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Sunday Bulletin – 12th April 2020
EASTER SUNDAY
Dear Cathedralites
Welcome to the pinnacle of Holy Week. In this combined bulletin and service outline
you will find both a Good Friday service as well as the Easter Sunday service.
I’m thrilled that more and more people are watching it either directly on livestreaming
or later on. It was nice to hear from Janice and Ray Evans, who until recently have
been worshipping with us at the cathedral where Janice has been singing in the choir,
but they are now back in England for their summer and they tuned in to our service last
Sunday. Also joining are Bob and Adrienne Marryatt who are now living in Australia.
The Good Friday cross stands in splendid isolation just outside the cathedral at present
covered in wire. It is a depressing site representing that of Good Friday. However, my
hope is that by Easter Sunday there it would be transformed into a living Cross of
colour, of expectation, of hope and of life. My original intent was to invite all those living
near to the cathedral who often come for a walk into the cathedral grounds and part of
their legitimate exercise to bring a flower from home and place it on the wire netting of
the Cross. My prayer then would be that others who take a walk around the cathedral
grounds would see that great symbol, and that the Holy Spirit would stir their hearts
and that they will become followers of Jesus. However, it seems my hope of that has
been dashed. I have been told I must not encourage this for fear of spreading the
Coronavirus. Never-the-less, I will do all I can to ensure the Cross is somehow covered
in flowers.
This morning you will see a new addition in the cathedral. It will seem a long way off,
bearing in mind the view of livestreaming. Thanks to David Coombs, Teresa’s
husband, we have a brand-new tomb scene. On Good Friday you will observe the
stone covering the entrance and then on Easter Day Patsy will roll the stone away to
expose the empty tomb. Thanks to John Laing, our children’s worker who also inspired
this new addition.
After all the Cross and the tomb go hand in hand. We will miss the Good Friday drama
scene with the re-enactment of the Cross. It culminates in our pilgrimage down to the
cathedral steps at the head of Trafalgar Street. However, we can still enjoy our hot
cross buns as usually. 1
I follow my mum and dad’s footsteps by heating the buns, (which have to be the original
spiced variety) cut an apple and cheese and eating all three together! It is a wonderful
combination and a treat for the taste buds. Why not try it? We will not need any
encouragement to eat a number of hollow Easter eggs on Sunday. The hollowness
reminds us of the empty tomb.
A neighbour complained to me the other day that he had not heard the cathedral bells
being rung. Although they rarely come, they miss the wonderful sounding bells. So,
to that end on Easter Sunday at 9:50 am I will be ringing with great gusto the bells to
signal the resurrection of Christ.
Sean o’ Connor is keen that Christians in Nelson fly the Christian flag by putting
Christian symbols in our windows, writing Bible verses on our pathways in chalk. I
totally agree that in this time of community shutdown, Christians in the church should
become more visible not less.
May this be a very, very special Easter, an unforgettable one, considering the present
circumstances.
In His service,
Mike
PRAYER
Almighty God, our Father in heaven.
Thank you for all your loving care and great generosity.
We ask your help for people troubled by Corona virus.
Comfort the bereaved. Heal those who are ill.
Help those who care for the sick. Guide those seeking a remedy.
Give wisdom to our leaders.
In our own need we also remember the millions in the world
suffering from other causes - starvation – disease – war and strife.
Bring all needy people to know your love and to turn to you.
May we remember that your love for us is greater
than the sky is above the earth.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ,
our Lord and Saviour. Amen
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PLEASE NOTE:
This document has both the Good Friday booklet, the Easter Sunday
booklet and the Bulletin.
To access the livestreaming -
https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream/
Once you have accessed the livestreaming online, you can reduce this in size by
clicking on boxes on top right of screen and dragging it to the left or right side of
your screen.
Open the booklet:
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to place to left or right of your screen.
This way you can have both on your screen at the same time.
Enjoy the services.
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Christ Church Cathedral
Nelson
10th April 2020
10am
Come see His hands and His feet
The scars that speak of sacrifice;
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered.
"The Servant King" - Graham Kendrick
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Opening Hymn CP 123
1 There is a green hill far away, 5 O dearly, dearly has he loved,
without a city wall, and we must love him too,
where the dear Lord was crucified, and trust in his redeeming blood,
who died to save us all. and try his works to do.
Cecil Frances Alexander / William Horsley
Leader They shouted,
All “Crucify him crucify him?”
Leader Pilate asked
All “Shall I crucify your King?”
Leader The chief priests answered,
All “We have no king but the emperor”.
