A Service of Lament at Christ Church Cathedral opened the Diocese of Newcastle’s Synod last night. The Holy Spirit ministered powerfully as the tragedy of child sexual abuse touched deep within each of us. The sorrow and tears were visible signs of the deeper … Continue reading
Unpacking brings forth hidden treasures. Here is a treasure: finding prayers and reflections about Aunty Ida West! I brought them together for Aunty Ida’s Funeral Service in St David’s Cathedral Hobart on 11th September 2003. Let me share them with you. FUNERAL SERVICE OF … Continue reading
BLESSING of 25th ANNIVERSARY and INTENSIVE CARE UNIT of the GOOD SAMARITAN DONKEY SANCTUARY Hunter Valley NSW 4 October 2015 God of Life, you honoured donkeys with life giving labour and service to humanity. Donkeys carried Mary and Jesus to Bethlehem … Continue reading
I have been asked by a number of people to share a couple of farewell speeches. One was given by Anne Brown at Synod this year. This speech radiates God’s love so beautifully and powerfully thorough the words of His people. … Continue reading
The Holy Trinity Ulverstone Farewell Speeches & photos of Joan Harvey for John, and Shirley Tongue for Gayelene are attached here, here and here The St John’s Launceston Farewell Service on 9 September 2015 is recorded in its entirety, here. Thank you to the … Continue reading