THE COMBINED CHURCH OF AKAROA AND THE BAYS

Sunday 16 December 2018

9.30am St Peter’s

Welcome to our service of carols and readings.

Today’s Prayer

Lord God of the universe,

your prophets of old foretold that you would one day

send your Messiah into the world.

You fulfilled this promise in Jesus Christ.

Prepare us this Christmas, to greet him with joyful hearts;

who is one with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

now and forever. Amen

Mike’s Message

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ

The words of Max Ehrmann’s beautiful poem, the Desiderata, come to mind during this busy time leading up to Christmas, “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” I must remind myself that it is important to pace oneself and find the occasional quiet place for refreshment. As I pray the petitions left by travellers visiting St Peter’s, and … Read More »

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 »

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 18th March 2018 – 11 am – Garden Service

Rodney & Alethea Laredo’s home – 85 Grehan Valley Road

Welcome to our “service with a difference” this morning. It is great to have you with us, and we hope you enjoy being part of our Banks Peninsula Church family

THE COLLECTGod of Light and Love, you come into the world not to condemn but to redeem; enter our lives again, with your love, bringing new life, eternal and abundant, so we your servants may show light and love to others. Through Jesus Christ Our Redeemer.  Amen

WHY DID JESUS DIE?

Tuesday morning’s home group had another stimulating discussion this week. Here is a controversial but thought-provoking quote from the sermon by Rev Richard Bonifant which we studied.

“The notion of peace is incredibly threatening to … Read More »

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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 »

The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

Sunday 14th January 2018 – 9.30 am – Trinity

                                                     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 service this morning.

THE COLLECT

O Lord, our God, we thank you for your promise to move among us and all your creation, bringing order out of chaos, leading the enslaved to freedom, encouraging the afflicted, seeking justice from injustice, coming to each and all in the light and power of your truth.  Help us to trust your promise, O Lord, so that, relying on you, we may accept the role of cooperation you have … Read More »

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Sunday 24th December – 9.30 am – Trinity – Advent Carol Service                                                         

 5.00 pm – Little Akaloa

7.00 pm – Le Bons

11 pm Midnight Service – St Peter’s

 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

Lord God of the universe, your prophets of old

foretold that you would one day

send your Messiah into the world.

You fulfilled this promise in Jesus Christ.

Prepare us this Christmas, to greet him

as Emmanuel, God with us, with joyful hearts;

who is one with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

now and forever.          Amen

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

While the festival of Christmas is celebrated yearly, the truth of Jesus’ birth is something that is real every … Read More »

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     Sunday 17th December – 9.30 am – St Peter’s 3rd Sunday in Advent

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 

Loving God, you show us the joy of life,

We rejoice in this season of Advent.

In watching and waiting prepare us

to receive the gift of your Son,

who is one with you and the Holy Spirit,

now and forever. Amen

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

John the Baptist was a herald of God’s anointed One. When people asked him ‘Who are you?’ He answered first by saying who he was not: “I am not the Messiah.” Then he answered positively, as to his understanding of his vocation, “I am the voice of one crying in the … Read More »

The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian     Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula

     Sunday 10th December – 9.30 am – Trinity

                                                     11.30 am – Duvauchelle

                                                                                    2nd Sunday in  Advent

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 

God for whom we wait and watch,

you sent John the Baptist

to prepare for the coming of your Son;

give us courage to speak the truth

even to … Read More »

The Combined Anglican and Presbyterian Churches of Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 

                  Sunday 3rd December – 9.30 am – St Peter’s

                Advent 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 Hope, when Christ your Son appears may he not find us asleep or idle, but active in his service and ready. This we ask through Christ our Saviour.  Amen

MIKE’S MESSAGE

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today is Advent Sunday, and in today’s gospel reading Jesus urges us to be watchful as we wait for the Second Coming of Christ. Jesus uses the image of a householder being away, and leaving his servants in-charge of the running of the house. … Read More »