This morning we celebrate Adin stepping up into the role of worship leader for the first time. Well done Adin! May God bless you richly in His service. This week we have also farewelled Graham Pompey, who went to be with the Lord on Monday. Wednesday night a group of us met with the family to say our personal goodbyes, to share stories and our love for Graham with and for his family. This and … [Read more...] about Interactions
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Pastor’s Pen, March 5
Today comes with much excitement and much sadness. I’m excited because baptisms are like a wedding for me. Those getting baptised feel the strong call of God to take this very important step in their faith journey and the presence of God is overwhelming on such occasions. Once we accept the message of the Gospel as truth we should be baptised; Acts 3:38 and 41. Many people put off baptism because … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen, March 5
Admin’s Pen 26 February
Building lives of worth This week as I’ve been on my own in the office, doing all the usual things, it’s been different. A piece has been missing from the normal pattern. I’ve grown accustomed to Pastor Julie being here at least some of the time. This has nothing to do with capability, or even interaction, but being a team in ministry. Before anyone askes, yes administration is a ministry. … [Read more...] about Admin’s Pen 26 February
Pastor’s Pen Feb 19
Can we see the bigger picture? A poem by Pastor Julie. The rain comes down, the wind doth blow, Cracks in our hope begin to show. We seek you Lord, for some reprieve, Asking again for storms to leave. You are our life, our strength, our hope, Guide us with light, help us to cope. I hear your heartbeat deep within, To stand steadfast and steer from sin. The … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Feb 19
Pastor’s Pen Feb 12
Sustaining ourselves in times of trouble We Aucklanders have had it rough over the past 3 years. As if COVID wasn’t enough, now we get floods! Most of us have been robbed of a “summer” holiday and are now back at work. So, as Christians, how can we sustain ourselves in times of trouble? Jesus said this: The Wise and Foolish Builders “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Feb 12
Preacher’s Pen 5 February
Faith for Living. Today we start looking at faith – and we are starting by looking at the faith of Abraham. Faith we can understand as a step of confidence in response to God reaching out to us. One of the big things that we discover is that it is a journey along which God encourages us to trust Him. The degree and how we include God as we live our daily lives can result in a friendship. … [Read more...] about Preacher’s Pen 5 February