22 November 2015 Christ the King

22 November 2015
Christ the King
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Inviting
Forming
Sending
Serving
Welcome to our services. This week our country has been horrified at the terrorist attacks in France. We have been reminded that the world is not as God has
made it to be and that evil and death, although defeated at the cross, are still
with us until Jesus returns. The bible readings for today elevate Jesus Christ as
the King of the universe and encourage us to trust that one day everything will
submit to his just reign. We need to be reminded that God can change human schemes and
rulers in a single day. As for our response to ISIS I am glad that we will be accepting refugees
in NZ and hope that there will be many Christians among them.
I bring to your attention the legislation on Euthanasia now in the select committee stage in
parliament. It seems that a majority of kiwis are in favour, but in my opinion opening the door
to voluntary euthanasia would bring unnecessary pressure to bear on the frail and vulnerable.
I also think that no one has “a right to die” and that end of life care in this country is second
to none. I encourage you to read the material in the churches and make a submission to the
select committee by 1 February, or leave your submission at Parish office and we will submit
on your behalf.
Christ is King!
Andrew
Ordination of Graeme Pratley to the Priesthood
Sunday 29 November, 3p.m.
At Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Scripture: But as for me, I keep watch for the Lord; I wait in hope for God my Saviour; my
God will hear me. (Micah 7:7 adapted)
Prayer: Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all:
govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen
• ST JOHN’S RANGIORA •
• ST MARTIN’S LOBURN • ST MATTHEW’S & ST MARY’S FERNSIDE •
services around the parish
Prayer Meetings at St John's - Monday to Friday 8.45am & noon,
prayer and Bible reading. Open to all. Also 4th Sunday prayer meeting
6.00pm at St John's, open to all to seek God and intercede for different
aspects of our life and mission. Wednesdays 10.00am Communion service at St John’s.
22 November 2015 Christ the King
St John’s, Rangiora 9am & 10.30am Rev Andrew Allan-Johns
St Martin’s, Loburn 10am David & Glenda Prosser
St Matthew’s & St Mary’s, Fernside 10.30am Elizabeth Smith
29 November 2015 1st Sunday Advent
St John’s, Rangiora 9am & 10.30am Rev Andrew Allan-Johns /
Preacher Dianne Bayley
22 November
2 Sam 23:1-7
Ps 132:1-12
Rev 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
29 November
Jer 33:14-16
Ps 25:1-10
1 Thess 3:9-13
Luke 21: 25-36
children
JFK - Children’s Church
Every Sunday 10.30am at St John’s.
Groups up to School Year 6.
Mainly Music
Fridays (term time), 10.00am, St
John's Hall, for children birth to
school age & their parents/
caregivers. Morning tea.
transform youth
Youth Group
The 24/7 youth workers
Sunday at
6 -7.30pm,
St John's Hall,
all years 7-13
welcome
Small Group
Friday nights
7-8.30pm,
St John's Hall,
Years 9-13
Intermediate Group
During 10.30 am
Service at St John's,
St John's Hall Yrs 7-9
are organising a morning
tea to bless the RHS Staff
on 4 December. This is a
request for baking to go
towards the morning tea! If
you're keen please contact
Sam on 0275898338 or
at [email protected]
Requests for Prayer - all requests need to
comply with the Privacy Act 1993. Please
see Andrew or contact Susan at the parish
office. If you think someone else would
appreciate prayer.
We pray for …
 Young people undergoing exams
 Wisdom to resolve the crisis in Syria
 Funds for a new vehicle for Bishop
Given
 Graeme Pratley preparing for the
priesthood
 People of France
 The Paris summit on climate change
 Pray for Captain Phil Clark (Church
Army) with serious cancer
 The sick - Joya Davies, Diane Bernard,
John Rolfe, Peggy Crawford, Paul Lupi
Jnr, Ayla Brett, Ruby Partridge, Joyce
Lavender, Jo Goode, Margaret Broadhurst, Bev Ditfort, Jan Toohey, Fiona
McMurdo
Prayer Chain - Contact
Rangiora: Elizabeth Smith
313 4612
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FORMING .....
