| Parish of The Epiphany Masterton Weekly News   Thank you’s A message from Revd. Em I am deeply thankful for all the love, prayers, support, cards, gifts and the beautiful pounamu that I received at my ordination. A special thanks to those who made it to the cathedral, even with all the traffic delays. Your presence meant everything to me. Thanks to all those who filled their cars, so that those we wanted to come could. A huge thank you to Jase for leading my waiata and special thanks to Pepe Mea-Aloha, Karoha and Jase for recording it so that we could practise it before hand. Moments like these highlight the love of our church and the support I receive from you all. I truly appreciate your kindness and the lengths you went to be with me during this special time. Arohanui, Revd. Em  Parish Christmas Lunch We had an absolutely fantastic day at Shona and Mike’s last Sunday. A huge thank you to Shona and Mike for organizing and hosting us all. Shona, your dedication and hard work were outstanding, and a big thank you to your team of helpers who made the day truly special.  Coming Up   Time for Prayer , Stillness, Reflection, Silence and listening. Reflective Sunset Service Monday 16 December 7:00pm in the church We know that muddy water becomes clear only when allowed to remain still so that the sediment can settle. So do we need to still ourselves before God to be able to hear Him clearer. “Be still and know that I am God”. Relax and know that He is in control of your life if you let Him. Yield before God-Yielded means “I’m stopping now so that you can start, Lord”.  Drinks, nibbles and garden games Tuesday 17 December 4.00pm onwards. Steven and Karen Courtney’s house; 16 Burnetts Road, RD8, Masterton About 9km from Ngaumutawa Road roundabout towards Upper Plain.  Tuesday 17 December 7:00pm @ Em’s Advent Study – Kate Bowler’s The weary world rejoices The season of Advent is upon us—a season that invites us into the tension of ‘already’ and ‘not yet,’ where we hold the fragile hope that everything broken will be made whole, that every sorrow will be met with joy, and that every deep longing will be filled with love. It’s about finding a way to sit with the messiness of life while still holding on to the promise of what’s to come.  Advent Reflection 3 Wednesday 18 December @ 10:00am Eucharist Service in the Church followed by a cuppa and advent reflection in the hall.  Hospital Chapel Service Wednesday 18 December 11.15am – 12.45pm, Join Revd. Elizabeth for the final hospital service of the year.  Children most welcome to join us for Christmas Crafts Crafternoon and Christmas Crafts Thursday 19 December 1:00pm – 3:00pm Epiphany Hall Come and join us for a cuppa and a time of fellowship. If you have a u.f.o (unfinished object/project) bring it with you. If you just want to sit and chat you are most welcome to do so.  Carol Singing around the hospital wards Thursday 19 December 6:30pm – 7:30pm Join the community to bless those in hospital with Christmas Carols.   Saturday 21 December Afternoon tea at the Marara’s At the Hadlow School House. Join us for afternoon tea and summer lawn games 3:00pm  The Community Christmas Tree is a fantastic way for you to support families who need a helping hand this Christmas.   MORNING PRAYER Morning Prayer on Zoom. Mon-Fri @ 9am Meeting ID: 228 086 0403 Passcode: prayers  |
