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New life in Christ is for living. Enjoy!

Symbols of new life. Clockwise from left: St Davids Cathedral altar frontal, glorious new blooms, the baptismal font, words in English and Chinese from the Service of Baptism used at Wellspring Anglican, spectacular display of traditional red and white. Floral Festival photos: Amanda McAully

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New life in Christ

The foundation of our hope and trust

he Chinese congregation was joyfully expectant as baby Angus was baptised, his father conrmed and eight people rearmed their commitment to Christ. As Christ is our wellspring of life through the Holy Spirit, so we celebrated new life in Christ at the Wellspring Anglican Chinese Congregation in Hobart! Baptism is a celebration of Life. Baptism with water signies the cleansing from sin that Jesus death makes possible and the new life that God gives us through the Holy Spirit. We declared this life arming proclamation at the commencement of the Baptism Service in Mandarin, Hakka and English! These words arm our commitment to life twice over: life through our parents and life through the Holy Spirit. New life is joy lled and often accompanied through pain of birth. Life involves this chaotic intermingling of joy and pain. Why this note of sorrow? Well, life is chaotic and in prior weeks I have been involved with the sudden death of a

much respected and loved Rector of the Parish of Deloraine, Revd Bill Knuckey, and time with his grieving family and parish, and a few weeks earlier the unexpected resignation of the Rector of Devonport. In the midst of this sorrow the loving care of the parishes was amply evident, their heart for the grieving realised in practical compassion. As armed so powerfully at the Service of Thanksgiving for Bill Knuckey, I have this hope that because Jesus is the resurrection and the life because you (Bill) believed in him, you will never die, but sing praises of Jesus in heavenly places, which will be wonderful. What is the foundation of our hope and trust in new life? The foundation is a Person. The foundation is the One who said, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25,26.

Jesus nishes with the most important question every person will answer: Do you believe this? At the funeral of a Christian we declared, Yes, we believe! At the Chinese congregation, in Mandarin, Hakka and English, we declared, Yes, we believe! (See photo on p.2) On Resurrection Sunday, in languages all around the world, the minister declares, Christ is risen! and we respond with shouts of joy, He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Yes, I believe! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia! New life in Christ is for living. Enjoy! Shalom
+John Bishop of Tasmania Note: Bishop John's blog may be found at http:// imaginarydiocese.org/bishopjohn/ Above: Bishop John with the Revd Michael and Mrs Linda Chau, leaders of Wellsprings Chinese congregation.

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Also in this issue

Floral Festival Consider the flowers of the field 4 Following Gods call Parents as pastors Six things a child needs All Saints Fellowship On the bookshelf Vale Bill Knuckey A special day in Deloraine Stitch Harmony Day 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9

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St Davids Cathedral

Consider the Flowers of the Field

he 46th Annual Ecumenical and Community Floral Festival at St Davids Cathedral 7 9 February detailed 68 exhibitors, including many that have participated for many years. The theme Consider the Flowers of the Field was interpreted in amazing ways, with some very large and spectacular designs as well as smaller, simpler displays. Dean Richard Humphrey was called upon to explain why several designs included what were considered weeds! As gardeners know, weeds are only plants growing too well in the wrong place and of course, are part of Gods creations so quite acceptable! The sanctuary was simply decorated using masses of white agapanthus in domed designs. A long trough of green and white foliage and white daisy chrysanthemums was placed across the altar. These designs complemented the green altar frontal which features the white owers of the Tasmanian Leatherwood. A rst for the festival was a painting by Maz Gill-Harper, exhibited for the Christian Reformed Church of Kingston. This large painting, titled Tree of Life, caused a lot of interest, with an

interpretation based on the scriptures. The bell tower was open on Saturday morning and many accepted the challenge of climbing the stairs to view the ringing chamber. Organ recitals on Friday and Saturday by Rod Thomson and Ann Morgan were popular with people sitting in the nave and close and personal in the chancel. On Sunday afternoon the concert organised by Martin Penicka, TSO cellist, received an excellent review from Peter Donnelly, well-known music reviewer. One person, leaving after the concert, was heard saying on her mobile that she had just been to a wonderful concert at the Cathedral! The festival is the Friends of St Davids major outreach to the community proclaiming Jesus as Lord in the heart of Hobart and was a great success. The wonderful contributions made by so many ecumenical and community organisations and members of the Cathedral Family are warmly acknowledged and explain why so many complimentary comments are written in the Visitors Book, including Something special, Outstanding! Beautiful! and The Best Ever!
As always, we hope to welcome you to next years festival, 68 February 2015. Norma Gordon, Convenor

Flowers of the field and birds of the air.

