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ORDER OF SERVICE Red p.404; Blue p.410; Yellow p.420 8.00am OPENING HYMN 601 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry WELCOME GATHERING and Lighting of the second Advent Candle The Candle for John the Baptist (See newsletter insert) SENTENCE Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. For the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together. Luke 3: 4 COLLECT God of all being, revealed through the prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist, and in the one yet to come; be in the hearts of all who wait in fear for what the Christmas season holds. Strengthen us to believe in your desire for peace and to make that peace a reality. FIRST TESTAMENT Isaiah 11: 1-10 The Peaceful Reign PSALM Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 Prayer for Guidance & Support EPISTLE Romans 15: 4-13 The Gospel for Jews & Gentiles GOSPEL Matthew 3: 1-12 The Proclamation of John the Baptist SERMON Rev’d Stephen Baxter: It MUST Affect the Way You Live CREED p. 410 (Blue Marker) INTERCESSIONS Leader: Come, Jesus, Response: Come to us. PEACE p. 419 OFFERTORY HYMN 411 In the quiet consecration GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 420 (Yellow Marker) FINAL PRAYER Faithful God, help us prepare our hearts and homes for the birth of the Saviour. Show us how to make the paths of our lives and world straight in order to receive the Messiah. CLOSING HYMN 212 I will sing the wondrous story DISMISSAL Go now to love and serve God. Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Weekly Newsletter 4th December 2016
Vicar: Rev’d Stephen Baxter Phone / Fax 528 6212 Parish Office: Phone 528 5162 116 Selwyn Avenue Mobile 021 528 052 Fax 528 1155 Kohimarama Email. [email protected] Email. [email protected] Auckland 1071 vicarsblogging.blogspot.com Website www.standrewskohi.org Deacon Assistant: Rev’d Dr. Kay Brightley Phone 446 6981 Mobile 021 126 1324 Email: [email protected] Peoples’ Warden: Mrs Leith Hamilton Phone 528 9624 Vicar’s Warden: Mr Roger Seyb Phone 585 0980
The lessons for this second Sunday in Advent are absolutely magnificent in their belief in, understanding of and knowledge about life in the kingdom of God. What do we have here, from the Psalms, through Isaiah, Romans and Matthew? What will it be like? There will be an abundance of food and understanding and wisdom. The poor and the needy will be rescued and cared for, the oppressed will be made safe and healed, justice and mercy will reign, righteousness and equity will be the order of the day. The gentiles will be converted. There will be the release of a tremendous power that can actually transform nature. And this power will bring peace, a harmony and order of things that will last forever and will transform our lives forever. It will glorify us in our new existence and burn away the chaff of our former lives. It is the life in the presence of God, the life in God's kingdom, the life in Christ.
Prepare the WayAdvent 2, Year A
PEOPLE & things
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen who has been in hospital this past week.
Hard Copies of the latest Parish Magazine are available in the Church Foyer for those who would like one or who are not on email.
The latest copy of The Anglican are available in the church foyer.
This year’s Vicarage Christmas Party is being held on Wednesday, 14th December. Please add your name to the list at the back of the church if you are planning to come and indicate what you would like to bring.
If you would like to be part of the All Comers’ Choir for our Nine Lessons and Carols Service on the 18th December, please contact Liz Smith 021 022 18058 or 521 5254.
Line Dancing will finish for the year on Monday 19th December and resume Monday 16th January. Thank you to Rona for all the hard work she has put into this group throughout the year.
Donations to support the cost of this year’s Advent Candles, Christmas Trees, and Ham for the Parish Christmas Party would be greatly appreciated.
Next Year we will be starting a Evensong Service at 5.00 pm on the third Sunday in the month which will be led by Geoff Hickman. Starting 19th February. More information to come!
If you concerned over the lack of trees around the church with the removal of some trees his week don’t worry we are currently considering what appropriate trees to plant.
Please note there is no Wednesday Communion Service on the first Wednesday in January. Wednesday Communion services will resume on the 1st February.
Anglican Board of Missions You might be interested to know that our
parish gives $400.00 per month to the ABM
A combined services Morning Tea is held on the 1st Sunday of every month
following the 8:00 am service.
