is central to their walk with God. Making cakes for others, arranging flowers at the Cathedral, cleaning,

cooking, and visiting are ways in which they grow spiritually.

Then there is the contemplative

pathway. They thrive on solitude. Give them a Bible, a good piece of literature, a poem and a journal and they will disappear for days.

N E L S O NN E L S O NN E L S O NN E L S O N

I am looking forward to my preach-ing series in Lent which is entitled “Sacred Pathways”. I came across it in a book written by Bill Hybels en-titled “Courageous Leadership”. He attributes the concept to Gary Tho-mas who wrote a book called “Sacred Pathways”. He reckons that sacred pathways are like doors that open into a room where we can feel particularly close to God.

Some people find that a relational

pathway is the way in which their spirituality thrives. When they pray with a group of people, when they share the Bible with others; when they meet together in fellowship, they find themselves getting closer to God.

Others thrive on the intellectual

pathway. These are folk whose minds must be fully engaged before they can make significant spiritual progress. They thrive when they have theological data; something solid to chew on. They like reading a number of morning devotion com-mentary books.

The third pathway is the serving

pathway. Some folks can’t seem to catch their spiritual stride or feel consistently close to God unless they are quietly labouring at tending vineyards, doing things for others. It

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Sacred Pathways are like doors that open into a room where we can feel particularly close to God

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CAMEO at the Cathedral

Come And Meet Each Other

6th March

from

2.30 – 3.45 pm

Come and bring a friend

Everyone welcome

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Children’s Ministry

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L.E.A.P. Nelson Cathedral’s Children’s Church

John Laing

Kia-ora & Greetings,

We’re Back! But I guess you knew that already. This term we will be looking at the extravagant love of God and be taking a panoramic view through the Bible at how God showed His compassion, mercy and grace to those who didn’t deserve it.

Have you noticed that Children have a unique way of making there presence felt? Recently I spent two nights at McKee Reserve camping in Ruby Bay. I pitched my tent approxi-mately 80 metres away from the camp playground. As I watched the children playing the words of Jesus came to my mind unless you become like little children you shall not enter the kingdom.

What does that mean? I know a lot of us are guilty of acting in a childlike manner at times but I’m pretty sure that’s not what Jesus was saying so as I watched these children play I started to see some things, they seemed care free, are we? (Be anxious for nothing but through prayer and supplication let your requests be known to God and His peace will come) They seemed to interact with each other easily and generally accepted one another (As adults are we quick to accept and welcome others?)

I’m sure there are many other virtues that I could have picked out as I set-tled into my 2- day break but I decided to have a look at a commentary for a more studious opinion that mine. I quote now from the Benson Commentary. Matthew 18:3-4: And said, Verily I say unto you — What I say is an undoubted and most im-portant truth, a truth which you ought not only firmly to believe but seriously to lay to heart: except ye be converted — Turned from these worldly and carnal views and desires; and become like little children — “Free from pride, covetousness, and ambition, and resemble them in humility, sincerity, docil-ity, and disengagement of affection from the things of the present life, which excite the ambition of grown men,” ye shall be so far from becoming the greatest in my kingdom, that ye shall not so much as enter into it. Observe well, reader, the first step toward entering into the kingdom of grace is to be-come as little children: lowly in heart, knowing ourselves utterly ignorant and helpless, and hanging wholly on our Father who is in heaven, for a supply of all our wants.

Wow!! Pretty challenging ah but none the less a timely reminder as this New Year rapidly speeds by.

Blessings,

John Laing Children’s Ministry Worker

Helpers required and prayers greatly appreciated.

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Parish Nurse

Parish Nurse

Judith Fitchett

Starting the Month with Cameo is always so rewarding as volunteers rally around and contact me with offers of help in putting up the tables, plates for the High Tea or pol-ishing up Grandma’s silver teapot. Thirty parishioners and visitors shared our first af-ternoon of fellowship on 6 February. I also enjoyed highlighting our Cameo ministry at the Flower Festival and most of the invitations on our display were uplifted. Once again offers of support contributed to a fun activity. Thank you Felesita and Vivienne.

