CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON Sunday Bulletin –20 th September 2020 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā whā o He noa iho 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 / leave for re-use. Dear Cathedralites, It’s a thrill for us at our 10 am service to welcome Bishop Steve as he comes to confirm Janine, Quan and Stephen. During our confirmation classes for the last eight weeks they have been joined by Jenny Wells, Joc Smith and Beatrice Clover. The latter are sponsoring the confirmees. During the eight weeks we have learned more about the Bible, the Holy Spirit, Sacraments, prayer, church history, evangelism, prayer and much more. Thank you to the Revd. Nigel Whinney, John Laing and Patsy Hawke who have assisted in the teaching while others have come along to share their testimonies which has been very inspiring. I preached at St Christopher’s in Blenheim last Sunday. I was well hosted by the Revd. Kevin Gwynne and Sheryll. They were insistent that I meet the neighbours. Low and behold, I met up with my first cousin once removed and his four dogs. I didn’t know Don McKay was up this way so it was wonderful to catch up. My mum and his grand- dad were brother and sister, brought up in Fairview, Timaru. Congratulations to Ruth Williams who celebrated her 90 th birthday this week. Ruth was a music teacher and still tickles the ivory on her very impressive old grand piano. Ask her to play ‘Für Elise’ and she is away. It is nice to have Mark Meeske (Christ First) to preach at our 7 pm Word and Worship service tonight. Mark is a keen supporter of our local Ministers’ Association. The staff team learned a lot from Susan Finnegan, an ex-police officer who came to our staff meeting this week. She emphasised the need to address people’s behaviour. Often when people get challenged, they defend themselves by accusing you of racism, sexism or any other–isms. She said to always address their behaviour. She is dead against the legalisation of marijuana. Why on earth would we not listen to police who are so often at the frontline of carnage in New Zealand. Susan described the impact of marijuana especially on young people. I find it horrifying that we should take all this to a referendum. It politicises what is a health, educational and ethical issue. Don’t forget that daylight saving starts next Sunday. Make sure you put your clocks forward on Saturday night. Hopefully and prayerfully we will be back to level 1 by then so all those of you who have been watching live-streaming at the Cathedral for the last few months will be able to come to join in on our fellowship. It also means we can resume having our morning teas and suppers together, which is so important a part of gathering together in Christ’s name.
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, NELSON Sunday Bulletin –20th September 2020
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā whā o He noa iho
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 / leave for re-use.
Dear Cathedralites,
It’s a thrill for us at our 10 am service to welcome Bishop Steve as he comes to confirm Janine, Quan and Stephen. During our confirmation classes for the last eight weeks they have been joined by Jenny Wells, Joc Smith and Beatrice Clover. The latter are sponsoring the confirmees. During the eight weeks we have learned more about the Bible, the Holy Spirit, Sacraments, prayer, church history, evangelism, prayer and much more. Thank you to the Revd. Nigel Whinney, John Laing and Patsy Hawke who have assisted in the teaching while others have come along to share their testimonies which has been very inspiring. I preached at St Christopher’s in Blenheim last Sunday. I was well hosted by the Revd. Kevin Gwynne and Sheryll. They were insistent that I meet the neighbours. Low and behold, I met up with my first cousin once removed and his four dogs. I didn’t know Don McKay was up this way so it was wonderful to catch up. My mum and his grand-dad were brother and sister, brought up in Fairview, Timaru. Congratulations to Ruth Williams who celebrated her 90th birthday this week. Ruth was a music teacher and still tickles the ivory on her very impressive old grand piano. Ask her to play ‘Für Elise’ and she is away. It is nice to have Mark Meeske (Christ First) to preach at our 7 pm Word and Worship service tonight. Mark is a keen supporter of our local Ministers’ Association. The staff team learned a lot from Susan Finnegan, an ex-police officer who came to our staff meeting this week. She emphasised the need to address people’s behaviour. Often when people get challenged, they defend themselves by accusing you of racism, sexism or any other–isms. She said to always address their behaviour. She is dead against the legalisation of marijuana. Why on earth would we not listen to police who are so often at the frontline of carnage in New Zealand. Susan described the impact of marijuana especially on young people. I find it horrifying that we should take all this to a referendum. It politicises what is a health, educational and ethical issue. Don’t forget that daylight saving starts next Sunday. Make sure you put your clocks forward on Saturday night. Hopefully and prayerfully we will be back to level 1 by then so all those of you who have been watching live-streaming at the Cathedral for the last few months will be able to come to join in on our fellowship. It also means we can resume having our morning teas and suppers together, which is so important a part of gathering together in Christ’s name.
