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Founded 1840

Order of Service30 September 2018

5th Sunday in the season of Creation

Following in the steps of St Francis:

Be-friending the Wolf within.

WELCOME TO ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACEWherever you are on your faith journey,

wherever you have come from and wherever you are going to,whatever you believe, whatever you do not believe, you are welcome here.

Please join in the congregational responses printed in bold italics.Please stand if you are able, for the hymns and the offering prayer.

We usually sing the hymns without announcement.To use the loop system in the church, turn your hearing aids on to the appropriate setting.

Printed copies of the reflection are available at the back of the church for people with extreme hearing loss. For others they can be picked up at the end of the Gathering.

Please note your nearest fire exit.The church and hall have been earthquake strengthened. In an earthquake: drop, cover and hold.

GATHERINGAll wild animals deserve care and attention That includes the wild spirit within all of us. Like the wolf befriended by St Francis, our own inner, wild spirit needs befriending So we can grow in self-awareness, loving ourselves more completelyThen we can be more aware of others and love them as we love ourselves May we have the courage to fully befriend ourselves and others

PROCESSIONAL HYMN WOV 91 ‘Morning has broken’Words by Eleanor Farjeon

Words from The Children’s Bells (OUP),by permission of David Higham Associates Ltd

Morning has broken like the first morningBlackbird has spoken like the first birdPraise for the singing, Praise for the morningPraise for them springing fresh from the world.

Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heavenLike the first dewfall on the first grassPraise for the sweetness of the wet gardenSprung in completeness where his feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight, Mine is the morningBorn of the one light Eden saw playPraise with elation, praise ev'ry morningGod's recreation of the new day.

Morning has broken like the first morningBlackbird has spoken like the first birdPraise for the singing, Praise for the morningPraise for them springing fresh from the world.

WELCOMEKia ora tatou.

Kia ora.

PRAYER ATTRIBUTED TO ST FRANCIS Make me an instrument of your peaceWhere there is hatred let me sow loveWhere there is injury, pardonWhere there is doubt, faithWhere there is despair, hopeWhere there is darkness, lightAnd where there is sadness, joy.

O divine One, grant that I maynot so much seek to be consoled as to consoleto be understood as to understandto be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receiveit is in pardoning that we are pardonedand it's in dying that we are born to eternal life.Amen

JESUS PRAYER

LIGHTING THE RAINBOW ROOM CANDLE

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Sonia Groes-Petrie

BLESSING THE CHILDREN (All stand)At the back of the church are activity bags for you to enjoy, and lots of books and toys to have fun with. We bless you. Amen.

PASSING THE PEACEFeel free to pass the peace with those nearby or move to greet others further away. Passing the peace consists of shaking hands and saying “Peace be with you.” The response is “Peace be with you” or just “And with you.” Or, simply saying “Hello” is a good idea. Also feel free to simply observe if you wish!

THE WORD IN TEXTS Tony Kirby

Hebrew Bible Isaiah 11: 1-6

Gospel Matthew 8: 18-22

Contemporary reading from Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

by Clarissa Pinkola EstésThe doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.

RESPONSEFor the Word in scripture, for the Word among us, for the Word within us,

we give thanks

REFLECTION in words and images ‘Befriending the wild wolf within us’

HYMN ‘Let us reach down deep inside us’Words © 2016 Susan Jones

Music: FFS 10(i) Gaelic Trad Melody arr John Bell

Let us reach down deep inside us to the place where quiet reigns;Find the Self who lives inside us knows our joy and knows our pains:Let our ego stand aside there, shadow sharing space with light.Let our inner selves rejoice at how Love shines in darkest night.

(Silence)

Sacred calm means minds can settle, hearts grow quiet, souls grow still;Busy thinking slows its rhythm, gives compassion chance to fill.Even long-forgotten scars heal as new balm brings a new way;Every space and every crevice warms as Love arrives to stay.

(Silence)

OFFERING

We recognise and bless the gifts brought to the table, and those which wingtheir way electronically from our banks to the church’s account.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH said as the offering prayer

We affirm the value of the wildin people and animals and plants;We affirm the importance of all having opportunity to roam and grow and travel, unhindered and unbound,to feel wind rushing and water flowingto feel the rising heartbeat as difficult summits are scaled and risky journeys undertaken.

