As 2022 gets under way, there remains much uncertainty around what may happen. This is especially true when we see what Omicon is doing in Australia. However, our response needn’t be one of fear but of faith. Remember Jesus telling the story about building our ‘house’ on the rock so that in a storm we can stand. Sure, a storm can be frightening and challenging. Matthew in Chapter 7 recording … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen 16th January 2022
Pastor’s Pen 28th November
Can we gather in person as church in Red Light? : These are challenging times we live in. Next Friday, Auckland is supposed to move into the Traffic Light System. We will begin on the Red Light. At the red light, it means Churches can meet together again. The question we’ve been discussing as a church relates to the freedom to gather. At Red Light, if we required vaccination certificates to be … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen 28th November
Elders Pen 21 June 2020
We as a nation have bounded into level one supposedly with only the borders left closed. Everything is back to normal – or is it? People are going out again yet there is a nervousness about it. And now two more Covid 19 cases which will ramp the ‘fear’ up again. So how do we as followers of Jesus cope through this uncertain time? Remind ourselves of who our true Father is. We are his adopted … [Read more...] about Elders Pen 21 June 2020
Elders Pen 5 April 2020
Morena Church This weekend is often called Palm Sunday. It’s the day we remember the Lord Jesus riding into Jerusalem for the last time. It begins passion week as we lead up to the world changing time of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection. We remember how people shouted out ‘Hosanna to the Son of David, Hosanna in the Highest’. Shouts of praise and expectation. The Jews were waiting for a … [Read more...] about Elders Pen 5 April 2020
Elders Pen 29th March 2020
Day four of being in our bubbles. Only a few to go! I just had a mate want to have a breakfast meeting with me. So, we are considering a virtual breakfast meeting. Skype and toast. The Lord has given us time out to take stock of our lives. Time to slow down and refocus on what is really important. We can reflect on our relationships especially with Jesus who is our all in all and then with … [Read more...] about Elders Pen 29th March 2020
Elders Pen 15 March 2020
Covid 19 has everyone fearful and looking for a saviour. Pharmaceutical companies are rushing to develop an anti- virus solution and save the world. Governments try to determine the ‘right’ response which will not only ensure safety for their people but for their political safety. Various religious leaders try to find a way to get God to get rid of this threat. It’s awfully like 2000 years … [Read more...] about Elders Pen 15 March 2020