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Tena koutou katoa As we approach Māori Language Week (14-21 September) it is timely to remember that being able to share through a common language helps build relationships and understanding across cultures. Māori Language week encourages us in this regard. Let’s remember at this time our Church’s commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi as set…

    College Road     Worship site   Elder on Duty:  Noel Crawford Bible Reader:  Elaine Falconer Prayers for Others: Hermann Frank Sound: Anja Gordon Data:  Ken Falconer Door:  Garfield & Helen Hayes Flowers:  Joy Elliott Morning Tea:  Elaine Goodfellow &  Evi Frank Communion Set-up:  N/A Wai-iti Road     Worship site  Elder on Duty:  Grant Holland Readings:   Ngaire Pearce…

Mission Group:  –  **2 Date Alterations** –              Eatwell Birthday Gathering is now to     be held at Robert Harris Coffee                Lounge on Thursday 19 September,      NOT 20 September as previously                listed. –              Harvest Table start up time is now         Sunday 29 September.  We will be                         collecting funds for the St John’s …

As you know, Parish Council have been engaging in a thorough process of      discernment and consultation about the future sustainability of our parish life. One of the messages that emerged from our congregational hui was that it is time for a proposal to be put forward.   Over the last month the Parish Council and…

College Road     Worship site  Elder on Duty:  Ken Falconer Bible Reader:  Margaret Hughes Prayers for Others: Ken Falconer Sound: Hermann Frank Data:  Susanne Blissett Door:  Fiona Blissett & Nona Johnston Flowers:  Val Hargraves Morning Tea:  Pat Cartwright & Evi Frank Communion Set-up:  N/A Wai-iti Road     Worship site  Elder on Duty:  Grant Holland Readings:   Grant Holland…

Budget Approval meeting:  Stay for the meeting after church this morning.  Copies of the Draft Budget for the 2024/2025 year are available on the table in the Church Foyer Plant Sale—Saturday 14 September at the St Stephens Church complex: Pots are required—pots filled with plants and empty pots.  Leave at church.  Any questions or queries,…

Welcome to our special combined service this morning. At the end of the  service, we will have a congregational meeting to present the budget and adopt it for the current financial year. Copies of the budget document are available on the foyer table and there will be the opportunity to ask questions or make comments….

Wai-iti Road     Worship site Elder on Duty:  Joy Elliott Readings:   Noel Crawford Prayer for Others:  Helen Carter Flowers:  Christine Steven Door Duty:  Carol & Barry Cunningham & Elaine Falconer Computer:  Grant Holland Sound/Camera:  Neville Walker Morning Tea:  Bev Quigley, Christine Facer & Elaine Goodfellow Communion Set-up:  N/A

Welcome to our services today, we are so glad you have made the effort to gather with God’s people for worship and fellowship. Luke will be unpacking the passage from Ephesians 6 about standing in the armour of God in the   battle against the forces of evil. I look forward to hearing his perspective on…

Combined Worship on Sunday 1 September at St Stephens at 10.30am followed by the Budget Approval meeting:  Copies of the Draft Budget for the 2024/2025 year are available on the table in Church Foyers. Come at 10am for a cuppa. Community Lunch:   Our last lunch for the winter series will be 27 August at 12noon…