Weekly Notices - 31st August 2025
Kofe is ‘winging herself’ back home as we speak and we can look forward to hearing all about her trip soon!
And while we wait for Kofe’s words of wisdom ‘here’, Paula has another favourite quote to share (author unknown):
Pray without ceasing
The eagle does not fight the snake on the ground.
It picks it up into the sky and changes the battle ground, and then it releases the snake into the sky. The snake has no stamina no power and no balance in the air. It is useless, weak and vulnerable unlike on the ground where it is powerful wise and deadly.
Take your fight into the spiritual realm by praying and when you are in the spiritual realm God takes over your battles.
Don’t fight the enemy in his comfort zone, change the battle grounds like the Eagle and let God take charge through your earnest prayer. You will be assured of clean victory
Pray without ceasing
Vicar Kofe
This Sunday’s Service (31st August)
Theme: The Promise of Christ's Return
Sentence: ‘All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted’. Luke 14:11
Collect:
Lord, help us to see:
to see what is eternally good and true,
and having seen, to go on searching
until we come to the joys of heaven;
for the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
Readings: 2 Peter 3: 1-17 & Luke 21: 5-28
Mayoral Candidate Debate
Thursday 28 August, 7pm, here in the Church (5 Cracroft Tce, Cashmere, ChCh 8022)
Not sure who to vote for in the coming Local Body Elections?
Come and listen to Mayoral Candidates Phil Mauger and Sara Templeton
In the month of September and the 1st Sunday of October, we will be hearing from different people about their respective journeys in recent times, and how they have carried out Mission locally and/or internationally.
This will be in the place of sermons by the Vicar, and to accommodate outside Speakers, we will be having 10am Combined services throughout September and on the 1st Sunday of October.
Please also note that the 31st of August is a “Fifth Sunday” so it too, will be a Combined 10am service led by Russell Stedman & the 11am Band
and the Revs John and Christine de Senna
We are down to our last Organ Recital with Jeremy Woodside.
The first two concerts (Sea-am Thompson & Martin Setchell) were very popular, get in quick for the last one!
Vestry has agreed to the recommendations from our Mission Motivators (Lerks & Joan) to support NZCMS Māori evangelists with our missions giving. Joan & Lerks have heard Keri-Anne preach and she had shown Lerks around South Auckland, describing her work there.
We think that Māori evangelists will not only bring the gospel to Māori, but could also re-awaken Christian spirituality with everyone that they encounter. We see this in our younger generation who want to partner with Māori in their future together.
Please click here for more information about Māori Evangelists.
Messy Church at St Augs!
On Saturday 28th June, we held a very successful ‘Messy Church’ activity day for Pre-School & Primary aged children in the Hall.
Many grateful thanks from Rowena, Thelma and the team to all those that contributed to the success of this day. We hope to hold another session before the end of the year!
What is ‘Messy Church’? Messy Church is a church for everyone who may not feel comfortable attending a ‘normal’ church service and who don’t yet belong to a church. It typically includes a meal, hands-on activities such as arts, crafts, meeting God in the outdoors, science activities and more, which are suitable for all ages.
Check out the NZ ‘Messy Church’ website! www.messychurch.nz
The first concert in our current Organ Concert Series featuring Sea-am Thompson was a huge hit with a full house (check out the photos below!).
Get in quick for the next one! (Click here for more details about this series.)
Please be warned that with the commencement of our roof repairs we have LOTS of scaffolding around the place to be aware of. In particular this affects parking near the Hannan Centre ramp.
Be careful out there!
(And here are a couple of shots of the team in the skyline recently.)
Please remember to use our Diocesan Prayer for Regeneration: As the kotuku gently rests upon the tree, come and rest upon us Holy Spirit as we pray for the regeneration of our Diocese… Ever living God, through your Spirit you constantly renew the whole creation; bring regeneration to your Diocese of Christchurch, grant us courage to grow disciples of Jesus, give us vision to reach young people and their families, and strengthen us to create vibrant communities of faith. All this we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.
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