Weekly notices - 22 December 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 is the fourth Sunday of Advent is a day to remember those who prepared for the birth of Jesus, and to be ready to welcome him again.
Our Curate Cassie will be leading today's service as we read the The Magnificat from Luke Chapter 1, with the focus on Mary and Elizabeth, through whom God has chosen to begin the transformation of the world.
Today we also celebrate all those people who have volunteered to make this church function. We appreciate all of you, thank you!
Luke 1:39-55
Upcoming Events
Services over the summer holiday
Today is the last 10.30am service until we start back in February, we will still be holding our 9am service and service at St Marks on the 1st and third Sundays as usual.
Sun Jan 5th, Jan 12th, Jan 19th, Jan 26th - 9am service only
Sun Feb 2nd - 9am & 10.30am back with kids programme
Church Working Bees
As we get nearer to completion of the new community space, we need to some practical help with the finishing touches.
If you have the skills and / or time we would love to hear from you. Contact the office or Stephen Williams 021 177 8091 for more information on ways to help.
Sneak Peak Open Day | Sun 22 Dec
Come a get a preview of the new building after church. You must be over 16, able-bodied and wear closed shoes. Groups of 10-12 will have 15 min tours.
Painting Working Bee | Fri 27 Dec - Sun 29 Dec
Come for a few hours or full day. Lunch provided for full days.
Staycation! | Fri 24 Jan - Sat 25 Jan
All the fun of church camp without the rosters!
Join us at Church on Fri Jan 24th & Sat Jan 25th as we tackle the last jobs and start setting up for the opening of the new community space.
The BBQ will be going and kids are welcome to join in!
Notices
In Uganda, 10 million people live more than 5km from a healthcare facility: healthcare
'black holes'.
One Day Health launches basic, comprehensive health centers in these black holes, to provide consistent, high quality healthcare in the most remote, vulnerable communities.
Latest: Help open a new health center in Kumi, Uganda. Donate now to the OneDay Health GoFundMe page!
All Saints Community Building Fit Out
To be part of this exciting project visit out Gift Registry or visit our New Build page.
There is absolutely no item to small for you to contribute. The most important thing is for us all to take part.
Take a look at the progress we are making in the gallery below, including the vision for our Children’s Room / Therapy Space with it’s indoor tree house!
Wood!
We have had to remove some trees from our grounds due to rot and damage in recent bad weather.
If you would like to buy some, we are asking for $100 koha per trailer load. First in, First Served!
Account Name: All Saints Burwood Account Number: 01-0797-0059738-00 Particulars : Name Code : Koha Reference : Wood
Speak to Jemma in the office for pick up and payment.
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
1 Sam 2:18-20, 26 Ps 148 Col 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. Just fill in this quick online Prayer Request form