Richmond Anglican

April/May 2012

Holy Trinity Church27 Dorset Street

PO Box 3013Richmond 7050

(03) 544 8844church.onhill@xtra.co.nz

www.holytrinityrichmond.org.nz

Leading up to EasterWhen we ask children in the wider community what Easter is all about, many of them will say “Easter eggs” and perhaps the Easter bunny. Imagine if we asked them what Lent is about! Well where does the tradition of Lent come from and, more importantly, what is its purpose?

Lent originally meant "springtime": the word comes from the Old English word for "spring," lencten, which came from lengan, "to make longer"—reminding us that the slow, wonderful lengthening of this season in our souls can signal an end to a winter of bitterness and the flowering of Christ's love in us. Lent is a time for spiritual spring cleaning, for reflection and for receiving again the forgiveness that leads to reconciliation and Christ-centred joy.

This year our Lent studies have been focused on prayer. Most of us think we don’t know how to pray or we don’t pray enough. Prayer is simply our way of communicating with God – very often it doesn’t use words at all. We’ve focused on praying as we can, not worrying about what we can’t do. We’ve thought about lament (being honest with God about our emotions, especially when we hurt), creative prayer (making things, gardening etc), listening to God through meditation and contemplative prayer, praying for others and about spiritual warfare (fighting the enemy). All have been thought provoking and affirming in the unique relationship each of us enjoys with God.In term two we are holding a study series called “Breakfree”. This comes from Victorious Ministries Through Christ. This is a well-respected international organisation. Local leaders (some from Brightwater Anglican Church) will lead us through a series of 7 sessions aimed at teaching us how to live in the freedom that Christ brings to us through the Holy Spirit. After the series each person attending, and others too, will be offered a time of prayer ministry. Cost will be $50 per person. The sessions will be on a Monday evening beginning on 3rd May. Look in your Pews News for more details to follow.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported God’s work in and mission through Holy Trinity. Over the next years much will remain the same. Yet some things will change as we focus on fulfilling our Mission Statement – To worship God in Christ – to know Him and to make Him known. Please pray for us to be unified in this vision and to work together honestly on being the family of God and reaching out to the community.

Susan Gill, Vicar

Building Fund UpdateMonday 19 March our vicar and eleven parishioners met to collect ideas to raise more funds for the planned new community complex and to coordinate the 2012 events.

In order to keep the momentum the ideal would be to organize every month a special event.

Some dates are already fixed:

17 May Quiz evening7July Richmond Book FairAugust/September Sponsored fun ride (Bikes, skateboards, push chairs… )27 October Garage sale10 November Garden trailSaturday 20 April 2013 “Big Fete on the Hill”

Other exciting events have been mentioned - car wash, sausage sizzle, concert, movie, international food evening, cheese rolls. Personal projects are also welcome! Kay Jones, for instance, is offering Backgammon lessons. The collected fees will be for the New Building fund. Julia Murbach is organizing a raffle of a handwoven rug. What can you do?!

We can proudly announce that until now we have received donations for a total of over $450,000! In other words our parish has already more than half the sum necessary to start building…or a third of the money necessary to complete the whole building!

With our warmest thanks for all the donations, bequests, pledges, ideas and practical help received.

Franz Murbach Coordinator of the Fundraising Team

Bev and Norm Marsh

Where did you grow up? Both Bev and Norm grew up in Christchurch. Norm attended Marshland Primary School and Papanui High while Bev attended Halswell Primary, Spreydon Primary and Christchurch Tech. They moved to Nelson in 1955, moved back to Canterbury 1989 and back to Nelson last July.

What line of work are you involved in and what do you love most about your area of work? Norm started market gardening when leaving school and ended working life as a carpenter. Bev was a dress maker machinist (came in very

handy having three daughters).

What are your hobbies and interests? Norm – family, reading and interested in all sports, gardening and computer. Bev family and all sorts of crafts.

