Thought for the week
Thought For The Week 31 March 2024
Easter is at the heart of our faith. And the narrative it brings to us – that life is stronger than death, that hope is stronger than despair, that the light is stronger than the darkness – makes us an Easter people. People of the resurrection. That large narrative provides a framework in which we […]
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Thought For the Week 24 March 2024
Today is Palm Sunday, when we commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and we begin to contemplate the events of Holy Week. As our hearts and minds turn towards the tide of emotion that this week brings, and we risk being overwhelmed by the noise from all quarters, (Hosanna! Hosanna! Crucify! Crucify!), I am reminded of the […]
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Thought For The Week 17 March 2024
This week I’ve been reflecting on change. Change is a funny thing. None of us likes it much, maybe because there seems to be so much of it. It seems baked into everything, from the four seasons to the universe that continues to expand. Things come and go. Some things that change we don’t miss, […]
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Thought For The Week 10 March 2024
Welcome to our services of worship today. Whether you are a regular member here, a newcomer to Timaru checking out churches looking for a spiritual home, or just passing through, we are glad you are among us and we pray you will find a place of shelter and encouragement as we worship together. This Lenten […]
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Thought for The Week 30 March 2024
The other day Jonathan was walking around the house singing ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ It’s so catchy I joined in with him. But despite societies clamouring for the need to always think positively, we know deep down that grief and loss can’t be papered over or sugar-coated. The Bible gives voice to the full range […]
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Thought For The Week 25 February 2024
The Psalm reading for today is the last third of Psalm 22. They are words of expectant hope and praise, ending with the triumphant words “He has done it!”. They sketch out a picture for us of not just a community at one with God, but a restored and renewed humanity, where everyone has enough […]
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Thought For The Week 18 February 2024
Thought For The Week: – Tena koutou katoa Easter is early this year – almost as early as it can be. And that means Lent has crept up on us as well. A friend sent me a text, part of which read, “R u giving up anything, or taking up something, 4 Lent?” A good […]
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Thought For The Week 11 February 2024
Over the summer our parish council have been engaged in prayer and discernment for the future of our parish. We are aware that there are some big challenges on the horizon. We set aside this month’s Council meeting to prayerful listening. While it is too early to have a clear picture of our future, there are some […]
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Thought for the Week 4 February 2024
Tēnā koutou katoa As we approach Waitangi Day on 6 February, talk of the Treaty and what it means for our country and our people is to the fore. There is some rhetoric that is inflammatory and harmful. Some policies from within the new coalition government have prompted uncertainty, anger and fear. There are many […]
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Thought For The Week 17 December 2023
It is almost Christmas time – a time of hope and joy. And yet…. does it feel like that? We live in very unsettling times with many feeling the stress of trying to make ends meet, to find a place to live, to have food to eat, to have access to healthcare, to have any […]
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