Greetings, friends, members, and supporters of our church in Clevedon, Kawakawa Bay, Orere Point, Conifer Grove, Takanini, and the southern part of Auckland—and beyond. The Peace of Christ be with you! Let us Pray God of love, we give thanks today for the people and things that provide us a sense of safety and security. For the homes that we live in, for the friends and family who are mindful of us, for police, emergency services and first responders, and all who we rely on in times of dangeror emergency. We give thank to you, our Rock and Redeemer. AMEN Paradise Shelducks I did not realise that these ducks are only found in New Zealand.  After a little research I learn that when he first saw them, Captain Cook called them ‘Painted Ducks.’ The early European settlers gave them the name ‘paradise’ and in te reo Māori they are named pūtangitangi  - tangi in the sense of lament for the dead – because of their unusual cry. Sandy took this photo yesterday of a female with her young, happily wandering around in Cornwall Park. Ducks, wings and feathers As we watched the ducks, the male moved towards us, warning us to keep our distance, then moved with his mate and ducklings a little further away to safety. I was interested to see that the protection and care provided by birds to their young is an image repeated in our scriptures to describe the safety we find in God: In Psalm 91 for example we read: 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you     from the fowler’s snare     and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers,     and under his wings you will find refuge;     his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. And we find this ancient blessing in Ruth 2: The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!” Let us Pray Dear God, you are our refuge and strength. We pray today for all who long for refuge: for those in unsafe places, and for all who fear for the well-being of their friends and families. Strengthen the work of peacemakers we ask, and uphold all those working to bring safety and security to troubled places. In the name of Jesus, we pray. AMEN Our Notices  Rosters at Clevedon.  The help provided by people in so many different ways, makes such a difference to the life and ministry of our church. If you would consider going on one or other – or more – of our rosters, please read the note below, or fill out the form in the church foyer. Please contact Annemarie to let her know of your availability: annemarie@clevedonpresy.co.nz   ( or 09 2928061 Monday-Wednesday)   CVMFT Scholarships Sun 13 Oct. Applications open for these excellent awards in 3 age-groups across all musical disciplines. For further information: https://cvmft.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CVMFT-Scholarships-Festival-2024-Information-Release-2.pdf Foodbank—The call for food parcels continues from families in need.  Thank you for your donations. Our pantry would benefit from tinned tomatoes, ricies, cornflakes, tinned tuna, pasta sauces, coffee, drinking chocolate, self-raising flour, 1kg plastic bags sugar (to foil the ants), 1kg rice, dried pasta, tinned sweetcorn, body wash, muesli bars and biscuits. Alternatively, we also like to include a Supermarket voucher in the parcels to allow people to purchase fresh items like cheese, butter, meat.   Tuesday Morning Home Group. Meeting in Ardmore. Please contact Bev Sutton 0273 107 421 for directions. Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study meets during the school term in locations in Ardmore and Conifer Grove. 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. If you would like to find out more, please give Geraldine Oosterbeek a call on 027-2704-904 Men’s Group meets Wednesday 7.30 pm in Clevedon Church Lounge. This will recommence after the school holidays on Wednesday the 16th of October.  Come along forfellowship, discussion and prayer.  Prayer Circle Requests. For anyone who is seeking prayer for any concern or situation: prayercircle.clevedonpresy@gmail.com or text: Cath at 021 349 417, Elaine 022 071 7201, or Nikki 021 973 799  AA - every Thursday at 7.30 pm at the Clevedon Church lounge. Friendly and supportive. For anyone with alcohol or drug problems.  https://aa.org.nz/ Sunday Services and activities: Clevedon Church Sunday morning service at 10 am. Join us in person or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBzxjBb3xU8ra2NHwvD_9A(the service can also be viewed at any time afterwards.) This Sunday Robyn Brown is bringing us a message from: Ephesians 1:18-22; 2:8-10; 3:10-21 Prayer before the Service. Join us at 9:15 am every Sunday in Martin's office to pray for the church and community. St Aidan’s Takanini (23 Walter Stevens Drive, Conifer Grove,) Sunday morning service at 10 am Playgroup - Every Monday and Tuesday morning in the school term.  Contact Brenda at 021 657 178. Wednesday Communion service 9.30 am. All welcome Women's friendship and study group Friday 10 am. Contact Lorraine Richmond at 027 476 1169 Know your Bible Women’s study group. Thursday 12.30-2.30 pm. Contact Susanna Ph. 027 450 1926 Men’s group. Thursdays at 7 pm in the St Aidan’s Church lounge. A time of sharing, fellowship, prayer and study together. Kawakawa Bay Sunday Morning Church Service is in the Kawakawa Bay Hall at 9.30 am.  Martin will be looking at the story of Joseph from Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21 Playgroup each Wednesday from 8 am in the Community Hall (during the school term) Rosters for Clevedon It’s time for Helen to make up the new Roster to cover November 2024 – April 2025. To ensure our church is a welcoming place for all, we have Delightful Duties for: Cafe (Serving the Tea & Coffee following the service), Baking (a batch of biscuits or muffins to enjoy with your cuppa); Greeting (the welcoming face as people arrive at Sunday Service) Lock Up Duty (Parish Councillor who turns off the lights, heating & locks up after Service & Morning Tea) BBQ Sausage Sizzler (the lovely aroma of a hot sausage served with bread & sauce emanates from this team) Bible Reading Please can you let us know if you are not happy to continue in your current role, or wish to take on a different duty by 8th October, so we can print the roster in good time. Thank you for all your efforts. Regards Annemarie & Helen Church Admin Team   Thank you for your prayers and generous support of our church and its mission. Martin

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