. By 1916 there were already 2,1000 Bible Class members in the forces. Thee of them, C.R Bassett of St David’s in Professor Zachman is an engaging speaker. If you would like to get a taste of what the Calvin Rediscovered Auckland, Sam Forsyth of Kent Terrace, and D.F Brown of Columba in Oamaru were each awarded the Victoria Cross. conference was like, I encourage you to attend. - Yours in Christ, Anne In 1940 Lloyd Geering was sub– leader of the First Church Bible Class. John G Sinclair SON ET LUMIERE 21-23 AUGUST Sound – waves breaking, birds singing, bagpipes, rain, psalm-singing and sea shanty, voices telling a story, our story, A non-residential Retreat in Daily Life in celebra- story of people who came so far, so full of hope and faith, so full of courage and longing, our people, ―I will be with you…‖Practicing the Presence of God. th th story of building, building this city, building this place, our place. tion of Spring. September 20 - 24 2009 (Sun 4.00 – 5.00pm; Mon – Thur 5.30 – 6.30pm) Light – at the Parish Centre next to Holy Name Church, 420 Great King Street, Dunedin. colours playing on walls and pipes and window and arch, on table and pulpit, Facilitator:Mike Wright (Tertiary Chaplain, Spiritual Director) colours transforming the outside as well, During this guided Retreat in Daily Life you will be given resources and encouragement to explore lights spotlighting voices speaking, voices singing. Sound and light – son et lumiere - your awareness of God‘s renewing Presence in the midst of your daily work &/or study, and ‗everyday a gift to the city, a gift to the 800 who came to be part of it, a gift to us. life‘.—We will meet for approx. 1 hour each day (Sun – Thurs) to share our experiences together. If you are unable to join the group but would still like to join the Retreat we can arrange for you to meet with an ex- Our thanks to all who brought this wonder into being: to Peter Matheson, who dreamed it, perienced companion (spiritual director) each day instead. to the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, who turned dream into happening, Suggested koha $10 (payable at the Retreat) - Registrations by September 17th please. to Richard Huber who wrote the script Gift yourself with this life changing opportunity. For further information & to register contact: to Martyn Roberts who let there be light, Mike Wright 479 6094 or 021 735 286 or [email protected] to actors and singers and stagehands and lighting crew who brought it to life, Otago Tertiary Chaplaincy in association with Spiritual Growth Ministries to Malcolm West and Ian Mitchell and John Sinclair who were our people on the spot, hosts and gofers and liaison and problem- solvers. Some images of the production can be seen at http://www.nzdigital.org/Son_et_Lumiere/index.htm

NEWS FROM FIRST CHURCH YOUTH GROUP LECTIONARY READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER

The work of the youth continues with our Friday and Sunday programmes. On Friday 7th Revised Common Lectionary used at 10 am service Te Tia used at 12 noon service we had a stage video night provided by Ron Muliau. We had 10 people who attended. It – – September 6 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Salamo 55 was a relaxing and laughing night while eating munchies. Psalm 125 We have been practising for Here Taana’s 21st birthday which was held on the 15th of James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 August. A big thank you to Angel Joseph who composed the song for Here’s 21st and Mark 7:24-37 Tokerau Junior Joseph who played the music for the song. To Eshan Dean and the boys September 13 Proverbs 1:20-33 Salamo113 who came up with the items for the boys and the all the girls who danced. There was Psalm 19 some good feedback about the youth performances. Rose and Vaito Turu did a dance James 3:1-12 also. It was a good night and wishes Here Taana a prosperous future. Mark 8:27-38

With that completed, our focus turns to our youth service coming up at the end of this month. There has not been September 20 Proverbs 31:10-31 Salamo 116 st birth- much attending with everything else happening outside of youth. Some went Auckland for Poo Wichman’s 21 Psalm 1 day and the Dean family went to Fiji for a wedding and some had culture practise preparation at school. We are look- James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a ing forward to the challenge as we are taking the three services for the first time. Our theme for this youth service is Mark 9:30-37

―Extreme makeover from the inside”. I’ve attended one of the preaching courses at Maori Hill Church. September 27 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22 Salamo 115 Psalm 124 We had 14 people who attended our evening service on the Sunday the 9th . Another one of our youth members will James 5:13-20 be having her 21st next month. - Ben Bates 02102707862(Mobile) 4555278(Home) Mark 9:38-50

