Te Pouhere (The Constitution) was revised in 1992 so that the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia was organised into three tikanga (peoples) so each of Maori, Pasifica and Pakeha could share resources and organise their affairs in their own culturally appropriate ways. Helen explores relationships between people groups and concludes with the necessity of love.
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The Day of Pentecost. We celebrate this 'Birthday' of the Church. As Jesus promised, he sent the Holy Spirit on the disciples in power and they were transformed while 3000 people were converted and baptised that day! Ian looks at the work of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to ask for more of his work in our lives.
What does the Ascension mean? How does it affect us and what is the call on us today? Helen explores these questions as she looks to the Ascension of Jesus to reign in glory.
Today Peter Lloyd preaches on the basis for trust in tough times: the testimony of Scripture and our personal experience of God's faithfulness.
Over the last few weeks, we have looked at passages from the New Testament which tell us of the glory of the risen Christ and how the early church developed in the light of the resurrection. Today we looked at Revelation 21:1-6 and Acts 11:1-8. Jesus offers the water of life to the thirsty. Are you thirsty for real life, for satisfying purposeful and eternal life? For that is what Jesus offers - to be enjoyed now and also in the afterlife. He offers it for free to those who will follow him.
As we continue through the Easter season, we see today Jesus as saving shepherd who can be trusted to keep us. We see Peter walking in Jesus footsteps in raising the dead. We see something of the worship of Jesus in heaven.
Here we are in the Easter season which runs for 50 days as we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Today's readings present three encounters with the risen Christ told by eye-witnesses. When the disciples met Jesus by the lake, he restored Peter from shame into acceptance and responsibility. Here we find lessons for us as we find our way in greater wholeness or help others on that journey.
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Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! We celebrate the resurrection, with Wendy taking us through "The Colours of Sunday", a Scripture Union presentation on responses to the Resurrection account. We also had three visitors help out with the music group which gave a strong music group for a significant celebration!
On the Sunday before Passover, Jesus entered Jerusalem with a great crowd rejoicing over him but some were not happy about this. What was happening? What do we learn from this?
Today we start to tell the story of Easter. The focus is on the meal at Bethany, but this is a sweet relief in the midst of the gathering threats against Jesus life. Here the sisters and brother, Mary, Martha and Lazarus express their thanks to Jesus for restoring Lazarus to life. Here Mary pours out her precious perfume to honour Jesus. How do we honour our Lord?
Mothering Sunday has its 16th century roots in people returning to the church where they were baptised. By 19th century, servants were given that Sunday off to go home and the maids would gather spring flowers as they walked and take a posy to their mothers. We honour our mothers, the churches where we as individuals were raised in the faith, the Parishes that planted this parish. Peter in his sermon honours the commitment and love of mothers and shows how Jesus said that our Christian relationships will be of the same nature and character.
In his sermon, Peter Lloyd concludes:
"What these passages tells us is two things. "1. God will be unremitting in His task to drive sin out of our lives. Please don’t expect the Divine Surgeon to leave any vestige of the cancer called sin in your life. He cannot and must not FOR YOUR SAKE. His love for you is too great to leave it there. "2. Be assured that you will meet mercy and grace all the way in your journey with Him. It does not mean that mercy and Grace will be pleasant. It does mean that if there is pain God the Holy Spirit will not let it be there any longer than it must." Join in to follow the whole sermon. (The printed version is available in the Sermon Blog.) Notice: The Lenten Series continues this Wednesday with part two. See below for details.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 9:28-36; Philippians 3:17-4:1]
Today our main reading is the account of the Transfiguration. Why does this come in Lent? Perhaps because Lent is a preparation for Easter and the Transfiguration tells who Jesus is, and gives us confidence that He is working in us to sanctify from glory to glory and offers a foretaste of future glory. See below for notices of: March Mission Month | Hope Project Deliveries | Palm Crosses. Service video
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Hope Project Deliveries
It is coming up to Easter and that is the time for the Hope Project booklets to go out. Can you help with delivering to an area near you? Sign up in the foyer or let Ian know if you would like to combine walking with delivering. Palm Crosses Sylvia is making palm crosses for Palm Sunday. If you would like to help let the office know and we can give you instructions and Sylvia is a friendly teacher! Sunday morning service for the first Sunday in Lent. Look out for the powerful intercessions for the Ukraine. See below video for notices: Lenten Study, Hope Project deliveries, Giving for relief in Ukraine. Notices
Join us for Part 3 of 3 in the series on The Resurrection. Today's theme is "Resurrected and Transformed". Those who are alive when Christ returns will be transformed and ascend to meet him in the clouds.
Welcome to our morning worship from 20th February. If you missed the service this is your place to be involved. The preaching is part of a three-week series on the Resurrection as we explore chapter 15 of First Corinthians.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle (Gospel: Luke 6:17-26)
Please join us as we reflect on the resurrection of Jesus and the dead 1 Corinthians 15:1-20.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle (Gospel: Luke 1:67, 76-79)
Today we reflect on the Treaty of Waitangi on how the gospel has guided their feet into the path of peace in many occasions.
Liturgy led by Lorraine and Peter Lloyd. [Gospel: Luke 4:21-30]
Join us as we continue on the Gospel of Luke 4. Why did the people of Nazareth went from being impressed to wanting to throw Jesus off the cliff? What did he say that invoked such a contrast of emotions? Will we reject Jesus because of his impossible dream too? What does it mean for us to follow Christ? Gospel and Sermon from 22:02
Preacher: Anne Aspden (Gospel: Luke 4:14-21)
Third Sunday of Epiphany we hear from Luke how Jesus returns to Galilee in the power of the spirit and how the news about his spread throughout the countryside. Jesus showed kindness and generosity, so should we, to our neighbours.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11]
Jesus' first sign displayed his glory. The use of the spiritual gifts is a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. When we use them are we like pots of water now holding the wine - transformed and showing God's presence?
As we continue through Epiphany celebrating the revelation of God in Christ, we focus today on the Baptism of Jesus. John the Baptist said the purpose of his ministry was to reveal him to Israel. Have we received that revelation ourselves?
The sermon starts at 15:59. We were blessed with a prophecy after communion - it can be heard at 56:22. It reads: Fear not, I am God. I hold all things in my hand. It is mine; it is my creation that you see about you. Fear not, I have called you by name. You are mine. I will rescue you and redeem you. I have lifted you on high. You are mine – fear not. Fear not for what others fear. Follow me that you may know me, that you may know my love; that you may know my salvation – for I have called you.
This Sunday we observe Epiphany - the celebration of God incarnate in Christ being revealed to the nations.
This is a progressive revelation which still continues. It started with the visit of the Magi. They travelled from afar to find him - what can we learn in our seeking Christ from them?
Here are the two Christmas service talks. At Midnight and 8am, Helen preached while at 10am, Wendy presented the sweep of Advent into Christmas.
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