Pentecost 6, Year C Freedom in Loving Service · PSALM Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 God’s Mighty Deeds Recalled EPISTLE Galatians 5:1, 13 - 25 The Fruit of the Spirit GOSPEL Luke 9:51 -

ORDER OF SERVICE Red p. 404; Blue p. 410; Yellow p. 420 8.00am OPENING HYMN 516 Jesus shall reign where're the sun WELCOME GATHERING p. 404 (Red Marker) SENTENCE Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for Jesus’ sake will find it. COLLECT Give us, loving God, a mind forgetful of past injury, a will to seek the good of others, and a heart of love. FIRST TESTAMENT 2 Kings 2:1-14 Elijah Ascends to Heaven PSALM Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 God’s Mighty Deeds Recalled EPISTLE Galatians 5:1, 13-25 The Fruit of the Spirit GOSPEL Luke 9:51-62 Would-Be Followers of Jesus SERMON Rev’d Stephen Baxter: Who Can Look Back? CREED p. 410 (Blue Marker) INTERCESSIONS Leader: Liberating God, in you mercy Response: Hear our prayer PEACE p. 419 OFFERTORY HYMN 353 You holy angles bright GREAT THANKSGIVING p. 420 (Yellow Marker) FINAL PRAYER Loving God, you have taught us that everything we do without love is worth nothing, for whoever lives without love is counted dead before you. Pour into our hearts the gift of love, the bond of peace and the source of all virtues. CLOSING HYMN 354 Sing praise to the Lord! DISMISSAL Go now to love and serve God. Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ.

Weekly Newsletter 26th June 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.nz Assistant Priest: Rev’d Dr. Paul Yeomans Phone 817 7280 Mobile 021 174 6752 email: [email protected] Peoples’ Warden: Mrs Leith Hamilton Phone 528 9624 Vicar’s Warden: Mr Roger Seyb Phone 585 0980

Jesus also says, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” There is a restless energy in the kingdom of God, an energy that seeks constantly to make all things new. That energy sends people out with missionary zeal to all corners of the world, and it cannot simply be content to look inward towards a secure home. If Jesus doesn’t sound like a good recruiter, that’s because he isn’t just seeking a following for himself. Rather, he’s seeking followers on the path that he himself is walking. That path can be hard indeed. It can keep you restlessly on the move; it can call you to a new life’s work; it can lead you unflinchingly to death itself. Nevertheless, the path that leads to the kingdom of God is the way that leads to true life in fullness and abun-dance of the spirit. With that sort of path to look forward to, who can look back?

Freedom in Loving ServicePentecost 6, Year C

PEOPLE & things

A big thank you to everyone who helped to organise and supported our Cocktail

Party and Auction to raise funds for the Anglican Board of Missions.

Thank you to everyone who donated things to the refugee family Lucette Dillon has

been supporting. They have been much appreciated by the family.

Congratulations to Joshua Dillon-Price who has been accepted for Sacred Heart

College.

The new Archbishop of Melanesia, The Most Reverend George Takeli, will be visiting our parish on the 17th July along with Bishop Jim. They will be attending both the 8:00 am & 9:45 am services and there will be a shared morning tea between both services.

Our Kids’ Club is in desperate need of Walking School Bus helpers for Mondays and Fridays. If you can help, please contact Agnes in the Parish Office.

We would like to ask you to provide us with information you are happy to share regarding significant dates (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries) . Please email these dates to the Parish Office or write these on the list at the back of the church.

Just a reminder that if you are swapping your rostered duty with someone else to

contact either Helen or Liz and to let Stephen know if possible also.

There is an invitation for parishioners to attend the Anglican Trust for Women &

Children (ATWC) Open Day on Friday, 1st July from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please see the notice board for further information.

Parish Counsellor Jaedra Elizabeth - Phone: 022 072 2503

For free counselling on any matter, including spiritual direction.

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: Jill Benton Angeline Song Prayers: Kay Brightley Chalice: Angeline Song Jaedra Elizabeth 9:45 am Readers: Jaedra Elizabeth Clergy Gospel: Rob Smellie Prayers: Clergy Server: Jaedra Elizabeth Chalice: Liz Smith Jaedra Elizabeth

St Andrew’s Prayer Circle: We ask that you pray daily for:

Week commencing 26th June - Don and Nancy Wormald, and the Pre-School Music Group

Week commencing 3rd July - Robert and Jill Benton, and the Vestry Remember: The Church that prays together, stays together!

TODAY A special welcome to anyone visiting with us today. If you are attending the 9:45am service we hope that you will be able to stay and join us for Morning Tea following our service. All Welcome!

Prayer & Anointing with Holy Oil

is available in the Martyrs’ Chapel from one of the Clergy following both the 8:00 am and 9:45 am services.

Tonight at 5.00 pm Youth Group meets in the Parish Hall for a Video Night.

THIS WEEK Monday, 27th June - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Line Dancing Group meets in the Parish Hall. Beginners Group at 9:30 am prior to full group. Tuesday, 28th June - 7.30 pm Kids’ Club Trustees meeting at the Vicarage. Wednesday, 29th June - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. For further information, please contact Janet at 521 8993 or 027 262 9099 Thursday, 30th June - 6.30 pm Choir Practice in the church. Any new singers welcome! Thursday, 30th June - 7:30 pm Meditation Group meets at the Vicarage. Please bring a pillow with you. Friday, 1st July - 9:30 am Pre-School Music meets in the Parish Hall. All pre-schoolers and their parents are welcome! NEXT WEEK Monday, 4th July - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Line Dancing Group meets in the Parish Hall. Beginners Group at 9:30 am prior to full group. Wenesday, 6th July - 10.00 am Holy Communion in the Martyr’s Chapel. Wednesday, 6th July - 10 am to 12 noon Selwyn Centre open for senior people. For further information, please contact Janet at 521 8993 or 027 262 9099 NOTICES Following the School Holidays:

Sunday School will resume on the 24th July.

Pre-School Music will resume on the 29th July.

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

Roster Next Week Sunday, 3rd July

8:00 am Sides Duty: Margaret Wilson Rona Patterson First Testament: Elizabeth Jollands Epistle: Margaret Wilson Prayers: Kay Brightley Server: Helen Goodwin Chalice: Margaret Wilson Rona Patterson 9:45 am Door Welcomer Sides Duty: Michael Horning Warwick Langley Gathering: Camilla Needham First Testament: Jaedra Elizabeth Epistle: Brent Nicholson Gospel: Ron Hamilton Prayers: Kay Brightley Server: Leith Hamilton Chalice: Leith Hamilton Liz Smith Organist: Brent Nicholson Data Projector: Jennifer Copeland Morning Tea: Leith Hamilton Cleaning: Jill Benton Jann Geddis Flowers: Jo Baxter Sacristan: Ann Bone Crèche: Jo Baxter