Wesley Faith Community: a place to belong

Kia Ora. Malo e lelei. Bula Vinaka. Talofa lava. Kia Orana. Namaste.

Guten Morgen. Huro. Goeiemôre. Greetings.

Kia Ora, Bula vinaka, warm Sunday greetings to each and everyone of you attending our morning service at Wesley! Today the theme

of the service is that God is our refuge and we think of the millions of refugees all over the world. Let us keep them in our hearts and

in our prayers! Please join us for a cuppa and fellowship after the service.

Reading: Erin Nicholson Prayers: Peter Hardyment

26 June 2016

KIDZ TALK

Today is Refugee Sunday and it is time think about the people all around the world who have had to move out of their town, city and country because they are

no longer safe. Often they have to leave their homes in a hurry leaving friends,

toys and even pets behind. The World Vision 40-Hour Backpack challenge our

youth undertook last week has helped raise funds to help these people and pro-vided a little bit of insight into how refugees live every day.

ST STEPHEN’S ROSTER

3 July 2016

Preacher M. Birtles

Steward R. Vickers

Organist V. Burgess

Door F. Niu, D. Booth

Reader A. Booth

Morning Tea Niu family Keep reading for

important parish and

community information

Monday 3-5 p.m. Girls’ Brigade

Tuesday 10—4 p.m. Allsorts Op Shop

9.30—11.30 Care and Craft

Wednesday 8th

Thursday 10-4 p.m. Allsorts Op Shop

Friday

Sunday 9.30am Worship

1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday School

2nd & 4th Sunday 1pm Tongan Worship

ST STEPHEN’S METHODIST CHURCH

26 June 2016

Deacon: Margaret Birtles Ph 576 0698 Pastoral Care: Ralph Vickers Ph 576 5171 Parish Steward: Geoff Warth Ph 579 3637

Kia Ora, Malo e lelei, Goeiemôre and welcome to our service this morning.

Ngaire Southon is leading us in worship this morning. Thank you Ngaire.

Welcome to all as we celebrate 50th anniversary of 1st Otumoetai GB company, especially to any visitors. Please join us for refreshments after the service.

St Stephen’s diary 12—19 June

NOTICES

It is time for a social gathering so you are invited to a Fish & chip lunch and games afternoon from 11.45 a.m. 1st July. Please indicate your interest on the form available for next two weeks.

Ever wondered who are the Baha’is and

what do they believe? See the insert for more Information.

WESLEY DIARY FOR 19—26 June

Wednesday

22nd

10.00 a.m

Walking Group—Meet 10 a.m. at the church.

Contact Nora 571.1129 or Peter 579.5051

Sunday 3 July 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP

led by Leigh Sundberg

LECTIONARY READINGS for 3 July 2 Kgs 5: 1-14; Ps 30; Gal 6: (1-6), 7-16; Lk 10: 1-11, 16-20

Reading: Neil Everett Prayers: Peter Church

Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg — Ph. 576-9749, mob 021 0283 5358 Deacon: Valma Hallam - Ph. 562-3333

Parish Steward: Julienne Taylor - Ph 544-2565

Parish Office: Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.30pm Ph. 578-8493 / 578-8496

P.O. Box 2019, Tauranga. Fax. 578-8463 Email: tauranga.methodist@xtra.co.nz.

Website: www.wesley.co.nz

20th Annual Bible Quiz

Will be held on Sunday afternoon July 3rd at 2.00 pm at St Columba Church in Otumoetai Road

The format is now simpler with eight sets of ten questions.

If any of the congregation are willing to enter a team of two - age is no

barrier (there have been teams aged between 8 and 80 in the past) -

please advise John Burns on 578 9161 or email him at jandcburns@clear.net.nz as soon as possible to enable us to produce

sufficient answer sheets for all.

The current champions are a team from Wesley!

CHANGE OF EMAIL

Peter & Erin Nicholson have new email addresses:

peterin@kinect.co.nz (family email) or peterin102@gmail.com (Erin)

TAURANGA MOANA INTERFAITH COUNCIL

Ever wondered who are the Baha’is? what do they believe?

Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council invites you to meet the Baha’is. Edward Heselden, a Baha’i representative on the Tauranga Moana In-

terfaith Council will introduce the Baha’i faith and answer all your ques-

tions June 30th @ 4pm

St. Georges Anglican Church

1 Church Street, Gate Pa, Tauranga

BULLETIN EMAIL

If you would like to have a copy of the weekly Bulletin via email please contact

the office – tauranga.methodist@xtra.co.nz and you will be added to the list. We also email out important parish-related information when it is appropri-

ate. Please let the office know if you would like to be added to that list too.

ADVANCE NOTICE:

A games afternoon is being planned for the afternoon of 17 July from 1.30-

4.30pm(ish) in the lounge at Wesley. All welcome to attend, please bring a small plate for a shared afternoon tea. See Margaret Savage for more details.

Please take care when reversing into the roadway from the grassed area

outside the lounge. Pedestrians/mobility scooters have right of way on the footpath and at times they are difficult to spot through the rear window or side mirrors.

