Weekly Notices - 11 May 2025
"Yes, Lord you know I love you" Jesus says “feed my lambs”;
Which lambs?
Some say lambs may be baby believers who need to be nurtured, and gently lovingly nudged along on a real journey with Jesus (because just believing is something even the demons do!)
However, there's other sheep which Jesus talks about in John:10:16.
Could this be an “unreached” people group?
"I must get them and bring them into the sheepfold" He says.
What do you think Jesus wants you to do about these other sheep?
The “unreached sheep?”
Who are they and where are they?
The” unreached sheep” may well be your Muslim or Hindu neighbours in your immediate neighbourhood.
Jesus said, “I must get them and bring them into the sheepfold.”
It sounds like it is not an option but an urgent matter.
We are to be Jesus to others “I must get them”. “Must” is a command.
Obviously, it’s us who "must” do this.
How about it?
Are you willing to do anything, go anywhere for him, speak with anyone he nudges you about?
Or do you feel some fear, or lack of confidence or 'don't know what the heck to say' or (especially) know what to say to their objections?
So, do you love Him? :) :D
And of course we would do anything for the one we love the most, right!
With love, in His Grip T (Trusella)
From May 11th the service times are as follows:
St Paul’s: 8.45am, St Columba’s: 11am, St Saviour’s: 5pm
The following below is well worth browsing: http://jjohn.com/pages/share-my-faith. This website is easy to read and the video clip is excellent too.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: Shine forth from your throne upon the cherubim; restore us O God; show us the light of your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80:1, 3) [NZPB, p. 597]
Prayer of the Day: God of comfort and compassion, lead us to the fellowship of heavenly joys, so that your humble flock may follow where the brave Shepherd has led the way and is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Acts 9:36-43 & John 10:22-30
Parish News
Time 4 u: Tuesday 20 May 2025
1.30pm with afternoon tea to follow. This month our guest speaker is from the Christchurch Charity Hospital.
Next Parish Monthly Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church - 9:15am: 3 June 2025
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Prayer for Leading Your Church into Growth
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.
