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Volume 107, Number 10 November 2010 Published in Gippsland Diocese since 1904

Numby Numby celebrations at the Abbey


By Edie Ashley Initially, during the summer
camping program, the existing
THE refurbished Numby Numby bunk beds will be used by
accommodation will be dedicated campers. By May next year, the 3
at The Abbey of St Barnabas at ½ star ‘motel style’ rooms will be
A’Beckett Park on Thursday, redecorated as retreat rooms,
December 9, 2010, with a gather- ready for the first Abbey
ing the entire diocese is invited to. Programs during the autumn, win-
Refreshments will be offered from ter and spring of 2011.
5.30pm with the dedication, led by The dedication of the refur-
the Bishop of Gippsland, Right bished Numby Numby on
Reverend John McIntyre, begin- December 9 will be an opportuni-
ning at 6pm. ty for all to inspect the new build-
This celebration and dedication ing work, tour The Abbey, enjoy
of the first of the new buildings the grounds and surrounds which
are early signs of the vision for have benefited from the focus of
The Abbey as a centre for spiritu- Work and Worship parish groups,
ality and the environment. and to give thanks to God.
The builders moved in a few For catering purposes, please
months ago now and the new contact Kerrie or Danielle at the
Numby Numby is ‘under con- Registry, telephone 03 5144 2044.
struction’. With Reverend Brian
Turner overseeing the building RIGHT: (Inset) Jan McIntyre and
and Peter Down contracted by Edie Ashley inspect the refur-
the Diocese to complete the bished Numby Numby accomoda-
work, visitors to The Abbey are tion units at The Abbey of St
excited to see new, comfortable Barnabas at A’Beckett Park. To see
and contemporary accommoda- why they are happy about the
tion emerging from ‘the bones’ of improved accomodation, attend
the old accommodation. the dedication on December 9.

AWA facing need to focus on its purpose


By Jeanette Severs Sale on October 12. Following the chair- AWA groups. This has led in some parish- working group to ensure the rallies hap-
person’s address, Bishop John McIntyre es to combining some of these entities pen in 2011.
ANGLICAN Women of Australia suggested the need to discuss the struc- into one group. The suggestion became a motion of the
(AWA) in Gippsland is facing a need to ture of the organisation and how best to AWA is unique in that it is the overar- meeting, supported by Annabel Gibson,
question its purpose in a modern world. model achieving its aims. He suggested ching, or umbrella, organisation for who spoke of the importance of AWA as
At the recent annual general meeting, the model of a working group, with a spe- women’s groups in the Anglican Church. an organisation and that people should
AWA members were asked to think cific purpose, rather than a committee Bishop John’s suggestions included that talk about it and its purpose and possible
about the purpose and structure of the that meets regularly. members form an annual working group models that AWA could operate within.
organisation as the retiring chairperson AWA in Gippsland organises the annual to focus specifically on the organisation The motion was carried by the well-
and other long-serving members of the deanery rallies in the early year, a fellow- of the deanery rallies; a group organise attended AGM. Carolyn Raymond took
executive were not replaced. ship bus trip later in the year and a spe- the annual bus trip; that AWA members the leadership on organising meetings of
Retiring president, Jane Macqueen, told cific purpose fund raising venture for combine with other groups, for example the executive members and taking note
the AWA gathering that although a num- each year. The group is also focussed on the Anam Cara Community; and that of the input, discussion and ideas about
ber of people had been asked to join the mission work, both locally and overseas, AWA works as a fundraising entity in AWA from members. Carolyn can be
executive, no one was able to commit to on a diocesan, parish and local church each parish with the local mission coordi- contacted on telephone 03 5191 8343 or
the roles. This has left AWA members in level. nator. email oliverraymond@wideband.net.au
Gippsland in the unique position of dis- In recent years, the church has faced the After a period of discussion among The rally was addressed by Reverend
cussing the relevance of the organisation realisation traditional groups may be dis- members, Pat Cameron committed to Abraham Maluk about understanding and
and any duplication of its roles within the connected from modern lifestyles. There ensuring the annual bus trip would con- integrating Sudanese refugees into
diocese. has been noticeably declining numbers in tinue. She then suggested the present Gippsland; see page 5. An edited AWA
The AGM and annual rally was held in local Ladies Guilds, Mothers’ Union and remaining executive members form a chairperson’s report is on page 3.

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Index
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God’s call to serve
WHO gets recognised as a saint and who some significant aspects of their lives they too
AWA pictorial 4 does not has been a topic of public debate for bear the mark of saints, if Christ-likeness be
obvious reasons of late.Why someone should that mark. So why are they not named as
Integrating Sudanese 5 be recognised as a saint and another not has saints?
also sparked public debate, especially when it I have to admit to a level of fascination when
Cursillo in parallel 6 comes to the somewhat fraught task of veri- religious establishments of any kind claim au-
fying miracles, which the Catholic Church thority in naming who is to be marked out for
Jesus Christ in Korumburra 7 deems essential to canonisation. special merit of any kind. This is especially fas-
Around the same time as Mary MacKillop cinating when the person so named has had
More Korumburra 8 - 10 was recently canonised in Rome, our lec- to fight the religious establishment of their
tionary reminded us of the death by martyr- own day because of their Christlike behaviour.
Clergy news 11 dom of Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer, This practice seems to me to be in danger of
two reformers of the Church of England who domesticating what is seen to be the wild and
Diocesan Calendar 11 were burned at the stake under the reign of often heterodox nature of those who are
Queen Mary. Neither of these bishops was truly saints in their Christ-likeness. They are
Gap year for youth 12 ever canonised. Nor was Archbishop Thomas deemed so troublesome they have to be elim-
Cranmer, who was burned at the stake in that inated by the religious establishment of their
Color-in picture 13 same era. day. How is it then, the religious establishment
So what makes a saint a saint? of a later day now honors them and their be-
Family tea at Sale 13 Certainly Mary MacKillop lived a life of serv- haviour?
ice to Christ which touched the lives of many I am reminded of Jesus words to the Phar- they are meant to serve in Christlike humility.
NicholasJohn is One 14 in her day with the love of God. Her empha- isees when he says: ‘You build the tombs of This sadly seems to be the nature of religious
sis on the provision of education to the poor the prophets your ancestors killed. So you are institutions, no matter their particular prac-
Parish news 15 is to be lauded as close to the heart of God. witnesses and approve of the deeds of your tices.
Jesus himself was known in his ministry for ancestors; for they killed them, and you build My prayer is we may all have the eyes to see
Diocesan Mission Expo 16 living his life in the company of the poor and their tombs’. (Luke 11.47,48) where we in our day perpetuate the memory
disenfranchised of his day, and for champi- The saint who stands out in this regard to of the heroes of the faith, and even of Jesus
oning their cause. my mind is Francis. Today an ornate basilica in himself, in order to domesticate the Spirit of
Jesus was ostracised by the religious estab- Assisi stands in memory of this champion of Christ that challenges us, more often than not,
The Gippsland lishment of his day, falsely accused by them simplicity. This only seems to reinforce the from the edges of the religious institutions of

Anglican and handed over by its leaders to be killed.


