Weekly Notices - 7 June 2026
Dear Everyone,
This my first Sunday with you. Over the next few months I will try to get to know each of you, as I learn the different ways of each church. Please be patient with me as I try to remember your names. If I ask you your name more than twice, don't be offended!
I've spent the past week reading through vestry minutes and AGM papers - yes sometimes they are actually useful - to help me understand the journey you as a parish have been on. I get the impression it has been a bit of a rough road over the last year and the road ahead looks to be even more challenging. It is not often that a parish has to face the possibility of selling a church building and the land it is on.
In Acts 1:14 we read that after Jesus left them, the disciples "continued with one accord in prayer and supplication..." The phrase "with one accord" is the translation of an unusual Greek word "homo-thy-madon". It literally means "to rush along in unison." The picture is of an orchestra with many different instruments each having their own part but harmonising with the rest under the direction of the conductor.
The Holy Spirit is our great conductor. We all have our own hopes and fears for the future. As we learn to listen and follow Him, we will be able to pray "with one accord". We know the result. The power of the Holy Spirit is released and we will begin a journey that will be so much greater and more exciting than we could ever imagine.
Stay tuned.
Peter
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
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.
Hope House: In other news, I have organised to have a guest speaker at St Saviour’s on Sunday June 14th, Carey Ewing from the Hope House project in Hornby. I am sure it will be most interesting and encouraging to hear about the work they are doing. I have let Gina and Jean know but will remind them again next vestry meeting that we do not need a guest clergy for that service. See Sarah for more information.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: You, O Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8
Prayer of the Day: O God, from whom all good things come; grant that, by your inspiration, we may discern what is right, and by your merciful guiding may do it; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Genesis 12:1-9 & Matthew 9:18-26
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).
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.
