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CATHERINE"S COLUMN
Christmas
is almost upon us, a wonderful time of the year
¨ Gillian Bremner, Chief Executive of PSO was the guest speaker
at the APW meeting
¨ The next Cafe lunch will be at the Shiel Hill Tavern at
12 noon on 23 November
- names to Catherine 4775236.
¨ First Church congregation attended as guests, The Reformation
Sunday service at Knox Church on Sunday 26th October. The service
was followed with a friendly lunch prepared by Knox congregation.
We were then presented with a collage of photos taken at our joint
services, which were held at First Church while a sprinkler system
was installed at Knox church. - Thank you to our Knox friends.
Our prayers are with those sitting exams.
NEWS
FROM SESSION
Session has called a congregational meeting on the 9th November
following the 10am service in the Church. This meeting is to confirm
the Session recommendation that:" The Reverend Anne Thomson
be confirmed as half time associate Minister at First Church for
a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009."
The AGM was held on 19 October and everyone was pleased with the
outcome and the budget for this financial year - Good work.
The Reverend Tokerau Joseph ,Senior Minister will return in December
from his study leave.
God bless us all. Catherine Todd, Session Clerk
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APW
REPORT
October
Meeting
The guest speaker was Gillian Bremner, Chief Executive of Presbyterian
Support Otago. She gave a thoughtful and positive insight into the
valued place in society for older people and the kinds of services
and support that is available. She said that there have been a number
of changes in the Aged Care Sector giving New Zealanders more choices
about the way they spend their older years. She also said that Politicians,
the Department of Health and Hospital Boards need to be questioned
about their policies. Do they have specific policies to address
these fundamental changes?
November Outing Tuesday 18th ( leaving First Church at 1-1.15pm
We will drive to Milton to visit the Finch Museum. This will be
followed by afternoon tea at the home of Elsie and Bruce Stewart.
Contact Nan ( 455 6099) or Dorothy (473 9950) for details
SEPTEMBER
CONCERT-THANK YOU
APW sincerely thanks all who willingly gave practical assistance
for this occasion. It was a real team effort. The Rest Homes do
appreciate the help that is provided when they bring their residents
to Burns Hall.
MISSION
REPORT
The National Executive reports that over the last 3 years $80,000
has been raised by APW for PCANZ Global Mission work and a further
$35,000 towards Turakina Maori Girls College for scholarships; PCANZ
Youth Ministry and others. In addition close to $136,000 has been
raised for Special Projects in New Zealand. Financial Donations:
National APW Special Project; Friends of children in Hospital (
Dunedin); Prison Chaplaincy Fund.
CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
A Congregational Meeting is to be held on Sunday 9th November following
the 10am service in the Church. - Purpose: First Church Session
recommends to the Congregation that: " The Reverend Anne Thomson
be confirmed as halftime Associate Minister at First Presbyterian
Church of Otago for a period of 12 months from 1 January 2009".
Catherine Todd, Session Clerk
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