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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON Sunday Bulletin –12th July 2020

6th Sunday after Pentecost 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 Today we look at the caring daring of Deborah. It is one thing to be daring and to take risks especially when we ourselves benefit from it. But to take a risk when there is no reward, for yourself but instead for others, is a particularly God honouring pursuit. Deborah, a judge in Israel, was caring in her daring as she took on the opponents of Yahweh and reminded her own people that they need to get back to worshipping God and God alone. It is the same message for us today I feel. It was lovely to return to Temuka earlier this week. I was vicar there from 1984 to 1988. Temuka is renowned for its pottery. It is robust, long lasting and made superbly. The reason for this is because actually Temuka was the central place for making insulators which needed to be absolutely firm, strong and durable to withstand the weather. But as New Zealand imported insulators from China, the Temuka insulators died. A side product became the pottery. So next time you are in Temuka buy some Temuka pottery and visit the 110 year old beautiful Anglican church on the corner where saints like Penny Ferguson used to worship for many years. This coming week I will be in Auckland attending the Deans conference. Thus far this year we have met via Zoom so it will be good to meet for the first time this year face to face. Cathedrals in New Zealand all face common challenges. It will be good there-fore to spend time in discussion and prayer together. At holiday time Nelson is full of kids mainly who have come to spend time with grand-parents. So, it is lovely for us to have James and his mum and dad Lizzy and Phil staying for a week during the holidays. Today we commission our Extended Communion Team (EC) Graham Allan, John Fitchett, Jane and David Lucas, David Allpress and Jocelyn Smith. After a period of training, they have been licensed by the Bishop to lead the Tuesday Eucharist service using reserved sacrament. I am thrilled that we are building up a robust team so we can guarantee to continue with daily midweek services in our Cathedral. I am grateful for Revds Ren Kempthorne, Murray Campbell, Tapita Ching, Allen Michel, Nigel Whinney, Harvey Ruru and others who also assist in these services. John Laing, our children’s worker, is away down south running a holiday programme. There are very few Christian holiday programmes being run these days, so John is keeping the flame alive.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

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

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

You may want to sign up for Confirmation classes that begin soon. (fill out the details in the bulletin and leave in the box at front entrance) Be sure to welcome the visitors who will be at our Cathedral during the next two weeks, be it the next Sunday or as they visit the Cathedral on weekdays. Remember, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. In His service, Mike

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Foundation Day Lunch

Sunday 2nd August Lunch will be served at the Cathedral at 12 pm

Tickets are $10 each, and all profits raised will go towards

our Missions commitments. Please see Janet or Nicky to book your seat. We will be limited to 85 people.

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8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet) Celebrant Preacher Readings

Dean Mike Hawke Dean Mike Hawke Judges 4:1-10; Colossians 1:9-14;

Luke 8:40-48

10.00 am FAMILY EUCHARIST Celebrant Preacher

Reverend David Moynan Dean Mike Hawke

5.30 pm

SUNG EVENSONG

Officiant Dean Mike Hawke Preacher Reverend Nigel Whinney Introduction Opening Hymn CP 368 – All my home on God is founded (omit v2) Psalm -- Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 7:18-29 (Susan Michel) Magnificat Tell out my soul (v1, 3 + 4) New Testament Reading Luke 19:41-20:8 (Bruce Astridge) Nunc dimittis said Apostles’ Creed Hymn CP 20 – Saviour again Sermon Reverend Nigel Whinney Anthem Intercessions Notices Offertory Hymn CP 453 – Great is Thy faithfulness Blessing Sung Amen Organ Voluntary 7.00 pm WORD AND WORSHIP

(charismatic style worship)

Preacher Dean Mike Hawke

The Sentence and Collect

Sentence “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Colossians 1:9

Collect God, the strength of all who believe in you, increase our faith and trust in your Son Jesus Christ, that in Him we may live victoriously. Amen.

