Issue 14: 11 August 2005
Nga Rangatahi o Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa News

Manu Karakia Takes Flight

In a world leading development, Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa has authorised the creation of Manu Karakia, a lay order for rangatahi called to ministry. Bishop Brown Turei, Te Pihopa o Aotearoa, describes Manu Karakia as “the most exciting thing I have ever seen for young people in the Church”.
   From Jeremiah to Mary, from Isaiah to David, rangatahi have been called by God to serve and lead; gifted to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers. God has called rangatahi to be salt for the earth; they are to be light to the world
   The Manu Karakia Ministry Order will give Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa impact in its ministry to rangatahi. Candidates will be thoroughly prepared for commissioning through a clear, comprehensive, objective process
   Manu Karakia will possess six Core Ministry Skills to enhance their ministry: Spiritual Formation and Discipleship; Evangelism and Mission; Karakia; Mihinaretanga; Safe Practise; and Tikanga.
   Ministry Plans will ensure every Manu Karakia can be monitored and supported to ensure growth of ministry, minister and faith.
In a radical development, Manu Karakia will be able to follow their calling through electing one of four Ministry Focus areas: Tamariki Ministry; Rangatahi Ministry; Whanau and Community Ministry; or Liturgical Ministry.
   Manu Karakia will be licensed for 2 years to allow for planning and focus.
   Manu Karakia will be the best supported ministers in the Church through the provision of training, resources, support and structure through the Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School and their Manu Kokiri will be dedicated to enabling the Manu Karakia in their ministry.
   Te Māra are currently finalising the delivery of this exciting new programme. Te Māra Kaihautū Ven. Hirini Kaa is aiming for the first Manu Karakia to be commissioned within the next 3 months, with a target of 100 by the end of 2006, stating “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; God calls young people, and the Church is finally supporting them in following this call”.

Keep reading Te Kupu for updates on this exciting development.


TE KUPU NEWS
Te Tai Tokerau Rangatahi Outreach Camp
Te Tai Tokerau Rangatahi are holding a camp “to share our faith amongst rangatahi through out Te Pihopatanga o Te Tai Tokerau”. This will be held from 28 September – 2 October at Hoani Waititi Marae, Auckland. Cost is $10.00 per person, and for more information please contact either Tapu Laulu (027 4536649 tapu@rangatahi.org.nz) or Kersna Cherrington (027 4350440 kersna@rangatahi.org.nz)

Visions and Dreams
Toru: the Anglican Centre for Youth Ministry Studies are holding a series of seminars leading up to Youth Yeah!. The theme for the seminar series is “Visions and Dreams: the Anglican Church in the 21st century”. Ven. Hirini Kaa will be presenting the first seminar on 14th September at the Anglican Centre for Youth Ministry Studies, St Johns College, Auckland, from 6.30-9pm. Tickets are limited, so please contact luisa@rangatahi.org.nz if you are interested in attending.

Powhiri and Commissioning
Te Hui Amorangi o Te Tai Tokerau are holding the Powhiri and Liturgical Welcome to the Bishop of Aotearoa, the Right Reverend William Brown Turei. The powhiri is to be held at Otiria Marae, Otiria on Saturday 10 September 2005 and will begin at 10.00 a.m. The service will also include the commissioning of Tapu Laulu and Kersna Cherrington as Manu Kokiri (Youth Enablers) within the Hui Amorangi. Awesome!
 

TE KUPU LINK
Sermons that Work
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/worship-that-works/
A site with a sample kauwhau that matches the readings for every Sunday of the year. And the kauwhau are excellent – though provoking, short, and readable. Excellent resource to support the readings for Sunday.

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