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Parish Newsletter; Mothers Day 13 May 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 13th May 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity – Mothering Sunday
11.30 am – Duvauchelle
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in Trinity Hall, following our Mothers’ Day service this morning.
THE COLLECT
Ever-loving God, your care for us is greater, even than a mother’s love for her child; teach us to value a mother’s love and see in it as an expression of your grace, that we may ever feel more deeply your love for us in Christ Jesus our Saviour. Amen
MIKE’S MESSAGE
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
Mary the mother of Jesus is considered by many Christians to be the ‘Mother of the Church’. By her full and free acceptance of God’s gift of maternity, and her special … Read More »
Parish Newsletter 6 May 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 6th May 2018 – 9.30 am – St Peters – Holy Communion
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
Oh, God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
MIKE’S MESSAGE
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
As a church we are still reflecting upon what it means to be living in the light of Jesus’ resurrection. The ripples are still washing over us two thousand years later. In our … Read More »
Parish Newsletter 22 April 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 22nd April 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity – Morning Worship
11.30 am – Pigeon Bay
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in Trinity Hall following our service this morning.
THE COLLECT
Alleluia! Eternal God, humanity is made in your image and you call us by name. Help us to always recognise your voice and to respond willingly, that we might always witness to your living presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen
MIKE’S MESSAGE
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
Some of us went to Bishop Victoria’s farewell service at the Transitional Cathedral last Sunday. It was a lovely occasion with good representation from our Diocese. As you may have read, she gave a stirring sermon highlighting the needs of vulnerable women … Read More »
Parish Newsletter 8 April 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 8th April 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity – Morning Worship
Harvest Thanksgiving
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in Trinity Hall following our Harvest Thanksgiving service this morning.
THE COLLECT
Creator God, you made the goodness of the land,
the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons;
as we thank you for the harvest, may we cherish and respect
this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
MIKE’S MESSAGE
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in the world and those who live in it…” (Psalm 24: 1). Harvest Thanksgiving is one of the few times during the year when the church’s focus is on the goodness of God’s creation. It is … Read More »
Parish Newsletter Palm Sunday 2018
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 »
Parish Newsletter 25 February 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 25th February 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity – Morning Worship
11.30 am – Pigeon Bay
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in Trinity Hall following our service this morning. The Parish Council meeting will follow morning tea.
Please hand in your questionnaires today.
THE COLLECT
Servant God, grant us opportunity, give us willingness
to serve you day by day; that what we do
and how we bear each other’s burdens,
may be our sacrifice to you;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Amen
MIKE’S MESSAGE
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In today’s gospel, Jesus says “If any want to become my followers, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow me.” Prior to this he has explained that he must suffer, be rejected and killed, … Read More »
Parish Newsletter 28 January 2018
The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula
Sunday 28th January 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity – Informal Service
11.30 am – Pigeon Bay
A warm welcome to parishioners and visitors alike. Please join us for morning tea and fellowship in Trinity Hall following our service this morning.
THE COLLECT
O Lord Jesus Christ, you have borne our griefs and carried the burden of our weakness; renew by your Spirit the gifts of healing in your Church, and send forth us, your disciples, to proclaim the good news, to cure the sick and relieve suffering; to the praise and glory of your holy name. Amen.
MIKE’S MESSAGE
Dear brothers and sisters … Read More »