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Gospel Readings for Reflection this
Week
Mon – Matt 9:9-13 St Matthew, Apostle Tues – Luke 8:19-21
Wed – Luke 9:1-6
Thurs – Luke 9:7-9
Fri – Luke 9:18-22
Sat – Luke 9:43b-45
Foodbank & Ezee Meals now
located at 7 Park Place
The Food bank shelves are
low....please help us to stock up on
these urgent items...bring an item to
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
Would you like us to pray for you?
Phone Sue Tarry 027 667 5707 or Rosemary Anderson 342 1722
ALPHA 2016
The past twelve weeks since the Alpha Dinner have sped by
and tomorrow night marks the end of the current course. We
will be looking at the relevance of the Church in today’s world
– a timely topic. Please pray that the testimonies arising from
the course will be encouraging, and will bring renewal and
hope to others.
A DVD of the St. John’s sesqui
centennial service is available. $25
each. Orders to Trevor Woon within
the next two weeks please.
Phone 348 7226 or email TAIZE SERVICE
Invite The Nation 2017
Alpha N.Z. have just announced a
major initiative, aiming to have over
TAIZE SERVICE - this evening, 7 pm An hour of quiet reflection with prayer, Bible reading, candles and
Word For Today from August to
October 2016 has now arrived at the
parish office.
Church Missionary Society Wanganui Branch
The regular meeting, held on the first
Sunday of the month, will take place
today, 2pm at 28 Peakes Road, St.
John’s Hill. Please note the change of
venue. News of our overseas mission
partners, discussion, prayer and
planning. John Anderson, Chair.
Ph. 345 8145.
We need more volunteers to go on the morning tea roster on Sunday mornings, please. Call the parish office if you can help with this ministry – 345 7723. Thank you to those who have volunteered to do the Friendship lunch washing, and also to the two ladies who have kindly sewed eight new aprons. This is very much appreciated.
Global Alpha Initiative 2017
A regional meeting to explain what is involved, will be held in Palmerston North
at 7pm on Monday 12th September, at the Salvation Army church. If you would
like to be part of a group to go over please contact John Anderson a.s.a.p.
(345 8145)
Thank you. Shirley Orr/ John Anderson, Leaders. (345 8145)
It’s time for Operation Christmas Child shoe
boxes again!! They will be collected from the
parish office immediately after Labour
weekend in October, so there are two months
available to fill them! Boxes will be left in the
Church foyers over the next few weeks.
Please take one (or two !!) to fill. Thank you to
those who have already collected a box to fill.
Church Missionary Society
Wanganui Branch
Next monthly meeting is at 2pm
today, in the Upper Lounge, Christ
Church Community Centre.
News of our Mission Partners,
Discussion and Prayer.
John Anderson, Chair. 345 8145
Watch this space ……
All ladies keep Saturday, 17 September
aside for a mystery afternoon. Please
bring a ‘Show and Tell’ item –
something precious to you. See
separate invitation in this week’s
AAW Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, 6 September
Speaker:
Supporting families in Mental Health
Christ Church Community Centre
Wicksteed Street, 1.30 pm.
Everyone most welcome.
Contact Carol Couper, 347 2033
The Village Centre - All Saints' Hall,
Moana Street, is open on Mondays
between 1pm and 3pm for fellowship
and a cuppa. Board Games, cards
etc . No charge. Everyone welcome.
Please drop in and meet us. Contact
Rosemary 347 6817.
Save the Children are holding an
Open Day on Wednesday, 7th
September at 25 Gilligan Close (off
Purnell St) from 10am-3pm.
All welcome. Come and see the new
stock including cards. Phone 345 211
for more info.
Whanganui Anglicans
Monster Plant Fair All Saints Hall, 9 am
Sat. 5 November Just one week to go and hopefully
all your plants are fit and healthy.
Please ensure all plants are correctly
and clearly labelled with type,
colour and height if possible.
If you are not a gardener, please
donate items for the grocery raffle.
Plants can be delivered to the All
Saints Hall on Friday, 4 November
between 11.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Helpers are required on the Friday
and at the fair. For offers of help or
any questions, please call Joy
McGregor 342 7763, or Lynne Gray
343 6722.
50% of the proceeds will be donated to
the Diocesan Relief Appeal for Vanuatu.
Operation Christmas Child Please remember to pick up a shoe
box to fill with gifts for a child in the
Pacific Islands. An information sheet
is inside the box. The boxes
need to be returned to the
parish office by Friday, 21
Other notices …..