Leader Then he handed him over to them to be crucified.
So, they took Jesus and, carrying the cross by himself, he went out
to The Place of the Skull.
All There they crucified him and with him two others,
one on either side with Jesus between them.
Leader Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross.
It read
All “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”
Welcome
Dean Mike Hawke
Let us pray
The Sentence & Collect for Good Friday
Sentence He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that,
free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his
wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24
Collect Lord Jesus Christ, crucified for us,
we kneel at the foot of your cross to watch with you.
Help us to see the cost of our forgiveness
so that we may be made new through your love.
Amen.
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THE SEVEN UTTERANCES OF JESUS FROM THE CROSS
Each demonstrates a characteristic of Jesus life and ministry
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The First Word Forgiveness Luke 23:33-34
When they came to the place called "The Skull", they nailed Jesus to the
cross there, and the two criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
Jesus said, "Forgive them, Father! They do not know what they are doing."
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The Second Word Salvation Luke 23:39-43
One of the criminals hanging there threw insults at him: "Aren't you the
Messiah? Save yourself and us!" The other one, however, rebuked him,
saying: "Don't you fear God? Here we are all under the same sentence.
Ours, however, is only right, for we are getting what we deserve for what
we did; but he has done no wrong."
And he said to Jesus, "Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!"
Jesus said to him, "I tell you this: Today you will be in Paradise with me."
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The Third Word Love John 19:25-27
Standing close to Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the
wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple
he loved standing there; so, He said to his mother, "Woman, here is your
son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that time
the disciple took her to live in his home.
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
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The Fourth Word Atonement Mark 15:33-34
And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole
land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud
voice, "Elo-i, elo-i, lama sabach-thani?" which means, "My God, my God,
why hast thou forsaken me?"
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The Fifth Word Physical Suffering John 19:28
After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said
(to fulfil the scripture), "I thirst."
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The Sixth Word Triumph John 19:30
A bowl was there, full of cheap wine mixed with vinegar, so a
sponge was soaked in it, put on stalk of hyssop and lifted up to his
lips. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished"
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
The Seventh Word Reunion Luke 23:46
Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said,
"Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!"
And having said this he breathed his last.
A minute silence is kept
All sing Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom
(repeat)
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Good Friday poem
He borrowed a bed to lay his head
When Christ the Lord came down;
They borrowed the ass in the mountain pass
For Him to ride to town;
All But the Crown that he wore and the Cross that he bore
Were His own
He borrowed the bread when the crowd He fed
on the grass mountain side;
He borrowed the dish of broken fish
With which he satisfied;
All But the Crown that he wore and the Cross that he bore
Were his own
He borrowed the ship in which to sit
To talk to the multitude;
He borrowed the nest in which to rest,
He had never a home so crude;
All But the Crown that he wore and the Cross that he bore
Were his own
Hymn CP 127
1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 See from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down;
did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Isaac Watts / Edward Miller
Sermon
Dean Mike Hawke
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Prayers
Father of mercies and God of love, in his last word from the cross your Son and
our Saviour committed his spirit into your hands. We today would do the same.
In your hands alone we are secure: there is no other place where we would be.
And so, our Father, receive us now, as into your hands we commit ourselves,
our souls and bodies, in life and in death, for time and for eternity.
Lord Jesus Christ, crucified for us, we kneel at the foot of your cross to
watch with you. Help us to see the cost of our forgiveness so that we may
be made new through your love.
Crucified Saviour, naked God, you hung disgraced and powerless.
Grieving, we dare to hope, as we wait at the Cross with your mother and
your friend.
Final song ‘On a hill faraway’
1 On a hill faraway stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suff’ring and shame;
and I loved that old cross
where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
So, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross
and exchange it some day for a crown...
2 O that old rugged cross,
so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me:
for the dear Lamb of God
left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary.
So, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross
and exchange it some day for a crown...
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I asked Jesus “How much do you love me?”
He stretched out His arms on the Cross and said,
“THIS MUCH.”
10 | P a g e“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
11 | P a g eChrist Church Cathedral
Nelson
Festive Eucharist for
Easter Day
Easter Sunday
12th April 2020
10am
For our Easter Day celebration service
have a hollow Easter Egg and a candle ready.
12 | P a g eOpening hymn CP 157
1 The day of Resurrection! 3 Now let the heavens be joyful
Earth, tell it out abroad; And earth her song begin,
The Passover of gladness, The round world keep high triumph,
The Passover of God! And all that is therein;
From death to life eternal, Let all things seen and unseen
From earth unto the sky, Their notes of gladness blend,
Our God hath brought us over For Christ the Lord is risen,
With hymns of victory. Our joy that hath no end.
