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Connexions February 2024

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Welcome to the monthly newsletter of the Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Hāhi Weteriana Aotearoa

by Connexional Office

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Remember in your Prayers

by Connexional Office

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Christmas Appeal Reminder

by Gillian Southey, Christian World Service

Thank you for your prayers and gifts at Christmas.

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Speaker Available

by Gillian Southey, Christian World Service

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Gaza Palestine Appeal

by Gillian Southey, Christian World Service

Thank you for supporting the Gaza Palestine Appeal.

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Jules Riding Concert

by Mercury Bay Co-operating Parish

Distinguished writer and singer of Christian songs will perform in concert at St Andrew’s at 7pm. 82 Albert Street, Whitianga.

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Türkiye Syria Earthquake One Year

by Gillian Southey, Christian World Service

Thank you for supporting the Türkiye Syria Earthquake Appeal.

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"Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi."

by Lifewise

"With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive."

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Kōrero Mai: Earth, Our Parish

by Te Aroha Rountree and George Zachariah

Te Aroha Rountree and George Zachariah (editors)

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Rekindle the Va of Papatuanuku – Stories and Perspectives

by Climate Justice Working Group

This is an inspirational resource written by members from around the motu.

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Tell us what you think

by Ady Shannon

Last year when we transitioned from a printed version of Touchstone to an online version, we promised to undertake a review in 2024.

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Methodist Lay Preachers Network

by Viv Whimster

A warm invitation to all Lay Preachers, interested, in training or experienced, to join us for a zoom conversation and catch up

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Waitoki Community Church Centennial celebrations

by Waitoki Community Church

The Methodist church in Waitoki (now part of the Whangaparaoa Parish) will celebrate its centenary over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024

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The New Zealand Hymnbook Trust has been collecting and publishing New Zealand hymns and songs for the last thirty years.

by The New Zealand Hymnbook Trust

Beginning with “Alleluia Aotearoa” in 1993. The most recent collection, “Hope is our Song”, was produced in 2009.

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Nau mai Haere mai, Welcome Auckland Ecumenical Lay Preachers to our first gathering of 2024!!

by Auckland Ecumenical Lay Preachers Association

Rev Lynne Wall’s talk is on Year B : St Mark “Preaching the Gospel of Saint Mark. Why do we have four gospels? Why does Jesus keep asking people not to tell anyone about him? What are the main themes of Mark's gospel?

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Covid-19 Lessons Learned – Let’s share our stories

by Trudy Downes

Four years. That is how long we have been living with Covid-19 and everybody has been affected by it.

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Organ Recital by Hans Hielscher

by Brian Ellis

World famous visiting organist from Wiesbaden Cathedral - Germany

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Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 Lessons Learned | Te Tira Ārai Urutā

by Trudy Downes

The COVID-19 pandemic affected all of us, and we were all – here or overseas – asked to undertake extraordinary actions during this time. There is a Royal Commission of Inquiry who want to hear about the wide range of experiences people had, and their observations of the pandemic, whatever they might be.

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Trusting the Voice Within

by Megan Blakie

Thursday 14 March, 9.30am to 2.30pm, cost: $70 includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea

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World Day of Prayer 2024

by Gillian Southey

Women are preparing for this year’s World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 1. All are welcome to join local services throughout the country or use the materials for informed prayer. Local women’s groups in more than 170 countries will use these resources to lead services and Bible studies in their communities.

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You are invited to participate in the World Day of Prayer on Friday, 1 March.

by Gillian Southey

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A New Beginning in Ministry for Hawkes Bay Methodists.

by Joanne Gaudin, Parish Steward, Trinity Methodist Church Napier

25 years ago, Rev Epeli Taungapeau was the minister in the English speaking congregation. This was the only congregation who met at Trinity Methodist, Napier.

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Lifewise Chief Executive, Haehaetu Barrett, Makes Top 10 for New Zealander of the Year

by Di MacDonald, Lifewise

Haehaetu Barrett, a finalist in the prestigious New Zealander of the Year awards, has earned recognition for her relentless commitment to combating social injustices and advocating for marginalised communities in Aotearoa.

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Methodist Mission Southern: Mental Health priority for 2024

by Laura Black

The journey from adolescence to adulthood has always been complex. Its a time of growing independence, mad hormonal and body changes and the expression of sexuality, huge way-finding, considerable risk-taking, and burdened by the demand to make “rest of your life” choices.

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Rev Dale Peach with President Peter Taylor

The inaugural service of the newly formed South Island Synod and the induction of Rev Dale Peach

by Lyn Heine

On Saturday 27 January the inaugural service of the newly formed South Island Synod and the induction of Rev Dale Peach as Superintendent was held at Aldersgate, Durham Street, Christchurch.

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The James and Martha Trounson Benevolent Trust.

by Mary West, Trust Convener

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Climate Justice Working Group Calendar for 2024

by Climate Justice Working Group

Thank you to all members of Te Haahi who have purchased our 2024 Climate Justice calendar. There are still a few English copies available. It is not too late to have this informative and attractive addition for your wall.

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