Recent Events at St Andrew's


Final Service for Rev Lowell Karnes, 27 June 2010

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The gift of a stole, a Korean musical item, Lowell and Lana with flowers presented on behalf of the Korean congregation.

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Detail of the stole, Lana responding, a gift of a painting by Brian Jolly.
(Photos: Graeme Kitto)

Hamilton Gospel Choir sings at St Andrew's, May 23rd 2010

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(Photos: Graeme Kitto)

BBQ at the Woodcock Farm, March 21st 2010

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Group photos to remember the occasion.

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(1) Icecreams were a hit, (2) but you can't beat icecreams on tractors, and (3) chefs at the ready.

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(1) One whole family managed to reach the top of the hill, (2) trailer rides were popular, and (3) more climbers keen to see the glorious view.
(Photos: Graeme Kitto)

Another successful garage sale raised over $2,200, March 20th 2010

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The Team
(Photos: Graeme Kitto)

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Scenes from another successful Carmichael garden party, February 2010

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(Photos: Brian Jesty)

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Another $2,000 for the redevelopment project: the wonderful Under $10 Gift Fair, 19 December 2009

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Images of the Fair. (Photos: Ann Graham)

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Kiwis and Koreans joined forces wrapping and selling. (Photos: Mary Sandford)



Bridal Gown Show, 21 November 2009

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Royal Schools of Church Music Choral Festival, 22 August 2009 at St Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton

Korean Choir Korean Music Group

Both our Korean and Kiwi choirs performed items, as did the Korean musician group.
There were no photos of the Kiwi choir as the photographer was accompanying them on the organ at the time!

First Service taken by Rev. Lowell Karnes, 2 August 2009

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From left, greeting parishioners at the door, with Session Clerk John Graham, and talking to the children. (Photos: Graeme Kitto)

Farewell to Neil and Beverley Johnston
Sunday 26 April saw the final service preached by Rev Neil Johnston before he entered into his well-deserved retirement.
A combined Kiwi-Korean service was held, followed by a farewell ceremony and a Parish lunch in the Cattanach Hall

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A portion of the crowd gathered for lunch, and a presentation from members of the Korean congregation.

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Session Clerk John Graham assisting with the donning of Neil's gift, a beekeeping suit,
and a suitably attired Neil and Beverley.

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Hyun Jung Sun directing the Korean Men's Choir, and Nick Nelson giving his address.


Harp Concert by Robin Ward
A wonderful concert by London-based Kiwi Robin Ward, playing classical music and folk tunes on his triple harp on 24 February 2009.
Photos show Robin explaining the intricacies of the triple harp to interested audience members during the interval.

Garden Luncheon Garden Luncheon

Garden Luncheon at the Carmichael's
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Renaissance Singers and Friends
Hamilton Harps Renaissance Mine Accord

A wonderful Advent concert on 6 December with (from L) Hamilton Harps, Renaissance Singers, Mine Accord. Apologies to choir Woven, whose photos were blurred!


100th Anniversary of Waikato Presbytery
Hamilton Harps Renaissance

The first Waikato Presbytery meeting was at St Andrews in December 1908. To celebrate, a re-enactment of part of the meeting was held on 2 December 2008.


Summer Flowers
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Well, they're not really events, but these flowers in the gardens at St Andrew's are worth recording.