St John of Damascus / J.M. Neale
Dean The Lord is risen!
All He is risen indeed!
All Hallelujah!
Dean Give thanks for the day the Lord arose!
All We give thanks for the wonder and joy.
Dean We are glad because light has displaced darkness.
All For the Lord has risen – He has risen indeed!
Dean Let us shine with triumph and gladness.
All For the Lord is more powerful than evil
and death we no longer fear.
Welcome
Dean Mike Hawke
The Sounds of Resurrection
Listen to the sounds of earth’s resurrection,
as a solitary blackbird heralds the dawn
calling its fellows to sing out a chorus
In glad celebration of light and life reborn,
The sun has risen. Let us greet the day. Alleluia!
Listen to the sounds of Christ’s resurrection,
as the earth trembles and the stone is rolled away,
as women take courage to tell their good news
no longer fearful of what anyone might say.
Christ has risen. The stone is rolled away. Alleluia!
Listen to the sounds of faith’s resurrection,
in the thud of racing heartbeats and running feet,
in word tumbling over word in their eagerness
to announce love’s vindication and death’s defeat.
Christ has risen. He has given us the victory. Alleluia!
13 | P a g eCelebrate today the sounds of resurrection,
in early morning worship and breaking bread.
sing with glad thanksgiving the church’s dawn chorus,
‘Christ is alive! He has risen from the dead.’
Christ is alive. He has risen from the dead. Alleluia!
Celebrate today the sounds of resurrection,
where truth is mocked and violence glorified.
Shout out for joy, an Easter song of freedom
in every place where love is crucified.
Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
From Exceeding our Limits
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.
The Ten Commandments
Hear the commandments which God’s people
were given through Moses.
You shall have no other gods but me.
You shall not make yourself idols;
you shall not worship them or serve them.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy.
Spirit of God, search our hearts.
Honour your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness.
You shall not covet anything which belongs to your neighbour.
Spirit of God, search our hearts.
14 | P a g eThe Invitation and the Confession
Hear God's word to all who turn to Christ: 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.
The Sentence and Collects for Easter Day
Sentence: ‘Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have
seen the Lord’; and she told them that he had said these things to
her.’ John 20:18a
Collect: Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ you overcame
death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life; grant us
so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with Him in
the joy.
The Epistle
1 Corinthians 15:1-7, 14, 20
1
Now I should remind you, brothers in vain. 3 For I handed on to you
and sisters, of the good news that I as of first importance what I in turn
proclaimed to you, which you in turn had received: that Christ died for
received, in which also you our sins in accordance with the
stand, 2 through which also you are scriptures, 4 and that he was buried,
being saved, if you hold firmly to the and that he was raised on the third
message that I proclaimed to you— day in accordance with the
unless you have come to believe scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to
15 | P a g eCephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then apostles. 14 and if Christ has not
he appeared to more than five been raised, then our proclamation
hundred brothers and sisters at one has been in vain and your faith has
time, most of whom are still alive, been in vain. 20 But in fact Christ has
though some have died. 7 Then he been raised from the dead, the first
appeared to James, then to all the fruits of those who have died.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church
All Thanks be to God
The Holy Gospel
John 20:1-18
After the announcement
All sing Praise and glory to God
1
Early on the first day of the week, first, also went in, and he saw and
while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene believed; 9 for as yet they did not
came to the tomb and saw that the understand the scripture, that he must
stone had been removed from the rise from the dead. 10 Then the
tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon disciples returned to their homes. 11 But
Peter and the other disciple, the one Mary stood weeping outside the tomb.
whom Jesus loved, and said to them, As she wept, she bent over to look into
‘They have taken the Lord out of the the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in
tomb, and we do not know where they white, sitting where the body of Jesus
have laid him.’ 3 Then Peter and the had been lying, one at the head and the
other disciple set out and went towards other at the feet. 13 They said to her,
the tomb. 4 The two were running ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ She
together, but the other disciple outran said to them, ‘They have taken away
Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He my Lord, and I do not know where they
bent down to look in and saw the linen have laid him.’ 14 When she had said
wrappings lying there, but he did not go this, she turned round and saw Jesus
in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following standing there, but she did not know
him, and went into the tomb. He saw that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her,
the linen wrappings lying there, 7 and ‘Woman, why are you weeping? For
the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, whom are you looking?’ Supposing him
not lying with the linen wrappings but to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir,
rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the if you have carried him away, tell me
other disciple, who reached the tomb where you have laid him, and I will take
16 | P a g ehim away.’ 16 Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ ascending to my Father and your
She turned and said to him in Father, to my God and your
Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni!’ (which means God.”’ 18 Mary Magdalene went and
Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, ‘Do not announced to the disciples, ‘I have
hold on to me, because I have not yet seen the Lord’; and she told them that
ascended to the Father. But go to my he had said these things to her.
brothers and say to them, “I am
Reader This is the Gospel of Christ
All sing Praise to Christ, the Word.
