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Love
The Anglican Parish of
Burnside-Harewood
News Sheet 2nd Sunday of Advent
6 December 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Services this Week
SCRIPTURE VERSE Christchurch City
Be not far from me O God: come quickly O God Mission
to help me. Psalm 71:12 Christmas Appeal
The Week Ahead
PRAYER
Stir up your power, O Lord, Vestry Snippets
and with your great might CWS Appeal
come to our aid,
so that where our sins impede us, Notices
the help of your grace may swiftly deliver us, Christmas Play
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour,
who is alive with you, Joy factory
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Rosters & Contacts
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Making lifelong disciples of Jesus
Advent 2
Sun 8.45am Holy Communion at St James’ Nathan Muirhead
2 Peter 3:8-15a (p1896) Mark 1:1-8 (p1555)
Sun 10.15am Holy Communion at St Timothy’s Nathan Muirhead
2 Peter 3:8-15a (p1896) Mark 1:1-8 (p1555)
Sun 6.30pm Rekindle at St Timothy’s
A simple meal followed by a short input and reflection.
Wed 11.00am Holy Communion at St Timothy’s
Mark 1:1-8 (p1555)
With Christmas just around the corner it
is time to think about how we could
possible help families in need this
Christmas
GIFTS FOR UNDER THE TREE
The St James’ tree is up and ready to receive gifts for
children in need. St Tim’s has a table set up in the
foyer. Please bring unwrapped new gifts for
children.
SPECIALTY CHRISTMAS FOOD
All non-perishable food with a special emphasis on
Christmas will be welcome at the mission for those
who won’t be able to afford ‘treats’ this season. For
example: A box of chocolates or biscuits, tins of fruit
salad, Christmas pudding….
Please give generously if you are able.
The last Sunday for donations will be the 13th December.
FOR ALL PASTORAL NEEDS, please contact Alison McMillan (03 358 5286)
or the Vicar, Chris (021 528 821 or 03 357 1292)
TIME FOR A CUPPA? Rekindle
Wednesdays, 10.30 - 11.00am 6.30 - 8.00pm
St Timothy’s Church Hall followed by a Sundays at St Tim’s
simple communion service
Tonight: A simple meal
All Welcome followed by a short
input and reflection
BURNSIDE ELDER CARE CENTRE
Friendship
Every Thursday @ St Tim’s, 9.30am Faith
Phone Jill McTeigue: 027 848 5769 Fun Food
Fun, Friendship & Food
All Welcome
A CALL TO
PRAYER
St Timothy’s
Mon, Tues, Thurs
9.00 - 9.30am
St James’
Wed, 9.00am
St Timothy’s Church
This club is free to join however seats are limited so contact
Shawn Ph: 022 570 1400 or go to https://www.facebook.com/nexus-
All Welcome
Youth and Young Adults’ pastors: Vestry was advised that one of the people appointed to the youth/young adults’ pastor position had since withdrawn and there may therefore be changes to the hours and job description for Nathan Muirhead, who will take up his new position on 12th January. This has yet to be finalised. Shaun Liu has been appointed to the volunteer position of Ethnic Ministry Pastor for 7 hours per week. There will be a meeting of young families in the New Year to determine the needs of the families ministry before advertising for someone to lead this work on a volunteer basis. The commitment cards which were issued for Stewardship Sunday have not been universally accepted so won’t be continued in future. Chris reported on a meeting with those involved in children’s ministry. A roster has been devised so that each person involved will be relieved for at least one Sunday each month. A time of combined singing will be held when the children first go out, before they divide into their age groups. Creative ways of teaching memory verses was also discussed at this meeting. The programme of Christmas services and events was included in Chris’ report. The Joy Factory Fun Day is to be held 11am-1pm on 13th December following the service with the children’s Christmas play. Advertising will be mainly via social media advertising, word of mouth (inviting our friends and neighbours), and a banner erected at St Tim’s ahead of the day. Funding has come from the Christchurch City Council to cover the costs. In the Finance Committee report we learned of an extraordinarily generous anonymous gift which has been received towards the Day of Giving. The finance committee has not met since this came in, so there is more work to be done on the budget for 2021. The vicarage painting has been done and new French doors installed, with just a few minor finishing touches needed to complete the work. New grass has been sown where weeds and mulch were cleared from along the fence lines at St Tim’s. The new fence in front of the hall at St James has been completed, and quotes
