What is life like for aid workers who gather from around the world to serve refugees who have fled their homes due to famine, political unrest, and disasters? Kiwi nurse-midwife, Barbara Walker - who spent 20 years working for international aid agencies - shares her dramatic, heart-rending, and inspiring stories of the situations she faced and the people she sought to help. From the Sakeo One Refugee Camp in Thailand, where she cared for those fleeing Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia in a make-shift bamboo-framed field hospital, to her last placement in Mozambique that ended due to a death threat, Barbara's Christian faith gave her strength and kept her focussed. We also learn of Barbara's early life in New Zealand, and her later call to ordained ministry as a chaplain when she returned after serving overseas. Barbara hopes that her story will inspire and encourage all who read it to think outside the square and seek to make a difference in the world in which we all live. Post COVID-19, we all have a chance to move forward, working together to address the inequalities which she has seen around the world and here in her country of Aotearoa New Zealand. We cannot make changes alone, but by listening, sharing, building trust, and working in partnership, we can make a difference for all. It's up to us all.

Purple Hands: A Kiwi Nurse-Midwife's Response in Times of Crisis

Biographies & Memoirs

WALKER, BARBARA

Community & Culture

Philip Garside Publishing Limited

Rev Siosifa Pole highlights Tongan cultural and social concepts and explores how they relate to his experience as a minister in English language, New Zealand parish settings. He hopes the book will improve the understanding by other people of the Tongan way of thinking and of doing things. The book's title, Fisi'inaua 'i vaha, refers to the spray of sea water from the big waves that crashed on the double-hulled canoes in which his ancestors navigated the ocean to find new lands of opportunities. This book includes significant conference papers Siosifa presented on issues such as child abuse and youth suicide, land, and displacement. There is also a helpful glossary of Tongan social and cultural concepts. "This book reflects my journey of ministry in the Methodist Church of New Zealand over the last seventeen years. This journey was like sailing on double-hulled canoes in the vast Pacific Ocean. During this period, I practised my ministry in various contexts, in which I encountered diverse social issues, that my family, members of parishes I served, and communities that I was part of, confronted. My experiences prompted me to write articles for our Parish bulletin when I was in the Dunedin Methodist Parish, and papers that I presented in Conferences as one of the voices taking part in talanoa (story telling) in the theological landscape, as well as in the church. Mine is not the only voice, but one of many voices from the vaha. My hope in writing this book is to empower both lay people and ordained ministers in the Methodist Church of New Zealand and beyond, to develop their own concepts, from their cultural and theological contexts, that will assist them in their reading and interpretation of Biblical texts." From the Introduction

Fisi'inaua 'i Vaha - A Tongan Migrant's Way: A Methodist Minister Applies Tongan Social Concepts in a New Zealand Setting

Politics & Social Sciences

Pole, Siosifa

Social Sciences

Lay preacher Rosalie Sugrue's 14 short plays and meditations are ideal to present in church. They encourage us to engage with Bible and historical characters and explore important themes. Staging is simple. Few props or costumes are required. Most of the plays work best with a combination of children and adults. This revised and expanded 2021 edition includes two new plays: How Lay Preaching Began & Go and Tell, a new Advent Prayer and a new section Story Telling in Church with tips about dramatizing Bible readings and other stories. The plays include: <ul> <li>Mary Jones' Walk: Relive the story of the 15-year-old Welsh girl who walked 25 miles in search of a Bible and helped inspire the founding of Bible Society.</li> <li>Easter Women [Adults] Listen in on five women who may have shared a room on that Saturday night so long ago: Mary of Nazareth - the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene alias Mary of Bethany, the 'other' Mary, Joanna and Salome.</li> <li>ANZAC Day Two children learn more about their family connection with World War One. Suitable for presenting in church when reflecting on war.</li> <li>[New] How Lay Preaching Began A dialogue between John Wesley and his mother Susanna Wesley. John is upset that Thomas Maxwell, a layperson, has preached at The Foundery without his permission. It also includes notes about Susanna's later years, The Foundery and Lay Preachers.</li> <li>[New] Go and Tell The Woman of Samaria meets other village women at the well and explains how her meeting with Jesus has changed her life. She also regains the friendship of these women who had previously shunned her.</li> <li>A Peace Presentation [Adults]: Monologues of two women from the scrolls of Hebrew Scriptures and two from the pages of New Zealand history. Ordinary women who by wit and will were each peace achievers.</li> <li>Mahlah & Sisters A justice issue Bible story for any time of year. Five capable daughters successfully lobby for women to be able to own land.</li> <li>Mahlah & Sisters (B) - The Daughters of Zelophehad: The same story told in less words. For devotions at fellowships, house groups and youth groups.</li> <li>Christmas Women [Adults]: Multiple uses during Advent. Five meditations of women sharing their encounters with Mary for use in advent worship: Elizabeth (Mary's cousin) talks with Anna; Anne (Mary's mother); Woman Traveller; Inn-keeper's Wife; Anna (the prophetess).</li> <li>No Room Makes a thought-provoking link between refugees arriving by boat at Christmas Island and Mary & Joseph finding no room at the inn.</li> </ul>