Page 2 Page 7 NEW YEAR – NEW PRESBYTERY REPORT FROM THE SESSION CLERK Once there was one presbytery south of the Waitaki; that grew and eventually became six presbyteries. That number was reduced to five when Dunedin and North Otago amalgamated but, from 2010, the region will once again Well Spring has Sprung and we are enjoying the warmer weather... have one presbytery. Central Otago, Clutha, Mataura and Southland presbyteries have committed to amalgamat- It was a magnificent Calvin Rediscovered - Son et Lumiere I trust you managed to attend one of the ing with Dunedin and North Otago to form one presbytery to cover the same area as the Synod of Otago and sessions. Southland. Reform teams from the five presbyteries have been meeting together regularly to work out the governance struc- The Cafe Lunch at Mornington Tavern was attended by 11 people. ture, which it is hoped to have in place by next February. A call has gone out for nominations for the moderator of The next Cafe Lunch at Ross Home on Sunday 20th September bookings are essential for the new presbytery, who will take office for the establishment period from February until the General Assembly the Roast Dinner. Names to Catherine 477 5236 gives its blessing later next year and then hold office until 2012. Advertisements will soon be appearing for a clerk, who will work 24 hours a week. The five existing presbyteries are in the process of electing members to the execu- News from Session tive committee, which will be called ―the Presbytery Council‖, each of the five electing one minister and one elder. We are currently looking at our Ministry for 2010. . The intention is the Council will do most of its work electronically, meeting face-to-face once a quarter.  New members to be introduced at Communion Sunday - welcome. What will it mean for parishes? In some senses, not a lot; in others, a great deal. Each parish will still elect a Pres- May God hold each and everyone of us in his hand. Blessings Catherine Todd, Session Clerk bytery Elder, who, like the parish minister, will be a voting member of Presbytery and will be expected to be available, if asked, to serve on a committee. With the exception of special meetings, the only Presbytery meeting they will be asked to attend will be the Annual General Meeting. Parishes will work with the clerk of the new presbytery NEWS FROM Association of Presbyterian Women just as they do with the clerks of existing presbyteries. The existing presbyteries will be organised into geographical resource groups, which will have a number of respon- sibilities but, most importantly, will take on the role of mission and evangelisation. Freed of the burden of admin- APW AFTERNOON CONCERT FOR RESTHOME RESIDENTS SEPTEMBER 15th at 2pm istrative work, they will set their own agendas, which may include workshops, seminars, guest speakers and more. Offers of help would be greatly appreciated both with food for afternoon tea and assisting There will also be a place for other resource groups within the presbytery, based on specific interests of individuals people into Burns Hall on the day. or parishes. All of these groups will be open to all Church members to attend. The Presbytery Council will be assisted by a number of advisory committees for specialised areas, such as finance Please contact Nan Rickard 455 6099 or Dorothy Sinclair 473 9950 if you can help

and property, parish reviews, and interns. Again, it is hoped that much of their work will be done electronically so that there are fewer meetings and less travel. Work is well under way on similar reforms elsewhere in the country. The upper South Island has an even bigger TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS COLLEGE APPEAL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS task, geographically, but its plans to form one presbytery are well advanced. There will be three North Island pres- ( Appeal Target $200,000) - At the May 2009 Conference the APW of New Zealand was given a mandate to seek co-operation byteries, making a total of five in place of the present 23. with the whole Presbyterian Church to launch an appeal to increase the number of boarding scholarships at Turakina Maori Girls’ While the reform teams work their way through the minutiae of designing the new organisation, there is one big College in 2010. question, in which all Church members can help: what will we call the new presbytery? It is quite a challenge to find a name that reflects our area south of the Waitaki. While the simplest answer would be to call it ―The Presby- A RETIRING OFFERING will be held on SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER at First Church tery of Otago and Southland‖, that is so close to the Synod name that it might well cause confusion. On the other hand, ―The Presbytery of the South‖ or ―The Southern Presbytery‖ are a bit bland. So get your thinking caps on and help us come up with a name that will last well into the future. If you have an idea, pass it on to a member of your presbytery’s reform team or email it to one of the reform facilitators, Joan Sinclair ([email protected]) and Geoffrey Vine ([email protected]). Give us a name that we can all rally behind in our mission of serving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom all our work is dedicated. May His blessings be with you. Joan Sinclair and Geoffrey Vine Quote from letter from Rt Reverend Dr Graham Redding June 18 2009.

