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For those remaining at home this Sunday

4/6/2020

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Bishop Richard has recorded a number of services during the Covid-19 lockdown period. His Trinity Sunday service can be found here: https://vimeo.com/425617805
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Pentecost

31/5/2020

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Readings: Act 2:1-21

Sentence: "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me," says the Lord; 'and let the one who believes in me drink.  For out of your heart shall flow rivers of living water.'  John 7:38

Collect:​ Holy Spirit of God, blowing through creation: No door can keep you out. Unlock our hearts, breathe on us anew; that we may speak God’s words of life. With the Father and the Son, you live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Bishop Steve Maina
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Redeemed for a Life Lived to the Full

24/5/2020

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Readings: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Sentence: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ’" 1 Peter 2:9

Collect:​ Holy God, you have not left us alone but promised your abiding protection. In all we face, grant us such a knowledge of your presence, and abiding care, that nothing can destroy our trust. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Joe Keighley
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Changing Lives in the Midst of Changing Life Pt 2

17/5/2020

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Readings: Romans 12:1-6 & Exodus 4 : 1-17

Sentence: “Those who love me will keep my word,’ Jesus promises, ‘and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’" John 14:23

Collect:​ God who speaks in silence; help us wait in quietness. When you seem absent, grant us the faith that knows you are there, bringing to fulfilment all you have started. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Susan Howarth
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Sunday 10th May - A Nelson Diocese Live Event!

8/5/2020

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This Sunday (10th May), we will be joining with the Nelson Diocese as Bishop Steve leads us in a live service. Visit https://nelsonanglicans.com/live. The service will begin at 10am.
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Joshua Entering the Promised Land

3/5/2020

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Readings: Joshua 2 and 6, Acts:42-47

Sentence: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

Collect:​ God of our futures,  you go ahead of us to prepare a place for us.  Help us put our trust in you. In this life, may we be freed from our fears;  and in the life to come,  know you face to face, through Jesus Christ our Liberator,  who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  one God, now and forever.  Amen

Sermon: Kaye Dyer
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Changed lives in the Midst of Changing Life

26/4/2020

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Readings: Psalm 34:1-15, Romans 12:1-6, Hebrews 4:14-16

Sentence: "So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most." Hebrews 4:16
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Collect:​ Loving Shepherd:  you lead us nowhere you yourself have not been.  Call us by name, lift us high upon your shoulders, and bring us to the fold.  Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you,  in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Susan Howarth
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Going Forward

19/4/2020

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Readings: 1 Peter 1:3-9 & John 20:19-31

Sentence: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3
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Collect:​ God of mystery, you affirm our right to question what we find hard to know. Grant us the maturity of faith that knows when to question and when to trust. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Richard Dyer
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Christ is Risen! Easter Sunday

12/4/2020

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Readings: Colossians 3:1-14 & John 20:1-18

Sentence: “Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. " Colossians 3:12
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Collect:​ Alleluia, faithful God: on this day you raised Jesus from death, and calmed our greatest fear. Help us to celebrate with joy; that, in greeting the risen Saviour, we may be filled with the hope of resurrected life. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sermon: Richard Dyer
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The Promised Land - Palm Sunday

5/4/2020

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Readings: 1 Peter 2:1-9 & Matthew 21:1-11

Sentence: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9
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Collect:​ God of kings and criminals:  your ways are not our ways.  On the way to Jerusalem, with shouts we acclaimed you;  on the way to Calvary, with shouts we condemned you.  Mercifully grant us the way that leads to life,  For you are alive and reign with the Father  in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Richard & Kaye Dyer, and Nativity Families
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