(See pages 8 & 9)

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2 Samuel 7:18-29

18 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? 19 And yet this was a small thing in your eyes, O Lord GOD; you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come. May this be instruction for the people, O Lord GOD! 20 And what more can David say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord GOD! 21 Because of your promise, and according to your own heart, you have wrought all this greatness, so that your servant may know it. 22 Therefore you are great, O LORD God; for there is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. 23 Who is like your people, like Israel? Is there another nation on earth whose God went to redeem it as a people, and to make a name for himself, doing great and awesome things for them, by driving out before his people nations and their gods? 24 And you established your people Israel for yourself to be your people for ever; and you, O LORD, became their God. 25 And now, O LORD God, as for the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, confirm it for ever; do as you have promised. 26 Thus your name will be magnified for ever in the saying, “The LORD of hosts is God over Israel”; and the house of your servant David will be established before you. 27 For you, O LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have made this revelation to your servant, saying, “I will build you a house”; therefore your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you. 28 And now, O Lord GOD, you are God, and your words are true, and you have promised this good thing to your servant; 29 now therefore may it please you to bless the house of your servant, so that it may continue for ever before you; for you, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with your blessing shall the house of your servant be blessed for ever.’

41 As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 Indeed, the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up ramparts around you and surround you, and hem you in on every side. 44 They will crush you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave within you one stone upon another; because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.’45 Then he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling things there; 46 and he said, ‘It is written, “My house shall be a house of prayer”; but you have made it a den of robbers.’ 47 Every day he was teaching in the temple. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people kept looking for a way to kill him; 48 but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were spellbound by what they heard. 20 One day, as he was teaching the people in the temple and telling the good news, the chief priests and the scribes came with the elders 2 and said to him, ‘Tell us, by what authority are you doing these things? Who is it who gave you this authority?’ 3 He answered them, ‘I will also ask you a question, and you tell me: 4 Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?’ 5 They discussed it with one another, saying, ‘If we say, “From heaven”, he will say, “Why did you not believe him?” 6 But if we say, “Of human origin”, all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet.’ 7 So they answered that they did not know where it came from. 8 Then Jesus said to them, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.’

Luke 19:41-20:8

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The processions enter the Cathedral as we sing the opening hymn CP 627

1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol: his kingdom is glorious, and rules over all.

2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save;

and still he is nigh, his presence we have; the great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.

3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne!

Let all cry aloud, and honour the Son. The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb.

4 Then let us adore, and give him his right:

all glory and power, all wisdom and might, and honour and blessing, with angels above, and thanks never-ceasing, and infinite love.

Charles Wesley / H.J. Gauntlett

SERVICE OF CHORAL EUCHARIST

Sunday 12th July 2020 10am

Not the BBC but the IBC (Inspirational Bible Characters):

THE GOD HONOURING COURAGE OF DEBORAH

Order of Service Celebrant: Reverend David Moynan Preacher: Dean Mike Hawke Minister of the Liturgy: Janet Smith Organist Jane van Tilborg

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Dean Grace and peace to you from God. All God fill you with truth and joy.

Dean The Lord be with you. All The Lord bless you.

Dean This is the day which the Lord has made. All Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Welcome Dean Mike Hawke

Minister of the Liturgy Let us pray (Please kneel or be seated)

The Collect for Purity is said together

All Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, so that we may truly love you and worthily praise your holy name; through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

New Commandment Minister of the Liturgy Hear the teaching of Christ: "A new commandment I

give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you."

All Spirit of God, search our hearts.

We all sing the Kyries (Ellena)

Lord have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us. Lord have mercy, have mercy on us. Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.

Christ have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us. Christ have mercy, have mercy on us. Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.

Lord have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us. Lord have mercy, have mercy on us. Grant us your peace, Grant us your peace.

The Invitation and the Confession

Minister of the Liturgy Hear God’s word to all who turn to Christ:

Jesus said: “There is joy among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10

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God has promised forgiveness to all who truly repent, turn to Christ in faith and are themselves forgiving. In silence we call to mind our sins. Let us confess our sins. All Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said,

In the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness: we have

sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Saviour Christ’s sake, and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen.