“Recently I was privileged to visit the Turakina Maori Girls College. Founded in 1905. The College holds a special place in the history of the Presbyterian Church. It boasts a proud record of educating young Maori Women and encouraging them along the MISSION TO THE WORLD path of ongoing learning and personal development. From the earliest days of the Church in New Zealand there has been a strong commitment to Christian Mission to the world. The same commitment continues with the Presbyterian Church directly linked with sister churches in There is a fine spirit in the school, and the dedication of the staff is truly sacrificial .But there are also some challenges, including more than fifteen different countries. growing the roll, upgrading the hostel and educational facilities, and filling the position of Principal. The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand has been supporting the school as it works to meet these challenges and Vanuatu - which what was known as The New Hebrides until 1980 - was one of our first missionary ventures. strengthen itself for the future. Our involvement continues with Education, health and Christian mission. Navota farm and Onesua Hospital have The APW has launched a special Appeal to raise funds for boarding scholarships, which is a key strategy for increasing the stu- both continued to find support from New Zealand. dent roll. Twenty boarding scholarships of $5000 over two years will cost $200,000. India - parts of India were closely associated with our mission effort and our links with I commend this appeal to you, and ask that you uphold the Turakina students staff and Board of Proprietors in your prayers.” Myanma The Mission effort there has been to work with the poorest people and encourage self support- a chicken farm with 500 chickens and their food for a year costs just $1000 and provides work, eggs, meat and manure for the gardens. FIRST CHURCH Thailand The rapid development of industry has led many people away from rural occupations to the CRAFT GROUP cities where poverty and health concerns are high. A ministry to the prison population there is very important. Photo of Olive McFarlane Madagascar Off the east coast of Africa the ministry here is to destitute young people-particularly women. Zambia We have support links with Garden Presbyterian Church and Livingstone Memorial Church Photo of Margaret Mitchell, where work with young people and AIDs victims present many challenges Dorothy Sinclair and Isobel Napper modelling garments First Church supports this work through our Assembly Assessment of $1970.97 cents per month which had been made by the craft group for a special order in the North Island.

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Kia Orana akaou tatou e te iti tangata na te Atua i roto i te aua First Church. SECURITY AND PROPERTY CARE REQUIREMENTS God is such an awsome God isnt he? Welcome to our third edition of events that have, and yet to happen in our community. CHURCH BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST: After final use for the day = Teupoo Wichma, Asia Taana, Elisaia Dean, Here Taana, Ina Rongo, Nga Dean, Enoka Taana, Mata Close rear exit doors, and vestry foyer doors. Leave the main church doors open and the lights on Uriaro, Nooroa Uriaro, Douglas Uriaro. Congratulations to you all.

BIRTHDAYS IN SEPTEMBER: STEVELY ROOM Tupou Tahiri, Mrs Bates of Auckland, who will be celebrating her 65th birthday here in Dunedin with On leaving check that all windows are closed daughter Tangi Joseph, son Ben Bates and families. Check heaters and lights turned off. Leave the room clean and tidy FAMILY SERVICE: Lock door. On Mon 24th of August a family service was held in remembrance of Mr Maurima Dean of Auckland in the Burns Hall. He is an uncle to the Dean, Taana, Joseph & Tahiri families. On Tues 25th Aug, Ioaba, BURNS HALL On leaving Taiarahi, Eshan Dean and Enoka Taana all travelled to Auckland for his funeral on Thursday 27th. Our Check kitchen is clean and tidy and all food and drink removed from the refrigerator. condolences goes out to the families who are grieving at this sad time. Thank you Maata to all who Make sure the dishwasher(s) is drained, clean and turned off at the wall. came to the family service to give your support which was greatly appreciated. Check the hall is clean and tidy. PUTOKOTOKO MEETING: Window curtains opened. Stage curtains closed. Your meeting will take place on Saturday September 5th at the usual venue in Oamaru. Please give Bench Seats to be returned to their respective storage space, which is\ your names to the Minister Tokerau Joseph if you are wanting to attend. 6 single forms left in the hall

16 forms at the back of the stage stacked 4 high SPECIAL LUNCHEON SUN 30th AUG, COOK ISLAND CUP OF TEA TIME: Remainder in the storage room, no more than 4 high. Doctor Tai Sopoanga will be giving a quick talk about the findings or results in a survey that the Cook Surplus chairs beside the stage on the West side Island community participated in last year sometimes. She is doing this because some people wanted to All taps and lights turned OFF in the toilets. know about the results and findings. She will also be supplying afternoon tea. All lights turned OFF in the Hall and Foyer.