Notices
Overseas MissionsO
Dianne Bayley arrives next Tuesday through
to Monday. She will speak on Sunday morning Dianne is the National Director of children’s
bible ministries (CBM) in the Philippines.
at St. John’s and is available to speak to your
small group or for a meal with friends in your The overall mission and vision of the CBM is
home. Please contact Andrew
Christmas in the
Country 2015
St Martin’s Church in
Loburn is celebrating Christmas with a Nativity
Total
Service on Sunday 20 December. 4pm Gates
$3138
open 4.30pm Activities for children. 5.30pm
Nativity Service with carols, readings and an
enactment of the Christmas Story. THIS IS A
PARISH EVENT We need children to be angels,
to see Filipino children grounded in biblical
shepherds etc; also lambs and other farm anivalues, transformed and discipled for Christ.
mals. If you can help please phone Joanne on
03 3128933 BYO picnic, chairs, rugs etc. If wet
will be in the Club Rooms at Loburn Reserve. Bishop Given’s Vehicle Your contributions
are invited towards a new Land Cruiser for
the Bishop’s ministering in Kondoa.
Calling all Bakers!
Target $4000 so far $645
The parishes of the North Canterbury Archdeaconry are providing home baking to give to
the Cheviot parish to distribute to their community as tokens of our concern for them this
year. Please bring any contribution to the parish office by 10am 3 December
Christmas in the Park Outreach
Volunteers to set up, break down, and work
stalls including crafts, prayer, games, food
and drink. for a combined churches event
after the Christmas Parade Dec 13 in Victoria
Park. Volunteers are needed for 2 hour slots.
Early Christmas Service 16 December
10am at St Johns for elderly and Christmas day Contact the parish office
workers. Morning tea to follow. Transport
Next Market 28 November
available contact Parish Office.
If you can help out on the day or
with items for these markets please contact
Children’s Young Persons Safety Officer
Elaine Wiley 027 7488 484
CYPSO Every parish is required to appoint a
parishioner to ensure the safety of children
and youth and act as an independent contact
person should any parishioner have a concern.
The Home Communion
Janet Apperley is our CYPSO ph. 313 5782 or
027 431 7782.
Team
We thank
SENDING …..
SERVING …..
Vestry Snippets from 18 November Meeting
1 Hiring of equipment for cleaning and replacing lighting in the church and hall
2 The cost to rectify the hole in the St John’s church floor to be sought
3 Celebration of Graeme Pratley's ordination
4 Reorganised seating arrangements at St Johns discussed briefly and noted it was largely
favourably received
5 The parish has been successful in obtaining the Charities Commission registration for the
whole parish, Susan was acknowledged for her efforts
6 A comprehensive discussion with detailed presentation slides for a Health and Safety programme with focus on what could be done to improve our current systems and attitudes.
7 An excellent report was received from Sam Redman on the full scope of Youth activities in
the parish, with ideas for future leadership development being presented for 2016
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Tithes and Offerings for Month to
Date
Nov $7,891 Oct $11,237
Hove you committed to regular giving yet?
To make tithes or offerings by envelope system contact Mary Whyte on 313 8114 or
email: [email protected] To make tithes , offerings or missions donations by automatic payment collect a form from the church or office, visit your bank and arrange to
commence payments. Please inform the parish treasurer via the parish office if you commence a new AP and supply your IRD number for parish tax receipts I.D.
Parish Bank Account No: 01 0877 0012331 00. Receipts: The parish is registered with
IRD as a charity. You may be eligible to receive a rebate for your receipted donations.
THE PARISH OFFICE • 353 HIGH STREET • RANGIORA 7400 • NEW ZEALAND
T: +64 (0)3 313 6148 • E: [email protected]
Vicar: Rev. Andrew Allan-Johns Home: 313 5302 Mobile: 027 5600 599 Email: [email protected]
Deacon Assistant: Rev. Graeme Pratley Home: 313 5000 Mobile: 027 490 3021
Church Wardens: Vicar’s Jason Williamson 310-6082, People’s Ken Wheeler 313 9015
Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator: Kristen Davidson 0221952818
Youth Minister: Sam Redman 027 589 8338 - email [email protected]
CYPSO Contact: Janet Apperley 313 5782 or 027 431 7782
Small Groups Director: Andrew Allan-Johns 313 5302 Pastoral Care:
Parish Manager: Susan O’Loughlin - The Parish Office is open Monday - Thursday, 9am - 12pm.
313 6148
Emergency Meals: Rachel Williamson 310 6082
Rides to church: Parish Manager 313 6148
Home Communion: Valerie Hockley 313 8087
Parish Website: www.anglicanweb.org
Prayer Counseling: Ian & Marjorie Kennedy, 03 327 9142, by appointment.