Weekly notices - 18 Feb 2024
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
Today we are joined by the Bishop of Christchurch, Dr Peter Carrell. Carolyn is recognised for her missional coaching within the Diocese and presented with a letter of authority, giving her licence to continue this work, supporting and encouraging other clergy with mission, until 2025.
We find out a bit about the Bishop and he takes us through the story of the baptism of Jesus.
Breaking the passage down to its 3 parts; baptism, the wilderness and mission.
The Bishop demonstrates, that just as Jesus did not stop being loved by God when he is was in the wilderness, there may be tough times following God for us, but we are still loved by Him and we are called to endure.
Mark 1:9-15
Notices
Church Camp
Come and join the fun at Church Camp 1-3 March. We have a few spaces left in cabins and plenty of room for tents and caravans. Sign-ups close 23 Feb.
Other Events
Treaty of Waitangi Series
There are 2 sessions left of Dallas Harema’s interactive and immersive kōrero about pre-Treaty history, Te Tiriti, the impact of Christianity and colonisation among Māori, and diving into some of the differences between Māori and Pākehā worldviews.
Whether you’re a novice or want to remind yourself of our history and present as a nation, you’re welcome to come along!
Dates: Thurs Feb 22 and 29
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Linwood Avenue Union Church, 378 Linwood Avenue
Cost: Koha to attend each evening (you can come to 1 or all 4 nights)
Building Update
Our stage two building consent is finally through. Over the next few weeks you’ll see the back half of the floor panels go down, then more ceiling and roof panels arrive onsite, before the final concrete foundation is poured and the main structure starts going up.
There may be occasional closures of the carpark during this time to accommodate the heavy vehicles required. There is plenty of alternative on street parking available around the church, please take extra care of vehicles when at Church during this time.
Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits
As we return to our usual two services on Sunday, our morning tea stocks are running low. If you are able to donate some biscuits it would be greatly appreciated!
Regular Services
The next service at St Marks will be Sun 3rd Mar.
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.
What’s On
You can find out about all our regular events on our What’s On page.
Visit our church calendar to find out when our groups are running.
Readings for next week
Gen 17:1-7,15-16 Ps 22:23-31 Rom 4:13-25 Mark 9:2-9
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