Parish of The Epiphany Masterton Weekly News 5 October 2025 MISSION GIVING SUNDAY – HOGAN FAMILY 8:00 am NZ Prayerbook Eucharist Service 9:30 am Family Service with Communion 9:30 am EKLOL – Children’s and teens programme  SENTENCE For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 COLLECT PRAYER Heavenly Father, in the power of Your Holy Spirit, I pray that I may fan into flame the spiritual gift that You have given me, by Your grace. May all I say and do be done in love so that Christ may be formed in me. In Jesus’ name, AMEN STEWARDSHIP MONTH October is our Stewardship Month this year, and for some of you, this may be a new concept. Last year, we focused on sermons each week about how we give to the church—whether through money, time, or gifts. This year, instead of sermons, we will offer a brief reflection each week throughout October to encourage contemplation about our giving. For example: with automatic payments for our monetary donations, it often becomes a thoughtless process. This month will give us the chance to reflect on how we can share our time, talents, and resources. Week 1: The Heart of Giving Giving is an expression of gratitude and trust in God’s provision. It’s more than just money — it includes our time, talents, and resources. When we give generously, we participate in God’s work and share His love with others. Remember, God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 — “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Reflection: Take a moment to prayerfully assess how you are currently giving. Are you to the best of your ability and resources—financially, through your time, or your talents? Consider one way you can increase or improve your giving this week. NEWS SAVE THE DATES Sunday 9 November: Spring Garden festival: first confirmed event. Cream tea in a beautiful garden (secret destination for now) Wednesday 12 November: Ballentynes Fashion Show Fundraiser COMING UP Cuppas and Conversations Cafe Strada – Friday 10 October We meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays. Come and join us anytime between 10:00 am and 11:30 am. It’s a great group of people that span across all our services. All are most welcome. ALISON 💖 GREAT MUSIC We are invited to join with local Salvation Army friends to hear the SA Cuba Street Brass Band on Saturday 11 October. Bring your friends and deckchairs to the Band Rotunda in Queen Elizabeth Park at 2:00 pm for a free concert. See you there ! MISSIONS AND OUTREACH Masterton Food Bank Do you have a surplus of re-useable shopping bags or brown paper bags? Masterton Food Bank is in need of sanitary products. If you can contribute, they can be dropped off to the Food Bank or added to our Sunday collection basket. Overwhelmed? Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly now. Love mercy now. Walk humbly now. You’re not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. grapevine magazine issue 3 2025 ZOOM MORNING PRAYER MONDAY – FRIDAY Morning prayer happens on zoom Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am and Thursday at 8:50 am. Use the link below https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8395130520?pwd=vF62P77xFejV5vVTbFsyuVhJ85x3KC.1 OR Meeting Zoom ID: 839 513 0520 Passcode: qUF6YF LECTIONARY DAILY PRAYERS Lectionary.co.nz is a cut-down digital-friendly version of The Lectionary It gives you morning and evening readings from our lectionary in an easy to access format. As well as being able to read the readings, you can listen to them too. You can check it out here…. https://www.lectionary.co.nz/ |
