Newsletter 24-June-2018
David and Goliath
17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokohand Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines. 3 The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them.
4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. His height was six cubits and a span. 5 He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels ; 6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin was slung on his back. 7 His spear shaft was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His shield bearer went ahead of him.
8 Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight and kill me, we will become your subjects; but if I overcome him and kill him, you will become our subjects and serve us.”
NEXT WEEK: Sunday 1st July 2018
Next Weeks Theme: ‘Brushing Up against Grace’
Focus Scripture: Mark 5:21-43
Other Readings: Psalm 130; 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Prayer Points for: Brenda Ryan, George Morrison and Mary Hall for good health; Sheila and her family as they mourn her son-in-law’s death; someone to pick up the ministry of looking after our IT system; someone to be our Financial Coordinator for our St Johns Finance Team.
Real Life with John Cowan 7.30pm Sunday nights on Newstalk ZB John Cowan’s guest this Sunday night 24 June is Professor Grant Gillett, Professor of Biomedical Ethics
Thank you to all who donated cans of food for the Auckland City Mission’s Two Can Appeal last week. There is still an opportunity this Sunday 24 June to donate cans for the Appeal.
Food For Thought: The first of our 2018 discussions will take place on Sunday 24 June after our morning service.
"Aging is not for Sissies"
How is God leading us to minister to this age group?
This will be followed by a soup and rolls lunch. All welcome.
St. Andrews, Howick have invited us to come to their parish camp. It is on 10 to 12 August at Totara Springs Christian Centre, Matamata. There are registration forms on the foyer table; we are always invited to share this opportunity with them. Lorraine
STAYING SAFE - Age Concern Counties Manukau invites you to attend a refresher driving workshop on:
Day: Tuesday 26 June
Venue: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick
Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Content: Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence in this class room based workshop for mature road users, which will cover 4 key themes:
- Keeping Safe - thinking about your safety
- Being Safe - driving skills
- Safe Journeys - managing road situations
- Keep Moving Safely - alternatives to driving
This interactive session involves the use of resources from the NZ Transport Agency and a workbook for participants to keep, along with other information to take away. You also receive a $10 MTA voucher at the end of the day. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited and for catering purposes
Free of charge but a donation towards costs always appreciated
For further information or to register your interest in attending this course:
Ring the Age Concern Office 09 279-4331 Ext 800
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Leave: Lorraine is on leave from Tuesday 19th June until Tuesday 10th July. The Medical conference that Lorraine is travelling to with Ian is in Madrid this year. We plan to explore the top coast line of Spain finishing in Madrid and flying home.
I have a week of Study leave starting Monday 9 July and so will be back at work on Tuesday 17 July. The Study leave is to attend a conference at Carey Baptist Bible College on “Holy Spirit Leadership and Practice.” My thanks to the wonderful team of worship leaders and preachers we have here at St Johns; of whom Joshua Wong and Dick McDonald are leading us though this period. Rev Grahame Drummond will be leading worship for the last two Sundays. Rev Kevin Findlay (St Andrew’s Howick) Ph Office 09 535 4403 is our primary ministry ‘go-to-person’, but first call Alan Vickers 021 051 3040 or Alison in our Office 09 534 2305.
Blessings
Lorraine.