Cameo was also a great opportunity to advise those present about the Total Mobility

Scheme. This is a door-to-door transport scheme designed to use regular taxi vehicles, approved passenger service operators and modified taxis for wheelchair access. Its purpose is to increase the mobility of people with disabilities and get them out and about enjoying activities in the community, a trip to church or the library or stocking the pantry. Participants should be over 65 yr, not own a car and have an impairment that prevents them using public transport. To qualify for a photo ID card which gives a 50% reduction to taxi fares over $10, applicants require an appointment with one of the agencies. Many of those present did already have the cards and found them benefi-cial.

Your Parish Nurse can assist the process by making an appointment with Age Concern and taking applicants to the appointment. There is a one off charge of $25 for the Mo-bility Card which has no expiry date and will take about 2 weeks to be processed. Ring or text me today if you would like to make an application.

Diet and physical activity have been shown to promote brain health and offer some protec-tion against cognitive decline. The Cathedral has a walking group every Tuesday leaving the forecourt at 9am. We’d love to have a few more join us for some exercise and a cuppa afterwards (no cream buns!). While we might only increase the heart rate marginally we have enjoyed checking out the weka chicks in the Queen’s Gardens, the beautiful Nelson gardens or new buildings going up. There is the odd history lesson as well!

A recent incident during the 10am service highlighted how useful a Wheelchair in the Cathedral would be. If you know of one which is no longer required, the Cathedral Carers would be pleased to hear from you.

Watch out also for the Nelson Tasman Positively Aging Expo which will be held on 3 April from 10am to 3pm at the Headingly Centre, Richmond. The Expo showcases Nelson and Tasman's recreational, health and social services and has run annually since 2008. It attracts on average 2000 people and can provide us with another way to Wellbeing.

‘Keep Learning. Embrace new experiences. See opportunities. Surprise yourself’.

. Blessings to you all from

Parish Nurse Judith

My contact details:

Ph 027 3198 511 or email judith@nelsoncathedral.org

or ring the office 5481008

CAMEO Friday 6th March 2.30 pm – 3.45 pm.

Friday 3rd April 2.30 pm – 3.45 pm.

Come and bring a friend. Everyone welcome.

The Cathedral is

needing a

wheelchair. If you

can help, or know

someone who can,

please contact the

Parish Nurse,

Judith:

0273198511 Jdith@nelsoncathedral.

org

February Cameo

REQUEST FOR

WHEELCHAIR

DONATION

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The activist pathway is for folk who are happiest when they are busy; when white knuckled and gasp-ing for breath! They choose a fast pace and would rather burn out than rust out. Then there are the creation pathway folk who tend to grow best and relate to God most closely when they are surrounded by nature. These people love being in a natural environment as it dramatically in-creases their awareness of God.

For some, the worship pathway makes up an important component of their spiritual walk. They love worshipping God especially in church services and conferences. That’s when they feel closest to Him. Gary Thomas who wrote the book says that it is important to: Firstly, identify your particular pathway. It is possible to be inclined towards more than one but most people have a primary pathway. Also, it is important to resist the temptation to compare your pathway with other people’s pathways or to identify the pathway you wish was true about you but is not.

Secondly, lean into your pathway. Experiment with it, try it for size. If your spiritual pathway ushers you into greater and deeper spiritual growth, go for it. If serving helps you feel closest to God, or intel-lectual stimulation feeds your soul or if any of the other pathways help you focus more clearly on God, then go for it. Practise it.

Thirdly, we should appreciate all the pathways; and even experiment once in a while with all the vari-ous pathways. Certain ones will be a stretch but they can all offer opportunity for growth. Serving path-ways should periodically read intellectually stimulating material. Activist types should quieten them-selves and try contemplative approach from time to time. Contemplatives should occasionally come out of their quiet corners and serve with the more relational types who would welcome you with open arms. Optimise your spiritual growth, lean into your best way of connecting with God but then begin to ex-periment with each of the others.

Finally, help others identify their pathways. When those you know understand that there is at least one pathway that will enable them to relate to Christ most closely they will thank you for a lifetime. During this Lent and beyond may you discover your primary pathway. Let me know how you get on.