The Absolution is pronounced by the Dean

Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen. Please stand as we celebrate our forgiveness by saying the Gloria. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Minister of Liturgy The peace of Christ rule in our hearts. All The word of Christ dwell in us richly.

Minister of Liturgy Let us pray

The Sentence and Collect

Sentence “For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Colossians 1:9

Collect God, the strength of all who believe in you, increase our faith and trust in your Son Jesus Christ, that in Him we may live victoriously. Amen.

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The Proclamation of the Word The Old Testament Lesson

Judges 4:1-10 read by Marilynna Burton

1 The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, after Ehud died. 2 So the LORD sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-ha-goiim. 3 Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help; for he had nine hundred chariots of iron, and had oppressed the Israelites cruelly for twenty years. 4 At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. 5 She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgement. 6 She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, ‘The LORD, the God of Israel,

commands you, “Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun. 7 I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin’s army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.”’ 8 Barak said to her, ‘If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.’ 9 And she said, ‘I will surely go with you; nevertheless, the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the LORD will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.’ Then Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh. 10 Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and ten thousand warriors went up behind him; and Deborah went up with him.

This is followed by The Epistle

Colossians 1:9-14 read by Audrie Gill

9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. 11 May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his

glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church All Thanks be to God

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church All Thanks be to God

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We stand to sing the Gradual Hymn CP 391

Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader

The Holy Gospel Luke 8:40-48

read by Reverend David Moynan

After the announcement

All sing Praise and glory to God

40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. 41 Just then there came a man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue. He fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come to his house, 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, who was dying. As he went, the crowds pressed in on him. 43 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years; and though she had spent all she had on physicians, no one could cure her. 44 She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his clothes, and immediately her haemorrhage stopped.

45 Then Jesus asked, ‘Who touched me?’ When all denied it, Peter said, ‘Master, the crowds surround you and press in on you.’ 46 But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched me; for I noticed that power had gone out from me.’ 47 When the woman saw that she could not remain hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before him, she declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.

1 Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see our God; the secret of the Lord is theirs, their soul is Christ’s abode.

2 The Lord, who left the heavens

our life and peace to bring, to dwell in lowliness with men, their pattern and their King;

3 Still to the lowly soul he doth himself impart, and for his dwelling and his throne chooseth the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we thy presence seek;

may ours this blessing be; give us a pure and lowly heart, a temple meet for Thee.

John Keble / W.H. Harvergal

Reader This is the Gospel of Christ All sing Praise to Christ, the Word

Preacher Dean Mike Hawke

Intercessions Canon Jocelyn Smith

Lord, in Your mercy Hear our prayer

We conclude our prayers by singing the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen We stand to affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed

All I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended to the dead.

On the third day He rose again; He ascended into Heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

The Peace

Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. Celebrant E te whanau, we are the body of Christ. All By one Spirit we were baptised into one body.

Celebrant Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. All Amen. We are bound by the love of Christ.

Minister of Liturgy We worship God with our tithes and offerings as we sing CP 581

1 Take my life and let it be

consecrated, Lord, to Thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2 Take my hands, and let them move

at the impulse of thy love. take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.

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3 Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.

4 Take my silver and my gold;

not a mite would I withhold. take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.

5 Take my will, and make it Thine:

it shall be no longer mine. take my heart: it is Thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.

6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour

at Thy feet its treasure-store. take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.

Frances Ridley Havergal / Wenzel Muller

The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrant To you, Lord, belongs the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory and the majesty.

All All that is in the heavens and the earth is yours, and of your own

we give you. Celebrant The Lord is here. All God’s Spirit is with us. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. All We lift them to the Lord

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All It is right to offer thanks and praise. Celebrant It is right indeed, it is our joy and our salvation, holy Lord, almighty

Father, everlasting God, at all times and in all places to give you thanks and praise through Christ your only Son.

You are the source of all life and goodness; through your eternal Word you have created all things from the beginning and formed us in your own image; male and female you created us.