The Sermon
Dean Mike Hawke
Blessing of The Tomb
Inspired by John Laing, made by David Coombs
You may want to celebrate the Empty Tomb with a hollow Easter Egg!!!
Prayers
Dear friends in Christ, today we recall the passing of our Lord Jesus Christ form
death to life. This is the Passover of the Lord. We honour the memory of his death
and resurrection by hearing his word, by rededicating our lives to him and by
celebrating his mysteries, so we may be confident that we shall share his victory
over death and live with him for ever in God.
Father we share in the light of your glory through your Son, the light of the world.
Make this new fire holy, and inflame us with new hope. Purify our minds by this
Easter celebration, and bring us one day to the feast of Eternal Light. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Light your Easter Candle
The Prayers
Our Father in heaven, holy 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.
Do not put us to the test, but deliver us from evil.
For the Kingdom the power and the glory are yours
Now and forever. Amen
17 | P a g eWe affirm our faith in the words of the Apostle’s 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.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. Amen
Offertory hymn CP 147
1 Jesus Christ is risen to-day, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the Cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!
Lyra Davidica
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord is here.
All God’s Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to offer thanks and praise.
18 | P a g eIt is right indeed, always and everywhere, to give thanks to you, the true and
living God, through Jesus Christ.
You are the source of life for all creation and you made us in your own image.
In your love for us you sent your Son to be our Saviour. Lifted high upon the
cross, He drew the whole world to Himself; the tree of shame became the tree
of glory. Where life was lost, their life has been restored.
In the fullness of time he became incarnate, and suffered death on the cross.
You raised him in triumph, and exalted him in glory. Through him you send
your Holy Spirit upon your church and made us your people. And so, we
proclaim your glory, as we say:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
To you indeed be glory, almighty God, because 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: This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you; do this
as often as you drink it to remember me.
All Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come in glory.
Therefore, loving God, recalling now Christ’s death and resurrection, we ask you
to accept this our sacrifice of praise. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and our
celebration, that we may be fed with the body and blood of your Son and be filled
with your life and goodness.
Strengthen us to do your work, and to be your body in the world. Unite us in Christ
and give us your peace.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and
the Holy Spirit to be all honour and glory, now and for ever.
Amen
19 | P a g eThe Communion
Dean 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
table. 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.
Prayer after Communion
Dean 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
fellowship. 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
Our final Hymn CP 160
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.
20 | P a g eThe Dismissal of the Community
Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace.
All Amen. We go in the name of Christ. Alleluia!
Hallelujah Chorus
21 | P a g ePRAYERS
CHURCH ST BARNABAS: Praying for the
*Pray for Greymouth and Kumara – persecuted church in
All Clergy and staff. Central African Republic
*Pray for Carers of Robes, Linen and Vessels.
*Pray for Liz – Education, Pakistan. Pray that the parties to the ceasefire will
(Praise the Liz and the team she works with, that keep to their agreements and reject
they would all feel united with a common purpose violence. Ask God to protect Christians
and a good combination of skills and experience.) and all innocent civilians, especially
church leaders who are particular target of
WORLD the Islamist militants. Pray that
*Pray for the battle with coronavirus – Christians will be filled with peace as they
for wisdom for vaccine & for those affected. respond to their suffering in a Christ-like
COMMUNITY way.
*Pray against the spirit of suicide affecting so
many people in NZ.
CATHEDRAL CARE TEAM
*Pray against domestic violence in NZ.
