Scripture Reading
We will read the Scriptures aloud every Wednesday in the Church at 12-1pm.
You are welcome to attend for all or part of that time and to invite others to
come too.
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Spotlight on Christmas 2008
29 Nov Sat. Christmas Float Parade
07 Dec Sun Satellite in the Park
10 Dec Wed Midweek Service and Christmas Lunch
12 Dec Fri Christmas Forest at Kuirau Park
13 Dec Sat - 19 Dec Sat Christmas Forest at St Johns Church
19 Dec Fri Lights Bus Tour
21 Dec Sun Combined Sevice at 9:30am
22 Dec Mon Free Gift Wrapping Service to the community
23 Dec Tue Free Gift Wrapping Service to the community 2
24 Dec Wed Christmas Eve Service at 11:00pm
25 Dec Thu Christmas Day Service at 9:30am
25 Dec Thu Christmas Community Lunch
28 Dec Sun Combined Service at 9:30am
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Christmas Forest
Themed-Christmas trees will be on display at Kuirau Park (Dec 12),
in conjunction with the Lions Club of Rotorua Geyserland's Carols by
Candlelight, and at St Johns Church (Dec13-Dec 19).
The trees will be decorated by the following community groups:
Alzheimer’s Society, Citizens Advice Bureau,
China Friendship Society, CCS Disability Action BOP,
Enliven Rotorua, Epilepsy Association NZ,
ESOL Home Tutors, Family Works Northern,
Leukemia and Blood Foundation,
Multiple Sclerosis Society Rotorua,
Over Eaters Anonymous, Plunket,
Red Cross, Riding for the Disabled,
SPCA, Stroke Foundation, Sunbeams
and the Youth Projects Trust.
This free event is being organised by St Johns Church to celebrate
Christmas and promote the work of community groups and volunteers.
Supported by John Paul College, Otonga School, Waiariki Visual Arts
and Design, Hepburn Electrical, Ron Whiting Sandbag Hire
and other valued service donors.
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The Christmas Story
This Christmas the children of St Johns will be performing a Nativity
play on December 14 during the 9:30am combined services. We require
help and assistance with costuming, props and materials. If you are able
to help, please contact the church office.
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Christmas Community Lunch
We invite you to come for a shared Community Christmas Lunch on Dec 25
following our 9:30am Christmas Day Service.
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Catering Team
We are developing a Catering Team to respond to requests to provide
refereshments following funerals and afternoon teas for weddings.
If you are interested in joining this team, please contact the church office.
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Care Box
If you or someone you know would like some pastoral assistance,
please drop a note in our Care Box located in the foyer.
The box is cleared on Monday mornings.
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Parents Coffee Group
The Parents Coffee Group which meets Monday mornings 11am-12pm
in the Café, invites you to a special devotion and morning tea. Everyone
very welcome - crèche, good coffee and excellent company.
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Operation Cover Up Statistics
The ministry provides woolen blankets and garments for the children in
orphanages in Romania, Ukraine and Moldova. This year an amazing 24 large
blankets, 7 cot blankets, 116 bootees/slippers, 62 hats and 43 jerseys were
delivered, as well as other clothing items from ST JOHNS knitters!
Donations of wool and volunteer knitters are welcome.
Contact the church office.
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Café
Our Café is a great place to invite friends or newcomers to join you for coffee.
The Café is open following both morning services and S@tellite.
We offer espresso and filter coffee and a selection of teas.
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Holiday Swap
Holiday Swap is a Christian house swapping network offering Christian
families the opportunity to exchange their homes throughout the
country and have free accommodation holidays!
holidayswap.co.nz
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