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To know Jesus and to make him known
St. Stephen’s Church 25 February 2018 2 n d Su nd a y i n L e n t
this issue
Weekly Word P.1
Newcomers Info & Prayer P.2
News & Info P.3
Sermon Notes & Contact Details P.4
Week ly Wor d … by Jay Behan
We welcome
you to
St. Stephen’s
Anglican Church
Shirley
Meeting at Shirley Intermediate School each Sunday @ 10.30am
TODAY’S SERMON
Stephen’s Speech
Acts 7:1-53
Jay Behan
FOCUS VERSES 48 "However, the Most High does not l ive in houses made by men. As the prophet says: 49 " 'Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house wil l you build for me? says the Lord. Or where wil l my resting place be? 50 Has not my hand made all these things?' Acts 7:48 -50
Bi l ly Graham It was with a mixture of sadness and thankfulness that I heard that Billy Graham died through the week. For some of our younger members it will be hard to understand the way the Lord used “Big Billy” through the years. To know that he preached the good news of Jesus to packed out sports stadiums around the world seems so unlikely today… but he did just that. I’m sure there will be some reading this who were influenced, encouraged, perhaps even converted through the ministry of Billy Graham. It is hard to get exact figures when it comes to Billy Graham’s ministry but best estimates say that he preached to live audiences of around 215 million people in over 185 countries. In fact one statistic I read through the week was that in 1957 he ran nightly “sold-out crusades” at Madison Square Garden that lasted sixteen weeks… isn’t that mind-blowing? However, he didn’t just preach to huge crowds, he was a personal spiritual advisor to every US President from Harry Truman through to Barack Obama. To be able to do that is a wonderful gift. He was able to speak to people from different cultures, countries, backgrounds and values in a way that they could understand and relate to. More than that, he could show the need for Jesus and the glory of Jesus that captured people’s hearts and minds.
However, it was not just his outward “achievements” that spoke clearly of his love for the Lord. In his personal life he was married to Ruth for nearly 64 years and they had five children. Their son Franklin now runs the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Unlike many high-profile Christian leaders I am not aware of a single, serious controversy that surrounded his ministry or life. Let’s give thanks for the life and ministry of Billy Graham and the way the Lord used him and his family to bear so much fruit over the years throughout the world. The quote of Billy Graham that I have heard and seen the most over the last few days is very apt. It is actually a variation of some words D. L Moody wrote in his autobiography (another wonderful evangelist used by God and a hero of Billy Graham’s). The quote is… Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God. Jay
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PRAYER
We’re delighted to have you with us today, especially if you’re visiting and we look
forward to making you feel very welcome!
If you’d like any information about the children’s programmes today, or about any of our
midweek ministries, please speak to one of the WELCOMERS (ORANGE NAMETAG) and if
you haven’t already received a WELCOME PACK please ask for one.
If you’re visiting, please don’t feel obligated to give today.
We hope you can join us for morning tea at the back of the main hall after the meeting.
You are very welcome to join us in a corporate time of
prayer at 10am every Sunday before the service - exit
from rear of the hall, turn right then it’s in the office on
the left past the Vice Principals Office. If you would like
prayer for anything after the service, look out for the
people at the back of the hall wearing a BLUE NAMETAG -
they would love to pray with you.
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Edna Brooker & Sheryn Sharp TODAY’s Prayer Team:
SUNDAY: We give thanks for the life and ministry of Billy Graham and the way the Lord used
him and his family to bear so much fruit over the years throughout the world.
MONDAY: We pray for God’s strength to face today’s hard and troubled times with the
confidence of knowing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. We thank Him that our
strength comes from Him and that His grace is sufficient for all the tasks and duties that will
cross our daily paths – not only for today but for the rest of our journey through life.
TUESDAY: Please be praying for the Ballinger family as they prepare to leave the UK soon.
WEDNESDAY: Orientation weeks at our Universities around the country is in progress and
Cam & Gracie Mackenzie (Dunedin) and Geoff & Liz Robson (Chch) ask that we join them in
prayer for the Holy Spirit to capture the attention and curiosity of students they connect with
over the next month and that as these students encounter Christ, they would be deeply
transformed by the gospel and go on as Christ’s ambassadors.
THURSDAY : We ask that God would give us vision and understanding to know what to pray,
when to pray and how to pray in His will.
FRIDAY: The Youth Group give thanks for the opportunity of getting to know Sara & Macko over
the past year and we pray that they will have a safe return to their families in Japan and would
be able to find a youth group over there.
