ORDER OF SERVICE Red p. 456; Blue p. 461; Yellow p. 467 8.00am OPENING HYMN 560 God is here! As we his people WELCOME GATHERING p. 456 (Red Marker) SENTENCE The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing. Isaiah 35: 10 COLLECT Help us to remember Lord that you were born into a cruel world, amid poverty and dirt, and that as a small child were forced to live in exile as a refugee. Confront us in our abundance, so that all may live in dignity and peace. FIRST TESTAMENT 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 David Anointed King PSALM Psalm 48 The Glory & Strength of Zion EPISTLE 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 Paul’s Visions & Revelations GOSPEL Mark 6: 1-13 The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth SERMON Rev’d Stephen Baxter: Dust & Thorns AFFIRMATION p. 461 (Blue Marker) INTERCESSIONS Leader: Spirit of Holiness Response: Reveal Your Love PEACE p. 466 OFFERTORY HYMN 245 There’s a spirit in the air GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 467 (Yellow Marker) FINAL PRAYER Lord of the Church, you have called us to proclaim your Gospel and live out your love. May we do your work, bear Christ’s Cross and see your glory. CLOSING HYMN 494 Glorious things of you are spoken DISMISSAL Go now to love and serve God. Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ. Weekly Newsletter 5th July, 2015 Vicar: Rev’d Stephen Baxter Ph / Fax. 528 6212 Parish Office: Ph. 528 5162 116 Selwyn Avenue Mob. 021 528 052 Fax. 528 1155 Kohimarama Email. [email protected]Email. [email protected]Auckland 1071 vicarsblogging.blogspot.com Web. www.standrewskohi.org.nz Assistant Priest: Rev’d Dr. Paul Yeomans Ph. 817 7280 Mob. 021 174 6752 email: [email protected]Peoples’ Warden: Mrs Leith Hamilton Ph. 528 9624 Vicar’s Warden: Mr Roger Seyb Ph. 585 0980 Refugee Sunday, Pentecost 6, Year B Our country today is much more diverse than it was even ten years ago, and in this we are more blessed than many other nations of the world. Our Church too has become a haven to peoples of many cultures and assorted political views. God welcomes and accepts them all. “Come to me,” he bids his people in the familiar comfortable words from scripture and in the Eucharist Rite in our prayer book, “all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” To be poor and “heavy laden” in ancient Israel was not a curse, for the entire nation had experienced exile and privation. Indeed, the anawim Yahweh, the “poor of God,” were considered to be among God’s most beloved. Perhaps to the extent that we as a nation continue to welcome among us the “huddled masses yearning to be free” can we hope to enjoy God’s favor and find rest for our own too often rootless souls. REGUGEES: EVERY 15 MINUTES ONE FAMILY IS FORCED INTO FLIGHT
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ORDER OF SERVICE Red p. 456; Blue p. 461; Yellow p. 467 8.00am OPENING HYMN 560 God is here! As we his people WELCOME GATHERING p. 456 (Red Marker) SENTENCE The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing. Isaiah 35: 10 COLLECT Help us to remember Lord that you were born into a cruel world, amid poverty and dirt, and that as a small child were forced to live in exile as a refugee. Confront us in our abundance, so that all may live in dignity and peace. FIRST TESTAMENT 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 David Anointed King PSALM Psalm 48 The Glory & Strength of Zion EPISTLE 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 Paul’s Visions & Revelations GOSPEL Mark 6: 1-13 The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth SERMON Rev’d Stephen Baxter: Dust & Thorns AFFIRMATION p. 461 (Blue Marker) INTERCESSIONS Leader: Spirit of Holiness Response: Reveal Your Love PEACE p. 466 OFFERTORY HYMN 245 There’s a spirit in the air GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 467 (Yellow Marker) FINAL PRAYER Lord of the Church, you have called us to proclaim your Gospel and live out your love. May we do your work, bear Christ’s Cross and see your glory. CLOSING HYMN 494 Glorious things of you are spoken DISMISSAL Go now to love and serve God. Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Our country today is much more diverse than it was even ten years ago, and in this we are
more blessed than many other nations of the world. Our Church too has become a haven to
peoples of many cultures and assorted political views. God welcomes and accepts them
all. “Come to me,” he bids his people in the familiar comfortable words from scripture and
in the Eucharist Rite in our prayer book, “all who labour and are heavy laden and I will
give you rest.” To be poor and “heavy laden” in ancient Israel was not a curse, for the
entire nation had experienced exile and privation. Indeed, the anawim Yahweh, the “poor
of God,” were considered to be among God’s most beloved. Perhaps to the extent that we
as a nation continue to welcome among us the “huddled masses yearning to be free” can
we hope to enjoy God’s favor and find rest for our own too often rootless souls.
