Supporting the City Mission
Thank you for the support shown for the City Mission last Sunday when Corinne Haines, the City Missioner, spoke at our services. She gave sobering figures of the demand on the Mission’s programmes and services but also spoke with passion at all that is being done for those in need and with appreciation for the help given by so many to enable them to operate.
The appointment of the Revd Simon Green as the new Priest-in-Charge from the 1st October for a period of two years offers the parish some certainty on leadership. I will enjoy remaining with you until Simon begins his ministry.
Our gospel this Sunday tells of the death of John the Baptist, an episode that doesn’t reflect well on any of those who had a part in it. At each step someone could have refused to take part and John wouldn’t have been killed, but no-one did so for reasons that included selfishness, hate, or pride. Among other things, the story is one that challenges us to ensure that our reasons for anything we do will stand up to scrutiny of God (and others) and will never hurt the life of another.
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.
