Newsletter 26-August-2018

‘Love is Our Defence’
Ephesians 6:10-20
1 Kings 8: 1,6, 10-11, 22-30,41-43; Psalm 84; John 6:56-69

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Next Sunday: 2 September 2018
Next Weeks Theme: ‘Accept the Word’
Focus Scripture: James 1: 17-27
Other Readings: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45: 1-2, 6-9; Mark 7: 1-8,14-15,21-23

Prayer Points for: George Morrison, Brenda Ryan and Mary Hall for good health. The Nominating Team and process of discerning members for the Leadership Team.

Congratulations to Asa Wang for being accepted for the Graduate Secondary Teachers Training course next year.

Opportunities to be of service

The following opportunities are available to serve at our Sunday Services.

Church Welcomer

We need your smile and a friendly welcome to be extended to all coming to worship on the second Sunday of each month. If you or you think someone else might help out in this ministry please talk to Lorraine – or Loas Toung or Joan Rutherford.

Morning Tea

There are spaces on the second and fourth Sunday of the month for a regular helper to be on our Morning Tea team.
Please contact Alison at the office 534 2305 if you are available and willing to serve regularly on one of these weeks.

Real Life with John Cowan 7.30pm Sunday nights on Newstalk ZB John Cowan’s guest this Sunday night 26 August will be former Governor of the Reserve Bank, Don Brash. After studying economics, history and political science at the University of Canterbury, Don completed a master’s, then PhD in economics. He later secured a job as an economist at the World Bank in the United States. In 1988 Don began a 14 year tenure as Governor of the reserve Bank. In 2002 Don resigned his post to stand for parliament, placing 5 th on the National Party list. After a year in parliament as National’s finance spokesperson, Don Brash challenged and unseated Bill English as the leader of the party and became the Leader of the Opposition. Don resigned from parliament in 2006, and has continued to be a significant voice in the New Zealand political landscape.
RECITAL Friday 31 August, 11.30 am at St Mary’s-in-Holy Trinity
446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
You are invited to listen to some wonderful music by our organist Philip Smith. The recital will be followed by a shared lunch in the Visitors Centre.
Born in England, Philip studied organ with Michael Rhodes, and later Roger Fisher (Chester Cathedral) and Ian Tracey (Liverpool Cathedral). Was a student at the Royal Northern College of Music, and assistant Organist of St Asaph Cathedral. From 1994-2007, He is currently Organist of Holy Trinity Cathedral and combines this position with Organist and Organ Tutor at Baradene College of the Sacred Heart and Diocesan School for Girls.

Want to try something new?

Know some-one who would like to try something different?


AFRICAN DRUM
and
DANCE WORKSHOP
 @ St. Johns

15 September 2018
10 am - 3 pm

See details opposite



ALL SAINTS FOODBANK
 We dedicate food offerings on the first Sunday of the month. While all donations to the Foodbank are greatly appreciated, the Coordinators shared recently that donations of tins of fish, beans and spaghetti can mean an immediate meal for a family.

Annual General Meeting

St Johns AGM Sunday 9 September following our Sunday Service


FAMILYLIFE
Marriage Getaway 2018
21-23 September 2018
Waipuna Hotel, Auckland

More info at
www.familylife.org.nz