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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON

Sunday Bulletin – 12th January 2020

1st Sunday of Epiphany

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. Children are welcome at our services.

There are toys in the Quiet Room. Please feel free to take this publication away with you.

Dear Cathedralites,

Where was their fight?”. This was a question aimed at the New Zealand cricket team that got trounced by Australia recently. Losing to a better side is one thing but complete capitulation is another. They had no fight!

We are starting a brand new year and a brand new decade. We need “to fight” to maintain and extend God honouring principles.

The word fight has many negative connotations as people think of war. However, an old hymn talks about “fighting the good fight with all thy might”. Fights are engaging and can be helpful and positive. It can be a colloquial word used in such a way to fight for your honour, to fight for your reputation, to fight for your marriage, to fight to keep your job, to fight to beat alcoholism. In his first book to the Corinthians Paul writes about “the many opportunities that exist in Ephesus along with a number of obstacles”. We see Paul and other New Testament characters engaged in a good fight for the kingdom of God.

I had a great meeting on Thursday with the newly formed Extended Communion Team (E.C.T.) whom I am gathering up and resourcing so they can take their part in leading Tuesday midweek Eucharistic services. You know that this Cathedral has a commun-ion service every day of the year. To maintain this we need to continually replenish the team. If you look at page 519 in the New Zealand prayer book you will see such a service led by “lay” people. I greatly admire our Cathedral priests; they are doing a magnificent job.

Last Friday I took communion at the Wood and met again with a number of Cathedral-ites who still take an active interest in our Cathedral.

I promised one of my great-nephews Jack a ride on a mountain bike track when he turned 15 so early in the week I took him up Old Codgers Track over to the Maitai Valley, keeping in mind my shoulder surgery which is imminent due to a mountain bike crash a few months ago. It was like the blind leading the blind!

It was lovely to meet up with far-flung friends from all over New Zealand and further afield during the last month here at the Cathedral as we hosted many visitors in our Cathedral.

LEAP Children’s Church will recommence on the

9th of February 2020.

ACTIVITY SHEETS for children in attendance until then can be

collected from the greeters at the entrance of the cathedral.

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SERVICE INFORMATION: Those receiving Holy Communion are invited to do so EITHER by

intinction, i.e. retaining the wafer when it is given to you and then dipping it in the cup of wine before

consuming it OR by consuming the wafer when it is given to you and then drinking from the common

cup.

• Grape juice is available at communion.

• Gluten free wafers are available.

• Hearing Aid Loop available - please turn to the T position on your hearing aid ALSO

• Ramp for access to the Sanctuary (on the right side)

• Special chairs are available from the Pulpit side for those with disabilities or back problems.

Note that the leg height can be adjusted to suit.

HEALTH ADVISORY NOTICE: Worshippers experiencing Cold or Influenza-like illnesses or

associated symptoms are advised to refrain from partaking of the practice of “Intinction” with the wafer

or using the “Common Cup” during the communion ceremony. Clearly labelled wine and fruit juice

alternatives are provided utilising the small thimble glasses. This recommendation is an

important personal and public health issue which conforms with the Cathedral’s Health & Safety

requirements. 2

This coming Tuesday I meet with the Cathedral Flower Festival team in anticipation of a grand flower festival beginning on February 13th through to Sunday 16th. People are telling me they plan to exhibit a bowl of flowers for the occasion. Patsy and I head off to Steward Island on Thursday 16th. We have never been there before so I am looking forward to being in the deep South. I will be taking a couple of services while there. On Friday 31st I will be in Hamilton along with the other Deans as Archdeacon Wendy Scott is being installed. Needless to say I am grateful for the grand work that all our Cathedral priests have done, are doing and will do in this amazing Cathedral of ours. Have a great week, fight the good fight.

In His service, Mike

8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet) Celebrant Dean Mike Hawke Preacher Dean Mike Hawke Readings Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 5:1-12 10.00 am FAMILY EUCHARIST Celebrant Reverend David Moynan Preacher Dean Mike Hawke 5.30 pm SUNG EVENSONG Officiant Reverend Murray Campbell Preacher Dean Mike Hawke Introduction Opening hymn CP 175 – Come Down O Love Divine Psalm - Old Testament Reading Joshua 3:1-8, 14 (Kay Calder) Magnificat Sung as CP 362 - Tell out my soul (omit v2) New Testament Reading Hebrews 11:1-12 (Jenny Wells) Nunc dimittis Said Apostles’ Creed Hymn CP 386 – Be Thou My Vision (omit v4) Sermon Dean Mike Hawke Intercessions Notices Offertory Hymn CP 22 – The Day Thou Gavest Blessing Sung Amen Organ Voluntary WORD AND WORSHIP Recommences 16th February 2020

The Sentence and Collects for the 1st Sunday of Epiphany Sentence “While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard

the word.”. Acts 10:44 Collect Father, you have filled your people with the Spirit who rested first on

your Son and united us in your Church; Open the channels for your Spirit that we may freely work together,

and your kingdom and your rule increase. Amen.

