Coming up…
The Morrinsville Christmas Music Festival
Sunday 29th November 2020 beginning at 4pm.
For more information phone Ariel McCracken on 027 2945139 or email arielmcc@slingshot.co.nz
Cursillo Three-Day Weekend
14 – 17 January 2021
Falloon House, Otorohanga College
The Waikato Taranaki Anglican Diocese Cursillo is hosting three-day residential weekend enjoyed in the name of Jesus Christ. It is a short course in Christian living to support anyone involved in Christian Ministry. It is a nice of being cared for lovingly and respectfully.
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning and fellowship
Margie Thomas and Lance’s and Val’s daughter Heather are both on team 😉
The organisers hope to finalize numbers attending by 10 December.
Please give it serious consideration = and get a good number from our parish. Its a great experience
LOAVES & FISHES
We hope to get another Loaves and Fishes out before Christmas. If you already get the weekly newsletter by email, would you like to receive Loaves and Fishes that way too?
Please phone Val on one of the numbers below or Janice on 027 8236370
If you have any concerns please contact
Val Riches 078880878 or 027 444 8286
The Office is open on Tuesday mornings with Beverley Torr and Diane Miers.
On Friday mornings with Chris Hutchings
The newsletter can be opened as a PDF from the Weekly Service Sheets page and can be requested to arrive in your email box by filling in the form in the Subscribe to Newsletter page.
Loaves and Fishes can be opened on the Loaves and Fishes page
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The Morrinsville Christmas Music Festival
Sunday 29th November 2020 beginning at 4pm.
For more information phone Ariel McCracken on 027 2945139 or email arielmcc@slingshot.co.nz
Cursillo Three-Day Weekend
14 – 17 January 2021
Falloon House, Otorohanga College
The Waikato Taranaki Anglican Diocese Cursillo is hosting three-day residential weekend enjoyed in the name of Jesus Christ. It is a short course in Christian living to support anyone involved in Christian Ministry. It is a nice of being cared for lovingly and respectfully.
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning and fellowship
Margie Thomas and Lance’s and Val’s daughter Heather are both on team 😉
The organisers hope to finalize numbers attending by 10 December.
Please give it serious consideration = and get a good number from our parish. Its a great experience
LOAVES & FISHES
We hope to get another Loaves and Fishes out before Christmas. If you already get the weekly newsletter by email, would you like to receive Loaves and Fishes that way too?
Please phone Val on one of the numbers below or Janice on 027 8236370
If you have any concerns please contact
Val Riches 078880878 or 027 444 8286
The Office is open on Tuesday mornings with Beverley Torr and Diane Miers.
On Friday mornings with Chris Hutchings
The newsletter can be opened as a PDF from the Weekly Service Sheets page and can be requested to arrive in your email box by filling in the form in the Subscribe to Newsletter page.
Loaves and Fishes can be opened on the Loaves and Fishes page
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November 22, 2020
Do You See Me?
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24 Psalm 100 Matthew 25:31–46
Sentence: “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” Matthew 25:45b
Collect: Holy One, just as your eye is on the sparrow, grant us vision to both see and respond in love to the most vulnerable among us. Amen.
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Do You See Me?
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24 Psalm 100 Matthew 25:31–46
Sentence: “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” Matthew 25:45b
Collect: Holy One, just as your eye is on the sparrow, grant us vision to both see and respond in love to the most vulnerable among us. Amen.
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From Love to the World
Monday November 16th Ezekiel 34:1-10
Introduction to Prayer: The Lord seeks the lost and strengthens the weak.
Response to Scripture: The strong word of the Lord comes to all of us.
Q: What images other than shepherd and sheep might resonate in your country?
Prayer– Pray for those who look for justice and are not believed.
Tuesday November 17th Ezekiel 34:11-16
Q: Whom would you nominate as prophets today?
Wednesday November 18th Ezekiel 34:17-31
Q: Having read todays reading and commentary, what does God’s “covenant of peace” ask of her?
Prayer– God of earth and all its inhabitants, I long for the fulfilment of peace in our time and in our land.
Thursday November 19th Matthew 25:31-46
Q: In today’s world, how do we respond to Jesus’ command to show mercy?
Prayer – Lord, open my eyes that they may see the deepest needs of people (Canaan Banana).
Friday November 20th Jude 17-25
Q: Have you experienced division in your church community? How was it resolved?
Prayer – Loving God, may mercy, peace, and love be ours in abundance.
Saturday November 21st Ephesians 1:15-23
Q: How do you think of Jesus as “far above” and at the same time “one of us”?
Prayer – God of peace, may your kingdom go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love (Francis Paget, 1851-1911).