Mary MacKillop too knew her moment of
similar treatment when she was falsely ac-
tendency of religious establishments to want
to domesticate those, who otherwise would
threaten to bring down the power and con-
which we are a part. May we have the ears to
hear the voice of God calling us all to saintli-
ness or Christ-likeness in our humble and
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Member of Australasian Religious Press because of her stance on behalf of the poor. Christlike manner.
Association So if Christ-likeness is the mark of a saint, Perhaps I should be happy that Ridley, La-
Registered by Australia Post. then Mary MacKillop certainly seems to meet timer and Cranmer are not so domesticated.
Print Post Number 34351/00018 that criterion, at least in some significants as- But maybe they have been. They may not have
pects of her life. But so too did Ridley, Latimer been canonised but that does not mean they
The Gippsland Anglican is the official and Cranmer. They even gave their lives, as have not been lionised. And those who see
newspaper of and is published by Jesus did, in their refusal to recant from their them as champions of the faith can just as eas-
faith in Jesus in the face of the relentless reli- ily claim their names as a means of perpetu- The Right Reverend John McIntyre
The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland, Anglican Bishop of Gippsland
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November 2010 Our Diocese - Missions and Ministries 3

AWA a rally point for Anglican women


By Jane Macqueen us the Diocesan Vision for The cycled through nearly all the exec- to continue as AWA chairperson in
Abbey of St Barnabas at A’Beckett utive positions over the years. the coming year.
IN sitting down to write my an- Park. It was wonderful to see and In May, with input from Ethel and So we come to our AGM with a
nual report I found that once again hear the threads and connections all members present, we were vacancy for the chairperson (a
I needed to begin with what I feel that people from all over the dio- again able to divide up the money Bishop’s appointment). We also
is at the heart of AWA. AWA ex- cese have with A’Beckett Park. At raised over the year between a have a vacancy for the mission sec-
ists to bring women together and the rallies our Annual Appeal was number of local and overseas mis- retary and a vacancy for the posi-
to grow a feeling of cooperation launched. This year our special ef- sion agencies. Once again we were tion of treasurer as Denise Rich
between groups and community fort was to raise funds for The thankful for the spiritual leadership, also needs to retire.
that extends beyond our parish Abbey and build on the fundraising nurture and hospitality of our We have asked a number of peo-
boundaries. It is inclusive of all done in memory of Ena Sheumack, AWA Chaplain and Rector of ple to consider coming onto the
women and seeks to encourage us the wife of a past Bishop of Gipp- Rosedale, Reverend Lyndon executive and have not found any
in our relationships with God and sland and a strong supporter and Phillips. Lyndon is a great encour- one who is able to.
with one another. worker for AWA. agement to the executive mem- It is a difficult time but one which
AWA has a wonderful heritage in I know from my years as treas- bers and she is a wonderful help to gives us the opportunity to have a
Gippsland and we are fortunate to urer of AWA, the faithfulness of me in liasing with the Rectors of good look at the role of AWA and ABOVE: Jane Macqueen.
have here today women who were parishes in giving to our special the parishes where we visit and to consider where we go from
involved in the very beginnings of project each year and this year was enjoy sharing in worship. Today here.
AWA. In 1982, Joan Lees attended no exception. As we saw earlier I Lyndon put together our service One place I don’t want you to go could move under the Anam Cara
one of the early national meetings was able to give Bishop John a booklet for us. to is the feeling of panic… thinking umbrella. AWA originally began
with Joan Chynoweth and Audrey cheque for more than $7000 and Twenty two women attended the that we will sit here until someone the mixed lay retreat and it is now
Matthews. In 1994, Annabel Gib- there are is further money coming annual retreat in June at Pallotti volunteers to take on the roles. organised by a separate commit-
son was the national co-ordinator in to add to that amount; a won- College. Rev. Anne Turner led us That is not a healthy way to look tee.
of AWA with Beryl Brien, Pat derful effort by everyone. with the theme Growing in Wis- to the future. The bus trip appears to be dis-
Cameron and Shirley Savige on her I would like to make a special dom. Once again it was a time for As I have spoken to members of tinctly AWA.
committee. note here of the enthusiasm and spiritual refreshment. the executive in the past few days The Deanery Rallies seem to be
These women, with many others, faithfulness of one particular AWA Thank you to Pat and Merrill who one thing we have thought about one of the few times when
have each had their turns in leader- member and her husband. Annabel researched and organised the an- is the question, “What does AWA parishes get together in deanery
ship and have then continued to and Ted Gibson have handed out nual bus trip. However this year, as offer that is not offered by other groupings and seem to be
mentor and encourage other the trusty film canisters through- you heard, an extra special thanks groups?” And, “Could we continue distinctly AWA. However perhaps
women as they stepped into the out east Gippsland, wherever they go to Anne Connelly and Jean to be AWA in perhaps a different we need to look at combining
leadership roles. We are blessed found themselves worshipping on Heasley who bravely stepped in to form?” some areas. Perhaps we should or-
to have one another and at days a Sunday, they have been take over the leadership of the I will share just a few thoughts we ganise three rallies instead of the
like today I do encourage everyone wonderful AWA and Abbey of St group of travellers, when neither have had as we have tried to get current five?
to take the time to be in conversa- Barnabas ambassadors. Pat nor Merrill were able to go. our heads around things: Perhaps we could rotate the or-
tion with someone that you may Speaking of faithfulness, today My thanks too to the faithful The fundraising that we do for ganising of the rallies? Perhaps a
not have seen for many months. with a sigh of relief, Ethel Arm- members of the executive who mission could still occur within our few women could agree to organ-
Our meeting days have some busi- strong has presented her final mis- have worked behind the scenes en- parish communities. The diocese ise the rallies for one year and
ness that needs to be done and sion report. Ethel told us two couraging and sharing ideas. Partic- has revived a diocesan mission then hand over to a few others for
speakers to inspire us but the days years ago that she felt that it was ular thanks to Carolyn Raymond group that led an excellent day last the following year?
are also about the shared worship time for her to stand down from whose important task it has been weekend under Jenny MacRobb’s Are women in your parishes find-
and building and encouraging rela- the executive and yet with us un- to communicate with all the leadership. This offers a great op- ing it too much to even get to the
tionships. able to find anyone to take on the parishes, rectors and speakers. She portunity to continue to be in- deanery rallies? Do you have to
This was clear at the rallies that role she has continued to keep us has been the sticky tape that has formed and work together for push people to attend? Is it time to
were once again held in the first informed about all to do with mis- held AWA together this year. mission. let the rallies go?
week of March. This year we were sion. But the time has come. Ethel Sticky tape is invaluable but the Does AWA need to fundraise? We have traditionally met in the
fortunate to have Bishop John at- is retiring from the executive today real strength is in the glue.The glue At our last executive meeting we Cathedral parish in October for
tend each of the Rallies in Orbost, and we do thank her sincerely for that has really held us together is discussed dropping the Rosedale our AGM and a speaker. Perhaps
Rosedale, Morwell, Lang Lang and her tireless work for AWA where our shared journey in God and I meeting as attendances are low we could move the rallies to the
Warragul. Bishop John shared with it seems she has willingly been re- do thank you for your prayers over and members are finding the travel September October period.We do
the year for our executive, for our difficult. have the opportunity to come to-
speakers and for me personally. The Annual retreat has for many gether at Lady Day in March which
It has been a difficult year for me years fed our individual journeys is another day (organised by Moth-
and with my need to work almost into God. The Anam Cara Com- ers’ Union) that brings women to-
fulltime I am sorry to say I have munity also provides this role in
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told Bishop John I will not be able the diocese, perhaps the retreat and provides an inspiring speaker.
Although as I write that I realise
the bus trip is also October…

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4 Our Diocese - Missions and Ministries November 2010

Pictorial: the AWA gathering


LEFT: May
Kyne (Avon)
with Gloria
Baker and Joan
Lees, both of
Maffra parish.

ABOVE: Reverend Lyndon Phillips,AWA Chaplain and Nancy Missen (Kil-


many) at the annual general meeting and rally of Anglican Women of Aus-
tralia Gippsland group. Photos: Jeanette Severs

