1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
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ORDER OF SERVICE
Red p.404; Blue p.410; Yellow p.436 8.00am Service
OPENING HYMN
WELCOME
GATHERING
520 You servants of God
SENTENCE
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is
from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with
whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
James 1: 17
p. 404 (Red Marker)
COLLECT
God of all creation, you give us gifts and talents with
which to serve you. Give us also, we pray, thankful
hearts and burning desire to use your gracious gifts to
live out your loving purpose in the service of others.
FIRST TESTAMENT
PSALM
EPISTLE
GOSPEL
Judges 4: 1-7 Deborah and Barak
Psalm 123 Supplications for Mercy
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 The Coming of the Lord
Matthew 25: 14-30 The Parable of the Talents
SERMON
Canon David Bindon: Using Our Gifts
AFFIRMATION
p. 481 (Blue Marker)
INTERCESSIONS
Leader:
Response:
LORD’S PRAYER
PEACE
p. 418
p. 419
OFFERTORY HYMN
554 Take my life
GREAT THANKSGIVING
p. 436 (Yellow Marker)
FINAL PRAYER
God of the journey, as you give us a new heart and a
new spirit, help us invite others to share the gifts and
talents you give them as we travel together on the road
to faith.
CLOSING HYMN
21 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
DISMISSAL
Go now to love and serve God. Go in peace.
Amen. We go in the name of Christ.
Weekly Newsletter
16th November, 2014
Giver of every gift we have
we give you thanks and praise
Vicar: Rev’d Stephen Baxter
Ph / Fax. 528 6212
Parish Office: Ph. 528 5162
116 Selwyn Avenue
Mob. 021 528 052
Fax. 528 1155
Kohimarama
Email. slbaxter@xtra.co.nz
Email. standrewsmmm@ihug.co.nz
Auckland 1071
vicarsblogging.blogspot.com
Web. www.standrewskohi.org.nz
Assistant Priest: Rev’d Dr. Paul Yeomans Ph. 817 7280 Mob. 021 174 6752 email: paul@yeomans.info
Peoples’ Warden: Mrs Leith Hamilton Ph. 528 9624
Vicar’s Warden: Mr Roger Seyb Ph. 585 0980
When today Gospel passage in the 25th chapter of Matthew is read
not in isolation but in conjunction with the parable that follows it,
that of the great judgment, we realise that doing good to those who
are neglected by our society is what the wise use and multiplication of the talents means.
Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have been
trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many
things; enter into the joy of your Lord.
 SERVICES TODAY
 TODAY
8:00 am
Readers:
A Special Welcome to anyone visiting with us this
morning. If you are attending the 9:45 am service, we
hope you will stay and join us for morning tea following
our service.
All Welcome!
Prayers:
Chalice:
9:45 am
Readers:
Gospel:
Prayers:
Server:
Chalice:
Ann Bone
Helen Goodwin
Margaret Baker
Don Wormald
Nancy Wormald
Peter Jeffs
Jill Thompson
Margaret Bell
Jaedra Elizabeth
Jennifer Copeland
Jennifer Copeland
Margaret Bell
Anglican Board of Missions
You might be interested to know that our
parish gives $400.00 per month to the ABM
as part of our outreach programme.
 Rosters Next Week…
Sunday, 23rd November
Sunday Before Advent
8:00 am
Sides Duty:
First Testament:
Epistle:
Prayers:
Chalice
9:45 am
Welcomer:
Sides Duty:
Gathering:
First Testament :
Epistle:
Gospel:
Prayers:
Server:
Chalice:
Organist:
Data Projector:
Morning Tea:
Cleaning:
Flowers:
Sacristan:
Creche:
Don Wormald
Nancy Wormald
Angeline Song
Jean Rheinfrank
Kay Brightley
Jean Rheinfrank
Kay Brightley
Cristina Minoza
Warwick Langley
Stephen Wilson
Camilla Needham
Brent Nicholson
Jaedra Elizabeth
Eileen Phipps
Liz Smith
Eileen Phipps
Eileen Phipps
Liz Smith
Allan Minifie
Etienne Strever
Joshua family
Leith Hamilton
Jill Benton
 Week Commencing 23rd November - Hermione Phare, Colleen Roberts, & the Food Bank
Remember: The Church that prays together, stays together!
Today at 5:00 pm
Evening Worship - In the Celtic Tradition
Enjoy the simple style of worship from one of the
earliest Christian traditions.
All Welcome!
 THIS WEEK
Tuesday, 18th November - 10:00 am
Te Rongopai - Study Series Showing of the study
series in one sitting followed by a discussion.
Wednesday, 19th November - 10 am to 12 noon
Selwyn Centre open for senior people. For further information, please contact Janet: 521 8993 or 027 262 9099
PEOPLE & things
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Wednesday 19th November - 7.30 pm
All Comers Choir Practice in the church.
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Thursday, 20th November - 7:30 pm
Musicians Meeting in the church.
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Friday, 21st November - 9:30 am
Pre-School Music meets in the Parish Hall.
All pre-schoolers and their parents are welcome!
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 NEXT WEEK
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Wednesday 26th November - 7.30 pm
Vestry meets in the Parish Lounge.
Thrusday 27th November - 7.30 pm
All Comers Choir Practice in the church.
Advent Morning Prayers
with the Sisters of St. Joseph
at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 8:30 am
27th November,
4th, 11th and 18th December
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
or visit our parish website.
Amanda Jeffs
A combined services Morning Tea
is held on the 1st Sunday of every month
following the 8:00 am service.
St Andrew’s Prayer Circle:
We ask that you pray daily for:
 Week commencing 16th November - Janet and John McCallum, and the Vestry
We have regular day time and evening
Bible Study Groups
Please see our website for
further information.
A BIG Thank you to everyone who participated in the Garage Sale yesterday. We made $3,000.
The results of our fundraising are on the noticeboard in the church foyer.
Thank you to Camilla who has led our Meditation Group over the past year. Meditation Group
will start again in the new year.
We need to paint the ceilings in the office through to the back room before we can put the new
carpet down. If you can help with this or know of someone who can help, please talk to Stephen.
Two days work is required.
If you would like to be part of an All Comers Choir to help celebrate the life of composer John
Yolland on the 30th November and be part of our Nine Lessons and Carols Service on 21st
December, please contact Allan Minifie.
Copies of the November - January Word for Today are available in the foyer.
Don’t forget the food bank over the next few weeks as Christmas approaches. Your contribution,
be it produce or monetary will be gratefully appreciated.
This years Vicarage Christmas Party is being held on Wednesday, 17th 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.
Donations to support the cost of this year’s Advent candles and Christmas trees would be
greatly appreciated.
The Diocese of Auckland is looking for a Children & Families Facilitator if you are interested
in this position please talk to Stephen.
Diocesan Services—Sunday 23rd November
“Weaving in to the Future 1814 - 2014” - A service celebrating 200 years of the Ministry
of Women in New Zealand will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral commencing at 1.00pm
A join service with Tai Tokerrau is being held at Holy Sepulchre commencing at 6.00pm,
to make the partnership that we have shared over the past 200 years. During the service
Bishop Ross will gift the Centenary Crozier to Bishop Kito as a bicentenary gift.