Weekly Notices - 20 October 2024
It’s that time of the year when although Christmas is two months away, time seems to be speeding up. With this in mind we are busy planning for events that will happen in this last part of the year.
We want to alert you to the Memorial Service which is to be held on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 pm at St Columba’s. It is a time to remember those who have died not only in this past year but also those who we still hold dear in our hearts over many years. Please think about who you could invite along as we are keen to renew connections.
Have you had a chance to check out the new website yet and Facebook page too? Both are now up and running.
Looking at this week’s gospel reading: James and John behave like a couple of self-entitled yobs as if Jesus words of previous weeks have gone completely over their heads. When the other disciples catch up with what’s going down on social media they are none too pleased. We see their ambitions but need to ask what about ours. Jesus said of himself “the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.”
Can we aspire to do less than this?
Les.
Today’s service
Sentence: For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many (Mark 10:45)
Prayer of the day: Almighty God, you reign over all things and have created each one of us in your own image. Assist your people to give to earthly rulers and powers what belongs to them and to give our allegiance and ourselves to you alone, the one whose image is imprinted on every human soul. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God now and for ever. Amen
Readings: Job 38:1-7, 34-41 & Mark 10:35-45
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.
Mission Stall: At all 3 churches on October 20. Donations are gratefully received.
Memorial Service: Wednesday 13 November, 2024
7pm at St Columba’s Church, Hornby.
Please RSVP before the 6 November to the parish office email: office@hornbyanglican@org.nz
No Craft Group for October
at St Columba due to Labour Weekend.
Parish Monthly Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church - 9:15am on Tues Oct 29
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Prayer for the Regeneration of Our Diocese
As the kotuku gently rests upon the tree, come Holy Spirit and rest upon us as we pray for the regeneration of our Diocese.
Silence
Everliving God, through your Spirit you constantly renew the whole creation; bring regeneration to your Diocese of Christchurch, grant us courage to grow disciples of Jesus, give us vision to reach young people and their families, and strengthen us to create vibrant communities of faith. All this we ask in Jesus’ name. 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
Used batteries can be placed in the boxes in each church or taken to Mitre 10
Soft plastics can be dropped off at participating store locations. 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.