Happy Mother’s Day We may not all be mothers, but we were all born to a mother. God commands in Deuteronomy 5:16, “Honour your Father and your mother.” Jesus repeats this in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. So, mothers everywhere, we highly esteem you today. We thank you for going through with pregnancy and giving birth. We thank all mothers who have cared for their children as best they … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen May 8th, 2022
Give it a go
Pastors Pen 11th October 2020
Let your light shine (Pastor Julie's musings) 2020, what a year! Lockdown blues and sickness fear. What's going on, for this is crazy? But not a time for us to be lazy Let's choose joy; that's the Spirit! Given to us without limit. Let's make a stand and shine our light Put on our armour and fight the fight. For we are chosen By Him who's … [Read more...] about Pastors Pen 11th October 2020
Pastor’s Pen Dec 15
Love, Hope, Peace, Joy Love, hope, peace, and joy are what Christ promises to all people on earth who recognise that there is a Creator God, ask God to forgive them for the things they've done in life that go against His will, and ask Him into their lives as their Lord. How simple is that? "Let's talk about love baby." Next time you listen to the radio, count how many songs in an hour are … [Read more...] about Pastor’s Pen Dec 15
Staying clear of the “silly season.”
This time of year is often crazy busy for most people. Businesses are doing a last minute flurry before they shut down over the Christmas break; college students are sitting exams; and already the shops are full of enticing products that draw us into spending more money than we intended. So how do we avoid jumping on the treadmill of the "silly season?" We take a leaf from the "Good … [Read more...] about Staying clear of the “silly season.”
Interesting Activities
Connect has been involved in some interesting activities this last week. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday 17 Connect women attended our yearly women's camp held this year in Ngaruawahia. Our guest speaker was Suzanne Holmes, mother of 4 girls, who shared her story of God's faithfulness during the 10 years she nursed her husband, who suffered a terminal brain tumour at a young age. The camp was a … [Read more...] about Interesting Activities
Jesus You are Glory
Jesus You are Glory; Jesus You are Good Give me power to praise You, and serve You as I should Whether I am happy; whether I am sad I will respond with joy God; You are my loving Dad Holy Spirit fill me; Holy Spirit fall Hold me up when I am weak; help me hear God's call May this year bring witness; May I stand in faith In Your armour everyday, walking in Your grace Julie … [Read more...] about Jesus You are Glory