Upcoming events

Sunday 24 November 2019

8am Holy Communion

10am Holy Communion

12Noon—Lunch Barbara Hicks

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Wednesday 27  November  2019

10am Holy Communion

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Sunday 1 December  2019

8am Holy Communion

10am Holy Communion

7pm—Advent Service

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Notices

Two Bible Studies in Advent

The nature of the birth narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke Wednesday, December 4th –

 Matthew 1.18 – 2.23 Wednesday December 11th – Luke 1.26-38; 2.1-40

The studies will be held at the home of Raewyn and Calum Gilmour,

12 Davidson Street, Glenholme.

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm.

Inquiries phone 07 281 8033

 

Monday 25 November 12pm

Pot luck lunch in the Church lounge

for Barbara Hicks as we farewell and thank her and the late Harry Hicks for their service to St Luke’s and the Diocese.

 

Welcomers and Readers: with Advent and Christmas soon upon us we need some extra people to help to do readings and to serve as welcomers for the extra services. Please find clip boards in the foyer.

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Messy Church 8  December   2019 4-6pm at St Luke’s.  Church with a difference. Give it a try.

Contact: Jocelyn Czerwonka Ph:  027 211 4440

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St Lukes Fair-  One week to go

The fair is planned for Saturday 30 November 2019.  Everyone’s effort will make the difference. If you have large items for collection, the contact  details for the fair is the Parish office or John Carr  3496205

 

Alex informed Vestry of his retirement as Vicar of St Luke’s Rotorua. His last day being Thursday 30 April 2020.

Jocelyn will continue to worship at St Luke’s Rotorua.

 

Donation for gift. Rev Gaelyn Brake is leaving her position as Growing Through Grief Co-ordinator and we would like to make a gift at her farewell on 5 December. Please leave a donation in an envelope clearly marked for this purpose, in the Parish office.

 

Service Dates to remember

1.12.2019—Advent service 7pm

22.12.2019– 9 Lessons and Carols 7pm

24.12.2019—Christmas Eve 11pm

25.12.2019 –Christmas Day 8am & 10am

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Ministers to the sick and housebound

St Luke’s offers Pastoral visits to people in nursing homes, or confined to private homes or in hospital. The purpose of this ministry is to provide the sick or the lonely with an experience of care and concern of their faith community and also, to provide an opportunity to pray with others and to receive Eucharist. It is one way to keep the sick connected with our faith community. Our Parish has a wonderful team of people who take Communion on a regular basis to those who are unable to attend Church. If you wish to be added to this list please call the Parish Office or check the Parish Directory for those involved in Pastoral Care or the Prayer Chain.

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Healing at St Luke’s

There is an active Healing Group in St Luke’s (Order of St Luke the physician). They meet at 12pm in the Chapel on the 4th Sunday of the Month, (from January to November) followed by a shared lunch. About 3 times a year there is a healing service. All who are interested in Christian Healing are welcome, whether to ask for

healing - or to pray for healing for others.

There is also anointing for healing (for yourself or someone else) during communion at the 10am service on the first Sunday, and at the 8am service on the 2nd Sunday.

There is also prayer in the chapel at every 10am Service except the first Sunday.

To find out more contact Rev. Gary Husband 2160074

 

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