Weekly Notices - 26 October
On November 30th it will be 33 years since I was consecrated, set apart to be a deacon and a priest. Never in all that time have I had the occasion or embarrassment to teach about tithing and free will offerings.
However our vestry has asked me to do just that because the Diocese has had to extend us increasing credit in order to pay for what it costs to run this parish. The outstanding credit is some 20,000.
In a sweet short parallel, the rates that homeowners pay covers "roads, rats and rubbish" services. In other words, because we want a nice city with parks and running water etc etc we know we each ought to pay a portion.
IF we really actually do want help to bring people to Jesus, to know him, to be saved from their sins; then we need all sorts of leaders to do that, whether part-time or full time: lay and ordained leaders must be set aside to get us to do that reaching out and sharing the news about Jesus. (See Galatians 6:6 & 1 Tim 5:17-18)
The alternative options are unthinkable.
Could all who have held a Lay Ministers license in the past please get in contact with me immediately.
Next week will be an opportunity to update your conscience 😊 Please pray hard, listen [with ear muffs on 😊 ] and look seriously at the bank account he has given you to be a good and faithful steward of.
Let each of us come next week with an intention to outdo ourselves in trusting Jesus and showing him our love, because he saved yours and my soul and has been so so good to each of us.
Patrick
All Age Service Sunday 2 November. All are welcome. St Columba’s Church. 452 Main South Road
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: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts. Psalm 84:1
Prayer of the Day: Mark 10:17-27
Readings: Sirach 35, & Mark 10:17-27
Parish News
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.
