Weekly Notices - 9 March 2025
This week Rev’d John Sheaf will be preaching at St Columba’s, Hornby, Rev’d Don Pilgrim is preaching at St Saviour’s, and Archdeacon Mark Chamberlain will be preaching at St Paul’s Church, West Melton.
This week’s reading is Luke 4:1-13 where Jesus goes into the wilderness for 40 days and he is faced with temptation.
Today’s service
Sentence: Lord be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning; our salvation in time of distress. (Isaiah 33:2)
Prayer of the Day: God of the desert, Jesus was led by the Spirit to fast forty days in the wilderness and was tempted as we are, yet without sin; give us grace to observe the disciplines of Lent; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who is alive with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Romans 10:8b-13 & Luke 4:1-13
Parish News
Lenten Discussions: Tuesday 11 March 2025
St Saviour’s Church Hall: 9.15am. Booklet are $10. Contact Justine for more details.
Hello Hornby: Saturday 15 March - Wycola Park
12noon to 3.00pm. St Columba’s has an area booked and is having a colouring competition. Come and join us.
If you could spare an hour to be area, please let Gina know.
Time 4 U: Tuesday 18th March
We are going to Rangiora Museum. Cost $15 plus donation to car driver includes afternoon tea. Meet at St Columba’s 12.30pm. Shared transport. We need to know numbers please contact Gina.
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…
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.
