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Our Vision:
The World Alight For Jesus Christ
Our Mission:
To teach people to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit
Pastoral Care is something which each of us in the body of Christ ,His Church, is called to. Some have special gifts in this area but each one can exercise a ministry of care and prayer within our home group, among closer friends, within our particular congregations.
“Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Carrying burdens is done in so many different ways. Where this is already happening naturally within our fellowship, then may God increase it. However, there may be times when people within the congregations require one of the following services and we aim to make them available to you.
 Pastoral Care and Prayer Chain
This is available for you to call in with prayer requests for any thing or anyone you would like. It is a group of people who commit to pray confidentially for those needs.
Please contact Sheila Davies ph 344 3024 and Valerie Bing ph 343 9076
Pastoral care and Home groups:
These groups are available for you to join. you can meet with others for fellowship, bible study, prayer and support. there are a good selection of groups meeting in the day time and evening. Please contact Rev. Nick Kirk ph 34 57723
 Pastoral Care offers friendship in practical ways through the DROP INN –first & third Friday afternoons in the Community Centre for our Senior friends. Extended social afternoons are also hosted when a short Church Service is held at Christ Church.
Refreshments at afternoon tea time are always offered and these social events are warmly open to all to join.
Please Contact Nina Sandilands ph 345 4760
Pastoral Care and Prayer Ministry
Prayer ministry is available within the parish and after church services if you request it.
Pastoral Care Holy Communion
For those who are house-bound or in Rest Homes, we can bring Communion to you as part of our on-going Pastoral Care ministry from the parish. Please contact Rev. Rosemary Anderson ph 342 1722 or the Parish Office ph 345 7723
Friendship Lunches are provided for the community each Tuesday at noon, a gold coin donation is expected.
The Pastoral Care team work together in caring for others. All members have received guidance and have been selected because of their abilities in this specialised area.
As a team we offer to parishioners..
- Support to those who are sick
- Social afternoons for our senior friends
All team members have the confidence of the clergy and are part of the Church’s support
Contacts:
- Nina Sandilands ph 347 8086
- Rev. Nick Kirk at the Parish office ph 345 7723
Christ Church:
- Eunice Newton (Wed) ph 345 0742
- Jo Power(8am) ph 343 8166
- Sheila Davies (10am) ph 344 3024
- Heather Russell (10am) ph 345 4358
St.Chad’s:
Rev Rosemary Anderson ph 342 1722
St.Oswald’s:
Sue Tarry ph 344 5844
Confidentiality
All those involved in pastoral care listening, prayer and or practical helps with the church are subject to a confidentiality statement, which is available for anyone who wishes to see it.
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