News for Sunday 3 July 2016

Welcome
We welcome to Heather TeHuia who started this week as our new Head Teacher at ECEC.  Heather brings a wealth of experience to this position including being awarded the QSM for services to Early Childhood Education.  Please keep Heather in your prayers as she begins her new journey with us.

John’s Open Office
John will be down at Café on the Square (beside the Library) this Tuesday from 3.30 pm if you want to drop by and speak to him.

Movement Online
If you’re interested in what’s happening in other parts of the Diocese check out movementonline.org.nz

City Mission Food Basket
Well done!  Around $100 worth of goods was delivered on Monday, and the Mission staff were very happy.

Mid-winter Lunch-all welcome
You are invited to a mid-winter lunch at the Rata Café, Zealandia on Thursday 14 July at 12 noon.  Please put your name on the list so we can advise numbers.  Contact Judy Edgar 476 7257 or Janet Wilson 476 7327.

Afternoon Fellowship
Wednesday 6 July at 1.30 pm in Prayer Room.  All welcome.

KAC Youth Lounge
Every Sunday, 10.30 am
High school aged youth study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Holiday Ukulele Orchestra
For 5-12 years olds
Monday 11 July to Thursday 14 July
9-11 am in the Office Prayer Room.  
Snack and drink provided.  See Sarah Jones or Ian Cook.  Limited to 10 places so be in quick. Ukuleles supplied! 

News for Sunday 26 June 2016

We Remember-John Notman
John’s funeral was held at St Mary’s on Friday 24 June.  Please remember his family in your prayers.

Movement Online
If you’re interested in what’s happening in other parts of the Diocese check out movementonline.org.nz

City Mission Food Basket
Particularly needed are canned meals and muesli bars.  Please remember to bring a contribution each Sunday.  All non-perishable items welcome.

John’s Open Office is Back!
John will be back down at Café on the Square (beside the Library) this Tuesday from 3.30 pm if you want to drop by and speak to him.

KAC Youth Lounge
Every Sunday, 10.30 am
High school aged youth—study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Tower Strengthening Work
Our contractor has started work.  It is intended, and has been assessed as safe, to keep using the rest of St Mary’s over the four weeks the work takes place.  Please note there are safety barriers and it is important that you stay out of theses areas.  Thank you for your ongoing support  and patience during this important strengthening work.   
Property Sub Committee

KAC Financial Position
The offerings received for May was $35,047.  To meet our budget obligations an average monthly giving amount of $37,500 (including Missions) is necessary.  
You can support KAC by making donations either using the envelopes provided or by direct credit to our bank account 02 0500 0019955 00.  If you do not have a number for the recording of donations, request one on a giving envelope.  
From the Finance Team

FINANCIAL POSITION             May           Year to date 2016
Total Income
(less building donations)    $39,939         $230,196
Total Expenditure                $35,560         $192,096
Net Position                           $4,379           $38,100

News for Sunday 19 June 2016

We Remember Leland Crosthwait
Leland died on Monday 13 June and his funeral and a celebration of his life was held at St Mary’s on Friday 17 June.  The flowers today are in remembrance of him.

John’s Open Office is Back!
John will be back down at Café on the Square (beside the Library) this Tuesday from 3.30 pm if you want to drop by and speak to him.

KAC Youth Lounge
Every Sunday, 10.30 am
High school aged youth-study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Tower Strengthening Work
Our contractor has started work.  It is intended, and has been assessed as safe, to keep using the rest of St Mary’s over the four weeks the work takes place.  Please note there are safety barriers and it is important that you stay out of theses areas.  Thank you for your ongoing support  and patience during this important strengthening work.   
Property Sub Committee

News for Sunday 12 June 2016

Resettlement of Syrian refugees
People are needed to help with tasks to help Syrian refugees settle into Wellington: 
Checking and Sorting Household Goods— 13 and 14 June, 9 am, at Loaves and Fishes, Wellington Cathedral
Household Set Up—training and collecting goods 14 June from 6 pm and setting up the house on Thursday evening. 
Hospitality—12 June, afternoon tea; 13 June, morning tea and lunch; 
14 June morning tea and lunch and light evening meal.
If you wish to help contact Kay Webster 021 268 5355. 

John’s Open Office
John is on leave for two weeks so his open office will not be happening.  His first one when he gets back will be 21 June.

KAC Youth Lounge
Every Sunday, 10.30 am
High school aged youth—study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Tower Strengthening Work
Our contractor has started work.  It is intended, and has been assessed as safe, to keep using the rest of St Mary’s over the four weeks the work takes place.  Please note there are safety barriers and it is important that you stay out of theses areas.  Thank you for your ongoing support  and patience during this important strengthening work.   
Property Sub Committee

Welcome lunch for Ian and Luke and their families following the 10.30 service today.  
Bring a plate of food to share and come down to 74 Friend St, for some time to catch up with each other and eat!  If you can only pop in for a short while, it would still be lovely to see you.  The plan is to have a bouncy castle for the kids too!!!  
Everyone is invited from either service to come along any time from 12.15 pm.  Please help spread the word and let people you meet during the week know!  Any queries contact the Harvey-Greens 021 124 5471