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I spent last Friday visiting all the veterinary clinics around Nelson hoping that we will have a grand attendance at next week’s pet service. Andrew Newton will hopefully bring one of his sheepdogs. We will see if he can round up a few cats and guinea pigs and other dogs let alone any sheep that happen to be in the Cathedral next week. Don’t miss it and make sure you invite others to our special pet service next Sunday at 10 am. It will be fun if not noisy. Have a great week. In His service, Mike
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.
HEALTH ADVISORY NOTICE: Worshippers experiencing Cold or Influenza-like illnesses or associated symptoms are advised to stay home.
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COVID 19 NOTICE (Level 2) :
What is means for Nelson Cathedral
* Limit to 100 people. * Use hand sanitiser & cough/sneeze in elbow.
* Scan or sign in sheets at main entrance. * Consider staying home if you are vulnerable or have flu-like symptoms.
* Communion bread only – no wine. * No morning tea.
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SERVICES
8.00 am HOLY COMMUNION (Yellow booklet) Celebrant Preacher Readings
Dean Mike Hawke Dean Mike Hawke 1 Kings 3:7-15; James 3:12-18; Matthew 6:28-34
10.00 am Celebrant
CONFIRMATION SERVICE WITH COMMUNION Dean Mike Hawke
Preacher
Bishop Steve Maina Mwangi
5.30 pm CHORAL EVENSONG (Readings on page 18+19) Officiant Dean Mike Hawke Preacher Reverend Nigel Whinney Introduction Opening Hymn CP 593 – The Lord my Pasture Psalm 119:129-135 Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 33:23, 30-33, Ezekiel 34:1-10 (Murray Campbell) Magnificat New Testament Reading Acts 26 :1, 9 – 25 (Jenny Wells) Nunc dimittis Apostles’ Creed Hymn CP 522 – My Faith looks up to Thee Sermon Reverend Nigel Whinney Anthem Intercessions Notices Offertory Hymn CP 474 – Immortal invisible Blessing Sung Amen Organ Voluntary
7.00 pm Guest Speaker
WORD AND WORSHIP (charismatic style worship) Mark Meeske (Christ First Church)
THE SENTENCE AND COLLECT
Sentence: “Israel saw the great work that the LORD did against the Egyptians. So, the people feared the LORD and believed in the LORD and in his servant Moses. Exodus 14:31
Collect: God of mercy, you have blessed us beyond our dreams; you have set before us promises and perils beyond our understanding; help us to struggle and pray that the perils may be averted and your promises fulfilled. Amen.
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Order of Service
Celebrant: Dean Mike Hawke Preacher: Bishop Steve Maina Mwangi Minister of the Liturgy: Jocelyn Smith Organist: Jane Mitchell The processions enter the Cathedral as we sing Hymn CP 499 (Janine’s choice) Chorus Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, let us follow where our Captain trod, our King victorious, Christ the Son of God: Lift high the Cross …
2 Each new-born soldier of the Crucified bears on his brow the seal of him who died: Lift high the Cross …
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL NELSON
Service of Confirmation with Choral Eucharist
Janine Betty Booth
Quan Minh Pham Stephen Murray Gundry
Sunday 20th September 2020
10am
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3 Saved by the Cross whereon their Lord was slain, earth’s fallen children their lost home regain: Lift high the Cross …
4 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our souls from death and hell: Lift high the Cross …
5 From farthest regions let them homage bring, and on his Cross adore their Saviour King: Lift high the Cross …
6 For thy blest cross which doth for all atone creation's praises rise before thy throne: Lift high the Cross … 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.
