Weekly Notices - 15 September 2024
This Sunday Les and Margi are on holiday. The Reverends David and Don will be preaching at the services across the parish.
One of the hardest things to do in parish ministry is to finish. The writer of Ecclesiastes said, “there is a right time for everything under heaven” (The Message). When I came to the parish it was a Macedonian call (Acts 16:6-10). Then quite unexpectedly at the beginning of this year I had that same call to hand on the work. In the past few months a lot of prayer has gone into how this might happen. I’m confident that God has great things planned for this parish and I will look expectantly to see how they are fulfilled in the years ahead.
I’m thinking that we will all be thinking about the way ahead for the parish next year. While we will talk about it, I want to encourage you to keep the parish in prayer and perhaps meet up with others to pray. I will be working diligently on seeking to fill the preaching roster through December and January. Bishop Peter and Archdeacon Nick will be looking ahead into next year.
Les.
Today’s service
Sentence: For what will it profit to gain the whole world and forfeit your life? (Mark 8:36)
Prayer of the day: Holy and eternal God,' Give us such trust in your sure purpose, That we measure our lives Not by what we have done or failed to do, But by our faithfulness to you. Amen.
Readings: James 3:1-12 & Mark 8:27-38
Parish News
Living Faith Conference - 9:30–5pm on Saturday October 26
Venue: Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium
Register online: https://bit.ly/LivingFaithConference
Cost: $40 Adults | Students & Children are free
More info: West Melton - ask Ross or Les, Templeton - ask Justine, Hornby - ask Gina or Les
Let’s get a couple of car loads together and be refreshed and inspired for a new beginning, and have fun as we intentionally seek God’s will for our parish. Let Justine know once you have registered so we can organise transport.
St Columba’s Church Service Data Team
We need two people to learn how to use the data projector and sound system. You would need to have some computer skills and be able to set up the schedule on your weeks on. Please talk with Margi about becoming a member of the team, as training will be required.
Time 4 U - 1:30pm - 3pm on Tuesday 17th September
Kaye will be sharing her experience about her trip to Antarctica. Afternoon tea, all welcome. Click here for more info.
Craft Group 10am - 3pm on Saturday, 28 September
Bring along your activity or just come for a natter. Click here for more info.
Parish Monthly Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church - 9:15am on Tues Sept 24
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Prayer for leading your church into growth
God of mission, Who alone brings growth to your Church, Send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, Joy to our worship, and power to our witness. Help our parish churches to grow in numbers, In spiritual commitment to you, And in service to our local community. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
News from around the Diocese
See Anglican e-life: http://anglicanlife.org.nz/publications/e-life/
Helpful info
Groups
It’s easy to connect and get involved with some great social and faith-focused groups that meet regularly across the parish. You can find out about all our regular groups on our Groups page. If you have any questions, just click the contact button to connect with the group’s organiser.
Recycling
Batteries and used light bulbs can go into the battery box in your church. These are taken to Mitre 10 for recycling.
Soft, dry clean plastics can be recycled at the Warehouse or New World, in a bin inside the door and get made into fence posts. You can find more participating store locations here. This is any plastic you can fold up in your hand.
Pastoral Care
Need meals or other in-home pastoral support? Please contact the Parish Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.
In-Home Communion
If parishioners can't attend church but would still like to have communion, this can be brought to you at your home or rest home. Please get in touch with the Home Communion Co-ordinator to organise this.
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. See the ‘Prayer Support’ section on the Help & Support page for more information on how we can help with your prayer needs. There are confidential and anonymous options available.