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Three things on a Thursday
1. Carol Dobbe We’re delighted to announce that Carol Dobbe has been appointed as our new Children and Families Pastor. Many of you will already know Carol through her recent work in India with NZBMS. Carol comes with a vast range of experience and skill for the role, which will be of great Read more…
Three things on a Thursday
Kia ora whanau! Thankfully our household is out of isolation, and covid didn’t spread beyond the one individual. We appreciate for your prayers! Exciting to seeIt was great to see the new Craft group meet together today. I’m praying that this setting will be a place of joyful creative connection and Read more…
Church meeting update
Greetings church family, This week I have been very encouraged by some testimonies of God at work in our church community: through church members visiting and caring for each other through Marian’s message through meals and care packages provided for households in isolation with covid through God’s presence impacting people Read more…
Three things on a Thursday
1. Carey Baptist College Flourish Conference It is great to see that Jordyn Rapana will be one of the speakers at an upcoming Carey Conference on Monday 18th July. Here are some more details if you are interested in attending https://www.carey.ac.nz/about-carey/carey-events/flourish-conference/ 2. Reflections on Matariki Last week’s conversation about Matariki generated a lot Read more…
Three things on a Thursday – 19 May
1. Basil Clark On Wednesday afternoon Basil went to be with the Lord. He was 91 years. Our hearts are with Steve and Lynley and the extended family. A funeral service will be held in Whangarei at 12pm on Tuesday (a livestream link will be available). Steve shared these words: “On Read more…
Three things on a Thursday – Leadership team update
1. Appointment of leaders For those who missed the AGM on Sunday, we’d like to announce the formal appointment of Erin Temu and Alan Calvert to the leadership team, and the re-appointment of Dave Stevens and Penny Day to continue their role on the leadership team. We are very grateful for Read more…
Thoughts on a Thursday – an extended pastoral reflection about recovery from burnout
Instead of the typical “3 things” email, I felt to share a personal journey. An extended personal reflection about burnout recovery I went to the petrol station to pump up my tires, and left in despair. I had been standing, staring blankly at the air pump for a long time, Read more…
Three things on a Thursday 21 April
1. Resurrection people series and daily devotional There is a daily devotional e-book that goes alongside our next series “Resurrection people”. This will be ideal for personal use or life groups. To download a copy, click this link. Resurrection People personal devotion ebook 2. Easter reflective stations A few people have Read more…
Three things on a Thursday – Easter
Orange light changes Today we shifted to Orange on the traffic light guidelines. These are the immediate implications for church: There is no limit for indoor or outdoor gatherings. You do not need to wear a face mask at a gathering, but it is encouraged. Workers and volunteers at gatherings Read more…