Thought for the week
Thought For The Week 17 November
As most of you will know, on Friday the 1st of November my mother, Glenys, suffered a spinal stroke and was rushed to hospital. Myself and all of the family are very, very thankful that mum is still with us. All of us, especially mum, are grateful for your continued prayers and support. If you […]
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Thought For The Week 10 November 2019
Saturday 2 Nov was a momentous day. South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for the third time. Catherine and I celebrated 28 years of marriage. And we hosted a gathering of Elders from around South Canterbury and the Alpine Presbytery resource team for a hui exploring the role of what has always been known […]
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Thought For The Week 3 November 2019
Well, we’re not quite into Advent yet, but the Warehouse already has its Christmas decorations on sale. Even in the church we are busy making plans for Christmas and the summer beyond. How did we get this far through the year so quickly? I’d like a recount! I have two exciting pieces of news for […]
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Thought For The Week 27 October 2019
Welcome to our services today as we wrap up our mini series in 2 Timothy. Rory and I have both really enjoyed engaging with this part of the scriptures and we hope you have found some encouragement for your spiritual life as well. If you were at our AGM on Sunday 15 Sept, you would […]
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Thought For The Week 20 October 2019
As spring time rolls on around us, our church moves into a new season of activity and growth. It was great fun to be with the Rhythm Kids community again this last Tuesday. There is so much energy and life in those wee kids. It was also great to see the growth in fellowship in this group […]
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Thought For The Week 13 October 2019
Welcome to our services this morning. I trust that wherever you worship with us today – be it our heritage service at Trinity or our contemporary service at St Stephen’s, you will encounter the life-giving Spirit of Christ and be encouraged in your faith. Today we are beginning a new 4-part series based in 2 […]
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Thought For The Week 6 October 2019
Welcome to our services today at Trinity and St Stephen’s. Our reading today is taken from the Old Testament book of Lamentations, which has also been titled the Wailings or Dirges. With such a heavy title it is a surprise to find one of the most hope filled verses in scripture: 22 Because of […]
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Thought For The Week 29 September 2019
Today we welcome to our special combined service the Timaru and Waimate Boys Brigade Companies and their families. I am very proud of the work Fiona and her team do with the boys providing a rich and varied programme of activities and building friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. We also enjoy a […]
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Thought For The Week 22 September 2019
Over the last few weeks I have been off work, recovering physically, spiritually and emotionally from what has been a difficult time with the death of my brother, and complications from my recent surgery. I will be forever grateful for the love and support shown to me by so many over this time. I feel […]
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Thought For The Week 15 September 2019
Welcome to our special combined service and Annual General Meeting this morning. The AGM will follow at the conclusion of the service. The purpose of the AGM is to elect parish councillors, receive reports on the activities of the past year and to approve the budget for the coming year. All members and associate members […]
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