Issue 57 May 2013

Lucy Yougquest (Centre of photo) from St Matthew's School earned the accolade of of the Day after an impressive speech about why she would like to be Bishop of the Day. Waiapu Top Parish 2013

for its roof Church building in the Diocese of Tarime, waiting op Parish 2013 was a wonderful example of Waiapu working together! Feedback from one person was how great it was to see so many clergy 'out of the glad rags' and pitching in as leaders, helpers, Tmarshals etc alongside our young people. Also in this issue Congratulations must go the the Regional Youth Ministry Facilitators and the local group from Rotorua Out of Africa - Waiapu's links who put in so much hard work preparing for and running Top Parish. Also, there were all those wonderful The grey tsunami volunteers from all over Waiapu who put their hands up to be leaders, marshals, score keepers and hard workers behind the scenes. Big congratulations to all the participants who really entered into the spirit Northern pilgrimage of Top Parish and of course all our winners and our Bishop for the Day - Bishop Lucy, from Hard Hats in Our new Vicars Hastings. Well done everyone! Thoughts on leadership in a post-modern, From Bishop David post-christendom church

n Leadership on the Line, Staying Alive through the Dangers escape being dominated by the social system and its inherent being called upon by God as leaders in the church, sisters and of Leading by Ronald A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky (a must limits. brothers, laity and clergy, to offer that same model in our own read for anyone in leadership in this bishop’s humble twenty first century. I believe we are being called upon to take “Generally, people will not authorize someone to make them face Iopinion), these words are framed regarding going forward in risks, to be courageous, and to put ourselves, our credibility and what they do not want to face. Instead, people hire someone to our brave new world: positions, our lives and our faith on the line... as leaders. provide protection and ensure stability, someone with solutions “People rarely elect or hire anyone to disturb their jobs or their that require a minimum of disruption. But adaptive work creates lives. People expect politicians and managers (read leaders in risk, conflict, and instability because addressing the issues What's in a picture? our context) to use their authority to provide them with the underlying adaptive problems may involve upending deep and right answers, not to confront them with disturbing questions entrenched norms. Thus, leadership requires disturbing people and difficult choices. That’s why the initial challenge, and risk, - but at a rate they can absorb.” (pg 20) of exercising leadership is to go beyond your authority - to put When Heifetz and Linsky use the word “adaptive”, which is your credibility and position on the line in order to get people usually a qualifier for “change”, they refer to exploring and to tackle the problems at hand. Without the willingness to discerning new ways as opposed to simply solving problems. challenge people’s expectations of you, there is no way you can I want to suggest that the Heifetz/Linsky tome sits comfortably in juxtaposition with the work of Alan J. Roxburgh. In Roxburgh’s Missional: Joining God in the Neighborhood he writes: “From the beginning of the church, Christians have needed to figure out how to ask different questions about what the Spirit is up to among them.” (pg 26) I am completely and utterly convinced that many of the “recently-old” ways of leadership which include: problem solving, managing to sustain Sometimes we have photographs of such significance, that equilibrium and supposed harmony at we find it difficult to decide on an appropriate caption. In all costs, colouring-between-the-lines, this case, we whittled it down to three possibilities: as it were, will not provide us with the “Bishop, a Diocesan Register is a book. I'm a Diocesan opportunity to “hear what the Spirit is Registrar". saying to the church” in these post-post "When you suggested liturgical dance, I wasn't thinking modern, post-christendom days. We waltz". Bishop David and the three Bishop's Chaplains need to engage in the type of leadership which Jesus modelled. I believe we are "We can't go on meeting like this".

2 Issue 57 Waiapu News Worldly, stylish and enjoys a heated theological debate Waiapu's new woman in Gisborne under the media microscope.

ore tea, vicar? met her husband, historian Dr Laurie Barber. She describes Shortly after meeting her husband to-be, Petra finished her BA, their first encounter, a meeting between student and dean, as went on to study law and was admitted to the High Court of New Forget the cartoonish stereotype of the vicar as a love at first sight. Zealand. She developed her legal career in Alice Springs and cloistered figure fond of weak tea and wintry halls. M was also admitted to the Supreme Court of Northern Territory. Gisborne-Te Hapara’s new vicar is worldly, stylish and enjoys a “The thunderbolt was mutual. Some people are lucky and find heated theological debate. Mark Peters of the Gisborne Herald their absolute interlocking puzzle piece. Some are not so lucky.” When she returned to to rejoin Dr Barber, the takes a pew for a chat with the vicar from Bavaria… couple moved to Opotiki. Petra served at St John’s Union Laurie had also rejected his theological background but for Church and she was ordained into the Methodist ministry. A black-masked choir-mistress in a black bra and black boots different reasons. He had served as a chaplain in the armed brandishes a whip before a huddle of anxious choristers in a forces but when he returned from Singapore and Vietnam he Five years later, the couple moved to the South Island where, after witty painting on Petra Barber’s office wall. became disaffected with the church and took up an academic a period in Invercargill Methodist Parish, Petra was admitted to career instead, says Petra. “When we met we both went back to the Anglican priesthood and became vicar of Dunstan Parish, It is not the sort of artwork most people would expect to see on based in Alexandra. a vicar’s wall - but Petra is no ordinary clergy-woman. “I always wanted to be an Anglican. It was what I was used “I`m definitely not your stereotype,” she laughs. “Very often to from Europe. to me is not static. We are good people perceive clergy as being extremely holy. What I find at preserving our traditions but are open to new expressions. interesting is if l go into the hairdressers, and someone sits next We always explore to move forward theologically. My own to me and sees my red fingernails, they say ‘You are a vicar?” theological studies and experience have brought more awareness While she admits to a strong aesthetic sensibility, Petra is well and greater openness to my original spirituality.” grounded in theological and pastoral responsibilities. Because Petra is familiar with Gisborne from regular visits while “I like nice things, but I do wear a clerical collar because I want living in Opotiki, moving here is like coming home, she says. people to know I’m a safe person. If someone is distressed, they “I adored Opotiki and we often came to Gisborne for shopping automatically know this is a safe person.” or dinner at the waterfront. I like the diversity of people. I always Born in Bavaria, Petra’s father was a Lutheran pastor who maintain when you have a mixture of cultures, the people in knew ]osef Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) well and regularly general are more authentic. People face up to being a multi- discussed religious matters with leading theologians. But in her cultural society.” youth, Petra did not want to follow in her father’s footsteps. Petra ringing the bell As for her and her husband’s taste in art, Petra says they usually “Everyone knows when you are the child of a clergy person, you buy local art but not just for the sake of it. do the opposite. I had to make a stand.” church. Both he and I had missed it. “When we choose paintings, I usually go into an exhibition and, She came to New Zealand, enrolled in an English as a second “As a teenager in Europe I was used to huge theological if I can afford it, will straight away say I must have this piece language programme, became dissatisfied with it and signed up discussions. In New Zealand, people take them personally. because it speaks to me. I don`t like obvious things, Paintings for a university level one course in English literature and poetry They don’t discuss for the sake of discussion. Ours were about must have some mystery.” instead. She passed with a C+ then picked up papers on Maori throwing ideas around. Originally published Gisborne Herald 23 February 2013 culture and more English papers. “I was thirsting to go back to those fierce discussions I used to While studying at Waikato University, the young immigrant have with my late father and his friends.”

