Anglican PARISH OF KAPITI 4th Sunday in Lent 15 March 2015 For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son... Today 22 March 1st Reading Numbers 21: 4-9 Psalm 51: 1-12 2nd Reading Ephesians 2: 1-10 Hebrews 5: 5-10 Gospel Reading John 3: 14-21 John 12: 20-33 The Sentence of the Day: “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endures forever.” (Ps 107, 1) The Collect of the Day: Jesus, they hung you on a cross because you love sinners; save us from our self-righteousness, and from our contempt for those who differ from us, that we may more closely follow you. Amen Intercessory Parish Prayer Our Parish 24/7 Prayer Chain is co-ordinated by Marion Henderson, ph 905 1171 or email, marionhenderson@xtra.co.nz. Contact Marion with any prayer requests. Ann Desmond will coordinate the Chain 15 March to 12 April as Marion is away. Contact Ann ph 297 0506 or email anndesmond4@gmail.com Please pray for Hennie as his installation draws nearer. And for Sarah and their children. Hennie will be installed into the Parishes of Foxton & Shannon on Sunday 12 April, at 3pm at All Saints Parish Church, Main Street, Foxton Give thanks for the life of Pappy, faithful friend and guide dog to Sandy. Parish Diary Midday Eucharist at 12noon Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Today Messy Church, Parish Hall, St Paul’s 4pm This Week Have a good one! 17 March Tues 2pm St Paul’s Guild, Parish Lounge, St Paul’s 18 March Wed 11am AAW Diocesan Gathering, St Paul’s 23 March Mon 6.30pm Marksmen, Parish Hall, St Paul’s 25 March Wed 6.30pm Just Girls, Parish Lounge, St Paul’s 27 March Fri 10am Parish Palm Cross Working Bee, St Paul’s 19 April Sun 9.30am Parish Service followed by A.G.M., St. Paul’s Coming Up Today is Messy Church at 4pm in the Parish Hall at St Paul’s. Our theme this month is The Reluctant Superhero. Invite someone to join us for a gooey surprise …..!! All are welcome. T H I S W E E K St Paul’s Ladies Guild are meeting on Tuesday 17 March at 2pm in the Parish Lounge. Our speaker will be Jill Lane, remembered for her ‘Loved 4 Life TM’ talk, but this time her subject is ‘Trains to Morocco’- sounds exciting! Visitors are most welcome. Kath Batchelor ph 905 5736. Association of Anglican Women are meeting on Wednesday 18 March at St Paul’s at 11am. The guest speaker is AAW’s New Zealand President Margaret McLanachan. AAW Diocesan members will be joining us and parishioners are warmly welcome to join us too. Everyone is invited to share in the Mid day Eucharist at 12 noon and then a shared lunch in Parish Hall. St Paul’s 11am Congregation are invited to a shared lunch after next Sunday’s service (22 March). Please bring something to share. St Paul’s Flower Roster We are looking for some extra volunteers to help us. Our aim is to have some people to call on, if need be. We are more than happy to support anyone willing to help, who may be unsure of themselves initially. Are you able to help us? We would be delighted to hear from you. Ann Ritchie ph 297 9022 or Kath Batchelor ph 905 5736. Kapiti Foodbank would like to extend their gratitude to all around the Parish who contribute to the Foodbank, especially to those who have recently offered flour and sugar. If you are able to help, they are in need of toilet rolls at the moment. Many thanks. Holy Week, Good Friday & Easter Services Details of these services for all Churches will be published next Sunday. Parish Palm Cross Working Bee will be taking place on Friday 27 March at 10am at St Paul’s. We are providing hot cross bus for morning tea. Next Sunday, we will let you know where and when to drop off your flax. Remember, the fresher the flax is, the better! Thanks Lectionary Readings for Sunday 15 Mar 2015 4th Sunday in Lent - Violet Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22 A Psalm of thanksgiving for the healing powers of God Numbers 21:4-9 Despite the Lord having provided them with ‘manna from heaven’ in the desert, the Israelites rebel against Moses’ leadership and against God. They repent, following a plague of poisonous snakes, and in answer to Moses’ prayers the Lord provides the means for their healing. Ephesians 2:1-10 The writer to the church at Ephesus asserts that we were once all ‘dead through sin’. In his mercy God has now made salvation accessible to those who have faith in Christ. He emphasises that faith itself is a ‘freely given gift from God’, not dependent upon good works. John 3:14-21 Early in his ministry Jesus teaches Nicodemus, a councillor of the Pharisees, about the kingdom of God. He declares that the Son of Man must be lifted up, as Moses ‘lifted up the serpent in the wilderness’, so that all who believe in him may share in a lasting and spiritual enlightenment. PO Box 32, Paraparaumu, 5254 Vicar Revd Henry Resink vicar@kapitianglican.org.nz Parish Directory www.kapitianglican.org.nz 04 904 7300 Deacon for Resthome & Retirement Villages 021 156 7990 Revd Maureen Ellis 04 905 9424 Priest responsible for St Mark’s Intermediate Youth Revds John & Barbara Bonifant 04 905 3301 Christine & Paul Bull 04 902 3320 Priest responsible for St Peter’s Senior Youth Group—K.A.Y.G Revd Lynda Wards 04 234 1170 Adrian Tofts 021 068 0550 Priest responsible for St Paul’s 11am service House Groups Revd Sarah Nothnagel 04 293 2037 Kathleen Fleck 04 298 5630 Priest for Prayer & Pastoral Ministries Treasurer Revd Lynda Wards 04 234 1170 Paul Bull 04 904 7300 Priest & Missioner to the Corporate & not Wardens for profit world Terry Parminter Revd Jon Hartley 021 466 566 Richard Harrow 04 297 3511 04 297 9642 Deacon for Community Engagement Parish Administrator/Vicars PA Revd Carrole Lewis 04 904 7300 Becky Devane 04 904 7300 ce@kapitianglican.org.nz office@kapitianglican.org.nz Deacon for Messy Church Revd Carrole Lewis ce@kapitianglican.org.nz Parish 04 904 7300 Office located at St Paul’s Church, cnr of Langdale Ave & Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu Parish Office opening hours: 9am—12noon Tuesday to Friday St Mark’s, Raumati Beach St Paul’s, Paraparaumu St Peters, Paekakariki
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