Weekly Notices - 19 October
Dear family in Jesus
Isn't it so true that sometimes/often(?) we give up our lives with Active work whilst all around us people are thirsty for something more in life, that can only come with knowing, really knowing Jesus. We can be seduced into wasting the life Jesus won for us in our rest-less activities.
We are actually called to be entirely Jesus's. When we give him our life, our heart, we give him all that we are, after all He paid for it once for all of us, on that cross. We can fully accept His offer of forgiveness, and truly repent. And then He gives us His gift of life in Him and with Him here on His earth and then in heaven (if we are faithful to our relationship with him).
He does not call you and I to special work; He calls us to Himself. Hear what Alice is saying to us this morning @St Paul’s West Melton or ask her for a copy of her epistle.
What am I?
Abraham commenced it
Moses commanded it
Malachi continued it
Paul counted it
Jesus commended it
What Am I?
Launchpad.kiwi - (Bibles in Schools) https://launchpad.kiwi
We submitted a Launchpad package to Templeton Primary school last month, requesting us to do presentations to the children. We are now waiting for the School Board to approve it. Once it is approved, we will be able to do presentations in Templeton Primary School. If you, or you know someone who may be interested in being a presenter (with online training), please contact Tru, 022 69 20113 for further information.
Gold and Silver Camp 50 plus
Friday 13 February to Wednesday 18 February 2026. A wonderful for a refreshing holiday in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds with a chance to unwind and be encouraged as we open God's word each morning. For further details talk to Jean or Gina.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: 'Continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you have learned it' (2 Timothy 3:14)
Prayer of the Day: Everliving God, conform our wills freely to yours, and direct our hearts to share your glory by our undivided service; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 & Luke 18:1-8
Parish News
Time 4 You
Tuesday 21 October at 1.15pm, Meet at St Columba’s Church car park. We will be visiting the Ilam Gardens to see the beautiful flowers.
Afternoon tea provided, if you have a thermos bring it along for afternoon tea, shared transport. Gold coin donation to cover costs.
All welcome. Contact Gina on 027 766 5073 for more information
NO CRAFT GROUP/DAY this month/October
As it falls on Labour Weekend. See you in November.
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.