Facing change with God


TEN people gathered at St Paul’s questions at the end of it. Just my
Church in Korumburra on Octo- thoughts and a listening ear to
ber 2 to spend time listening to hear what God had to say.
God, reflecting on the question “How do I deal with change?
‘how do we face change?’. This What are the benefits of dealing
Anam Cara Community Quiet Day with change my way? What are the
was led by Dr Colin Thornby and costs of doing it that way? With re-
Reverend Jenny Ramage. flection came some tears and then
After morning worship and a talk laughter as I realised with a God-
on Matthew’s gospel, the 10 pil- given sharpness that I have spent ABOVE: Elizabeth Ruk, Moe.
grims enjoyed the sunshine and way too much time and worry LEFT: Pat Arnold and Iris Bradley, both
peace of the church and rectory over changes that didn’t happen.” of Lakes Entrance parish.
gardens, as they prayed, reflected, After lunch, the pilgrims gathered
laughed, cried and listened to God. again in the church to share in a
The morning’s talk looked at how time of lectio divina, listening
Matthew’s gospel spoke to the first deeply to the words of Matthew
community who received it, and 7:24-27. As the passage was read
also how we can usefully read it slowly, meditatively and repeatedly,
now, as a way of helping us to face the hearers listened deeply for
the many changes in our world, God’s words for them, sharing this
and in our lives. with one another at the end of the
The pilgrims were challenged to time.
see change as a gift from God, an Another period of silent reflec-
opportunity to grow and to be tion in the church or the sun, fol-
formed more and more into the lowed. At the end of the day, the
image of Jesus. Every change pro- pilgrims gathered for the Eucharist,
vides a means of seeing God’s hand to give thanks for God’s presence
at work in our lives, and a chance in our lives. A time of sharing com-
to look at and learn from Jesus’ ex- pleted the day.
ample presented in the gospel. The Community’s Annual Thanks-
One of the participants later giving Eucharist will be held on
shared: “It was so energising to November 27, 2010, at St Paul’s
deal honestly with the question Cathedral Sale. The service will
‘how do I face change?’.After all, no begin at 11am, and will be followed ABOVE: Rachel Akon.
one was asking me to respond in by a light lunch. All of the Commu- BELOW: Heather Baker (Maffra),
speech, no one was going to ask nity’s associates, and any other in- Nancy Hills (Bruthen) and Pat
terested people, are encouraged McKeown (Bairnsdale).
to join in this time of thanksgiving,
when the Community’s leadership
team is commissioned and new as- ABOVE: Carolyn Raymond, AWA
sociates welcomed. secretary, Lyn Beaty (Mirboo
For further information, visit the North) and Ethel Armstrong, retir-
Community’s website at: ing AWA treasurer.
www.anamcara-gippsland.org Photos: Jeanette Severs
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November 2010 Our Diocese - Missions and Ministries 5

Embracing a new life Work &


worship
at Abbey
ON Saturday, October 16, a
group of Lakes Entrance parish-
ioners spilled out of two car to en-
thusiastically give a day to the
Work and Worship experience at
A’Beckett Park.
The experience is an initiative of
the A’Beckett Park Working
Group and was led by volunteer
group members Jane Macqueen
and Brian Turner.
The day began with a ferry trip
across to Raymond Island and ar-
rival for morning tea at the man-
ager’s residence, now known as
By Jeanette Severs through the years, felt his calling to The Ena Shuemach House.
ministry. He spoke about the way Before the Group’s BYO lunch,,
REVEREND Abraham Maluk was Sudanese christians praise and cel- Jane and Brian explained the Vision
guest speaker at the annual general ebrate God in their lives. for The Abbey of St Barnabas at
meeting and rally of Anglican “The Sudanese people praise A’Beckett Park, The Centre for
Women of Australia (AWA) Gipp- God through worship, praying, Spirituality and the Environment.
sland on October 12. Rev. Abra- singing, marching and dancing,” The process is described as a
ham spoke about Christianity in Abraham said. ‘Journey from Campsite to the
Sudan and the experience of war, “Most of the southern Sudanese new Vision’. The latest plans were
and concluded with advice about people believe the prophecy of on display and a tour of the physi-
helping Sudanese refugees to inte- Kush in Isaiah 18 is a direct reflec- cal site, walking the boundary gave
grate into and contribute to life in tion of their own situation.This has a first hand experience of this
Gippsland. allowed the southern Sudanese diocesan resource’s beauty, poten-
Abraham was one of the ‘Lost people to praise God day and night tial and challenges.
Boys’, young orphan boys who and see their own suffering as a The men in the group helped
travelled from their desecrated test to their christianity and that builder Peter Down unload the
homes in the southern Sudan to they should not give up their faith.” entrance doors for the refurbished
exile in refugee camps in Kenya Abraham described how, while Numby Numby cabins. A mother
and Nigeria. Documentaries have attending Sunday school classes, a and baby Koala, rough lake water
been made and books written Christian woman befriended him and landing pelicans stirred the
about the experiences of these and taught him that God is a forgiv- photographers into action.
boys. ing, loving God and that his loving The BYO lunch turned into a
Abraham described the long is permanent in our lives. This feast with shared delights and the
journey on foot, through crocodile helped him to come to terms with work list challenged by thoughts of
infested rivers and land overrun by the terror and trauma he had ex- subjects. infants and toddlers attended the after-lunch siestas.
marauding warlords and their mur- perienced, including the death of He also spoke about the difficulty AWA rally and AGM and capti- Tradesman priest Brian prevailed
dering crews. He described the his parents and all his family and of gaining employment. Abraham vated the crowd with song at the and soon the team were busy
fear many escaping Christian friends. spoke about one 37 year old man conclusion of Abraham’s presenta- cleaning windows and weeding
southern Sudanese felt as they left In turning to the settlement of in his congregation, with a wife and tion. garden beds (below left). The be-
their burning homes to journey people from Sudan in Gippsland, five children aged one to 11 years, yond-repair house pergola was de-
into exile. particularly the Latrobe Valley, who was a plumber in the refugee ABOVE: Rebecca Ajak and Ajah molished and the house rotary
Abraham told how the strong Abraham spoke of how important camp.This man has applied for and Aguto travelled from Moe to the clothes line repaired. Brian has al-
faith base of the Christian south- it was to welcome these people, been interviewed for plumbing ap- AWA rally and AGM in Sale. ways seen the broken’ clothes line
ern Sudanese became even many of whom had grown up in prenticeships and has not yet been TOP: The Sudanese women join as a metaphor for the present
stronger. As a young boy, he had lit- refugee camps, some of whom had successful in gaining an apprentice- with Reverend Abraham Maluk in campsite and his delight in seeing it
tle knowledge of christianity, but been born there; all had experi- ship. singing for the AWA members. repaired gave fresh hope for the
after he arrived in the refugee enced a life very different to one In the meantime he is attending TOP left: Jane Macqueen, retiring journey to the new vision.
camp in Kenya he joined other they were embracing in Gippsland. language classes. In this writer’s chairperson of AWA, with Rebecca All the listed work was achieved
children at the Sunday school and He said barriers to settling suc- view, working in the workplace is Derwei holding Abut Maluk (nine in under two hours amidst rain,,
gradually came to know the loving cessfully were understanding Aus- a good way of reinforcing learning months old) and Reverend Abra- hail and wind storms.
God. It was in the refugee camps tralian language and culture. They of a local language and culture. ham Maluk. Afternoon tea turned into an-
that he became a christian and, were all attending classes in these A number of Sudanese women, Photos: Jeanette Severs other feast and worship began at
3.30pm in St Barnabas Chapel with
refreshed bodies and spirits.
The worship experience included
a liturgy highlighting the environ-
ment, unaccompanied singing,
scripture readings, silence and of-
fering of symbols from the park on
the Holy Table.We gave thanks for
work achieved, the beauty of the
environment and a challenge to go
out to care for God’s earth in all
its varied and fragile beauty.
We are thankful to Lakes En-
trance parish for their effort at
what we hope will be the first of
many Work and Worship experi-
Col, Pal & Brad Semmens ences, with all parishes in the dio-
cese getting involved.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Leongatha parish plans to visit
November 5 to 7. Rosedale parish
~Servicing Gippsland~ has booked November 20 as a
Maffra 5147 1954 work and worship day.
We encourage all parishes to
Sale 5144 1954 ‘make a date’ with the Work and
Heyfield 5148 3354 Worship Team and be part of the
24 Hour Service ‘Journey from Campsite to the
Brad Pal Col
new Vision‘.
Our Family Caring For Your Family Since 1979 Contributed by Brian Turner

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6 Our Diocese - Missions and Ministries November 2010

