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Michael is not only the destroyer of the old, he is also the creator of the new. With him a new time period has begun, and for this reason we call him, "The Time Lord" or "The Time Spirit". Michael gives new incentives, new imaginations, and new creative intent. He does not want you to copy the old, but rather to create something which comes from the very depths of your being. He assists in creating a new heaven and a new earth and, at present, his focus is on this earth.
Reverend Mario Schoenmaker
Meritus Mass Address
29 September 1991
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From the Meriti
THE SPIRITUAL FESTIVAL OF MICHAELMAS is a time of stillness and inner self reflection. It is a time of awakening. It is a time of drawing inward, becoming still and aware of self. It is through our experience and response to the spirit within that we are awakened to new incentives and imaginations given to us through the working of Archangel Michael and are strengthened in our creative intent to live a life more align with spiritual purpose.
Michaelmas is also a time for us to celebrate creativity – our new, creative beingness, actions and accomplishments that are the fruitfulness of the growing communion between the spiritual and physical dimensions of our being.
Our warmest greetings to you this Michaelmas. May your reflections and activity be rewarded with the new incentives, new intentions and new creative intent this festival promises.
 
Rev Antoinette Schoenmaker Rev Robert John
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Come to us, creative spirit,
In our Father's house;
Every human talent hallow,
Hidden skills arouse,
That within your earthly temple,
Wise and simple,
May rejoice. |
Word from God eternal springing
Fill our minds, we pray;
And in all creative vision
Give integrity:
May the flame within us burning
Kindle yearning
Day by day. |
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Poet, painter, music-maker
All your treasures bring;
Craftsmen, actor, graceful dancer
Make your offering;
Join your hands in celebration:
Let creation
Shout and sing! |
In all places and forever
Glory be expressed
To the Son, with God the Father
And the Spirit blessed:
In our worship and our living
Keep us striving
For the best.
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Words of a song sung by us at this Michaelmas celebration. |
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The address by Rev Robert is coming. |
The Archangel Michael enlivens, corrects and inspires our emotions and feelings of love. Passions are changed into compassion; enthusiasm is changed into care, thoughtfulness, peace and courage. This in turn affects our minds as well, so that we can make clear decisions and have the ability to inspire, lead, guide and assist in the changes which are about to come about on the face of this earth.
Rev Mario Schoenmaker from an address given on 30th September 1990
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The Michaelmas Creativity Fair
Crafts, food, art, plants - all made or grown by us and sold in a fair of fun and goodwill. |
The raffle & the winner! |
In hope we buy many tickets. |
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The winner of the pansies. |
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Not for sale.
A collection of some of the things we have created, perhaps not yet finished, perhaps too precious to sell, perhaps because we wear them... but all greatly varied examples of our creative expression. |
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All of the things not for sale. A snapshot of a full range of creativity. |
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A close up of some of the 'Not for sale' items. |
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Definitely for sale!
All made to show our wealth of talent, to allow us to have some fun and to raise some money. |
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Cards of all sorts.
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Knitted Cushion Covers. |
Plants for the kitchen table. |
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Plants. |
Lemon curd, lots of goodies and the famous booklet of slices. |
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Chocolate dipped delicacies and other goodies soaked in ? (We are sworn to secrecy). |
Baked goodies. |
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Paintings and a collage. |
Plants. |
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Lots of cards. |
Paintings. |
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Knitted things. |
A photograph and exquisite jewellery. |
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A soft pastel portrait. |
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The Auction - with Rev Robert
Some of the things up for auction. |
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Getting ready for the Auction! |
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Sit back and enjoy! |
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Not these! The items we created below! |
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Photograph of a bee on a orange flower. |
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A tune with words - and sung! |
A photograph of a lake on the South Island of NZ. |
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A spiritual journal - partly filled in with prayers of Rev Mario and drawings by Rev Kate. |
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A good time was had by all. A great expression of some of our talents. And we raised some money.
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