Subject: Prayer request for Papua New Guinea

There is very little news in the media about the unrest in Papua New Guin-ea. On 8 June there was police shooting at the university students who were demonstrating against the Prime Minister of PNG in Port Moresby. Sixteen students were injured and treated in hospital, no one died. The ongoing situ-ation is of concern for the people of PNG. The United Church of PNG has asked for our continued prayers. The prayer request from the general secretary of US PNG: - Pray for the Prime Minister Peter O’Neil and Cabinet Ministers and the Members of the National Parliament to hear the voice of God and obey by taking responsible actions to keep the peace. - Pray for the student leaders to consider best possible options to address the issues they are fighting for rather than violence. - Pray for the public to stay calm rather than taking the opportunity to loot, destroy properties and harass others. - Pray for the Church to stand united in Pray and seek Gods will. - Pray for the Public Servants to continue to serve the people and not take sides. - Pray for understanding of everyone. - Pray for the school students who are sitting for their exams this week pray that this situation will not affect them in their concentration. - Pray for the media to report honestly. - Pray for the Police and security personnel to treat people with respect and care. - Pray for private sector for protection against unruly behaviour of the public. - Pray that people fear God upholding the laws of the land. Thank you all for your prayer support.

Rev. Prince Devanandan Director - Mission and Ecumenical

PILGRIMAGE

Late in April 2017 a unique pilgrimage is being undertaken (see below) Full in-formation is available on our website: www.pilgrimagenz.nz

Already about 10 very keen people have enrolled and only 20 will be able to journey with us. Registrations of interest should be in by 1 Sept. Thanks for

your interest.

Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Francis and the early Celtic Christians for 26 days through Umbria, Tuscany, Rome, England, Wales, Ireland and Scot-

land.

Highlights include: Easter Sunday in Assisi; walking in the hills, forests

and towns of Umbria and Tuscany visiting places that were important in the

life of St Francis; visiting Canterbury Cathedral for worship and a workshop by the Director of Music; exploring significant sites of ancient Celtic Christianity

in Wales, Ireland and Scotland; spending time on the Islands of Iona and Lin-

disfarne.

Accommodation is in some amazing venues and retreat centres.

Pilgrimage leaders are Rev John Hornblow and Dr Jenny Boyack from All Saints Parish, Palmerston North.

The pilgrimage is from 15 April to 10 May 2107 and limited to 20 people. The pilgrimage is offered through The House Of Travel.

For more information visit www.pilgrimagenz.nz or email for a full itinerary to hornblow@ihug.co.nz.

Subject: Prayer request for Papua New Guinea

There is very little news in the media about the unrest in Papua New Guin-ea. On 8 June there was police shooting at the university students who were demonstrating against the Prime Minister of PNG in Port Moresby. Sixteen students were injured and treated in hospital, no one died. The ongoing situ-ation is of concern for the people of PNG. The United Church of PNG has asked for our continued prayers. The prayer request from the general secretary of US PNG: - Pray for the Prime Minister Peter O’Neil and Cabinet Ministers and the Members of the National Parliament to hear the voice of God and obey by taking responsible actions to keep the peace. - Pray for the student leaders to consider best possible options to address the issues they are fighting for rather than violence. - Pray for the public to stay calm rather than taking the opportunity to loot, destroy properties and harass others. - Pray for the Church to stand united in Pray and seek Gods will. - Pray for the Public Servants to continue to serve the people and not take sides. - Pray for understanding of everyone. - Pray for the school students who are sitting for their exams this week pray that this situation will not affect them in their concentration. - Pray for the media to report honestly. - Pray for the Police and security personnel to treat people with respect and care. - Pray for private sector for protection against unruly behaviour of the public. - Pray that people fear God upholding the laws of the land. Thank you all for your prayer support.

Rev. Prince Devanandan Director - Mission and Ecumenical

PILGRIMAGE

Late in April 2017 a unique pilgrimage is being undertaken (see below) Full in-formation is available on our website: www.pilgrimagenz.nz

Already about 10 very keen people have enrolled and only 20 will be able to journey with us. Registrations of interest should be in by 1 Sept. Thanks for

your interest.

Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Francis and the early Celtic Christians for 26 days through Umbria, Tuscany, Rome, England, Wales, Ireland and Scot-

land.

Highlights include: Easter Sunday in Assisi; walking in the hills, forests

and towns of Umbria and Tuscany visiting places that were important in the

life of St Francis; visiting Canterbury Cathedral for worship and a workshop by the Director of Music; exploring significant sites of ancient Celtic Christianity

in Wales, Ireland and Scotland; spending time on the Islands of Iona and Lin-

disfarne.

Accommodation is in some amazing venues and retreat centres.

Pilgrimage leaders are Rev John Hornblow and Dr Jenny Boyack from All Saints Parish, Palmerston North.

The pilgrimage is from 15 April to 10 May 2107 and limited to 20 people. The pilgrimage is offered through The House Of Travel.

For more information visit www.pilgrimagenz.nz or email for a full itinerary to hornblow@ihug.co.nz.