Welcome to the Anglican Parish of Fendalton, ChristchurchSt Barnabas & St Thomas
A Note from the Vicar Holiday Notes: Pip, Maggie and I enjoyed a marvellous holiday at Lake Alexandrina this year. The highlights included Pip catching a rainbow trout, taking Maggie for a row in the boat and walking around the Lake together (Maggie sat that one out!). While away we attended a number of different churches and these were opportunities for worship as well as learning what other congregations get up to! It was good for me to feel how vulnerable and anxious being a newcomer can be. As well as the official Welcomers, I encourage us all to reach out sensitively to newer folk and help them get settled. A friendly smile, warm greeting and help finding a seat makes all the difference in the world! Youth Camp: Although numbers were down on previous years a wonderful group of young people attended the Glenroy Camp in January and enjoyed a varied programme of activates, Bible studies, team building and worship. It was also great to welcome a number of new leaders who have agreed to be part of the youth ministry team in 2012. This is tremendous news because I believe that a solid committed core of leaders, who are passionate about their faith and want to pass on the good news of Christ to young people, is the essential foundation for a successful youth ministry. Please pray for this group led very ably by Rev Chris Spark. Staff Resignation: Special thanks to Grant Bennett for his contribution to our parish during 2011. Grant was employed as a Youth Intern from last April and helped with youth group, Bible Bashers, Bible in Schools and used his technical skills throughout the parish. He oversaw the installation of data projectors, sound desk and 3 phase power in the hall and the youth room upgrade as well as technical support for the Antioch Cafe Night, Confirmation weekend and Christmas services in the Marquee. Having someone with Grant’s skills on site has greatly benefitted our ministry; however, after thoughtful evaluation he has decided not to continue as Youth Intern in 2012. He will continue to be involved in the parish and we wish him well as he continues to explore where God may be leading him. Arohanui, Mark
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Below: Cracks in the north wall of St Barnabas Church  Bracing to stabililse the church ready for repair:    Links to Post-Earthquake Notes from our Vicar 30 March 19 March 16 March 12 March 8th March
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Key Dates for the Beginning of 2012 Friday, 3rd Feb: 7pm, Youth Groups begin Sunday, 5th Feb: AAW Sunday - Afternoon Tea in the Tui Room @ 3.30pm followed by Songs of Praise service 5pm in the Hall. Sunday, 5th Feb: 7pm, Antioch Services resume Monday, 6th Feb: Waitangi Day holiday Tuesday, 7th Feb: 9.30am, Women at the Well begins Tuesday, 7th Feb: 7pm, Tuesday Space begins Wednesday, 8th Feb: 9.15am, Playgroup begins Friday, 10 February: 10am, Mainly Music & 3.30pm Fridayzone Sunday, 12 February: Kidzone, Bible Bashers, Parish Picnic in church grounds at noon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Living the Life Lent Study Groups ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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