Weekly notices - 24 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 continue a five week series on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission. I'm excited that during this series we are going to have two incredible guest speakers. I'm really looking forward to hearing them and I'd encourage you to mark the dates in your dairies;
Oct 8th - James Beck
James is the Part time A Rocha Liaison person for Eco Churches in Christchurch. He is also a church pastor and speaker.
You can check out his podcast on Spotify called: Ngā Here. This looks at questions about what our faith and what the Bible might have to say about the way that we live and about how we care for creation and each other, and questions about how Māori and Pākehā can learn from each other and grow together as we care for the whenua.
Oct 15th - Harry Steele
Harry is a Priest in England. He helps churches look at how they can be missional in their community. He runs conferences around the world and we are lucky that he is in Christchurch in the week before Oct 15th and is able to come a share with us on Sun Oct 15th. Harry is a great communicator. You can hear a message of his here; Rev Harry Steele: Turn to Jesus Podcast.
Notices
Building updates
Thank you so much to all those who are putting in time behind the scenes to iron out details of of the new building. We appreciate the skill and expertise you bring.
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:
Our All Saints garden helps reduce packaging and food miles, and connects us to the whenua and sustainable kai. Thanks to all who help keep it running!
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. You can see the full list on the What’s On page.
Readings for next week
Deut 24:14,15 & 17-22, Psalm 146, Acts 9:36-43, Matthew 22:36-40
Need prayer?
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