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Welcome to our service today. We will be reflecting on an alternative lectionary reading from Luke 20 about the wicked tenants in God’s vineyard. It’s a provocative parable aimed at the leaders of Israel in Jesus day, and it got him into a lot of trouble. The main criticism is that the tenants acted as…

Wai-iti Road     Worship site Elder on Duty:  Ken Falconer Prayer for Others:  Carolyn Cooper Readings:  Lyn Kirkland Flowers: Bev Quigley Door Duty:  Nona Johnston & Dianne McKay Computer:  Murray Facer Sound/Camera:  Warren McRobie Morning Tea:  Janie Hart & Joy Elliott Communion Set-up:  N/A

Welcome to our service today on the third Sunday in Lent. Today we dive into the encounter Jesus has with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. Like the depth of that well, this story has much to explore and much to teach us about Jesus and what he offers us. It’s a fascinating and often…

Upcoming Services: 15 March – 10am Worship @ St Stephens 22 March – 10am Worship @ St Stephens Bucket Mission:  Bucket Mission today will be raising funds for Water Safety.  During the service we will be raiding the congregation of their loose coins/notes. Join in the Bucket of Fun. Holiday Photo Competition *  REMINDER  *…

Worship at St Stephens Elder on Duty:  Lyn Kirkland Prayer for Others:  Hermann Frank Readings:  Anne miles Flowers:   Val Hargraves Door Duty:  Murray & Christine Facer Computer:  Max Muldrew Sound/Camera:  Neville Walker Morning Tea:  Elaine Goodfellow & Eva Frank Communion Set-up:  N/A

Upcoming Services: 8 March 10am    Worship @ St Stephens 15 March 10am    Worship @ St Stephens Bucket Mission:  Bucket Mission next Sunday 8 March will be raising funds for Water Safety.  Put your coins/notes away and bring along next Sunday and join in the Bucket of Fun. Holiday Photo Competition’ This will run for approximately…

The Pharisees get a bad rap in the gospels. Often criticised by Jesus for their hypocrisy holding to tight standards in religious matters but ignoring the weightier things of the law like justice. They were strict Sabbatarians who were offended when remarkable healings were performed by Jesus on the Sabbath. But one Pharisee stands out,…

College Road     Worship site Elder on Duty:  Judith Begg Bible Reader:  Janie Hart Prayers for Others:  Nicola Williams Sound:  Dawn Ussher Computer:  Grant Holland Welcomers:  Helen & Garfield Hayes Flowers:  Sandra Hetherington Morning Tea:  Dianne McKay & Elaine Falconer Communion Set-up:  N/A  

Services: 1 March 10am    Worship @ Trinity 8 March 10am    Worship @ St Stephens Harvest Table: We look forward to any contributions you may have to bring along each Sunday, and encourage you to purchase an item for a donation. Thank you. Holiday Photo Competition’ This will run for approximately 4 weeks. The categories are…

Moderator’s Lent message 2026: 40 Days & 40 Nights For the first third of my 36 years in parish ministry ‘I didn’t do Lent’. I had my preaching plan; I didn’t use the lectionary either. I always took into account that Easter was a significant weekend with Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. But looking back,…