THOSE SICK OR IN NEED OF PRAYER The team are a group of parishioners who
Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams, are willing to help others if and when
Catriona, Anja, Rayner, Russell Dickson, they would appreciate some form of
Carol, Robyn, Andy, Sophie, help. We are prepared to offer a friendly,
Paul, Trina, Bev, Rev John Scrivens, listening ear, the occasional meal or
Michael McCann, Revd. Steve Jordan, perhaps transport for things like hospital
Liz Roberts, Andrew, Sean, Shirley, Maria, appointments, trips to the
Lynnley Capell (cancer). doctor or Cathedral events such as
CAMEO. If you know of someone who is
Jas McCann (Karen Jordan’s cousin in UK) – need of prayer, a visit, home
she is in ICU with COVID 19. Very poorly Communion, or any other Cathedral
indeed. She works for social welfare dept in the family, please contact any of the team:
UK and has had one exposure too many. Keitha (03 544 7161), Jane (03 5481035),
Jeanette (03 548 3998),
ENVIRONMENTAL PRAYER Albert (03 548 7385), Nigel (021 1189 985),
Judith (027 319 8511)
Lord, hear our prayer for help to respond to
Creation's need. We pray especially for marine Don’t assume we know, please tell us!
life, our fisheries, sea creatures and corals, life in Help us to help our friends and families.
peril within our seas. We pray for shore birds and
beaches, and torn fabric of our coastlines. We No Prayer & Healing Ministry
Christians, are we bored with the science now? meetings until further notice.
Do we leave it to You, Oh God, while we are busy
doing other things -valuing our own activities
more than Your Creation and the common good?
Forgive us. Jesus of the loaves and fishes, hear our
prayer for the sea and those who depend upon If you need prayer, contact Rev Tapita Ching
it. Amen. on 027 255 3013.
22 | P a g eNOTICES
ISOLATION NOT ISOLATED
Our daily lives certainly have been different over the last 2 weeks. One of
the best things we can do is to tune into the simple things that help us feel
good. We are strongest when we look after ourselves and others and there
are many ways we can reach out to loved ones, be kind and have fun at
home. New resources announced by the Prime Minister on Tuesday have
been developed especially for this time and can be found at:
https://www.allright.org.nz/campaigns/getting-through-together
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/
Some ideas to connect include: writing emails that share a favourite memory, playing online
scrabble or other board games, devise a quiz on themes that interest the participants, sharing
a favourite poem or reading, with your friends on social media, having video catch-ups with
workmates, calling friends, whānau, or neighbours who are in self-isolation. I’m enjoying the
little video clips of my grand daughters’ activities.
Notice the beauty in the world around your home. Take time to feel the sun on your skin,
breathe in fresh air, (especially with so few cars and planes in action), make a list of what
you’re grateful for, take the time to thank someone for how they make you feel.
We know activity is a tricky one without gyms or sports, but it can be done! Play ‘the floor is
lava’ with the kids, do a yoga class online, try out a new workout on YouTube, go for walks or
runs outside (just stay 2m away from others!).
Give compliments, think about a skill you have you could share with your
family/flatmates/friends, share a favourite recipe, let people know you’re there to help. Check
in on neighbours and members of your community who may need to hear a cheery voice or
need a helping hand (but observing the guidelines).
Staying curious and engaging with the world around you, is a great way to uplift your
wellbeing. Pick a question you’ve always wondered about and take time to look it up. Call your
parents or grandparents. Ask them questions about life when they were young. Research your
whakapapa or family tree. Download free charts off the NZSG website.
‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God goes with you wherever you go.’
Joshua 1: 9
Blessings Judith
23 | P a g eL.E.A.P. Children’s Ministry Hi everyone, I hope you are all well and coping with the shutdown. I’ve been keeping busy with producing videos and searching out activity sheets and children's animated Bible stories for the LEAP children stuck at home and have been loading them onto my YouTube channel for viewing. Some years ago, a colleague in the para-church organization I'm connected to, gave me a ventriloquist doll which I have called "Archie" Archie helps me to introduce the topic for each week's theme. As we all know its Easter and never is there a better time than now to explain to the children the real reason we celebrate. This week I wore a surgical mask while talking to "Archie" explaining to him and the children that we all have a deadly virus and it's not COVID19 one living within but that it's the sin virus that we have inherited from Adam and Eve and that only Dr. Jesus can cure us so that we can be welcomed into His family and not be "Locked down and isolated!" Truly the wonderful heart of the Easter narrative. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever should believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Blessings John Laing Children's Ministry Worker Christ Church Cathedral 24 | P a g e
Report back
Here at Oakwoods, the villa residents are not allowed to mix with the residents of the rest
home or hospital.
There is a caravan at the entrance to the village and everyone entering has to have their
temperature taken and if it is over 38, they are not allowed in the village. We used to be able
to go for a walk outside the village but that has been stopped.