We affirm the need of the wildness within us to have its freedom;that we do not censor the creative impulse or quash sudden intuition or divert unusual thoughtonly to be mannerly and polite.

We affirm the risk inherent in following Jesuson those wild journeys where he calls us onward; where we may not find a place to lay our headnor private nest or den for a hiding place.

We affirm the need to befriend our inner wildnessso we can live and work and play with othersin harmony, not monologue, in dialogue not monotone,adding zest to our communal life, each sparking life from the other.We affirm a person’s right to be individual, eccentric or unusual,and pursue their own path in life.

We bring these offerings of food and money to assist thosefor whom living their own way in this world brings shortages of different sortsand to spread the good news that everyone is loved and accepted just as they are.

LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF ST ANDREW’SPeople share notices and visitors are welcomed. If you have a notice, please move to the front row, ready

to speak briefly from the lectern. For the benefit of newcomers, please introduce yourself before you begin.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Jenn Keenan

CIRCLE OF PRAYER We think today of Iraq and all those working towards peace in Iraq. In New Zealand, we remember those in Parliament, and today we name Andrew Bayly (Hunua electorate) and David Bennett (Hamilton East electorate). Here in the Central Presbytery, we pray for Lindisfarne College and Iona College.

PRAYER FOR ST ANDREW’S on card

HYMN FFS 63 ‘These hills’Words and Music by Colin Gibson

Words and Music © 1998 Hope Publishing Co.These hills where the hawk flies lonely, beaches where the long surf rolls,mountain where the snows meet heaven,these are our care. Pastures where the sheep graze calmly, orchards where the apples grow,gardens where the roses cluster,these are our prayer.

Forests where the tree ferns tower, rivers running strong and clear,oceans where the great whales wander,these are our care, Race meeting race equals, justice for age-old wrong,worth for ev'ry man and woman,these are our prayer.

Cities where young roam restless,lives brought to deep despair,homeless and powerless people,these are our care,

Places where the Word is spoken, hands held in serving love, faiths of our many cultures,these are our prayer.

All that the old world gave us, all that the new world brings, language, ideas and customs,these are our care,Life finding joy and value, faith seeking truth and light,God heard and seen in all things,this be our prayer.

BLESSINGMay we have learned never to tame the wild impulse of Love demonstrated to us in Jesus’ life, work and death.As we go from here let us encourage the organic, flowing wildness of Love as we see it flowing forth into the world from this community and from the community of all the Wild Ones on this planetSo may it be

SUNG AMENBruce Cash

THANK YOU Our Musician today

Unless otherwise stated all hymns are used by permission CCLI Licence 341550Words/music to new hymns and gathering statement, prayers and affirmation are original unless acknowledged. If Susan Jones is the worship leader any liturgy will have been written by her. These words can be used in other worship and small group situations without seeking permission. Please acknowledge the source.

AUDIO REFLECTIONSSunday reflections are usually available on our website.http://www.standrews.org.nz/category/sunday-gatheringThere is a 2-hour pay and display parking limit on the street in the Wellington CBD on Sundays.

If you are staying for an after-church activity, you can to move your car into the car park, or move to a new space on the street.

We welcome all visitors and invite you to stay for morning tea or coffee. Please sign the visitors’ book at the back of the church.

We hope you enjoyed worshipping with us. At St Andrew’s we want you to feel at home—to join in with the activities of our community of faith, or to come and find your own spiritual place in your own

time. If you would like more information about St Andrew’s or to explore becoming a member or associate member, please fill in one of the welcome leaflets (at the back of the church) and hand it to a

minister or a welcoming team member.

GENEROUS GIVING St Andrew’s depends on the generous giving of members and friends. If you would like to make a donation or support our work through planned giving, please contact our Parish Office or Treasurer. Bank account for donations is: St Andrews on The Terrace, BNZ Lambton Qy, 02-0534-0004022-02

ST ANDREW’S COMMUNITY NOTICES

SEPTEMBER – ENJOY CREATION MONTH WITH USSunday 30 September – ‘Following in Francis’ footsteps’ led by Susan Jones.

