Weekly notices - 17 Sept 2023
Welcome
It’s great to have you join us this morning. A special welcome to you if you are new here. We hope you’ll stay around after the service and say hi.
Kia tau te rangimarie,
Carolyn.
Today’s service
This week we begin a five week series on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission. These are inspiring statements that remind us of who we are called to be as a community. They are: To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom; To teach, baptise and nurture new believers; To respond to human need by loving service; To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation; and To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
Notices
Building updates
It's been really exciting to see progress on the new community facility being built at All Saints. The new driveway is nearly usable and this Tuesday they are due to pour the first part of the foundations—this is for the 'modules' which contain the toilets and storage to the side of the main part of the building. As the building progresses look out for potential hazards such as: Trip hazards from uneven footing; Construction works in the church driveway, car park, and landscaped areas; Construction materials in different areas about the property; Vehicle/machine movement about the site.
Please help keep everyone safe by being mindful that the property is changing; Please stay out of construction areas marked by construction fences, road cones, and other barriers; Drive slowly and carefully around site;Let church staff know if you ever spot something you feel is unsafe; and remind your children to stay away from the construction zone. Thanks!
Giving
We are so grateful to all those who contribute financially to the life of the church. You are helping to ensure that All Saints can continue to thrive and grow for future generations.
If you would like to join those who give regularly, you can find all the details you’ll need on the Giving Page.
Eco Church
Weekly tip:
Buying second hand is a great way to avoid supporting systems of unfair labour, fast fashion, waste via packaging, and can mean a better quality product for your money. Try op shops, used book stores, Trade Me, FB marketplace, garage sales, Freecycle or Olio next time you're shopping.
Soft Plastic recycling
Bring along your soft plastics to drop off in the black collection bin at the church entrance on Sunday mornings. The Eco Church group will take it to a local collection point to be made into fence posts for farms and vineyards. More info: www.recycling.kiwi.nz
What’s On
There is a wide range of groups happening every week. Here are a few updates but you can see the full list on the What’s On page.
Prayer meeting
This Thursday 9.30am. Come and pray for the church and for each other. All Welcome.
Craft Group
A Craft Group is running on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Dawn for more info.
Young Adults Group
All Saints Young Adults will meet next on Thursday 20th September for a BYO curry at 6.30pm, 15 Seagrave place.
Prayer & Readings
Prayer of the Week
Readings for next week
Deut 6:4-9 & 21-25, Psalm 25:1-15, Acts 8:26-38, Matthew 28:8-20
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. Just fill in this quick online Prayer Request form