mt herbert parish priest in charge rev. sandy constable ......oct 05, 2013 · so, a little about...
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Orton Bradley Park Fair
Sunday 23rd October
10am—4pm
WE NEED HELP!
As usual we are running a sausage sizzle, a plant
and a cake stall, as well as a free children's activity
table. We need people to volunteer to help with
these stalls. If you can spare an hour to help,
please let Dave Cobby know (ph. 021 260 1901).
Look forward to seeing you there!
Mt Herbert Parish Magazine OctMt Herbert Parish Magazine Oct——Nov 2016Nov 2016
DIAMOND HARBOUR GEBBIES VALLEY GOVERNORS BAY KAITUNA LITTLE RIVER PORT LEVY TEDDINGTON
St Andrews Church of the Epiphany St Cuthberts St Kentigerns St Andrews St Pauls St Peters
Mt Herbert Parish
Striving to be a united, Christ-centered, community – serving Parish
PRIEST IN CHARGE Rev. Sandy Constable Telephone: 0223459900 Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE 85 Marine Drive, Diamond Harbour RD 1, Lyttelton 8971 Telephone: 03 329 4790 email: [email protected]
WEBSITE mountherbertparish.wordpress.com
Congratulations on the
appointment of a new Vicar
(see inside). The new appoint-
ment begins mid November
and I wish you much success
for this new stage in the life of
the Parish. I have to admit a
sense of disappointment at
having such a short time left to share with you all. My
growing list of things to tackle becomes more difficult
in the limited time-frame, so I offer my apologies in
advance for anything not completed before I leave.
It has been an exciting time of learning this last
month. The time spent travelling around looking for
house numbers and learning the street names has
been valuable as I now feel more at home here in the
Harbour Basin. Visiting and being involved in the
various Parish/Community Activities has offered great
opportunities to meet with many of you who make this
place tick. I look forward to our continuing
conversations – so feel free to pop in for a chat.
It is amazing how well each Parish Church reflects the
surrounding close-knit community, and I think this is
something to be really treasured. One of the many
community connections to be encouraged further is
your involvement in the Orton Bradley Park Fair. This
year the Parish will additionally operate a Craft Table
at the fair. The Craft Table will offer activities for the
attending children and will include an invitation to a
Family Service at Diamond Harbour on the 30
October. My time in your Parish has been truly a
blessing and I thank you for making it so enjoyable.
May you continue to be a blessing to each other and
to the communities in which your life is nestled.
In the service and love of Christ, Sandy Constable
Service
St. Andrews Church,
Diamond Harbour
Sunday 30th October
10:30am
Bring and share lunch
after the service
There are so many people who work behind the
scenes in the Parish to keep the cogs turning. For
example Christopher Grey, Ted and Victoria How-
den and Tony Eastwood do an amazing job main-
taining and overseeing Church buildings. Others
serve on vestry, drive the minibus, help run ser-
vices and groups, clean—the list can go on and
on…...Thank you to all.
Audrey Hughes is one of these people, always
ready to help and do jobs for so many people.
Recently she used her skills as a professional book
binder to restore books for Mount Herbert Parish.
When asked what we should pay her for her labour
she said “Nothing, just send a prayer for me.” Well
we can definitely do that as well as send our thanks.
THANK YOU
Greetings from Motueka Hi lovely people. we think of you all and pray for you all often. As we have now been in Motueka for 8 months we felt the time was right to write greetings to you all and update you on our news. Life has been hectic and good here in the Tas-man bay..we always said we swapped one para-dise for another and still think this! We do miss the cliff track walks with our dog buddies and the trips on the ferry. We have found new things to occupy our social time here in Motueka. We join with some other parishioners and friends at the local pub on a Friday night as often as we can for a drink and sometimes a meal. There are 2 lovely beach walks close to home we take Otis on most days. The folk here love him. He doesn't attend church which is a good thing but does go to work whenever Russell is in his office. The folk here are lovely and have been very wel-coming. We are loving messy church which we both help with and Anna helps with Tom thumbs playgroup every Thursday morning as well as service/worship leading twice a month. We are thrilled to have a great connection with the other pastors in the town and meet with them weekly for prayer. Russell has also initiated a combined Sunday night church service where we pray for the community. These weekly services are shared around the churches and have been held for over 3 months now with good attendance and great faith building. We do miss you all and wonder how you are getting on. We pray God's blessing for you all and please know we send our love to all you lovely folk at Mt Herbert parish. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Love and blessings we pray Russell and Anna
Getting Ready For Christmas Craft Morning
SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER
10AM—12PM
GOVERNORS BAY SCHOOL LIBRARY
ALSO Christmas Journey Live Nativity
Living Springs
18th December
The Search Is Over!