Forum on the Family 2016
Thursday, 22 September, 7 pm
Trinity Methodist Church.
For more information, go to:
familyfirst.org.nz/forum
Ingestre Street Bible Chapel Big Day
Out for women, Saturday, 15
October, 10 am until 9 pm.
Luke’s Locker, 34 Manuka Street,
Castlecliff. Open Tuesdays-Fridays,
10 am to 3 pm.
Hospital Chapel Duty - November
is our month for chapel duty again.
If you are able to assist, please call
Sue Mildenhall, 345 5530. Leave a
message on the answer phone if
necessary. With grateful thanks.
25th Anniversary Food Drive
Thursday, 20 October 2016 from 6 pm
The food drive is run by City Mission
Wanganui and the Rotary Club of Wanganui
South, with the kind help of Wanganui
Collegiate students. When you hear the
sirens in your street, please bring your
donations of canned, packaged or even
fresh food to your letterbox for collection.
AAW – Tuesday, 4th October, 1.30 pm, Christ Church Community Centre. Speaker from Open Home Foundation. All invited. Carol Couper, 347 2033
St Lukes Patronal Festival
TODAY at4pm
@ St Luke’s Church
followed with a shared pot luck
dinner.
All are welcome to attend.
Please bring some food to share
Global Mission
We extend a warm welcome to our mission
partners, ‘Arthur and Julia’ (CMS, Middle
East), and Charly Tom (Mercy Mission,
India) to Christ Church and St Chad’s today.
Next weekend: We welcome Stephen
Lungu (African Enterprise), who will be
speaking at a series of meetings city-wide:
Friday 21st, 7pm at Central Baptist;
Men’s Breakfast, 8am Saturday 22nd
(Register by 17th);
and a combined service in Christ Church, at
10am on Sunday 23rd. (Note the time. No
other Anglican services that day.)
Hospital Chapel Duty - November
is our month for chapel duty again.
Wanganui Combined Churches
Evening Praise and Worship,
Sunday, 16 October, 7 pm, at
Christ Church.
For further information, contact
Rev Kev Tarry ph 06 3445844;
027 667 5707, [email protected]
Parish of Eastern Whanganui Special General Meeting
A motion will be put in regard to the sale of St. Barnabas, Durie Hill, at an SGM to be held at 11 am, St. John’s Matarawa, on Sunday, 6 November 2016. A morning prayer service will follow. An updated electoral roll has been published and is available on Church noticeboards. If your name is not there and you wish to be on the electoral roll of PEW, please contact Annette at the Christ Church parish office, 345 7723.
FABRIC SALE
Fabric magpie is releasing her stash on
Sat 22nd October, 9.30am, Upper
Lounge, Christ Church Community
Centre.
Come and check it out.
Saturday 29 October, Working Bee on
the gardens at Christ Church from
8.30am. If you are able to bring
loppers or a small saw, that would be
helpful – but there’ll be work for
everyone!
Any enquiries to Jan 347 7414.
Save the Children are holding an Open
Day on Wednesday, 26th October at 25
Gilligan Close (off Purnell St) from 10am
– 3pm.
Christmas cards and tea towels have
arrived. Stock up for Christmas. All
welcome. Phone Sue on 345 2211 for
more details.
The Angel Tree Programme is run by
Prison Fellowship. The objective is
that the child(ren) of a parent in prison
receives a Christmas gift on behalf of
that parent. This ensures that the
child(ren) feels loved by their parent,
despite the circumstances. Each child
receives a gift to the value of $25.00 -
no more than this, because there may
be more than one child per family
involved. We Anglicans have been
given a list of 8 children to buy gifts
for. Please visit the parish office to
collect the gift card and prayer card
with the child’s name on, purchase the
gift, and return it unwrapped with the
gift card. Keep the prayer card for you
to pray for your child. The gifts have
Church Missionary Society Wanganui Branch The final meeting for the year will be held today at 2pm in the Upper Lounge, Christ Church Community Centre. The meeting will incorporate observation of the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. (Please bring a small plate for afternoon tea.) John Anderson. Ph. 345 8145.
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Today - Sunday, 6th November An international day of remembrance for Christians who face persecution every day. Please include them in your prayers. Further information is available from CMS at, www.nzcms.org.nz and other mission bodies, “Open Doors”, www.opendoors.org.nz and “Barnabas Fund”, www.barnabasfund.org.