Where is your favourite place to holiday or spend time? Nelson is very good.

When did you start attending Holy Trinity Church? 7 months ago

What involvement do you have in our parish?  Church attendance and settling in.

Luke Shaw, Jared Altments, Abbey Shaw, Antonio Sardella, Tim Did-Dell

The idea of a new worship band was hatched in early 2011 after singer/songwriter Luke Shaw felt stirred by God to assemble a team of worshippers after God’s own heart, drawing the right people from different church backgrounds and walks of life but each with a passion for leading others into God’s presence through their gift of music and original Spirit filled songs. The band was formed, fittingly on Pentecost Sunday.

The name ‘City of light’ was inspired by the small south island town of Reefton – the first place in New Zealand and the Southern hemisphere to receive a public supply of electricity with lighting and be christened the ‘town of light’ – For the band it’s a reminder that we are each called to shine our light in the world around us that all may know and see our great and glorious God of light. At the heart of the band is a deep desire to spread the good news and love of God among whomever they have the privilege of worshipping with in a church setting or youth camp or wherever.

Parishioner Profile

City of Light Band

Our own Tony Sardella plays the bass with the band and has found playing with them a fantastic experience. The band has a wonderful EP (short selection of songs on CD) for sale for $13.99. Contact the Diocese or our church office (544 8844) to purchase one.

Appointment – Team Leader Senior Ministry

Introducing Kay. I grew up in Brightwater, the second of four children and attended the Methodist Sunday School until I moved on to a youth group at the Open Brethren Church in Hope. I drifted away from there as I became more involved in the secular world and did not return to church until my first marriage was falling apart.

A neighbour took me along to her church and I immediately felt I had come home. Some time ago the minister there suggested I might like to take on some form of study and when he showed me the Laidlaw College Prospectus for the following year I knew this was what God was calling me to do. I took a leap of faith, handed in my notice at work, enrolled at Bishopdale College and applied for a student loan and allowance. Last year I graduated with a BMin and soon afterwards I was offered this position at Holy Trinity.

Right from the time I felt called to full-time study, I also felt God calling me to work with the marginalized and disadvantaged and that this work would be here in Richmond. Agencies I have spoken to are grateful for the Anglican Church’s interest in this field and are expressing their willingness to work with us. I am excited about the opportunities we will have to reach out to others in the community through these contacts. Within our Church the needs that are quickly becoming obvious are the need for help with transport to church and shops, as well as visits. If you can help with any of these please let me know so I can draw up a roster to spread the workload out.

Kay Peterson

Appointment - Youth Worker

(Micah with nephew Isaac)

Hi, my name’s Micah Did-Dell and I am the new youth worker at Holy Trinity Church Richmond. Born and raised in Nelson since 1990, I have grown up in church environments for most of my life. I arrived at Holy Trinity Richmond about seven years ago as a young member of the youth group (then run by Joe Sardella). As I grew up in the youth group I became a leader and then a year later I was asked to be the head leader when Chris Riley left. Two years later and I find myself as a paid youth worker for the church!

What’s Happened

Originally I was considering a career as a clinical psychologist but eventually I felt God leading me more towards faith-based youth work. The members of Holy Trinity Richmond were very supportive of this decision and I am very grateful for the support and opportunities I have received as I pursue my goal.

During my 3-4 years doing youth work I have been a Garin house leader of Christian Service, a peer mediator, worked at the Richmond Community Church after-school drop in centre, worked in our youth group, and have volunteered with 3G (God, Guys, Gaming) an Anglican youth outreach group specialising in computer gaming and paintball events. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my work with 3G (especially because it allows me to justify playing paintball as “work”!).

In life my interests are youth work, hanging out with mates, reading, gaming, playing paintball/airsoft, and being an uncle to my nephew Isaac. My aims this year as a youth worker are to increase inter-denominational cooperation with other youth groups, to start a Bible study/home group for 14-17 year olds, and to work on ways in which our church can be more missional with our youth ministry.

