The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

Sunday 25th March 2018 – 9.30 am – St Peter’s – Holy Communion

Palm Sunday

A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike.  Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in St Peter’s lounge following our service this morning.

THE COLLECT

God of the journey, you travel with us along paths both rough and smooth;  as we celebrate your Son’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem

travel with us into Holy Week, that through your Holy Spirit we may witness to the depth of your passion                       and be ready to rise into the fullness of Easter Day through Jesus Christ Our Redeemer. Amen

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Holy Week begins today on Palm Sunday. It is the journey of Jesus to the cross. This year we have been … Read More »

The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

Sunday 9th April 2017

            9.30 am Palm Sunday at Trinity

                11.30 am Duvauchelle

A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. 

Please join us for refreshments and fellowship in Trinity Hall following our service.

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ

I was recently shocked to hear that two well-known parishes in Hastings have closed. Here are some shocking suggestions to stop our church from closing.

We need to stop expecting people to come to church. The Great Commission of Christ tells us to “Go” and spread the Good News.
We need to stop seeing the church as a place of comfort and stability while the world is rapidly changing. What we find comfortable often doesn’t make sense to younger people.
We must abandon our sense of entitlement. The gospel asks us to put our own needs … Read More »

The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian     Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

Sunday 2nd April 2017

 9.30am                Harvest Festival at St Peter’s followed by AGM

Don’t forget that Daylight Saving ends this morning, so you can have an extra hour in bed!

A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. 

Please join us for refreshments and fellowship in St Peter’s lounge which will be followed by our AGM.

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ

Today is our annual service of Harvest Thanksgiving, when we give God thanks for the yearly harvest of creation, but also thank God for all the gifts of life. We should always be mindful of God’s generosity to us, especially for food, water and all things that nourish us. The Christian practice of praying a ‘grace’ before a meal is a way of showing our gratitude to God. Mary Jo Leddy has … Read More »

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      … Read More »