Weekly notices - 04 August 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
This Sunday we read the story from John where, after performing the miracle of the loaves and fishes, people are demanding Jesus make more food.
Here Jesus is asking us to do something, to put Him at the centre of our lives. For only he can show us where to find hope and love and joy. He is asking us to believe in Him.
This is the invitation: come to me and you will never be hungry. You will never be thirsty.
Jesus is the provider of all life, of all hope and all truth.
John 6:24-35
Notices
Behind the scenes there has been a lot of progress on our new building, we have made a number of decisions this week, always with the goal of being the best stewards of our resources as possible.
We are so thankful for those who have chosen to partner with us on the building by buying items from our Gift Registry. It is amazing to see people from the wider community and other churches buy items to help us finish our build.
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.
Quiz Night Fri 9th August, 7pm
We still need donations for prizes and the raffle - if you have anything to donate please drop them at the office before Friday 9th.
Ticket are now sold out. If you are unable to attend let the office know so we can reallocate them to someone on the waitlist!
Conversation about the Treaty is happening all around us. There is an important opportunity right now to dive into our shared story so that we know our place to stand and how we can belong, wherever our ancestors came from.
'Belonging in this land: Treaty basics from a Christian perspective' is an opportunity for our faith community to explore the story of the Treaty of Waitangi over two 90-minute video sessions. Whether you know a lot, or a little, let’s be curious together.
Brought to us by Common Grace Aotearoa in partnership with Karuwhā Trust and Te Manu Hononga - the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, we will hear from expert presenters, including Dean of Taranaki Cathedral Jay Ruka and former Anglican Archbishop David Moxon, to help you refresh or expand your knowledge.
New Dates: Session 1 | Sunday 11th August, 12.30pm Session 2 | Sunday 25th August, 12.30pm
Contact Dallas for further information. This resource is free but there is an optional koha of $25 that can be made when you register.
An Update from Nick & Tessa in Uganda
Check out their blog for updates on what has been happening in Uganda with Nick and Tessa | ugandapanda.com
The amazing J.D Bauman from Christians For Impact interviewed Nick on a podcast.
We discuss OneDay Health, faith, money and how young Christians might think about their futures. It was super fun, and I hope some of you will enjoy it and find something useful.
In over 50 countries, Christians endure hardships, violence, and imprisonment for their faith in Christ. Join us at the Faith Under Fire Conference and discover the strength to stand firm in your faith, even in the face of trials and persecution. Engage in thought-provoking sessions led by international speakers and participate in practical workshops designed to equip you to stand with the persecuted church.
Date | Sat 17h Aug, 9:30am - 4:30pm | Empower Church, St Albans.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit vom.org.nz/conference
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 Kgs 19:4-8 Ps 34:1-18 Eph 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51
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