Issue 57 Waiapu News 3 oly rinity isborne hits a century Stephen Donald explains how the grand old brick church survived earthquakes and ner- vous parishioners.

he present brick Holy Trinity Church has stood on maintained it was ‘the parish’s duty to build a permanent and Interior modifications were made in the early 1990s, with the corner of Derby St and Palmerston Rd, Gisborne for solid church,G worthy of the place.’ Despite a shaky start with removal of choir stalls and high altar, and later in the decade, H100 years this May. But ifT some vocal parishioners fundraising, by 1907 over £3500 had been raised by running tukutuku panels, originally made for St John’s Mangapapa, were Thad predominated in 1932, the building would have been bazaars and fetes, and issuing debentures to parishioners. installed in the sanctuary area. demolished. On Friday 16 September that year, a severe earthquake badly damaged a number of inner-city buildings, Land was acquired in Temple St behind Te Rau Kahikatea, and Further earthquake strengthening was completed in 2011, and and caused Holy Trinity’s west wall and rose window to collapse in 1910, the vicarage moved from its corner site on rollers, the opportunity taken to install new lighting which shows up into the street. With the devastation of the Napier earthquake freeing up the land for a new church. the magnificent 1913 rimu ceiling. With new carpet and a fresh so fresh in people’s consciousness, calls to replace the church in exterior paint scheme, Holy Trinity is in good shape as the Plans were drawn up by local architect F.J. Wilson, which church enters her second century. wood were unsurprising, but in the event, the original builder included a tower; for financial reasons, this was omitted. J. Webb strengthened the walls and lowered the roof by five feet (1.5m), and Son signed a construction contact for £5850, although the Two other important Gisborne – East Coast church buildings also at a cost of £2,608. Bishop Herbert Williams re-dedicated the whole project cost over £7000. Site works began in November celebrate their centennials this year. Iconic carved Tokotoru Tapu church on Christmas Eve 1933. 1911, and the foundation stone laid, amid much ceremony, by Manutuke turned 100 on 7 March, but will be celebrated once The original wooden Holy Trinity Church (the present hall) was Lord Islington, the Governor General, on 10 February 1912. restoration is completed. St Andrew’s Tolaga Bay, the first church built in 1875, and extended a number of times in its first 30 years. north of Gisborne to be erected by a Pakeha community, will be Holy Trinity Church was ‘unofficially’ opened on Trinity Sunday, celebrated on 30 November. They will be featured in future issues. Calls came in the early 1900s to increase the seating from 450 to 18 May 1913, due to a severe illness which prevented Bishop 700. But former politician and churchwarden, C.A. de Latour, Averill leaving Napier, and the dedication took place on 29 June. and the vicar, Rev’d Dawson Thomas, had much In a time before photocopiers, those attending were advised to grander ideas. Along with suburban bring their own prayer books and hymnals. The Poverty Bay oly rinity hurch isborne church extension, they Herald reported H T C G Centennial Celebration “There was a glorious Sabbath Day for the unofficial opening 1913-2013 of the beautiful new building. There were great congregations morning and evening; and also at the children’s service in Come and join Gisborne-Te Hapara Parish the afternoon. The brilliant sunshine in the morning served 25-26 May 2013 to lighten in the interior of the building, and the bright rays shining through the coloured glass windows had a very pleasing Saturday 25 May effect. Temporary seating arrangements were made for the day, 2pm registration and informal gathering, with opportunity for a guided historic church walk and the great crowds were comfortably accommodated. 6pm Celebration dinner at Gisborne Hotel When the organ pealed forth, its improved tone could at once Sunday 26 May be noted by musicians, and, as the -choir and congregation 9.30am Thanksgiving Service in Holy Trinity Church heartily took up the opening hymn, “All People that on Earth do dwell”, the effect was most impressive. The vicar conducted Holy Trinity, Gisborne Please register by 17 May by calling the parish the services, assisted by the Revs. P. W. Chatterton, M. W. office 06 867 6449 (ask for Brendon) or email Butterfield, H. T. Rawnsley, and Wi Pairaire Rangihuna.” [email protected]

4 Issue 57 Waiapu News Colleen Kaye at her commissioning as Diocesan Dean Helen Jacobi handing back the keys of Registrar, with members of the diocesan staff at the Cathedral to the wardens Basil Brooker and Stephen Donald, the new Bishop's Chaplain, presented to Marie Knight at her farewell St Augustine's in February the Bishop by the EastlandTe Aitanga-a-Hauti region, East Coast Parish and Events around Waiapu

Oenone Woodhams, Ministry Educator, warming to The effects of the drought on the altar candles the challenges of her study leave in the UK at at Weber Waiapu Cathedral getting into the swing of things Brancepeth Castle, near Durham during Art Deco weekend.Veronica Bell. The Navy Band and