FATHERS DAY DINNER: ALL USERS OF THE HALL AND STEVELY ROOM ARE TO APPOINT A RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO WILL The First Church Cook Island Women’s Fellowship will be putting on a Dinner for the CHECK THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE ATTENDED TO. fathers for Fathers Day on Saturday September 5th in the evening. This will begin at Note: It is not the Church Officer’s job to clean, tidy or check the facilities after use. 5pm and your names and numbers are required by the treasurer of the group. The mothers will start item practices on Friday 28th August 7pm sharp. Prior to this, we Ian Mitchel - Property Management Convenor will meet at 7 Tasman Street 6pm to visit Mr James Brydon Snr who is unwell.

UNVEILING: Thank you to all those who came to witness the unveiling of ex elder, Tutere Williams. It was a glorious PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORT FAMILY WORKS day for this occasion and on behalf of Mrs Maara Williams, family and extended families, thank you for making it a very memorable and special day. Presbyterian Support Family Works is a dimension of Presbyterian Support reaching out to the people of the community.

SPECIAL THANK YOU: On behalf of Enoka and myself, we would like to thank families and friends who Community Welfare is a supportive service offering social work, advocacy, welfare assistance and budget advice travelled from outside of Dunedin and New Zealand, and also all of you from Dunedin, for coming to wit- including Total Money Management. This service relies heavily on donations of food and funds. ness the 21st Birthday of our daughter Here Francis Taana and the hair cutting of our grandson Teinaki- Counselling Services tamas hair. You the people, helped make it a very ,very memorable occasion for us. Thank you Rev Professional counselling for individuals and families including child counselling. Tokerau Joseph for your beautiful reflection on the night. Thank you also to the Rev Enere & Mrs Group programmes for children (Growing Taller ) , parent (Incredible Years), grandparents raising grandchildren Mii Wichman, Rev Tekura & Mr Lindsay Wilding, Rev Teremoana & Mrs Utia for your presence. Thank (Grandy’s Group) plus group skill building sessions such as assertiveness courses. you to the First Church Youth, Toni Dobson, Vaito and Rose Turu, Tai Teira and Charles Porio for your Buddy Programme contribution in the way of entertainment, and thank you also to those who helped in the way of accom- Incorporating the Taieri Great Mates Programme, this child mentoring service is for children aged 4 -12 in need of modating families and friends from outside of Dunedin. Special THANK YOU to the IOABA DEAN Family additional adult support. Available throughout Otago, this service depends on financial donations as well as Big for your huge support and contribution. Special THANK YOU also to the TAURARII, TAIREA, WILLIAMS Buddy time. AND FAATOESE families for the doughnuts, chop suey and Raw fish. Also a big special humbling thank you, to you all, in the way of envelopes and gifts. Your generosity we will always remember and treas- Youth Grow ure. Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts. TERE & ENOKA TAANA A programme of strength and direction helping Otago’s young people grow in confidence and suc- ceed in employment opportunities.

Blessings to you all till next time- Tere Taana Stepping Stones is a community activity for adults experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. More information from : Family Works 407 Moray Place, Dunedin P.O. Box 374 Dunedin 9054 Ph. 30 477 7116 www.otago.familyworks.org.nz A warm invitation is extended to all lovers of sacred music :RSCM Festival Service 2009 THANK YOU SO MUCH Venue: St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, the Octagon, Dunedin Date: Sunday, 20 September 2009 at 18:00 That's the message from Presbyterian Support for the contributions from First Church to the Food The service will be a Choral Evensong - Rev. David Crooke has kindly agreed to lead our worship and the Dean of St Bank. It's been wonderful to see the full basket (sometimes with overflow) coming up each week.

Pauls, The Very Rev Dr Trevor James will offer the homily. Choirs from St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Knox Presbyterian In September the particular requests are for toilet paper, tinned spaghetti, tinned vegetables and Church, St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, St John’s – Roslyn … among others … will participate. Warm regards, tinned fruit. Rev. Juan Kinnear, St Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, Chairman – Otago/Southland RSCM

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