NOTICES
This Sunday 8.30am and 10am services.
Great to see people starting to come back to church services.
If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
Please wear masks.
Please sign in, or use the QR code, sanitize as you arrive and leave.
There will be no singing, no physical contact in sharing of the peace (not even elbows!!).
Communion on an individual level.
However refreshments WILL be served at the church hub afterwards. Please enter the hub and go straight to a table and sit down. You will be served your cuppa while you wait. You need to stay seated at the table.
The Op Shop has begun to operate.
To quote Dr Bloomfield “Covid has become the disease of the unvaccinated.”
Backed up by NZ stats of this week – 1.6% of the covid patients in hospital are vaccinated and only 4.5% of all the people who have covid in the country are vaccinated. This is also the trend overseas. It is too late to consider vaccination when you actually get covid!!
Thus if you have been vaccinated, don’t be anxious, take care. You have a good chance of being fine and weathering this storm You are likely to be one of the 95% who don’t catch covid 😊
If you are still considering getting vaccinated then note that not only are the unvaccinated more likely to get covid they are also more likely to use up valuable hospital beds and thus all will be affected.
Something to ponder……186 staffed adult and paediatric ICU beds in NZ.
The covid “surge capacity” involves crisis staffing. Stopping elective surgeries. It involves a significant reduction in the quality of healthcare available to you, for any illness or injury you may have.
Think it through and this scenario may help:
“Maybe your immune system lives up to your expectations and you get through covid ok. But not everyone will. Those beds fill up.
Surge capacity kicks in.
What happens if you get appendicitis? What happens if your appendix ruptures while you’re waiting 6 hours for an ambulance because they’re overwhelmed with calls?
What happens when you get sepsis while waiting hours for your surgery because most of the operating theatres have been converted to use as ICU beds?
They’ll do their best. We all will.
But will it be enough?
Read the scenario again, but imagine it’s your child. Your husband or wife.
Your mother/brother/father/sister/aunty/uncle/best friend.
If you are unsure, if you are still weighing up the risks and benefits, make sure you are getting your information from validated sources providing you with evidence based information to base your decision on.
Because while everyone is wondering how many people they will be able to have over for Christmas this year, our intensive care teams are wondering how they will possibly care for the amount of patients coming to spend Christmas with them.”
FAIR is scheduled for Nov 6th – dependent on being in Level One. Rachel is taking orders for Christmas cakes and Melanie has some plants to sell – give them a phone call.
If you have a key to the church or Hub please let Chris Hutching know so he can update the register hutch5@xtra.co.nz or 889 7170
FAIR is scheduled for Nov 6th – dependent on being in Level One.
During this time of lockdown I think its particularly hard for those who live alone …. And so if you need to chat with someone please don’t hesitate to do so.
Lance and my phone number is 888 0878 or 0274448286
Jacky and Chris Hutchings is 889 7170
Margie and Chris Thomas is 889 6248
The Anglican Board of Missions is running an appeal towards paying for vaccines for people in poorer countries.
When you get your Covid-19 vaccine, give $10 so that one of the world's most vulnerable can get theirs.
Let’s pass our gratitude on. Because Covid-19 won’t be over until it’s over for everyone.
DONATE HERE: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/get-one-give-one
As vaccines roll out across Aotearoa New Zealand, in many low-income countries, vaccines may not be available; there may not be enough of them to go around; and their cost will significantly impact availability thereby increasing inequality.
In being thankful for the availability of vaccines in our country, we are aware that many people are not so fortunate.
The Get one. Give one. Campaign aims to protect and support the poorest and most vulnerable.
Through this Campaign, New Zealanders can contribute to a broad global initiative that aims to fund support for vaccine equality in countries that would otherwise miss out.
We encourage you to give as soon as possible even if you are yet to receive your vaccine.
AV System Upgrade
AV System Upgrade
Our AV fund is creeping up …. After some great boosts it is slowing down a wee bit – can we get there? Every little bit helps!!! Less than $3,000 to go.