When we sinned and turned away you called us back to yourself and gave your Son

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to share our human nature. By his death on the cross, He made the one perfect sacrifice for the sin of the world and freed us from the bondage of sin. You raised him to life triumphant over death: you exalted him in glory. In him you have made us a holy people by sending upon us your holy and lifegiving Spirit.

Therefore, with the faithful who rest in him, with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and singing: Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, which wert and art and evermore shalt be. Please kneel or be seated

Celebrant All glory and thanksgiving to you, Holy Father, on the night before he died your Son, Jesus Christ, took bread; when He had given you thanks, He broke it, gave it to His disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you; do this to remember me.

After supper He took the cup; when He had given you thanks, He gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins; do this as often as you drink it, to remember me.

All sing Glory to you Lord Christ, your death we show forth, your resurrection we proclaim, your coming we await. Amen. Come Lord Jesus.

The Celebrant continues

Therefore, loving God, recalling your great goodness to us in Christ, his suffering and death, his resurrection and ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate our redemption with this bread of life and this cup of salvation. Accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving which we offer through Christ our great high priest. Send your Holy Spirit that these gifts of bread and wine which we receive may be to us the body and blood of Christ, and that we, filled with the Spirit’s grace and power may be renewed for the service of your kingdom. United in Christ with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, O God, in songs of everlasting praise.

All sing Blessing honour and glory be yours, here and everywhere. Now and forever. Amen.

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The Communion

Celebrant We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All We who are many are one body, for we all share the one bread.

We do not presume to come to your holy table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your great mercy. We are not worthy even to gather the crumbs from under your ta-ble. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the body of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us. Amen.

The Choir sings the Agnus Dei as those in the sanctuary receive communion.

The Invitation

The Celebrant invites the people saying Draw near and receive the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ in remembrance that he died for us. Let us feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving. The congregation is invited to receive communion at the High Altar. Please come up the centre aisle and return by the side aisles. In this post Covid19 period, we are offering the common cup only. Please do not dip the wafer in the common cup.

Prayer after Communion Celebrant Almighty God, giver of all good things, we thank you for feeding

us with the spiritual food of the precious body and blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We thank you for your love and care in assuring us of your gift of eternal life and uniting us with the blessed company of all faithful people.

All Therefore, everliving God, keep us steadfast in your holy fel-

lowship. And now we offer ourselves, all that we have and are, to serve you faithfully in the world, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Blessing

Notices

Minister of Liturgy Please stand to sing our final Hymn CP 160

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1 Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o'er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory Thou o'er death hast won. 2 Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let the Church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory thou o'er death hast won. 3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of Life; life is naught without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory Thou o'er death hast won.

Edmond Budry / G.F. Handel

The Dismissal of the Community

Minister of the Liturgy Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace. All Amen. We go in the name of Christ.

Worship is over, but the service is about to begin.

Organ Voluntary Fantasia in G minor, BWV 542 J S Bach (1685 - 1750)

BACK ALLEY CAFE OUTING FOR CATHEDRAL PARISHIONERS

2 COURSE LUNCH FOR $10

Friday 24 July at 11.30am

Please be seated by 11.45am as lunch starts at 12noon (Sorry no late entries) Please advise if Gluten free or Vegetarian.

RSVP by Tuesday 21 July (Numbers limited to 24) to Judith 0273 198 511 or judith@nelsoncathedral.org or

Office 548 1008 or office@nelsoncathedral.org

If travelling by car, please park on the street or at Montgomery carpark.

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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 appointments, trips to the doc-tor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO. If you know of someone who is need of prayer, a visit, home Communion, or any other Cathedral family, please contact Parish NurseJudith on 027 3198511 or judith@nelsoncathedral.org. (or clergy on 548 1008).