Issue 57 Waiapu News 5 Caringfor Waiapu's elderly Rhonda Poon asks the hard questions. f society is judged by the care it takes of its elderly number of questions about equitable access to care and a focus generation, how well prepared is Waiapu Anglican Social on the quality of life one might have in a very long period of Services for the future? What are the critical issues facing retirement. Carter House, Te Puke Iaged care services and how well placed are Waiapu’s Anglican These statistics support the 2007 study “Enhancing Wellbeing Social Services to tackle them? This is the first of two articles in an Ageing Society: 65 – 84 year old New Zealanders in 2007” taking a look at the significant issues facing the aged sector and carried out by The Family Centre Social Policy Research Centre will focus on residential care for older people. The second will (Lower Hutt) and the Population Study Centre at the University Christian Social Services, agrees and says that Government look at the challenges facing our day centres for the elderly. of Waikato. This study affirms that ageing is a ‘critical driver’ policy is lagging behind the discussion about the future of aged In the residential care sector, two of the most critical issues are of changes to demography over the coming decades. This care provision. “The ‘Positive Ageing’ strategy was formed affordability and access to care for older people. The two issues demographic change is sweeping before it a complex geography in 2008 but has not been refreshed during this Government’s are inextricably linked because for Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd, of health and social issues that social services providers such as term.”, he says. Paul maintains that while the Government has the issue is about affordable, high quality care for people who are Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd are anticipating. been following through the 2008 Positive Ageing strategy, there unable to meet the financial requirements in the private sector. has been no cogent approach to developing the policy to plan for Acknowledging that the sector has known about the statistics the approaching increase of older people. “It’s not a crisis we’re CEO of Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd, Derek Morrison, says that for years, Derek Morrison says that what they don’t show is what facing”, says Paul, “We’ve known that the older aged population they are as well placed as they can be to continue providing high proportion of these people are in good health. “It strikes me is going to increase for quite a while. What we need to do is quality care for people at an affordable rate – an important part that there is now a cohort coming through that is fit (and has plan for the social and health related challenges associated with of fulfilling the Anglican mission. All Anglican Care (Waiapu) been fit for some years). This is very positive, but what effect the increase in numbers of older people.” Ltd’s residential care facilities are providing the best service will this have on future needs?” Very sadly for this demographic they can within the budget afforded them by the District Health band, Derek has also observed that, “We are already seeing the In the present aged care environment, Derek Morrison observes Boards. Including the specialist dementia care at Colwyn House dementia and mental health ramifications of these dependencies that private residential aged care operators are increasingly in Hastings, Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd has 370 beds and 267 earlier in life.” he says. “We don’t yet know what psycho-geriatric squeezing charitable providers out of the market for aged care. residential villas and units. needs these people will have.” “Should we be saying ‘that’s fine’ or should we be taking the attitude that the private providers are catering for the ‘haves’?” Over the next 20 years, there will be a significant increase in the So the question for Derek Morrison is that while they are he asks. “There is certainly a place in the provision of aged care number of older people in New Zealand. This will be caused by prepared for what they know, there are unanswered questions for the people who “have not”, but it is interesting that over the not only the ‘baby boomer’ generation moving through this age about this oncoming generation. For him, there is also a last ten years, new care facilities have only been built where range, but also by increasing longevity. growing need for a national debate on the funding of this sector. there is a new village. This says that the Government subsidies In 2010, the Ministry of Social Development released the Social “The debate on the age that Superannuation commences is are insufficient to build new stand alone facilities.” Report which measured the changes in longevity over six three allied to the age at which health subsidies should commence for year periods over a span of twenty years. This report showed aged care.” Derek says. “The same generations will be required that between the mid 1980’s and the three year period ending to fund both through taxes presumably. Or else an alternative “Enhancing Wellbeing in an Ageing Society: 65 – 84 year old New 2009, life expectancy for men had increased by 7.3 years to 78.4 solution needs to be found.” He notes that this mythical debate Zealanders in 2007” The Family Centre Social Policy Research and for women the life expectancy had increased by 5.3 years has yet to be held and is long overdue. Centre (Lower Hutt) and the Population Study Centre at the to 82.4. (These figures are a collective of mortality rates at all University of Waikato. Paul Barber, Policy Advisor for the New Zealand Council of ages across all ethnicities.) More people living longer raises a

6 Issue 57 Waiapu News Doug St.George Stephen Donald A century ago in Waiapu Gazette

Clerical Changes for several years was Vicar of the scattered Parish of Ross The Rev. Ropere Tahuriorangi, from the Diocese of Auckland, in Westland. Mr. Rice is well known in football and tennis has been appointed Missionary at Tauranga. The Rev. circles. He returns from England at the beginning of January. Matene Keepa has been appointed to succeed the Rev. Nikora He has spent some time at Home in gaining experience in the Tautau, and will reside at Tokomaru. We hope to welcome back best methods of parochial work in some of the well-known to the Diocese at the beginning of the month the Rev. Lionel parishes in England. We wish Mr. Rice every blessing in his Mackay, who will return to his old work at Havelock North. Mr. work at Tauranga. J. W. Robinson, Railway Missioner at Matawai, will probably be In Memoriam. We have again to mourn the loss of one of ordained to the Diaconate at the beginning of February. Mr. our Maori clergy. The Rev. Rameka Haumia passed to his rest Robinson has passed his second and third theological grades at the beginning of last month after an attack of pneumonia. whilst working along the railway line, and will for the present Rameka, who was trained at Te Rau College, Gisborne, was continue his work there. Working along the railway line - ordained in 1896 and in 1901. He had spent his Dreadnought Bridge under construction ministerial life as a missionary in the Tauranga District under Obituary Canon Goodyear. He was a man of a quiet, amiable, and lovable We deeply regret to learn that the Rev. Nikora Tautau, curate disposition, and his loss will be severely felt by the natives of Tokomaru district, died on Sept. 23 [1912]. From a human amongst whom he served faithfully and earnestly. We offer our point of view the loss to the Maori portion of the Church in this deep sympathy to his wife, relatives, and people. Diocese is difficult to estimate, especially as the neighbouring 1905 he returned to this Diocese to take charge of the District district of Hikurangi has been vacant since June by the death of Tokomaru. Bishop’s Examination of the Rev. Paraone Turei. But these matters are under the The Bishop desires to thank the Clergy and Superintendents of direction of the Lord of the harvest, and our duty is plain to pray Diocesan News (January 1913) Sunday schools for kindly making the necessary arrangements earnestly that He will send forth labourers to the places where The Rev. William Goodyear, who since the year 1880 has been for his examination of the Sunday school children. The work of their services are needed. in charge of Maori Mission work in the Diocese, was, at a reading through all the papers is so formidable a task that the The Rev. Nikora Tautau belonged to Tolaga Bay. He was ordained combined meeting of the Standing Committee and Cathedral Bishop will not be able to accomplish it until after his autumn Deacon [in 1893] along with the Rev. Taimona Hapimana for Chapter, duly elected to the Canonry, vacant by the death of journey to the East Coast and Bay of Plenty. Reports will then special evangelistic work among the adherents of the Maori Canon Jordan1. be sent to the Clergy. The papers from the day schools will be corrected this month. King in the Waikato. On their arrival at their sphere of work they The Rev. Eric Dudley Rice, M.A. has been appointed Vicar were given to understand that their presence was not desired, of Tauranga, and will take up his new duties at the end of but before long they had won the respect of the people, and January. Mr. Rice is a native of Auckland, and graduated from 1 came to be on very friendly terms even with the King himself. In Charles Jordan, Vicar of Tauranga 1873-1912. Canterbury College, Christchurch. He served as Assistant 2William Walmsley Sedgewick, later Bishop of Waiapu 1914-1929. 1896 the two were admitted to the priesthood. Tautau Curate at S. Luke’s, Christchurch, under Canon Sedgewick2, and was moved to Hopuhopu, in the lower Waikato, in 1901, and in

