‘The Bridge’ - 8 July 2022
A message from Elizabeth
The school holidays are upon us, for the kids, 2 weeks of freedom, for the adults that are in charge of them and racking your brains on how to keep them occupied, I wish you well. Unfortunately the weather forecast is not looking the best for the next week.
Here at Levin Uniting, we had to cancel the planned bus trip to Wellington due to a lack of numbers and we hope to be able to reschedule later this year. This week we have the Mid-Month Communion and the Men's lunch so you can still come and be social in a more intimate way, there is more information when you scroll down. So please grab your cuppa and enjoy a short break.
Worship this Sunday
Join us at 10am with Rev. Bob Eyles reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan. If you would like to read the scripture before you come, please look at Luke 10: 25-37.
Morning Tea on hold.
Due to the increase in Covid-19 illness in our parish and the wider community, there will be no post-service morning tea for the near future. This decision has been made in the interest of the health and safety of you all and will be reviewed once local case numbers reduce again. In the meantime, can all those attending worship and other indoor parish events please be vigilant with mask wearing and sanitisation. And remember, do not enter another person’s ‘bubble’ without their permission. I know this news will sadden us all but caring for one another and keeping ourselves and others well must take priority. Let’s pray that the present increase in Covid-19 cases will be short-lived and that those affected will recover quickly and fully.
Mid Month Communion
Tuesday 12 July @ 10.30am
Gilmour Lounge
For those who have missed the main communion service, or find coming to church a bit hard these days or if you just would like to come.
Refugee Resettlement
After many delays resettlement of Refugee Families is now a certainty for our town. Levin has been allocated two Columbian Families, the first of a total of 80 to be settled here.
As yet flights to New Zealand for the two families have not been confirmed but August 22 is the proposed date for their arrival in Levin. We don’t know the make-up of the families but it is clear there will be children.
As a Church we have undertaken to supply School Bags and School Supplies. Apart from that the following are ways in which individuals might help. All former Refugees feel the cold terribly so knitted beanies, scarves, Sox, gloves, and slippers are much needed as are warm jackets and jerseys.
If you are unable to do any of the above, monetary contributions are very welcome and may be made to the Church tagged Refugee Resettlement.
COVID-19 Self-Isolation
With more people catching the new variant of COVID19, we found this information which is helpful with knowing what to do regarding isolation.
Under the current rules, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 or lives with someone with COVID-19 has to isolate for 7 full days.
Anyone who has COVID-19 needs to be symptom-free to end isolation. If you get to day 7 and still have symptoms, stay home until 24 hours after your symptoms have gone. If your symptoms worsen or last beyond 7 days, contact your GP or health provider for advice.
During that time, household contacts need to test on days 3 and 7. If they test negative and are symptom-free they can stop isolating after 7 days.
Seasons for Growth Adult Grief programme
Change and loss are part of life, and grief is a normal response. Seasons for Growth for adults is an innovative education programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief. A trained ‘Companion’ facilitates the small group programme, in which participants explore feelings, memories, loss and grief in a safe and creative way. Seasons for Growth is an education programme. It does not provide counselling or therapy. It is not a religious programme.
Registrations are essential. For information on upcoming courses contact:
Sandra Williams
m: 027 296 8849
e: seasons@levinuniting.org.nz
Pastoral Care
If you or someone you know would like a visit, our Pastoral Care team is on call. Please do not hesitate to call one of the Senior Lay Leaders and they will connect you with one of our visitors.