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1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold,

my chosen, in whom my soul delights;

I have put my spirit upon him; he will

bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He

will not cry or lift up his voice, or make

it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed

he will not break, and a dimly burning

wick he will not quench; he will faith-

fully bring forth justice. 4 He will not

grow faint or be crushed until he has

established justice in the earth; and

the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5 Thus says God, the LORD, who

created the heavens and stretched

them out, who spread out the earth

and what comes from it, who gives

breath to the people upon it and spirit

to those who walk in it: 6 I am

the LORD, I have called you in right-

eousness, I have taken you by the

hand and kept you; I have given you

as a covenant to the people, a light to

the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are

blind, to bring out the prisoners from

the dungeon, from the prison those

who sit in darkness. 8 I am the LORD,

that is my name; my glory I give to no

other, nor my praise to idols. 9 See, the

former things have come to pass, and

new things I now declare; before they

spring forth, I tell you of them.

34 Then Peter began to speak to them:

‘I truly understand that God shows no

partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone

who fears him and does what is right

is acceptable to him. 36 You know the

message he sent to the people of

Israel, preaching peace by Jesus

Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That

message spread throughout Judea,

beginning in Galilee after the baptism

that John announced: 38 how God

anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the

Holy Spirit and with power; how he

went about doing good and healing all

who were oppressed by the devil, for

God was with him. 39 We are

witnesses to all that he did both in Ju-

dea and in Jerusalem. They put him to

death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but

God raised him on the third day and

allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the

people but to us who were chosen by

God as witnesses, and who ate and

drank with him after he rose from the

dead. 42 He commanded us to preach

to the people and to testify that he is

the one ordained by God as judge of

the living and the dead. 43 All the

prophets testify about him that

everyone who believes in him

receives forgiveness of sins through

his name.’

1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he

went up the mountain; and after he sat

down, his disciples came to

him. 2 Then he began to speak, and

taught them, saying: 3 ‘Blessed are the

poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom

Isaiah 42:1-9

Acts 10:34-43

Matthew 5:1-12

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of heaven. 4 ‘Blessed are those who

mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will

inherit the earth. 6 ‘Blessed are those

who hunger and thirst for righteous-

ness, for they will be filled.7 ‘Blessed

are the merciful, for they will receive

mercy. 8 ‘Blessed are the pure in

heart, for they will see God. 9 ‘Blessed

are the peacemakers, for they will be

called children of God. 10 ‘Blessed are

those who are persecuted for

righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven. 11 ‘Blessed are

you when people revile you and

persecute you and utter all kinds of

evil against you falsely on my

account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for

your reward is great in heaven, for in

the same way they persecuted the

prophets who were before you.

1 Early in the morning Joshua rose and

set out from Shittim with all the

Israelites, and they came to the

Jordan. They camped there before

crossing over. At the end of three

days the officers went through the

camp 3 and commanded the people,

‘When you see the ark of the covenant

of the LORD your God being carried by

the Levitical priests, then you shall set

out from your place. Follow it, 4 so that

you may know the way you should go,

for you have not passed this way

before. Yet there shall be a space

between you and it, a distance of

about two thousand cubits; do not

come any nearer to it.’ 5 Then Joshua

said to the people, ‘Sanctify

yourselves; for tomorrow the LORD will

do wonders among you.’ 6 To the

priests Joshua said, ‘Take up the ark

of the covenant, and pass on in front

of the people.’ So they took up the ark

of the covenant and went in front of

the people. 7 The LORD said to

Joshua, ‘This day I will begin to exalt

you in the sight of all Israel, so that

they may know that I will be with you

as I was with Moses. 8 You are the one

who shall command the priests who

bear the ark of the covenant, “When

you come to the edge of the waters of

the Jordan, you shall stand still in the

Jordan.” 14 When the people set out

from their tents to cross over the

Jordan, the priests bearing the ark of

the covenant were in

front of the people.

