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Fokkens and Anna Pudney.
12noon – Tongan Language Service in the Hall – Leni Havea
5pm – Evensong with the Parish Choir followed by shared tea in the Hall Leader and Preacher: Mary Minson. Organist and Choir Director: Denis Guyan. Readings: Exodus 20:1-17- Alistair Sheard John 2:13-22- Peter Barton. Sidespeople: Alistair and Margaret Sheard.
6pm – Medbury School Harvest Service Speaker: Mark Chamberlain.
7pm Antioch/St Barnabas Young Adults Preacher: Phil Parkes. Leader: Tom Coulson Band: Amber, Lucy, Levi, Phil Hospo: Matt Chamberlain.
Wednesday @ 8.45am – Short, Early Morning Eucharist Presider: Mary Minson. Gospel Reading: Matthew 5: 17-19.
Thursday @ 10am – Eucharist with Hymn (NZPB) Followed by Morning Tea Presider & Preacher: Pauline Stewart. Organist: Denis Guyan. Assistants, Reader and Prayers: Derek Cockburn. Readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28 – June Sparks, Luke 11:14-23
4 March, 2018 Lent 3 – COMMUNITY FUN DAY
Kia ora, Malo e lelei and welcome to our worship
services today! We trust you feel at home among us.
Please stay for refreshments after all our morning services and ask a Welcomer for more
information about life at St Barnabas!
A note from the Vicar...
Worship Today…
Thanks to Sponsors: I do hope you’re able to bring a picnic and come to the parish Fun Day on our front lawn today. This will be the first time since the re-opening of the church that we’ve had full access to our site for this fun event. Special thanks to our sponsors who have regularly helped us put on these events. Please support them as you are able; Ballantynes. Bell Lamb and Trotter, Brownies Mattress Direct, Lamb and Hayward, PC Guru and Signtech.
Situations Vacant: During the week the positions of Pastoral Care Coordinator and 24-7 Youth Worker were advertised extensively in the relevant networks around the country. We hope for some excellent applicants who can contribute well in the important areas of parish pastoral care and youth work at Boys’ High. If you know of anyone who you think might be good in
these roles, or if you yourself would like to apply, please visit the home page of the parish website for the advertisement and instructions of how to apply.
Overseas Mission Coordinator: With Kofe Havea’s departure from the parish we no longer have a convenor of the Overseas Mission Team. If you have an interest in the overseas mission work of the church and may be interested in helping in this area please see me. It would involve convening 5 or 6 meetings a year, being alert to projects the parish could respond to and generally promoting Overseas Mission in a variety of ways to the parish. This would appeal to someone who has a heart to help Christians and others who are in need around the world. The role is of course voluntary but very flexible. Perhaps this is you?
Arohanui, Mark
8am - Communion Service (NZPB) Presider: Mark Chamberlain. Preacher: Pauline Stewart. Assistant and Prayers: Maurice Walker. Sidespeople and Readings: Toni Hill and Cam Moore.
9.30am Church - Eucharist with Hymns Followed by Morning Tea - Tui Room Presider and Preacher: Pauline Stewart. Organist: Denis Guyan. Assistants and Prayers: Diane B-Newton, Marion Cook, Peter Chapman, Isaac Heap. Prayer Ministry: Carol Kingsland, Margaret Brand. 1st Reading: Richard Gardiner. Gospel: Judy Tudehope. Intercessions: Brian Carrell. Welcomers: Marjorie Smart, Julie and Heuchan Parr. Sidespeople: Richard Gardiner, Steve Johnston and Bryce Murphy.
10am Hall – ‘Lifestreams’ Service with the baptism of Oscar William Gabities Followed by Morning Tea Presider: Mark Chamberlain. Preacher: Mary Minson. Assistant: Victoria Gilmour, Peter George. Prayer Ministers: Linda Adams, Andrea Caldwell. Prayers: Moka Ritchie. Readers: Becky George and Evie George. Welcomers: Aisea Vakameilalo and Christine Fokkens. Hospitality: Catherine Dacre-Johnston and Lynda Domigan. Children: Kidzone Crèche Bubbles: Angela Brown -Makora Room. Splash/Xstream: Christine
Scripture Readings 5 March Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
(Pew Bible p11) John 2:13-22
(Pew Bible p863)
11 March Joel 2:21-27 Matthew 6:25-33
Sentence – Theme Verse We have rebelled against the Lord our God who still shows mercy and forgiveness.