Ten Plays +: Short, easy dramas for churches

Literature & Fiction

Sugrue, Rosalie

Dramas & Plays

Let Your Light Shine Through: 62 Fresh Sermons to Inspire Your Preaching

Religion & Spirituality

Garside, Philip C

Christian Books & Bibles

<ul><li>Are you looking for fresh, original hymn lyrics and liturgy for your church? </li><li>Would you like to celebrate diverse ways of being fully human in a loving faith community?</li><li>Is your church ready to explore current ideas about God - not just male, not up there, but down here with us - creation, Jesus & theology?</li></ul> Then these 42 hymns, 70 gatherings, affirmations, and blessings; along with poems & reflections, will provide a valuable resource to support your worship ministry. Susan's lyrics, that can be sung to well known tunes, have been used at a Presbytery inauguration, in communion, at anniversaries, for baptisms and for a same sex wedding. They have featured in Pride services, Transgender Day of Remembrance commemorations, during Bible Month and throughout the Season of Creation. Susan's kitset hymn ln our world we find delight, written for original music by Vivien Chiu, covers the whole Season of Creation 3-year cycle. Her lyrics and liturgy mark the seasons of the church year in unusual ways as well as celebrating: questioning, rainbow themes, faith stages, the cosmos, diverse orientations and identities, gender equality, 21st century reformation, interfaith connection, prodigals, postmodern church, endangered species, and the importance of finding the Self by going deep within.

Progressing the Journey: Lyrics and Liturgy for a Conscious Church

Jones, Susan

Based on interviews with churchgoers from Presbyterian, Anglican and Catholic congregations, and conversations with clergy and spiritual directors, this book explores the experiences of Christians in midlife and considers ways that churches can support people in this life stage.\nChapter One provides an overview of some key themes and theories relating to midlife. 
Chapter Two looks at the topic of faith development, through story, metaphor and theory. 
Chapters Three and Four explore midlife churchgoers' experiences of church - what they value, and why, and what challenges they face when it comes to church involvement. 
Chapter Five focuses on individuals' spirituality and spiritual practices at midlife. 
Chapters Six and Seven propose ways that individuals and congregations might acknowledge, celebrate and respond to the spiritual development of parishioners in this life stage. 
Chapter Eight draws these themes together. 
At the end of each chapter there are questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and recommendations of relevant resources.

Faith and Hope in Midlife: Reflecting on Churchgoers' Experiences

Shave, Anne

Parenting & Relationships

The natural world is crying out for our loving attention. Does your church or community group want to get involved but don't know where to start? The contributors to this book explore the issues, share their personal visions, and offer practical ideas that your church or group can act on today. Awhi Mai Awhi Atu tells the stories of 30 women, living in Aotearoa New Zealand from many cultures, who are leading in environmental action. Through their experience a powerful story emerges of God at work in a rich diversity of ways. Awhi Mai Awhi Atu documents the emergence of a dynamic mission movement, and builds that movement with practical, creative ideas and resources. It includes: <ul> <li>Vibrant stories of hope and creativity in the face of local and global problems</li> <li>81 action points which provide practical tools for churches</li> <li>A wealth of prayer and poetry that connects heart and soul</li> <li>Discussion of theology in ecological mission.</li> </ul> Now, more than ever before, God is calling the church to care for God's creation.

Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Women in Creation Care

The Art of Dying Well: Ideas and Reflections to Help You Face Your Death With Courage, Peace and Hope

Self-Help

Kilgour, Ian M

Death & Grief

Two important Aotearoa New Zealand church leaders - Anglican Archbishop Justin Duckworth and sociologist, Baptist Senior Pastor Alan Jamieson - advocate for church renewal through encouragement of missional Edge community ministries. They address modern challenges, combining personal anecdotes, theology, and sociology to bridge gaps between traditional and emerging faith expressions. Join the conversation between Centre-church leaders and missional Edge-dwellers about how to be the church today. Duckworth and Jamieson address the crisis of hopelessness gripping the western world and offer a bold perspective: the answer lies in the life of Jesus and the revitalization of the Christian church. This isn't just another book on church decline. Instead, they invite you into a dialogue between traditional church leaders and forward-thinking pioneers. In-tensional isn't about theory; it's about sparking conversations that bridge the gap between established church structures and emerging expressions of faith. They delve into the dynamic tension between what's comfortable and what's prophetic, between tradition and innovation. Drawing from real-world experiences, Justin and Alan navigate the complexities of modern church life. They address the challenges posed by cultural disruptions, mental health crises, and global emergencies like COVID-19 and climate change. But amidst the chaos, they offer hope. They remind us that throughout history, God has met people in times of crisis, offering new invitations and opportunities for renewal. In-tensional is a call to courage, faithfulness, and unity in a time of unprecedented change. Discover how embracing tension can lead to transformation, and how together, we can shape a brighter future for the church in the west.

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church

Jamieson, Alan

Duckworth, Justin

Sociology

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