PRAYERS

ENVIRONMENTAL PRAYER: Creator God and Source of Life, Sustain us in this time of global pandemic, and of climate change. Help us to stay connected to your presence with us. The pandemic has spread throughout our modern world of travel. We ask now for resolve to heed the message of the birds and animals. Strengthen our resolve to live in kinder ways for our mother earth. May we be alert and active custodians of your creation, showing compassion and love for all of life. Your creation is grieving, give us patience and hope. Hear our prayer for world Leaders that their decision making will take us forward with new insight. Companion God, You are with us in every circumstance, guide us in this time. Amen 15

ST BARNABAS PRAYER O Lord, who commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous, make us brave and bold to face a post-Covid future in which so much that is familiar and normal has changed, perhaps for ever. We praise You for Your mighty resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead, and we ask for You to empower us and our persecuted brothers and sisters to face whatever is to come. May we glorify You by our lives in the post-Covid world and reflect the character of Your Son Jesus Christ, in whose Name we pray. (Joshua 1:6) Amen.

CHURCH

*Pray for Greymouth and Kumara Parish. *Pray for Carers of Robes, Linen and Vessels. *Pray for Anglican Missions Board Women’s Outreach, for the AAW throughout o/seas & NZ and for Mothers’ Union. *Pray for Miriam (NZCMS, Africa) & pray that Covid19 does not start to spread more in Togo due to restrictions lifted. Pray too that students can complete their exams.

WORLD

*Pray for the global battle with coronavirus – for wisdom for vaccine & for those affected. *Pray against racism in the world. COMMUNITY

*Pray against domestic violence in NZ. *Pray mental health in NZ and that Nikau House will stay open.

THOSE SICK / IN NEED OF PRAYER

Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams, Catriona, Anja, Rayner, Russell Dickson, Carol, Robyn, Andy, Sophie, Paul, Trina, Bev, Rev John Scrivens, Michael McCann, Revd. Steve Jordan, Andrew, Sean, Maria, Lynnley Capell , Lorraine (SA – stroke and extreme pain), Reverend Frank Wright (Selwyn Village), Katie Smith.

This week I found out that my mum’s heart condition has worsened, now severe aortic stenosis (possibly due to Covid19) and due for cardiology appointment on 29 July.

PRAYER AND HEALING

MINISTRY (THE CHAPEL) - Fri 31st July 2020 from 5-7pm

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY

Thursday 23rd July 2020

Need prayer? Contact Revd Tapita Ching 027 255 3013.

PRAYER REQUEST: Thank you to all those praying for my family in SA. Please continue to pray for Aunty Lorraine in extreme pain due to a number of strokes.

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NOTICESCES

NOTICES

All are welcome to this very ancient practice of making room for Jesus

to speak into our busy lives.

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“The flowers this week are given in memory of Thomas Allan, Graham and Jean’s son who died on the 14th July 2019 from brain cancer aged 37. “The world’s a shell where distant waves are murmuring of a time beyond this time”

FLOWERS FOR 2020

If you would like to donate towards flowers, please fill in the folder at the main entrance,

together with your name and message to be published in the bulletin.

It costs at least $50/week for the fresh flowers in the Cathedral.

Donations towards this are very welcome.

WEEKLY CATHEDRAL ATTENDANCE 29 June – 5 July 2020 = 226

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 $6,338.17

Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account: For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church. Account # 020704: 0028423: 00 or by

cheques made payable to the Churchwardens of the Parish. Janet Smith, Treasurer:

0275638205 / akaroa_holdings@xtra.co.nz

BI-MONTHLY SERVICES AT BISHOPDALE CHAPEL

1st Thursday of the month at 11:15am Holy Communion AND 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:00am Said Communion Service using liturgy from the New Zealand Prayer Book. Next service: Thursday 16 July

All are very welcome

Nelson Cathedral CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Meditation is not something new.

Rather it is central to the Christian experience and deeply rooted in Christian tradition.

Meditation, also known as contemplative prayer, is the prayer of silence and listening.

This is the aim given by the Psalmist “Be still and know that I am God.”

