Sharron Berry was co-opted onto vestry and appointed as secretary.
In June we (our parish) is going to offer soup at noon on Fridays in the Hub – we would love you to come and join us. If you would like to make a soup please tell Val or Sandra.
Month of June is when we celebrate the life of Wiremu Tamihana – the local Kai-A-Te-Mata Marae has invited us to join them for the morning service. We will still have our 8.30am service but our 10am will be at the marae. We need to be there by 9.30am for the powhiri. Transport from St Matthews is available. I do hope many of us will be able to attend. It will be an Anglican communion service followed by lunch.
The Hub needs to an uplift/ to be redesigned and a subcommittee has been appointed to gather ideas and explore options – if you would like to send in comments please email the church office, attention Rodney.
31st May 2026
TRINITY SUNDAY
Readings:Gen 1:1-13 Psalm 8 2 Cor 13:11-13 Matt 28:16-20
Sentence: Proclaim the Name: ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’ Exodus 34:6
Collect: God, you sent your Son to bring us truth and your Holy Spirit to make us holy; open our hearts to exalt you, open our lives to reveal you, our one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen
PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY.
Genesis 1:1-13 Question: Reflect on how “light” is important for you. Prayer: God of creation, your name is majestic on earth and filled with glory beyond. May we live in your image in all we do.
Psalm 8 Question: Where do you see the earth reflecting “the glory of God”? Prayer: Gracious God, gracious to all creation: help us to honor fully all the earth.
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Question: How do you experience “fellowship” in your church? Prayer: Listening God, hear the pleas of those who are hurt, alienated, oppressed. Matthew 28:16-20 Question: What questions have been raised for you, this week, about The Trinity? What new things have you discovered? Prayer: In your prayers remember the lands and people of Angola and Mozambique; and the First Peoples of the continent of Australia and its surrounding islands during National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).
