Newsletter 12-August-2018

‘Anger to Love’
Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15 31-33; Psalm 130; John 6:35,41-51

Ephesians 4: 25-32, 5: 1-2
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

NEXT WEEK: Sunday 19th August 2018
Next Weeks Theme: ‘Living Wisely’
Focus Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Other Readings: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Psalm 111; John 6:15-20 

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.

Congregational Meeting held on Sunday 5 August

The following five people were elected for the Nomination Team: Mr Christo John (2nd year), Mrs Joan Williamson, Dr Xiaonong Li, Mrs Betty Curd, Ms Michelle Cao 

Help make our streets more inclusive.

Researchers at the Medical and Health Sciences of The University of Auckland are looking for people who live in the Howick/Highland Park area and identify as elderly and/or having a disability, to participate in a University of Auckland study about how people experience journeys on Auckland streets.

What’s involved? An interview which could include you taking us on a short journey of your choosing.

Koha of $30 petrol or food voucher will be given to all participants.

Interested? Contact Roshini Peiris-John 09 923 6218 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lead Reseacher: Shanthi Ameratunga, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Auckland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Approved by University of Auckland Human Ethics Committee on 12/10/2017 for 3 years ref: 01994

Real Life with John Cowan 7.30pm Sunday nights on Newstalk ZB John Cowan’s guest this Sunday night 12 August is Vince Harder. Born and raised in West Auckland, Vince came third in The X Factor Australia, beating over 100,000 people who originally auditioned for a place in the finals. He played the lead role as Simba in the Australian stage production of The Lion King. In 2009 Vince performed live gigs to more than 100,000 people including the main support slot on Teddy Riley’s Blackstreet arena tour or Australia and New Zealand, and a show-stealing headline performance on TV3’s Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park concerts in Christchurch and Auckland. Vince’s notable song to date is “Everything,” which reached number one in New Zealand on the New Zealand Singles Chart in 2008.

 COFFEE and CHAT

Come and join us in our new monthly drop-in venture – COFFEE and CHAT. Spend time with other members of our church family – and, yes, there’s coffee and something to eat too.

Our first get together is on Tuesday 14 August in the church foyer from 10am -11.20am. If you need a ride please phone Alison in the office (534 2305).

A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

 

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, Philip was Organist of the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Ruthin. During this time, he was awarded the Archbishop of Wales Award for Church Music. 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.