Because we are a community
In July we mark Social Services Sunday, when we consider how we are called to show our faith and our love for others in practical ways. Today we will hear about the work of the City Mission as we welcome the City Missioner, Corinne Haines, as our preacher. Everyone has heard of the Mission but today we get to hear of all the ways in which they help the less fortunate of our community.
Because we are a community it falls to us to help those in need and the Mission has many ways in which we can help.
Some of us put groceries in the basket at St Mark’s on a Sunday to stock the Food Bank and others help with the cooking at the Night Shelter. Those are just two of the ways in which we can support the City Mission, who work on our behalf, and there will be others that might just suit you.
Talk to Corinne or look at the City Mission website and explore the opportunities to express our Christian love for others in a practical way.
From the Vicar
“May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen” (NZPB p52).
Will we make the choice to live as those who love the way of God and therefore find the depth, refreshment from the true source of life? Or do we choose a life of being blown around in the breeze avoiding the true source of life that provides us with rootedness, security and life?
Isaiah has been called by God to bring the people to account for their actions. They had turned away from God and that was being shown in how they were treating their brothers and sisters. Isaiah recognises his own faults and he is forgiven by God.
Parish Officers
Parish Governance
The executive team of Vicar, churchwardens and treasurer meet constantly on parish business.
Parish Groups
Worship leaders, lay readers, servers, ushers, greeters, flower arrangers, cleaners, counters, intercessors and cup bearers all join together to support the service.
From the Vicar
“May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen” (NZPB p52).
Will we make the choice to live as those who love the way of God and therefore find the depth, refreshment from the true source of life? Or do we choose a life of being blown around in the breeze avoiding the true source of life that provides us with rootedness, security and life?
Isaiah has been called by God to bring the people to account for their actions. They had turned away from God and that was being shown in how they were treating their brothers and sisters. Isaiah recognises his own faults and he is forgiven by God.
Community Fair bringing affordable toys, books, china, vintage clothes and more from the Opawa - St Martins Parish.