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A new factor that we can be proud of from Top Parish is how young The discernment of God’s call on your life is people doing LT4Youth (Leadership Training for Youth) stepped up the most important part of the process. After Waiapu David Harris into leadership positions over the weekend in many different ways. has done its mission, and Jesus has jumped on the bandwagon with Kristy and Tess (who are also our interns) took responsibility for them, it’s down to you to answer God’s call. When you’re asked about the “Bishop 4 the Day” quiz. Kantoa Rimon helped out as ‘ being Christian, do you make Jesus known? I know being Christian Chaplain’ at the Sunday service, some helped as team leaders, in some schools is difficult, but when Jesus calls to you, can you live worship assistants, setting and clearing up and more. David Harris with denying his presence in your life? When he’s that close to you, truly flew a flag for LT4Youth with his outstanding sermon to nearly how can you pretend he’s not there?.... 300 people gathered for the Top Parish Service. Here are some … Where will you be when your need for God hits? There is a 24- excerpts from his sermon: hour a day counselling service, that you can use 365 days of the year, ..Our mission is ‘Knowing Jesus and making Jesus known’, leading so why not use that and make a difference in your life. Let him guide the poor in spirit to the path of righteousness and becoming you to making his love, kindness passion and forgiveness for each followers of Christ in our diocese. But the Diocese only has to do and every one of the flock of Christians known…. so much of the work because Jesus does the rest. He makes himself …But don’t let it end here, encourage the poor in spirit, go out and known to us in more ways than we can perceive at any given time. make Jesus known, or even become a part of LT4Youth. Recognise Every time you have communion, he’s making himself known to God’s lavish gifts in your life, recognise his presence, and whatever you. Every time Family Force 5, Lemar, Hillsong, or any of the range you do, pick up the phone when he calls. Amen. of Christian bands come on while you’re listening to your iPod, he’s Hoolah Hoop making himself known to you. But the work has to be done on your If you would like to read the whole sermon check it out on Latest part. News on the Waiapu website: http://www.waiapu.com/ and click on “Latest News”

8 Issue 57 Waiapu News The joys and challenges of a Missionary Doug St.George Greetings to all. It is now nearly four years since we left The joy of witnessing the development of children’s physical, Aotearoa NZ for the ‘Pearl of Africa’ and our service in spiritual, emotional and social needs. Noah’s Ark Children’s Ministry Uganda (NACMU). Our The joy of having ‘Rock Star’ status when walking through the principal task was to be ‘house parents’ to eight boys who children’s home or going down to the schools, giving scripture are now aged between 9yrs and 13yrs, but we also oversee talks each week at the school assemblies, encouraging teachers the management of two other Family Units along with to try out new methods of teaching, developing a love for other things. So, what exactly are the joys and challenges books and reading. Meeting new visitors and volunteers from of being a missionary? other countries and showing hospitality to them. The Top Parish Group The challenge of having a cold shower each morning, the The challenge of keeping healthy and not being too joy of having running water (most of the time). After despondent when you are not. three and a half years of cold water only, we now have HOT water too. JOY. The joy of receiving ‘care packages’ from friends and family.

The joy of having electricity (most of the time), an But above all else, the joy of working for the Lord and relying internet connection (sometimes) and the challenge of on him to provide. Witnessing His miracles as babies come to coping when they are not there. us here in such sorry states and seeing the love, care and His healing power enabling them to survive and grow. The joy of experiencing new tastes (eg. Matooke, g-nut The joy you get from a smile from sauce, chapattis, rice and beans,). a baby or child.

The joy of learning a new So, who wouldn’t want to be a David Harris language and new meanings missionary? You don’t really need of our language, e.g. ‘my head to leave NZ, it is a greater challenge is paining’, ‘ my shoes are to be a missionary in your own squeezing’, town/church/community!

The challenge of preparing for a We encourage you to give it a try, Sunday School/Bible Class of 140 the rewards are great. children aged 3 – 15 yrs and they Should you wish to know more our are ALL there EVERY week. Also email address is wandmdingle@ producing a Christmas Pageant Warrick and Marilyn with their 'surrogate gmail.com or our blog is www. for Christmas Day involving 95 grand-daughter' Rhode who has just turned wandmdingle.blogspot.com. We of them and the joy of seeing it three welcome any contact from NZ. happen.

The challenge of mediating in teenage and pre-teen God Bless, squabbles and demonstrating mediation skills. Also St Madds teaching and learning new ways of dealing with conflict. Marilyn & Warwick Dingle

