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Hi [subscriber:firstname],
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Welcome to St Mary by the Sea news for this week.
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It is great to be getting back to more activities and life in Level 1. It is a blessing to be able to meet in person and worship together. One change to our worship pattern will be that the common cup will not be offered. We are currently uncertain about its safety, to ensure the safety of all of us, we have a choice of communion in one kind (bread only) or individual wine/grapejuice cups. We hope to see you online or at St Mary by the Sea this Sunday.
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We are quickly heading towards advent. For this next season, we will look at the discipleship practices that can nurture us. More about them below.
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This week in our Discipleship Series is Worship Sunday. We look at how worship, during the week, and when we gather sustains us. There is a take away booklet for those wishing to go deeper. A PDF copy of the Worship Booklet is available here.
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As we are back at level 1, or Sunday YouTube worship moves from a liturgy, music and teaching style, to a regular Video Podcast style. Did you, or will you miss out on in-person worship this week? Then please check out the video podcast, it goes live with a YouTube premiere Sunday at 10am
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We look forward to joining in worship with you, Sunday 8am and 10am at St Mary by the Sea, and also 10am on YouTube.
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In-person worship - St Mary by the Sea
We hold three in person worship services:
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- Sunday 8am communion
- Sunday 10am communion
- Wednesday 10am communion & Bible Study
While we are in level 1, we will continue to:
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- Use hand sanitiser or washing hands when we enter and exit church, as well as when using the bathroom or serving food.
- Signing-in via the government QR code or the sign in sheet
Even though we are at level 1, it is really important to sign in. We saw with the last outbreak, how critically important contact tracing is, so that when there is another outbreak, people can be traced quickly and efficiently; please sign in. Vestry have agreed that it is a condition of coming onto our properties that you must sign in either with the paper register, or the Government QR code.
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We ask that if you are sick or have any cold or flu symptoms including runny/blocked nose, cough, sneezing, temperature, sore throat, aches and pains, loss of smell that you stay at home until you are better. You can attend worship when you have been symptom free for three days. If you are concerned about your or your loved ones health, please contact your GP or Healthline 08003585453
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We look forward to seeing you on-line or in-person.
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Online YouTube Worship
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Sunday 18th October
Theme:- Discipleship - Community/Fellowship
SCRIPTURE: Romans 12:9-21 (CEV)
Sentence
Be sincere in your love for others. Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord. -
Romans 12:9a, 11
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COLLECT/PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Jesus we hear your teaching to love the Lord our God, with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. And to love our neighbour as ourself. May your Spirit convict us of this when we fail. And may your Grace give us
strength to follow in your ways. AMEN.
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Sunday 25th October
Discipleship - Breaking Bread
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (CEV)
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WORKING BEE - Sat 17th Oct, 9am
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It's time again to spring clean and get our Church and grounds looking fabulous before Christmas. Please come and do as much as you feel able.
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For more details, contact Jean on 09 478 0080
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Thank you to everyone who donates their time and resources to the up-keep of our church. We couldn't manage with out your support.
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Anglican Trust for Woman and Children
Christmas Appeal
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This year we will be collecting for the Anglican Trust for Woman and Children's Christmas appeal. You can drop presents at St Mary by the Sea, or directly. More information here. There is a need for gifts up to the age of 16, teens especially. These need to be in by mid-November. A collection box will be available at church.
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Mainly Music Returns to St Marys 16th Oct
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It is great to see Mainly Music back at St Marys for term 4. If you know of a local family with pre schoolers please recommend this group to them. We currently have no wait list for our group so come along for a try session.
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Discipleship Worship Series
Outline
• 11 Oct - Worship
• 18 Oct - Community
• 25 Oct - Breaking Bread
• 01 Nov - Sharing our Faith
• 08 Nov - Prayer
• 15 Nov - Serving Others
• 22 Nov - Celebration
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Shared Lunch - Sunday 25th October
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We will break/share the bread we bake at the 10am Intergenerational Service on Sunday 25th October after the service and share soup
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Prayer Day - Saturday 7th November
We will have 12 hours of continuous prayer from 8am to 8pm. Book your time slot in the foyer. The day will open with morning prayer at 8am, end with night prayer at 8pm. There will be a prayer area setup in the downstairs lounge with quiet music, lots of candles, low lighting.
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You will have an opportunity to explore prayers stations and pray:
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- Water - living water, what do you long for?
- Wailing wall – special prayers written on paper and stuck into cracks in the wall
- Church – images of church, worship, people, prayer for St Mary’s.
- Images to reflect on – what image are you drawn to? Why? What does it remind you of or speak to you about?
This is an opportunity for you to take 1 hour out, and to spend it in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and to actively nurture your life.
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May God bless you through this.
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Shared Lunch - Sunday 22nd November 11am
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To conclude our discipleship series we will share a meal after 10am service, we invite everyone bringing a plate of food to share and practice the act of generosity.
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Advent - Bishop Ross - 29 Nov 2020
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Bishop Ross will join us on the first Sunday in Advent, Sunday 29th November.
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Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth is a grief and loss programme that aims to strengthen the wellbeing of children and young people who are dealing with significant life changes. Seasons programmes are facilitated by volunteer Companions. Companions are trained and accredited adult facilitators who accompany participants on their learning journey. It is an inspiring and encouraging journey to be a part of. Seasons are currently seeking volunteer Companions for North Shore school-based programmes. All training and support is provided. If you would like to join us as a volunteer Companion or for more information please contact: Cushla Pierce - Seasons North Shore Coordinator 02108892018 seasonsnorthshore@gmail.com
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SUCAMPS registrations NOW open
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Keep your eyes peeled and make sure you don't miss your spot on one of our youth camps this summer. Visit www.sucamps.org.nz and book your spot on a summer adventure!
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Zoom Bible Study
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Rest Home Services
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are on hold due to Covid restrictions.
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Celebrations
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Molly Bailey for the 25th Oct. Many happy returns to you.
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If there is a celebration you would like added to our list or a one off event that you would like celebrated please let the office know. Email newsletter@stmary.co.nz
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Word for Today and Our Daily Bread
Available from the Community Shop. New copies are out. Due to the closed church building, copies of these have been made available to collect from the community shop, or access them online below.
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Faith 5
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Faith 5 is 5 simple steps to help us nurture our faith. It is simple enough to be done multiple times a week.
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1: SHARE your highs and lows
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3: TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows
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4: PRAY for one another’s highs and lows
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Regular Information
Praying for Others
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Please send names for the Sunday Prayer-List by Sunday evening to Tony Nettleton, 027 278 1450 or prayer@stmary.co.nz Names can be sent at other times as required.
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Donations
Vestry would like to encourage you to give to support our ministry. Giving and donations can be made to:
St Mary by the Sea
BNZ Browns Bay 02-0120-0047903-003
Please reference your donation with your surname or giving number.
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Feedback
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Have some feedback? Feel free to email dion@stmary.co.nz
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Contacts
Office
Vicar
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Rev’d Dion Blundell, Office:094738183 dion@stmary.co.nz Mobile:0211378624 Home:094732270
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Priest Assistant
Wardens
St Mary by the Sea
PO Box 89-082, Torbay, Auckland, 0742
168 Deep Creek Rd, Torbay, Auckland, 0630
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