NOTICES...
Home Communion - if you would like communion brought to your home please contact Margie Thomas (889 6248) or Lance or Val Riches (078880878 or 02 4448286) Please don’t hesitate.
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Home Communion - if you would like communion brought to your home please contact Margie Thomas (889 6248) or Lance or Val Riches (078880878 or 02 4448286) Please don’t hesitate.
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January 19th, 2020
No midweek service nor 8am until February
Next 2 Weeks - Methodist Church!
Devonshire Teas are held on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year at the same time as the Market Day in Morrinsville from 9am to about 11.30am
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No midweek service nor 8am until February
Next 2 Weeks - Methodist Church!
Devonshire Teas are held on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year at the same time as the Market Day in Morrinsville from 9am to about 11.30am
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Focus
In Isaiah's day the people hear Isaiah's call to be God's servant in the words "my chosen one in whom I delight." In Matthew we hear very similar words being said of Jesus "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
In the Psalm we are reassured that whatever else swirls around us the Lord is in control and "gives strength to his people... and blesses them with peace." Peter's statement in Acts provides an important framing for the meaning of Jesus' baptism.
How does God's love and our identity as beloved children of God affect our daily living?
Do you remember your baptism or feel moved when you witness another's baptism?
Prayer: Glory to God for we are beloved! Amen
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In Isaiah's day the people hear Isaiah's call to be God's servant in the words "my chosen one in whom I delight." In Matthew we hear very similar words being said of Jesus "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
In the Psalm we are reassured that whatever else swirls around us the Lord is in control and "gives strength to his people... and blesses them with peace." Peter's statement in Acts provides an important framing for the meaning of Jesus' baptism.
How does God's love and our identity as beloved children of God affect our daily living?
Do you remember your baptism or feel moved when you witness another's baptism?
Prayer: Glory to God for we are beloved! Amen
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From Love to the World
Monday January 20th Isaiah 9:1-4
Introduction to Prayer: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light (Isaiah 1:2).
Response to Scripture: May I live in the light of God's reign.
Prayer– God of light, I long for your presence. Help me see you in darker times.
Tuesday January 21st Isaiah 9:5-7
Q: Think about the commentator's vision of "endless peace" coming to the worlds natural environment. Will those yet-to-be born remember us as peace-makers?
Prayer–God of surprises, you come to me and our world in such unexpected ways. Open my heart so that I may capture a vision of your transforming ways.
Wednesday January 22nd Habakkuk 2:15-20
Q: What do you think it means to be prophetic with your family, or in your workplace?
Prayer– God of the prophets, give me the insight to recognise today's idols. Create within me a passion for what in right and a desire to worship you.
Thursday January 23rd Mark 16:15-18
Q: How might your local church proclaim the gospel to the whole creation?
Prayer - Give ear, creator God, to the lament of the earth. May I proclaim good news to the whole creation for Christs sake.
Friday January 24th 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Q: How can you see ideas of "strong leadership" (both in the community and the church) challenged by Paul's understanding of leadership?
Prayer - Help me, good God, in our increasingly goal-orientated world of performance statistics and figures, to rediscover the wisdom of your foolishness.
Saturday January 25th Matthew 4:12-23
Q: What does repentance demand of your local community and congregation?
Prayer - Inspire within me, God of Jesus Christ, a fresh vision of how to talk of being the church and doing mission serves the coming of your kingdom.
Sunday January 26th Psalm 27:1-14
Epiphany 3
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From Love to the World
Monday January 20th Isaiah 9:1-4
Introduction to Prayer: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light (Isaiah 1:2).
Response to Scripture: May I live in the light of God's reign.
Prayer– God of light, I long for your presence. Help me see you in darker times.
Tuesday January 21st Isaiah 9:5-7
Q: Think about the commentator's vision of "endless peace" coming to the worlds natural environment. Will those yet-to-be born remember us as peace-makers?
Prayer–God of surprises, you come to me and our world in such unexpected ways. Open my heart so that I may capture a vision of your transforming ways.
Wednesday January 22nd Habakkuk 2:15-20
Q: What do you think it means to be prophetic with your family, or in your workplace?
Prayer– God of the prophets, give me the insight to recognise today's idols. Create within me a passion for what in right and a desire to worship you.
Thursday January 23rd Mark 16:15-18
Q: How might your local church proclaim the gospel to the whole creation?
Prayer - Give ear, creator God, to the lament of the earth. May I proclaim good news to the whole creation for Christs sake.
Friday January 24th 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Q: How can you see ideas of "strong leadership" (both in the community and the church) challenged by Paul's understanding of leadership?
Prayer - Help me, good God, in our increasingly goal-orientated world of performance statistics and figures, to rediscover the wisdom of your foolishness.
Saturday January 25th Matthew 4:12-23
Q: What does repentance demand of your local community and congregation?
Prayer - Inspire within me, God of Jesus Christ, a fresh vision of how to talk of being the church and doing mission serves the coming of your kingdom.
Sunday January 26th Psalm 27:1-14
Epiphany 3
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REGULAR EVENTS
Tuesday 9.30am Rhythm and Dance
5.30pm Choir Practice
Wednesday 11.30am Family Fellowship on the second Wednesday of the month
3.20pm Older Youth Group
6.00pm Community Meals on the first Wednesday of the month
Thursday 9.30am Selwyn Care
12.30pm Community prayer
Friday 8.30am-noon Op-shop - Always needs good clothes
9.30am-noon Cuppa and chat
12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Silent Prayer
3pm-4.30pm KFCC (Kids Friday Church Club)
1st Saturday each month - Devonshire Teas, Carboot sales and Op-Shop open from 8.30am
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Tuesday 9.30am Rhythm and Dance
5.30pm Choir Practice
Wednesday 11.30am Family Fellowship on the second Wednesday of the month
3.20pm Older Youth Group
6.00pm Community Meals on the first Wednesday of the month
Thursday 9.30am Selwyn Care
12.30pm Community prayer
Friday 8.30am-noon Op-shop - Always needs good clothes
9.30am-noon Cuppa and chat
12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Silent Prayer
3pm-4.30pm KFCC (Kids Friday Church Club)
1st Saturday each month - Devonshire Teas, Carboot sales and Op-Shop open from 8.30am
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Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, and praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise. Mature prayer always breaks into gratitude. —Richard Rohr