Issue 57 Waiapu News 9 Helen Wilderspin comes to Hawke's Bay elen Wilderspin is looking forward a love of liturgy, experience in church schools, especially through General to putting her warm possum jerseys skills in developing lay ministry, and a genuine Synod and its Standing at the bottom of the drawer when concern for the ways in which church engages Committee. It’s great to have Hshe moves north in April to become Vicar with and responds to the needs of others.” She a change of perspective and of St Matthew’s, Hastings on the 12th April. is also an experienced mentor in Education seek out new challenges.” However she will have close at hand various for Ministry, enjoying helping people learn, Helen has heard a lot of elements of her strong creative streak: an and therefore will be keen to get an EFM good things about Hawke’s interest in drama, preaching and creative group going, as well as offering teaching and Bay and is keen to do some exploring in a liturgy. workshop facilitation in other areas of lay part of the world she does not know very well. the lovely interior of St Matthew’s attract education. She enjoys doing zumba, so will be Helen has been Vicar/Enabler of the Otago Looking forward to living on the flat for the her, with potential for creative worship and looking for some kind of dance exercise group Peninsula in the Diocese of Dunedin since first time after always being in hilly places, she extending the arts activities that have involved in Hastings. Movies, reading and travel are 2005, after being ordained priest in 2002 and laughs, “Even the new vicarage is built on one the wider community over recent years. having previously served as youth facilitator other interests. level!” Coming from a more suburban context, The wardens of St Matthew’s say “We’ve prayed for Tikanga Pakeha. Bishop David wrote to the Originally from Auckland, Helen says “I like based in Andersons Bay, she looks also forward for a new vicar and are very excited that Helen parish announcing the appointment: “Helen the flavour of Waiapu, especially the breadth to a more urban parish, with one church is coming to us!” brings with her a heart for pastoral ministry, of theology. I know Bishop David and others, instead of three. The big liturgical space and

Te Pouhere Sunday Pouhere as “a place to tie up your waka so you rejoice in the receiving and establishing of this A proverb worthy of reflection on this day don’t get swept away by the tide”. This adds gift over the last decade. We have seen each is “Kotahi ano te kohao o te ngira e kuku ai the element of anchoring in times of change. Tikanga discover and strengthen its distinctive te miro ma, te miro mangu, te miro whero.” gifts and identities. We thank God for this Attributed to the first Maori King, Potatau In 1992 the General Synod of the Anglican n opportunity to celebrate and teach cultural incarnation of the Gospel.” te Wherowhero, in 1858, this translates as church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and about our unique three-tikanga church “There is only one eye of the needle, through Polynesia/Te hahi Mihinare ki Aotearoa, ki On this day our church celebrates the diversity comes every year on the Second Sunday which the white thread, the black thread and A Niu Tireni ki Nga Moutere o Te Moana Nui a of its life. There are good resources available after Pentecost: Te Pouhere (or Constitution) the red thread must pass”. In the unity with Kiwa, revised its 1857 Constitution to provide in the prayers and collects of A New Zealand Sunday. This year it is 2 June. diversity that Te Pouhere provides, we know for three-Tikanga life. Eleven years later, the Prayer Book, including this collect (originally that without each other we are incomplete as Traditionally “pou” means a post like the great Standing Committee of the General Synod provided for the Eighth Sunday after a Church, and so we continue to seek ways to posts that support the ridgepole of a whare made this statement: “This Anglican Church Pentecost): work together across Tikanga. nui, perhaps here with the meaning of a guide. in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, in Creator God, you made us So Te Pouhere the guiding framework, a good living out the transforming Gospel of Christ, not in one mould, but in many: translation of constitution. believes that its unique three-Tikanga nature so deepen our unity in Christ Bishop Muru Walters has described Te is a gift (Taonga) from God. We celebrate and that we may rejoice in our diversity.

10 Issue 57 Waiapu News A Century ago in Waiapu Church Gazette A Fresh Perspective Jenny Dawson A Fresh Perspective

ncessant flashing lights, the constant be: excellent conference rooms, caring staff, jokingly said that in casinos, people pretend of the insidious nature of artificial fun and how clattering of gaming machines, the very inexpensive, plus comfortable, warm and to have vices that they don’t, in order to get easily human beings can be deceived by glitz. occasional raucous sounds of victory, accessible in a North American winter. There the free drink, and maybe in churches people As Lent began soon after my arrival home, we Iindividuals fixed on screens, here and there was profound learning and deep collegiality. pretend to have the virtues they don’t, because, heard again the story of Jesus being tempted, curling cigarette smoke, everywhere bodies Yet it was so incongruous, for people whose sadly, they think that’s necessary to get free by wealth, riches, and the ability to do the hunched over machines…time goes by commitment is to trust in God’s grace, foster grace! spectacular. I remembered how my heart was touched by powerful worship (led stunningly unnoticed. Why, you ask, am I writing about faithful discipleship, and model creative Everywhere there were guards: big, courteous by the two who started St Gregory of Nyssa gambling in Las Vegas? stewardship. To many of us, the environment people who offered directions when we got lost was jarringly alien. We noticed there were church in San Francisco), humbling insights Because I was there earlier this year for a week, in the maze of eateries, shops and casinos that no clocks (the timelessness of eternity?), no from both ordained and lay people, and the in a vast family-friendly hotel/casino, a guest at made up the hotel, but always on the lookout outside windows (no distraction from the risk of friendship offered with each other and “Living Stones”, a meeting of North American for signs of disorder. A kind of witnessing? flashing screen), no closing time, and no sense with God – who is always with us no matter Christians, not only discussing Local Ministry of reality. Of course I was struck yet again by the dangers what we are doing. In Las Vegas I did indeed but as dioceses making themselves vulnerable of gambling. But I have also come away from find true riches. Thanks be to God! in an annual gathering of mutual accountability. In response to my comment about the strange what was a life-changing consultation on the environment, the Bishop of Nevada half- In many ways it was a great place for us to ministry of all baptised people, sharply aware Waiapu helps construct church buildings in Africa

fter the Anglican Consultative with roofing material if the congregation can Philemon is the Lay Minister in-charge of the Council meeting in November last manage to erect the wall. A church building that parish. The Bishop wrote “She is one of our year, the Hawke’s Bay region hosted can seat up to 150 people may cost a minimum best ministers. The congregation has grown ABishop Mwita Akiri from the very new of Tsh15 million, (which translates to roughly almost four times since January 2011 from Diocese of Tarime (east of Lake Victoria and $NZ 12,000) of which nearly a half may be 20, when she took over from an ordained west of Serengeti National Park, sharing a spent on roofing material (corrugated sheets, minister whose work was so miserable, border with Kenya). timber, nails) and the carpenter’s roofing fee. to almost 80 now (children included, see The congregation at the walls of the front row). Clemensia is confident that Until his election in 2010, Bishop Mwita When Bishop Mwita spoke at a regional more new converts will come to church Gamasara Church was Genera1 Secretary of the Anglican meeting in Taradale he told us about this after the roof is on, providing the much Province of Tanzani. The Diocese currently partnership policy and invited people to needed cover from the hot sun and the rain.” has 29 parishes organized in six deaneries. contribute. $NZ 680 was sent. Bishop Mwita To help grow the parishes, the Diocese responded gratefully, telling the story of You can read more about Tarime Diocese on has a partnership policy that it will assist Gamasara parish Church, where Ms Clemensia http://www.anglicantarime.org

