Thought for the week
Thought For The Week 3, September
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is the love and care that so many people put into our church. Whether we’re like Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus, or like Martha, hard at work in the kitchen, our efforts contribute so much to the life of the church, and to […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 27 August
Whatever your political persuasion is there can be little doubt that this election season suddenly became very interesting with the resignation of various leaders. National looked like they were sleep walking into this election but have been jolted awake by the “Jacinda effect”; the Greens mis-calculated the effect their co-leader’s discloser of benefit and election […]
Continue Reading
Thought Fot The Week 20th August
On the good news front this week, it is encouraging to see work progressing on our buildings. The painters have been at work at Trinity Hall, and the insulation has been going in at St Stephens. The new chairs for St Stephens have arrived in the country. As I write this we […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 13 August
As I write this, the work on the Trinity hall is coming to completion. The roof is still to be painted once the weather warms up but the leaks have been fixed, new electrical wiring throughout the building, fresh paint outside and new lights mean this facility is ready to serve the mission of God […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week Aug 6
— This morning I was talking about the Good Samaritan with my Bible in Schools class. This well loved story hinges on the greatest commandment: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” The […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 23, July
Well what a busy week it’s been! The Landlubbers holiday programme at St Stephen’s saw around 50 children over the 3 days learning about the changed life Saul, who became Paul, had after encountering Jesus. This programme really brought out the creativity in those who helped make it happen. Some amazing craft projects were […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 16th July, Brent
Welcome to our combined service today. As we are one church with 2 worship centres, its important that we have regular combined services. These serve to remind us that though we may worship in different ways we worship the same Lord. This week at St Stephen’s will see 50 children attending the 3-day holiday programme […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 9th July, Brent
Last Sunday Elaine Wyllie went to be with the Lord after a short battle with leukemia. Her passing took many by surprise as she was such an energetic lady, always willing to lend a hand where needed. Her funeral was very well attended which is testament to the number of lives she touched with […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 2nd July, Brent
July is Bible month, a time to celebrate scripture and renew our love for God’s Word. Perhaps you follow a Bible reading plan, or use a daily devotional like “The Word for Today”, or “Our Daily Bread.” Perhaps you like to stay up to date with the lectionary readings printed on the service sheet, or […]
Continue Reading
Thought For The Week 25th June Brent
Isn’t it good to see the work going on around our worship sites? It’s worth stopping to take stock of this: Trinity Hall Community centre: New roof going onto the kitchen and side rooms, corridor to fix the existing leaks. New super efficient LED lighting in the hall. These will be very bright but also […]
Continue Reading