Weekly Notices - 25 August 2024
Every Sunday is important in the life of the parish.
This Sunday has something special going on at St Saviour’s. We are baptising and welcoming Akadius into the family of God. When a baby or young child is baptised the child cannot make the decision to follow Jesus. This means that the parents are making a decision on the child’s behalf. When the child is old enough it is hoped that the Christian input into their life will lead them to accepting Jesus as their Saviour and Lord.
Please pray for Aki and Alanis as they seek to help young Akadius to grow his faith. Pray also for Judy and Xhandrix who are the godparents. Judy has another role as well as she is Akadius’ grandmother.
Next Saturday, August 31, we have our Cake and Produce Stall at Templeton School Fair (11 am-3 pm). Normally this would be organised and ably led by Jean.
However Jean is in hospital recovering from a stroke. Can you help both with baking et cetera, being a collection point and perhaps being a friendly face on the stall on the day. Please talk with Karen, Justine, or Les about this.
Les.
Today’s service
Sentence: Choose this day whom you will serve (Joshua 24:15)
Prayer of the day: God of Israel old and new, write in our hearts the lessons of your law; prepare our minds to receive the gospel made visible in your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
Readings: Ephesians 6:10-20 & John 6:56-69
Parish News
Cake and Preserves Stall at Templeton Primary School Fair - 11am-3pm Saturday August 31
The school has kindly offered us a site for a table at their school fair. We need donations of cake, slices, jam, pickles, chutneys et cetera. Please contact Karen, Justine, or Les for further information.
Parish Prayer Meeting - Aug 27th 9:15am—10:30am, at St Saviour’s Hall, Templeton
Please join us for a cuppa and prayer for the Parish and the Diocese. This is a monthly event. If you need transport please contact Justine.
Craft Group 10am-3pm Saturday, August 31
Bring along your activity or just come for a natter. Tea and coffee provided BYO lunch. Gold coin donation to cover costs. Inquiries to Gina.
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Service of Lament - 7pm September 5 - Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street
A Diocesan Service of Lament. This service is our opportunity to lament the abuse that occurred to individuals while in the care of our church.
Prayer for the regeneration of our Diocese
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
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.