SERVICES TODAY 8:00 am Readers: Margaret Wilson Jill Benton Prayers: Anne Gates Server: Helen Goodwin Chalice: Margaret Wilson Rona Patterson 9:45 am Readers: Stephen Baxter Liz Smith Gospel: Ron Hamilton Prayers: Kay Brightley Server: Leith Hamilton Chalice: Leith Hamilton Liz Smith
Roster Next Week Sunday, 11th December
8:00 am Sides Duty: Margaret Baker Helen Goodwin First Testament: Ann Bone Epistle: Jenny Ingram Prayers: Nancy Wormald Server: Rona Patterson Chalice: Margaret Baker Helen Goodwin 9:45 am Door Michael Horning Welcomers Margaret Gordon Sides Duty: William & Baby Tan Gathering: Camilla Needham First Testament: Jo Baxter Epistle: Kay Brightley Gospel: Spencer Kombega Prayers: Camilla Needham Server: Jennifer Copeland Chalice: Jennifer Copeland Kay Brightley Organist: Brent Nicholson Data Projector: Jennifer Copeland Morning Tea: Camilla & family Cleaning: Margot Barnard Margaret Baker Flowers: Ros Rundle Sacristan: Leith Hamilton Crèche: Jo Baxter
St Andrew’s Prayer Circle: We ask that you pray daily for:
Week commencing 4th December - Cristina Minoza, Liz Smith, & the Meditation Group
Week commencing 11th December - Ros & Dennis Rundle and the St Andrew’s Kids’ Club Remember: The Church that prays together, stays together!
TODAY A special welcome to anyone visiting with us this morning. We hope that you will be able to stay and join us for morning tea which follows both the 8.00am & 9.45am services this morning. All Welcome!
Prayer & Anointing with Holy Oil is available in the Martyrs’ Chapel
following both the 8:00 am and 9:45 am services. The Youth Group is holding a Cake Stall after services today to raise funds for the group. THIS WEEK Monday, 5th December - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Line Dancing Group meets in the Parish Hall. Tuesday, 6th December - 7:30 pm Worship Committee meets at the Vicarage. Wednesday, 7th December - 10:00 am Holy Communion in the Martyrs’ Chapel. Wednesday, 7th December - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. Thursday, 8th December - 8:30 am Advent Morning Payers with the sisters of St. Joseph. 56 Selwyn Avenue, Mission Bay. Friday, 9th December - 9:30 am Pre-School Music meets in the Parish Hall for it Christmas break up.
All pre-schoolers and their parents are welcome! NEXT SUNDAY
St. Andrew’s Christmas Pageant Sunday, 11th December - During the 9:45 am Service
Come and view the Christmas Story like you have never viewed it before!
NEXT WEEK Monday, 12th December - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Line Dancing Group meets in the Parish Hall. Thuesday, 13th December - 10.00 am Mothers Union meets at Margaret Wilson’s home for their Christmas function. All Welcome! Wednesday, 14th December - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. For further information, please contact Janet at 521 8993 or 027 262 9099 Wedndsday, 14th December - 7.00 pm Parish Christmas Party at the Vicarage. Please see Newsletter inset. All Welcome! Thursday, 15th December - 8:30 am Advent Morning Payers with the sisters of St. Joseph.
St. Andrew’s Kids’ Club Holiday, Before & After School Care
Please encourage any parents who you think might be
interested in our programmes to visit our
website: www.standrewskidsclub.org
Farewell For The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore Service at Holy Trinity Cathedral
Sunday, 11th December at 3:00 pm Followed by refreshments in the Monteith Centre
DON’T FORGET THE CHRISTMAS FOODBANK!
Any donations of food (non-perishable)
will be gratefully received.
Please leave contributions in the basket at the front of
the church or hand in to the church office.
Christmas Presents for City Mission As usual, we will be supporting the City Mission by collecting presents.
Please place your contributions under the tree - by 18th December.
We cannot accept presents after this. Presents should be unwrapped and unused.
Sunday 18th December - 7.00pm A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Followed by Supper in the Parish Centre. Why not bring your friends and family
