Weekly Notices - 23 March 2025
My wife T and I bring you greetings from West Africa (The Gambia and Liberia)
I come from a small multi church background, Foxton and Diamond Harbour parishes, we are both really looking forward to meeting you, and listening to you and listening to what the Lord may want to say to you.
I was born and bred in Lyttelton, and T and I met in Darwin online.
Our joint fb profile is PA Chrisp and samaritana West Africa is an insight to what is our life’s work.
ALL Glory to Jesus. In His grip
Patrick and T (Trusella)
This week Rev’d Glenda Hicks will be preaching at St Columba’s, Hornby and St Saviour’s, Templeton. There will be a praise service at St Paul’s West Melton.
Today’s service
Sentence: We have rebelled against the Lord our God who still shows mercy and forgiveness. (Daniel 9:9) [NZPB, 576]
Prayer of the Day: God, the source of all our strength; watch over us within and without, that in body we may be protected from all adversity, and in mind cleansed from all destructive thoughts; through our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 & Luke 13:1-9
Parish News
Lenten Discussions: Tuesday’s March - April 2025
St Saviour’s Church Hall: 9.15am. Booklet are $10. Contact Justine for more details.
Craft Group: Saturday 29th March, 10am-3pm
Bring along your activity or just come for a natter. Tea and coffee provided BYO lunch. Gold coin donation to cover costs. Further inquiries to Gina.
MISSION STALL with a difference
Combined Service at 10.30am Sunday, March 30, when we welcome Rev’d Patrick.
No White Elephant etc please. We have been gifted a beautiful handmade patchwork quilt made by Jane at Curious Cove. Bring along your wallets. Purchase a Lucky Number $2 a ticket, buy as many as you like.
Parish Monthly Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church - 9:15am on last Tuesday of the month: 25 March 2025
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Pray for the Regeneration of the 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.