Update re Amalgamation …. Following
the SGM in September re
Amalgamation you may have been
wondering what is happening. Various
conversations have been held to
develop better understanding of the
issues that may have contributed to
people voting as they did. Now the four
vestries, together with synod reps and
the clergy, will be meeting on 19
November for a time of fellowship,
prayer, and discussion. The intention is
that we will explore the questions that
we have, what steps might be taken
towards resolving them, and what
decisions we can make about what we
can do together now. Please pray for
the Spirit’s wisdom for us all.
Stuart and Denise
Age Concern in St. Hill Street are
St Peter’s Garage Sale
Saturday, 12 November
8.30 – 11.30 am
Devonshire teas, raffles, and the usual stalls. Contact Kathleen Keith, 345 7009 for further information.
Monster Plant Fair
All Saints Hall, 9 am
Saturday, 12 November
As announced last Sunday, the Plant Fair has been postponed for one week and will now be held next Saturday, 12 November. Plants to be delivered to All Saints
Anglican Missions Board Blue Boxes
‘The Little Blue Boxes’ are due for
collection in November and December.
Please deliver your box to the parish
office in Wicksteed Street, or call Carol
347 2033, to have collected.
Cynthia Couper is also happy to receive
boxes, 344 4999.
Thank you for your continuing help.
Bible Society Christmas cards –
Traditional scenes, all with Bible verses,
Opportunities for giving to others this Christmas …. Leprosy Mission – Really Good Gifts Catalogue is available at the parish office. This is a joyous way to bring real hope to children with leprosy. Also … The 2016 Christmas Appeal from Grapevine has arrived. As a
This evening – United for Worship: Central Baptist Church,
7 pm. A combined churches service
organised by the Wanganui Christian
Leaders Association. All welcome.
Volunteers wanted … Do you have two
free hours a day to do office work from
1.00-2.30 pm, Tuesdays to Fridays, at
Wai Ora Christian Community Trust? If
you can only help one day a week, that
is okay.
Please call 06 343 5015 urgently.
(We are also seeking a full-time paid
office person for 2017. If you are
interested, please phone.)
Blessings
Marama Dey
AAW – Northern Region
Advent Service – the ‘Gift of Love’
Tuesday, 29 November at St.
Margaret’s, Taihape. Lunch starting at
11.30 am, service at 1 pm. Please bring
something to share for lunch. Everyone
most welcome. Mary Rowan 345 7334
WANGANUI COMBINED
CHURCHES SUNDAY EVENING
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
THIS EVENING, 7.00 PM
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN
CHURCH, WICKSTEED S
T
You are invited to an hour of praise, a
time of waiting on God for his word to
the Churches in Wanganui.
Our focus will be on the coming season
of Christmas that the commercial rush
may awaken a spiritual rush towards
the reason for the season.
For further information contact
Rev Kev Tarry ph 06 3445844; 027
667 5707 [email protected]
From the organisers of the St. Peter’s
Garage sale on Sat. 12 November …
A warm thank you to all who helped to
ensure a successful occasion. Just over
$650 was raised.
Raffle results as follows:
1st Groceries 87 Jack Osborne
2nd 58 Lynette & Roger
3rd 70 Gracelyn Wylie
To all who contributed to the
Whanganui Anglicans Plant Fair held
recently. $3,145.30 was raised with
50% of this amount going to Anglican
Missions Board to assist with the
transport of much needed clothing to
Vanuatu. Well done everyone!
Raffle results
Grocery #1: Ticket 15 - Deborah Parker
Grocery Draw #2: Ticket 84 - Liz McLay
Coming Events …..
The Wanganui Caledonian Society is
Church Missionary Society
Canon Ron Taylor died in Hamilton
last week. Ron and Barbara served
in Tanzania 1964 – 1974, in the
Parish of Arusha, then at the
University of Dar es Salaam. Ron
was the General Secretary of the NZ
Anglican Board of Missions from
1993 to 1998, though he remained
an ambassador for overseas mission
until his recent illness. Many
parishioners will remember Ron
with fondness – his small, bouncy,
ebullient nature and for the way he
would always have the congregation
Wanganui AAW
Final meeting for the year
Tuesday, 6 December
Meet at the Christ Church car park
at 1.30 pm (transport available)
We will then travel to St. Oswald’s
Church for an Advent service, then
to Windermere Gardens for
afternoon tea.
Everyone most welcome.