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The Choir sings the Kyries
The Invitation and the Confession
Minister of the Liturgy Hear God’s word to all who turn to Christ: “Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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 Bishop
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 good-ness and keep you in life eternal. Amen. We stand to sing the Gloria joining in on the refrain
Refrain All Gloria gloria gloria in excelsis
Gloria gloria in excelsis Deo
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 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Collect Almighty God, by your grace we are accepted and called to your service; strengthen us by your Holy Spirit and empower our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Please be seated for Old Testament Reading
Numbers 6:22-27 Read by Janine Booth & Quan Pham
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them, The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. So, they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.
Chúa phán dạy ông Moses rằng: "Con hãy bảo Aaron và các con trai người: Đây là cách chúc phước cho dân Israelites: nguyện Đức Chúa chúc lành và gìn giữ anh em. Nguyện Đức Chúa tươi nét mặt nhìn đến anh em và dủ lòng thương anh em. Nguyện Đức Chúa ghé mắt nhìn và ban bình an cho anh em. Như thế họ sẽ đặt danh ta trên dân Israleties và ta sẽ ban phước cho họ. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church All Thanks be to God
The Epistle 1 Peter 2:1-10
read by Janine Booth & Beatrice Clover
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed
you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into
Psalm 145: 1-8 1. I will exalt you O God my King: I will bless your name forever and ever. 2. Every day will I bless you: and praise your name for ever and ever. 3. Great is the Lord and wonderfully worthy to be praised: His greatness is past searching
out. 4. One generation shall praise your works to another: and declare your mighty acts. 5. As for me I will be talking of the glorious splendour of your majesty: I will tell the story
of your marvellous works. 6. Men shall recount the power of your terrible deeds: and I will proclaim your greatness. 7. Their lips shall flow with the remembrance of your abundant goodness: they shall shout
for joy at your righteousness. 8. The Lord is gracious and compassionate: slow to anger and of great goodness.
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a spiritual house, to be a holy priest-hood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in scripture: ‘See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.’ 7 To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner’, 8 and ‘A stone that makes them
stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.’ They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Please stand to sing the Gradual Hymn CP 581 “Take my life and let it be” (Quan’s choice)
Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader
The Holy Gospel John 16:7-16
Read by Reverend Nigel Whinney
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
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.
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.
After the announcement
All sing Praise and glory to God
7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgement: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgement, because the ruler of this world has been condemned. 12 ‘I still have many things
to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.16A little while, and you will no longer see me, and again a little while, and you will see me.’
Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ All sing Praise to Christ, the Word.
The Sermon Bishop Steve Maina Mwangi
Confirmation
Bishop Dear friends in Christ, God is love, God gives us life. We love because God first loves us. In baptism God declares that love; In Christ God calls us to respond.
Candidates come forward
Dean Bishop Steve, I present Janine, Quan and Stephen to profess their faith.
Bishop Janine, Quan and Stephen we welcome you as you come to profess your faith. At your baptism you were made a disciple of Christ, and we signed you with the cross. Come now to receive the laying on of hands with prayer, to strengthen you for the work of God’s kingdom.
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The Affirmation
The congregation stands
Bishop Praise to God who has given us life. All Blessed be God for the gift of love.
Bishop Praise to God who forgives our sin. All Blessed be God who sets us free.
Bishop Praise to God who kindles our faith. All Blessed be God, our strength, our hope.
Bishop Let us affirm that we renounce evil and commit our lives to Christ. All respond Blessed be God, JESUS IS LORD! The congregation is seated
The bishop then says to the candidates for laying on of hands
Bishop What is your faith? They respond I believe and trust in God the Father, maker and sustainer of all
things; and in God the Son, my Saviour Jesus Christ; and in God the Holy Spirit, giver of life and truth. This is my faith.