1 Now faith is the

assurance of things hoped for, the

conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors

received approval. 3 By faith we

understand that the worlds were

prepared by the word of God, so that

what is seen was made from things

that are not visible.4 By faith Abel

offered to God a more acceptable

sacrifice than Cain’s. Through this he

received approval as righteous, God

Joshua 3:1-8, 14

Hebrews 11:1-12

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himself giving approval to his gifts; he

died, but through his faith he still

speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken so

that he did not experience death; and

‘he was not found, because God had

taken him.’ For it was attested before

he was taken away that ‘he had

pleased God.’ 6 And without faith it is

impossible to please God, for whoever

would approach him must believe that

he exists and that he rewards those

who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, warned

by God about events as yet unseen,

respected the warning and built an ark

to save his household; by this he

condemned the world and became an

heir to the righteousness that is in

accordance with faith.8 By faith

Abraham obeyed when he was called

to set out for a place that he was to

receive as an inheritance; and he set

out, not knowing where he was

going. 9 By faith he stayed for a time in

the land he had been promised, as in

a foreign land, living in tents, as did

Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with

him of the same promise. 10 For he

looked forward to the city that has

foundations, whose architect and

builder is God. 11 By faith he received

power of procreation, even though he

was too old—and Sarah herself was

barren—because he considered him

faithful who had promised. 12 There-

fore from one person, and this one as

good as dead, descendants were

born, ‘as many as the stars of heaven

and as the innumerable grains of sand

by the seashore.’

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PRAYER AND HEALING MINISTRY IN THE CHAPEL - will resume on

Friday 31st January 2020

If you need prayer, please do not hesitate to contact Revd Tapita Ching on 027 255 3013.

CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM

The team are a group of parishioners who are willing to help others if and when they would appreciate some form of help. We are prepared to offer a friendly, listening ear, the occasional meal or perhaps transport for things like hospital appoint-ments, trips to the doctor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO. If you know of someone who is need of prayer, a visit, home Communion, or any other support, especially anyone in the Cathedral family, please contact any of the team:

Keitha (03 544 7161), Jane (03 5481035), Jeanette (03 548 3998),

Albert (03 548 7385), Nigel (021 1189 985), Judith (0273198511)

Don’t assume we know, please tell us! Help us to help our friends and families.

ST BARNABAS PRAYER – 12th January

Father in heaven, we pray today for our Christian brothers and sisters in North Korea, who live daily in extreme danger because of their love for Your Son. Fill them to overflowing with a peace that passes understanding and take away all fear from their hearts. For those in brutal prison labour camps, we ask that You give them grace to endure the heat, the cold, the hunger, the beatings and cruelty. May their patient fortitude be a witness that draws others to put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in Whose Name we pray. Amen.

CHURCH: *Pray for Greymouth & Kumera Parish * Pray for Carers of Robes, Linen and Vessels. *Pray for Peter & Fay – Education, South East Asia – They write: Pray for Safe travel and good

health AND a refreshing break with family.

WORLD *Pray for rain in New South Wales, Australia. * Israeli-Palestinian conflict. * South Africa – continued violent acts of crime. COMMUNITY: *Pray against the spirit of suicide affecting so many people in NZ. *Pray for the reduction of domestic violence in NZ.

THOSE THAT ARE SICK OR NEED OF PRAYER: John, James, Andrew, Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams, Catriona, Mary, Anja, Rayner, Russell Dickson, Carol, Robyn, Ray, Robertson, Andy, Letisha & Tyler, James, Sophie, Charlotte, Paul, Ashleigh, Trina, Kerry Marshall, Bev, Rev John Scrivens, Rudi & Michelle Tito, Revd. Steve Jordan, Liz Roberts, Revd. Marianne James, John, Sarah, Marilyn, Maria, Shirley, Sean, Pam Lucas, Colin Bartlett, Colin Wright.

PRAYERS

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FLOWERS FOR 2020

NOTICES

WEEKLY CATHEDRAL ATTENDANCE 6 – 12 January 2020 = 211

We need $4,115.00 p/w from parish giving and other donations to meet this year’s budget. The amount received last

week was $6,594.00

Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account: For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church/Account Number 020704: 0028423: 00 or by cheques made payable to the Churchwardens of the Parish. Janet Smith, Treasurer: 0275638205

IF YOU HAVE ANY CHRISTMAS

CARDS TO RECYCLE,

PLEASE POP IN THE BOX

AT CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE.

CAMEO at the Cathedral

Come And Meet Each Other

An opportunity for you to come to the Cathedral for fellowship and friendship.

Come and bring a friend Everyone welcome

Free:- Koha opportunity

Phone Dean Mike Hawke - 021 711 726 or office 03 548 1008

MONTHLY SERVICES BISHOPDALE CHAPEL

The service will be next

Thursday 30th January.

