Parish Newsletter 26 March 2017
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 26th March 2017
11.00am Ken & Fiona’s garden, 281 Beach Road (if wet we will be in Trinity Hall)
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike.
We hope you enjoy our Picnic Service, lunch and fellowship.
COMING UP THIS WEEK
Monday 27th March
10am Mainly Music – Trinity Hall
Tuesday 28th March
10am Alpha Course – Ken & Fi’s
Wednesday 29th March
11.00 am St Peter’s – Holy Communion
Friday 31st March
11.30 am Community Lunch – Trinity Hall
Please think about people you could invite to come. We still need helpers in the kitchen and to provide a sweet slice.
Please speak to Wendy (304 7151) or Rachel (304 8920) if you can help.
We also need drivers to pick up those who are not able to bring themselves and to take them home afterwards.
Next Sunday 2nd April
9.30 am St Peter’s – HARVEST FESTIVAL and St Peter’s AGM
Leader: Chrissy Organist: Ann K
Welcomers: Pip & Rose Sides Person: Sarah
Prayers: Sarah Projector: Gerald
Morning Tea: Anne P & Mark
Readers: Pip & Clive Readings: Ezek 37: 1-14 and John 11:1-45
Please leave your food contributions for the service at St Peter’s by mid-day on Saturday, after which Anne Paterson and her team will decorate the church. Food will then be distributed to those in need in our community.
Items of General Business for the AGM need to be with Mary McNutt by the end of this weekend.
COMING UP SOON
Thursday 6th April Outreach Group meeting – St Peter’s at 5 pm
Wednesday 12th April CPC meeting – St Peter’s at 5 pm
Thursday 13th April Seder Meal – Trinity at 5.30 pm (more details to come)
EASTER SERVICES
Good Friday 9.30 am – Trinity 3 pm – St Patrick’s
Saturday 15th April 5 pm – Okains Bay
Easter Day 9.00 am – Le Bons – Holy Communion
9.30 am – St Peter’s – Holy Communion
10.00 am – Little Akaloa – Holy Communion
11 am – Pigeon Bay – Holy Communion
11.30 am – Duvauchelle congregation to attend Wainui’s final service
11.30 am – Wainui – Holy Communion
This will be the final service held at Wainui, before its deconsecration at Labour Weekend. You are all encouraged to attend, and to join in a shared lunch after the service.
Friday 28th April Community Lunch – Trinity Hall, 11.30 am
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POMPALLIER VILLA FOR SALE
Pompallier Village Trust has a villa available now for sale Interested, or know someone who may be? Phone Kate Clare 3047228
JARS NEEDED
Jars are needed for those preparing jams, chutneys etc for the Parish Fair in November. If you have any to spare, please leave them in the St Peter’s Lounge or at the back of the church.
PARISH VISITING
If you are aware of anyone who would appreciate a visit from our vicar, Mike, or if you would like him to call on you, please don’t hesitate to contact him – details below.
MESSAGES RECEIVED DURING MIKE’S WALK
Monday morning Kim joined Mike for the first part of the day and Maryn and I joined in for the downhill to Le Bons. What a joy for Mike and I to have Maryn along to fill us in on all the local history. A day to remember. Chrissy Smith
Hi, I went too today (Tuesday) with my friend. It was excellent. Please spread the word! Alex Shaw
Great walking with Mike on Wednesday. Lovely scenery, good conversation, prayer in the beautiful Little Akaloa church – the miles went past so quickly. Simon Tipping
………………. more power to you Mike …and fellow walkers. God bless you. Lois Bellingham
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. Francis of Assisi
Vicar – Rev Michael Baker – phone 304 7051 or padre_mike@hotmail.com
Presbyterian Contact – Ken Paulin – phone 304 7012 or paulinakaroa@xtra.co.nz
Newsletter – Chrissy Smith – phone (03) 325 6244 or kimsmith@ihug.co.nz
Webpage – www.akaroachurches.co.nz