In His service,

Mike

Sunday 5 April Palm Sunday 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist with Children’s Church 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style worship

Services During Holy Week

Wednesday 8 April 7 pm Service of Shadows

Maundy Thursday 9 April 7 pm Foot Washing and Institution of the Last Supper

“Sacred Pathways” (Continued from front page)

EASTER SERVICES

Good Friday Services 10 April

10 am Family Service Followed by Hot Cross Buns 1 -4 pm Three Hour Vigil Easter Sunday 12 April 8 am Holy Communion 10am Easter Festive Choral Eucharist with Bishop Steve Maina 12 30 Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 Choral Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style worship

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Flower Festival

ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN WOMEN

AAW CATHEDRAL BRANCH

The next AAW meeting will be on

Tuesday 17th March at 10.00 am,

which will be a visit to BUTTERFLY FARM IN HOPE

Cost is $10 which includes morning tea.

Come and join us

Word and Worship Service

Sunday at 7pm Informal worship, teaching, and opportunity for prayer ministry

“What an amazing flower festival” “Doesn’t the Cathedral look great” Hundreds of folk from all around the world took delight in the Cathedral Flower Festival from Feb 13 -16 Almost 100 people attended our opening service in the Thursday early evening during which time we sang lus-terly, “All Things bright and beautiful” as well as the classic. “Where have all the flowers gone ?” On the Friday and Saturday the Cathedral was full of locals and visitors looking at the 70 plus flower arrange-ments. Canon Ramari even managed to procure a water feature!

Wendy Kissel not only provided 6 flower arrangements to honour her Dad who did much work on the Cathedral fixtures in the past, but she also baked many pikelets with jam and cream which were quickly consumed follow-ing the service.

Judith Fitchett’s display advertising the CAMEO was very creative. The Flower Guild’s huge display in the font was wonderful as was the display of Pam and Rex Lucas with the hand crafted tables adorned by vases of flowers Rosemary Bygate’s floral carpet topped off a magnificent joint effort by so many volunteers.

Allen Wright’s 5 vases from the Wakefield parish were also a standout .Butlers Nursery, all the way from Spring Creek, provided a van load of amazing greenery, while Deborah Paton from Waipahu parish gifted $100 dollars to buy flowers for others to arrange

In fact about 75% of all the Anglican Parishes in the Nelson Diocese were represented. There was a great contri-bution from other denominations too.

Erin Beatson did an outstanding job as our Administator The organising team consisted of: Betty Sinclair, Ramari Joseph, Bev Greig, Wendy Portis, Wendy Kissell, Jean Hadley, Gail Mc Donald, Chris Jennings, Rosemary Bygate, Mike Hawke.

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WHAT’S ON

OIKOS groups meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at various intervals. Contact the Cathedral Office for more details.

Meditation Group Meets in the Chapel

6.00 pm –7.00 pm

Every Tuesday

All are welcome

House of Prayer & Healing In the Chapel

Monday to Friday Mornings Contact Tapita 021 255 3013 for times and further details

Tuesdays

Walking group meet at the Cathedral at 9am every Tuesday for a 1 hour walk. Morning tea at the Cathedral afterwards. .

Wednesdays

Exercises for health meet at 11am (Quiet Room)

The Flax group is now in recess until next year

On Sunday morning, 9th February, after the 8 am Service, was a farewell breakfast to acknowledge the services of Reverend Allen Michel. Allen came to the Cathedral in 1980 and became involved immedi-ately. At that time Allen held a Lay Preacher’s Licence so he was immediately involved in reading les-sons and distributing wine at the Eucharist. From 1985 to 1995 he led Confirmation classes at Nelson College and then at the Cathedral. In 1996 he the began a group for 8-13 yr olds and the later a youth group for 5, 6 and 7th formers with about 20 attending.

In 1998 he began study to become an ordained priest and was ‘Deaconed’ in 2002 and “Priested” in 2003, to become part of the ministry team, sharing in any of the services on Sundays. Around 2000 he began a weekly Communion Service at The Wood Retirement Village , which still continues today.

In 2011 Allen began to minister only at the 8 am service and has been continuing to do so until now. It is from this ministry he will retire, however he will still lead the 12.15 pm service each Friday, (and other weekday services as needed), and the Monday Oikos Group.