Issue 57 Waiapu News 11 A moving pilgrimage in our own land Oenone Woodhams describes her foretaste of the Marsden bicentenary.nial t was a beautiful day in February in the far clear as we drove to Oihi, place of Marsden’s An Ash Wednesday service at St John north when six Tikanga Pakeha Ministry preaching on Christmas Day, 1814. We the Baptist, the church adjacent to Te IEducators embarked on a pilgrimage to thought about Ruatara, Te Ara mo te Rongopai Waimate (the oldest inland mission the birthplace of our Anglican heritage and (The Gateway for the Gospel) and read the house in New Zealand) was next on the the very roots of our bicultural partnership. story of his friendship with journey. Still thoughtful after Oihi, the We arrived in keenly anticipating the that culminated in an invitation proffered. imposition of ashes by the Reverend journey about to unfold. Superbly organised ‘Behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy’ Sarah Stevens, Regional Enabler, by the Rev’d Sarah Park, Diocesan Ministry was Marsden’s text. ‘Ruatara is remembered seemed to bring me seamlessly Educator in Auckland, we were to explore on 11 May, the day before Samuel Marsden, as into the present, while seeing the Kerikeri, Oihi, , , Russell a sign that by his hospitality and his vision he past in my mind. A truly blessed and . Not as tourists, but as pilgrims. made the way possible...’ (For All the Saints) experience. We then did the tourist Places steeped in the history of our church. thing by touring Te Waimate. About 30 minutes out of Kerikeri the seal ends, We spent the first day settling in, visiting the a gravel road winds to a remote hill above the From the tranquillity of Waimate, Stone Store in Kerikeri, sharing in a gathering sea, and from there the descent is made to the we plunged into the tourist liturgy, and swotting up on the information beach, and the Marsden Cross. The track will maelstrom of Paihia, but with a Sarah had provided for each place; a time to be upgraded and become a pilgrimage path, very different purpose than my Ministry Educators at the Marsden Cross, from left relax into the frame of mind that enables one with way-stations telling the story down the previous visits to that holiday Alec Clark, Dunedin, Sarah Park, Auckland, Peter to leave the minutiae of daily life behind and valley to the Cross. On reaching the beach we hotspot. The churchyard of St Osborne, Waikato, Prof Ian Smith, Oenone, Tony allow God to do God’s work. shared in a liturgy before exploring the area. Paul’s Anglican Church, Paihia Gerritsen, Wellington, Graham O’Brien, Nelson Ash Wednesday dawned bright and Otago University archaeology students, is teeming with history. In 1876 in conjunction with the Department of local Maori erected a stone cross Conservation, were coming to the end there in tribute to the Rev’d of a dig, right behind the Marsden Henry Williams. An inscription in Maori and Cross, and we were privileged to talk English reads ‘A memorial to Henry Williams. I recalled my last ride on that ferry, when I was to Professor Ian Smith. He described A token of love to him from the Maori Church. busy ticking off the must-see sights with my the scene so vividly it was as if we He was a father indeed to all the tribes. A family, while not recognising the importance of could actually see the houses of the courageous man who made peace in the Maori the place to my Church. Russell was bustling, first European settlement in the bay. Wars. For 44 years he sowed the Good News ferries coming and going every 15 minutes, We were shown coins from the in this island. He came in the year 1823. He holidaymakers strolling down the quaint tree- 1700’s and part of a teapot that Ian was taken away in the year 1867. lined streets. We joined the throngs and found assured us was a 20 cup pot. He The church is made of stone, and is cool and a shady table at the Duke of Marlborough brought the scene alive, with tales welcoming inside. Adjacent to the church is Hotel and over drinks decided that being a of the settlers, the local Maori, an historical park with a variety of interesting Ministry Educator had its advantages. the accommodation that was information boards. But the sign that really On to Christ Church, Russell we went, to share needed as two peoples learned to live grabbed my fancy was the list of ‘Firsts’. once again a liturgy beautifully prepared for us Archaeologist Professor Ian Smith, Otago University.together, and threading through all, the Gospel by Sarah. Christ Church is the oldest surviving story. The ferry to Russell was packed with tourists. church in New Zealand, and it comes complete