Bishop Will you commit yourself to this life? Candidate I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you forgive others as you are forgiven? Candidate I will, with God’s help. Bishop Will you seek to love your neighbour as yourself, and strive for
peace and justice? Candidate I will, with God’s help.
Bishop Will you accept the cost of following Jesus Christ in your daily life and work?
Candidate I will, with God’s help.
Bishop With the whole Church will you proclaim by word and action the Good News of God in Christ?
Candidate I will, with God’s help. The candidates come up to the communion rail
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The Laying on of Hands at the communion rail
The candidates kneel at the communion rail
(Jocelyn Smith, Jenny Wells and Beatrice Clover are already confirmed, but they attended classes and will support the candidates)
Let us pray for these who have declared their commitment to Christ’s service.
Silence
The bishop and people say responsively
Bishop Our help is in the name of the eternal God, All who is making the heavens and the earth.
Bishop Come Holy Spirit All bearing your gifts of grace. Please remain kneeling as the organist plays 1st verse alone and then all together
1 Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here; Come, bow before him now, with reverence and fear; In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground, Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here.
2 Be still, for the glory of the Lord, is shining all around; He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned: How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.
3 Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place: He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace No work too hard for him, in faith receive from him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.
David J. Evans The bishop says
God of mercy and love, new birth by water and the Spirit is your gift, a gift none can take away; grant that your servants may grow into the fulness of the stature of Christ. Fill them with the joy of your presence. Increase in them the fruit of your Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of love, patience and gentleness, the spirit of wonder and true holiness.
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For Confirmation
Bishop Creator Spirit, strengthen Janine with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as a disciple of Christ. Guide, protect, uphold her that she may continue your calling for ever.
All Amen
Bishop Creator Spirit, strengthen Quan with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as a disciple of Christ. Guide, protect, uphold him that he may continue your calling for ever.
All Amen
Bishop Creator Spirit, strengthen Stephen with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as a disciple of Christ. Guide, protect, uphold him that he may continue your calling for ever.
All Amen
Bishop Living God, empower your disciples to bring life to the world. The people respond Amen! May we and they together be found in Christ and
Christ in us. Clap for candidates
The Celebration of Faith
All standing, the bishop says to the congregation
Let us rejoice with those who have committed themselves to Christ and celebrate The faith of our baptism.
Bishop Do you believe in God the Father? All I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Bishop Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? All I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was con-
ceived 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.
Bishop Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? All 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.
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Intercessions Jenny Wells
We conclude our prayers with the singing of 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
The Peace
Please stand
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 375 (Stephen’s choice)
1 Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
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4 When we’ve been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun.
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 right, 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. 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 you Holy Spirit upon your church and make us your people. We rejoice this morning in the confirmation of Janine, Quan and Stephen as they publicly declare their faith in Christ. 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.
Please kneel or be seated
Celebrant 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.
John Newton
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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 again.
The Celebrant continues
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 cele-bration, 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 be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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 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.
Those in the sanctuary receive communion as the choir sings the Agnus Dei.
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.
During communion the choir sings the anthem “The Lord bless you and keep you” (soloist Simon Booth) John Rutter
The congregation is invited to receive communion at the High Altar.
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Please come up the left aisle and return by the right aisle.
** In this Covid19 period, we are offering BREAD ONLY. **
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 as-suring 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
Presentations to Candidates from Wardens
Notices
Minister of Liturgy Please stand to sing our final Hymn CP 538
1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be Thou for ever near me, my Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end: O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.
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The Dismissal of the Community
We turn to face the entrance
Our worship is over, but our service is about to begin.
Minister of the Liturgy Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace. All Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Organ Voluntary
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONFIRMATION
Janine Betty Booth Quan Minh Pham
Stephen Murray Gundry
May the grace of God's world, the guidance of His hand and the loving wisdom of His words fill your heart and light your way today and every day.
“Let your faith shine brightly so that all your
friends, family and everyone you meet can see Christ.”
From all at Nelson Cathedral
5 O let me see thy foot-marks, and in them plant mine own; my hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone: O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my Friend.
