Weekly notices - 15 September 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 morning I want to talk about the biggest flurry of theological discussion we’ve had in mainstream media for years. This was instigated by the open letter sent to MPs by church leaders regarding the Treaty Principles Bill.
David Seymour responded to this letter by stating that “I do have an enormous respect for the core Christian principle of imago dei: we are each made in the image of God. I like it because it automatically means we all have equal dignity…That belief, however, is totally at odds with the recent interpretation of the Treat of Waitangi, that it creates partnership between races.”
As someone who signed that letter, I want to look more closely at what imago dei means and our response to it.
Mark 8:27-38
Each week we will have one of our children read a Psalm from ‘Psalms for Young Children’ by Marie-Hélène Delval,.
Followed by a member from our congregation leading prayers. If you would like to revisit and reflect on today’s prayer, you can find it over at our Prayers Page
Notices
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.
Thank you to all those who have given something. We are hoping every household can contribute something, no matter how small.
Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits
We need to top our our supply of biscuits for morning tea.
If you have a packet to spare or 2 to spare, please bring them along on Sunday.
Kids favourites, something tasty for the adults or anything gluten free would be great.
Avoiding anything to sticky or chocolatey would be appreciated!
Join our Team!
A great way to serve and make new connections - think about joining one of the teams that help our Sunday Services run smoothly.
For more information contact the office.
Tech Team
We would love to find some new people to join our Sunday Service Tech Team.
Get involved in this awesome team, where you can work behind the scenes to produce the livestream video and livestream sound for our Sunday Service.
Music Team
We would love to find another bass player or two to join our 10.30am music crew.
If you have a talent playing bass (or guitar, and are willing to give bass a go) contact the office or have a chat with Guy or Paul on Sunday.
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
Jer 11:18-20 Ps 54 Jas 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37
Need prayer?
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