12 Issue 57 Waiapu News Oenone Woodhams From the Ministry Educator

’m writing this from the Open Gate retreat that maybe I didn’t expect. Welcomed into stipendiary. I have now met all the house on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, workspaces, to meetings, to training weekends, year groups, and am on the second Northumberland. The wind rushes in from to worship, but also into their homes. I feel time around for some. I have also Ithe North Sea, today snow fell, followed by hail; the bonds of love and shared understanding had the opportunity to observe the but the warmth, the heart of this place, is not that join our Anglican Communion together, discernment panel at work, to share temperature dependent. I am conscious that despite recent difficulties, evident in the faces residential training with incumbents Lindisfarne Priory with Lindisfarne Castle in the I tread in the footsteps of saints and pilgrims of people I meet every day. Women bishops (vicars) who are having placed distance through the ages. People in this place have or not (everyone I meet say it is inevitable, one with them post the June , been praying and worshipping and working day) we do indeed have far more in common and to attend a fascinating residential weekend And now, a welcome break in this Holy Week. for Christ for centuries. It is often named the than is sometimes recognised in our safe little with those training for Reader (lay) ministry. Time to reflect and analyse what has happened cradle of Christianity for the English speaking corner of the world. This training takes three years and lay people so far. Time to re-centre and be still, to journey peoples. St Aidan came here from Iona in study for a Diploma in Theology through with Christ, to celebrate his resurrection, and So what do I do all day while on sabbatical? I 635, St Cuthbert was consecrated Bishop of Durham University as well as attending three prepare myself for the work that lies ahead. I have never had a sabbatical before, so I don’t Lindisfarne in 685. My room is named after residentials a year. leave you with St Aidan’s Prayer. know how you are supposed to do it, but this is St Elfleda, an Abbess of Whitby and a friend of how I have been approaching the task. Before I Other events have included continuing Leave me alone with God as much as may be. Cuthbert’s. Their names resonate with me as if left I had made contact with people responsible education workshops, an in-depth tour of As the tide draws the waters close in upon they are still here. What they wrought in this for discernment and vocation, ordinands’ the Diocesan Library and Resources Centre, the shore, make me an island, set apart, place is tangible. education, post education and and individual meetings with an array of alone with you, O God, Holy to you. I have been on sabbatical for a month now, continuing education. I began with a list of fascinating people. My head is spinning with Then with the turning of the tide prepare me to a month of opportunity and excitement and training events for curates, who are divided information, facts and figures, ideas, plans, carry your presence to the busy world beyond, interest and challenge and stimulation. I have into year groups post ordination, and required but above all a profound appreciation of the the world that rushes in on me till the waters been warmly welcomed by people from the to attend approximately ten events per care that the people of this place take with all come again and fold me back unto you. Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle – in a way year for stipendiary and five or so for non- aspects of vocation and education. Until next time... with bullet holes in the walls. The churchyard of Henry Williams. They are buried in the travelled together. Gospel at Oihi on Christmas Day in 1814. The ‘contains the graves of men from the HMS churchyard at Pakaraka, next to their son and 2014 is a significant year; the Bicentenary events of 1814 are seminal not only for church Hazard who died in the 1845 battle between daughter in law, Henry and Jane Williams. will be commemorated at Oihi but also by life in our nation, but also for the foundation of British forces and Rawiti and Hone Heke’. Marianne had eleven children, all of whom churches all over New Zealand. The following the bicultural life of our nation.’ (NZ Historic Places Trust website) Heads and grew to adulthood. She was a trained nurse information is found on the website www. Next year I encourage you to go on pilgrimage hearts full, we returned to Kerikeri to reflect on and also a gifted teacher who endured gospel2014.org.nz ‘Planning is underway for to Northland with your parish families, or all we had seen and experienced. significant hardship with dignity and courage. events that will commemorate and celebrate participate in the Bicentenary with your local And so we gathered in the church for our Our final day saw us at Holy Trinity, Pakaraka the partnership of Ruatara and Marsden in the communities. It is a once in 200 years event. leaving liturgy, grateful for the journey we’d to learn more about , wife first recorded proclamation of the Christian

Issue 57 Waiapu News 13 From Napier to Nairobi

atalie Myles, from the Waiapu Cathedral Parish, writes matatatu, the main form of public transport here. Matatatu about her work in Kenya are little 14 seater minivans in various states of disrepair that basically keep the city moving. The traffic in Nairobi is like At the beginning of November 2012, I condensed my N nothing I’ve ever experienced before. It’s so bad belongings into a 23kg backpack and boarded the plane ready to that sometimes it is actually quicker embark on the long journey to Nairobi, Kenya which has been Therapy at Mukaru to walk (which is exactly my home ever since. I have a 12 month placement as a volunteer what I do quite often!). with VSO. I am working in my profession as a Speech and My accommodation Language Therapist (SLT) with a Kenyan organisation called is a small flat that I “Special Education Professionals” (SEP). share with another SEP is an organisation made up of professionals who work VSO volunteer who is in the area of special needs: occupational therapists (OTs), involved in organisational physiotherapists (PTs), special needs teachers and me. We development and fund- provide therapy in six small “Rehabilitation Centres” situated raising. The area is a in the slum areas of Nairobi. Most of the children coming for bustling and very friendly therapy have conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), rickets, neighbourhood. I do most of Storytime Downs syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. As an SLT my my shopping at the little road role is to help these children learn to communicate; sometimes side stalls (most of the vendors know me this is through improving their speech and language, but very by name!) on the streets near my house. I really enjoy often for children with more severe difficulties it involves all of the beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables here and all of the A group of colleagues at a big disability teaching them to use some kind of alternative or augmentative interaction that is part of the shopping experience here! On the communication system, like gestures, signs or pictures. Many weekends there’s plenty to do too. In Nairobi there are often art awareness event. children with CP also have difficulty with eating and drinking exhibitions, live local music and dance performances and I always due to their abnormal muscle tone and poor muscle control. enjoy wandering around the local markets and my local area. I have also visited some of the areas outside of Nairobi; the wildlife Feeding difficulties also fall within my scope of practise and I and scenery is amazing. Even outside of the national park areas, provide strategies and advice for parents on how to make eating it is common to see giraffes, zebras, various types of antelope. an easier and more enjoyable experience for the child. Because I have now been here for almost five months and the time there are so few SLTs in Nairobi, I work very closely with my is just flying by! I absolutely love the work, my colleagues, the Many different languages are spoken in Kenya; however, PT and OT colleagues so that they will be able to help other children and their families and life here in Kenya and I look English and Kiswahili are the two official languages. Most of my children in similar ways when I am not around. As well as direct forward to the new challenges and adventures that the next colleagues speak very good English which makes things a lot therapy, I have been involved in facilitating lots of workshops seven months will bring! easier for me; however most of the families living in the slum for teachers and therapists from all over Nairobi. So my work is areas speak little English, so I’ve been trying to learn Kiswahili. very varied and always busy! My colleagues and neighbours have been really helping me with Living in Nairobi has its challenges and is certainly a different this and I am slowly becoming more confident, especially when experience from living in NZ. My means of transport is mostly I’m interacting with the children!

14 Issue 57 Waiapu News From the CaFE By Jo Crosse, Children and Family Enabler Part two of a series focussed on the StraNdZ vision for Anglican Children and Families Christmas Reflection - Rev Alex Czerwonka, Chair of the Rotorua Community Nightshelter Trust and Vicar of St Luke’s