Contact Mary Rowan 345 7334
St Peter’s Church – Parish of Upper Riccarton/Yaldhurst, Christchurch, has written to St. Peter’s Gonville to request financial assistance with their Church restoration project. St Peter’s is a heritage church, the oldest stone church in the city of Christchurch and was severely damaged in the 2010 & 2011 earthquakes. The St. Peter’s Vestry has asked that this appeal be considered by individuals across Whanganui. Their contact details are St. Peter’s Anglican Church, PO Box 6088, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8442. (03) 343 3007 www.stpeterschurch.nz
Music and Readings for Christmas …..
Wednesday, 21 December, 7.30 pm
St. John’s Wood Fellowship, 37
Downes Avenue. All welcome.
OPEN HOME SHARED LUNCHES
Many have enjoyed the opportunity to relax and have fellowship over lunch after services this month. This is an informal time over the holiday period to spend time with and get to know our church family better
Today’s venue for a shared lunch is the home of Robyn Parker, 37 Koromiko Road. Please bring finger food to share – enough for your group and a little extra so that any visitors who are at church can be invited as well.
Organ Recital Friends of the Christ Church Organ present an organ recital featuring Jennifer Chou 3pm, Saturday 4
February, at Christ Church. Jennifer is an international concert organist, resident in Melbourne. $25 adults; $20 Friends of the Organ members; children and students free. Music by Bach, Brahms, Franck, Duruflé, and others. Tickets available from the church office, or at the door.
Services for the first week in February Many people - not just the clergy! - have appreciated a bit of a Sabbath rest through January. Thank you! Our normal pattern of services resumes in February: Wednesday 1 February: 10am All Saints 1pm St Peter's Sunday 5 February: 9am Christ Church 9.45am St Chad's 10am St Oswald's 10.30am Christ Church 11am St Joh
Vanuatu clothing appeal
A big "thank you" to all who contributed clothing to the appeal for Vanuatu. A packed carload of boxes and bags of clothing was delivered from Whangan
ui to Wellington late last year, and the plant fair proceeds made a significant contribution to shipping costs.
The organisers of the appeal report; "Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu brought major destruction for crops, buildings, and equipment. This included destruction of nearly 80% of the country’s rainwater harvesting structures. As a result, communities were badly affected–not only by the cyclone itself, but also by the subsequent drought following the
House to rent …
A 2-bedroom house to rent is required for four weeks as soon as possible, with possibly longer term rental if available. Please contact Peter Cameron, 347 2432.
Whanganui AAW 1st meeting for 2017
Tuesday, 7th February, 1.30 pm
Speaker: AAW Diocesan Chairperson, Sandra Williams
Christ Church Community Centre Upper Lounge, Wicksteed Street
Everyone most welcome. Phone Carol 347 2033
Biscuits for the Police Over the last 3-4 years we have been supplying baking once a month to the police station in acknowledgement for the job they do so well. I am about to put together the roster for 2017 and wondered if anyone else would like to join our team of bakers. Please talk to Christine Goodin or phone her on 348 8047.
PEW Envelope query … On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, a PEW envelope with No. 203 was given. We have no record of a PEW person with this number. Please call the parish office if this envelope belongs to you.
The Village Centre at All Saints is
underway for 2017 - every Monday,
1pm to 3pm - for fellowship, board
games, a chat and afternoon tea. No
charge. All welcome. For more details
ph 347 6817, Rosemary. Open
tomorrow on Waitangi Day!
Expression of interest ….
We would appreciate knowing how
many people will be interested in
participating in the planned
movie/fellowship gatherings during
Lent – on a Friday evening or Sunday
afternoon. Please email or phone the
parish office
e if you are planning to attend. They
will commence on Sunday, 5
March/Friday, 10 March.
Family Picnic …. Bring your families and friends and the families from your parishes and join us on Saturday, 25 February 11 am to 3 pm at Bason Botanic Gardens, Rapanui Road. BYO picnic, rugs, chairs and sun umbrella. Tour the conservatories and gardens before we picnic together around 12.30 pm. The day will conclude with an outdoor service at 2 pm. If wet, we will meet at Christ Church, Wicksteed Street. Contact Mary Rowan, 345 7334 Association of Anglican Women
Church Missionary Society The A.G.M. is tomorrow night, Monday 6th March 5.30pm at the Grand Hotel, followed by a light meal provided by the hotel. Business: Reports; Election of Officers; General. Everyone welcome. John Anderson, Chair. ph. 345 8145
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – FRIDAY 3rd MARCH
Ecumenical Prayer Services will be held at two
locations across the city this year.