New website for diocese Cursillo held in parallel

THE Men’s 33 and Women’s 34


Cursillos were held concurrently
at Sale from September 18 to 21.
THE Anglican Diocese of Gippsland, through Bishop in Council, The men and women shared
recently launched at new-look website, at the same name, chapel services and meal times. All
www.gippsanglican.org.au participants and team members
The website contains, among other information, policies and agreed the arrangement worked
forms for parishes, news, The Gippsland Anglican, a ‘live’ diocesan well. The only complaints were re-
calendar and links to parishes. Parishes so far with links on the flective of the time constraints of
website are Drouin, Korumburra, Moe and Paynesville. modern life, in that the Cursillos
The website was developed by Colin Thornby, a member of took up two week days which pre-
Bishop in Council, who can help parishes to link with the diocesan vented some people from attend-
website. ing and made it difficult for parents
with children.
Next year it is hoped the Cursil-
los will be held in July and will
avoid a Monday and Tuesday.
Len and Chris Makin and their
teams welcomed 17 new Cursillis-
tas to the Gippsland Cursillo fam- October 14. Our new Servant TOP: The combined Women’s 34
ily. All agreed it was a successful community members, Lina Scull, and Men’s 33 Cursillo participants
weekend and the venue of Black- Elizabeth Creighton, Rosanne Tutty, and teams.
wood House was once again ideal. Kate Bristow and Heather Pock- Photo: Christine Morris
Special thanks to Peter and Marg wall, did a great job organising the ABOVE: Katrina Wass (Traralgon),
Down, Christine Morris, the agenda and food for the day. Tara Langres (Yarragon), Melissa
Beatys and the Van Hoorns, who all Thanks to all those Cursillistas. Mason (Drouin) and Rebecca
worked in the kitchen; to Liz Hall, A reminder about the Seniors’ Campbell (Traralgon), who was
Murray Dale and Alex Lamb. day to be held at Sale on Novem- celebrating her birthday at Cur-
The Follow up Day was held at ber 20. sillo.
Traralgon on October 2. It was Gippsland Cursillo is hosting the LEFT: Lindsay McKay (Traralgon),
great to see some of the sponsors three-day National Cursillo Secre- Noel Broadhurst (Lakes Entrance)
present and to hear the comments tariat Meeting from March 4 to 6 and Norm Scott (Westernport).
from the teams and the new Cur- next year at the Latrobe Valley BELOW far left: Mary O’Keeffe
sillistas about their Cursillo expe- Convention Centre. We will be (Warragul), Vivienne Dunkley
rience. needing help to transport the del- (Lakes Entrance) and Marilyn
The Secretariat had many sugges- egates to and from the venue. Wicking (Bairnsdale).
tions to consider when it met on Contributed by Elizabeth Hall Photos: Jeanette Severs

Travel broadens fellowship


ON Monday, October 4, 44 ON September 23, 25 pilgrims
women disembarked in Lakes En- set out from Adelaide, led by John
trance for the Anglican Women of Cronshaw (BusPa for those who
Australia Gippsland group’s annual read Mia Mia or The Real Aus-
bus trip. The motel was excellent, tralian) and Vivien Bleby, regional
the service and care wonderful, officer for BCA in SA and NT.
meals large and every morning Among the group was four Moth-
began with a cooked breakfast. ers’ Union members from Gipps-
The days were full but not land (see photo, left).
rushed; shopping time, lunches at The pilgrims were to see the
Lake Tyers, Tambo Upper and work of Bush Church Aid in Roxby
Nowa Nowa. A long cruise, seeing Downs. On the Friday evening, we
seals and mansions along the wa- were hosted by the Community
terways and canals and tucked in Church. At Coober Pedy, we were
here and there the older beach joined nightly by Peter and Joy
houses. Palmer, BCA Pastor and his wife.
A visit to the Keeping Place in Sunday morning saw us worship-
Bairnsdale was very informative ping at the Catacomb Church. The
with Grattan Mullet answering small congregation provided lunch,
many questions . including wichety grubs.
A highlight of these bus trips is al- Leigh Creek was another BCA
ways the church visit.This year was sponsored church visited, via the
special because Archdeacon Ted Oodnadatta Track. On the return
Gibson took the service, followed journey, we stopped at Gladstone,
by a great meal and fellowship. headquarters of Willochra Dio-
Betty Yeates brought her Leprosy cese and given an insight to this
Mission goods and was extremely vast diocese by the Archdeacon.
happy with the generosity of The diocese covers more than 90
everyone. per cent of South Australia.
Contributed by Jean Heasley Contributed by Juliet Bond

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November 2010 Our Diocese - Jesus Christ Here and Now for Korumburra parish 7

Come as you are to Korumburra


By Lyn Gilbert
and Jenny Ramage
THE parish of Korumburra is a
place of people, puppets and
prayer. Incorporating the churches
of St Paul’s Korumburra and All
Saints Poowong, following is the
story of the parish.
The theme for this year for Ko-
rumburra parish has been ‘Walking
with Jesus through 2010’ in re-
sponse to the strategic plan ‘Jesus
Christ Here and Now for Gipps-
land’. The Vision of ‘Jesus here and
now’ as stated in the first work-
sheet of the strategic plan study, is:
we are a sign of the presence of
Jesus Christ in our communities
through which people are drawn
by Gods’s Spirit to respond to
Christ and to build God’s commu-
nity together’.
As a parish, we recognise we are
called to be ‘church’ in the commu- congregation of St Paul’s is fortu-
nities of Korumburra, Poowong nate to have a hall which has a well
and the world. In response to the appointed kitchen and good heat-
strategic plan, we have in the past ing and is utilised regularly by com-
twelve months walked intention- munity groups for children’s
ally looking at what we do as we exercise activities, adult exercise
create opportunities to ‘journey in- classes and line dancing.
ward and outward’, aware that
Jesus is present with us as we go Services
about our lives each day, dare we
believe not just on Sundays. WORSHIP services are of course
With this as our parish focus, we pivotol in the life of St Paul’s with
have gathered together a snapshot many parishioners being involved
of the activities of the life of the in the services, in the roles of
parish as we try to live our call to servers, eucharist assistants, litur-
build God’s community together gical assistants, reading and prayers,
and be a people of hope, justice, music and welcoming.
compassion and peace. A number of special services
have been held including baptisms
First building and confirmations, family services
and all age worship when the pup-
THE first building for St Paul’s, pets are often a feature (see photo
Korumburra was opened on June above).
20, 1893, with the present day Rev. John Grace assisted Rev.
church being consecrated on No- Jenny with the Blessing the Animals
vember 2, 1946. The original build- service, held in the local park many hands to make the task en- combined churches. This year the
ing for All Saints, Poowong was where owners brought their dogs, joyable (above far right). women of Cameroon produced
opened in 1884 with the present a cat and a sheep. Owners and pets Those attending the 1662 Service the service with services reflecting
building being consecrated in 1967. were all very well behaved. dressed according to the era, when the character of this country.
Reverend Jenny Ramage is the 17th (above right). that service was the one read each
rector of this parish and the only Maundy Thursday with the Seder Sunday, and Back to Church Sun- Fellowship
woman to hold this position. meal, Palm Sunday, Good Friday day was a time to welcome back to
Rev. Jenny Ramage is the only full and Easter services are generally church people we had not seen for DIFFERENT styles of groups
time rector in Korumburra and St. well attended. Lenten studies fol- a while (far right). cater for different needs within the
Paul’s is the only church to have its lowed a set study for the time of Korumburra parish was host to church. Anglican Women of Aus-
doors open every day for private Lent. the World Day of Prayer and serv- tralia (AWA) members in both Ko-
prayer and reflection.This is appre- Making palm crosses for Palm ices were held in both Korum- rumburra and Poowong organise
ciated by a number of people. The Sunday was a group activity with burra and Poowong with the social and fundraising events for

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Gathering for the Seder meal at Easter.

Garage sales
‘Fireside chat group’

continued from previous page The Fireside Chat group (right)


meets for informal discussions in a
The men’s group meets infor- home, although the ‘fireside’ aspect
mally and follows up on mainte- will stop as the weather warms up.
nance work which needs to be Sometimes even a puppet joins the
done around the church. They are group.
a much appreciated help in setting The Community Kitchen meet
up tables and organising rooms for once a month in the hall kitchen to
functions. The men also con- cook together a meal which is en-
structed modular staging which is joyed for lunch (below). Leftovers
useful as a ‘catwalk’ for the fashion are packed into containers which
parade and also for informal stag- can be taken home to freeze for a
ing when needed (below). later meal.
This is a good group for people
who are living alone as it is more
enjoyable to cook and eat with
friends and, of course, cooking tips
are often exchanged.
At the annual parish dinner, Mad-
die Lancey from Poowong enter-
tained with her singing (right) and
an old fashioned ‘radio play’ pro-
vided some comedy (below).