Ministry. tatement 2: Every praying community intentionally ago. They had come up with a list of questions which included • Provide activity bags (include pencils, paper, activity provides age appropriate opportunities for children’s gems like “How can God be invisible?” and “Why does God sheets, colouring, puzzles, etc) for children to use wherever faith development. talk in heaven?” In my experience, one of the best responses they are during worship, especially if they want to stay S to these kinds of questions is “I’m not sure about the answer to near parents and caregivers rather than joining in group What is your faith? What influences have shaped your faith? that; what do you think?” Amazing discussions tend to follow! activities. Every one of us will have different answers to those questions. Our encouragement of questions and our willingness to share Faith development is a life-long journey, which encompasses all what we believe will inspire children to explore further and help • Encourage older people to share their faith stories of our experience, learning and relationships. For example, if them to develop their own faith. • Have a story writing/art/filmmaking competition based I was to talk about the influences which have shaped my faith Intentionally providing opportunities for age appropriate faith around sharing the gospel they would include family, baptism, school, a rural upbringing, development is important because it affirms children in their friends, sport, travel, nursing, marriage, motherhood, local exploration and it shows that we take children’s faith seriously. • Have a parish games day or picnic. team ministry, ordination, ongoing worship and prayer and Before anything specific is put into place it is essential to spend reflection. Other less obvious but equally important influences some time in prayerful discernment of who we are seeking to could be ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status, gender, and provide these opportunities for, what is going to be the most history. appropriate format and material to use, what resources are Getting involved with LT4 Youth Our faith is developing from the time we are born, through needed and who are the people with the gifts to help lead this. Our new LT4 Youth Group is on the 2nd and 3rd of May challenge and adversity as well as positive experiences. We Faith development is, after all, God’s work in each of us. It must at Puketapu, Hawke's Bay. This is an ideal opportunity learn about our relationship with God through our relationships be grounded in prayer and it must be taken seriously because for young people to find out more about LT4 Youth and with each other, and by seeing how the people around us relate it is about who we are as a Church nurturing believers. Our complete a 'Telling our Story' workshop. Remember too, to God. As a child I did not attend Sunday School (there options for engaging with children for faith development are that an essential part of this ministry is having mentors wasn’t one available), and don’t remember the scripture lessons many and varied. They will be determined by our context and who walk alongside our young people. If anyone would which were part of my secondary schooling, but continued to personnel and will inevitably have a local ‘flavour’ regardless like to find out more about being a mentor or participating be formed in my faith. The formative catalysts for me in those of their origins. Here are a few suggestions which may get the in LT4 Youth, contact Jocelyn Czerwonka (Diocesan Youth early years were the influence of parents, vicars, teachers and process underway. It is not definitive and others will have many Ministry Facilitator), [email protected] or one of our mentors. Inspiring role models are hugely important and seeing more ideas to add: Regional Youth Ministry Facilators. faith in action will always be more powerful than anything we describe in theory. • Holiday programmes Youth & Children’s Leaders • Groups – after school, homework, sports Of course, for faith to develop we also need to explore and Training Weekend learn from scripture and tradition. There are many wonderful • Movie nights which lead into discussion and reflection th th resources available which offer creative and age appropriate • Including time for reflection/discussion/worship in 10 to 12 May in Hawke's Bay ways of sharing our story and engaging children in worship. group time For more information contact: The best of these will inspire children to ask questions and to • Visit local rest homes, foodbanks, etc Rev Jo Crosse, [email protected] or reflect on their own experience. For example, I had a fascinating • Include a children’s talk and activity as a regular part of Jocelyn Czerwonka, [email protected]. discussion with a group of junior school children a few weeks worship

Issue 57 Waiapu News 15 Awaiting the sound of gentle rain Bill Bennett reflects on how we cope with the pressures of drought.

f you’ve had time to talk with farming friends and relatives Support Trust personnel will be busy helping farmers work anywhere in New Zealand you will realise recent months their way financially through this mine field. The Government, have been tough. The summer/autumn drought has meant WINZ and IRD have some strategies in place. And consultation Ithe agricultural sector has been under great pressure. Because will be essential for many farmers. we are essentially a rural diocese the current crisis will have long Hidden behind these facts are the less perceivable effects on term effects for us as for the rest of the community. farmers, their wives/partners and families. If you have relatives Drive along the motorways north of Wellington and you see and friends coping with this challenge then it will be important large roadside signs warning of water restrictions. Look at the to keep in contact, understand the stress they may be under, and hoardings about summer forest fire risk and you see the arrow appreciate the long-term effects of this drought on the local and pointing to ‘High’ or ‘Very High’. Everyone is praying for rain, national economy. Central Hawke's Bay in April that steady gentle rain that will soak gradually into the soil A few farming folk might see divine retribution in the drought, and substrata and replenish the earth. It was salutary recently, a notion which seems to run counter to the idea of a caring on one of the days of Waipukurau’s SeaSkyBush walks, to loving Creator. Rather, God has no direct control over weather cross and re-cross the dry river bed of the Porangahau River. patterns. We read in the Psalms of times of drought and stock are many ways to share the burden and uncertainty. Whether The case for a water storage dam for Ruataniwha has been losses; droughts have always been with us. However, bitterness, they belong to a church or not, treat everyone as belonging the strengthened, though joining costs of the scheme to farmers will anxiety, the inability to share one’s deeper feelings, are some of community. Keep in touch by texting friends and neighbours, be considerable. The Hawke’s Bay Rural Ministry Unit recently the effects on personality. Some will put the whole thing down making regular phone calls, arrange BBQs or house parties for all visited the site. to human-induced climate change; but how do you measure the locals, keep contact with regional organisations (Federated Other factors apart from lack of rain are making things tough: that? Farmers, Ministry of Primary Industries, and other government and banking groups), liaise with social workers and local school The follow-on effects of Psa infestation in kiwi fruit orchards Emotions and feelings to be aware of include anger (why staff, work ecumenically, attend stock sales, field days and dog and big questions about Border Control vigilance and the me?), helplessness (too big, too hard), fear (of losing farm, trials, and give stressed families time-out vacations. frantic efforts to find a cure of uncertainty), disappointment (all this result after years of work!), failure (self-blame), guilt (letting self and others Jeremiah caught the impact of drought upon a nation: ‘[The The continuing high value of the New Zealand dollar; farmers' down), shame (feeling exposed because of supposed lack of people of Judah] are ashamed and dismayed and cover their profitability is lessened self-reliance), sadness, longing, isolation (kiwi men often find it heads, because the ground is cracked. Because there has been The dramatic drop in the schedule (the price farmers get for difficult to share feelings), numbness (empty inside), depression no rain on the land the farmers are dismayed; they cover their their export meat) – about half last year’s prices (Sir John Kirwin has made us much more aware of this), and heads. Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn an accumulation of feelings that lead to stress and emotional Approaching colder days inhibiting grass growth and feed for because there is no grass. ...Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst overload. stock, and less feed for stock and drops in pregnancy rates of us, and we are called by your name; do not forsake us!’ (Jer. 14:3b-5, 9b). Yes, we will live to hear the gentle rain falling Because many of our parishes have a big rural hinterland there These are some of the obvious measureable effects. Rural again.

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