Following Gods call

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n Saturday 1 March we celebrated the ordination of two Deacons and four Priests at St Davids Cathedral,

Jane Lamont, ordained Deacon, lives in Chudleigh (along with her husband and three most beloved dogs). While following Gods call to accept the role of Deacon, Jane also owns and operates gift shops in Chudleigh and Longford. Jane will minister at St Marks, Deloraine. Sam Pursell, also ordained Deacon, grew up in Sydney. After study, working and being involved in various ministries Sam felt the desire to share the good news of Jesus with others. God has paved the way for Sam to partner in the Gospel at St Marks, Bellerive. For Jane and Sam we pray that God will continue to give them greater understanding of his plan for their lives. We also celebrated the ordination as Priest of David Blyth, Michael Chau, Sam Gough

and Celia Hooker. In the last edition of the Tasmanian Anglican we read a little about David, Michael, Sam and Celia and their call to ministry. We are very blessed to have these people taking up the challenge to serve the church in parishes in the south of Tasmania. In addition to ordaining two deacons and four priests, Bishop John Harrower commissioned the Revd Ross Duncan as Bishops Chaplain. Ross will work closely with Bishop John, Missionary Support Ocers and Network Chaplains and will continue to work in his role of Prison Chaplain. Bishop John also presented the Revd Canon Emeritus Charles Fehre with a Certicate of Appreciation for over 11 years of service as Bishops Chaplain. Charles will continue to serve as Bishops Chaplain to the retired clergy of this Diocese. Bishop John welcomed Ross to his new role and thanked Charles for his many years of faithful service.

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Six things a child needs

from her (Christian) parents

Dear Mum and Dad, How are you? Im fine, thanks. Well, enough small talk. You know I get to write a birthday wish list each year (even though you wont get me everything jetskis ARE getting cheaper, you know!) Well, I wanted to write a heaven wish list you know, what I want you to do to help me know who Jesus is, and to trust him so I can go to heaven. I know you think the childrens minister is awesome, and that he will do the job just fine, but I want YOU to help me more than ANYTHING!! Well, here goes. 1. Show me what love means. I hear it ALL the time God so loved the world , love this love that blah blah blah. What does that even mean? Kids at school talk about love, and it just doesnt make sense. Youre always trying to get me to like you is that because you love me? Do you love me when Im in time out? What about when you are explaining what I did wrong? (But you do know that WASNT me, it was my brother!) And when I yelled at you that I hate you did you love me then? How will I know what Gods love is? From seeing your love? April 2014

2. You should say youre sorry. Im not dumb, you know. Ive known ever since I was six (which is, like, FOREVER!) that you get things wrong too. So please dont pretend youre perfect. Tell me when you are wrong, and say sorry. It will help me to say sorry too. And I love you and respect you more when youre open with me. That would be cool. And that time you yelled at me, and then said sorry to me AND to God was, like, WOW! I could see that you meant it. You showed me how to say sorry to God too. 3. Tell me stories. I LOVE it when you tell me stories. I love made-up stories, but I love the true ones even better. I love hearing about you when you were little (well, mostly when you got in trouble. Those stories are FUNNY!) I love when you say how you met. I love stories from the Bible, and I REALLY love hearing about Jesus. Stories are how I find out who you are, how the world works, who Jesus is, how I fit in. 4. You have to take me seriously. I know I ask a LOT of questions but I really like it when you take my questions seriously. I know they sometimes seem silly like did Jesus go to Maccas? And www.anglicantas.org.au

I know that I sometimes say things that are hard like Sometimes its hard to know if Gods real. But its really great when you dont laugh and dont make me feel like Im being silly. Im glad I can ask and say things and you still love me. 5. I need you to show me how to follow Jesus. Im always watching. Im not dumb I see how you spend your time. I can work out what matters to you. Let me see you following Jesus reading the Bible, praying, helping people. 6. Help me to see who I really am. I want to know the truth about the world and about me. I know Im not an angel or a princess, but Im not hopeless either. Im all these things at different times. Please help me learn how it all fits together. I think thats about it, Mum and Dad. Good luck. From your favourite daughter. XXX PS. Im sure a jetski will help me get to heaven faster. PleasePleasePlease!!