Daniel 9:9
Collect – Theme Prayer God, the source of all our strength; watch over us within and without, that in body we may be protected from all adversity, and in mind cleansed from all destructive thoughts; through our Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.
Parish News... Beyond the Parish…
Parish Calendar…
Staff Directory…
Papua New Guinea: Archbishops Philip Richardson and Winston Halapua have asked all Anglicans to pray for Papua New Guinea following a 7.6 earthquake in the Southern Highlands. See p4 for more information.
The King’s Singers: Concert to celebrate their 50th Anniversary, with one performance on Thursday 8 March 7:30pm at Charles Luney Auditorium. See notice board for details.
Culture Galore 2018: 10 March 12noon – 4pm @ Ray Blank Park, 46 Maidstone Road,. (Supported by the CCC). Lots of new groups are involved with fabulous food, performances and free activities!
Lyndon Drake: ‘The Dream for Māori missionaries’ -NZ Church Missionaries meeting on 24 March; 5.30pm at St Christopher’s Church, 244 Avonhead Road, followed by tea, coffee and an optional shared dinner. Lyndon’s passion is to serve Christ in the church, through training leaders and participating in God’s mission among Maori and the global business community. Lyndon is currently completing a Doctorate in Old Testament from Oxford to add to his PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of York. Please note this date –further information on our notice boards.
Christian Broadcasting Association: This Easter CBA will be broadcasting on New Zealand’s top two commercial talk-radio networks for a total of 22 hours of nationwide airtime. Petra Bagust, Rev Frank Ritchie, Sam Bloore and Peter Wolfkamp will present CBA’s 22-hours of programming. Can you please help to make this happen? By Direct banking Account Number: 12 3110 0014706 00 Enter your phone number in the reference field to receive a tax receipt. Phone 0900 80 222 to donate $20 from your phone account. Or post cheques to: PO Box 100, Shortland St., Auckland 1140.
Opportunity for Spiritual Growth: Consider attending Cursillo in 2018. Cursillo is a short course in Christian living and runs from 26 – 29 April at Blue Skies, Kaiapoi. Call Peter Chapman on 322 9409 for further details.
Mentor a Migrant: If you would like to support a migrant with friendship, encouragement and language practice, please phone Olive Lawson on 0210676 587. We have a number of new kiwis who are asking for this support. The commitment is a weekly meeting for 4 weeks. Seniors Van Outing: Thursday 22 March leaving from the Church at 1.30pm and travelling to Lyttleton with Rev Phil Robinson and Madeleine Price. Book through the parish office for the van. Cost is $5. Please bring extra money for coffee and food.
Annual General Meeting: Our AGM will take place on Wed 11 April beginning at 7pm.
Mission Action Plan: A draft of our Mission Action Plan is available for you to read and give feedback. Please email me with your comments. Either take a hard copy from the foyer of either church or hall, or visit the home page of our website.
Church Missionary Society: CMS publication ‘Snapshot’ available in church foyer.
Monday 5 March 1pm Selwyn Centre - ‘Seniors Health and
Wellbeing Group.’ Ruth 354 1428.
Tuesday 6 March 7.30pm Stillpoint in the Church: A quiet,
reflective time using creative ways to engage with God. Lois 342 9172.
Wednesday 7 March 2pm Daytime Group AAW Meeting in the Tui
Room. Speaker: Elizabeth Clark. ‘Experiences in Asia’ Sales Table
Sunday 11 March Harvest Festival - please bring gifts of produce to all services as we offer our thanks to God for the bounty of our land and sea. Fresh and non-perishable items most welcome at the City Mission.
Sunday 11 March 12noon Fellowship Lunch at Double Tree,
Hilton. Contact May Carrell (352 9999/ [email protected] ) by Thursday 8 March if you would like to attend.
Saturday 17 March 7pm Quiz Fundraiser in the Parish Hall. Form
a team of 4 or come along and we will make up table groups. Test your general knowledge and have lots of fun! Tickets are available from the Parish Office now.
Thursday 22 March 1.30pm Van Outing to Lyttelton Saturday 24 March 3.30pm Messy Church. All children, families and
young people are invited to this outreach event which includes food, fun, faith, family craft and a meal – St Barnabas Hall – $5 per family. Grandparents are invited to bring grandchildren!
