Weekly Notices - 14 June 2026
Are You Getting Enough Good Food?
Dear Everyone,
We all know how important it is to avoid filling up on junk food and ultra processed foods. What we eat and how we eat affects our whole body and well being. What is true for the body is also true for our spiritual well being. Jesus said "It is written man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4) He was quoting Deuteronomy 8:3 when Moses was reminding the people of the lesson God had taught them over the past 40 years that their survival and well being relied not on finding food for themselves but obeying God's word.
We need to eat good food everyday. But are you feeding your spirit on God's written word the Bible everyday? I find that when you get busy and the pressure is on it is very easy for that daily appointment with God's word to slip down the list of things to do and eventually drop off the bottom.
Your mobile phone can be a source of endless junk "food" but it can also be a useful tool to help you connect with God and His word. I strongly recommend you download the "Lectio 365 App". It comes from Pete Greig and the 24/7 prayer movement. Three times a day (morning, midday and evening) you get a reminder to open the app. Each prayer time includes short scripture readings and some prayers. It encourages you to allow the Lord to speak directly to you through His word. It helps you to bring your focus back to the Lord in the middle of all the busy-ness and refresh your spirit.
It's free and available through your phone's App store. If you find reading difficult or you are driving, it has an audio option so you can just listen.
Blessings, Peter
Lectio 365
A Prayer for the Future of our Parish: God of all hope, you have inspired your people in times past with visions of a good future and given them energy and resolve to achieve great things for your kingdom; endow us with wisdom at this time of change in our parish, unite us in love, give us your guidance, and help us to follow where you lead. In the name of Jesus Christ, the pioneer of our faith, Amen.
Strengthen Faith Through Confirmation: A public declaration of faith in God and our Lord Jesus Christ can be a significant step in our discipleship and a way of strengthening faith. Recently, a St Paul’s parishioner expressed a desire to be confirmed and the Bishop has agreed to come and lead this special service on Sunday 26 July. If anyone else in the parish would like to be confirmed please contact me/Mark Chamberlain on 0274327474 and we can form a discipleship group and prepare for confirmation together.
What is Happening at St Saviour’s
We’d love to welcome a few more ladies into our weekly Bible study group. We meet once a week on Riwai Street for friendship, encouragement, and time in the Word together. It’s relaxed, supportive, and a lovely way to connect with other women. If you’re interested or want to know more, message or call Nicola on 0273267647
Young Adults Group - seeking new members: We have a small young adults group (ages 18-35) who would love to get to know new members. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining, please contact Sarah on 021 0267 6170.
Guest speaker Carey Ewing from Hope House project will be at St Saviour’s on Sunday June 14th. I am sure it will be most interesting and encouraging to hear about the work they are doing. See Sarah for more information.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand. Romans 5:1–2
Prayer of the Day: O God, the strength of all who hope in you; mercifully accept our prayers, and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do nothing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in following your commands we may please you in desire and in deed; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Genesis 18:1-15 & Matthew 10:1-15
Parish News
Time for You
Tuesday 16 June, 1.30pm at St Columba's Church Hall. For a Fun Beetle Afternoon.
For further information contact Gina 0277665073. All welcome.
What is happening at St Saviour’s
Young adults group at St Saviour’s - seeking new members
We have a small young adults group (ages 18-35) who would love to get to know new members. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining, please contact Sarah on 021 0267 6170.
Guest speaker from Hope House
Please join us on Sunday 14th June, 4pm, at St Saviour’s to hear from Carey Ewing, director of Te Whare Awhero/Hope House. The Te Whare Awero Trust runs a range of exciting community projects in the Greater Hornby area, from affordable counselling to longitudinal whānau support. Their mission is to bring "Good news for the poor, healing for the broken, peace for those who hurt, freedom for those imprisoned” (Luke 4:18-19).
Bible Study Group
We’d love to welcome a few more ladies into our weekly Bible study group. We meet once a week on Riwai Street for friendship, encouragement, and time in the Word together. It’s relaxed, supportive, and a lovely way to connect with other women. If you’re interested or want to know more, message or call Nicola on 0273267647
Mission—Craft Fair
Saturday 20 June,10am – 2pm, St Silas’ Church, Cnr Main North Rd & Tuckers Rd, Redwood, previously held at St Christopher’s Stalls include: White Elephant, Giftware, Vintage items, Pre-loved Clothes. Hamper Raffle - Something for everyone!
This event provides support for projects amongst the poor in Battambang and Pursat, Cambodia. Gold coin entry, under 12s free. Cash sales preferred, internet banking at stallholders' discretion. For enquiries or to book a stall, call Anne on 020 41184414
Next Prayer Meetings
Templeton will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of the month -
9:15am: at Jean’s place.
Hornby will be held on Wednesdays mornings -
Wednesday 10.30am, prayer gathering at Bolton's place
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.
