BRICK FUNDRAISER – ENDS NEXT WEEK!
Our brick fundraiser ends on 30 June – so get in quick! To make a donation go to: karorianglican.org.nz
ALPHA IS COMING!
9-week course starts Monday, 1 August
Who do you know who needs Jesus? We invite you to start thinking about who you would like to invite along to this life changing course
Alpha is a warm, friendly course where everyone is welcome. Over some food, we will explore what the Christian faith is all about through a series of dynamic videos and open discussion.
When: 7pm on Monday nights, starting 1 August 2022
Where: St Mary’s Church, 8 Fancourt Street, Karori
To register your interest to attend or to find out more information, please email heidi@karorianglican.org.nz
If you are feeling unsure then check out Anna’s Alpha journey in this 2 minute video.
PARISH DINNER – HAVE YOU SIGNED UP?
When: Saturday, 2 July at 5pm for 5.30pm start
Theme: Music
Thanks to those of you who have signed up to attend the parish dinner! You are being placed on a table and your table host will be in touch shortly (if not already) with more details. If you would like to attend the dinner, but haven’t yet signed up, then please do by filling in the clipboard at this weekend’s services. If you would like to host a table then do let me know as we still have a few tables free! For more information please contact Heidi heidi@karorianglican.org.nz.
THIS FRIDAY – LAST MEET FOR THE TERM!
This Friday will be the last meet for the term with Friday Youth starting up again after the school holidays.
Youth to meet at the church office at 6.40pm. We will then drive them to the wider youth collective in the Northern suburbs which meets in Johnsonville. We aim to have the youth back at St Mary’s at 9.30pm, so please arrange to pick up from that time. Please keep praying as we continue to look for some one to fill the Youth and Children’s Minister role.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS
This week Mike and Judy Scrivener set up a house for a refugee family who are arriving into New Zealand today. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who very generously donated items for this house. In doing so, you have helped to provide a comfortable space for this family as they establish themselves in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ngā mihi.
FUNDRAISING FOR NZCMS MISSION – SCOTT & NIKKI WHEELER & THE KAPUNA WHĀNAU
Join the Wheeler family at a fundraising screening of the film Lightyear!
Where: Light House Cinema Pauatahanui, 3 Paekakariki Hill Road
When: Sunday, 10 July. Arrive from 4.30pm, movie starts promptly at 5pm.
Tickets: $20 or more. Bring cash for raffles!
To book your tickets contact: Miriam miriamplume@gmail.com or Natalie pauanglican@xtra.co.nz
WORLD VISION – FORTY HOUR FAMINE
1-3 July
Once again we are getting behind World Vision’s Forty Hour Famine to help make change for kids who urgently need clean water. Clean water is a human right. Yet one in every five children don’t have enough clean water to get through the day. You can support this fantastic cause by joining the team or by simply making a one-off donation!
To find out more, visit the Karori Anglican team page click this link
TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, WE THANK YOU!
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers who give their time and energy in helping to keep our church services running smoothly and our premises looking spick and span. Being a volunteer is not only a fantastic gift to Karori Anglican but it also plays a huge part in bringing joy, purpose and fulfilment. Thank you!!
We are always looking for more volunteers to help in many different ways. If you would like to join the volunteering team in any area then please do let us know and we can discuss where your passions lie and where you may like to help. Contact Heidi for more info. heidi@karorianglican.org.nz
LATEST TE KORŌRIA UPDATE
Work on the fit-out details progressed this week with the receipt of a kitchen concept design and costings from Southern Hospitality. The full scope of the fit-out is now clear and it presents plenty of opportunities for contributions towards specific items. There is a floor plate on the main Te Korōria building now which at least keeps the builders working underneath it dry. The flashing between the old and new roof of the Community Space has finally been installed after some windy weather delays. If you have a spare pile of Gib board under your house, let us know. Like seemingly every contractor in New Zealand, including Choice Construction, needs it!
On Monday night there was a combined Finance Committee and Te Kororia Build Project Control Group meeting. This meeting closely reviewed project scope, spend, progress and funding. Our fortnightly site meeting took place on Thursday and is a time for Choice Construction, Studio Pacific Architects and Karori Anglican to catch up and work on the many things that come up during construction.
Last week we thanked the Choice Construction crew, this week it is time to thank the Karori Anglican interior design team for their input to the fit-out design. Ka pai!
OUR VISION AND VALUE STATEMENTS
We are a church that embraces God’s Word and Spirit, practises generous hospitality and partners with our community as we live out our faith.
Our vision is to be a faithful Christian whānau restoring wholeness and hope as we serve and strengthen our community of Karori and Mākara.
THEME FOR THE YEAR:
‘You did not choose me but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.’ John 15:16
MIND HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICES
Counsellor Sarah Richards is now working from our office from 9.30am-5.00pm each Monday and Tuesday. Do let your friends or family know if they are looking for support.
To book a counselling session with Sarah, or to find out more information about Mind Health, please visit the website. Sarah enjoys working with adults, teens and children. She is passionate about counselling and the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring healing and freedom. She has experience in the areas of: grief and loss, anxiety, abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, self-worth and school counselling. She likes psycho-education and resourcing her clients with practical tools.
KARORI ANGLICAN COMMUNITY – COVID UPDATE
If you, or someone in your household, has had exposure to Covid then please stay at home until you are verified as COVID free. The isolation period is currently 7 days.
Please note the following:
- Masks are encouraged in services.
- Communion is still at one element.
- Morning tea will be returning to normal once a new roster has been finalised.