For more information visit our website - www.stbarnabas.org.nz Follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/st.barnabas.nz/
Parish Bank Account for Financial Giving - ANZ 01 0819 0003971 00 Parish Office - 8 Tui St, Fendalton, 351 7064, [email protected]
Rev Mark Chamberlain Vicar 351 7392 [email protected] Rev Mary Minson Senior Assistant Priest 021 149 6557 [email protected] Rev Dr Pauline Stewart Assistant Priest 021 650 103 [email protected] Rev Peter Chapman Deacon 027 5229409 [email protected] Rev Leni Havea Tongan Congregation 027 496 1643 [email protected] Marion Cook Administrator 351 7064 [email protected] Angela Brown Children & Families 027 335 0105 [email protected] Anne Shave Pastoral Care Visitor 027 466 7199 [email protected] Phil Parkes Younger Persons Worker 022 032 3663 [email protected] Kathryn Fee Assistant Youth Leader 022 671 9512 [email protected] Denis Guyan Organist 343 4074 [email protected] Emma Parkes Lifestreams Band Coordinator 021 082 52276 [email protected] Greg Brown Caretaker/Verger 027 603 5757 [email protected]
Gossip
I’ve heard it said that gossip thrives In little cramped and narrow lives And like a boomerang they throw Comes back to those who let it go.
Their word thus wing we, through the air, For reputations have no care And though as little seeds they’re sown When they return they’re fully grown.
Yvonne Byrne
How to get involved...
Bible Study Groups: There are a growing number of mid-week Bible Study groups in the parish meeting at different times and places. If you’re interested in joining one of these groups please talk to one of the Clergy.
Parish Prayer Meeting: This group meets fortnightly for prayer. Come when you can to pray for ourselves, parish & community. Contact Virginia Simmons on 027 255 1887.
Stillpoint: A quiet, reflective time using creative ways to engage with God. It meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Tui Room. Contact Diane Brooker-Newton on 352 5448 for more information.
Choirs: If you are interested in singing and would like to join either the Sunday morning or Sunday evening choir please contact Denis Guyan on 343 4074. The Sunday morning Choir practises at 8.30am on the second and fourth Sunday mornings in the Makora Room and the Sunday night Choir practises at 7.30pm on Thursdays in the Makora Room.
Lifestreams Band: If you sing or play an instrument and would like to join the Lifestreams Band please see Emma Parkes or phone her on 021 082 52276.
Rosters: If you would like to join a welcoming or hospitality team please see one of the parish staff – greeting or pouring tea is a great way to get to know others.
Messy Church Conference Highlights Messy Church is an Outreach to people who are not
yet attending church and providing a way of renewing and refreshing church communities as the gifts of those in church are being developed.
Discipleship of the team and all who attend Messy Church is a God given gift allowing God to do what only God can do.
Messy Church founder Lucy Moore has the dream that all churches will have a Messy Church/Intergenerational service which welcomes families and folk of all ages reflecting the five core values Christ-centred, All age, Creativity, Hospitality and Celebration.
St Barnabas Messy Church will be welcoming families, youth and all age adults seven times this year, the first being Saturday 24 March 3.30 – 5.30 to explore the Easter theme “God Makes a Way”.
Easter Camp ‘18 Easter is possibly the most important weekend of the year for our youth. 3,500+ youth attend the full-on weekend of fun, worship, community building and excellent gospel presentations from world class preachers. We hope to take our entire youth group this year but some of them can’t afford the $179 registration costs. Our parish has already been incredibly generous towards the youth this year, but there may be others willing to contribute to Summer Camp that I turned down. Every little bit helps, all donations will be a real blessing. Thanks, Phil.
Parish Mission Statement... Foster inspirational worship and prayer Enable people to grow in faith and service Encourage children and young people to follow Jesus Christ Develop as a compassionate, spiritual centre in our community Seek new ways of carrying forward Christ’s mission nearby and far away
If you have any ideas, energy or passion to contribute to our mission, speak with the Vicar or other member of staff and let’s make some happen.
Young Adults… Antioch: Every Sunday night at 7pm in the hall we have our Young Adults service ‘Antioch.’ Join us for a service with contemporary Worship, Prayer, Liturgy, Scripture based inspiration and fellowship over food.
Aimed at young adults but open to all!