Thank-you Allen and Janice for your ministry and service to the Cathedral over the years.

Acknowledging Allen Michel

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ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN WOMEN

AAW CATHEDRAL BRANCH

PRAYER AND HEALING MINISTRY

IN THE CHAPEL

Friday 27th March 2020 If you need prayer, please do not hesitate to contact

Revd Tapita Ching on 027 255 3013

Our first meeting for the year was well attended and held on Tuesday Febru-ary 19th. We were thrilled to welcome the Reverends Andy and Ramari Jo-seph to conduct our Communion and Commissioning service with us. After the service a short formal meeting was held before Andy and Ramari spoke about their life and spiritual journey. And what a journey that has been! We were totally enthralled with their story and enjoyed looking through photo-graphs and memorabilia. It was a privilege to have them join us for the after-noon, and we concluded with tea and the singing of happy birthday to Andy who was 92 the following day. The AAW Golden Jubilee project which runs until May 2020 is to upgrade the Saint Patrick’s Anglican College girl’s dormitories on Ambea island in Vanuatu. The island was devastated by a volcanic eruption in 2018 and it is now safe to return to the island, but much repair and restoration is needed. We would like to help this project, and to that aim the Cathedral branch of AAW are holding a TRADING TABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON SUNDAY 8th MARCH. There will be various items for sale including crafts, baking and African Violet potted plants. Please help us to make this a success. Our next meeting will be held on TUESDAY 17th MARCH at 10.00 am with a visit to BUTTERFLY FARM IN HOPE. Cost is $10 which includes morning tea. On MARCH 22nd we will be celebrating AAW Sunday together with Moth-ering Sunday at the Cathedral 10.00 am service. AAW groups from Holy Trinity, Richmond and All Saints, Nelson are invited to join with us for this special occasion.

Angela Shaw, Leader

Cathedral News welcomes contributions from parishioners and readers. If you have a contribution or perhaps an idea for an article please contact the Editor (russell@maxnet.co.nz) or the Dea(mike@nelsoncathedral.org). Deadline for next issue: 24th March 2020

Dean: The Very Reverend Mike Hawke Ph 548 1443 or 021 711726 Email:mike@nelsoncathedral.org

Sub-Dean The Reverend Steve Jordan Mobile 021 294 6105 steve@nelsoncathedral.org

Children’s Ministry Worker: John Laing Ph 027 2959261 john@nelsoncathedral.org

Parish Nurse Judith Fitchett Ph 027 3198511 judith@nelsoncathedral.org

Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs Ph 548 1008 office@nelsoncathedral.org

Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan Ph 548 8166

People’s Warden: Jenny Dickie Ph 548 7705 or 021 342 227 jenny.dickie@yahoo.co.nz

Cathedral Office First floor of tower. Hours: Mon to Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Phone 548 1008 or fax 548 3264 Email:office@nelsoncathedral.org

Website: www.nelsoncathedral.org

Postal address: P.O. Box 657 Nelson 7040

DIRECTORY SERVICES IN MARCH

Monthly Service at Bishopdale Chapel

First Thursday of the month at

11:15am

Holy Communion

The Cathedral Services are now being streamed live to the internet. They can be watched by following the link on the Cathedral Website or https://www.youtube.com/ and searching Nelson Cathedral, then click on the one showing Live Stream. Previous services can be viewed until they are deleted.

Weekday services are held daily in the Chapel at 12.15pm except Wednesday 10am and Saturday 8am.

Sunday 1 March Sacred Pathways Sermon Series 1 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist with Children’s Church 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style service Sunday 8 March Sacred Pathways Sermon Series 2 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist with Children’s Church Special Guests: Nelson Bays Harmony 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style service Sunday 15 March Sacred Pathways Sermon Series 3 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist with Children’s Church 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style service Sunday 22 March Mothering Sunday Sacred Pathways Sermon Series 4 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist AAW Service with Children’s Church 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style service Sunday 29 March Passion Sunday Sacred Pathways Sermon Series 5 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Choral Eucharist with Children’s Church 12 30 pm Whakatu Maori Mission Service 5 30 pm Evensong 7 pm Word and Worship Informal charismatic style service