Jolyon Stewart Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we let you know that Jolyon Stewart has passed last Wednesday. Jolyon has been an active member of our 9am congregation, including being apart of our choir for decades. A reminder that a celebration of Jolyon’s life will be on Friday 22nd November at 1pm, at St Mary’s Church.
Fish and Chips Night this Friday!
If you didn’t get a chance to put in your order but would still like to come, feel free to bring your own fish and chips. We look forward to seeing you for another successful night. 6PM start
Youth Weekend Away Next Weekend!
We have about 30 of us booked in for the Youth Weekend Away Weekend at Whakapapa, Nov 29th – Dec 1st. We have a great schedule lined up with walks, wide games, firepits, hot chocs and a sundae making comp. It’ll be a lot of fun, and it’s not too late to join us. An email about travel with details has gone out, if you have any questions please get in contact with Ben or Ian.
We are gathering to at the main entrance of St Mary’s Church ( Fancourt St) at 3 pm Friday November 29th to leave at 3:30pm. Please bring $20, as we will be stopping in Bulls for takeaway dinner. We will arrive at Whakapapa Village around 9 pm. We aim to return to the St Mary’s Church entrance around 5 pm Sunday December 1st.
New Wine Early Bird – Closes next week!
A group from Karori Anglican will be heading to New Wine in January 2025. New Wine early bird sale until 30th November – click HERE to register.
SMASH Girls Zone Christmas Olympics
Christmas is soon here and Girls Zone at SMASH is running the Christmas Olympics. You are all invited!
Where: All events and prize giving will be on the stadium lawn outside TK/KAC office
When: Weds 4 December from 4pm – 6pm.
Who: SMASH families, siblings and friends
Come and cheer on the angels as they relay the good news about the Birth of Jesus and take a punt on the Desert Racing Camels. Find out just how many times Mary had to talk to Joseph to try to get him on board. And this is where we need your help … We need any non perishable food… Any type, any flavour! Come along to find out why!
Please drop any food ON OR BEFORE 4 DECEMBER at Church in the box marked for SMASH OR you can drop here at the SMASH office in Te Whare O Mere.
All food will be donated to Karori Food Bank after the event. We look forward to having you join us at the Girls Zone Christmas Olympics!
Sermon Series – Hebrews
We continue our Sunday series on the book of Hebrews. Hebrews focuses strongly on who Jesus is, which highlights our focus for the year as well as the verse Vestry discerned was our verse for 2024 – ‘For God gave his only son so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life’ Jn 3:16
Christmas Services
- Christmas at Te Korōria – with carols and Father Christmas! at Te Korōria 5:30pm – 7:30pm 14th December
- Nine Lessons and Carols 7pm 15th December St Mary’s
- Christmas Eve 6pm St Matthias, Makara. 11pm, 10:30 carols, St Mary’s
- Christmas Day 8am Holy Communion with carols, 10am Family Christmas Service
- Summer Services 29th December – 26th January only one service at 10am
Intermediate Youth – “CHAOS” (Christian’s Hyped About Our Saviour!)
Thursday 21st November – The first time in the history of CHAOS it is time for “Für eine Handvoll Donuts Muffins” Dinner provided and muffins as a Prize
Thursday 28th November – After an impressive win from Team Arlo and Cameron to defeat our leaders, they have chosen to have a gaming night next week. So we are calling for the best Retro gamers out there. Join us and show us what you got. 6:15 PM small dinner and a prize for the winner. (Note that those who can recite the Apostles Creed are still in for a prize)
Youth – The Collective
Friday 22nd November – Join us on Friday from 8 to 10 PM (after the Fish and Chips Evening) To Play a Game of Family Feud. Dinner for a Gold Coin
Friday 29th November – No Collective youth due to the Youth Weekend Away in Whakapapa! If you would like to attend please get in contact with Ben or Ian
Room in the Vicarage available!
We have a single room available to rent in the Vicarage. Please email the office if you, or someone you know is interested. office@karorianglican.org.nz
Te Korōria Wish List
Thank you so much to those people who have kindly donated rugs – they will definitely be put to good use!
There are still a few items that Te Korōria is in need of and we are wondering if you are able to help? Do you have any good quality rugs that could be used as blankets for customers sitting outside? Ideally woollen.
We are also setting up for the summer now that the grass courtyard is finished (and looks amazing). We would welcome donations towards purchase outside equipment for families to use – These include a giant Jenga tower ($240), Giant Connect Four ($492), Giant Draughts Game ($452). These will be great for our customers to use as well as being able to be used by our Church whānau for events.
If you would like to know more, or have something you could donate, please get in touch with Kate (Kate@karorianglican.org.nz).
SU Summer Camps!
Looking for a summer camp for your kids to do this summer? Click HERE, or visit the Scripture Union website for details on the camps.
https://sunz.org.nz/event-category/sucamps/summer-youth-camps/
Twilight Golf
Twilight Golf is every Wednesday 4:30pm-5:15pm, everyone welcome! Get in contact with Geoff – geoff.lee@xtra.co.nz
Key upcoming dates:
- Fish and Chip Night – Friday 22nd November 6pm
- Thursday night CHAOS – 28th November 6:15pm Te Whare ō Mere
- Friday Night Youth – 29th November 6pm Te Whare ō Mere
- Great Escape Youth/Parent Weekend – 29th November (Tongariro)
- Christmas @ Te Korōria – Saturday 14th December 5:30pm
- 9 Lessons and Carols – Sunday 15th December 7pm
- Summer Services Start – Sunday 29th December
- New Wine Camp – 16th – 20th January
‘For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life’ John 3:16