The Meditation Group meets


fortnightly for a time of quiet re-
flection and meditation.
The Fund Raising Committee or-
The Basket Group meets ganises the Fete, a major event on
monthly for craft and fellowship the calendar, with many parish-
and to organise four craft week- ioners helping with setting up and
ends during the year, which are organising the stalls and events on
very popular within the commu- the day.
nity. Scrapbooking is very popular A garage sale (top left) was held
but anyone who enjoys different during the year and was successful,
crafts is most welcome to join the so a garage sale will be part of the
group (below). upcoming fete.

A popular social event is the


Bangers and Mash/Trivia Nights
which are held twice each year and
attract a large crowd of enthusias-
tic trivia buffs ‘pitting their wits’
against each other for a fun night
(above).
The annual Parish Dinner is also a
popular evening but this year we
had caterers do the cooking so all
the parish can enjoy the time of
fellowship together (right).

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November 2010 Our Diocese - Jesus Christ Here and Now for Korumburra parish 9

Services for residents in the aged care facilities

A place for creative INCBOC is a fun night with all


the churches in Korumburra, when
In the community futures different entertainment items are
Education Centre Gippsland cur- presented. Maddie Lancey again
THE parish works in the commu- rently uses the downstairs meeting showed that ‘Poowong has Talent’
nity in a number of avenues with rooms to offer a ‘Work Prepara- and Korumburra presented a skit,
many of the congregation mem- tion Course’. Students attend their own version of ‘The Vicar of
bers teaching CRE in the primary Thursday and Friday each week Dibley’ titled ‘The Vicar of Gippy’
schools in Korumburra and and are pictured (above) with their based on Rev. Jenny Ramage!
Poowong and in the secondary tutor, Nina Wills. ‘The Vicar of Gippy’ highlighted
college in Korumburra. They are proudly showing the Jenny’s activeness in the church
Services are conducted in the paper ponchos they are making and community and her sense of
aged care facilities of Carinya and using the course units; communi- fun with her clowning.
Hillside in Korumburra (above), as cation, working with others and The Korumburra parish of St
well as assistance with visiting and working with simple measurement Paul’s and All Saints is moving for-
activities in these venues. and design. ward with worship and community
Milpara Community House is a involvement.
community-based organisation
providing support to the local peo-
ple of Korumburra and its sur-
rounds. The facilities are available
for the use of community groups
and clubs. The house conducts a
regular program of scheduled
classes, varying from learning about
the internet and computer use, to
creative writing and Tai Chi.
While there is a Centrelink office,
where people can conduct their
business with Centrelink, we
recognise that sometimes there is
a more immediate need for help. goods for Milparra Community
To this end there is a well stocked House to assist with their commu-
food bank that is ready for families nity pantry which enables food to
who are undergoing financial crisis be supplied to those who are find-
and who cannot meet their food ing it hard to make ends meet in
needs for the week. difficult times. (below).
St Paul’s Anglican church has sup- Again this year, the parish has
plied Milpara House with canned been filling boxes for the Samari-
goods and other long life groceries tan’s Purse project, with some peo-
for our food bank for many years. ple filling their own box and others
Milpara House would like to ex- donating items to be put into Children & youth
tend its heartfelt appreciation for boxes which have been completed
the help and support in assisting us by AWA members (above). THE All Age Worship services
to provide food for those who are Following the fires on Black Sat- have a strong focus for children
in need. urday, a project to replace letter- who participate in many aspects of
By Belinda Smart, Co-ordinator boxes in Strathewan came to the the service (above). A children’s
notice of the parish and one letter- talk is always a part of each service
Mission work box was completed by St Paul’s, at Korumburra, and the Poowong
Korumburra and one by the stu- congregation enjoys a monthly
ONCE a month at the All Age dents of Poowong Consolidated Family Worship time.
worship service parishioners bring School. A friend of a parishioner A combined churches commu-
nity day was held at Poowong with
a wonderful attendance and every-
one enjoyed the activities and
games followed by a church serv-
ice. In Poowong during the school
holidays a fun day was held for chil-
was instrumental in this project dren with some very active games
and she brought the basic wooden using newspapers and lots of en-
letter box and instructed parish- ergy, and Korumburra had a card
ioners how to apply the tiles in making day for children.
mosaic form. Catherine Beggs, one of the
Much artistic talent was shown in young people from Korumburra,
the completing of the letterboxes has travelled to India in her gap
and those involved went to year to assist in teaching in a pri-
Strathewan to deliver them. mary school. At her farewell from
Norma Nelson received the letter- church (right), she was able to
box from Korumburra and was show some photos of where she is
thrilled with it, especially the mo- going and from time to time we re-
saic depicting a lemon tree as she ceive updated photos and informa-
had lost her lemon tree farm to tion and are pleased to know she
the fires (above). is enjoying her time in India.

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10 Our Diocese - Jesus Christ Here and Now for Korumburra parish November 2010

Games and activities at church

Korumburra parish’s fete

Lively book discussion

The cast of ‘The Vicar of Gippy’

Card making at Korumburra

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November 2010 Our Diocese - Clergy news 11

New principal
at St Paul’s Diocesan Calendar
THE Chairman, John Mitchell and 2010
Executive Principal, Mike Clapper
of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar November
School, are pleased to announce 1 St Philip’s guild fete, parish hall, Cowes
the appointment of Lisa Moloney 3 Open day, Mothers’ Union Australia Council meeting;
as the next Principal of the school. Palotti College, Millgrove
Ms Moloney was chosen from a 6 St James’ Orbost annual fete
distinguished field of candidates 6 Power and Trust seminar, Sale; 10am to 2pm.
after an exhaustive and thorough 7 Diocesan Kidsplus+ network annual meeting; enquiries,
selection process and will formally Carol Johnstone, 03 5174 8445

Mission funding grants


commence at the School on Janu- 13 Ordinations, St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale; 2pm; for
ary 1, 2011. Phyllis Andy, Daniel Lowe and Anne Perryman
Ms Moloney is currently Deputy 13 100th anniversary of the Rectory, Avon parish; 3pm; a
Principal, Head of High School and garden party, with entertainment to follow in the parish
THE National Home Mission training for Aboriginal and Torres Director of Strategic Planning at hall; RSVP for catering purpose, 03 5145 7066
Fund (Anglican Outback Fund) Strait Island clergy. Radford College, Canberra. She 20 Gippsland Seniors Day, hosted by Gippsland Cursillo; St
Committee met in Adelaide re- Bishop Garry Weatherill from the was born and raised in Morning- Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale; 9.30am to 3.30pm
cently under the chairmanship of Diocese of Willochra was also de- ton, attending Osborne Primary 20 East Gippsland Ultreya, venue TBA; 1.30pm to 3.30pm;
Bishop Ron Stone (centre above) lighted with the NHMF grant for School, Padua College and Mel- enquiries Naomi, tel. 03 5144 5922, 0418 522165
to consider the project applica- Aboriginal Prison Chaplaincy. bourne State College (now part of 20 St John’s Bairnsdale annual fair
tions for funding in 2011. Funding ”There is strong commitment in The University of Melbourne). 21 Annual Kidsplus+ sponsored diocesan Cowwarr Weir
was granted for mission in five the Synod to engaging indigenous Ms Moloney began her career at picnic afternoon
under-resourced dioceses: North- Australians in gospel ministry and Westbourne Grammar School 27 Anam Cara Community annual thanksgiving service;
ern Territory, North West Western so the Synod voted for a deficit where she taught for nine years 11am; St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale; followed by lunch
Australia, North Queensland, Rive- budget,” said Bishop Weatherill. and was Head of Geography, be- 27 TBC, proposed Kidsplus+ network annual thanksgiving
rina and Willochra, all with huge The missioner, Grant Hay, has fore heading to Columbus Ohio service, Sale; followed by lunch; contact Carol Johnstone,
outback or remote areas. been positive and helpful to the where she was employed at COSI 03 5174 8445
Sadly a number of applications Point Pearce Community on Yorke (Ohio’s Center of Science and In- 28 Advent Sunday
were refused because of insuffi- Peninsula, where he offers worship, dustry). a Science Museum. After TBC Sydney Movement of the Ordination of Women lecture
cient funds. Bishop Bill Ray of pastoral care, parental training and returning to Australia, Lisa joined program; enquiries 02 9747 3276 or
North Queensland (left above) programs enhancing self-esteem the staff of Radford College in www.mowatch.org.au
said:“The grant will enable the dio- and life skills. There is a great deal 2000, where she was Year 8 Coor-
cese to continue the Ministry De- of overlap between the community dinator and Director of Studies December
velopment Officer position, even work and ministry in the Port Au- (Middle School), before being ap- 4 Clergy family end of year gathering, Bishopscourt, Sale;
though the Diocese faces another gusta gaol. pointed as Deputy Principal. 10am to 5pm
deficit.” Donations to support diocesan Lisa regularly participates in 9 Dedication of Numby Numby, refurbished accommoda
The MDO, Reverend Ian McAlis- ministries like these in remote school camps and sporting events, tion units, the Abbey of St Barnabas at A’Beckett Park,
ter, oversees ordination candi- parts of Australia can be sent to and plays Double Bass in student Raymond Island; 5.30pm refreshments, 6.00pm dedication
dates, trains lay leaders and Anglicans Outback, c/- The Angli- and community ensembles. She service; RSVP kerries@gippsanglican.com.au,
provides mission planning support can Centre, 209 Flinders Lane, looks forward to a similar level of daniellem@gippsanglican.com.au or 03 5144 2044; catch
to parishes. In addition, he provides Melbourne,Victoria, 3000. involvement at St Paul’s. 5.15pm ferry from Paynesville to Raymond Island
25 Christmas Day
Dec. 28 – Jan 3 Summer in Seaspray, Sale parish