OCTOBER Sunday 7 October General Assembly Sunday – the Gathering at St Andrew’s on The Terrace will be led by Rev Norman Wilkins, including communion and followed by the November congregational conversation.Sunday 14 October Gathering led by Susan Jones, including a report on General Assembly, followed by Community brunch.Sunday 21 October Gathering led by Fiona McDougal followed by Social Justice Education Group.Sunday 28 October Gathering led by Susan Jones followed by the Exploring Faith study group which will begin a new DVD series “Victory and peace or Justice and peace?” featuring John Dominic Crossan.

NOVEMBERNovember will include Peace Week being developed by Paul Barber and others. Watch this space for details of week running from Sat 2nd November through Mon 5th November (Parihaka Day) to Sun 11th November (100th anniversary of Armistice Day). The month also includes more commemorative Sundays:Sunday 4 November, the Gathering will be led by Rev Norman WilkinsSunday 11 November, the Gathering will be led by Rev Dr Jim CunninghamSunday 18 November Transgender Day of Remembrance, led by Susan Jones.Sunday 25 November St Andrew’s Day, led by Susan Jones.

DECEMBERJust to make you feel like the year has almost ended already – here’s a general outline of Advent and Christmas to put on your fridge!Sunday 2 December 10am First Sunday in Advent with communion.Sunday 9 December 10am Second Sunday in Advent. Rainbow Room. Sunday 16 December 10am Third Sunday in Advent, Carol Service with St Andrew’s Singers.

Wednesday 19 December 12.15pm Lunchtime singalong Carol Service “Carols Old and New”, led by Susan Jones with Bruce Cash, organist. Sunday 23 December 10am Fourth Sunday in Advent Monday 24 December 7.30pm Christmas Eve Gathering with CommunionTuesday 25 December 10am Christmas Day GatheringSunday 30 December 10am Sunday Gathering.

HOME MADE LEMON CORDIALSThere are two kinds of lemon cordials left over from the Conference - Lemon and Lemon ginger and honey. They will be at the back of the church. Please take a bottle - optional donations to go to the organ restoration fund. Maxine Cunningham.

FOCUS GROUP ON VALUE OF HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCYThe Focus group will meet with Noel Tiano after morning worship today 30 September in the Green Room.

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMERGENCY Increasingly defibrillators are available if you are sure someone has had a heart attack. Of course the first thing to do is to call 111 for an ambulance! If a defibrillator is needed, during working week hours go over the road to the Ministry of Primary Industries in Pastoral House and the ground floor receptionist will assist you. Outside working hours, Bolton Hotel in Bolton St are happy for us to request their defibrillator. If you are not qualified in first aid, please follow the directions of, firstly, any medical doctor present, or trained nurse or trained first aider.

ST ANDREW’S TRUST FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND SOCIETYAnnual General Meeting on Friday Sept 28th at 6pm, In Conference Rooms 1 & 2 of the St Andrew’s Centre

The evening will begin with a light meal, followed by the business of the AGM at 6.30pm and conclude with a presentation by Rev. Dr. Susan Jones on the topic:

“The Interface between Religion and Society; Re-enchanting the world”SATRS began in 1984. How has the world changed since then? What shifts have occurred in religion and society? Where were we then? Where are we now?

St Andrews members are warmly invited to attend. There is no charge but for catering purposes please email admin@satrs.org.nz or phone Pam Fuller on 475 8240 if you are able to come.

NORMAN AND LINDA WILKINSNorman and Linda will be away until October 3rd but Norman is up to date with organ fund jobs so if you have any smallish jobs that you want doing please save them till he gets back.

WIDER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NOTICES

BENEFIT RIGHTS ADVISORY SERVICEThe Benefit Rights Advisory Service is a charitable trust which runs on ‘the smell of an oily rag’. They empower beneficiaries when they need to appeal decisions made or are neglected by MSD.Their AGM is on Friday 12 October, 4pm in Anvil House. BRAS could benefit from a volunteer dropping in once a week to shred paper for them! Is this something you can do?

Kiwibank 38 9014 0184 294 00 Beneficiary Education Advisory Service Inc. The Service would also benefit (Notice the pun!) from donations.

