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News for Sunday 5 September 2010

Guest Speaker Ruth Callanta of Tear Fund
Sunday 26 September, 10.30 am

Ruth heads up TEAR Fund’s Centre for Community Transformation (CCT) in the Philippines . Their Microenterprise Development is ministering to around 130,000 families in the Philippines. The self groups they establish are effectively Churches, they call them “Fellowships”. There are now over 6000. They have recorded over 30,000 first time commitments to Jesus. Quite an organisation.

Ruth is an advisor to the President of the Philippines on poverty issues, established a Business School, was locked up by Marcos when a student working with poor farmers as well as running CCT which now has over 700 staff. In short, she is a motivated and talented speaker – well worth hearing!

Ruth will be particularly speaking about their Kaibigan project which helps poor street dwellers in Manilla.

The Shed Phoenix Match and Fish and Chips

Date: Saturday 11 September, 5.30 pm for fish and chips (on the vicarage lawn or the Gathering Area or church if wet). Game starts at 7.15 pm we will travel together from the church to the game.
Cost: Koha for fish and chips (we’ll provide)
Tickets—adults $35, children $14, please reimburse us on the day (sponsorship is available). Boys under 16 need to be accompanied by a dad or male caregiver.
RSVP: Julia by 6 September This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or text 027 285 9115, as we need to buy tickets.

Inviting All 9 O’clockers
John and Avenal McKinnon are celebrating John’s 60th next Sunday and extend an invitation to all who worship with them at the 9.00 am service. Please join them at
77 Hatton Street after the service to celebrate.

Calling All Green Fingers
We need Japonica and Violet cuttings or plants for the Church gardens. Please deliver to Parish Office.

2010 Week of Guided Prayer
Hosted by Karori Baptist Church
Venue: Karori Baptist Church
Begins: 4 pm, Sunday 26 September
Closing session: 10 am, 2 October
To register contact Viv Johnston 476 9697 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cost $50 payable to Spiritual Growth Ministries.

Parents Alone
Single and bringing up your kids? Want to join with other in similar situation?
Where? St Mary’s Early Childhood Centre, 170 Karori Road, Karori
When?   Friday 17 September, 5.30–7.30 pm
What?    A shared meal is provided, followed by a time of information
               sharing, support and socialising (childcare provided)
If you can help on the night contact Bridgett, 934 1811

Back to Church Sunday—12 September
Invite Your Friends and Neighbours—All Services

News for Sunday 29 August 2010

Next Sunday:

ST MARY’S

8.00 am   Said Communion
9.00 am   Sung Communion
10.30 am Worship with Children’s activities
5.30 pm   Choral Evensong
7.00 pm   Vive Informal Evening Service

Afternoon Fellowship
Wednesday, 1 September, 2.00 pm in the Gathering Area. Speaker Guy Benton, Youth Minister.

Rosters September-November
If you receive a hard copy of your service roster please collect this from the gathering area this morning

Letter of Appreciation
A following letter has been received from Karori Normal School:

“On behalf of the staff and students at Karori Normal School, I would like to thank you very much for all your hard work on Sunday 15 August.
Our children are very excited with the new sandpit, and the bark being redistributed. They did notice the bark straight away and they like it!
Equally, teachers were also delighted and grateful to have resources made for them. I did hear many comments during the session on how much fun they looked and the teachers feel the same.
All staff have asked their appreciation be passed on to you all. We feel very humble to receive such generosity.
I would also like to thank Guy very much for organising such a wonderful thing.
Once again, many thanks to all involved.
Signed Diana Feary, Acting Principal”

Thank you everyone for making this possible.

Pledge Forms 2010/2011
Please prayerfully consider your donation commitment to KAC and return your completed pledge form today. More pledge forms available in the gathering area.

Pakistan Relief Collection
Donations for the relief work in Pakistan can be made using one of our envelopes and mark for Pakistan Collection. Include your name or number for receipts. . All donations will be forwarded to World Vision.

Ministry Exploration Evening
This evening will be to help people explore a possible calling to ordained ministry. Canon Kate Carey-Smith and Archdeacon Tony Gerritsen will be available to answer questions. 8 September, 5.30—7.30 pm at St Mary’s Karori.

2010 Week of Guided Prayer
Hosted by Karori Baptist Church
Venue: Karori Baptist Church
Begins: 4 pm, Sunday 26 September
Closing session: 10 am, 2 October
To register contact Viv Johnston 476 9697 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by
20 September. Cost $50, payable to Spiritual Growth Ministries.

Visit by Bishop Tom
Bishop Tom will be visiting KAC on Sunday 28 November. He will be conducting baptisms and confirmations so, if you’re interested in being confirmed or baptised please speak to Guy Benton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 476 8979

Parents Alone
Single and bringing up kids?
Missing your Friday night out with friends?
Would you like to join others in a similar situation?
Where? St Mary’s Early Childhood Centre, 170 Karori Road, Karori
When? Friday 17 September, 5.30–7.30 pm
What? A shared meal is provided, followed by a time of information sharing, support and socialising (childcare provided)
If you can help on the night contact Bridgett, 934 1811

News for Sunday 22 August 2010

ONE SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY 10 AM
There is only one morning service next Sunday. Don’t forget to bring something to share at the brunch after the service and your shoe box.

A Big Thanks!
To everyone who gave their time and energy to the work parties, the organisation, praying and serving on our Patronal Festival, thank you. Much was achieved and we enjoyed it at the same time.

Calling All Men Aged 8 Months to 88 Years

Bring a Shoe Box to Church
Please bring an empty shoe box to the fifth Sunday service next Sunday! What is John up to???

