Let’s bring back a Healing Ministry: It’s been burning in me once again. It’s time to bring back a vibrant healing ministry here at Connect. In the Gospel of Mark, after Christ called the first disciples, he went into the synagogue in Capernaum and began to teach about the Kingdom of God. He then delivered a Jewish man from an evil spirit (Mark 1:21-28). We as Christians know that Satan comes … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen May 22
Pastor's Pen
Weekly Devotional Thoughts from our Pastor (Julie) or Elders.
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
Pastor’s Pen, May 1, 2022
Thank You God for Your Presence: Thank You God that Your love knows no bounds You are patient, kind, and protective towards us (1 Co 13:4-7) Connect has been through many valleys, yet You bring us through every time Taking us once again to the mountaintops of renewal and refreshment We give glory back to You and proclaim Your praise (Isaiah 42:12) Continue to show us Your ways Oh … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen, May 1, 2022
Pastor’s Pen April 24, 2022
Cast your anxieties on Christ: When the apostle Peter was talking to elders and young men in the church, he said, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you,” 1 Pe 5:7. That is one thing to say but quite another to do. Through this COVID pandemic most New Zealanders have suffered anxiety to some degree. When we are anxious our mind is telling us that we are unsafe in some way. … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen April 24, 2022
Pastor’s Pen 17th April 2022
The Power of the Resurrection and Ascension: I’m so grateful that God’s work didn’t stop at the Cross. Yes, for those of us who choose to follow Christ, our past, present and future sin is nailed to that cross, destroying it’s hold over us, and we can be very thankful for that. But if Christ did not rise it would mean that Satan still has power over life and death. It would mean that God’s … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen 17th April 2022
Pastor’s Pen April 10
Anoint us with fresh oil, God There’s an old school song that has some words I’d like to pray over us as we gather today after months apart. It goes like this…. “Anoint me with fresh oil. Fill me Spirit of God. Anoint me with fresh oil. Fill me Spirit of God Help me see your purpose; understand all Your ways. Help me see your purpose; understand all Your ways. Cos I wanna get … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen April 10