ST STEPHEN’S METHODIST CHURCH

28th January 2018

DEACON: Margaret Birtles Ph 576 0698

PASTORAL CARE: Ralph Vickers Ph 576 5171

PARISH STEWARD: Geoff Warth Ph 579 3637

Kia Ora, Malo e lelei, Goeiemôre and welcome to our service to be led by Ngaire Southon. Thank you, Ngaire.

Please join us for a cuppa and fellowship afterwards.

Wesley Methodist church

Tauranga

ROSTER: 4th February 2018

Preacher D. Sundberg

Steward G. Warth

Organist E. Neill

Door C. Dent

P. Maddren

Reader B. Greenwood

Morning

Tea

B. Waters

N. Vickers

St Stephen’s Diary: 29th January to 4th February 2018

Tuesday 30th 10am-4pm Allsorts Op Shop

Wednesday 31st 1.30 –3.30pm

7pm

Parish Property Committee [See Insert]

Tongan Language Fellowship

Thursday 1st 10am- 4pm Allsorts Op Shop

Sunday4th 9.30am

1pm

Worship Service

Tongan Language Worship

Kia Ora. Malo e lelei. Bula Vinaka. Talofa lava. Kia Orana.

Namaste. Guten Morgen. Huro. Goeiemôre. An nyeng Ha se yo.

Mamarane Leana. Greetings.

Wesley Faith Community—a place to belong

28th January 2018

A Message from Daniel: A Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to

surrender, that is STRENGTH. (ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER )

Welcome to worship at Wesley and a special

welcome to you if you are visiting Tauranga.

Everyone is invited to stay for morning tea in

the hall after the service; please don’t be shy

about making yourself known to us.

Last week we heard about the baptism of Jesus and explored

the idea of the realm of God. Today we listen to the story of

Jesus first public act of ministry - which includes an exorcism.

What does this incident have to tell us about Jesus as Mark

sees him? And what does this mean for us today?

Reader: Margaret Giles Prayers: Julienne Taylor

Please keep reading for important Parish information

PARISH PROPERTY MEETING

There will be Parish Property Meeting on Wednes-

day. At 1.30pm Please ‘Bring a Plate’ to share

for afternoon tea

Changes to the Contact Book

Please remove:

Enid Moorland and Shirley Turnbull

Clipboards will be available for Wesley Kidz and Youth in Church

Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg — Ph. 576-9749, mob 021 0283 5358

Deacon: Valma Hallam - Ph. 562-3333

Parish Steward: Julienne Taylor - Ph 544-2565

Parish Office:

Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.30pm Ph. 578-8493 / 578-8496

P.O. Box 2019, Tauranga. Fax. 578-8463

Email: tauranga.methodist@xtra.co.nz.

Website: www.wesley.co.nz

Sunday February 4th

9.30 am Worship Service led by the Rev Leigh Sundberg

LECTIONARY READINGS:

Deut 10:12-21 ; Ps 144:9-15 ; 1 Cor 1:26-31 ; Mt 6:19-24

Readings: Choir: Glennis Condell Prayers: Norman Goreham

Wesley Kidz programme continues after a shared time in church

WESLEY DIARY FOR 29th January to 4th February 2018

Tues 30th 7.00pm Worship Team Meeting [Jocelyn’s Home:25 Te Koari Drive]

Thursday 1st 7.30pm Wesley Leaders Meeting

Sunday 4th 9.30am

4.30pm

Worship Service

Study Group [See Notice]

Advance Notice

Table Talk Will be start-

ing on February 18th.

This meeting

will be a barbe-

cue to be held at

the church.

Changes to the Contact Book:

Please amend Address for Eileen Adams: Resthome, Bob Owens

Please Remove: Maye Tucker Doreen West

THE RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY CENTRE ANNOUNCE DISCOVERING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY:

Exploring the diverse belief traditions contributing to New Zealand society

Fridays from 6:00-8:00pm, St Georges Anglican Church, Gate Pa. Term 1 dates: 16 Feb, to 6 Apr 2018.

Cost: $85 waged, $65 student, unwaged or senior.

All classes are taught by Dr Todd Nachovitz. Todd is a knowledgeable and entertaining teacher,

with wide experience of Jewish and Eastern religions. Please read the flyers on the Foyer table and the notice boards in the hall.

More info from Margaret Birtles or Ngaire Southon

If you are interested please register ASAP www.rdc.org.nz/classes

Study Group meets again next Sunday, Feb 4. 4:30 – 6:30 in the Lounge.

We will be looking at the world into which Jesus was born: How did that influence Jesus’ teaching?

How does it still influence the Church’s thinking?

Everyone is most welcome – you don’t have to have been before! We meet and discuss from 4:30 to 6pm and then indulge in a shared meal

to continue the conversation. Please bring a plate of food to share, if you are staying on.

Invitation from the Anglican Parish of Gate Pa

As we begin a new calendar year, you are invited to join us for a

quiet contemplative service based on the style and music of the

Taizé Community in France

7pm on Sunday 4th February,

1 Church St, Tauranga Office 07 578 7916