Mo
rning service –Whanganui East Baptist – cnr Nixon and Moana Sts, beginning
with morning tea at 9.30am – A small plate to share would be appreciated.
Evening service, 7pm at Central Baptist – cnr Wicksteed and Dublin Sts
A collection will be taken at both services and distributed to two projects in the
Wanganui AA W
Tuesday, 7th March Garden ramble at Frances Anderson’s home, Tokomaru West. We will gather in the Ch rist Church car park at 1.30 pm and proceed from there. Those wanting a ride please contact Carol, 347 2033. Everyone most welcome.
“Wot to W
ear and Not to Wear” – an Age Concern
fundraising evening.
Whanganui War Memorial Hall, 6.30 pm
on Thursday, 23 March. $30 per person,
including refreshments. Tickets
available from Age Concern, St Hill St.
Youth Group ALL IN (Years 7-13) meets Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7pm at Christ Church, 243 Wicksteed St, during school term time Intermediate Small group Sundays 2:30-4pm - St Peter’s High School Small group Sundays 7-8:30pm - 58 Alma Road Contact Nathan: 021 1706206
Every Wednesday, a communion service will be held at: 10.00 am All Saints, Duncan Street, Whanganui East Also at 4 pm at St John’s Wood prayer room, 37 Downes Avenue.
Parish Fair 7 November: The countdown begins. It is only 6 weeks until the Parish Fair so if you have china, linen or any other goods to donate please drop them at the Parish Office or phone Sara on 348 9956 for collection.
Please continue to pot up plants, make preserves and be creative.
Mark it in your diary as we will require lots of help on the day. This is a great event to work together as one parish.
Mid-week Reflection Space Come along to St John's Matarawa this Wednesday afternoon between 3.30 and 4.30pm and enjoy the space to pray, be guided in prayer stations and enjoy the silence in the midst of a busy week. This will be the last Wednesday until after the school holidays. Any questions, contact Adrian Tofts 021 068 0550.
Day of Giving contributions received to
date with grateful thanks = $14,015. The
Budget for Day of Giving this year is
$28,000.
If you would still like to contribute, you
can do so with your envelope at one of
our services, the parish office, or online:
03-0791-0007881-000 Whanganui
Anglicans.
Surviving Grief Bereavement Course:
If numbers permit a small bereavement group will run in October/November for members of the parish, facilitated by trained parishioners.
In future this course will be offered to the wider public, but we wish to offer it to the church family first.
For more information contact Louise Rostron on 344-5955 or 021-106-3066 OR Rosemary Higgie on 347-6817 or 027-305-3871 (text only) RSVP by 28th September 2020
Thanks …. On behalf of Graeme and myself, we wish to thank our Church family very much for both prayer, practical support, and your love and concern shown to us since my Mother’s passing and with my illness. We are very grateful. Shalom, Brenda Carter.
Parish Office opening hours during the
school holidays …
During the school holidays – 28 September to 9 October – the Parish Office will be open mornings only, from 9 am to 12 noon.
Thank you to Lizzie, Jen, Zoe, Laylah,
Laura and Abby (from Parish Youth
Group) for the delicious cookies you
gave me. It was a lovely surprise which
made my day. Blessings, Irene Garrett.
WORLD MISSION Judith, our parish mission partner working in South Asia, will be visiting the parish from Wed.7th to Sat.10th October. She has much to share about what God is doing in her part of the world. We are hoping to have a tea meeting during that time and to provide the opportunity for Judith to share her insights with various parish groups. More details next week. (If you would like Judith to visit your group or activity, please contact John Anderson ph 345 8145 - Interim facilitator, Global Mission.
LIVESTREAM
Next week (27th September) we will be livestreaming our 10am service at Christ Church (to go live online and also to be shown on Shine TV the following Sunday). If we are at Level 2 we will have to restrict our attendance to 100, but not of course if we are at Level 1. Do come with joy, your Sunday best dress and passionate voices to worship God with those joining us through the wonder of technology. We are privileged to make worship accessible to those unable to make it, and to share the amazing news of Jesus in this way. Please arrive in plenty of time (9.45am suggestion) for us to start promptly at 10am.
