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Melanesia News Issue 81 [Autumn 2019] AUTUMN 2019 | ISSUE 81 www.mmuk.net MELANESIA NEWS ALL CHANGE PRAYER, PEOPLE, GIVING ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE: New Archbishop Elected From Coconut to Computer ALL CHANGE! ‘Jesus Christ is the same moved lives and livelihoods to nearby yesterday, today and forever’ islands in temporary accommodation, some have returned to their homes, while (Hebrews 13: 8) the volcano still rumbles on. Others in The Letter to the Hebrews seems to have Melanesia have faced flooding, and some been written to a community facing testing have experienced pollution from oil tanker and change. The author introduces us to spills. MMUK Trustees, His Excellency the a God who in Jesus opens his heart to us. Solomon Islands High Commissioner Inside these pages you will find an excerpt to the UK and researchers from the With this God we can find our true home, of Bishop Willie’s fascinating story about University of Southampton. our deepest fulfilment. With this God we his calling, life and service in the Church of can be ourselves. With this God we can face The upside of this is that we have people periods in Solomons and Vanuatu. Please God. Here in the UK, Bishop Willie has now anything. By the grace and help of this God who know the story of Melanesia and pray that we may find the ‘Chris Lileys’ and officially retired as Priest of Gawsworth but we can persevere against all the odds. In possess hard won experience and wisdom ‘Alex Legers’ of this generation who will fall continues to serve as an Assistant Bishop in the presence of this God we can touch a to contribute. The weakness is that we in love with Melanesia. Chester Diocese. As many of you will know, profound joy. lack some energy, the eyes to see things in Bishop Willie is not really the retiring type so Climate Change, a world–wide concern, is new ways and we are missing the younger This edition of Melanesia News looks at the his continued contributions will be welcome keenly felt in the Pacific. MMUK has been generation to take up the baton. One of our changes being met here in the Melanesian whenever he is able to give it. Following in a unique position to help academics find main objectives for MMUK in the coming Mission UK (MMUK) and in the Anglican the death of Kate and his own health issues, the data to document and authenticate years is to inspire a new generation in the Church of Melanesia. +Willie and his family are especially in our the changes that have occurred on the UK to connect with the people of Solomons prayers at this time. islands of Solomons and Vanuatu. Trustee, With the retirement of Archbishop George and Vanuatu who then become passionate John Pinder, writes about the result of our Takeli, we give thanks for ++George’s about our ACoM family and companions in strengthening partnership with Selwyn ministry and pray for him and his wife, June, God’s Mission over 10,000 miles away. College, Southampton University and the as they discern God’s further calling for their As Trustees of MMUK, we have recently visit of Marie Schlenker to carry out further life together. At the same time, we pray welcomed three new members: Steve research this September. for the Archbishop Elect, Bishop Leonard Scoffield has taken on the role of Treasurer Dawea and his family as they prepare for Amidst all the change and uncertainty, and swiftly gripped matters effectively; their new ministry. we pray that we and ACoM may know the Cath Duce and Kate Pwaisiho, whilst presence, perseverance and pioneering Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with significantly reducing the average age spirit of Jesus Christ who is the same the people of Ambae who have suffered of the board of Trustees, are helping us Like some parts of our national Church, yesterday, today and forever. to think how we may best broaden our upheaval and dislocation since autumn we recognise that MMUK has become, supporter base through encouraging 2017 due to the volcanic eruptions. Having without noticing, an elderly support group. +Mark Rylands, Chair of MMUK UK students to take gap years and study 2 Melanesia News Autumn 2019 Melanesia News Autumn 2019 3 Chair of MMUK, Bishop Mark Rylands is NEW attending the instalment at St Barnabas Cathedral on 15th September 2019. Other UK ARCHBISHOP friends are also expected to make the journey to support and congratulate Bishop Leonard ELECTED and Dorah. The Senior Bishop of ACoM, the Rt Revd The Anglican Church of Melanesia Nathan Tome is calling on all members of the (ACoM) has a new Archbishop. He church to pray for Bishop Leonard and family is the Right Reverend Leonard Dawea, who is as he prepares to take on this highest position currently the Bishop of the Diocese of Temotu within