All are welcome to join us for this ecumenical prayer- a time of silence, stillness and

reflection. Come and join our small, friendly community of Christian meditators.

It is suitable for everyone, and easy to learn.

Every Tuesday evening from 4.30 – 5.30 pm

The Chapel in the Cathedral, Trafalgar Square Mary Kroch 027 3721173 / Allen Michel 548 3337

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NOTICES

WALKING GROUP (Tuesdays) - start at Cathedral 9 am, followed by morning tea in Cathedral. A good time to shift those extra Lockdown calories.

The Elliot family are urgently looking for a house in Nelson for Zane and Karen from approximately the 15th of August or before for at least 4-5 months. The use of a vehicle at this time would be a real blessing too. If you can help please call Paula on 03 377 2222 or paula@nzcms.org.nz

CHURCHWARDEN’S NOTE

Thank you to those who have changed to or gone onto an automatic payment arrangement for giving to the Cathedral. We do appreciate that and of course without regular financial support it would not be possible to sustain the ministry we do at the Cathedral.

Some parishioners have expressed a view they would like to change but are not sure of the process. You can set up automatic payments yourself on your online banking. If you don’t do online banking, then your bank can help you. All you need do is take the Bulletin into the bank and show the teller this page with the bank details on it and explain how much you would like to give. When the offertory plate comes by, we have laminated cards that you can put into the bas-ket. They are in a box on the entrance table – the sides people will help you. Be assured all information remains confidential and you do get an annual receipt for tax purposes.

Jenny Dickie + Graham Allan Churchwardens

Payments can be made into BNZ Bank Account: For the Churchwardens of the Parish of Christ Church Account Number: 020704: 0028423: 00

CRAFT GROUP - Decorations for Christmas Tree Festival Memory Trees Every Wednesday at 2pm in the Quiet Room - Recycled Christmas Cards and materials supplied. Come and help us make the 2,000 cut outs for this popular feature at Christmas time.

SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AND CAR REQUIRED

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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: __________________________________________________________

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.

HELP SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

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Confirmation course proposal 2020

When: Meet Fridays 5.00 pm till 6.15 pm

(unless candidates choose a better time that they all agree on). Possible dates:

1. Friday 31 July 5.00 pm - 6.15 pm. 2. Friday 7 August 5.00 – 6.16 pm. 3. Friday 21 August 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm. 4. Friday 28 August 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm. 5. Friday 4 September 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm. 6. Friday 11 September 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm. 7. Friday 18 September 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm. 8. Sunday 20 September 10 am: confirmation service with Bishop Steve at the Cathedral.

Each session will include a 10 min. testimony from various people entitled: “The impact of my faith in the workplace”.

Where: Meet at Cathedral or Deanery depending on numbers.

What:

Confirmation Service: Sunday 20 September at 10 am in the Cathedral with Bishop Steve.

Notes: You may have been confirmed already or just wish to do this course as a refresher. During the confirmation service the Bishop will offer the opportunity for people to renew their confirmation vows.

Please fill in, sign and return to the office or place in the grey mailbox in the Quiet room where we have morning tea.

NAME : NUMBER OR EMAIL:

Yes, I want to be confirmed / do the refresher course (cross out which is not applicable)

I am able to come on Fridays 5.00 pm – 6.15 pm.

It is impossible for me to come on Fridays. I can meet on: (Specify day and time)

1. The Bible – how, why, when, what 2. Who is Jesus; His impact, 3. The Holy Spirit. 4. Prayer. 5. The Christian Church. 6. Sacraments and Festivals. 7. Summary.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 mike@nelsoncathedral.org 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 (Office hours : Mon-Fri : 9.30am - 2.30pm)

Next Sunday – 19th July

8 am Holy Communion 10 am Eucharist Service – with Children’s Church

5.30 pm Sung Evensong 7 pm Word & Worship Service – charismatic style service

The Cathedral 10am service will be available for viewing on Livestream https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream

Weekday Communion is celebrated daily at 12.15pm except Wednesday 10am and Saturday 8am

All welcome