The Anglican Parish
of Whanganui
Services on Sunday, 27th September 2020
8.30 am Christ Church Short Eucharist
9.45 am St Chad’s Eucharist – if at Level 1
10.00 am Christ Church Live stream Family Communion
3.00 pm Christ Church Eucharist – if at Level 2
5.00 pm St Peter’s Family Communion
7.00 pm Christ Church Prayer and Praise
.
Sunday, 20th September 2020 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bible Society Fundraiser - July is Bible Month in NZ.
In this country it is easy for us to obtain a bible that we can read and understand and we are thankful for that. As a fund-raiser for the Bible Society, our local committee is suggesting a ‘Bible Tax’ on church members – a gold coin for every Bible you own. If you wish to contribute to the Bible Society in this way, please put your contributions in an envelope and mark it ‘Bible Society’. Any enquiries to Margaret Huthnance on 345 0299. With grateful thanks.
Oliver …. Wanganui Collegiate School’s performance of Oliver –
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 18-20 August, 7 pm, at the
Prince Edward Auditorium.
Adults $15, Students $10. Call Barb at Collegiate Office,
349 0210, ext 0, for tickets.
St. Peter’s 150th Anniversary
Sunday, 28 August
Combined celebration service at
10 am, followed by lunch.
Please note – registration only
required for people wishing to
stay for the catered lunch.
Registration and lunch - $25 per
person. Contact Kathleen Keith,
345 7009.
Sunday 31 July - We will welcome boarders from Collegiate to the 10.30am
service, and will be inviting some of the senior students to stay for a morning tea
so that we can share fellowship with them after the service. Please take the
opportunity to stay for a little while, and please bring a plate of food to share. (This
morning tea will be additional to the usual one between the two morning servi
AAW Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, 2 August, Christ Church Community Centre,
Wicksteed Street, commencing at 1.30 pm.
Wanganui Museum is coming to us. Please bring along something that you think
the Museum may be interested in collecting.
Everyone most welcome. Contact Mary Rowan, 345 7334
Sabbath release
For your diaries …. The next Quiz evenings at St. Barnabas Hall will be held on Mondays, 29 August and 26 September. $5/person with a great quiz followed by fellowship and supper!
Valuable …. Christian Women Communicating International (CWCI)
An evening at Wanganui East Baptist Church, 54 Nixon Street, on Thursday,
18 August at 7.00 pm. An offering will be taken. Supper will be served.
Guest Speaker: Robyn Young, from Auckland, will speak on helping women
understand their value in God’s eyes. See the notice on the noticeboard.
Contact Rosalie on 343 8999 for further information.
Thank you to those people who
helped at the Hospital Chapel during
the month of July. You are invited to
afternoon tea at the Hospital
Cafeteria at 2pm today along with
other Chapel Volunteers and Friends
of the Hospital. Sue Mildenhall
You have heard of Desert Storm, the
controversial battle.
Now read about Dessert Storm and
how you can be involved..
See the Alpha 2016 notice and start
preparing your weapon!
The next Quiz evening will be held tomorrow (Monday, 29th) at St. Barnabas Hall,
Durie Hill. 7 pm, $5 per person, cosy lounge, great supper, wide ranging quiz
questions. All welcome.
This is the King
TAIZE SERVICE This evening, 7 pm. An hour of quiet reflection with prayer, Bible reading, candles and Taize music to sing and listen to. At St. John’s Fellowship prayer room, 37 Downes Avenue. All welcome.
New Wine Festival – for all ages
Kapiti College, 19-23 January 2017.
Guest speakers – Mike Pilavachi from
Soul Survivor UK, and Karl Martin
from Scotland.
Special family pricing for 2017.
Registration forms are on the foyer
tables and at the parish office.
Theme - Loves cries out
Cursillo
Food &
Faith
Event
Calling all Cursillistas – spread the
news.
Dust off your rainbow scarves and
come and join us for a food and faith
event to be held at
St Luke’s Church, Castlecliff
Saturday 29th October 3pm –7pm.
Bring your songbooks and a heart
for worship! (And of course a good
appetite along with something for a
shared tea)
Any queries – contact Denise
[email protected] or 343 8717
De colores!
Quiz Night - tomorrow
evening (Monday, 26th), 7 pm, at St. Barnabas Hall, Durie Hall. $5 per person. All welcome.
St. Paul’s Memorial Church, Putiki
Dinner Fundraiser
Tuesday, 1st November 2016, 6 pm
The Grand Hotel, cnr Guyton & St Hill
Streets. Guest speaker: Bishop Justin.
