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Connect’s Christmas Celebration; Sunday Dec 4

Sorry I can’t be with you today whanau but I’m probably blowing up balloons, organising 5-year-old party games, and doing lots of dishes. But that’s what grandmas are for right?!

I’m so looking forward to our Christmas celebration on Sunday Dec 4, 10am sharp, until 12.30pm, and amazed at the creativity […] Read More

Affirm, appreciate, include
Last week we had two adult visitors from larger churches of different denominations. I asked them how they found their Connect experience, and it was very positive. This is what they shared:

We felt so welcome in your community. Various people sat and chatted, and we felt very cared for.
We loved how the church […] Read More

Do I recognise you Lord?
Do I recognise You Lord when times are tough, and I don’t understand?
It’s easy to do when things are good, with joy in my land.
Do I recognise You Lord as You sit in my grief with me, weeping?
So many times, I’ve truly believed that You’re sleeping.
Do I recognise You Lord when […] Read More

Anger
This week I had someone who I gave a third chance to, lie to me over various issues. Discovering this, the righteous anger in me was immense. When Christian leaders behave badly I often feel personally affronted (This was not a Baptist leader by the way). God-appointed leaders are meant to witness doing the right […] Read More

“Sent out on mission for Christ”
In sending out His disciples on mission to share the Good News, heal, and deliver people from demons, Jesus said ….
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves,” Mt 10:16.
We are all missionaries for Jesus Christ. As His […] Read More

Lack of motivation and flatness post-COVID?
Are you feeling lethargic and unmotivated? If you answered “yes,” I’m not surprised. We’ve lived through a lot in the past 3 years. Drawn out periods of isolation, fear of becoming seriously ill, economic pressures, instability in the workforce, instability on the global stage due largely to the Russia-Ukraine war. […] Read More

Why Deliverance Ministry is more important today than it was in the first Century AD:
This week I was astonished to hear that some students at a NZ Theological College pushed back at a lecturer trying to speak on deliverance. The students thought it was “not relevant today.” How so?
Jesus sent His 12 apostles out “to […] Read More

“Forgiveness”
Jesus taught the disciples:
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins,” Matthew 6:14-15.
This scripture has always weighed heavy on my mind and heart, because, while it may be easy to decide to forgive someone who […] Read More

A Kingdom of Priests:
After God delivered His people, the Israelites, from the oppression of Egypt, He told Moses to share these words with them:
“You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, […] Read More

Let’s support Jordy in his outreach to uni students in Thailand
How?    By bringing goods to sell out of your car boot. Attach prices to your items, and make sure you bring coins and small notes with you for change. All proceeds will go to Jordy.
When?  Saturday, Sept 24, 9am to 11.30am
Where?    In our church car […] Read More