Resources available to visitors and members of The Order of St Luke in New Zealand.

The Order of St Luke the Physician in New Zealand

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The Logo means
Jesus, be to me
my Saviour (Healer)
my Leader (Dux)
my Light (Lux)
my King (Rex)
my Law (Lex)

The OSL in New Zealand provides resources for the teaching and encouragement of members in the practice of healing, both by intercessory prayer, prayer with the laying on of hands and anointing with specially blessed oil together with prayer and laying on of hands. These resources come in the form of:

Studies

Pamphlets

Cards

Periodicals

Pamphlets are available for viewing or printing as indicated below.
		Healing the Oppressed by Rev Frank Rigg Revised April 2006 This is an overview of ministry to those who are suffering from oppression and depression in any of their many forms by one who has been involved in this ministry for many years. It gives a step by step general procedure emphasising the need for those ministering to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
		Healing Printed 2005 Jointly produced by The Order of St Luke and The Bible Society in celebration of 40 years of OSL ministry in New Zealand.
		Alternative Healing by Rev Frank Rigg Revised 2004 A call for Wisdom and Discernment in evaluating alternative therapies.
		Equipped for Membership in the OSL NZ by Rev Derek Lightbourne Printed 2003 This is a set of guidelines for Chaplains and new Members in preparation for Full Membership.
		Code of Common Understanding between OSL and the Churches Printed February 2003 Approved by the Executive of the OSL for Common Understanding of the Practice of the Ministry of Healing.
		Stress Without Strain by Rev Doug Burt Reprinted 2003 Recognising that stress is normal to life and learning to work through the strains it causes.
		Anointing with oil for Healing by Rev Derek Lightbourne Printed 2000 The history and practice of the use of blessed oil for anointing the sick.
		For Those Who Have Received the Laying-on of Hands Revised 1999 Some guidance for those who have received the laying-on of hands and learning to grow in the faith giving thanks to God
		What OSL Teaches about Healing by Rev Derek Lightbourne Printed 1996 A study leaflet on the Biblical basis for the Ministry of Healing.
		Herbs and Healing by John and Margaret Merrylees Printed 1996 From the Bible God's provision of herbs for the good of his creation down through the ages.
		The Healing Touch of Music by Lee Seong Eun, from OSL Korea Printed 1996 From the time that David played the harp to soothe Saul's mood music has been used as a means of ministering to the sick.
		Christ-Centred Healing by Rev Frank Rigg A brief introduction for seekers on the Biblical background of God's healing.
		The Hands are His Further guidance for those who have received the laying-on of hands and learning to grow in the faith giving thanks to God.
		10 Reasons Some reasons for becoming a Member of The Order of St Luke.
		Healing Ministry through Jesus Christ In the Order of St Luke An introduction for enquirers giving a brief overview of the establishing and life of the Order in New Zealand.
		Reaching Out Some suggestions on reaching out to the churches to spread the Healing Gospel through the OSL.
		Prayers for Those Going Into Hospital from Prayers for Healing by John Gunstone A selection of prayers to meet the needs of patients at various stages of their hospital stay.
		Illness - Faced and Overcome by Rev Andrew Pearce (1) God is Concerned (2) Accepting God's Care (3) Returning Home 3 pamphlets covering (1) learning that we are God's creation and that He cares for our welfare; (2) putting our trust in God to help us in all things, especially in our bodily, mental and spiritual health; and (3) taking that learning and trust with us as we return to life in the world giving thanks for the sacramental ministry of healing available through the Church and OSL.
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