Boys’ ministry to change


2011
TBA Blessing of Ena Sheumack House; St Barnabas Abbey and
A’Beckett Park, Raymond Island
BISHOP John McIntyre has writ- “In line with this decision, the what it has offered the diocese in January
ten to CEBS Australia to inform diocese is further developing its the past, an ongoing formal rela- Dec. 28 – Jan 3 Summer in Seaspray, Sale parish
them CEBS Gippsland will formally own network of children’s min- tionship with CEBS Australia or 5 Bass Philip Island parish fair (Wednesday)
cease to exist from the end of Oc- istries. Cooperation already exists the name ‘CEBS’ is not seen to be 8 Lakes Entrance parish fair
tober 2010. The decision has been within the diocese between some of any further benefit to children’s TBA CMS Summer under the Son conference, Philip Island
taken in conversation with those involved in children’s ministry. The ministry in the diocese,” said 21 Drawing of car raffle for Rwandan Seeds of Peace project
involved in the leadership of the current plan is to enhance that co- Bishop John.
one remaining branch of CEBS in operation at a diocesan level and “Naturally we will continue to re- February
Gippsland, in Moe parish. the club at Moe will be a part of main open to partnership with 19 TBC, ordinations, St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale; 2pm
“The work of the boys club at that broader plan.” other providers of children’s min- 28 Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland Deanery rally; St
Moe will certainly still be continu- “The decision for CEBS Gipps- istry beyond the diocese for the John’s Metung; 10am; speaker Beth Hookey, AngliCORD
ing, but under a different name and land to cease to exist has been sharing of support, resources and
auspice,” said Bishop John. taken because, notwithstanding ideas.” March
1 Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland Deanery rally;
Yarram; 10am; speaker Beth Hookey, AngliCORD
1 Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland Deanery rally;
Newborough; speaker Beth Hookey, AngliCORD
Be a part of supporting the 2 Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland Deanery rally;
Korumburra; speaker Beth Hookey, AngliCORD
Aboriginal Ministry 3 Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland Deanery rally;
venue TBC; speaker Beth Hookey, AngliCORD
Fund The Anglican Diocese
4–6 Kidsplus+ primary and secondary aged diocesan camp;
Forest Edge
The AMF exists to resource employment of of Gippsland 4–6 National Cursillo Secretariat Meeting, Latrobe Valley
takes complaints of Convention Centre; hosted by Gippsland Cursillo
Aboriginal people in ministry; training of abuse and harm 9 Ash Wednesday
Aboriginal people for ministry; development seriously. 25 Mothers’ Union Lady Day; St Paul’s Cathedral Sale; 10am;
of Aboriginal ministry in the community; the guest Marilyn Oulds, Worldwide Mothers’ Union; BYO
If you may have been harmed by a lunch
planting of Aboriginal churches; education Church worker, or know someone 29 TBC, retired clergy luncheon; 2pm to 6pm
of the Diocese about Aboriginal issues. who has, please come forward. All
complaints will be treated sensitively April
and confidentially. 22 Good Friday
Be a part of achieving these aims. 24 Easter Day
The Director of Professional
Standards, Cheryl Russell, can be May
Contact the Diocese of Gippsland contacted on telephone 03 5633 13 – 15 Gippsland Anglican 36th annual Synod, West Gippsland;
453 Raymond Street, Sale, Victoria 1573, on mobile 0407 563313 or Drouin
email cherylrussell1@bigpond.com TBA Anglican Women of Australia Gippsland, general meeting
PO Box 928, Sale, 3853
TBA Anglican Women of Australia Ladies Retreat; Palotti
Telephone 03 5144 2044 The Anglican Diocese of Gippsland College, Millgrove
Fax 03 5144 7183 does not tolerate any harassment or
abuse in its church community.
Email registrar@gippsanglican.org.au

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12 Our Diocese - Family, Youth and Children’s Ministry November 2010

Fairs and pets bring families into church


Gap year for youth FAIRS are a wonderful way to
bring the community into the
church in a non threatening way.
People certainly appreciated our
warm welcome inside the buildings
as this year’s Cathedral spring fair;
on a wet, cold and windy day.
The hall was packed with many
stalls and people eager for food
and shelter. Magician Noel Broad-
hurst (from Bairnsdale) enter-
tained the children with his
modelling balloons, Smart Alec the
doll and other tricks. Children col-
ored wooden animal shapes. Lead-
ers and children from mainly music
performed (right); one child joined
in and his father committed to
bring him the next week.
The dance group that uses the
hall brought families and friends
and the dance troupes and soloists
were popular entertainers. Musical
entertainment in the cathedral was
provided by Anthony Hahn, Sale
City Band and Sale RSL pipe band.
Art, floral, photographic, quilt and
doll displays were around the walls.
Contributed by Christine Morris
By Lisa Brown
RIGHT: Bethany, Emily and Sophie
‘THE harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few…’ (Luke 10:2) Jones and Karen Bayliss.
Ridley Melbourne is offering to help young people work out Photos: Christine Morris
their next step by providing them with the opportunity to think
about vocational ministry as a career. Next year, 2011, will see the
launch of a new gap year initiative for school leavers,Year On, de-
signed to facilitate this discernment process.
Lisa Brown, coordinator of the Centre for Youth and Children’s
Ministry (CYCM) and the Year On program at Ridley said: “The Lambs attract many ‘blessings’
Year On program is not for the faint-hearted, it is designed to BAIRNSDALE’s St John’s parishioners were introduced by their rector,
train, equip, disciple and provide opportunities for discernment as Reverend Tony Wicking, to a memorable service, hopefully the first of an
the participants engage in a range of different ministries”. annual one. Dogs, cats, rabbits, five lambs and a few other animals arrived,
The year involves two days of ministry work experience, four with their owners, for a blessing at a special Pet Service. A local vet, An-
diploma subjects at Ridley Melbourne, weekly Year On Commu- drew Padula, spoke about his career and practice looking after small an-
nity Times, attendance at a number of youth ministry conferences imals. The dogs joined in the applause when the humans expressed
throughout the year and a mission trip with Youth Alpha. thanks to Andrew for a most interesting talk.
There will also be opportunities for each participant to grow in
their knowledge and love for Jesus and the opportunity to develop LEFT: Reverend Tony Wicking had many hands helping when he blessed
lifelong friends in ministry. five lambs outside St John’s Bairnsdale during the pet service.
“CYCM’s overall strategy is to raise up the next generation of Photo: Ursula Plunkett
leaders for ministry. We want to encourage young people to think
seriously about the gifts that God has given them and how they
can use them for His glory,” said Lisa.
“Year On is just one of a number of youth ministry initiatives
commencing in 2011. We are also launching a youth leadership
conference in January and a student leadership program..”
So where is God leading the young people in your church? Find
out more about the Year On program and other new Youth Min-
istry initiatives at www.ridley.edu.au.