While the actual design is still to be confirmed, click on the link to see a computer generated image to help you imagine the possibilities.
AV System
The PDF with details is below.
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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This Sunday 8.30am and 10am services.
Great to see people starting to come back to church services.
If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
Please wear masks.
Please sign in, or use the QR code, sanitize as you arrive and leave.
There will be no singing, no physical contact in sharing of the peace (not even elbows!!).
Communion on an individual level.
However refreshments WILL be served at the church hub afterwards. Please enter the hub and go straight to a table and sit down. You will be served your cuppa while you wait. You need to stay seated at the table.
The Op Shop has begun to operate.
To quote Dr Bloomfield “Covid has become the disease of the unvaccinated.”
Backed up by NZ stats of this week – 1.6% of the covid patients in hospital are vaccinated and only 4.5% of all the people who have covid in the country are vaccinated. This is also the trend overseas. It is too late to consider vaccination when you actually get covid!!
Thus if you have been vaccinated, don’t be anxious, take care. You have a good chance of being fine and weathering this storm You are likely to be one of the 95% who don’t catch covid 😊
If you are still considering getting vaccinated then note that not only are the unvaccinated more likely to get covid they are also more likely to use up valuable hospital beds and thus all will be affected.
Something to ponder……186 staffed adult and paediatric ICU beds in NZ.
The covid “surge capacity” involves crisis staffing. Stopping elective surgeries. It involves a significant reduction in the quality of healthcare available to you, for any illness or injury you may have.
Think it through and this scenario may help:
“Maybe your immune system lives up to your expectations and you get through covid ok. But not everyone will. Those beds fill up.
Surge capacity kicks in.
What happens if you get appendicitis? What happens if your appendix ruptures while you’re waiting 6 hours for an ambulance because they’re overwhelmed with calls?
What happens when you get sepsis while waiting hours for your surgery because most of the operating theatres have been converted to use as ICU beds?
They’ll do their best. We all will.
But will it be enough?
Read the scenario again, but imagine it’s your child. Your husband or wife.
Your mother/brother/father/sister/aunty/uncle/best friend.
If you are unsure, if you are still weighing up the risks and benefits, make sure you are getting your information from validated sources providing you with evidence based information to base your decision on.
Because while everyone is wondering how many people they will be able to have over for Christmas this year, our intensive care teams are wondering how they will possibly care for the amount of patients coming to spend Christmas with them.”
FAIR is scheduled for Nov 6th – dependent on being in Level One. Rachel is taking orders for Christmas cakes and Melanie has some plants to sell – give them a phone call.
If you have a key to the church or Hub please let Chris Hutching know so he can update the register hutch5@xtra.co.nz or 889 7170
FAIR is scheduled for Nov 6th – dependent on being in Level One.
During this time of lockdown I think its particularly hard for those who live alone …. And so if you need to chat with someone please don’t hesitate to do so.
Lance and my phone number is 888 0878 or 0274448286
Jacky and Chris Hutchings is 889 7170
Margie and Chris Thomas is 889 6248
The Anglican Board of Missions is running an appeal towards paying for vaccines for people in poorer countries.
When you get your Covid-19 vaccine, give $10 so that one of the world's most vulnerable can get theirs.
Let’s pass our gratitude on. Because Covid-19 won’t be over until it’s over for everyone.
DONATE HERE: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/get-one-give-one
As vaccines roll out across Aotearoa New Zealand, in many low-income countries, vaccines may not be available; there may not be enough of them to go around; and their cost will significantly impact availability thereby increasing inequality.
In being thankful for the availability of vaccines in our country, we are aware that many people are not so fortunate.
The Get one. Give one. Campaign aims to protect and support the poorest and most vulnerable.
Through this Campaign, New Zealanders can contribute to a broad global initiative that aims to fund support for vaccine equality in countries that would otherwise miss out.
We encourage you to give as soon as possible even if you are yet to receive your vaccine.
AV System Upgrade
AV System Upgrade
Our AV fund is creeping up …. After some great boosts it is slowing down a wee bit – can we get there? Every little bit helps!!! Less than $3,000 to go.
