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Zane and Karen (South East Asia) They are in partial lockdown, though can go bike riding. The children are being schooled at home. They ask prayer to be godly parents in this situation and for wisdom for Zane as he is now acting vicar of their church. Updates from them are available through the Diocesan website, www.nelsonanglican.nz Bishop Steve's interview with Zane on around 25 April and through the NZ CMS website www.nzcms.org.nz Nathan and Rosey (South Asia) They came home on leave to Nelson before the lockdown. The girls have settled back into their previous school. You can watch a "garage conversation" interview with Nathan and the work of Loyal workshop. Nathan is doing a marathon to raise money for this work via a Give a Little page. The interview is on www.facebook.com/nelsonanglicans. Chris and Catherine (Central Asia) No fresh news from them, but remember the whole family also Sasha in NZ for varsity study. Wayne and Bronwyn: Their city is still on high alert, but life has begun to go back to normal and they are allowed to go to the parks and sports grounds if they have a health certificate. Wayne has been teaching on line for some time and Bronwyn will begin soon. They have had some distance contact with international students. Remember also other NZ CMS mission partners and their governments - most of whom are in lockdown in their countries. They are situated in Cambodia, Asia and South Asia, PNG, Central America and Jonathan and Tess and their large family in the Solomons. Thankfully Covid 19 has not reached the Solomons. Further information can be found on the NZ CMS website and the Anglican Missions website - www.angmissions.org.nz Celtic circle of prayer Circle .... Lord keep protection near. And danger afar Circle .... Lord keep joy within, Keep fear out Finally NZ CMS have a wonderful initiative - a Thursday afternoon "Happy Hour". Their website explains: "In April 1799 a group gathered at their local - the Castle and Falcon Pub - to get into the gritty issues of mission in their current context... This was the forming of the Church Missionary Society." In April 2020, we are gathering in our local “The NZCMS House of Zoom” to do the same: to tackle the mission issues in this current season. We'll be hearing from a panel of our current Mission Partners scattered around the globe on a different theme each week." Dear Church Family
It has been an interesting week for us as we both farewell Richard Dyer as Priest-in-Charge and welcome our Regional Deans, Susan Howarth and Joe Keighley, as our new Priests-in-Charge. We are also preparing for the different ways that church will 'look' at each of the different levels as we have increasing options available to us. Therefore Sue Howarth's sermon this Sunday - 'Changing Lives in the Midst of Changing Life' - is even more poignant. Join us online from 8am to hear from both Sue and Joe, as well as seeing other familiar faces. www.nativity.org.nz/online-worship NELSON ANGLICAN NEWSLETTER Issue 4 of the Nelson Anglican Newsletter can be found HERE. It has some very helpful information about what moving to Level 3 will mean for church, as well as thoughtful reflections from Bishop Steve and others. AT HOME WITH BISHOP STEVE Many of you will know Zane and Karen Elliott, who used to be members of our parish and are now serving in Indonesia. This week, Bishop Steve interviews Zane about what they have been up to. Check out the interview here: https://nelsonanglicans.com/updatesblog/zaneinterview ANZAC DAY As we prepare to celebrate ANZAC day tomorrow, you might like to consider reading some of the reflections from our parishioners on this very topic. Special thanks again to our own Rose Francis for her beautiful tributes: https://www.nativity.org.nz/daily-reflections GOOD MENTAL HEALTH Once more may we remind you that there are some wonderful resources available to you if you, or someone you know, is struggling during our time of lockdown. Being isolated is difficult for many of us. The Health Flyer located on our website is an excellent resource that provides simple and clear advice for all aspects of wellbeing. https://www.nativity.org.nz/covid-19-resources/nelson-marlborough-health-flyer NATIVITY PRAYER CHAIN Our prayer chain is very much active during this time. If you have anything you would like prayer for, or if you would like to join with others in prayer, please contact either Jane or Raewyn. And don't forget that the Nativity Staff are available to answer your queries. You can contact us either via email or phone. https://www.nativity.org.nz/contact-us.html Have a blessed weekend! The Nativity Team
Dear Richard & Kaye, On Sunday, I settled in front of the computer at 10am for our 'last supper' Holy Communion Service. I had a grape and a sliver of bread, to share what might be our last Holy Communion together. Sadly, my machine (or my lack of skills!) meant I couldn't get on-line with you. So I had to settle for more sermons of David Jeremiah instead, and, as usual, I joined in singing hymns with Praise Be on TV 1. We at Nativity will miss you both, and we are very appreciative of your efforts and sacrifice or time helping with building up our congregation, during these months when we needed strong leadership. You challenged us to step out of our comfort zones and become more involved. You encouraged and guided us forward, despite your personal difficult circumstances. You sowed seeds that will reap a harvest in God's good time. His Word never returns to Him void. Now, it's time for your well-earned retirement. Please come and join us for services when you are able. We're used to ministers moving on, while congregations mostly stay on. But we will always consider you both as part of Nativity's family; you have served us well. May God bless you for standing in the gap and leading us through some demanding times. Thanks to Covid's turning our lives upside down, you're going out with a whisper, instead of the standing ovation which you deserve. Hopefully, we can arrange a thank you or farewell lunch when we are once again allowed to join in our beloved church to break bread together. In the mean time, as you pass the torch on to Sue and Joe, enjoy some rest and peace in your bubble together, regaining strength and feeding on God's goodness. "Well done, you good and faithful servants." May God bless you with a fruitful retirement. In His Service, Rosemary Francis.
THIS SUNDAY
We have been so fortunate to have Richard and Kaye Dyer lead our church over the past year. However, this Sunday marks their last in an official capacity with Nativity before they retire. Join us online this Sunday to farewell them both at www.nativity.org.nz/online-worship This Sunday we will also be sharing communion. Don't forget to have your bread and wine/juice ready prior to commencing the service. PRAYER CHAIN Our prayer chain is still active! If you have any prayer needs please contact: Raewyn P:578-2511 M:022-0786902 or Jane P:578-9004 M:027-7135524 SCRIPTURE UNION READING GUIDES If you wish to renew your subscription and are unable to get to the post or deliver to church please contact Roz at home. ANGLICAN MISSIONS The new Anglican Missions Projects Booklet for 2020 will be available online soon and in printed form when the staff are back in the office. In the meantime, details can be found at https://angmissions.org.nz/projects MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Information on how to contact Marlborough Welfare Support and other mental health support outside of the church is available in this week's pew sheet and our website (click HERE) . Please access these if you are concerned about someone you know. FREE RESOURCES There are some wonderful resources that have been made available to us free during this time of Covid-19. Check out our website Resources Blog and select the tag "Free Resources" to see some of these. Other amazing resources include FREE ENROLMENT in:
Contact Kathy if you would like to access to any of these courses via [email protected]. We hope you have an encouraging 'last week' in lock down (hopefully) and we will continue to keep you updated as we are able. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback. Blessings, The Nativity Team Marlborough Welfare Support is set up to help in cases where we as friends, family and neighbours may not be able to under this state of emergency. If you know someone that is struggling mentally, physically or financially please contact them for advice. e-mail: [email protected] or Phone: 03 520 8405 Other support is also available at www.allright.org.nz/campaigns/getting-through-together(GettingThroughTogether) and www.sparklers.org.nz/parenting(Sparklers at home). You can phone or text 1737 for free mental health support anytime. |
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