Micah Did-DellChristingle Messy Church Service – 18 December

This service was well attended by many families within the Church and visitors. The service commenced in the Church Hall where some Christmas crafts and Christingles were made and there was a talk about the meaning of Christingles. The service moved up to the Church where the Christingles were lit, songs were sung and a Christmas play was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was finished off with a shared tea in the Church hall.

Above – food time, boys and play dough and getting into the music

Parish Morning Teas - January

Lorraine & Kevin Leonard, Alice & John Burrough, Anne Webb, Joan Inwood, each hosted a Thursday morning tea during January. Thank you to the above and those who supported the morning teas.

New Wine Kaiapoi - January

A couple of years ago some one from our church came back from New Wine buzzing and said to me, “You’d love it Nikki. The worship is great and so are the speakers.” They were right on both counts.

Over the 4 days at New Wine Kaiapoi January 2012 we listened to a variety of keynote speakers who were talented, passionate and leaders in their field. The Holy Spirit was present in every session and ministered to us all in a variety of ways. We felt renewed and inspired.

The children’s programme was extensive. The kids I spoke with all seemed to be having a great time.

The Kaiapoi venue had a range of accommodation options to suit all types and their budgets. There were very adequate camping facilities, and we experienced only one earthquake! Some of the enjoyable and relaxing times were at our tent site sharing food and wine, and mixing with the other campers, or you could visit the coffee bar in the evening with live music.

There were nine people from Holy Trinity at New Wine this year, and Jocelyn, one of the nine said, “At New Wine, “You can sit anywhere and you don’t know who you are sitting next to but you get some wonderful surprises.”

Would we go again? Definitely!

Nikki and Dave Pritchard

Washbourn Gardens, 31 January

AAW members ran the Devonshire Tea stand at the Washbourn Garden Fair. This year they were blessed with a lovely day, and a steady passing crowd, many of whom took the time to part-take in tea.

A big thank you to all those who supplied scones, cream, jam and money, those of you who gave of their time to ‘man’ the stand and to the men who put up and took down the gazebos.

The efforts of this day resulted in $600 which goes towards our New Building fund.

Resurgence Diocesan Festival, 10 and 11 February

Bishop Richard had high hopes that Resurgence weekend would be packed out by clergy and laity of all ages coming together to be inspired through teaching, workshops and worship. He had become greatly concerned that there were few registrations but on the day the venues were full.

Friday was Leader's Day at All Saints. Mike Pilavachi (Soul Survivor) and Rupert Charkham (Vicar of Holy Trinity Cambridge England) were passionate inspiring leaders and speakers and it was a privilege to hear and learn from these men. There was much laughter and a few tears as they shared their journeys of doing practical and radical things with God.

On Saturday we met in Grace Church for the Resurgence Festival. There was an air of high expectancy and again we were deeply inspired by ordinary men and women who are passionately serving and following our great God into great adventures of faith. Bishop Richard expressed his amazement that when he dared to ask these men to come, hoping they might be willing to tack a day or two here on the end of a trip to Australia but no, they flew straight here to bless all who came, be they few or many! Thus they demonstrated their humility and passion to serve their God anywhere He called them. At least 13 leaders and laity from Holy Trinity Richmond were there.

The choice of workshops was ranged from challenging to fun creative options and we had a wonderful uplifting time whilst meeting old friends and making new ones. Children were well taught too as were the young people. Tony Sardella played with the Diocesan band City of Light.

It really was an all ages Festival and should this be done in Nelson again, register early to get a seat. The word is out now! God bless you all

Anne GreenChoir Leader steps down after 44 years

Merle Gibson (above centre) was recently acknowledged for leading the Choir at Holy Trinity for 44 years. Merle faithfully chose music, arranged practices, graciously sorted out the clergy when they needed it, sourced, copied and filed music and encouraged the choir members and organists. While Merle has stepped down as Leader she will continue to be a vital member of the choir.

