Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 26 March 2023
Kia ora St John’s whānau,
On our journey of faith we look back to the past, where we are now, and to where we are heading.
God’s Word guides us on our journey, and if you want to read the Bible readings before Sunday, they are:
John 11:17-26 and 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:7
And if you want to hear a weekly Rev’s Ramble on the Bible readings, click here. https://www.facebook.com/KhandallahPresbyterianChurch
We have age-specific peer groups for youth and families, commencing part-way through the service.
ST JOHN’S VISION WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY
Our fresh Vision for St John’s has generated a lot of activity, and we want to continue to be shaped by this Vision God’s given us, as we all get involved.
After a shorter service this Sunday we will have a fun workshop to collaborate on our Vision initiatives. You are invited to select which area you would like to contribute ideas to:
Site and Space
Community Rebuild (incl. Creation Care)
Whānau Night
Getting to Know our Neighbours
Vision Communication & Connections
“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.”
More detail is available on our website: https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/values
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...
TRAINING FOR KEEPING OUR MINISTRY SAFE
As part of St John's in the City's commitment to keeping the children and young people we connect with safe, our leaders are police checked, trained and follow safe practices.
This year, all leaders in our church who are responsible for children or young people must attend the Safety WOF training, as required by PCANZ.
Our new Youth and Families Pastor, Hannah North, will run this training
25 MARCH, 9AM - 2.30PM IN THE ST JOHN'S CENTRE
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
The period of Lent will soon bring us to Easter. We have a special Easter Service during Holy Week on Tuesday 4th April 2023 at 11am in the Church, with shared lunch to follow in the hall.
EASTER SERVICES
During the Holy celebration of Easter, here are the services of public worship we share…
Palm Sunday All Age Service 2nd April, 10am
Scots College Easter Service 2nd April, 4pm
Fellowship Group Easter Service 4th April, 11am
Good Friday Service 7th April, 10am
Easter Sunday with Communion 9th April, 10am
EASTER BREAKFAST
You are invited to share a special breakfast on Easter Sunday, the day of celebration. We will begin the day as a family of faith, sharing a meal together before heading into church to continue celebrations of our Risen Lord.
Sunday 9th April at 8.45am, Church Centre.
Please RSVP to: Marg Gilkison by Sunday 2nd April.
Koha $5 to help defray costs.
UPDATE: A&J ANNUAL APPEAL FOR MISSION
The St John’s Outreach Committee encourages everyone to be part of the spiritual and practical support for A&J (a St John’s couple working overseas).
The Outreach Committee is committed to give $4,000 each year, and matches dollar for dollar all additional donations up to $2,500 per year. Our appeal last Sunday has received over $5,000 so far. You can still make a donation using internet banking – the normal St John’s bank account number is available on the website (please put AandJ in the reference).
PHOTOS FROM THE EVANS BAY FUN DAY
The Peace of Christ be with you
Allister