Hi folks,
This weekend pledge time for our Stewardship program – Ready To Grow. The
Gospel reading is about the context in which Christians live, we risk being lied to and
persecuted for our faith (Mark 13:1-11).
We don’t live in an ideal world, we live in this one. We are ambassadors of a
different world, the Kingdom of God. In the Kingdom of God, God brings justice and
love for all. That’s what we pray for when we pray, ‘your will be done on earth’. So,
here in this world, we try to embody and proclaim the love, forgiveness and grace of
Jesus. The Church is an embassy of God’s love.
The Church can only be that, if we all are. Stewardship is an expression of our
commitment to live for Jesus. As agents of God, in a world that needs Jesus.
Thanks,
Geoff
Welcome Archbishop Jeremy Greaves to St Mark’s this Sunday for Christ the King Sunday.
It is good to have ++Jeremy with us so we can get to know him and he can get to know us.
It is also great that Gary, Xavier, Thaadeus, Felix & Lochlan will be confirmed.
Congratulations to them on this next stage of their faith journey.
There will be a cuppa and food after both services.
Hi folks,
This weekend we are doing two things. We celebrate All Saints, remembering that
Jesus has conquered death and made us all Saints. We are holy because we belong
to Him. We remember those who have gone before us into his nearer presence.
We also start our Stewardship theme Ready To Grow. We know as people of God
that we are called. We are willing to be called to stronger faith, more service, and
determined generosity. Growth is sometimes about numbers, sometimes it’s not.
Growth is always about love for God and neighbour.
And that is what Saints do…
Geoff
Ready to Grow 3-17 November
3 November — we remember that we are all Saints. The holy people of
God, called to growing faith generosity and service.
10 November — we remember the widow’s copper coin. Jesus said that
her humble contribution mattered. So does ours!
Pledge day is 17 November. We commit ourselves to generosity, faith,
welcoming and service.
The pledge card and letter are available at Church.