Valda Shackleton (left) and Alison Heslop (right) will co-lead the choir.

Outreach

Did you know?

Parishioners gave freely of their time prior to Christmas attending the following community activities in the Richmond Mall:

* Nelson Hospice – Trees of Remembrance

* Combined Churches – distributing Christmas cake and cards

Garage Sale – 17 March

We were blessed with a lovely day for our March garage sale. Stalls were well stocked and a steady stream of people came through.

We raised $2,900 towards our building fund and mission total. Grocery hampers were won by Alice Burrough and Barbara Gardyne and the Easter basket by Carol Bowe

Jan South

Register

Weddings:Lucy Hampton and Corey Langford. 26 November 2011

Deaths: Shirley Parkes 7 February 2012

Baptisms: Philip Oliver Jordan 11 December 2011

Emma Louisa Baker 1 January 2012

Easter Services

11am Meet at the Methodist Church, to process down Queen St following the cross. Gospel readings and songs. Finish at Holy Trinity with prayer for Richmond Community.

2.00 pm Choir led lessons and carols

10.00 am Combined Easter Celebration including Communion and baptism of Zachary King

Parish Annual General Meeting – 5:30 Shared tea6:30 Jean Palmer followed by Simon Martin (previous hospital chaplain, now All Saints)7:00 Meeting

Friday, 6 April

Sunday, 8 April

What’s Coming Up

Sunday, 22 April

On both days Carol starts the session with music and movement and then the families go to the crèche for morning tea. At the end of last year the Friends ‘n’ Fun families enjoyed an end of year party and a disco. Carol arranges events and activities during the course of the year. If you would like more information about Friends ‘n’ Fun please phone either Carol Sardella on 544 9237 or Nicci on 544 8844.

During the holidays Micah will organise a trip to the movies. Contact Micah 027 618 1328, or youth.onhill@xtra.co.nz, or refuel page on facebook

Honey for Sale (new building fundraiser)

West Coast honey

500 g $5.001 kg $10.002 kg $17.00

Contact Ann Askin 544 9059 to order

Services*

Traditional Services – Sundays 9.00 am

Contemporary Services – Sundays 10.30 am

Midweek Services –Wednesday, 10.00 am

* Refer to website www.holytrinityrichmond.org.nz for detailed information on services

Friends ‘n’ FunMondays and Thursdays 9.30 am to 12.00

Youth Group

What’s On

Small Groups

Mondays 7.30 pm Fortnightly younger women 7.30 pm Fortnightly women’s group

Tuesdays 10.00 am Fortnightly group 1st & 3rd Tuesday) (J Payne) 10.00-11.30 am Weekly group (M Silke) 7.30 pm Fortnightly group (L Riley)

Wednesdays 10.00 am Fortnightly women’s group (N. Thomas) 7.30 pm Weekly group (J McNaughton)

Thursdays 12 noon Weekly lunch time study group (J Martin) 7.30 pm Fortnightly group (J Palmer) 7.30 pm Fortnightly group (N Pritchard)For more information about small groups, please contact Susan on 544 8844.

Monday/Thursdays 9.30 am – Midday Friends ‘n’ FunFor details contact Carol on 544 9237 or Nicco on 544 8844

Women’s Groups

Evening AAW Meets every 4th Thursday. Contact Madeline, 544 4639

Afternoon AAWMeets every 4th Wednesday. Contact Jean McConachie 544 6921

Youth Group – Refuel

Friday nights during term time are social nights 7.00 pm-9.00 pm. Fortnightly Sunday nights we have Going Deeper, a Bible-based discussion for those 15 years and older.

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Contacts

Susan Gill, Vicar Phone 544 8827Email: susan.churchonhill@xtra.co.nz

Nicci Haley, Office Administrator Phone 544 8844Email: church.onhill@xtra.co.nz

Lorraine Leonard, Editor Phone 544 6910Email: lorrainekevin65@xtra.co.nz

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