ABOVE: Ridley students discussing the Year On program with Lisa


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ABOVE: This year Sale parish has hosted a ‘families @ five’ monthly
evening service. Twenty to 37 people have gathered for the informal
service in the hall foyer, followed by a simple meal and fellowship in
the hall.The service, organised by Christine Morris - Children, family
and youth worker - has the youth band play, youth participation and
is led by Dean Don Saines.
Photo: Christine Morris

Garden grows Babies Go to the weir for a picnic


in Morwell welcome By Mary Nicholls
At the Anglican
Women of Australia THE Cowwarr Weir Diocesan Family Picnic is on again on Sunday,
Gippsland group AGM November 21.The informal picnic is a gathering for representatives
and rally, in early Octo- from parish congregations, kids and youth groups, Sunday schools
ber, were guests from and family ministries. It provides reunion opportunities for Cursillo,,
the Sudanese congre- past Cowwarr and other diocesan groups. The picnic is sponsored
gation at Moe. by our Gippsland Kidsplus+ network for all Gippsland Anglicans
LEFT: Aluet and and friends.
Angeth (1) Madol. Equipment for barbecue lunch, kayaks and games activities are sup-
BELOW: Achol (3), plied, with water-supervised activities from 2pm. Join us for a BYO
Akuok (3) and Aluel lunch from 12 noon.
(4) enjoy the toys. The following Saturday, November 27, a Fellowship and Thanksgiv-
BOTTOM: Elizabeth ing Service is planned for all leaders and supporters of children’s
Crichton looks after and youth activities in the diocese. Again sponsored by our Kid-
Keech (1) and Akuok splus+ Network, we would be pleased to hear from interested par-
(3). ticipants. RSVP to Carol Johnstone on 03 5174 8445. The
Photos: Jeanette Severs Thanksgiving Service will begin at 11am, at the Chapel of St Anne,
Gippsland Grammar School, Sale. Lunch afterwards at Sale’s Sport-
ing Legends Club.
The KidsPlus+ Network has benefited in recent years by the
wider parish participation. Information will be circulated shortly,
providing opportunity for affiliation renewal or new association
with the network of those interested in ministry to children, youth
and their families. Communication between parish representatives
has enabled access to shared resources, support and encourage-
IN Morwell parish, Reverend Lyn ment networks for leaders and some leader development oppor-
Williams has begun planting a gar- tunities can be provided to suit needs as they arise.
den with some of the children
who come to Sunday school at St Camp on in March 2011
Mary’s (above). This new garden
has received a great deal of sup- THE Network is also planning a diocesan camp for participants
port not only from the children aged between six and 18 years. This will be held at Forest Edge
but also from the adults in the Campsite, Neerim South, from March 4 to 6. Please consider the
congregation. possibility of involvement with the Network. It can only be as good
Although one child was heard to as the representation parishes can provide. We value your input.
say: “Those tomatoes haven’t Further information will be in parish mailings this month.
grown much in a week.” Funding from some of our networked groups, Sale parish, Sea-
As Lyn said: “What a wonderful spray Mission, AWA and the Diocesan Trust Accounts have enabled
way to get in touch with our Cre- us to provide Leader Development activities and expand some of
ator God, by digging your hands the equipment in the Diocesan Resource Trailer. Recent acquisitions
into the soil.” have included a Mega 4 Game set and a new Rock Crawler Jumping
Archdeacon Heather Marten re- castle for preschool and primary aged children. These have been
cently led the congregation in a used successfully recently by Moe parish Multi-cultural Family Serv-
new liturgy, which they appreci- ice, Trafalgar Mainly Music and the community Battle of Trafalgar
ated, feeling it provided greater Festivities.
flexibility.We hope we can use the The castle was also a feature for activities following Blessing of
liturgy again and so become more the Pets family services at Traralgon and Trafalgar. Lists of equip-
familiar with the wording and ment such as these and available for use by parishes are available;
enter more fully into the liturgy. contact gnicholls@swiftdsl.com.au or phone 03 5127 2929.
Contributed by Carolyn Raymond Copyright color-in picture (p13) & game (p12):The Bible Society of Australia, SEEDS, Issue No. 134.

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14 Our Diocese - Parishes November 2010

NicholasJohn turned one


ON the Saturday morning of Oc-
tober 9, the Anglican Parish of
Lakes Entrance celebrated the first
birthday of its op-shop.
Actually, the op-shop com-
menced on August 1, 2009 but the
birthday celebration was post-
poned to coincide with the church
financial year and in the hope of
more reliable weather. The deci-
sion paid off with the weather and
the celebration was quite success-
ful.
On offer was a free sausage sizzle
and refreshments; 200 sausages in
bread with onions and sauce were
given away. There was a cake stall
and all stock was offered at half
price all morning; we raised more
than $1000. The local Safeway su-
permarket donated $100 to the
morning and that money covered
the cost of the sausage sizzle.
The real purpose for the celebra-
tion was to thank members of our and a biscuit and a chat with other
community for their donations and customers or volunteers. The at-
purchase of goods and to thank mosphere is enhanced with back-
the volunteers for their wonderful ground music. Consequently,
efforts. fellowship has been one of the
Canon Peter Chilver was the rec- greatest benefits of NicholasJohn.
tor when it was decided to use the The name NicholasJohn was de-
hall as an op-shop.The hall was the cided on to represent both
original church and was replaced churches in our parish: St Nicholas
by a new church building around at Lakes Entrance and St John at
1960. Within a couple of months Metung.We also thought it added a
and with a lot of input from mem- touch of class and would be rather
bers of the congregations of Lakes catchy.
Entrance and Metung, the hall was From opening date until Christ-
transformed into what is now a mas last year, we opened Thursday,
very well stocked op-shop operat- Friday and Saturday morning. From
ing under the name of Christmas onwards we have
‘NicholasJohn’. opened five and a half days per
Takings to date are more than week and we have been lucky to
$55,000 and growing exponentially. grow a team of volunteers to ABOVE left: Pat Arnold and Gabby Minchin helped Glenda Jones choose
Ten per cent of profits are do- cover these extra hours. her cakes.
nated to various charities in and My role as co-ordinator has been LEFT: John Searle (Bairnsdale) was selling raffle tickets for the diocese.
around the community and made increasingly easier as our TOP: Cooking 200 sausages in bread with onions and sauce that were
NicholasJohn’s reputation has ben- team members become more and given away, were Andrew Phillips, Ian Bucknall and Ken Grandy.
efitted from publicity received in more familiar with various aspects ABOVE: Patricia Stone and Fay Kleehammer on the fabric stall.
the local newspaper for these do- of the operation of NicholasJohn
nations. and I do have a wonderful team of
Customers are invited to sit and volunteers.
enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee Contributed by Terry McMaster

ABOVE: Enjoying refreshments


and fellowship, were Gwen and
Graham Ayres with Kevin Kramer.
RIGHT: Colin Kleehammer and
Jim Logan.
ABOVE left: Isobell Barnetby and
Linda Phillips in the opshop.
LEFT: Shirley Murray helped cus-
tomers on the book stall.
Photos: Jeanette Severs

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November 2010 Our Diocese - Parishes 15

Fashion show for her, Art to


hymns for celebration celebrate
faith
IN Leongatha recently, St Peter’s
Anglican Church presented, ‘Cele-
brating Our Faith’, an exhibition of
artwork by the children of the
parish. The term’s work consisted
of quiet reflection and prayer fol-
lowed by art work.
During the official opening Re-
becca Dowthwaite sang her own
song ‘One and Only’. The show in-
cluded black scratch art pictures
based on the theme, ‘God is like a
….’; signs, on the theme ‘I think
Jesus wants me to follow him by
…‘; the body of Christ, using to de-
pict what church could look like
today; the faith family tree, depict-
ing how we can be connected to
the family of Jesus by faith; God at
work in the world; and, little tack-
ers thinking about God.
Veronica Bradley, the Parish Chil-
dren and Family Worker, coordi-
nated the program and the
exhibition.
Contributed by Marion Dewar