Rev Dr Megan Harvey has been appointed as our new Vicar. She will start
fulltime in November. The Parish very much looks forward to welcoming, and
getting to know her. Here is a bit about her in her own words.
Hello everyone. I am so grateful to you as a community for appointing me. I am
very excited about joining you as a parish and as a wider community. It will be
the first time in a while that I have been able to live in the community I am
ministering to and with, so that is pleasing.
So, a little about me. I know many of you have had the chance to see my CV
and my response to the parish profile. I think those documents give you a good
idea of my work and ministry experience, which have been varied. On a more
personal level, I was born in Taihape and lived all over New Zealand and the
world as my father was in the army. I attended a number of different schools
growing up and now am blessed to have friends all over the globe. Army life is
quite a different way of living, but actually prepares you well in many ways for
ministry.
We (Mum, Dad and my brother Tim) settled in Christchurch over thirty years ago. We were posted here – kicking and
screaming – from Wellington, but once we were here we fell in love with the province and decided to opt out of army
life and stay. After high school I did psychology at university and got my Masters in Developmental Psychology. I did a
lot of work in the psychology department tutoring and lecturing as well as research. The areas I looked at mostly were
around parenting styles and gender, and theory of mind (ask me I’ll explain!).
Then I went to work for the National Addiction Centre as a researcher looking into treatment for those with alcohol or
drug issues. It was very challenging and rewarding work and I made some wonderful friends. It was an amazing team to
work within and taught me a lot about leadership and team work. While I was there I did my PhD on adolescent
cannabis use and how it affects their brains.
Then God’s call came upon my life. I was so happy as a Christian and attending church I wanted to help other people
discover and explore the joy God brings into our lives. I looked upon the priests I knew with great respect and marvelled
at how they were able to live their lives. Then it was suggested perhaps this was the life for me. It took a fair bit of
thought, but the call from God for this vocation was too strong to ignore.
About ten years ago I was accepted to train for ordination. I went up to Auckland to St John’s seminary and got a
degree in theology. When I returned to Christchurch I was a curate at Opawa-St Martins and Spreydon parishes and
then Priest-in-Charge at Spreydon. After Spreydon I had a three year break from ministry spent concentrating on some
other aspects of life and faith. At the start of this year the Bishop appointed me as the Priest-in-Charge of Kaiapoi parish
as they too sought a new Vicar. It was my first real experience of rural or semi-rural ministry and I loved it! It is from
that parish that I will be coming to you. I will be accompanied by my sweet cat Lorelai (pronounced Laura lie). She is a
beautiful eight-year-old tabby with a lovely nature whose entire universe revolves around food (she knows the squeak
the cupboard her food is kept in makes when opened).
Thank you again for having me working in your community of faith and I am so looking forward to getting to know you
all as we live out and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
God bless you all.
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake.
Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. "If Jesus were sitting here, He would say,
'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said,
"Ryan, you be Jesus!"
Treasurers Report
“The fellow who has no money is poor; the fellow who has nothing but money is poorer still.” -Billy Sunday.
Fortunately as a parish we do have money; and we are blessed with the “immeasurable riches of God’s
grace............” (Eph 2:6). In the past week we have opened a general “reserve account” and transferred $10000 to
this account. It will yield some interest and is at least short-term reassurance for when we move from part-time to
full-time vicar expenses. We had a good month in August where income was considerably ahead of expenses; this
continues the pattern of income and expenses varying quite a lot month to month. Giving by regular bank
payments/automatic payments does tend to flatten out this fluctuation. The graph and charts below show income
and expenditure month by month and year-to-date.
If you have questions or need help with financial things related to your giving, please talk to Margaret Somerville
(Ph. 329-4713) or Russell Lienert (Ph. 329-4066)
Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair!
A couple of years ago, on a Sunday evening, I received an ur-
gent text from a friend from Church. All it said was that her son
had had an accident and was critical—pray. It turned out he
had been messing about in a hammock and had ended up
strangled. When they found him, he was blue and not breath-
ing. As her husband resuscitated him, and then the paramedic
took over, my friend texted people to pray—she believed in the
power of prayer to call out and ask God to help. And pray we
did, both individually and in groups over the next few days as he was in a coma. Messages were sent
around with updates for prayer. Even though it is thought that the boy hadn’t had oxygen to his brain
for a minimum of 8 minutes, a week later, much to the astonishment of the Consultants, he returned
home, recovered. His parents were convinced this was due to God and the power of prayer. Being able to
pray and ask for prayer either in struggles or thanksgiving is an amazing privilege and gift. We have a
prayer chain here in this Parish, headed up by Anne Fountain, but due to people having moved away, the
numbers on it have dwindled. If you would be interested in joining a prayer chain, to pray for those that
ask in our community, please contact Anne (329 4202) for more information. Also if there is anything
you would like prayer for, then also contact Anne. Helen Cobby
St Cuthbert’s—growing out of the ground!