While the actual design is still to be confirmed, click on the link to see a computer generated image to help you imagine the possibilities.
AV System
The PDF with details is below.
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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October 24th, 2021
What Do We See?
Readings: Job 42:1-6,10-17 Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22) Mark 10:46-52
Sentence: O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Psalm 34:8
Collect: God, when others cry out, help us to stand still, listen and not turn them away. When we cry out to you, please help us to listen then, too, and rejoice in the answers you give. Amen.
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October 24th, 2021
What Do We See?
Readings: Job 42:1-6,10-17 Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22) Mark 10:46-52
Sentence: O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Psalm 34:8
Collect: God, when others cry out, help us to stand still, listen and not turn them away. When we cry out to you, please help us to listen then, too, and rejoice in the answers you give. Amen.
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Focus
In the focus scripture we meet Bartimaeus. The disciples and others around Jesus would rather this blind beggar, on the side of the road, would just be quiet and not bother Jesus. Jesus however, wants to meet him and calls him to come. Jesus sees a man in need of healing.
Job has now been healed and his faith is made even stronger through the troubles he encountered. The psalmist gives thanks for the Lord's salvation in time of trouble. In Hebrews Jesus interceding on our behalf for all time is worthy of praise.
When we face trouble, what do we see and experience?
Do we see Christ's intercession, God's faithfulness and provision for our needs?
Prayer: May we be ever mindful that we are not alone, and that God is always listening and ready to provide what we need. Amen
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In the focus scripture we meet Bartimaeus. The disciples and others around Jesus would rather this blind beggar, on the side of the road, would just be quiet and not bother Jesus. Jesus however, wants to meet him and calls him to come. Jesus sees a man in need of healing.
Job has now been healed and his faith is made even stronger through the troubles he encountered. The psalmist gives thanks for the Lord's salvation in time of trouble. In Hebrews Jesus interceding on our behalf for all time is worthy of praise.
When we face trouble, what do we see and experience?
Do we see Christ's intercession, God's faithfulness and provision for our needs?
Prayer: May we be ever mindful that we are not alone, and that God is always listening and ready to provide what we need. Amen
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REGULAR EVENTS - On hold until we are back in Level 1
- Rhythm and Dance
- Community prayer
- Fri Cuppa & Op Shop.
SPECIFIC PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK
GIVE THANKS
- Pray for those who are concerned about getting inoculated against Covid 19 – may they find a person to help them look at all the options.
- Pray for children and young people unable to attend school in Auckland and Waikato. Help them to deal with all this situation may cause them.
- Pray for everyone to respect the lockdowns and keep within their bubbles to stop the spread of the Delta strain of Covid.
- Pray for those who are sick, especially Lindsay, Sandra (Presbyterian Minister), Murray, Norm, Lynda, and Caleb and others we may know.
- Pray for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
GIVE THANKS
- For Val’s beautiful new foals and all the signs of new life that spring offers us!
- For our friends and families who support us through challenging times.
- For our doctors and nurses as they work hard and prepare for the increase of Covid patients
- For the increasing vaccination rates in our country – and the people who assist others to receive it
- For our cleaners – especially those who volunteer to clean our church each week
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:
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.
With cheque's no longer being accepted at a lot of banks, please consider Direct Giving for your donations to St Matthews Church, BNZ Morrinsville 02 0368 0027228 00.
We rely on your giving for all our expenses. We are a registered charity and so tax can be claimed back. When you are in the service you can use one of our purple cards to put in the offertory plate in recognition of the donation.
Any questions – please talk to our treasurer – Rodney McKenzie
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.
With cheque's no longer being accepted at a lot of banks, please consider Direct Giving for your donations to St Matthews Church, BNZ Morrinsville 02 0368 0027228 00.
We rely on your giving for all our expenses. We are a registered charity and so tax can be claimed back. When you are in the service you can use one of our purple cards to put in the offertory plate in recognition of the donation.
Any questions – please talk to our treasurer – Rodney McKenzie
