Newsletter – Week Ending 17 September

International Buy a Priest a Beer Day

We welcome our vicar Rev Ian Cook back from his Sabbatical on Monday 18 September.

He will have just missed out on the International Buy a Priest a Beer Day.  However, feel free to celebrate it anyway!

ALPHA

Please Pray For The Team

The Collective

We are going to the Ice Ring in Brewtown.
We meet at 6pm to drive over and spend 1:30h on the Ice.

Let Ben know if you need a ride. 
Bring or transfer $10 (to the KAC Account)

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Call to Prayer

The prayer team would like to challenge the congregation to be praying for our country and the upcoming elections.

As a nation, we are facing a cost-of-living crisis, social inequity, housing shortages, climate change, issues of poverty, shortages of essential workers in many professions, the problem of crime, and many other issues. 

Please pray earnestly for God’s wisdom and discernment so that we will elect leaders with the wisdom and capacity to help us address these issues. Our challenge is for you to be spending some time every day until the election praying for our country, the election issues, and about who you will vote for.

Giving

On our Patronal Festival  Gregor Coster spoke to the congregation about the opportunities to support the work of Karori Anglican financially.  Specifically, we have a loan to service (that enabled the building works to be completed) as well as the opportunity to fund our Youth Minister.  If you would like to give to a specific thing – building, youth salary, vicarage refurbishment, then please just put that in your online banking reference.  You can also email accounts@karorianglican.org.nz and let Jasmine (our accounts administrator) know.

There is also the option to make a bequest to Karori Anglican in your will. Gregor’s slides can be viewed here : Patronal Sunday 13 August 23

We need your continued financial support for the operation of the Parish, including Te Korōria.  If you were previously giving to the building of Te Korōria (and have now completed your pledge) Thanks so much!  Please prayerfully consider continuing that level of support. We are very thankful to the many generous givers in our Karori Anglican community.

If you need further information on how to give, a giving number or information on how to set up a bequest, please contact accounts@karorianglican.org.nz

Financial Support Opportunities

Join the Property Team !

Join us at New Wine 2024  – Early Bird Discount till 30 November 2023

New Wine Festival is a 5 day all-age celebration; people from all across Aotearoa gather together in the presence of God and engage in worship, teaching and ministry within age specific sessions. Its the best sort of holiday when both parents and kids can enjoy their own sessions, but get family fun games, meals, movies all together through out the festival.
The rhythm is morning and evening sessions surrounded by all sorts of fun like silent disco’s, wine tasting, treasure hunts, all age competitions, bake-offs, swimming and workshops. Whether camping, glamping, staying off-site, or just visiting for the day there are excellent kitchen, toilet and shower facilities on a beautiful site that makes for a wonderful community experience to
enrich your summer and start your year right!

New Wine Masterton commences on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 12pm and finishes at 1.30pm on Monday, 22 January 2024.

7.00am Early morning exercise
9.00am  Morning sessions in zones (until 12.15pm with morning tea in between)
Afternoon relax, have a siesta, festival fun activities, go for a swim in the pool or grab a coffee at the cafe
2pm Workshops (until 3.15pm)
3:30pm Workshops (until 4.45pm)
6.30pm Evening session in zones (until 8.30pm)
8.45pm Evening entertainment, movies, festival fun activities

Want some down time outside of the programme? Enjoy a host of enticing offerings including fun all ages activities each afternoon, chilling on site, swimming in the pool, sports afternoons, local playgrounds, and the stunning Wairarapa region.

Rachel Turner in Wellington

Message from Gendy Thomson,  Archdeacon for Mission and Ministry

Fundraising Concert for the Wellington City Mission – Sunday, 17 Sep, 2pm

On Sunday 17 September 2023 at 2 p.m. Roy Tankersley (harpsichord) and Mark Whitfield (organ) will give a recital at St Pauls Lutheran Church, 12-King Street, Mt Cook, to support the Wellington City Mission’s major new building development: Whakamaru (to shelter and protect) which the Mission hopes will reshape the way it cares for our city.

The programme features works by seven composers, including Francois Couperin, George F. Händel, Johann S. Bach from the Baroque period as well as a recent one by James Woodman. Most will be played on organ and harpsichord in unison. During the interval, the Assistant City Missioner, Mr. Paul Weaver, will give a talk.

Light refreshments will be served after the concert.

Entry will be by koha; $20 per person is suggested.

Please note that parking is available at Massey University ($1 per hour) at 18 King Street (take the ramp off King Street).

School Holidays Activities

Kia ora e te whānau whanui o A Rocha,
Do you have tamariki and rangatahi passionate or interested in exploring nature and / or environmental care? Looking for an exciting and stimulating opportunity to dive deeper into these topics during the upcoming school holidays?
Check out these two programmes coming up that aim to grow environmental leaders for tomorrow!

He Māhuri Tōtara – 25-29 Sept 2023

In Ōtautahi Christchurch. For high school students. $50.
A Christian environmental leadership development course for high school students. For young people who want to learn more about caring for creation, leadership, Te Ao Māori or the Bible, and how those things are connected. Expect a week that is full of workshops, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and building relationships with likeminded people.
For more info

SUSTAIN Camp – 1-5 Oct 2023

In Whāingaroa Raglan, Years 7-10. $185.
Join Scripture Union’s SUSTAIN Camp in Raglan – hosted by A Rocha at the Karioi Project. Enjoy a week of delighting in creation – from the mountains to the sea. We’ll be exploring the secret paths of Karioi Maunga as we build traps, check the trapping lines and appreciate a remote campfire. We’ll be learning where our food comes from as we visit and help out on a local farm with the most spectacular views! We’ll also be venturing across different shores for swims and surfs as we consider the significance of water.
For more info.

Fundraising event for the Wheeler Family

Greetings, fellow supporters of the Wheeler family!