1st Thursday/month @11:15am Communion All welcome

HOUSE SIT - REQUIRED FOR MATURE, HONEST, CARING COUPLE

1 - 2 weeks from any time during the months of Feb, March or April.

Pets OK (animal lovers). Prefer - Nelson through to Richmond Areas.

Contact - Linda 03 3429345 - Christchurch email - harrowdale1@yahoo.co.nz

Blessings Linda and Peter Blackmore

Loaves & Fishes at

All Saints Church

Come and join us on a Tues, Wed & Thurs @ 12 noon for a midday meal at

Hall behind All Saints Church at 30 Vanguard Street, Nelson. $3 cash/meal, $5=2 meals,

$10 = 5 meals. All Welcome

RECOMMENCES ON TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT NOON.

$3 cash/meal, $5=2 meals, $10 = 5 meals

If you would like to donate towards flow-ers for 2020, please fill in the folder at the main entrance, together with your name and message you would like published in the bulletin.

It costs at least $50/week for the fresh flowers in the Cathedral. Donations towards this are very welcome.

Friday 7th February

New time: 2.30 – 3.45 PM

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WELCOME

We are delighted to have families with children worship with us. During school term time we have a children’s ministry during the service. Toilets can be found outside down the path to the left. If it is raining you can use the toilets off the Teaching Room.

Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee in the Quiet Room after the service.

NEWCOMERS

We are delighted to have you join us for today’s service. Please fill out the form, tear off and place in the Newcomers Box at the main entrance.

I would like to know more about:

Kids Church Choir AAW Prayer Meditation Exercise groups Parish Nurse I would like to go on the cathedral emailing/postal list I would like to go on the Parish Roll. I would like to have a visit from the clergy

NAME: _______________________CONTACT NUMBER: _________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________________

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NOTICESCES

INTERNATIONAL KAI FESTIVAL

THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2020

The eleventh annual International Kai Festival is on again this Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February 2020, with Founders Heritage Park and Whakatu Marae working closely together to present a range of traditional and international foods to sample. Whakatu Marae will also host a Powhiri, a traditional welcome for visitors to the Marae, at 11am. There will be a huge variety of international foods on offer made by families living in the Nelson community. Small portions of food are priced at $5.00 or $10.00 to encourage visitors to try a wide range of each. Koha entry

Time 10.30am - 3.30pm with Pōwhiri at 11am

Venue Founders Heritage Park 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson Entry also at Whakatu Marae

Contact Ph. 03 546 9097 carol.hippolite@whakatumarae.co.nz

NELSON CATHEDRAL

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Switch Off Service

Thursday 23rd January

@ 6pm

All welcome

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ENQUIRIES - Mike Hawke (Dean)

021 711 726 or mike@nelsoncathedral.org

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

In the event of a fire please follow the directions of the wardens and assemble at the nearest Assembly Point (at the top of the Church steps, or in the car park by the notice board). In the event of an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold. If you are unable to get under a pew, please adopt the emergency brace position and cover your head and neck with your arms. Do not attempt to run outside once shaking has started. Once shaking has stopped please follow the directions of the wardens in evacuating the building. If you notice someone in need of assistance during the evacuation please provide help if you are able, or notify a warden. Health & Safety Team

Throughout January 2020 8am Holy Communion 10am Family Eucharist

5.30 pm Sung Evensong

CHURCH DIRECTORY

The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 mike@nelsoncathedral.org *Day Off on Mondays*

Lead Organist: Jane Mitchell: 021 051 3875 / jane_butters@hotmail.com

Lead Conductor: Melanie Carruthers: 027 725 2942 / mrsm.carruthers@gmail.com

Service Co-ordinator: Patsy Hawke: 021 269 0455 / patriciamhawke@gmail.com

Children’s Ministry Worker: John Laing: 0272 959 261 / jwlaing53@gmail.com

Parish Nurse: Judith Fitchett: 0273198511 / judith@nelsoncathedral.org

Dean’s Warden: Graham Allan: 027 244 8184 / grahamallan1950@gmail.com Peoples Warden: Jenny Dickie: 021 342 227 / jenny.dickie@remax-elite.co.nz

Keeper of the Fabric: Canon Jocelyn Smith: 027 548 7774 / joc.smith@xtra.co.nz

Office Administrator: Teresa Coombs: 548 1008 office@nelsoncathedral.org https://nelsoncathedral.nz Livestream: youtube/nelsoncathedral OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Mon–Thurs: 9.30am–1.30pm; Fri: Office closed

Communion Services

12.15 pm Monday,

Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday,

as well as Wednesday at

10.00 am

and Saturday at 8.00 am

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