PS. We light lots of candles!
Small Groups: We now have three young adult small groups meeting weekly for fellowship, prayer and Bible Study. If you would like to know more please contact our Young Adults guy Phil – [email protected].
Youth News... Friday Night Youth Group: This Friday we have a guest coming to share some thoughts on dating. Come with your curly questions – expect fun and food too!
Intermediates: 6-8pm High-schoolers: 7:30-9:30pm
Meeting in the youth room above the hall.
Contact Phil for more info on 022 032 3663
The Revs: Meeting during our 10am Lifestreams service, open to all youth in yrs 7-13. A chance to chill and learn together!
Pastoral Care Update...
A Call to Prayer for PNG Outreach – Prayer, Care & Support...
Footpath Signs A number of new footpath signs are being ordered for some of our week day ministries.
Barney’s Blog Thanks so much to the team who helped organise the Community Fun Day! Thanks to Don, Corinne, Peter, Phil, Lynette, Becky, Steven, Braden and Don.
Come to the St Barnabas Fun Day from 12noon – 3pm! Bring a picnic and enjoy the music and entertainment!
Activities Bouncy Castle and Wateratz Tower Blocks, Giant Snakes and Ladders and Super 4 Parachute Face painting Sausages, waffles, mini spring rolls, tacos and popcorn from the Food Court Tip Top ice creams and frozen confectionary Tea, coffee and cold drinks Old Fashioned running races and Tug ‘o War
Entertainment from the Stage 12 noon ‘Insert Band Name Here’ 4 piece band playing from stage 12.30pm Medbury Kapa Haka Group and Choir 1pm Amber and Rena – female duo 1.30pm Old Fashioned running races on the lawn 2.15pm Chris Walker – vocals and guitar 2.45pm Taekwondo demonstration 3pm Lollie Scramble
You will be aware that a 7.6 earthquake has hit Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands, and more than 30 people are believed to have been killed with more than 300 injured. The earthquake has caused widespread destruction. While we are still waiting for details and advice as to how we might best respond, we would ask that all Anglicans hold the people of PNG in prayer.
The Anglican Missions Board is helping with the assessment and will contribute to a co-ordinated response as appropriate. Please use the following prayer if it is helpful:
God of all creation, we lift up before you the nation of Papua New Guinea and especially the people of the Highlands Province as they recover from earthquakes and landslides. We mourn with them for those who have died, we pray for the healing of those who are injured, for strength and courage for all those who work to provide safe shelter, to bring aid and recovery.
We pray for Bishop Nathan, Archbishop Allan and all who provide leadership to these communities in this time of need. May your strength, wisdom and hope rest upon them and all they serve.
We pray for the whole Anglican Church of PNG, for the people of Mendi and the communities throughout the Highlands, that they may know the presence of your compassionate and life-giving Spirit, that they may work together for the good of all people. Through Christ our Lord we pray, Amen.
Archbishops Philip Richardson and Winston Halapua.
English Language Class: This is for immigrants or refugees wanting to learn the English language. Phone Olive on 021 067 6587.
Selwyn Centre: The Selwyn Centre for seniors is a great place to be for gentle exercises, fun, fellowship & afternoon tea. 1pm in the Hall on Mondays. Contact Ruth Harwood on 354 1428.
Parish Prayer Group: A parish prayer group meets at the home of Virginia Simmons. If you would like to attend please phone Virginia on 027 255 1887.
Cyclone Gita Response Thank you to parishioners who have offered donations for the relief of families in Tonga following Cyclone Gita. Your generosity will be appreciated by families who have no power, lack communications and have housing which has been partially or totally damaged.
Our parish has so far sent $1,000 to the Anglican Mission Board for distribution and
Frozen Meals: Nutritious frozen meals are available for families or individuals who are in need. Please let the office know if you know of anyone who might value a meal.
Text Prayer Ministry: For emergency prayer for yourself or others text Mary Minson on 021 149 6557.
Home Communion: Please tell Marion if you know of anyone who you think would like to receive Home Communion.
Home Visit: One of our clergy or lay team will visit on request.
$2,000 to the Priest in charge of All Saints Anglican Church, the church we have a special bond with. Please continue to leave your marked donations in the plate or at the office.
Please Pray... Please remember in your prayers: Ann Booth, Patsy Wardell, Beryl Newman and Helene Aubrey.