Good morning, Church We are having another week of storms in our life. Ex-cyclone Hale hammed the East Coast of the North Island. My son was stuck in a cabin with his family on the Kaipara Harbour. Julie arrived with her father on the East Coast as Hale was releasing its power. Many have had holidays damped down or washed out as we say, including my family last week. Friends have lost loved … [Read more...] about Elder’s Pen 15th January
Elder’s Pen 11th September
Reflection: I have been reflecting tonight as we come out of Winter into Spring. And after The Service Wednesday Celebrating the life of Daphne Fyfe a foundation member of our church who was at the 1st meeting in 1987. Man, she did a lot in her life. God and Faithfull Servant. Several Members of our family and extended have died over the last 6 months. Cor Reyngoud Ex Elder … [Read more...] about Elder’s Pen 11th September
Elder’s Pen 31st July
Faith during the storm: We have come to the end of July and in the heart of Winter. On Wednesday after a stormy, few days the Sun arose at dawn with beautiful red and orange colors in the morning sky as a start to a sunny Winter’s Day for Auckland. I called my brother during the day in Ashburton, and it was raining cats and dogs. They have had winds up to 120 mph. Our country has lots of … [Read more...] about Elder’s Pen 31st July
Encouragement from our Chairman of the elders
A reflection on today's word as this was written. Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you". We have heard the statement "Be kind to each other" a lot from our Prime Minister over the last two years and it's taken from God's word and still has the same power and meaning as when written 2000 years ago. Also, … [Read more...] about Encouragement from our Chairman of the elders