$25 per person. Tickets available at
the parish office.
This event is fully sponsored by The
Grand Hotel and 100% of ticket sales
will be given to St. Paul’s Church for
renovations. The main course will be
Indian food (vegetarian option
available) with a European dessert to
follow.
Kia ora mo to tautoko
Diocesan Leadership Training Day – the second leadership training day for this year will be held on Saturday, 8th October, 9.30 am to 4pm, in Palmerston North. The theme for the day is ‘Our Transforming God’. Sessions will be offered on many topics and areas of ministry. Call the parish office for more details, including the possibility of co-ordinated transport.
Wanted – Empty shoe boxes. Please
bring to the office by 21 October.
Clothing for Vanuatu. Vanuatu is still
struggling after last year’s
catastrophic Cyclone Pam. The church
there is appealing for donations of
clothes, primarily for children, youth,
and women. Cotton or Nylon or
cotton/synthetic mix – no wool
please. Please make sure the clothes
are clean and in good condition.
Items can be brought to the office.
Really Good Gifts – 2016 Christmas
Greetings from The Leprosy Mission.
The catalogue is available for viewing
at the parish office. This is a joyous
way to bring real hope to children
affected by leprosy.
Forthcoming concerts ….. Wanganui Male Choir ‘Colours of Music’ concert with guest artists. Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St. This afternoon, 2.00 pm. Wanganui Community Choir’s Summer Concert with guest artist Hafren Jones, Soprano. Adults $15, Seniors and Secondary students $10, Primary students free Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed St Saturday, 10 December, 2.00 pm.
Mercy Mission Report: Thank you to all those who attended our Birthday Fund-raising Dinner at The Grand Hotel Whanganui making it such a memorable occasion both for me, my family and our Mercy Mission supporters. We are grateful to all those who gave generously towards the Rice-Field Appeal and Harbour Bridge Painting Raffle which was won by Peter Jamieson. We raised $1,785.00 from this occasion plus $2,840.00 from the painting making a total of $4,625.00 towards the Rice Fields. A big thank you to Neville at The Grand for his generosity in donating us the accommodation for out of town families and friends; this was a major part of the fund-raising. In total we now have $12,208.00 towards this project at Mercy Mission. Shalom, Anne (on behalf of Mercy Mission Trust NZ)
Evensong at 5 pm today at
Christ Church
Evensong 5 pm today
Used stamps are still being collected for
the Anglican Missions Board. Please
deliver to the parish office or leave on
the foyer tables in a clearly marked
envelope ‘Used Stamps’.
Luke’s Locker will be closed for the week 28 Feb. to 6 March 2017. New volunteers are needed for 2-3 hours, once a week. Please phone the parish office if you can help.
Tonight… Castlecliff/Gonville Community Advent Christmas get-together
Frontline Faith The speaker at next week’s Combined Picnic Service at Bason Reserve will be Mike Burrows, from ‘Open Doors’, supporting persecuted Christians around the world.
Mike is John and Marian Anderson’s son in law and they would like to invite all interested to their home, 28 Peakes Road, next Saturday evening, 28th January, 6pm for a bring and share tea to meet Mike and their daughter Anne. This is an opportunity to hear more of what God is doing in some of the most difficult countries in the world to be a Christian and also to meet a young couple with a passion for overseas mission. This will also incorporate the February meeting of the Church Missionary Society.
It would be helpful, though not essential
, to have an idea of numbers, ph. 345 8145 or [email protected]
John Anderson
A change of address for Mrs Jean
Minns. We thank God for her many
years of service in this church, for her
prayers, encouragement, and practical
service. She now lives in Napier:
c/- 12 Railey Place, Green Meadows,
Napier.
Save the Children are having a
stocktaking sale on Thursday, 2nd
February at 25 Gilligan Close (off
Purnell St) from 10am-3pm.
Great specials as we make room for
new stock. Look for our flag, All
welcome.
The Living Wage and Whanganui You are invited to join faith groups, community organisations and unions to learn more about the Living Wage Movement at a meeting to be held on Tuesday, 14 February, 7-9 pm, Davis Theatre, Watt Street. For more information, contact David James, 345 6732.
