Weekly Notices - 15 February 2026
Dear Parishioners
“Speak for thy servant is listening” said little Samuel (1 Samuel Chapter 3 verse 10 onwards)
In a relationship we need to want to listen if we are really going to listen, is that not so?
In our relationship with Jesus (harkening back to God's word Sunday 1st February, as in walking WITH God, in the company of..) Jesus will feel our love and care just as a spouse or boy/girlfriend or a good friend would.
We listen to those we love.
Our neigbours will sublimely detect us caring about them if we are listening.
Listening to God certainly stretches me, how about you?
Do we write it down?
I immediately try to ASAP, because the gentle voice never repeats itself.
A child's attitude is instant listening (until they perhaps, modelling us 😒 , tune us out)
I want to always remain a child of God, one He is pleased with.
It’s funny being childlike, indeed I chuckle to myself, and also smile every time I see that oval mirror you have all seen from time to time.
[It will be up and shining next week! 🙂]
Paul wrote he was straining to finish running the race of life, not wanting to deviate from the path God has put him on. (from his letter to the Philippians Chapter 3)
Jesus says “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God” God’s way, the right, sane, adventurous way to live.
Jesus says “I have come that you (‘and you and you’) might have life and life to the full, ‘life to the max’ John Chapter 10 verse 10
Lois Allison had a full life! Whenever I visited her, we prayed together and she was a right good prayer! Lively sprightly and passionate about her love for Jesus.
I know she listened for His voice, I know she was instantly welcomed into his presence.
And her 97 body was transformed into a new body as promised. Woop woop 🙂
You and I are not idiots. God’s children listen because they actually know Him and have believed with trust and confidence in Him], and are persuaded that He is able to guard that which we entrust to Him until that day [when we stand before Him]
So, enjoy the relationship that Jesus offers you, be very grateful he died for you, paid for the sentence due to all of us, paid with his life, with His blood. And forgives us when we admit without excuses our wrongs and erases the record of our wrongs.
Patrick
Sunday February 22 Farewell Service
10.30am: Combined Service at St Columba's to farewell Patrick and T this is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Alpha Course coming up
Alpha Course
Starting Thursday 12 March at 7-8.30pm at St Saviour’s, Templeton, in the church hall.
Snacks and hot drinks provided.
Everyone is welcome.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord (Psalm 119:1)
Prayer of the Day: O God, you promise to abide with those who are just and pure in heart; give us your grace to live in such a way that we are a dwelling pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Sirach 15:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8 and Colossians 1:15-20
Parish News
Alpha Course
Starting Thursday 12 March at 7-8.30pm at St Saviour’s, Templeton, in the church hall. Snacks and hot drinks provided. Everyone is welcome.
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.