We had to have our temperature taken as well on entering. We are not allowed to go grocery
shopping. Our daughter gets our groceries and she delivers them to us. We meet at the
entrance where she places the bags on the footpath and stands back and then we go and
pick them up.
The management have set up online grocery shopping. A booking is made with the
receptionist and a villager can sit with her and go through the website and order what is
wanted. Fresh Choice deliver the groceries the following day, but they can only do 12
separate orders per day. There is fresh milk and bread at reception in an emergency. We
are allowed to go out to attend medical appointments. The management and staff have been
brilliant. We get regular newssheets on what is happening. The manager has moved into
the village while lockdown is on. He regular interacts with everyone. Although it is a
nuisance here as anywhere at this time, we are so lucky to have so much back up.
Jim and Raewyn Wiseman
25 | P a g ePASSION FRIDAY
I kneel in sorrow
I cry in anguish
I feel your hurts
I have experienced peaks of pain
The desolation of despair
I have been submerged in sorrow.
But you were inflicted
With piercing points of pain
As each cruel nail pounded
Through flesh and bone
To impale you helpless to public contempt And your blood dripped
down To stain the earth Marks that remind us always Of your
sacrifice.
You ached in agony
When the weight on your arms
Stretched you in tearing torture
You were subjected to excessive indignities Made to suffer the
searing slashes of whips to feel the spikes of a thorny crown Embed
themselves in your head In degradation of your Kingship.
The intensity of your grief
Is incomprehensible to me
You cried out to God for release
Yet knowing you had to go through it all to the end Even then your
love overwhelmed as you forgave your fellow- sufferers
How petty, how trivial
Are my turmoils and ordeals
Which are concerned with saving self.
They are insignificant compared
With what you endured
For the salvation of us all.
Poem by Colleen Kirby
Love Has No Age,
No Limit
No Death
English novelist & playwright John Galsworthy
26 | P a g e 1867-1933 Nobel Prize in Literature 1932Listen
Written by Emily Campbell
The Past has rushed to its end, What the road ahead looks like
greedily consuming all in its path. none can perceive
but in this holy moment
This moment now stands, we wait and listen.
awkwardly present,
like a teenager still finding their feet. We wait at the cross,
at the empty tomb,
But even in its juvenile naivety, at the throne in heaven.
there is a holiness about it,
a quality of stillness, We watch the Spirit hovering
of the slow deep deliberate inhaling and exhaling and we are still until He moves.
of fresh air.
We come close
The Spirit moves,
and listen to the heartbeat of our Father,
hovering over the chaos,
laying our own hearts open
that great unknown.
in worship and repentance.
So much has finished
And we wait,
and loose ends of old ways are flailing in the breeze.
and we wait,
and we listen.
Around us, near and far,
this quietness dances and wrestles with intense toil
In the night hours,
as systems are overloaded,
in stillness and trust,
securities are tested
in surrender and joy,
and the frailty of life is made known.
we listen for His words afresh to our
tomorrow...
Inside us, despair holds hands with hope
as we recognise our lack of control
"Let there be light."
and lay our lives down
before the One who makes all things new.
27 | P a g e Photo by Catalin Pateo on ‘Unsplash’Thank you for a wonderful service last Sunday morning; this was the first time that I have
gone onto the livestreaming for the Cathedral services. It seemed odd sitting at my desktop
computer so I could watch, listen and join in the prayers and hymns. Unfortunately, I have
had a cold for over four weeks and finally getting over it, so my voice was a bit croaky due to
lack of practice! Anyway, there was no-one to listen to me as I am alone in my own wee
bubble high up on the hill, no cat or dog to scare either!
The sound was very good and thank you to whoever sets this up so we Cathedralites can join
in on Sunday mornings – I was a bit worried that I didn’t have the communion wine and
wafers at home to join in the communion with you both but thought it better not to open a
bottle of wine this early in the day! Will save that for tonight with dinner.
Thank you also to the team of people phoning around the congregation so that no-one is left
out; there are a lot of lonely people in our country and made more so by this lock-down we
are in at present. However, I am very mindful that this is a short time in our lives even
though people think it is hard and are not used to being at home all day with families, small
children and teenagers who can’t go to school but I think of the terrible conditions that a lot
of the world live in, the little children in the war-torn countries watching soldiers, bombs,
guns and other artillery all around them, wondering if they will live longer than today. Then
there are the millions in other poor countries where there is not enough food to go around
and people dying of starvation and malnutrition in their hundreds of thousands every day.
