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- 94 Neale Ave, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand
Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Haahi Weteriana o Aotearoa https://www.methodist.org.nz/
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EVENTS
Programme for 2nd November 2024 (times are approximate) 11.30am Doors open Memory tree - add name of person to be remembered Welcome punch drink 12.00 Lunch 1.00pm Displays in lounge or slides in church 1,30pm Memories and hymns old and new in Church 2.30pm Fijian Choir in church 3.00pm cutting of cake and afternoon tea in hall Displays still available. 3rd November 10.00am Communion Service
Invitation to a special book launch Please join author Anne Manchester and the Rev Martin Oh at a special Nelson Tasman launch of Peace is Her Song: The life and legacy of hymn writer Shirley Erena Murray. When: 8 October, 2.30pm Where: Stoke Church of the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish, 94 Neale Ave What to expect: A celebration of Shirley’s life and gifts as this country’s and one of the world’s most noted hymn poets. Bring your singing voices too! Books will be on sale for $50. Eftpos available. For more information about Peace is Her Song, go to www.philipgarsidebooks.com
Home fire and safety
10 am Sunday Worship Service will be held on MAY 19 2024 for the many former West Coasters who now reside in the Nelson Tasman District or in Marlborough and Canterbury. Services of this nature have been successfully held in Christchurch in various churches for a number of years. The venue for the Nelson service will be the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish’s Church at 94 Neale Ave Stoke, Nelson . The congregation of that parish will also be in attendance. Ian Davidson will be the guest preacher for the service. Ian was born in Hokitika, and is an experienced lay minister and preacher who has served in NZ , Australia and New Guinea If you would wish to attend this special service, or know others who may be interested, please contact Shona McLean at shona.mclean138@gmail.com or 021 078 5597. Any questions please phone Paul Tregurtha on (03) 546 4358 or email pwtrig@gmail.com.
A fire officer speaking on Home fire and safety, afternoon tea included
Speaker Maaike Faber van Burik on Enliven Positive Ageing Services
Marcus Borg was a renowned New Testament scholar who helped many re-evaluate and deepen their Christian faith. This retrospective looks back at his influential work and lifelong journey questioning and reconstructing traditional beliefs. We welcome people from all backgrounds to join our thoughtful, inclusive conversations. No prior knowledge is required. Together we'll consider Borg's perspective on topics like Jesus, God, scripture and spirituality. All seekers are welcome as we explore our own faith journeys and get different viewpoints.
Members’ hobbies will be on display for you to view while enjoying your cuppa. Everyone in the congregation is encouraged to exhibit their handywork.
Team
Martin Sungchel Oh
Presbyter
Nadia Madill
Parish Steward
Wayne Chapman
Parish Steward
Don Horne
Treasurer
Barbara Watson
Parish Secretary
Groups
Community Sing Along
Meets 1st Wednesday of month 1.30-3.pm by Paul Tregurtha.
Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday in month
From 9am til 10.15 am at varied local cafes .
Faith Exploring [Living the Question]Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday 2pm-3.30pm
Choir
Every Thursday Feb – Dec 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm. in church.
Exploring Silence
Every Wednesday 10.40 to 11.00 am.
Women's Fellowship
4th Saturday. 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm approx.
Stoke Prayer Group
4th Tuesday 1.30 pm
Cuppa & Conversation
Every 2nd Tuesday February to November. Afternoon tea and discussion. in Stoke church lounge
Community Support Team
Our parish takes great pride in supporting a number of organizations in various ways, as we believe in giving back to the community and making a positive impact on those around us. We warmly welcome you to be a part of our support group. There is always room for you, and we would be honored to have you join us.
Articles
The sale of property in Richmond, Nelson has enabled the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish to purchase four rental houses with the proceeds. Tenants are grateful to be able to access modern, safe housing at an affordable rate. In December 2021 the Richmond congregation voted unanimously to sell their well-positioned church and Wesley gardens and unite with the Stoke congregation. A land story was prepared and MCPC approved the sale of the property. A committee including representatives from the Richmond and Stoke congregations was appointed to advise and manage the removal of chattels and the sale. A sales agent was appointed, and the committee accepted a tender from the Tasman District Council with settlement due last August. A deconsecrating service in the Richmond church on 30 July was led by the Rev Kathryn Walters, Synod Superintendent. The Richmond congregation’s recommendation to purchase rental accommodation suitable for those who struggle to find affordable accommodation was agreed to by MCPC and four modern stand-alone houses were purchased with proceeds from the sale. The homes are all tenanted by people, in or near retirement age, who have not achieved home ownership. The parish now owns six rental houses including the previous St. John’s and Richmond parsonages as well as five flats on the Stoke site built in 1976. Caption: Residents Peter and Bruce are very happy with their new homes purchased with the proceeds of the Richmond Church. © All rights reserved, Methodist Church of New Zealand 2023
PARISH WALK FOR CWS OPERATION REFUGEE
For a number of years the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish has supported this annual Christian World Service (CWS) fund raising event to support the ever growing number of refugees world wide Currently more than 82.4 million people have fled their homes due to war, persecution or natural disasters . These refugees and displaced people from Afghanistan, Palestine, Syria, Ukraine and other places desperately need food shelter, education, medical care, which are all basic human rights. To raise the funds to assist this need a group of our parishioners have walked a relatively short distance to emulate in a very small way what refugees and displaced people have to do to find a safe refuge. The parish walk has always ended at a cafe where the walkers and others who wish to join, relax and socialise over refreshments. This year thirteen of our congregation walked to the Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village Cafe where they were joined by another two parishioners. Over $120 was raised that day for Operation Refugee.
