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Minutes of the General Assembly 2012 He began his ministry in Ranfurly as a bachelor at the beginning of 1942, which he described as the longest year of his life. After a 19 month engagement, Helen Marion Miller, daughter of Rev Thomas Miller of S. Stephen’s, North Dunedin, curtailed her studies at Otago University without finishing her Arts degree and married Morris on 3 March 1943. Together they endured the record cold Maniototo winter of 1943. There began their large and diverse family. Robert, who also became a Presbyterian minister, and Alastair, who became a surgeon, were born in Ranfurly. Judith (a nurse), Philip (a recording engineer), Natalie (a teacher and musician) and Oliver (an automotive technical and service manager) were born in Edendale. Penelope (a physiotherapist) and Simon (a former policeman and international aid-worker) were born in Auckland. In his youth, Morris had been a fine hockey player who won an Auckland University blue, played for New Zealand Universities, and represented Otago and Southland in provincial competitions. He coached the Maniototo women’s hockey team that went on to win the K Cup, the New Zealand women’s championship, in the 1950s and 60s. During their Edendale years, Morris and Marion were notable competitors in the Mataura Valley tennis competition. The Edendale town council gifted a tennis pavilion to the local club in recognition of their support for the youth of the district. After their move to Auckland, they actively supported their children’s schooling, sporting, recreational, university and vocational involvements. Family members were prominent in the Auckland Presbyterian Bible Class Harrier Club, one of Auckland’s best running clubs in the 1960s. In retirement in 1981, Morris and Marion undertook a memorable overseas trip to Singapore, Seychelles, Kenya, Israel, England, Scotland and the United States, visiting missionaries, friends and relatives. Morris’ distinctive and most lasting contributions include his emphasis on expository biblical preaching, his moderating influence in church controversies, his upholding of family values, and his and Marion’s legendary hospitality. Their welcoming home was experienced not only by their extended family but by countless friends and visitors. They provided a conservative but supportive family environment, marked by familiarity with the Bible, daily family prayer, Sunday church attendance, and generous hospitality. In retirement, they hosted a very diverse home group until shortly before their move to Selwyn Village at the beginning of 2009. A modest and patient man, Morris showed a remarkable capacity to be nonjudgmental, to adapt to changing times, and to allow for other theological viewpoints and practice. He led a disciplined life. He was always respectful of others, slow to anger, wise and thoughtful in counsel. He chose his words carefully and had a gentle humour. He remained a gentleman to the last. When he died, Morris was succeeded by a wife, eight children, 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren, all with memories of unforgettable tribal holidays in places as diverse as Pounawea in the Catlins, Uretiti in Bream Bay, and Whananaki in Northland, as well as at the family’s classic Kiwi bach at Pinewoods Motor Park, Redbeach. A man of faith, he would credit God for his long life and enduring legacy. “From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children” (Psalm 103:1) 58 Session 2
Minutes of the General Assembly 2012 Anniversaries of Ordination The Assembly Clerk moved, it was seconded and agreed: [12.010] That the General Assembly acknowledge the following: Anniversaries of ordination and that the Moderator convey the warm congratulations and greetings of the Assembly to those for whom these milestones will be celebrated before the next Assembly: 1943 (70 years anniversary as at 2013): Rev Lorna Abberley, Rev Dr Sir Lloyd Geering, Rev Roderick Madill 1944 (70 years anniversary as at 2014): Rev Fergus Hume, Rev William Moore, Rev Ernest Brown 1948 (65 years anniversary as at 2012): Rev Nancy Heginbotham, Rev Douglas Riddle 1953 (60 years anniversary as at 2013): Rev James Batterby, Rev Nora Calvert, Rev Lester Reid 1954 (60 years anniversary as at 2014): Rev Denzil Brown, Sr Catherine Morley, Rev Robert Simpson, Rev Stuart McKenzie, Rev Bill Lindsay, Rev Lawrence Hampton 1958 (55 years anniversary as at 2013): Rev Dallas Clark, Rev Eric Chapman, Rev Graeme Murray, Rev Ewing Stevens, Rev Doreen Riddell, Rev Grahame Drummond, Rev John Sinclair, Rev William Francis 1959 (55 years anniversary as at 2014): Rev Norman Knipe, Rev Allan Morgan, Rev Barrie MacCuish, Rev Martin Cleland, Rev John Allen 1963 (50 years anniversary as at 2013): Rev Gowrie Grant, Rev Roy McKenzie, Very Rev Dr Ian Breward, Rev Dr Robert Murphy, Rev Ian Robertson, Very Rev Alister Rae 1962 (50 years as at 2014): Rev Robert Fendall, Rev Alistair Harray, Rev Scott Thomson, Rev Douglas Anderson, Rev Irving Rutherford, Rev Denis Gordon, Rev Ron Townsend, Rev Ian Fleming. The Assembly Clerk moved, it was seconded and agreed: [12.011] That the following Church Courts be given permission to meet during Assembly: Hutt City Uniting Congregation, Annual General Meeting, Sunday 7 October. Changes to the Ministerial Roll: 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2012 The Assembly Clerk moved, it was seconded and agreed: [12.012] That the General Assembly confirms the changes to the ministerial roll. Licensing 2010 Mr Nyalle Paris, Ordinand, Southern Presbytery, to Licentiate, Southern Presbytery, 3 December 2010. Session 2 59
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