James Oakley

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All Saints Fellowship

Humanitarian dolls, with cleverly curled woollen hair.

Some of the All Saints Fellowship Group L-R: Andrea Kooyman, Alec Beattie, Susanne Nixon, Gabriel Kerle, Leonie Omond, Anne-Marie Forbes, Sue Ball, Pene Thornton.

n 11 February 2014 parishioners of All Saints South Hobart formed the All Saints Fellowship Group utilising the newly-refurbished Julie Hawker Centre.

This is the theme portrayed in the West window in All Saints Church. The rst gathering was held on 1 March, sewing new dresses for little girls in third world countries who may never have another new dress. We managed to make 78 dresses and15 humanitarian dolls to be posted to Dress a Girl Around the World, a project of Hope 4 Women, a Christian Charitable organisation who will arrange distribution overseas. We are grateful for donations of fabric and money to cover postage from members of the congregation.

The aim of the group is to show Christian care for our Parish Family and, importantly, for the wider community. The group has taken its call to service from Jesus words in Matthews Gospel As you did it to the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it for me.

The next planned activity will take place on 29 April 2014, also in the Julie Hawker Centre. The group will make Setback Meals casseroles, soups and comfort foods which will be frozen and then distributed as necessary for the Parish Family and the wider community as need arises. There will be dierent activities throughout the year with Cheer Parcels being the theme on 7 June 2014.
Susanne Nixon, All Saints Fellowship Group

On the bookshelf
Pieces of Eternity by Michael Jensen Does God have a sense of humour? Can Christianity make sense of our 21st-century world? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to survive in the jungle of office politics, or in the warzone that is social media? In this provocative and stimulating collection of pieces from Eternitymagazine, Michael Jensen presents an authentically Christian take on the way we live, work and think. With insight, humanity, and a humorous touch, Jensen takes us on a tour of the contemporary soulscape, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the music of Cold Chisel. He even argues that the atheists are right. Pieces of Eternity will surprise, delight and engage its readers. Michael Jensen is a theologian, pastor and author from Sydney who is currently rector of St Marks Anglican Church, Darling Point. He enjoys popular culture, running, cricket and conversation. Full reviews may be found at http://acornpress. net.au/publications/churchresources/pieces-ofeternity/

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Vale

Bill Knuckey 1947-2014

or a little over three years Bill Knuckey was the Priest-in-charge of the Anglican Parish of Deloraine. On Sunday February 23rd he suered a massive heart attack and died in the early morning. His wife, Margaret, daughters, Beth and Suzanne and their husbands, Steve and John, grandchildren Lily, Anna and baby Harry have mourned his passing and celebrated his life supported by his parishioners. Bill came from England with Margaret to take over the parish in late 2010 and it was his rst appointment as Priest-inCharge. After spending a few months familiarising himself with the parish and its people, Bill set quietly (mostly) about putting his personal stamp on its running and the interactions between the congregation, the rest of the Christian community in Deloraine and the town itself. We learnt to sway and wave when singing certain hymns, we shared our church for the Steeple Shakers concerts, we sang carols in the streets at Christmas, and our church glowed pink. From his sermons we learnt about lorries, the Dam Busters and listened to his bad jokes! And we grew to love and admire him not always to agree with him, but always to respect his intentions. Just six days after his death the Revd Jane Lamont was ordained as a deacon at a ceremony in St Davids Cathedral (attended by 29 parishioners); something for which Bill had oered enormous encouragement and of which he was very proud. At Bill and Margarets initiative we have also started a Mainly Music group for pre-school children. At a Service of Thanksgiving for Bills life on 3rd March, Bishop John read a letter to Bill from Margaret reecting on their love and life together over 41 years of marriage, a profoundly moving moment for all present.
Nigel Morrison, on behalf of the Anglican Parish of Deloraine

Above: Bill Knuckey (centre) discussing menu options with Bishop John and John Phelps from the Uniting Church in Deloraine.