W.H. Ferguson / J.E. Bode
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Psalm 119: 129-135 129 Wonderful are your commands: and therefore, my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your word gives light: it gives understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and draw in my breath: for I yearn for your commandments. 132 O turn to me and be merciful to me: as is your way with those who love your name. 133 Order my steps according to your word: that no evil may get mastery over me. 134 Deliver me from man’s oppression: that I may keep your precepts. 135 Make your face shine upon your servant: and teach me your statutes.
Ezekiel 33:23, 30-33
23 The word of the LORD came to me: 30 As for you, mortal, your people who talk to-gether about you by the walls, and at the doors of the houses, say to one another, each to a neighbour, ‘Come and hear what the word is that comes from the LORD.’ 31 They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain. 32 To them you are like a singer of love songs, one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; they hear what you say, but they will not do it. 33 When this comes—and come it will!—then they shall know that a prophet has been among them.
Ezekiel 34:1-10
1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 Mortal, prophesy against the shepherds of Is-rael: prophesy, and say to them—to the shepherds: Thus says the Lord GOD: Ah, you shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? 3 You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the fatlings; but you do not feed the sheep. 4 You have not strengthened the weak, you have not healed the sick, you have not bound up the injured, you have not brought back the strayed, you have not sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled them. 5 So they were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and scattered, they became food for all the wild animals. 6 My sheep were scattered, they wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill; my sheep were scattered over all the face of the earth, with no one to search or seek for them. 7 Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD: 8 As I live, says the Lord GOD, because my sheep have become a prey, and my sheep have become food for all the wild animals, since there was no shepherd; and because my shepherds have not searched for my sheep, but the shepherds have fed
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themselves, and have not fed my sheep; 9 therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the LORD: 10 Thus says the Lord GOD, I am against the shepherds; and I will demand my sheep at their hand, and put a stop to their feeding the sheep; no longer shall the shepherds feed themselves. I will rescue my sheep from their mouths, so that they may not be food for them.
Acts 26 :1, 9 – 25
1 Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You have permission to speak for yourself.’ Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: 9 ‘Indeed, I myself was con-vinced that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 And that is what I did in Jerusalem; with authority received from the chief priests, I not only locked up many of the saints in prison, but I also cast my vote against them when they were being condemned to death. 11 By punishing them often in all the synagogues I tried to force them to blaspheme; and since I was so furiously enraged at them, I pursued them even to foreign cities.12 ‘With this in mind, I was travelling to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests, 13 when at mid-day along the road, your Excellency, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. 14 When we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew[c] language, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It hurts you to kick against the goads.” 15 I asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The Lord answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. 16 But get up and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you to serve and testify to the things in which you have seen me[d] and to those in which I will appear to you. 17 I will rescue you from your people and from the Gen-tiles—to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” 19 ‘After that, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but de-clared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance. 21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the tem-ple and tried to kill me. 22 To this day I have had help from God, and so I stand here, testifying to both small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would take place: 23 that the Messiah[e] must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gen-tiles.’ 24 While he was making this defence, Festus exclaimed, ‘You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!’ 25 But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth.
PRAYER FOR OUR EARTH ENVIRONMENT: Creator Spirit, thank you; our land of Aotearoa is full of wonder. In Creation’s diversity all are valued in the power of your love. We sense your spirit in Nature, and our own spirit is nourished. When we sing of each flower that opens, each bird that sings, we pray for the will to take better care of Earth. Storms and drought are with us, our Boulder Bank is changing, our world is warming. Stir our minds to simplify our lives, re-use, reduce the dreaded plastic, for the sake of health, sea and landfill. Be with those who work in conservation, wildlife rescue, and who farm the land in new ways. In society’s need for progress, help us to make decisions that respect our environment. Source of Wisdom, You are concerned with us for the wellbeing of planet Earth. We turn to your presence. Guide us with your peace. Amen.
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PRAYER & HEALING MINISTRY Fri 25th September 2020 from 5-7pm
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY Thursday 1st October at 5.30pm
Need prayer? Contact Revd Tapita Ching
027 255 3013.
