Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 8 October 2023

Kia ora St John’s whānau,

This Sunday we celebrate Communion.

If you want to read the Bible readings before Sunday, they are:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Matthew 21:33-46

For our young people there will be a combined holiday programme, starting 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…

CLUBS DAY

Clubs Day is next Sunday – 15th October.
This is a fun opportunity allowing us all to find out about activities across St John’s, and get more involved!

ST JOHN’S ANNUAL REPORT & AGM

The Annual Report of St John’s in the City for the year ended June 2023 is available on the St John’s website: https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/publications-and-archive

A limited number of printed copies of the Annual Report will be available closer to the time of the Annual General Meeting, which is after the Sunday morning service on the 29th October 2023 in the church.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

A weekly group for university students and young professionals to meet and study the Bible together, with occasional social events.
When: 6:00 – 7:15 pm on Thursdays
Where: St John’s Office
Contact Hannah North: h.north@stjohnsinthecity.org.nz

DUTY ROSTERS

It’s time to start the rosters for Nov-Feb.  Please let Linda know your availability for this session.  New people, especially bell ringers are most welcome.

WELLINGTON HERITAGE WEEK

During Wellington’s Heritage week, the church will be open 11am to 5pm.
October 23 (Labour Day)
October 27
October 28
An exhibition of quilts from the Wellington Quilters’ Guild will be on display in the Church.
 
Volunteers are required to welcome and show visitors around.  If you are able to assist, please contact Rob Anderson.
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/st-johns-in-the-city-open-day-and-quilting-display/

CHRISTMAS IN THE COURTYARD

We are having Christmas in the Courtyard again this year on Friday 8 December.  If you can contribute in any way, please contact Rob Anderson.

The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.