From Linda's Desk
Thank you to all who celebrated my sixth year anniversary with the Parish. It was lovely just to take time to enjoy each other's company. I have taken the opportunity to have a fresh look at how we do things - a continuation (you could say) to the process began in the last year's ministry and mission review.
Part of the review process has meant the establishment of a Finance and Property Team - this will be a sub-committee of Vestry responsible for recommending to Vestry those matters which relate to finance, stewardship and property. We are looking for a non-Vestry member if you are interested please talk to me. Meeting times will be the third Wednesday at 5:30pm in my office.
The other important change is to establish a two-monthly Mission and Ministry meeting that anyone involved in any ministry or missional work can attend. This is to encourage and nurture all involved in the ministry and mission within and beyond the parish and to enable us to view what we do in a holistic way rather than separate parts, We held our first meeting last week and about a dozen people attended. After a time of reflection on a piece of scripture we mapped the ministry and mission that already takes place. I hope as many as possible come along.
We also held our first "Over the Fence" morning tea on Friday 13th May. A "Gold Card Event". this is a simple morning tea for anyone who wishes to come and chat "over the fence". You are encouraged to bring friends or neighbours who might enjoy it. The next one will be Friday 10th July, 10am - 11:30ish. Please come along.
We have welcomed a new student from St Johns College. Bruce Allport. Many of you will have met him and his wife Leanne. Bruce will be with us for the next three years and has already become an enthusiastic member of our community. If you haven't met Bruce and Leanne yet, please take time to introduce yourself to them.
It is exciting times in our parish and I continue to feel God moving us forward and strengthening us in so many ways. May God bless each one of us as we live as the embodied Good News in the world.
Linda.
Part of the review process has meant the establishment of a Finance and Property Team - this will be a sub-committee of Vestry responsible for recommending to Vestry those matters which relate to finance, stewardship and property. We are looking for a non-Vestry member if you are interested please talk to me. Meeting times will be the third Wednesday at 5:30pm in my office.
The other important change is to establish a two-monthly Mission and Ministry meeting that anyone involved in any ministry or missional work can attend. This is to encourage and nurture all involved in the ministry and mission within and beyond the parish and to enable us to view what we do in a holistic way rather than separate parts, We held our first meeting last week and about a dozen people attended. After a time of reflection on a piece of scripture we mapped the ministry and mission that already takes place. I hope as many as possible come along.
We also held our first "Over the Fence" morning tea on Friday 13th May. A "Gold Card Event". this is a simple morning tea for anyone who wishes to come and chat "over the fence". You are encouraged to bring friends or neighbours who might enjoy it. The next one will be Friday 10th July, 10am - 11:30ish. Please come along.
We have welcomed a new student from St Johns College. Bruce Allport. Many of you will have met him and his wife Leanne. Bruce will be with us for the next three years and has already become an enthusiastic member of our community. If you haven't met Bruce and Leanne yet, please take time to introduce yourself to them.
It is exciting times in our parish and I continue to feel God moving us forward and strengthening us in so many ways. May God bless each one of us as we live as the embodied Good News in the world.
Linda.
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