St Cuthbert’s is now starting to look more like a church. The builders are doing a great job,
the reinforced concrete and concrete block shell of the church is nearly complete and the
stone masons have moved in. Their first key task was to reinstate the arch between the nave
and the chancel.
As seen above the last few blocks of the arch
are being placed. This is exacting work to en-
sure the arch blocks meet accurately at the top
and so the arch is true and looks good. These
blocks are pinned and mortared together with a
steel strap tying them together on the outside.
Then the builders placed more reinforced con-
crete. This must be one of the strongest stone
arches in the country!
The East wall of the chancel is looking good, it has
now been cast in reinforced concrete and ready for
the installation of the original stonework. The
stonework tracery of the East window will be pinned
to the concrete and mortared in place ready for the
cobble wall facing to be placed around it.
It is great to see so many stonemasons working on
site as this is a very time consuming part of the job.
The roof structure has some rot and borer damage
so some timber will be replaced by the builders to
make it sound.
We are now planning items not covered by the
Church Property Trust project, like the protection of
the stain glass windows, the purchase of some
chairs to replace a few of the pews, and many
smaller items that need refurbishing. Some funds
have already been generously donated to the local
St Cuthbert’s funds but we will need to raise more.
Tony Eastwood, St Cuthbert’s Treasurer/Sexton
LITTLE RIVER YOUTH GROUP
Meets in the St Andrews Little River
Church Lounge on Wed evenings
during term time.
MAINLY MUSIC
This is held Thursday weekly during term
time at Little River Rugby Clubrooms.
Come along at 10.30am for cuppa and then
join in with the music at 11.00am.
Contact Robyn MacFarlane 325 1119
CARE, SHARE AND PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday at 10am. Locations vary, for details please call Ann Watson 741 2210
LITTLE RIVER HOME GROUP
Meets every Wed evening.
Please call Mark & Rose Fitzgerald for details Ph: 325 1176
St Andrew’s, Little River @ 5pm
All are invited to come and join us
1st and 3rd Sundays
each month for worship and fellowship.
What’s On in Little River
Revival Clothing is open to the public every Tuesday at 10:30am.
We are ONLY taking clothing due to size/space limitations.
Due to earthquake repairs we will be closed for approx 3-4 weeks from end of Aug 2016
Further information please ring Fiona 3290171
Little River
Flower Power Garden Trail
& Places of Interest
Labour Weekend
Sunday 23 & Monday 24 October
10am-4pm
14 exciting gardens to visits
Light refreshments available
Live Music
$10 per person, $9 garden club, kids free
Tickets: Little River Craft Station (03) 3251-320
Proceeds to the Little River Community
The Flower Power
Garden Trail Features
St. Andrews Churchm
Come along and view a collection of wedding dresses (some made in the area) of residents who were married up at
the church.
Revival Clothing will be open Sunday 23 & Monday 24 October (Labour weekend)
10am-4pm.
Good second hand clothing on sale (cash only)
Details Fiona 3290171
What’s On in Diamond Harbour?
BABY & TODDLERS GROUP 4th & 18th Oct
1st, 15th & 29th Nov Fortnightly on a TUESDAY, a coffee and support group for parents and caregivers of babies and infants 0-36 months is held at the Diamond Harbour Church Hall. For more details, call Wendy Coles on329 4483.
CITY SHOPPING VAN 5th & 19th Oct 2nd, 16th & 30th Nov The van does pick-ups from Diamond Harbour fortnightly on Wednesdays around 9:00am and drops people back home about 1:30pm. Bookings are essential as the van seats 8 people. A $10 donation towards fuel per trip is invited. To book a seat, please call Nicky ph:329 4341 or Wendy ph: 329 4483.
MONDAY NIGHT STUDY GROUP
AT CHARTERIS BAY
Meets Monday fortnightly in a warm and friendly home. Please call Margaret Somerville for details on ph:329 4713.
