Newsletter 25-March-2018
11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethanyat the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’” 4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
11Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
NEXT WEEK: Sunday 1st April 2018
Next Weeks Theme: 'Love Comes to Life'
Focus Scripture:John 20: 1-8
Other Readings: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Corinthians 15:1-11
Prayer Points:- Please pray for: Brenda Ryan for good health; someone to pick up the ministry of looking after our IT systems please.
Real Life with John Cowan 7.30pm Sunday nights on Newstalk ZB.John Cowan’s guest this Sunday night (25 March) will be broadcaster, Kate Hawkesby.
Kate Hawkesby is a TV presenter and radio announcer, currently hosting Newstalk ZB’s Early Edition. Kate has worked extensively in the media, from reporting live from the Oscars in LA, to being co-anchor of TV One's Breakfast show and presenting TVNZ’s Tonight. She is also a columnist for the NZ Herald.
Kate has a Political Studies degree and worked on London’s Daily Express newspaper before returning to New Zealand. She is married to broadcaster Mike Hosking and is a mother of three.
LENT BIBLE STUDY: You are invited to stay after morning worship on this Sunday, Palm Sunday, 25th March and join in a Bible Study. We will conclude by sharing a light lunch together. We will be following the Lectio Divina method of group study. Our passage will be Mark 14:32-42.
The Lectio Divinia study method below is what we have followed at St Johns previously with Chris Skinner:
Choose a significant Gospel passage
Read passage through out loud
After a short time participants speak aloud a key phrase or word that particularly struck them. There is no comment/questioning/judgment from the other participants The passage is read again slowly and meaningfully In groups of four to six, participants share on the passage and their significant word or phrase. Again no comment/questioning/judgment from the other participants Return to larger group. Some may wish to share in the larger group. Provide some time for this.
EASTER SERVICES
Maundy Thursday 7 pm March 29 th
Good Friday 9:30 am March 30 th
Easter Sunday 9:30am April 1st
Invite to the Movies: St Andrew’s Howick invite the people of St John's to join them at 6pm on Weds 28th March at the Monterey Theatre. They have tickets for sale at $4.00 each (an ice-cream included!) for “Mary Magdalene”.
This is an about to be released movie and is described as a biopic, so is based on Mary's life. It casts her as a misfit in her own village community and traces her journey with Jesus and the community of disciples to the cross. They have 100 seats booked. Tickets are obtained through Jane at the office. Ph 5354403 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. She can reserve some so those who come can be given them on the night.
7.30pm Thursdays
@
St. Johns.
All welcome. English language spoken.
GIVING RECEIPTS
Giving Receipts for the tax year ending 31 March 2018 will be processed after Alison’s return, during the third and fourth week of April.
re.cognition: Stations of the Resurrection.
re.cognition is a station-based interactive art installation at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland curated by Mark Pierson (Rhythms of Grace congregation at The Upper Room) and Sarah Park (Anglican Diocese of Auckland). It will run from Tuesday 3 – Sunday 8 April, from 6–9pm. Entry by Koha.
re.cognition invites visitors to engage with the biblical narrative of Easter, by moving through fifteen stations which encompass crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. Each station will employ different art media to present the story in a multi-sensory way. Visitors will be invited to engage with the installations, and reflect on what the Easter story might mean for them.
We envisage it will take visitors 60-90 minutes to make their way through the installation, over which time they will move over the entire Cathedral site. Please note: many of the stations that comprise re.cognition are positioned in low lighting, uneven ground or are accessed via stairs. 11 out of 15 stations are accessible to all, however we regret that 4 stations are not accessible to all.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is located on the corner of Parnell Road and St Stephen’s Avenue, Parnell. There is a pay and display car park which is accessible via Brighton Road or Parnell Road. Search for re.cognition on Facebook.
