Sundays at 10 am
Communion service with All Saints Kids.
There is a cuppa and lovely food afterwards. On the fourth Sunday, we have our Pizza lunch together.
Further details click here https://otakianglican.nz/worship/
Worship night – first Sunday night of each month at 7 pm.
Once a month we are invited to a worship night to enjoy the presence of God with wonderful music on the piano-led by Alison
Monday
Prayer for healing, miracles and personal needs. Led by Annie, Laurie-ann and Shirley (plus others). If you have a need or would like prayer come and get prayed for or you are welcome to send in a prayer request Laurie-ann at allsaintskids@otakianglican.nz . We expect to see the supernatural hand of God. All requests are treated in confidence.
Tuesday /Thursday After school program 3.30 -5.30 ( includes an evening meal)
Lots of fun with a variety of activities in a safe affirming environment. Full details are found at https://www.teawhirito.nz/ . Katie is our leader together with three other paid staff. This is funded by Te Awhi Rito Trust – a working together of Presbyterian, All Saints and Rangiatea Churches.
Wednesday
Children’s playgroup 9.30-12 in Hadfield Hall. This is a great place to explore music. movement, and play with your preschooler and build friendships with others caring for preschoolers too
Music for tamariki under 5 years 9:30 am-12 pm Come and have some fun with your little ones with music and play, spend time with other parents as your tamariki enjoy making new friends and playing together. Music starts at 9:30 am, followed by morning tea at 10 am, then free play till noon.
Be assured of a warm welcome and a great time for your children as they play with new friends. Katie Lewis is the leader and is an experienced children’s worker. Contact Katie (0226146118) for more details.
Another programme funded by Te Awhi Rito Trust.
Prayer for Growth 7-8 pm in the church chapel area.
This is a chance for us to pray and believe in what we see God doing through our church and community. Where we pray for God to move and thank him for the ways we see him moving. Led by Lisa and Josh Beasley
Thursday
Cobblers in the supper room beside the town library, where you can have some lovely homemade soup. This is another joint church/Cobwebs Trust venture led by Sheila and Tony Hart.
The Calendar for 2025
Jan 19 – Picnic in the park BBQ picnic after family service.
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Joint gathering with Rangiatea Anglican
Feb 16 Alpha starts for people from Te Horo. 4pm St Margarets followed by a light meal . Children’s programme.
March 4 Pancake Day – Fun evening with our Te Awhi Rito kids with games and pancake races -5pm.
March 5 Ash Wednesday – meeting at one of our other churches in Otaki ( details later)
March 21-23 Leaders family camp at El Rancho
M arch 30 Parish lunch followed by AGM.
April 17 Passover
April 18 Good Friday
April 20 Easter Day
May 11 Mother’s Day
June 8 Pentecost 7pm at Otaki Presbyterian Church – combined churches gathering.
June 25 Midwinter Christmas
September 7th – Fathers Day
October 5th St Francis day in Hadfields Hall.
Oct 31 Light party ( v Halloween)
December 21 Family Carols – All Saints kids to lead us.
Christmas Day – Community lunch ( in discussion at present)
Giving
If you wish to give to the Lord either as a tithe, offering or donation, please use our church bank account. Please include your name in the reference if you wish to receive a tax receipt at the end of the year. If you are giving to a specific project please mention it in the reference.
Account Name: Parish of Otaki
Account Number: 01-0721-0095935-55
Reference: Tithe (or whatever) and your name.