I feel we are very lucky in New Zealand to have fresh air, clean water, sunshine, plenty of
food and law and order and this lock-down hopefully has brought it home to many that there
are a lot of people world-wide who are far less fortunate than we are. My parents, when
bringing up four daughters, would get very angry if we left anything on our plates or wasted
good food – think of the starving children around the world they would say and that was
many, many years ago. When you are small and you live in your own wee world, poverty,
malnutrition and a basic desire to survive in horrendous situations, is hard to imagine but it
certainly exists. The world is still a very unsettled place indeed. I hope that we all learn
something from this virus and locked-down situation and think of others before ourselves,
and rid the world of these capitalistic, selfish societies that seem to have taken over in many
instances.
Hopefully our prayers we said today will help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Kind regards
Barbara Gordon
28 | P a g eDear Patsy and Mike, We have just celebrated Palm Sunday with you from our sitting room in South London, UK. Because of the different time zone, you are no doubt still tucked up in bed, but we have used the services as our Evensong. It was very poignant to see the empty choir stall where I usually stand but wonderful to hear the organ played by Patsy and the familiar words read and spoken by Mike. We sang along with gusto, acted our parts in the drama and listened with interest to the address - as you will no doubt agree, Janice is an activist through and through! We have just bought a 43’’ TV especially to use as a screen for viewing You Tube, Netflix, Royal Opera House free screenings et al in these times of Lockdown. You were very large and loud here! We are feeling uplifted by the service and thankful to be part of the family of Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, no matter our social distancing of 21,000 kms! Blessings to you both from the other side of the world. Janice and Ray Evans South London, UK 29 | P a g e
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30 | P a g eWellbeing tips to help you feel good
and get through
Find ways to stay connected
• He waka eke noa – we’re all in this together. Remember you are not alone, it’s
important that physical isolation doesn’t lead to social isolation. Stay connected with the
people who are important to you on the phone, through social media, video chats or text.
• Self-isolation doesn’t mean cutting off all communication - in fact, it’s more important than
ever to talk and listen, share stories and advice, and stay in touch with the people who
matter to you.
• Organise a virtual coffee or lunch with your friends or schedule a daily phone call with an
elderly relative or neighbour.
Do things that make you feel good
• Prioritise looking after your body and mind – we know what makes us feel good and what
doesn’t.
• Remember what worked for you in previous times of stress and try to recreate and repeat
those feel-good factors. Get into healthy habits.
• At times of crisis it’s important to give our minds and bodies what they need to stay
healthy – good food, plenty sleep, fun, exercise, mindfulness, music, relaxation, reading,
nature, laughter, space, gratitude – whatever works for you.
Keep moving
• Exercise helps your mind and body to release tension and stress; it energises you by
releasing feel-good endorphins.
• Find ways to move your body and your mood every day.
• You can still go outside for a walk, run or cycle, as long as you stay in your ‘bubble’.
Find ways and space to relax
• Relaxation is especially important if you’re feeling stressed or anxious; finding things that
help you breathe deeply, switch off and recharge will make you feel better.
• Breathing deeply and slowly for just 60 seconds will help you feel calm.
• It’s important to have a relaxing space to be in. If you can’t create a physical space use
your imagination to create ‘headspace’.
31 | P a g eBe generous – think about what you can do for others
• Giving helps us feel valued and connected – think about ways you can give your time,
skills and knowledge to help others.
• Assist other others who might need help and reach out to people who are alone.
• Text a compliment to someone, share a recipe or book recommendation on social
media, or call someone who might be feeling lonely.
Stick to a routine
• We cope better with stress when our lives have structure – routines keep us healthy.
• When our usual routines are upset, it’s important to create new ones.
• Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, eat regularly, shower, change your
clothes, get some fresh air, book in video-chats with colleagues or friends, do your chores
and make sure you make time for fun.
Moderate your consumption of (bad) news
• COVID-19 is a global issue and the endless updates from news outlets and people on
social media can be overwhelming.
• Notice how you feel and switch off when you need to.
• Get important information from reliable sources such as the Unite against COVID-19
website.
Remember all the good things in life that aren’t being reported!
If you’re struggling and need to talk
However, if you’re struggling and need to talk, free call or text 1737 to have a chat with a
trained counsellor. They’re available for free, day and night.
• The Depression Helpline (0800 111 757)
• Healthline (0800 611 116)
• Lifeline (0800 543 354)
• Samaritans (0800 726 666)
• Youthline (0800 376 633)
• Alcohol Drug Helpline (0800 787 797)
If you’re concerned about someone
If you are concerned someone you care about may be feeling suicidal, it’s important
to ask them about this. It is a myth that asking people about suicide might put the idea in
their head to try it.
