Worship

“Go into all the world and proclaim the good news”. (Mark 16: 15)

Central to all activity is worship and service, and from this all else flows. The purpose for which we exist was given to us by Jesus in his commissioning of his disciples …

Jesus wanted the disciples to teach others what He had taught them – ways of being and living rather than giving specific details of “what to believe”. It was about showing love and acceptance to people from all walks of life and bringing the love, grace, and the peace of God to all whom we encounter.

We believe the most effective way of spreading the “good news” is by the examples we set in the way we live and reach out to others. It is about the building of relationships and celebrating that which unites us – our faith, and our love of and trust in God. This is easy to say but the challenge for us is to build a faith community that clearly demonstrates this to the people who come to us for worship, for activities and for comfort in a busy world where life and faith are often strangers.

worship

“Go into all the world and proclaim the good news”. (Mark 16: 15)

Central to all activity is worship and service, and from this all else flows. The purpose for which we exist was given to us by Jesus in his commissioning of his disciples …

Jesus wanted the disciples to teach others what He had taught them – ways of being and living rather than giving specific details of “what to believe”. It was about showing love and acceptance to people from all walks of life and bringing the love, grace, and the peace of God to all whom we encounter.

We believe the most effective way of spreading the “good news” is by the examples we set in the way we live and reach out to others. It is about the building of relationships and celebrating that which unites us – our faith, and our love of and trust in God. This is easy to say but the challenge for us is to build a faith community that clearly demonstrates this to the people who come to us for worship, for activities and for comfort in a busy world where life and faith are often strangers.

REGULAR EUCHARIST SERVICES

St Andrew’s

Each Sunday: 8am and 9.30am

♦ Except the fifth Sunday of the month when the regular 9.30 service begins at 9.45am after the parish breakfast.
♦ Morning tea is served after the 9.30am service each Sunday.
♦ On the first Sunday of the month this is in the Reid Anderson Hall. Every other Sunday it is in the Nora Brown Hall.

First and fourth Wednesdays – 10am Eucharist

First Sunday of the month – 11.15am Seniors’ Service
(Nora Brown Hall with wheelchair access)

St Paul’s

Second and fourth Sundays – 11.15am

REGULAR EUCHARIST SERVICES

St Andrew’s

Each Sunday: 8am and 9.30am

♦ Except the fifth Sunday of the month when the regular 9.30 service begins at 9.45am after the parish breakfast.
♦ Morning tea is served after the 9.30am service each Sunday.
♦ On the first Sunday of the month this is in the Reid Anderson Hall. Every other Sunday it is in the Nora Brown Hall.

First and fourth Wednesdays – 10am Eucharist

First Sunday of the month – 11.15am Seniors’ Service
(Nora Brown Hall with wheelchair access)

St Paul’s

Second and fourth Sundays – 11.15am

Rites Within the Church

Baptism (Christening)

In New Zealand, baptism is the sole rite of entry to the church. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) service. Baptisms happen regularly and usually take place during the 9.30am service. There is no age restriction on who may be baptised from baby to adult. For more information please speak to the vicar. When a child is baptised a parishioner is appointed to keep the family informed of activities suitable for that child.

Teaching About the Eucharist

Although baptism is considered to be the rite of full entry to the church opportunity is offered each year through a series of lessons called “Going to the Supper of the Lord” for the children to learn more about the Eucharist. Many parents prefer to wait until after this teaching for their children to receive the wine. If you do not want your child to receive Communion they are welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing.

Confirmation

Confirmation is now considered to be an opportunity to affirm our faith and to commit ourselves to serving God. This is shown through the way in which we live and serve in our community both within and beyond the church. Services of confirmation take place as required – usually each year.

Weddings, Funerals & Interment of Ashes

The church and complex are available for weddings and funerals by arrangement with the vicar. A priest must conduct wedding services.

The garden along the south wall of St Andrew’s church has been dedicated by Bishop John Paterson for the interment of ashes. Requests must be made to the vestry for the attaching of memorial plaques to the wall or for interring ashes. The plaques will be of a consistent size and material with the design approved by the vestry.

Rites Within the Church

Baptism (Christening)

In New Zealand, baptism is the sole rite of entry to the church. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) service. Baptisms happen regularly and usually take place during the 9.30am service. There is no age restriction on who may be baptised from baby to adult. For more information please speak to the vicar. When a child is baptised a parishioner is appointed to keep the family informed of activities suitable for that child.

Teaching About the Eucharist

Although baptism is considered to be the rite of full entry to the church opportunity is offered each year through a series of lessons called “Going to the Supper of the Lord” for the children to learn more about the Eucharist. Many parents prefer to wait until after this teaching for their children to receive the wine. If you do not want your child to receive Communion they are welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing.

Confirmation

Confirmation is now considered to be an opportunity to affirm our faith and to commit ourselves to serving God. This is shown through the way in which we live and serve in our community both within and beyond the church. Services of confirmation take place as required – usually each year.

Weddings, Funerals & Interment of Ashes

The church and complex are available for weddings and funerals by arrangement with the vicar. A priest must conduct wedding services.

The garden along the south wall of St Andrew’s church has been dedicated by Bishop John Paterson for the interment of ashes. Requests must be made to the vestry for the attaching of memorial plaques to the wall or for interring ashes. The plaques will be of a consistent size and material with the design approved by the vestry.

PRAYER MINISTRY

The opportunity for personal prayer is provided at the end of the service. If you stay in your seat one of the people on duty or a priest will come to you.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BAGS

These are at the back of the church and help to keep the littlies amused during services.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

There are two chalices offered at Communion for the 8am and 9.30am services at Pukekohe. You may either intinct (dip your wafer in the wine) or sip from the chalice, whichever you prefer. Please hold your wafer up so the chalice assistant will offer you a chalice reserved for intincting.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

There are two chalices offered at Communion for the 8am and 9.30am services at Pukekohe. You may either intinct (dip your wafer in the wine) or sip from the chalice, whichever you prefer. Please hold your wafer up so the chalice assistant will offer you a chalice reserved for intincting.

8am Sunday, 10am Wednesday &
11.15am Buckland services

Held on the second and fourth Sundays and follow the New Zealand Prayer Book and have mainly traditional hymns sung to organ music.

9.30am service at St Andrew’s on Sunday

Has a wider range of music with a music group involving guitars, and at times a keyboard and other instruments. This service has more of a family focus and frequently has special themes.

11.15am on the first Sunday of each month

In the Nora Brown Chapel we have a service for people who are less mobile. Communion is taken to the congregation and the service follows the New Zealand Prayer Book and has traditional hymns.

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REGULAR EUCHARIST SERVICES

St Andrew’s

St Paul’s

REGULAR EUCHARIST SERVICES

St Andrew’s

St Paul’s

Rites Within the Church

Baptism (Christening)

Teaching About the Eucharist

Confirmation

Weddings, Funerals & Interment of Ashes

Rites Within the Church

Baptism (Christening)

Teaching About the Eucharist

Confirmation

Weddings, Funerals & Interment of Ashes

PRAYER MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BAGS

ADMINISTRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

ADMINISTRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

PRAYER MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BAGS

services

SPECIAL SERVICES