Weekly Notices - 23 November
Next Sunday’s Combined Parish—Healing Service at St Saviour’s, Templeton at 5pm is another invite from Jesus to “Come to me you that are heavy laden” (St Matthews Gospel 11 verse 30) and some of us possibly aren’t even aware we have a load on our heart that needs His healing touch.
I reluctantly used some harsh sounding words last Sunday about shameful stuff in this parish, especially but not only between congregations. Words like “grudges, negativity, snipping” and also individual things like grumpiness, complaining, prejudice, nay sayers, and luke warmness (Revelation 3:16)
I’m glad I didn’t get run out of town, which I think shows you and me that y’all know it’s the truth.
Its one thing to know the church is for sinners, not the righteous, but it’s another thing to have for you and I not speaking up and calling some of these sins out.
Confession is good, indeed it is very good for the soul, even to save your souls.
James 5:16 clearly says, “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” God assures us that while our relationship with him is personal, it's not private.
So, next Sunday please come with open hearts, the kind that God really loves.
If you need a lift, just ask! 😊 And it’s easier to keep your pot luck meal contribution from spilling if you have 2 hands to keep it safe.
Patrick
All Age Service Sunday 7 December. All are welcome. St Columba’s Church. 452 Main South Road
‘THANKYOU! Many thanks for your kind gift of teapot and mugs. The words on them are very true and appropriate “He gives me new strength”.Your support over the time since Donald’s death is appreciated and also during our time in the Parish. Your friendships will always remain important to me. May Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life, bless you and guide you always. Justine.
Carols in the Park - Templeton Community Carols on the lawn at 50 Kirk Rd, Templeton - St Saviour’s Church Starting at 4.30pm on Sunday 14 December 2025 .
Services across the Parish
This month will be a Combined Parish - Healing Service at St Saviour’s, Templeton 5pm 30th November. Rev Andrew Allan-Johns will preside.
Combined: On Sunday the 28th of December the Combined Service @St Paul’s, West Melton. Alice Jones (Ross’s better half) will be preaching.
Combined: On Sunday the 4th of January Rev Glenda Hicks will preside at St Colomba @10am.
Combined: On Sunday the 11th of January Rev Christine Allport will preside at St Saviour’s time to be confirmed.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: He shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land (Jeremiah 23:5)
Prayer of the Day: Stir Up Sunday Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people that, richly bearing the fruit of good works, they may by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our King. Amen
Readings: Matthew 13:44-52 & Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Parish News
CRAFT GROUP
Saturday 29 November , 10 am-3 pm, Bring along your activity or just come for a natter. Tea and coffee provided BYO lunch. Gold coin donation to cover costs. Further inquiries to Gina 027 766 5073
Templeton Community Games Night: Saturday 22 November: 6.30pm@St Saviour’s Church Hall. Kai and Fun, Outdoors games for kids if it’s not snowing! Bring your own board games if you want but we have plenty there. Enquiries Ph 0272727 919. All Welcome
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.
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.
