Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 7 May 2023

Kia ora St John’s whānau,
 
This Sunday we have special guests at our 10am worship service – students, families and staff from Glasgow House at Scots College.

Scots College is a Presbyterian Church School in Strathmore founded by St John’s in the City in 1916. We continue to grow the connections in various ways, and this term three of the Scots Houses will visit us to worship God together. It’s a bit of an experiment, but one I hope will be very enriching as we share our worship of God together. For some families it might be quite a new experience coming to Church!  We have this opportunity to offer hospitality as a welcoming Church whānau.
 
On Sunday we will reflect on what is greatness? 
How do we recognise greatness?
What does God show us is greatness?
 
Peer groups will be happening on Sunday with young people going out with their leaders part-way through the service.

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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...

YOUTH LED WORSHIP

This term our youth group is having teaching about worship. As our young people explore these expressions of our connections with God, they will lead us in an element of worship each week. We look forward to these contributions as we journey as a Church whānau. This Sunday the youth will lead our Prayer of Adoration.

BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION DISCUSSIONS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

We are again offering the Baptism and Confirmation Conversations for young people – these are happening after the Sunday services with a light lunch provided. If you would like to join in these, please let our Youth and Families Pastor, Hannah North know h.north@stjohnsinthecity.org.nz
(If you are older and interested in Baptism, or taking a step forward in faith, please contact Rev Allister)

WHANAU NIGHT

St John’s Whānau Night is happening Sunday 14 May, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
You are invited to have a special evening connecting with your St John's whānau in an evening of worship, discussion and food.  Please invite others to come along too!

FELLOWSHIP GROUP

Ron Fountain will be the next speaker at the May Fellowship Group on Tuesday 23rd May, 11am in the St John’s Centre.
Ron’s topic is ‘Growing up in a missionary family’.

SOUPER SUNDAYS

These lunches are back by popular demand! You are warmly invited to share in a bowl of hot soup after church on any of the following dates. 
 
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
 
Just bring a small plate of something sweet to share with your tea or coffee.  Come and share in the warm fellowship, we’d love to see you.

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