the Church of Melanesia. (DOT) in Solomon Islands. LET US PRAY Bishop Leonard was elected to the highest Almighty God you have called many to leave Episcopal position within the Anglican Church their homes behind to serve you by ACoM’s Provincial Electoral Board on 25th We thank God that you have called of June at Tabalia, the headquarters of the Leonard Dawea to be your servant Melanesian Brotherhood. Bless and uphold him in his ministry as Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia When he is enthroned in September 2019, Guide and direct him through all difficult he will be the sixth Archbishop in succession, times His Excellency the Governor General of the Solomon Islands Bishop David Vunagi since the Anglican Church of Melanesia was and wife Mary Continue all the good work you have begun inaugurated in January 1975. The previous in him that he may lead your Church with Archbishops were, the Most Reverend Norman wisdom and compassion Palmer 1975 – 1987, the Most Reverend Amos Waiaru 1988 – 1993, the Most Reverend Sir Fill him Lord, with bold humility that he and FORMER ARCHBISHOP BECOMES NEXT his beloved family may continue to grow in Ellison Pogo 1994 – 2008, the Most Reverend your true way of service GOVERNOR GENERAL David Vunagi 2009 – 2015 and the Most Reverend George Takeli 2016 – 2019. And may his ministry and leadership bring Bishop David Vunagi, former Archbishop MMUK hopes to meet up with Bishop many more people to know and love our of Melanesia, was installed as the new David and Mary when they are presented Bishop Leonard holds a Bachelor with Lord Jesus Christ Governor General of the Solomon Islands to the Queen in London later this year. Honours in Theology and Ethics from Chester This we pray in His Holy Name on the country’s Independence Day in July. University. From 1995 to 2007 Bishop Leonard Amen Bishop David was Archbishop of Melanesia was member of the Melanesian Brotherhood from 2009 until his retirement in 2016. and spent a year in the UK, in Tavistock a He returned to his village on Isabel to live parish in Exeter Diocese, along with the late a quiet life, only to be recalled again to George Elo. In 2007 he was ordained priest become the Principal of Selwyn College and served the Melanesian Brotherhood as last year. tutor and chaplain. In 2013 he was appointed On his new role, Bishop David said: “My the Mission Secretary of DOT and later as wife Mary and I feel very humble about this Diocesan Secretary in 2015. In 2016 he was appointment, and we pray for wisdom as elected as Diocesan Bishop of Temotu. we take on this dignified position. Convey to all UK friends our thanks and our request Bishop Leonard, 47, is from the Reef Islands for prayer support.” in Temotu and married to Dorah Dawea from Guadalcanal. The couple have two children. 4 Melanesia News Autumn 2019 Melanesia News Autumn 2019 5 Bishops Rickson and James with the worked alongside him at Selwyn College, as Bishop of Exeter Rt Revd Robert Atwell part of the Chaplaincy Team. The two visited Liverpool Cathedral and Jacky was delighted to be able to return, in some small way, something of the generous hospitality that she had received in the Solomon Islands. The Bishops also took part in the Sunday morning Eucharist at Chester Cathedral, where Bishop James preached, and Bishop Rickson gave the blessing. Reflecting on his visit, Bishop Rickson said: “We learnt much about our historical links and connections. It was indeed a worthwhile visit in terms of the creative response towards climate change and holistic mission in our Anglican Network and how to address these issues globally with sustainable means for the future. “God continue to sustain MMUK with VISITS His wisdom as it becomes a medium for transformation in our Anglican world today. God bless you all,” said Bishop Rickson. and Sr Kristy was able to answer the pupils’ Earlier this year, the Rt Revd James Tama, The Bishops then went to the Diocese Sr Kristy from the Community of the Sisters of questions about her religious community, Bishop of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, and of Chester, which is officially linked to the Church is on a six-month UK sabbatical country and home island of Tikopia. the Rt Revd Rickson Maomaoru, Assistant the Province of Melanesia. They met staying with her community at St Michael’s Bishop of Malaita visited the UK. First they representatives of local schools which have Convent, Gerrards Cross. Sr Kristy has visited Executive Officer of the Melanesian Mission, attended the ‘New Bishops’ course in partnerships with schools in the Solomon Exeter Diocese to meet supporters and visit Katie Drew, said: “It is always very special to Canterbury, with visits to Lambeth Palace and Islands and Vanuatu.
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