S e r v i c e R e a d i n g s f o r O c t o b e r — N o v e m b e r
2nd OCT 9th OCT 16th OCT 23rd OCT 30th OCT
6th NOV 13th NOV 20th NOV 27th NOV
We want to know what’s going on—
Please contact the Parish Office on ph:329 4790 or [email protected] with any news CUT OFF FOR THE DECEMBER/JANUARY NEWSLETTER IS WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER
PRAYER CHAIN
The Prayer Chain is available to pray for you
personally or for any other prayer needs you may have.
The Prayer Chain is totally confidential
Phone Anne Fountain ph: 329 4202
PRAYER FOR THE PARISH
Weekdays at 8:15am in the Library at St Andrew’s, Diamond Harbour. This is to specifically pray for God’s presence in all our lives and His spirit to move in our Parish. All are welcome. If you are unable to join us, please pray wherever you are.
Isaiah 65:17-25 For Ps: Isa 12 2 Thess 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19
Jer 23:1-6 For Ps Luke 1:68-79 Col 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43
RAINBOW
MUSIC 11th & 25th Oct
8th & 22nd Nov, 6th Dec
This fun time is held fortnightly on TUESDAYS during term time alternating with the
Baby & Toddlers Group, at St. Andrews Community Church Hall. Come along at 10am to join in with the music and fun and then
for cuppa at 10:45am. All are welcome Contact Helen for details. Ph.3294790 or
All preschoolers welcome (Bring a parent tho’)
Lam 1:1-6 Lam 3:19-26 or Ps 137 2 Tim 1:1-14 Luke 17:5-10
Jer 29:1,4-7 Ps 66:1-12 2 Tim 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19
Jer 31:27-34 Ps 119:97-104 2 Tim 3:14–4:5 Luke 18:1-8
Joel 2:23-32 Ps 65 2 Tim 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14
Hab 1:1-4;2:1-4 Ps 119:137-144 2 Thess 1:1-4,11-12 Luke 19:1-10
Hagg 1:15b–2:9 Ps 145:1-5,17-21 or Ps 98 2 Thess 2:1-5,13-17 Luke 20:27-38
Isa 2:1-5 Ps 122 Rom 13:11-14 Matt 24:36-44
Gamma Group
We meet Wednesday nights at 7:30pm at a
home in Diamond Harbour. We pray, read
and discuss the Bible and work out to-
gether what it means to be followers of
Christ. For more information contact Ross
Fountain, phone number: 329 4202
STANDARD SERVICE TIMES
DIAMOND HARBOUR St. Andrews, 85 Marine Drive, Diamond Harbour Sunday weekly at 10:30am Wednesday Quiet/Reflective Communion Service weekly at 9.00 a.m.
GEBBIES VALLEY Church of the Epiphany, Gebbies Pass Rd, Gebbies Valley 1st Sunday of the month at 9am
GOVERNORS BAY St. Cuthbert's was badly damaged in the Sept 2010 earthquake. The 9am congregation now gather weekly at St. Peters, Teddington.
KAITUNA VALLEY St. Kentigerns, Kaituna Valley Rd, Kaituna Please contact the office for information. Baptisms, weddings & funerals by arrangement.
LITTLE RIVER St. Andrews, Church Road, Little River We gather as a community of churches 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 5pm.
PORT LEVY St. Pauls, Port Levy Road, Port Levy
Easter & Christmas, and for baptisms, weddings & funerals by arrangement.
TEDDINGTON St. Peters, Gebbie Pass Road, Teddington Sunday weekly at 9am. The first Sunday of the month is in the form of either Methodist or Presbyterian to fulfill the 1996 Covenant
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating together.
Please visit the Parish website [email protected] for greater access to contacts, audio sermons and much more information
MOUNT HERBERT PARISH CONTACTS
PARISH OFFICE: ph: 329 4790 email: [email protected].
PRIEST IN CHARGE: Rev. Sandy Constable ph:0223459900
WARDENS: Vivienne Jackson ph: 329 9930
David Cobby ph:329 4601
PASTORAL CARE: Rev. Sandy Constable ph:0223459900
Gebbies Valley: Karen Reid ph: 329 7923
Governors Bay Karen Stenhouse ph: 329 9055
Little River: Fiona Waghorn ph: 329 0171
CHURCH CONTACTS: Diamond Harbour: Merylin Haxell
Gebbies Valley: Karen Reid
Governors Bay: Gail Weaver, Vivienne Jackson.
Little River: Fiona Waghorn,
Teddington: David Dean, Kelvin Duncan.
PARISH TREASURERS: Margaret Somerville, Russell Lienert
St. Andrews Church, Diamond Harbour will be open for people to
use for quiet prayer and reflection on Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays from 9am—4:30pm.