KIDS THEATRE PRODUCTION COMES TO NORTHLAND (WGTN) IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYSWednesday, 3 October, 2 p.m at St Anne's Hall (behind the brick church by theNorthland Shops, on the corner of Northland & Randwick Rds).Suitable for all ages, “GoldiSNOWerellaHOOD” (by Dramatic Giraffe) is very interactive – you, the audience, help to tell the real story. $5 per person (a gold coin donation for under-3's). Limited seats available.Book with Jan on cell (022-140-2612) or e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com). See you there !

EXHIBITION OF HERITAGE ITEMSThe Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral present an exhibition of Heritage christening gowns, wedding dresses and mourning items in the Selwyn Library, opposite the Cathedral, Friday 5th Oct-Sunday 14th Oct 10am-4pm. Adults $10, Children and Students $5.

CIVIC TRUST FORUM - WELLINGTON AFTER PARIS - SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMMESLinks to information: http://www.standrews.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wellington-After-Paris-profiles_final.docxhttp://www.standrews.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wellington-After-Paris-program-final-1.docx, http://www.standrews.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wellington-after-Paris-invitation-flyer.pdf

LEONARD COHEN A COMMEMORATIVE CONCERT3 November 4:30pm, St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington. www.imperfectoffering.nz.

PEACE MOVEMENT AOTEAROA'Peace, peoples and planet': Invitation to contribute to 2018 National Peace WorkshopsLink to share: https://www.facebook.com/events/273862176558630

SUNDAY ROSTERSA folder with an outline of each duty is now kept on the back table. If you are unable to do your rostered duty please arrange a swap/substitute and inform the office. Thank you.

Thanks to this week’s volunteersWelcoming Fiona McDougal, Trish McBrideSound Sue HirstOffering John Morgan, Kath KerrCoffee/tea Pam Fuller, Katrina Harper, Mike Wespel-RoseTime with the Children Sonia Groes-PetrieReadings Tony KirbyPrayers of the People Jenn KeenanMusician Bruce CashRainbow Room Helper Ross Scott

On duty Sunday 7 October Welcoming Frank and Nola HansonSound Sonia Groes-PetrieOffering Barrie Keenan, Russell FeistCoffee/tea Linda Wilkins, Gillian Feist, Richard KellerTime with the Children Susan JonesReadings Norman WilkinsPrayers of the People Lois RobertsonCommunion Ken Irwin, Anne Barrie, Fiona McDougal,

Sandra KirbyMusician Judy DumbletonRainbow Room Helper Molly Seah

This Week and Coming Events at St Andrew’sSunday 30 September 10am Sunday Gathering led by Susan Jones followed by focus group on value of hospital chaplaincy.Tuesday 2 October 12.30pm Centering Prayer in the Centre Wednesday 3 October Cuppa and a Chat from 10.30am in the CentreWednesday 3 October 12.15pm Lunchtime Concert – NZSM Celli – Cello students of the New Zealand School of MusicSunday 7 October 10am Sunday Gathering led by Rev Norman Wilkins including communion and followed by congregational conversation.

MISSION STATEMENT OF ST ANDREW'S ON THE TERRACETo create a lively, open Christian faith community,

to act for a just and peaceful world, and to be catalysts for discovery, compassion and celebration in the capital.

MINISTRY AT ST ANDREW’S – THE TEAMMinister Susan JonesParish Council Convenor Lynne DoveyTreasurer Paul BarberFacilities Management Group Sandra KirbyPastoral Convenors Linda Wilkins, Maxine Cunningham and

Brian Burrell Church Music Coordinator Vivien ChiuTheologian in Residence Lloyd GeeringPresbytery Representative Lois RobertsonConcert Coordinator Marjan van WaardenbergRainbow Room Coordinator Jules CollinsonCentre Manager Laetitia BrunellOffice Administrator Jillene EverettFacilities Assistants Hamish Dick and Elissa Lim

St Andrew’s on The Terracewww.standrews.org.nz

30 The Terrace – P O Box 5203, Wellington 6145Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday

Phone (04) 472-9211office@standrews.org.nz

Rev Dr Susan JonesOffice: (04) 472-9376. Home: (04) 909-9612. Cell: 027-321-4870

minister@standrews.org.nz