A special day in Deloraine

or a fairly small population we have quite a large proportion of people with Australia Day awards. Working voluntarily in the community is a large part of the thinking of Deloraine residents and as part of this vibrant community the St Marks Anglican worshippers enjoy a signicant number of these award recipients. This year our treasurer and one of our organists, Roy Axelsen, received an award for over 3,000 hours of service. Roy is the coordinator of the community car service in town, for which he received his award. He is also a long-term member of Rotary and is never known to say no, I cannot do it when asked to help in any church or community activity.

Here is a photo of our congregation all wearing patriotic colours of green and gold and red, white and blue and some with flags. Some of our past award recipients are standing in the front row and we are very proud of them all.

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The Stitch Program

he Centacare Stitch Program is a sewing/craft group for all eligible new entrant women with a focus on reducing social isolation, acquiring life skills in a range of current community issues and accessing mainstream services. Stitch highlights the correlation between arts, health and wellbeing and promotes a deeper understanding of the immense importance that creativity and artistic expression brings to our lives. On Friday 29 November Stitch closed for the year celebrating their many successes with the women by having a Gingerbread House-making event, which the women took a lot of pleasure in. Stitch re-opened after school returned on 13 February 2014.

Volunteers support and build strong working relationships with the women as they move through the Stitch Program. Stitch has a solid and unique bond with the Anglican Church through their ve volunteers Mary and Paula from the New Norfolk Parish, Barb and Kristen from Moonah, Marilyn from New Town, and Ellen (Parish of Hamilton) whose leadership in the Stitch room has proven invaluable. Some have been with Stitch since its inception and we would not be able to operate Stitch without their seless commitment to helping vulnerable and at risk women. Stitch takes all eligible women from all cultural backgrounds and works with them for up to ve years. The group currently

coming through from the Humanitarian Settlement Scheme is the Hazara women who are considered women at risk by the Commonwealth Government and who are starting life again here in Australia. Since September 2013 Stitch has taken around 40 Hazara women as new clients onto their program and there currently exists a huge need for material/fabric to enable the women to continue to sew articles of clothing for their family, bed linen, cushions and personal items etc. Your donations of fabric/material to the Stitch Program would be very welcome!!
To find out more about the Stitch Program please contact Aileen, Coordinator Settlement Projects or Ellen, Stitch Support Worker at Centacare, New Town 6278 1660.

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More than just a job

sense of vocation is the bedrock for all who work with vulnerable people in our communities, according to leading child welfare advocate, Professor Dorothy Scott. Prof. Scott from the University of South Australia will be a guest speaker at the Communities for Children conference in Launceston June 45. The conference, organised by Anglicare, is open to anyone who works with children and families. Vocation is when the work you are doing is not just a job it is something deeperbeing part of something larger than oneself in the service of others, said Prof Scott. In working with vulnerable people children, adolescents or adults and in situations where people have been marginalised by social exclusion, people need to bring to that work a foundation stone of values, she said. Without guiding values such as compassion, respect, hope, it is very dicult to do this work. Prof. Scott said people needed opportunities for reection and renewal. We live in an era in which the spirit of the age is one of fear and despair, she said. If we are to do our work, to pursue our vocation, we need to be crucibles of compassion and harbingers of hope. It is easy to say but this can be fragile and the light can go out. Unless we are sustaining the fundamental values we will nd that people develop compassion fatigue and cant give of themselves in the way that is necessary to reach out to marginalised people.

