Author: Pat Karipa

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Visiting Clergy

Rev Canon Robert Kereopa, Executive Officer of the Anglican Mission Board in New Zealand, visited with us at Te Wairua Tapu. Especially significant was the work the Anglican Mission Board is doing in Fiji after the devastation of Cyclone Winston.

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Deepest Sympathy

It is with sadness, that we advise Reverend Canon George Ehau passed away on the  31st March 2016 in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Our love and prayers are with Wyn and whanau at this time.

Photo: Anglican Taonga  New Zealand

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Ruatara Awards 2016

These Awards acknowledge over 200 years of Christian engagement in
Aotearoa –New Zealand.

These Awards are merit based for our Rangitahi and Tamariki who attended Te Wairua Tapu in 2015. Each recipient is currently attending High School or Primary School.

This is an opportunity for Te Wairua Tapu to financially support our young people to achieve their greatest potential for a positive future.

Crystal
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Charn
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Diamond
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Thank you to Greg Makutu for his continued support of our Ruatara Awards

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Good Friday – Shadow Service

From the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

The Church lights are off,
and on the Altar Seven Candles are already lit,
A light shines at the Presenters lectern,
The Seven Presenters are dressed in black and walk towards the Altar, our Service of the Shadows begins…

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Betrayal presented by Moana
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Inner Agony presented by Barby
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Loneliness presented by Robyn
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Accusation presented by Whaea Doris
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Desertion presented by Nick
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Mockery presented by Izaya
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Death presented by Archdeacon Karipa
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A journey shared…
2016 Mar Good Fri Congregation

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Te Raranga Whanui head to Perth

This morning Te Raranga Whanui attended Karakia. Papa Revd Bill Mei blessed their group and their Taonga (divisional prizes) that have been kept at Te Wairua Tapu since the Canberra Nationals. We wish the Roopu the very best as they represent NSW at next months Nationals in Perth.

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