Kia tau ki a koutou, te atawhai me te rangimarie o te Atua / grace and peace to you from God.
Monrad Celebrations
The program for The Bishop Ditlev Gothard Monrad bicentenary Celebrations is underway. Dr Steen Olsen delivered a lecture entitled, The Spiritual Legacy of Bishop D.G. Monrad in New Zealand at Victoria University, Pipetea Campus in Wellington on Wednesday evening. Other speakers included Dr Steve Behrendt (Head of History at Victoria University), Professor Julie Allen (Assistant Professor of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin), and Vick Robson (Curator of European Art at Te Papa) who gave an illustrated lecture on the Monrad Collection of Etchings and Engravings at Te Papa.
There is still time to catch up with some of the events associated with this bicentenary celebration, so please check out the website.
Nominations To Council of Synod
At the recent Church Workers Conference held in Upper Moutere, Pastor John Davison (Hamilton/Bay of Plenty) was nominated as Vice President of the LCNZ, and Pastor Chris (sometimes now known as Ernst) Janetzki (Upper Moutere) was nominated as the Extra Pastor member of the Council of Synod.
Meetings
As I mentioned last week, we are currently completing the final round of meetings for 2011. The Gateway Gift Trust Board and the Council of Synod are meeting this weekend at Botany Lutheran Church in Auckland.
Investment Opportunity In Whakatane
The manse in Whakatane is currently on the market. We wanted to let the wider church know in case anyone was looking for an investment opportunity in this area. The manse is newly refurbished and has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and the rice is negotiable.
Interim Vice President
General Church Council has appointed Pastor Mark Lieschke, NSW District President, as the Interim Vice President of the LCA until their next meeting in February 2012. At this meeting the General Church Council will decide on the position of Vice President to carry through to the next convention of Synod in April 2013. Pastor Mark Lieschke served in the LCNZ as pastor in the Manawatu and Marton parishes.
Pastoral Ministry Graduate Assignments
The College of Presidents have assigned six of the seven pastoral ministry graduates for this year as follows:
Wayne George to Greenock SA
Steven Hibbard to Gilgandra/Dubbo NSW
Sean McMaughan to Natimuk VIC
Greg Page to Holy Cross Murray Bridge SA
Harry Pickett to Lameroo SA
Wing Wah Tso to NSW District
The assignment of Jade Bauer will be made by this weekend.
The Ordination Service will be held on Sunday 4th December at Concordia College Chapel in Adelaide. Australian Lutheran College will hold its Valedictory service and Graduation ceremony this weekend in Adelaide.
Wayne, Samantha & Liam George
As you will have read above, Wayne has been assigned to the Greenock Parish in the Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide. Taking up ministry in the ‘first parish’ is an exciting time for a graduate pastor and his family but it can also be a time of some apprehension. That’s why it’s important for Wayne, Samantha and Liam to know that they are supported and loved by many others who look to the Lord Jesus for strength and purpose in their lives. That’s you, folks! Can I please ask you to I ask you to continue to uphold Wayne, Samantha and Liam in your prayers as they complete their time at ALC and prepare to take up full time ministry in the parish?
ALWS Christmas Gifts of Grace on the Way
Fishing nets. Footballs. Small start-up business loans. Pigs. The famous Lutheran Long Drop Loo. Yes, it’s ALWS Gifts of Grace time again. More than 20 unique gifts, starting from just $6, with many gifts under $20. Last year more than 10,000 Gifts of Grace brought joy to the people who gave them AND received them – here in NZ and in Australia, and in the developing communities where they were delivered.
If you need catalogues, or would like to buy Gifts of Grace go to www.alws.org.au/grace.
Call Information
The St Pauls Wellington and St Francis Mauriceville West congregation have postponed their call meeting to Sunday 4th December. Mountainside have postponed their call meeting indefinitely.
Prayer at the National Office
Every Friday morning at 9.30am, the Staff of the LCNZ National Office takes time to read God’s Word together and to pray. Anyone is welcome to submit prayer requests to the email below, and if you’re in the neighbourhood, please feel free to pop in and join us.
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.
Bach Cantata Vespers
We are delighted to advise you of Part Three of the “Singing the Faith” series of the Bach Cantata Vespers at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, and invite you and people from your community to join us. As on the previous two occasions, a DVD will be shown instead of the usual cantata. The DVD focuses on music by JS Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and the “Confessional Revival”. Lisette Wesseling (soprano) and Roger Wilson (bass) will also sing music from cantatas for the season of Advent.
5.00pm Sunday 11th December
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
12 King Street
Mt Cook
Wellington
There is no admission, but we invite you to contribute to a koha/offering which will be received during the service.
A new series of Bach Cantata Vespers has already been planned for 2012. Watch for more information in the New Year.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou / the Lord be with you!
+MARK
President Elect – Lutheran Church of New Zealand
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