Sunday November 22nd Psalm 100
Q: In a secular society how can we prepare ourselves to “move into” worship?
In your prayers remember the people of Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Monday November 16th Ezekiel 34:1-10
Introduction to Prayer: The Lord seeks the lost and strengthens the weak.
Response to Scripture: The strong word of the Lord comes to all of us.
Q: What images other than shepherd and sheep might resonate in your country?
Prayer– Pray for those who look for justice and are not believed.
Tuesday November 17th Ezekiel 34:11-16
Q: Whom would you nominate as prophets today?
Wednesday November 18th Ezekiel 34:17-31
Q: Having read todays reading and commentary, what does God’s “covenant of peace” ask of her?
Prayer– God of earth and all its inhabitants, I long for the fulfilment of peace in our time and in our land.
Thursday November 19th Matthew 25:31-46
Q: In today’s world, how do we respond to Jesus’ command to show mercy?
Prayer – Lord, open my eyes that they may see the deepest needs of people (Canaan Banana).
Friday November 20th Jude 17-25
Q: Have you experienced division in your church community? How was it resolved?
Prayer – Loving God, may mercy, peace, and love be ours in abundance.
Saturday November 21st Ephesians 1:15-23
Q: How do you think of Jesus as “far above” and at the same time “one of us”?
Prayer – God of peace, may your kingdom go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love (Francis Paget, 1851-1911).
Sunday November 22nd Psalm 100
Q: In a secular society how can we prepare ourselves to “move into” worship?
In your prayers remember the people of Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Focus
On this last Sunday of the Liturgical Year we are reflecting on a description of what following The Way would look like...feeding the hungry, offering a drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, or visiting the prisoner. We are called to see the least of these that need our help.
In Ezekiel we are reassured that God, the Good Shepherd, will care for his flock and the Psalmist gives us a song of thankfulness to sing.
Are we thankful for our blessings and are we ready to share them with those who are in need?
Are we seeing the least of these, do they feel affirmed in our presence?
Prayer: Give us eyes to see and ears to hear and hearts willing to respond with love to the most vulnerable around us. Amen.
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On this last Sunday of the Liturgical Year we are reflecting on a description of what following The Way would look like...feeding the hungry, offering a drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, or visiting the prisoner. We are called to see the least of these that need our help.
In Ezekiel we are reassured that God, the Good Shepherd, will care for his flock and the Psalmist gives us a song of thankfulness to sing.
Are we thankful for our blessings and are we ready to share them with those who are in need?
Are we seeing the least of these, do they feel affirmed in our presence?
Prayer: Give us eyes to see and ears to hear and hearts willing to respond with love to the most vulnerable around us. Amen.
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REGULAR EVENTS
- Rhythm and Dance,
- Choir practise (postponed at the moment),
- Selwyn Centre,
- Community prayer,
- Fri Cuppa & Op Shop.
SPECIFIC PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK
GIVE THANKS
- Pray for the success of a new vaccination for Covid 19.
- Pray for the countries still battling this terrible pandemic and for Governments trying to take measures against it.
- Pray for people to be kind to others infected and realise it’s the disease not the person that’s then danger.
- Pray for Ariel as she co-ordinates the Christmas Music Festival for next week.
- Pray for our friends and family who are unwell, especially Lynda, Lorna and others special to us.
- Pray for those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
GIVE THANKS
- For Lynda coming through a second operation and beginning to recover and thanks for all your prayers.
- For our governments actions and for people to do what is right to keep themselves and other safe.
- For those who care for others especially the vulnerable as we enter the Christmas Season.
- For all who show the love of God by their actions.
- For chances to learn more about how to walk with God through groups like the Anglican Cursillo.
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
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Please give careful thought to your support through donations:
As we are aware our normal church services are not allowed to happen – and that may be true for a few weeks still. Many people gave donations regularly through envelope system or cash in the plate. No doubt you are aware that the handling of paper (such as money) is a high risk activity.
Even when we can start meeting together again the giving of actual money may not be allowed. Consequently, if you are able to make your donations through internet banking it would be very much appreciated. You could use your name or your envelop number for reference and our recorder will include it with your total giving. Our bank account details are
St Matthew’s 02 0368 0027228 00
As we are aware our normal church services are not allowed to happen – and that may be true for a few weeks still. Many people gave donations regularly through envelope system or cash in the plate. No doubt you are aware that the handling of paper (such as money) is a high risk activity.
Even when we can start meeting together again the giving of actual money may not be allowed. Consequently, if you are able to make your donations through internet banking it would be very much appreciated. You could use your name or your envelop number for reference and our recorder will include it with your total giving. Our bank account details are
St Matthew’s 02 0368 0027228 00