Asking and talking about suicidal thoughts in a supportive and non-judgmental way can
support suicidal people to open up and seek help. Ask them clear and direct questions
about how they are feeling, and whether they are thinking about taking their life. If they say
32 | P a g eyes reassure them that you will support them and help them to identify and access the
professional support they need.
If you are interested in learning more about how to support people who may be feeling
suicidal, there is a free online training course available on the LifeKeepers website.
If someone is putting themselves or others in immediate danger, call 111 for
assistance.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, please don’t suffer in silence. Seek the support of
trusted family members or friends and use the free services referred to above. Every life
matters and help is available.
Taking care of children
There may be children or young people in your life who experience distress. As a trusted
adult, you can help reassure and educate them about COVID-19 – it can be good to talk to
them now, so they can understand the illness and be reassured. If you feel the child or
young person is getting distressed through this conversation, reassure them and end it.
Children react to stress differently than adults – they may withdraw or behave in a more
‘babyish’ way, seem anxious or clingy, be preoccupied with illness in their play or drawing,
have problems sleeping or nightmares, or may get physical symptoms such as stomach
aches or headaches.
Tips for supporting children and young people
• Reassure them they are safe.
• Encourage them to talk about how they feel.
• Tell them they can ask questions and answer these in plain language appropriate to
their age – be honest but avoid details that may distress or cause anxiety.
• Tell them that feeling upset or afraid is normal, that it’s good to talk about it and that
they’ll feel better soon.
• Be understanding – they may have problems sleeping, throw tantrums or wet the bed –
be patient and reassuring if this happens. With support and care, it will pass.
• Give your children extra love and attention.
• Remember that children look to their parents to feel safe and to know how to
respond – reassure them, share that you are upset too but that you know you will all be
fine together.
• Try to keep to normal routines – mealtimes, bedtimes etc – allow them to burn off their
energy.
However, if a child’s distress is escalating or they are displaying any worrying behaviours
(such as extreme withdrawal, terror that you cannot comfort them from), seek help early.
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34 | P a g eHi Everyone,
At the Dio conference I mentioned the Ridley Certificate. We have now been
provided with a “Nelson login” to register, so attached is the info flyer with the
Nelson log in included. These courses would be ideal for individuals or small groups as
spiritual input, especially at a time when gathering might be getting harder for
spiritual input at this time. I would suggest the core units are a good place to start:
• Bible Overview (Core subject) • Understanding your Bible (Core subject)
• Knowing God (Core subject) • Knowing God (Core subject)
RIDLEY MINISTRY CERTIFICATE
Ridley College Melbourne offers an online “ministry training course”, which can be
undertaken by individuals and groups. Some in the Diocese have already begun doing
these modules and find them excellent. The key is you can achieve at your own pace
and/or as a group - complete 4 core subjects & your choice of 6 electives to earn the
“Ridley Certificate of Bible and Ministry”.
This course is ideal for ministry training, home groups, leadership training,
personal discipleship etc, at a level that is accessible for anyone.
Subjects are available for 15 weeks once you enrol, but there is no time limit on
completing the Certificate itself. Subject contain six, 40-minute lessons (with content
from some of the top scholars in the world) and an online quiz to prove to you been
through the material.
Check out https://certificate.ridley.edu.au/ for more info.
To register under the Nelson Diocese use: http://bit.ly/ridleynelson
Topics are: - Apologetics for small groups
- Bible Overview (Core subject) (Elective subject)
- Gospel and Life (Core subject) - Isaiah (Elective subject)
- Understanding your Bible - Mission Mindset (Elective subject)
(Core subject) - Mission Mindset for small groups
- Knowing God (Core subject) (Elective subject)
- Journey through the Psalms - Revelation Unwrapped
(Elective subject) (Elective subject)
- Ministry Skills (Elective subject) - Talking about Ethics
- 1 Corinthians (Elective subject) (Elective subject)
- Apologetics (Elective subject) - Reformation Revisited
Soon to be Released “Jesus” with John Dickson. (Elective subject)
Over the past week we've built a new Diocese website, Facebook page and YouTube
The Nelson
Channel Diocese
specifically has negotiated
to meet a Diocesan
the challenges license
of Covid-19 andso this
the will be
current free
lockdown. This
Youth for anyone/group in the Diocese.
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https://www.hopeathome.com.au/#moviesCHURCH 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 / https://nelsoncathedral.nz/sunday-service-live-stream/
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
37 | P a g e
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