10am Congregation News and Events
Updated 21 Hōngongoi (July) 2024
21 Hōngongoi (July) Bulletin 2024 Roster (updated 25 July) 10am Service Recordings Latest 10am Newsletter
Archived Bulletins and Orders of Service Archived Newsletters
Upcoming 10am and Parish Services
Rātapu (Sunday) 21 Hōngongoi (July), 10am, Wesley Church, Morning Worship, Leader: Philip Garside (Order of Service)
Rātapu (Sunday) 28 Hōngongoi (July), 10am, Wesley Church, Morning Worship, Leader: Rev. Nicola Teague Grundy
Lectionary Readings
Rātapu (Sunday) 21 Hōngongoi (July), 2 Sam 7: 1-14a, Ps 89: 20-37, Eph 2: 11-22, Mk 6: 30-34, 53-56
Rātapu (Sunday) 28 Hōngongoi (July), 2 Sam 11: 1-15, Ps 14, Eph 3: 14-21, Jn 6: 1-21
Upcoming Meetings
Finance & Resources Meeting, Rāpare (Thursday) 25 Hōngongoi (July), 7pm, on zoom
News and Events
Ministry News
Nicola will be the acting Parish Superintendent while Rev Utumau’u Pupulu is away on extended sick leave.
We wish Rev Utumau’u all the best for his recovery. From 1 February 2025 there will be a new appointment to the Parish, as Nicola will be taking up a new appointment. The Parish is working through the Stationing process.
Kai Cycle
This week we will be starting Kai Cycle for food scrapes only. Kai Cycle is an urban farming and composting initiative. Their purpose is to keep food waste out of landfill and turn it into high quality living compost, re generate local soils, grow healthy food for locals. You can read more at kai-cycle.org.nz .The Kai Cycle bucket will be placed in New Hall kitchen on the bench next to the 10am cupboard.
10am Movie Fundraiser
Movie: Deadpool & Wolverine Sunday 25 August at 5:30pm
Lighthouse Cuba (29 Wigan Street, Te Aro)
Ticket cost: $25.00 per person
Doors will open at 5:00pm
Movie snack packs will be provided.
We are also running a raffle, $5 a ticket.
Please purchase a movie/raffle ticket via the online form by scanning the QR code or following this link, or contact Fabiefara Filo Masoe: 0225636974 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We are also seeking items for our raffle prizes, if you would like to do-nate, please let Fabie know.
The poster below is also on the notice board at reception.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Pasifika Roadshow
Information Evenings 2024
Talofa lava, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kam na mauri, Gud de tru, Kaselehlie, Halo olgeta, Ia orana, Aloha mai e, Noa'ia, Kia ora, and warm Pasifika Greetings.
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Pasifika Roadshow Information Evenings taking place across the Wellington region in August 2024.
The purpose of the event is to inform our Pasifika communities and future students on what Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has to offer:
degree programmes
support services
alumni and student experience
admission, scholarships and more.
For any enquiries or further assistance, please contact: Fabie Filo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 022 563 6974
The poster below is also on the notice board at reception.
DCM Food Collection
DCM's Pātaka Kai (Foodbank) sustains people in a very practical way, offering both physical and financial support.
Sometimes the Foodbank can be an entry point into DCM services – and they can then move beyond kai to try to understand what other supports people may need.
Can you help with:
• Ready meals/soups
• Instant noodles
• Tinned fish
• Baked beans
• Biscuits & crackers
• Pasta and curry sauces
• Muesli bars
• Coffee, tea, milk powder
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Washing powder
Please place your donations in the basket as you come into church.
Many thanks for your help from DCM.
10am Email List
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Nicola's Office Hours
Nicola is available outside of the office opening hours for visitors. If your want to visit with her, give her a call on her mobile 021 274 1957.
Covid 19
If you or a member of your family test positive it is important that you isolate, but please also let Nicola know if this is the case.
In order to keep yourself as safe as possible, please remember to wear a mask, scan in where ever you go so you have a record.
Remember it is important that you look after your physical and mental wellbeing and to look out for each other.
Office Hours
The office is open on Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 3pm.
Ese, Sarah and Kula would be very happy to see you.
Bulletin Contributions
If you have anything for the bulletin, please have it in to the office by 12pm on Thursdays.
Roster
If you aren’t coming to church on the Sunday that you are rostered, please arrange a swap and let the office know so we can keep the roster up to date, acknowledge the correct people and provide them information as required.
Parish Mobile Phone
The Parish Mobile Phone is currently not working. If you notice any maintenance items, things missing or anything else that may need to be drawn to the attention of the office please call the office at 04 384 7695.
Thanks
Carparking Stickers
The carpark stickers for 2024 have been distributed.
Please note the following;
Presbyters car parks are strictly for our Presbyters, please do not park on their car parks space, (24/7).
Car park 1 is also leased 24/7 so please do not park there.
Back carparks 12, 13, 14 are on lease to Wesley Community Action (24/7), please do not park on any of these spaces.
Please see Alan if you need a sticker.
Bulletin information
The office is always looking for more information for the bulletin. If you have any news you would like to share with the congregation, please let the office know by noon on Thursday and we can include it. This could be events in your neighbourhood, or good or bad news you would like to share.
E-Messenger
Each month the Connexional Office compiles a newsletter of information which has been distributed during the month plus notices and newsletters from other parts of the Church. eMessenger is available on the Methodist website http://www.methodist.org.nz/e_messenger
Reminder to Supervise Children
A quick reminder to supervise children while you are here. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children while on the Church site. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Other Information
Receiving 10am bulletin and Newsletter by email - Anyone is welcome to receive the 10am bulletin and newsletter by email. If you are interested please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your details.
Bulletin Contributions - Please note that any contributions for the Sunday bulletin need to be in the office by 12pm every Thursday.
Bookings Mobile Number - The Bookings Mobile Number is 027 359 3933. This is where you can report problems with your booking of Parish property - eg already in use, something broken, not cleaned by previous users etc
Other Activities - The 10am Congregation takes part and plans a range of different activities. Some focused on developing spirituality, while others designed as social gatherings.
For more information on our events, please see the 10am Congregation Facebook page
See you at our next event!