Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 30 April 2023

Kia ora St John’s whānau,
 
Jesus claims to be the ‘Good Shepherd’ who lays down his life for his sheep (that’s us by the way).
His promise is that “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
 
We celebrate the presence of the risen Christ with us – the One who guides us forward on our journey.

We are back in the school term, and so peer groups recommence on Sunday with young people going out with their leaders part-way through the service.

If you can’t gather in the city, and you want to join the worship service via Zoom, here are the details to access the live-stream:
 
Zoom Meeting ID: 370 260 759
Passcode: worship
 
The link to join the Zoom worship service is below.

If using your phone: dial 04 886 0026 (Meeting ID: 370 260 759#, Passcode: 1560107#)

This is the link to the printable Service Sheet 

 

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT...

VISION

Our recent workshop to generate new Vision initiatives was very successful! Thank you to those who participated in pursuing our Vision:
We explore and share the gospel with our dynamic neighbourhood. We create safe spaces to be, to belong, and to navigate the tough stuff. Getting to know God is a team sport – that’s why we do this together, not alone.

We want to prioritise initiatives that:

  • Explore and share the Gospel

  • Make us recognisable as a Church community in the city

  • Emphasise love, fun and friendliness

  • Encourage inclusion, belonging and participation

 
There are some tremendous ideas that the Project Teams are planning, and these will be shared with everyone soon so that you can get involved!

 

BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION DISCUSSIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

We are again offering the Baptism and Confirmation Conversations for young people – these happen after the Sunday services, starting Sunday 30th April.  Light lunch will be provided. If you would like to take part in this, please let our Youth and Families Pastor, Hannah North know h.north@stjohnsinthecity.org.nz

"Can I be baptised again, even though I've been baptised when I was a baby?", "Why should I be baptised?", "Can I be baptised on the beach?"
(If you are older and interested in Baptism, please contact Rev Allister)

 

FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY LALA SIMPSON

 

FESTIVAL SINGERS CONCERT: A BOX OF BIRDS

7:30pm Saturday 13 May 2023 at Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade Island Bay
A soaring collection of music inspired by birds and their song – including Mozart's Sparrow Mass, Māori waiata, Renaissance madrigals, and lush contemporary works.
Featuring the exquisite voice of soloist Rowena Simpson and a breath taking instrumental composition by Jonathan Berkahn.
$25 single ticket • 2 tickets $45 ($22.50 each) • 3 or more tickets $20 each (Children enter free when accompanied by an adult.)
Book online at Eventbrite. Visit  https://festivalsingersnz.org/ for the link. Door sales available. Cash only – no EFTPOS

 

The Peace of the Risen Christ be with you
Allister

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