Pledge Forms 2010/2011
Please prayerfully consider your donation commitment to KAC and return your completed pledge form by 29 August. More pledge forms available in the gathering area.

Rosters September-November
Please advise Ken Wheeler today of dates you are unavailable for the rosters for the September to November period or of any changes to your contact details. Anyone who would like to help on the rosters is most welcome too. Contact Ken 972 9015 or

Pray for our City

The staff have felt strongly that God was saying that we should be praying for our city. So over the next few weeks instead of gathering for devotions on Thursday morning in the prayer room, we will meet at various places in the city to pray. Next Thursday we will meet by the fountain in Cuba Mall at 8.30 am for an hour. Come and join us before you go to work. Don’t forget that we stand in the presence of God himself!

A PRAYER OF FAITH

Dear Lord,
May our faith be a little more wild, and a little less guarded.
May we wonder a little more, and fear a little less.
May we dip more than a toe into the great ocean of faith.
When we reach out to hold something,
may we find you already holding us.
When we stray into questions and doubt,
may we find you waiting with a new adventure.
When we find answers,
may we go back and look for the question.

May we have a faith that lifts boulders,
rather than rakes the sand;
A faith that fidgets,
rather than behaves;
A faith that keeps stretching,
rather than becomes moribund;
A faith that stays up late,
rather than wanting early nights.

Lord, help us discover the doing of faith,
rather than its management;
Exploring the outer edges,
rather than retreating to the centre;
Making new words,
rather than wasting play-time defining the old ones.
May we live in faith, and through faith, for the Faith,
All for the glory of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen

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News for Sunday 15 August 2010

Healing Service Next Sunday 10.30 am
If you are sick or have friends who are sick bring them along There will be testimonies as well as prayer offered. It would be great to see you even if you are not physically ill just so that you can be prayed for and feel a fresh touch from God. Invitations available in the gathering area.

Bring a Shoe Box to Church
Please bring an empty shoe box to the fifth Sunday service on 29 August! What is John up to???

Donations
Thanks to all who give so generously; City Mission Food Basket, $60 worth was delivered recently, and the Monday morning playgroup takings from the last two weeks of $80 was sent to World Vision for disaster relief work in Pakistan. Every bit helps!

Scripture, Art and Colin McCahon
A presentation by Dr Kath Rushton, RSM with discussion time. Monday 16 August, 5-6.45 pm Loaves and Fishes Hall, , Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Drinks and nibbles provided. RSVP by 15 August to Jenny Wilkens ph 472-0286 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pledge Forms 2010/2011
Please prayerfully consider your donation commitment to KAC and return your completed pledge form by 29 August. More pledge forms available in the gathering area.

Rosters September-November
Please advise Ken Wheeler by Sunday 22 August of dates you are unavailable for the rosters for the September to November period or of any changes to your contact details. Anyone who would like to help on the rosters is most welcome too.
Contact Ken 972 9015 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wellington Theological Consortium Seminar
Public Christianity: Is There any Other Kind? Speakers, workshops and panel discussion with input from the floor. Friday 27, 6.30—8.45 pm and Saturday 28 August, 9.30 am—4.00 pm. Waged $30, Students or Unwaged $10. LifePoint Church, 61 Hopper Street, Mt Cook. For further information contact Gavin Drew, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pray for our City
The staff have felt strongly that God was saying that we should be praying for our city. So over the next few weeks instead of gathering for devotions on Thursday morning in the prayer room, we will meet at various places in the city to pray. Next Thursday we will meet in Civic Square by the Library at 8.30 am for an hour. Come and join us before you go to work. Don’t forget that we stand in the presence of God himself!

Parents Alone
Single and bringing up kids?
Missing your Friday night out with friends?
Would you like to join others in a similar situation?
Where? St Mary’s Early Childhood Centre, 170 Karori Road, Karori
When? Friday 20 August, 5.30–7.30 pm
What? A shared meal is provided, followed by a time of information sharing, support and socialising (childcare provided)
If you can help on the night contact Bridgett, 934 1811

News for Sunday 8 August 2010

PATRONAL CELEBRATION
Worship, Breakfast, Serve, Lunch!!!

Sunday 15 August, 8 am-2 pm

What’s the Plan?
8 am Traditional service
9-10 am Bacon and Eggs!
10 am-1 pm Work on projects or pray support
1 pm Celebratory lunch

Why?
What a great way to celebrate our Patronal Festival by worshiping, eating together and serving our community.

What’s Involved?
Working on projects at Karori Normal School and planting at the Kaori Stream at Karori Park:
Refilling the sandpit
Reshuffling the bark in the gardens and
Laminating and collating of project cards or
Planting at Karori Stream, Karori Park

We also need people to pray, to provide and serve breakfast and lunch, and to work on the projects. So, everyone can do something . . . Come along and invite your friends to join us too.

Interment of Ashes
We will be interring the ashes and dedicating the plaque for Zoe and Ivan Croft after the 10.30 service today.

Service Next Week
If you are rostered for the 8 am service you will be required for the Patronal service next week. If you are rostered for the other services you will not be needed unless John has specifically contact you.

Too Big for His Boots!
The season is nearly over but Tim has outgrown his boots. He needs a pair of soccer boots, size 2 or 3. Contact Amanda Mallett 021 1203778 if you can help.

Cell Group Leaders Meeting
Monday 9 August, 7.30-9.00 pm, prayer room in church office.

Congratulations
Kate Quigley had her baby on 3 August: a boy, 7lb 11 oz, as yet unnamed, mother and baby both well.