are being sought for repainting of the hall roof and exterior woodwork on both the church and hall. There are now revised criteria and charges for booking space in the Memorial Wall at St James’. On recommendation from the Missions Committee, $500 is to be forwarded to Tessa for her support. Chris announced that Rob Orange is to be appointed as the new Vicar’s Warden, effective 1st January 2021. Alison Jephson was appointed ‘relieving warden’, and coopted onto vestry until the next AGM. Bishopdale Menzshed has been given approval to hold its garage sale at St Tim’s on Friday 4th December. Parishioners may also sell good at this event, and will remain responsible for removing any of their unsold items. The next vestry meeting scheduled for 8th December will only be held if there is urgent business to consider. Otherwise vestry will meet again on Tuesday 26 th January 2021. We wish all parishioners a very happy Christmas full of God’s blessings, and a safe and happy New Year. Fiona Johns and Alison Jephson (Wardens)
We are Hungry for Peace After years of civil war, South Sudan became an independent, predominantly Christian, country in 2011, breaking away from the Islamic North Sudan. The rejoicing was short-lived, as after a mere two years, civil war broke out within the young country. Once again, the population was on the move seeking safety, losing loved ones, facing hunger and trauma. It is within this context that we are introduced to Jenty. Jenty’s warm smile hides a life of suffering and pain. Her husband left her for another woman and in February 2020, she and her children fled from her home because of armed conflict. They arrived in Maridi town after walking on foot for seven days along with thousands of others who had fled the conflict. Jenty arrived with nothing, but seeing her plight, the local people allocated her a small plot of land to grow food, giving her a chance to partially feed her family and regain her dignity. Life is still difficult, however, the Maridi Service Agency, one of CWS partners, is keenly involved in civil society discussions to improve the lot of Jenty and other women like her. MSA wants to help 300 more mothers start their own gardens. A staff member will provide agricultural support to this new group. This year’s Christmas Appeal will contribute to these costs and all of MSA’s work. Please donate if you are able to.
Working Bee - Saturday 19th December - St Tim’s Please come and lend a hand at 9.00am to tidy up the grounds ready for Christmas. St James' Christmas Pot Luck Lunch Today: Sunday 6th December, 12pm at the home of Maurice & Lesley Reynolds, 121 Wairakei Rd (back section) Please bring picnic chair and food to share. Children’s Christmas Play - Sunday 13th December at St Tim’s Please bring your friends and family to this wonderful Service Practices will be during the 10.15 service this Sunday then a full dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday 12th December at 10am. Please call Charlotte our Children’s Pastor if you have any questions. 022 081 1378. All children are welcome to join in and we ask that you try to make it to every practice.
Worship This Week: 6th December Next Week: 13th December
Roster 10.00am 8.45am 10.15am
Leader D Williams C Wong P Sundstrum
Preacher N Muirhead N Muirhead C Ponniah
Celebrant C Ponniah C Ponniah C Ponniah Children’s
2 Chalice C Lee Child C Scobie Christmas Play
Intercessors C Ponniah S Williams P Sundstrum followed by
the Joy Factory
1 Reader S Steele A Moyle C Scobie Carnival
2 Reader J Baker P Meguire M Ward
Prayer
Ministry S & M Lawrence B & D Williams
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS ST JAMES’
Website: www.burnside.org.nz
VICAR: Rev Chris Ponniah
Sidesperson J Baker/C Sundstrum
Office 358 8175 or 021 528 821 Cleaning P Davids & D Andrew
chris@burnside.org.nz
WARDENS Hall Cleaning F Johns
Alison Jephson 027 514 1585 Hospitality N/A
Fiona Johns 359 2972
PARISH OFFICE Lou Godfrey Memorial Wall P Walker
46 Kendal Avenue CHCH 8053
Phone 358 8174 ST TIMOTHY’S
office@burnside.org.nz
YOUTH PASTOR
Sidesperson R Kamuhangire
Izzi Neville 021 0839 4694 Welcomers L Hardwick
youth@burnside.org.nz
CHILDREN’S WORKER PA System K Wakeham
Charlotte Rodley 022 081 1378
children@burnside.org.nz Data Projector J Glue
FAMILIES PASTOR
Barbara Neville 021 796 233 Sanctuary N/A
families@burnside.org.nz
ELDERCARE CO-ORDINATOR Flowers P Rodley
Jill McTeigue 03 930 8161
PASTORAL CARE WORKER Cleaning VOLUNTEERS PLEASE
Alison Jephson 027 514 1585
Vacuum PA to the PA
LAY MINISTERS CO-ORDINATOR
Alison McMillan 358 5286
PRAYER CHAIN Hospitality C Wong, A Soo & family
Lynne Balcar 352 2721
Carol Saysell 358 2214 Lawn Mowing D Moyle
DIRECT CREDIT YOUR OFFERINGS ANZ Bank, Papanui
Acc Name: Parish of Burnside-Harewood Acc No: 06 - 0831- 0031780-00
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