Weekly Notices - 9 November
I was thrilled to hear from T about the buzz at last Sunday's worship across the parish, and too, at the outward looking lively discussions afterwards.
We must all take responsibility for being God’s Church in our districts. There can be no pew warmers (unless physically incapacitated) There are so so many people in our streets and over the back fence who are insulated against God. So nice enjoyable services cannot be our goal.
Daily our goal needs to be giving him our whole life so we can instantly respond when he beckons us about this neighbour or that neighbour, or the trolley boy/checkout person or anyone we come into contact with.
Urged by God the Holy Spirit, we must poke gently at the asbestos that has insulated and stopped them from waking up to think about Jesus. Because in the end it’s ALL about Jesus. Isn’t it?
We can only ooze Jesus if we are in love with him. When we are in love we bubble with love and it spills over. Doesn’t it?
That intimate love was demonstrated to us by that beautiful daughter of God (Luke 7) sensing the love that Jesus offers, publicly came and wept with love, tears of gratefulness that she was lovable; on her knees kissing his feet, an extraordinary display of affection. (loving him with all her heart, all her soul, all her strength as we are all born to do).
Jesus says (Luke 20) who needs marriage when we come into his presence after our death here on earth. He awaits us with so much love (so much love that it is another miracle we don’t dissolve and disappear into him).
Forget fairy stories about when we die and we'll reunite with some friends and some family.
Jesus says our focus will be riveted by being face to face with God.
All ecstasies and Intimacies then will be with the God, Father, Son and The Holy Spirit. Amen! Patrick
Patrick
If anyone ever wants the sermon notes, please ask and we are happy to get them to you
All Age Service Sunday 7 December. All are welcome. St Columba’s Church. 452 Main South Road
If you would like to add to St Saviour’s Templeton gift to Justine for Don’s Reserve on Bank Peninsula, please let Jean know asap. Deadline 16th November.
Justine did a couple of Home Communions, so who would like to be taught how to do that too? Please contact me asap because I will not be available to go unless I have someone with me ASAP.
Services across the Parish
This month will be a 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.
Let’s see how much we can clean up our credit to the Diocese this and next Sunday. Bring all you can afford as the scriptures say (for NZ’s blessed tax credit make sure your name is inside your envelope. If you need the form included in last week's pew sheet please just ask someone to get you one.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: I know that my Redeemer lives (Job 19:25)
Prayer of the Day: Luke 20:27-38
Readings: Psalm 145:16-20, Job 19:23-27a & Luke 20:27-38
Parish News
Time 4 U: Tuesday. 18th November 1.30pm at St Columba's: Guest speaker from Bell Lamb & Trotter, speaking on Water Cremation. Afternoon tea to follow. All Welcome. Contact Gina on 027 766 5073 for more information
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.
