Kawai K3 Piano
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Kawai K3 Piano
No. 2 Kawai K3 Piano September 2014 The Link________________________________________________ The Link A Brief Editorial You will be well aware that I have not previously included an editorial in this magazine. But, on this occasion, there are matters which I believe warrant comment. First, it was a pleasure to receive Clare Lind’s contribution to this issue all the way from Wales. She was in Pembroke about to head for Aberystwyth. We all pray she enjoys her break and returns to us in a few weeks fully refreshed and with plenty of stories to tell. Second, as mentioned in Lois Hill’s contribution, the church is fortunate to have received a bequest from the Lambie family with instructions that it be used to advance music at Tawa Union. It has proven to be an opportunity to purchase a Kawai K3 piano for the church. As Lois notes, it is a lovely instrument with a tone befitting its new location. Since some may not be aware of the contribution that Dorothy Lamble made to the church, particularly for music, an item that was included in the Easter 2007 issue of The Link is republished in this issue. For those who did know her, the item will be a gentle reminder. Third, but not least, is that the positive tone of Lois Hill’s contribution belies the stress the whole of the Hill family is under as Hugh struggles with his illness. Let us take this opportunity to remind Lois that the thoughts and prayers of us all are with the Hill family at this stressful time. . ____________________________________________________________________ 2 The Link___________________________________________________The Link bad, because winter without its pluses. is not I've been thinking about how a change in circumstances or season can make the same thing appear quite different. These changes might be all sorts of things - an unappreciative new boss, a move, the arrival of a new grandchild, unwelcome news, the start of a new job, the easing of a strained relationship, the loss of someone we loved. Minister’s Comments We arrived safely in the U.K. two days ago. It is warm and I am still blinking about how beautifully green and leafy it all is. It really is a 'green and pleasant land'! Some changes colour life with hope and possibility and others sensitise us to its harshness and pain. But whether we are caught in the creative currents of spring or the grip of a bitter winter of loss and hardship there is one circumstance that has the power to make things seem different. That circumstance is an awareness of God's presence where we are. Our faith that God is somehow with us has the power to deepen cheerfulness and optimism into joy, gratitude, generosity and courage. It also has the power to comfort us in our grief, and to gift us with wisdom and to grow our appreciation for the love and care of others and for the beauty and grace of life. That won't be at all surprising to some of you, but to me it is. Up until now we have had to take our children with us and we have travelled in the long Christmas holidays. I have only ever been here in the winter. That, of course, has influenced my picture of the U.K., in the same way that someone who only visited Wellington in winter Clare Lind would form a particular impression of the place - not all ____________________________________________________________________ 3 The Link___________________________________________________The Link Message from the Chair Hymnary IV” after over 30 years of valuable service. At the end of June we had a very nutritious mid - winter pot luck lunch – with three varieties of soup available and other lovely food besides. Lois Hill Hello to everyone! I am writing this on a beautiful sunny day from the inside of a warm room with the heater going well beside me. We have had two historical moments lately at Tawa Union Church. We were grateful to receive a bequest from Dorothy Lambie’s family which enabled us to buy a “New” piano for the church. We purchased a Kawai K3 which sounds just lovely and will definitely stand the test of time. We have had positive comments from the congregation and other church users. We sincerely thank Dorothy’s family for enabling this to happen. On the 15th July, our minister, Clare Lind was inducted as the Wellington Regional Moderator for the Presbyterian Church. This is an honour for Clare and for us and I’m sure we will all support her as she adds the tasks of this position to her ministry. More fun times have been happening with the Hop In parents and children during the school holidays. Our “family time” evenings have been using imaginations and creating. The July meeting examined the uses of the humble potato! Our buildings host many groups and activities and I’m sure you could find something to interest you if you are looking for an extra activity to be part of. Perhaps you have a really good idea to begin a group of like minds. Tell us about it. Look after yourselves Also, we have replaced the “With One Voice” hymn books with the new “Church ____________________________________ ,Lois Hill. ____________________________________________________________________ 4 The Link ________________________________________________The Link A Mother’s Prayer Hands Judith Peitsch Thank you Lord for dirty hands that touch my stove and fridge; For sticky little fingers that try to build a bridge. For careless hands that go astray in search of something new; For hands to hold and show the way as mothers often do. For precious little hands in which great faith so abounds; For silly little hands that reach to touch a mother’s frown. And thank you for your guiding hand that leads me to the light; That lifts me when I stumble and points me to the right. As little hands reach out to me to show them what to do, I’m steadied, reassured and loved as I reach up to You. ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 5 The Link______________________________________________ The Link The following tribute to Dorothy Lambie was contributed by Eddy Smith and was first published in the Easter 2007 issue of The Link. ____________________________________________________________________ 6 The Link____________________________________________The Link Dorothy was a key contributor to Church life at St Aidans in Linden and to the wider church over much of her life. Her involvement stemmed from her youth when she attended Karori Presbyterian Church and Bible Class. Dorothy and Ian arrived in Linden in 1951 and were soon involved in the early congregation at St Aidans. After Ian died in 1955, Dorothy took over his role as church organist and editor of the church newsletter. Dorothy was involved in several women’s groups including the Ladies Guild, formed in 1952 to furnish the new St Aiden’s church building. She actively participated in and organised activities of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union and the inter-denominational group in Linden, which included providing entertainment and afternoon teas for patients at the Porirua psychiatric hospital. Her St Aiden’s interests included Scottish Country Dancing and the Wellington Presbyterian Bible Class Harriers Club of which Ian had been secretary. The club ran from Linden every year and in the days before running water, the Lambie baby bath was filled with tank water and was gratefully used by the runners before afternoon tea. Whenever a helping hand was needed at St Aidans, there was Dorothy in her unobtrusive way. An example was the morning and afternoon teas that were a fellowship and outreach feature and catered for many groups’ activities. One of her main contributions was as organist at St Aidans. The old hand-me-down pedal organ from another congregation was on its last legs when she took it over in 1955. She struggled with it until a small electric organ replaced it. This was in turn replaced by a modern Allen organ in 1980. The small electric organ went to Longview where Dorothy continued to play it for communion services there. Dorothy Lambie passed away on 1st July 2006. She is much missed and is survived by daughter Christine and her grandchildren. ___________ ____________________________________________________________________ 7 The Link______________________________________________ The Link School Holiday Fun – HOP-IN By Karen Harris HOP-IN is held during the school holidays and complements a similar programme run by St Christopher’s Church during the school term. HOP-IN caters for pre-school children by providing a safe environment filled with toys and activities including a ‘Thomas’ train set, doll’s house, cars and road layout, climb-through tunnels and tents, many ride-on vehicles, dress-up clothes, play dough, puzzles and colouring in. These are spread between the Aidan Hall and Stephens Lounge so there is plenty of room to roam in the hall or sit quietly with a game in the lounge. Much enjoyed by children and adults alike is the delicious homemade morning tea served with brewed coffee, a variety of teas and juice. ____________________________________________________________________ 8 The Link____________________________________________The Link When the weather allows, activities can move outside onto the deck and lawn – gates ensure children can’t wander off the grounds. While parents or caregivers must be present, this environment provides an opportunity for them to meet and mingle with other adults, whilst keeping an eye on their children. If you know of a family with preschoolers who would like something different to do during the autumn, winter and spring school holidays, please invite them along. There is no charge, donation is appreciated. but a The next dates are Thursday mornings 2nd and 9th October. For more information please contact Heidrun 232 2197 or Karen 232 3436 _________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 9 The Link______________________________________________ The Link John Melville and student Origami @ Hampton Hill School On two Wednesdays in August Clare Lind, accompanied by Graham Ellett and John Melville, visited Hampton Hill School to help students try origami. The sessions were held during their lunch breaks with four or five students at each of the three tables. Many others would have liked to get involved. They were keen to attempt complex models such as boats and birds, but these required skills acquired by plenty of practice. But salt cellars (fortune tellers), pots, boxes, dogs and fish were made to the satisfaction of those involved. At the end of the sessions, more complex models made by Clare, Graham or John, were requested, presumably to be taken home to show their parents what could be made. It was a satisfying experience for us all; something that should be repeated – maybe next winter? ____________________________________________________________________ 10 The Link ________________________________________________The Link An Origami Model for You to Make. I had intended to include instructions on this page so that you could make your own Origami model. But there were problems. Which one to choose. I had to be careful with Copyright. But the crucial problem was that whatever I chose, the diagrams and text ended up too small to be easily read!!!! So, in this day of modern communications, I recommend that you use the Internet to find models to try. Just type “Origami” into Google and select easy origami. This way you will get detailed instructions, often in full colour. And you won’t need to worry about Copyright. In some cases there are videos you can watch to see how it is done. Give it a go ……………. ____________________________________________________________________ 11 Post Script: Thanks to the contributors to this issue of The Link: Clare Lind Barbara Adams Eddie Smith Lois Hill Karen Harris Keeping in touch… With this edition of The Link we are again including a space in our address panel (below) for your Pastoral Contact person (your Parish Visitor) to write their name and phone number. This means that you will know who has delivered your newsletter if personal contact was not able to be made at the time. If you would like to contact someone about a pastoral matter, then you will have the phone number to make a call. Elspeth Chiles, Pastoral Convener, Phone 232-4554 Rev. Clare Lind, Minister P O Box 51-019, Tawa. Wellington The Link was delivered by: Phone: Leanne Bridge, Church Administrator Phone 232 8844 Email: [email protected] (Your Pastoral contact person) The Link is prepared for Tawa Union Church by Graham Ellett, Ph 232 6488 and members of Tawa Union Church. (Graham’s email: [email protected] ) Statements made, or opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry or the Church Council unless directly quoted.