Prof. Scott said people were hungry to reect and discuss the deeper source of their commitment to the work of serving others. People are very, very receptive to opportunities to have a conversation about role and soul in the words of the American Quaker Parker Palmer, she said. What is the t between who I am and what I do? Prof. Scott said those who worked with vulnerable people needed to be given appropriate support by their organisations. They need to see a strong synergy between their values and the organisation they work for, she said. If the organisation doesnt live out its mission, if it is a statement on the wall and not made manifest in the way that organisation operates, there will be a disjunction or alienation for those who are trying to full their vocation. Prof. Scott said that historically, vocation was central to the pioneering initiatives provided by the church in the elds of health, education and social services. But I think there have been major changes as a result of secularisation, professionalisation and bureaucratisation, she said. Such things can turn an organisation into something that has lost its soul. Prof. Scott said the selection of boards of management and senior leaders should emphasise a sense of vocation. Leaders must live out the values and inspire others to do so. If they are only managers they will not provide the vocational leadership that those working at that organisation need to see.

Prof. Scott said the development of future leaders and role models should also be encouraged. If we have a shortage of leaders of this calibre we need to be asking the questions how do they come to be nurtured into being, how do they come to choose a life of service? We must nurture those who can make the transition into leadership roles. The Communities for Children conference, to be held at the Door of Hope, will feature two days of workshops and keynote addresses relevant to anyone working with children and families. Hopefully the conference will help people to experience being part of something larger than themselves and the organisations they work for being part of a movement around social justice and social change, said Prof. Scott. I hope it will be an opportunity to reect on what they are doing, recharge their batteries and renew their sense of vocation. Prof. Scott has served as Director of the Australian Centre for Child Protection, head of the School of Social Work at the University of Melbourne, and Executive Director of the philanthropic trust, the Ian Potter Foundation. She has conducted numerous reviews and inquiries in the eld of child protection and been on ministerial advisory bodies in several states and territories.
To find out more about the Communities for Children conference contact Anglicare on 1800 243 232.

Volunteers needed at Glenorchy

Anglicare has called for more volunteers to help provide emergency relief in Glenorchy. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, trained volunteers meet with people who need short-term crisis help. The emergency relief appointments at Glenorchy are pre-booked by Anglicare on 1800 243 232. These interviews are also an opportunity for volunteers to let people know about other useful services such as Anglicares Financial Counselling Service. Volunteers work together in pairs. Anglicare provides training and ongoing support. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering at Glenorchy please contact Anglicares Parish Community Development Worker, Margaret Savage on 6213 3656 or email parishes@anglicare-tas.org.au

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Deloraine

Above: Roy Axelsen with his award for 3000 hours of voluntary service in his co-ordination and driving with the Deloraine Community Car Service. Right: Deloraine CLA display at the Australia Day celebration outside the Country Club where the presentations were held. The churches, along with several other organisations offering services to the community, were invited to present a display. We featured information regarding our new Mainly Music group for pre-school age children and their mums or carers which has received a very good reception. Story on page 7

All Saints, Swansea

n 7 January 2014, the Revd Trevor Smith was commissioned as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Swansea (including Bicheno). He now has the task of a shared ministry with the Parish of Buckland. Many people travelled from dierent parts of the parish and also from the Parish of Brighton to attend. The service was taken by Archdeacon Helen Phillips.

Left L-R: Gloria Willis, the Revd Trevor Smith, Archdeacon Helen Phillips and Dorothy Lord.

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Sandford Parish

Carols on the Lawn provided loads of fun and a good introduction for the Parishes of Sandford and Howrah who moved into a Cooperating Parishes model in January.

Carols on the Lawn

n December 8, the Parish of Sandford held its annual Carols on the Lawn service. In a new location this year, opportunities arose to try a new style of presentation and use the young people in a dierent way than before. Face painting, donkeys (courtesy Gaylene Harrower and the Donkey Ministry), a BBQ (courtesy Howrah Rotary), and afternoon tea were all very popular.

Members of the Parish of Howrah assisted with the event which was a good introduction to our two parishes move into a Cooperating Parishes model in January 2014. The Southern Districts Concert Band played for us. A massive eort was put into preparations with letterbox deliveries, production of yers for summer programs across the district, information about Christmas services and contact details. The time was also earlier with the activities continuing after the service, allowing for more outreach interaction with the crowd. See the large letters in the pictures spelling out J E S U S !
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