SATURDAY: Today the Diocesan Synod meet to discuss Motion 29. Please pray that all
would willingly submit to the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives, that they would be open to
both seeking and doing God’s will as they make decisions and look to what the future may
look like and that God would enable and equip them to fulfil His plan and His purpose.
25 Feb & 4 Mar - Genesis 12-21 Nothing stops God from keeping His
promise: Isaac is born to really old
parents
Feb 25 - Acts 10-11
The gospel of Jesus is for all!
Please make sure you register
your children this year for their
programmes! You can find the
form online at:
ststephens.org.nz/children/
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NEWS
ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH
Directory 2017/18
Parish AGM
Thursday 19th April, 7:30pm @ St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Parish Prayer Meetings
Thursday 7:30pm @ St Paul’s Lutheran Church 12th April, 5th July, 27th September, 6th December
FCA Conference in Christchurch @ La Vida Centre
Saturday 7th April, 9:00am - 4:30pm
The First Latimer Lunch for 2018 is coming up! The speaker will be Jonathan Fletcher on ‘Evangelism for Retired People’
Friday 2nd March,12.15 - 1.45pm St Nicholas Hall, Cnr Barrington & Milton Streets
Lunch is provided (donation appreciated) but for catering purposes please register at:
latimer.org.nz/lunches-registration
Boy’s (Yr 9 & above) & Young Men’s Weekend 9th - 11th March
Boating, having fun and learning about God based at the Mitchell’s Hut at Pleasant Point.
Please contact Andrew Griffith: [email protected] or 027 446 5553
MacFarlane on the Park Café has re-opened! Every Friday of school term
time, from 9:30am-12noon, at 17 Acheson Ave you will find wonderful
home baking, great coffee and the friendliest service in town.
Hope to see you there soon!
The Motion 29 Report can be viewed on the following website:
http://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/news/common_life/m29 - If you need a hard copy to look at there is a sign-up clipboard at the back of the hall.
HOUSEMATE WANTED
to share home in Parklands.
Contact Aimee 021 203 0911
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE for our area will be held
at St Chads Anglican Church, Carnarvon Street, Linwood on
Friday 2nd March at 1pm. All Welcome.
PARISH DIRECTORY CHANGE
Please can you change your copy to reflect the following change of phone number
for Phil & Chris Carr in PNG as follows: 00 675 537 4367
Keeping you informed …
Our Jam Club children have now moved from the old Library to 2 classrooms out on
the Shirley Road side near the playground.
SERMON NOTES - JAY BEHAN - RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD - JONAH 1
HELPFUL INFORMATION
CONTACT DETAILS 6 EMMETT STREET, SHIRLEY OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9AM-12PM
980 0929
MINISTER: Jay Behan (h) 385 1327
ADMINISTRATOR: Kris Farr (o) 980 0929 (e) [email protected]
YOUTH & YOUNG Neill Dunbar (m) 027 329 4444 ADULTS WORKER: (e) [email protected]
CHILDREN’S WORKER: Leigh Greyling (h) 358 6196 (e) [email protected]
INTERNS: Oliver Preston & Miriam Crowther (e) [email protected] (e) [email protected]
VICAR’S WARDEN: Andrew Page (h) 383 9558 (e) [email protected]
PEOPLE’S WARDEN: Lynley Preston (h) 960 7115 (e) [email protected]
SENIOR CARE: Glenys Falloon (h) 385 2118 (e) [email protected]
SHIRLEY COMMUNITY TRUST OFFICE Corner Briggs Road & Clearbrook Street
Jane, Ian & Ann (o) 981 5521
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If there’s anything else you need to ask or find out about, please ask us or check out our website.
Stephen’s Speech
Acts 7:1-53
Jay Behan
SERMON Notes
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For more information please contact Neill Dunbar 027 329 4444
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
We have a range of home Bible study groups meeting during the week (day
and evening) for all ages. Please contact Logan & Sherilyn Walker if you are
interested in joining a group - [email protected] or phone the of-
fice. 980 0929
YOUTH GROUPS
NEXT WEEK’S SERMON - Jay Behan
Acts 8:4-25 Simon the Sorcerer
REPLAY SERMONS: (e) [email protected] or www.ststephens.org.nz
WEEKLY NEWSSHEET is also available via email: [email protected]
GIVING ELECTRONICALLY
ASB Bank 12 3240 0159049 51
Ref for our bank statement please - INITIAL & SURNAME
JYz (Junior Youth school years 7-9) meet on Friday evening 7-9 pm
@ Berwick Street
Senior Youth (school years 10-13) meet on Sunday evenings from 7-8.45pm @ Berwick Street
WED COMMUNION @ Windsor House - 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month