Word for Today – for
February through to April –
Evensong today
5 pm at Christ Church
‘Encounter the power of Jesus Christ’
Miracle meetings by Mark Hemans St. Paul’s, Feilding, cnr Church and Grey Streets, Feilding. Sat. 25 Fe. at 7.00 pm Sun. 26 Feb. at 9.30 am Sun. 26 Feb. at 7.00 pm
Looking for some light exercise, a bit of fun, and meet new people?? Pentanque (boules) may be for you. Come along and have a go! Sunday, Gonville Bowling Club, 5A Caius Avenue. Meet at 1.45 pm for teams draw; play starts at 2 pm and finishes with afternoon tea for a gold coin. Phone 343 3330 or 343 8104 Also, Social Indoor Bowls … St. Laurence’s Church hall, Gibson St, Tuesdays, 1.30 – 4 pm. $2.50 (starts on Tuesday, 7 March) All Saints Church hall, Wednesdays starting at 1.15 pm. $1.00 Enquiries phone Elva 343 8104 or Jan Procter, 347 7414
Ash Wednesday, 1st March 10 am All Saints Communion 1 pm St. Peter’s Communion 7 pm Imposition of Ashes
St Chads’ AGM Sunday 19th March at
the conclusion of the service.
Anglican Social Services Wanganui (ASSW) Luke
24:36-48 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood
among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
Amalgamation - At the SGM on 26 February the four parishes voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposal to amalgamate. Castlecliff: In favour 18; Against 5 Gonville: In favour 10, Against 3 Eastern Wanganui: In favour 25, Against 0 Christ Church: In favour 78, Against 14
Last week the Diocesan Council agreed to the plan for amalgamation. The newly combined parish will come into existence on 24 April following an AGM on Sunday, 23 April at which our new vestry will be elected. Keep an eye out for further information leading up to that event over the coming weeks.
Luke’s Locker Sale is now on. Plastic bags are required – please deliver to the Church office or to Luke’s Locker.
Garage Sale at St. Peter’s
Saturday, 1st April, 8.30 am – 12 noon
All helpers welcome – many hands
make light
work.
Devonshire teas, trading table, raffles,
sausage sizzle.
As part of the Church family, your
assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Kathleen Kei
th 345 7009
Parish Contacts
Parish Admin-
243 Wicksteed Street Tues-Fri 9am-3pm
Ph 345 7723 PO Box 4050
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.whanganuianglicans.org.nz
Co-Vicars:
Revs Billy & Caleb Rowe ph 020 456 0456
For any pastoral needs please contact our
pastoral enablers listed below:
Bruce Crichton ph 022 1526460
Louise Rostron ph 344 5955
Bennie Muller ph 347 8332
Sue Lacy ph 345 2211
Lesley Willemsen Ph 345 5035
Lynne Gray ph 347 9408
Joy McGregor ph 342 7763
June Hillier ph 343 8976
Lee Tucker-Ramage ph 343 1303
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Foodbank Items Urgently Needed … Spaghetti, baked beans, creamed corn, tins of tuna/fish, tinned tomatoes, cooking oil (small bottles), toothpaste, pasta, rice, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, washing powder.
PARISH CAMP, 16-18th October @ Forest Lakes - This is going to be a great time for us as a parish to have a deepening time together of fun, worship and great food!!! We would love for everyone to join! Registrations are already coming in. You can do this via our Website or Facebook page or in paper form at the Parish office. We don't want finance to be a barrier to you coming, so please do not hesitate to let us know as we can offer financial support for anyone who needs it (see Billy/Caleb). We are also happy for people to pay in instalments. If you feel you would like to contribute to another person, we have made that possible too. All efforts will be made to ensure people can have the accommodation they need.
Operation Christmas Child shoe
boxes for 2020 have arrived and are
available from church foyers and the
parish office. These boxes need to be
returned by mid-October please.
Sentence –
Nothing will be able to separate us from
the love of God that is in Christ Jesus
our Lord. (Romans 8:39)
Prayer of the Day –
Almighty Father,
Look with mercy on us your family as
we seek to think and do always those
things that are right,
that we, who cannot go anywhere
beyond your presence, may be enabled
to live according to your will; to run
towards you; to respond to your call
with joy; through our ever faithful Lord
and Saviour, Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Today’s Readings Matthew 20:1 - 16
Romans 8:37 - 39
Next Week’s Readings To be advised
Sermon notes ….
FELLOWSHIP AT THIS TIME - Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to fellowship with morning/afternoon teas at our services. Just a reminder to join in with your small groups/home groups/house churches. If you are not part of a small group and would like to be, do contact the Parish Office.