CHURCH
* Pray for Spring Creek parish. * Pray for Education – Tertiary Chaplaincy, Religious Education in schools, Baptism & Confirmation preparation. * Pray for the needy in our community, Food Banks & Night Shelter.
*Pray for NCMS – Liz – Education, Pakistan.
WORLD *Pray for the global battle with coronavirus. *Pray against racism in the world. COMMUNITY *Pray against domestic violence in NZ. *Pray for mental health in NZ, especially against suicide.
THOSE SICK / IN NEED OF PRAYER: Jean Crockett, Lachlan, Roger Williams, Russell Dickson, Carol, Robyn, Andy, Paul, Bev, Rev John Scrivens, Andrew, Lynnley Capell , Katie Smith, Lorraine, Verena, Calum, , Shirley (appointment for heart surgery), Baby Cooper, by caesarean, and mum Liz, Australia.
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 doctor or Cathedral events such as CAMEO. If you know of someone who is in need of prayer, a visit, home Communion, or any other Cathedral family, please contact Parish Nurse Judith on 0273198511 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you could call clergy on 548 1008.
PRAYERS
ST BARNABAS PRAYER
SUNDAY 20th September: We praise You, our Lord and our God, for Your Church in India, which continues to grow even as violence and persecution grow. We ask Your special blessing on the many Christians from the l owest strata of the caste system, who are despised and discriminated against partly because they love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ and partly because of their hereditary po-sition in society; they have suffered terribly dur-ing Covid lockdown . May they know them-selves to be chosen and loved by You, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to the living God. We pray this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen (1 Peter 2:9-10)
1st Thursday of the month at 11:15am Holy Communion (Celtic Liturgy) AND
3rd Thursday of the month at 11:15am Said Communion Service using liturgy from the New Zealand Prayer Book.
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 or Allen Michel 548 3337
With thanks to Mary for the flowers today. “For mothers everywhere.”
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All are welcome to this very ancient practice of making room for Jesus to
speak into our busy lives.
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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.
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.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
*nylon (10-15mm width) *long cable ties *Old Christmas Trees
*gold, white, green & red spray paint *solar lights
Contact 548 1008 or [email protected] / drop off at office / quiet room.
THE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL IS ON AGAIN AT NELSON CATHEDRAL FROM 26th November – 17th January
Come and be part of the celebration. Entries can be from individuals, families, community groups, businesses and schools. It is a great way to advertise and promote your group or organisation. Applications are now open for entries. Email: [email protected] for an Entry Form and reserve your space. Entry Forms need to be in by the 30th October 2020.
Translating Translations of the Bible
Manna Christian Store Montgomery Square
(across from Bin Inn) 1:00-1.30pm Sat 19th September
An opportunity for you to come to the Cathedral for a chat, a sing-a-long,
a Devonshire tea and a prayer. Come and bring a friend.
Free – koha/donation opportunity. All welcome.
Parish Nurse Judith: 0273198511 / 54888119
John and Audrie Gill are sad to have left Nelson and would like to say a big thank you to all the wonderful friends they have made, and the kindness shown to them over the years in welcoming them to this warm Cathedral. You will ALL be in our Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless. 22
NELSON WIDE WORSHIP & PRAYER 23rd to 24th October 7pm – 7pm
We will be having some prize giveaways for the children. If anyone would like to donate small prizes for the children
($2 store goodies or others), these would be greatly appreciated.
Please drop them off at the office or leave in the Quiet Room.
Thank you so far for the people who have approached me to volunteer to man an activity, but we still have a few spots to fill. It is essential that you contact John sooner than later, so we can proceed with this fun event.
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.
No tea/coffee after the service until further notice.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY The Very Reverend Michael Hawke: 548 1443 / 021 711 726 [email protected] Lead Organist: Jane Mitchell: 021 051 3875 / [email protected]
Lead Conductor: Melanie Carruthers: 027 725 2942 / [email protected]
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
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.
