News for Sunday 20 November 2009
Next Week
Baptism and Confirmation Service
Bishop Tom be with us for the adult baptism and confirmation service at 10.30 am. There will be a shared brunch after the service. Please indicate on the clipboards what you can bring.
Nine Lessons and Carols
Next week sees the first of our special Christmas services, Nine Lessons and Carols, 7.30 pm. Also put a note in your diaries for 13 December. This is our Christmas Nativity and Carol service at 10.00 am, followed by a sausage sizzle. Note there will be only one morning service. We have printed cards advertising our Christmas services, please give these away to friends, family and neighbours.
Afternoon Fellowship
Communion Service on Wednesday 2 December at 2.00 pm.
Mid-week Services
Our regular mid-week services are Wednesday 10.00 am and Thursday 10.30 am. Please note that there will be no 10.30 am service on Thursday, 10 December. The last service for the year will be on Thursday, 17 December.
No Appointment Required
Remember—John’s office door is open on Tuesdays 3.30—5.00 pm for parishioners to talk to him. Not available if it is the 5th Tuesday of the month.
Emails Are Still on a Go Slow
We are still having intermittent problems with emails being sent from the church office. They appear to be on a ‘go slow’ now reaching recipients sometimes days later. We are still able to received emails in a timely fashion. Our IT guru will be in action this weekend with his spanner. But if you are expecting a communication from one of the staff and haven’t received one, you might have to resort to the more traditional method of giving us a phone call. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Rosters
If you receive a hard copy of your service roster please collect this from the gathering area this morning.
Celebrate Advent with Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love
You are invited to contribute to the Advent displays by placing a small object in the designated area that depicts the theme of the day:
6 December—Hope,
13 December—Joy,
20 December—Love.
Objects can range from a favourite text, copy of a photo, flower, golf ball, etc. Use your imagination and be creative. Please note, no items of value please as security cannot be guaranteed, and not too large.
Public Community Meeting
7.30 pm Wednesday 2 December at St John’s Hall, cnr Karori Road and Campbell Street.
Arts Encompassing 2010
This will be happening 5-19 March 2010. Entry forms are available from the Cathedral.
Christmas Carollers Wanted!!
Do you want to bring some joy to the people in Wellington Hospital this Christmas? Join others to walk around the wards, A&E, ICU etc singing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve. Meet in the foyer of the new hospital at 7pm. All ages and singing abilities welcome! It takes about an hour, refreshments served afterwards. For information contact Chris 4762235.
Mount Victoria Crosses
The Council of Wellington Churches are currently seeking donations towards the restoration of the crosses on the top of Mount Victoria so they will keep going for another 20 years. If you are able to assist, donations may be made to: Westpac 030502 0068435 00 account for the Council of Wellington Churches..Come on folks let’s support this and keep a reminder to Wellington that Christ is risen!