RIGHT and below: Examples of


the artwork completed by chil-
dren from the Sunday school. Photos: Marion Dewar

ABOVE: Parishioner Judy Delahoy models an outfit at the recent


Kay’s Classic Fashion Show at the Church of the Ascension, In-
verloch. Funds raised will be used for improvements to our rec-
tory. A hymn festival was held at St Georges,Wonthaggi, organised
by our Inter Church Council. This was attended by about 100
people from various churches in the community, who thoroughly
enjoyed their time of worship. Each church presented a favourite
hymn with the Anglican church parishioners singing, To God Be the
Glory. Margaret Hunter introduced the hymn, rejoicing in the won-
der of the presence of God.
Contributed by Jill Price
Photo: Peter Anderson

Vale Cedric - gracious man


By Jim Connelly His membership of the MCC went
back to 1932 and he was a dyed-
Christmas
CEDRIC Johnston died peacefully
on October 1, aged 85. Cedric is
in-the-wool supporter of the Mel-
bourne Football Club. boxes filled
survived by his wife of 57 years, At his funeral service in Christ THERE was a generous response
Merrill, their four children, Sue, Ian, Church, Drouin, Ced was remem- to the annual Operation Christ-
Bruce, and Anne and their families, bered by his own family as “a beau- mas Child Gift Boxes and they
including 10 grandchildren. tiful and gentle man … a man of have now been forwarded on. Our
Cedric was widely known dignity and humour.” All would Parish has been doing this for a
throughout the Gippsland Diocese, agree. number of years.
particularly because of his exten- He lived his life according to the A Country and Western night is
sive service to the Cursillo move- highest standards of honesty and planned for November 12 at
ment. In 1995, Ced led Men’s 9 uprightness, with love and compas- Boolarra, which is always a fun
Cursillo, while Merrill led Women’s sion. He was utterly consistent and night out.
9. For two years, Ced was Dioce- reliable. He gave others his deep- A combined service with
san Lay Coordinator for the Dio- est respect. With Merrill, he was Churchill will be held on Novem-
cese, and was one of the happy part of a vast network of friends. ber 14, as a follow up to the
band of brothers and sisters who Things held together in him; he dreaming and planning day a few
took Cursillo to Tasmania.This was was at peace with himself. Ced’s months ago.
the golden age of Cursillo in Gipp- life was essentially a happy one; Contributed by Rae Billing
sland. Church at Morwell, at the time of there was a sweetness and delight
For some time, Ced used his Archdeacon Frank Lowe’s dynamic about everything he did.
skills as a bank manager in assisting ministry there.
From then on they served the
Ced submitted himself to God,
and let God’s ways work through
ABOVE: Renee Leah, Molly and
Marion Dusting after the St Francis
St Luke’s lunch
the Diocesan Registrar in putting
Diocesan Trust affairs in good Anglican Church with loving stead- him.We give thanks to God for the family service with blessing of the IN Moe parish, St Luke’s Day was
order. fastness, in the parishes of Mor- gifts given to Cedric and the good animals, held at St Paul’s Cathedral celebrated with guest preacher, Fa-
Ced and Merrill both grew up as well, Beaconsfield Upper, Maffra, that was effected through his life. in Sale. Most pets sat on the pews ther Graham Reynolds. The Su-
cradle members of the Methodist and Drouin. Ced knew from his experience with their owners and Dean Don danese members of the parish
Church and their life as christians Ced saw active service in World the meaning of Jesus’ words: ‘I am Saines visited each animal and joined in the service and the fol-
was wholly taken up within War 2 as a navigator with Bomber the way and the truth and the life,’ blessed it. Saint Francis made an lowing celebratorylunch, where
Methodism and the Uniting Command. He was a man of many and he helped in the mission of unexpected visit, juggling lemons, good fellowship and food were en-
Church, until they were drawn into and varied interests, including ro- Jesus to spread peace and goodwill and was interviewed by the Dean. joyed.
the fellowship of St Mary’s Anglican tary, caravanning, tennis and bowls. on earth. Photo: Christine Morris Contributed by Sandra Tomlinson

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16 Our Diocese - Diocesan Mission Expo November 2010

Mission expo highlights work locally and globally


By Graeme Macrobb
KEYNOTE speaker for the
Diocesan Missions Expo, held on
October 9 at St Paul’s Cathedral in
Sale, was Reverend Paul Arnott,
State Secretary of the Church Mis-
sionary Society. His address set the
stage for the gathering of people
from around the diocese keen to
see their parish more effectively
understanding and supporting mis-
sion whether overseas, in the Aus-
tralian bush or in their own
backyard.
Attendees were reminded not to
forget that when we talk about
mission we are talking about the
mission of God rather than the
mission of the church and that it is
a mission he invites us to join him
in rather than a range of related
activities that we ask him to help
us achieve led them into missionary work
Rev. Paul stressed that while the closer to home: The Asylum Seek-
primary call to mission is summed ers Ministry, Access Ministries
up in what is called the Great working in schools throughout the
Commission: ‘Go and make disci- State, The Abbey of St Barnabas at
ples of all nations, baptising them A’Beckett Park, local Community
in the name of the Father, Son and Christian Radio, Anglicare and the
the Holy Spirit and teaching them Seeds of peace projects in Rwanda.
all that I have commanded you’, Everyone present was able to re-
mission is not only about preach- turn to their parish, not only more
ing and teaching and evangelism. aware of what the various mission
For Jesus also sent us out to ‘love agencies are doing and how
the Lord your God . . . and to love parishes can best support them,
our neighbours as ourselves’. but also that they themselves are a
Jesus then demonstrated what it part of a mission agency in their
really means to be involved in that local parish.
mission as he spent much of his
time caring for those who were TOP left: Reverend Lloyd George,
poor and dispossessed, healing of Sale parish, spoke about his past
those who were sick and freeing roles with ABM in Papua New
those bound by Satan. His was an Guinea and Nungalinya College in
holistic mission, one that we are the Northern Territory, shared
called to join him in. with his wife, Judy. Lloyd spoke
Rev. Paul quoted Bishop Michael about how Anglican schools pro-
Nazir Ali who, during his recent vide opportunities for children to
visit to Melbourne said: “Biblical be educated in PNG, and include
mission is from everywhere to sport, band and music lessons and
everywhere. We need to hear literacy for the wider community,
God’s call about where to go. For on the curriculum. Students are
the apostles it meant going into all also expected to help maintain the
of the known world with the school and grounds.
gospel and for many it means to TOP right: Heather Baker (Maffra)
witness to our next door neigh- and Marion Jones (Sale).
bour, family members and work- ABOVE right: Paul Arnot, CEO of
mates that Jesus is still at work in CMS and keynote speaker, with
our world to forgive and trans- Jenny Macrobb, organiser of the
form”. expo and Bishop John McIntyre.
Paul Arnott went on to outline ABOVE far right: Reverend Greg
five guiding principles that he and Jones of The Bush Church Aid So-
other missionaries are convinced ciety of Australia.
need to be applied if we are going RIGHT: Alison Clarke and Debbie
to make mission work whether Bye promoted Gippsland’s Chris-
overseas or in our own neighbour- tian radio station, LifeFM.
hood. These are; BELOW: Iris Maxfield (Drouin)
1. We need to be following God’s was interested in the Bible Society.
leading (and not just doing our BELOW right: Gwen Petersen
own thing). (Bass Philip Island) and Jan Cropley
2.. We need to put money in sec- (Avon) with bilbies, from The Bush
ond place, not first. Church Aid Society of Australia. Photos: Jeanette Severs
3. We need to begin in a small
way.
4. It all depends on the sort of
people that are sent out. But re-
member that true availability is
more important than giftedness.
5. Look for success only from the
Spirit of God. Formulas and quick
fixes or the latest program do not
achieve longterm results.
In the day’s program that fol-
lowed the keynote address, those
present heard first about the
things presently being tackled
overseas and in more isolated
places, from agencies such as CMS,
ABM, SIM, Bjble Society and BCA.
But after lunch, attendees also
heard from agencies whose obedi-
ence to the great commission has

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