Weekly Notices - 3 November
Some are asking ‘what is happening with services in December/January?’. While there is still some time to go before we get there I want to share some good news with you. I have been seeking to fill in all the sermon slots. This begins by praying that this would be done with the Lord’s help.
Then quite unexpectedly an email arrived from someone who said, “they felt compelled to help.” Other gaps have been filled organically, but January 19, 2025, was vacant when an enquiry came as to whether that specific date was available (thank you Lord). Now there are now just three slots to fill over the entire parish. One is the first Sunday in December and the other two are the first two Thursday services in December. Please keep praying that all will fit seamlessly into place.
Last Saturday 370 Anglicans joining together for the Living Faith Conference. Ten people were able to go from our parish, Justine, Don, Denise, Jean, Karen, Deborah, Glenys, Doris, Margi, and Les. The focus of the conference was how do we get alongside people and relate. I encourage you to talk with anyone who was there for some insight on this.
Les.
Today’s service
Sentence: Know what is the hope to which God has called you, what are the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of God's power in us who believe. (Ephesians 1:18-19)
Prayer of the day: Eternal God, you have always taken men and women of every nation, age and colour and made them saints; like them, transformed, like them, baptised in Jesus' name, take us to share your glory. Amen.
Readings: Ruth 1:1-18 & Mark 12:28-34
Parish News
Memorial Service: Wednesday 13 November, 2024 - 7pm at St Columba’s Church, Hornby.
Come and light a candle in memory of your loved one.
Please RSVP before the 6 November to the parish office email: office@hornbyanglican@org.nz
Cake Stall - Parish Fundraiser at The Greater Hornby Market - 10-2pm on Saturday 9 November
At Te Manu Tukutuku, South Hornby School, 35 Amyes Road, Hornby
Parish Monthly Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church - 9:15am on Tues November 26
Responses from the St Saviour’s Prayer Community
1. Challenge ‘the men of the parish’ to begin praying for a bloke who is yet to know Jesus.
2. Encourage one another in the Lord Jesus. Seek to speak encouragingly to someone each day.
If you have a response from your prayer time with Jesus to share with the church, please do so, it is one way of encouraging each other.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!!
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.