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Morrinsville Christmas Music Festival
Our Christmas Community Music Festival will be on Sunday, 1st December, at 4pm.
Choirs and music groups from Morrinsville will be presenting Christmas themed items alternating with familiar congregational carols. Save the date!! and invite your friends.
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Morrinsville Christmas Music Festival
Our Christmas Community Music Festival will be on Sunday, 1st December, at 4pm.
Choirs and music groups from Morrinsville will be presenting Christmas themed items alternating with familiar congregational carols. Save the date!! and invite your friends.
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November 17th, 2019
A Vision of Promise
Sentence: Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
let this be known in all the earth. Isaiah 12:5
Collect: Holy One, we are grateful for your restoration of brokenness in the world and in each of us. Your love constantly draws us from past failures into future celebrations. Help us joyfully sing your delight in all of Creation. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12, Luke 21:5-19
Diary
Today 17 Nov 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Monday 18 Nov Mary's course starts in Auckland
Tuesday 19 Nov 10.00am Archdeaconry Meeting Taukoro Rd
Wednesday 20 Nov 10.00am Communion Service
Sunday 24 Nov 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
NB Community Carols Dec 1st at 4pm
Next Weeks Readings - 24th November
Reign of Christ
1st Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm Luke 1:68-79
Epistle Colossians 1:11-20
Gospel Luke 23:33-43
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A Vision of Promise
Sentence: Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
let this be known in all the earth. Isaiah 12:5
Collect: Holy One, we are grateful for your restoration of brokenness in the world and in each of us. Your love constantly draws us from past failures into future celebrations. Help us joyfully sing your delight in all of Creation. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12, Luke 21:5-19
Diary
Today 17 Nov 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Monday 18 Nov Mary's course starts in Auckland
Tuesday 19 Nov 10.00am Archdeaconry Meeting Taukoro Rd
Wednesday 20 Nov 10.00am Communion Service
Sunday 24 Nov 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
NB Community Carols Dec 1st at 4pm
Next Weeks Readings - 24th November
Reign of Christ
1st Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm Luke 1:68-79
Epistle Colossians 1:11-20
Gospel Luke 23:33-43
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Focus
The scripture passages for this Sunday share pieces of a vision, giving believers hope for not just the distant future but also here and now. The words of Isaiah are often quoted in the New Testament too, so many phrases will sound familiar to many Christians. In Isaiah 65 the prophet speaks of a people and a homeland that are the apple of God’s eye. Security, peace, and joy will be shared by people, animals, land, and God. God will rejoice in creation as creation rejoices in God.
In the earlier chapter in Isaiah 12 they and we are reminded that only when the people recognize God as the one true source of salvation will they be free from fear and filled with joy.
In the New Testament scriptures a sense of daily perseverance and living with hope despite the challenges of the world are reminders to trust.
How does the way we live our daily lives bear witness to our trust in God?
In chaos, turmoil, and weariness can we be glad and rejoice can we witness to hope?
Prayer: God help us to be open to trust and hope that our lives may bear witness to your grace. Amen
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The scripture passages for this Sunday share pieces of a vision, giving believers hope for not just the distant future but also here and now. The words of Isaiah are often quoted in the New Testament too, so many phrases will sound familiar to many Christians. In Isaiah 65 the prophet speaks of a people and a homeland that are the apple of God’s eye. Security, peace, and joy will be shared by people, animals, land, and God. God will rejoice in creation as creation rejoices in God.
In the earlier chapter in Isaiah 12 they and we are reminded that only when the people recognize God as the one true source of salvation will they be free from fear and filled with joy.
In the New Testament scriptures a sense of daily perseverance and living with hope despite the challenges of the world are reminders to trust.
How does the way we live our daily lives bear witness to our trust in God?
In chaos, turmoil, and weariness can we be glad and rejoice can we witness to hope?
Prayer: God help us to be open to trust and hope that our lives may bear witness to your grace. Amen
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From Love to the World
Monday November 18th Jeremiah 23:1-6
Introduction to Prayer: The servant king cares about the peoples welfare.
Response to Scripture: Lord God, I trust in you for guidance today.
Q: How does God’s authority differ from human authority?
Prayer– God of Jeremiah, I pray that our leaders will live with wisdom and humility.
Tuesday November 19th Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Q: On what occasions has your Christian identity helped you to welcome strangers? What happened?
Prayer–Loving God, today may I find my true identity and purpose in following you.
Wednesday November 20th Psalm 46
Q: In which circumstances or situations in your life have you sought out God’s refuge?
Prayer– God of all power, today may I find refuge in your holy city.
Thursday November 21st Colossians 1:11-20
Q: What are some practical ways to witness to the glory of God this week?
Prayer - God of hope, inspire me today to practical actions that witness to your glory.
Friday November 22nd 1 Corinthians 15:19-28
Q: How might faith in the resurrection inspire you to care for creation more effectively?
Prayer - Pray for those burying loved ones today, and for those leading the funeral.
Saturday November 23rd Luke 23:33-43
Q: Have you ever needed to find strength to face mockery and persecution as a Christian? How did it work out?
Prayer - Crucified God, give me clarity of mind and heart to recognise your gift to the world.
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From Love to the World
Monday November 18th Jeremiah 23:1-6
Introduction to Prayer: The servant king cares about the peoples welfare.
Response to Scripture: Lord God, I trust in you for guidance today.
Q: How does God’s authority differ from human authority?
Prayer– God of Jeremiah, I pray that our leaders will live with wisdom and humility.
Tuesday November 19th Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Q: On what occasions has your Christian identity helped you to welcome strangers? What happened?
Prayer–Loving God, today may I find my true identity and purpose in following you.
Wednesday November 20th Psalm 46
Q: In which circumstances or situations in your life have you sought out God’s refuge?
Prayer– God of all power, today may I find refuge in your holy city.
Thursday November 21st Colossians 1:11-20
Q: What are some practical ways to witness to the glory of God this week?
Prayer - God of hope, inspire me today to practical actions that witness to your glory.
Friday November 22nd 1 Corinthians 15:19-28
Q: How might faith in the resurrection inspire you to care for creation more effectively?
Prayer - Pray for those burying loved ones today, and for those leading the funeral.
Saturday November 23rd Luke 23:33-43
Q: Have you ever needed to find strength to face mockery and persecution as a Christian? How did it work out?
Prayer - Crucified God, give me clarity of mind and heart to recognise your gift to the world.
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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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