REGUGEES: EVERY 15 MINUTES ONE FAMILY IS FORCED INTO FLIGHT
TODAY A Special Welcome to anyone Visiting with us this morning. We hope that you will be able to stay and join us for morning tea which follows both our 8.00am & 9.45am services today. All Welcome! Prayer & Anointing with Holy Oil Starting today Prayer and Anointing will be available in the Martyr's Chapel from one of the Clergy following both the 8.00am & 9.45am Services. THIS WEEK Monday, 6th July - 10:30 am to 12:00 noon Day Time Bible Study Group meets in the Parish Lounge. Wednesday, 8th July - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. Wednesday, 8th July - 7:30 pm Course in Miracles Group meets in the Parish Lounge. NEXT WEEK Tuesday, 14th July - 10:00 am Mothers Union meets for Communion and members meeting. Tuesday, 14th July - 7.30 pm Kids’ Club Trustees Meeting at the Vicarage. Wednesday, 15th July - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. For further information, please contact Janet: 521 8993 or 027 262 9099 Wednesday, 15th July - 7:30 pm Meditation Group meets in the parish hall. Please bring a pillow with you.
NOTICES Pre - School Music resumes again on Friday, 24th July. Sunday School resumes again on Sunday 26th July. COMING UP
Wednesday, 22nd July - 7.30pm
What on Earth is God doing?
Renew Your Mind!
Seminar 1 Please put your name on the list at the back of the Church
if you would like to attend this seminar. Sunday, 26th July - 2.00pm to 4.00pm Indaba Follow Up Session with Bishop Jim at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
PEOPLE & things
Happy Holidays to Rob Smellie who will be overseas for six months during which he will be spending time in the U.K, Sicily, and Karachi. During this time, Rob will be spending some time at Wolfson College at Cambridge University where he has been invited to be a visiting Fellow. He has also been invited to give this year’s Newman lecture at Ambrose College.
Congratulations to Jill Benton who is being swan in as a Justice of the Peace on Monday.
Special thanks Jan Dillon for her dedication to our Sunday School. Thank also to those who help with our Pre-School Music Group and who are having a well deserved break over the school holidays.
Vestry Members please note that we will be meeting on the 28th July this Month i.e. the 5th rather than the 4th Wednesday of the month because of the ‘Renew You Mind’ seminar on the 22nd July.
Is there anyone who is interested to re-instate a flower roster for us and make sure that the flowers week-by-week and on special occasions are appropriate, either fresh or fake or a mixture of both?
Thank you to those people who made donations of blankets and warm clothing to the Auckland City Missions appeal.
Please do not turn off the Water Boiler in the Kitchen as this is damaging the machine.
Please do not use the toilet in the parish office as we have rotting problems with the floor and you could disappear!!!
St. Andrew’s Kids’ Club Holiday, Before & After School Care
Please encourage any parents who you think might be
interested in our programmes to visit our website:
www.standrewskidsclub.org
Our July School Holiday Programme is now open
for bookings.
We have regular day time and evening Bible Study Groups
Please see our website for further information.
Parish Counsellor Jaedra Elizabeth - Phone: 022 072 2503
For free counselling on any matter, including spiritual direction.
Anglican Board of Missions You might be interested to know that our
parish gives $400.00 per month to the ABM as part of our outreach programme.
A combined services Morning Tea is held on the 1st Sunday of every month
following the 8:00 am service.
SERVICES TODAY 8:00 am Readers: Don Wormald Rona Patterson Prayers: Nancy Wormald Chalice: Helen Goodwin Rona Patterson 9:45 am Readers: Allan Minifie Brent Nicholson Gospel: Ron Hamilton Prayers: Kay Brightley Server: Kay Brightley Chalice: Jaedra Elizabeth
Roster Next Week… Sunday, 12th July
Pentecost 7 8:00 am Sides Duty: Margaret Baker Ros Rundle First Testament: Ros Rundle Epistle: Liz Jollands Prayers: Margaret Baker Chalice Margaret Baker Ros Rundle 9:45 am Welcomer: Cristina Minoza Sides Duty: William & Baby Tan Gathering: Kay Brightley First Testament : Jo Baxter Epistle: Jaedra Elizabeth Gospel: Brent Nicholson Prayers: Camilla Needham Server: Leith Hamilton Chalice: Leith Hamilton Camilla Needham Organist: Tba Data Projector: Anna Holt & family Morning Tea: Camilla & family Cleaning: N/A Flowers: Margaret Wilson Sacristan: Nancy Wormald Creche: Jo Baxter
St Andrew’s Prayer Circle:
We ask that you pray daily for:
Week commencing 5th July - Marti, Arden, and Aldwyn Miller, and the Pre-School Music
Week commencing 12th July -
Remember: The Church that prays together, stays together!
Sunday, 19th July at 5:00 pm
Evening Worship - In the Celtic Tradition Enjoy the simple style of worship from one of the
