Church Workers Conference
This past week all thirteen Church Workers of the LCNZ (plus some wives and kids) met in conference at St Paul's Lutheran Community Church in Upper Moutere. The last time a CWC had been held in this beautiful village was over 11 years ago, and the locals – Pastor Chris and Haidee Janetzki, together with members of the congregation there – made us feel very welcome. Our conferences offer opportunity for:
- Sharing the joys and challenges of ministry
- Worshipping together
- Praying for each other
- Studying scripture together
- Relaxing together
- Discussing matters of LCNZ ministry
At the end of conference we also prayed for blessing on Pastor Milton Fritsch who was attending his last conference before leaving for Ipswich at the end of the year.
Oh yes … and some of us discovered Peckham's Boysenberry cider on tap at the Old Moutere Inn … and I’m led to believe that it is a very nice drop.
Twenty20 Workshop – Governance
Three people (along with 2 observers) attended the Twenty20 Governance Workshop in Wellington on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October.
President’s Manse
The result of the postal vote on the President’s manse proposal was as follows:
Votes for: 21
Votes against: 1
A conditional offer was made on the house in Khandallah that had been viewed almost two weeks ago. This offer was made last Friday and was accepted during this past week. Settlement is set for the 16th December.
Call Information
St Paul's Wellington is working towards a call meeting on Sunday 6th November, and Mountainside is planning for a call meeting on Sunday 27th November.
Jean King Books
There are a few copies of Jean King’s book, The Lutheran Story – a Brief History of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand 1843-1993 available at the National Office. If you’re interested in getting a copy, please contact the National Office.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou / the Lord be with you!
+MARK
President Elect – Lutheran Church of New Zealand
