Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 2 February 2025

Kia ora St John’s whānau,
 
This Sunday we explore themes of mystery – of God, and of being Gods community.
 
As well as listening to scripture, we will consider the movie currently showing in cinemas Conclave (so, if you haven’t seen it, you might consider doing so before Sunday!)

For our young people we have the first peer group time for the year – the young people will go out of the service part-way.
 
At the conclusion of the service we will all share Morning Tea together, plus ice creams to celebrate the start of peer groups for the year!

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If you can’t gather in the city, and you want to join the worship service via Zoom, here are the details to access the live-stream:
 
Zoom Meeting ID: 370 260 759
Passcode: worship
 
The link to join the Zoom worship service is below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/370260759?pwd=b2ZkajZ5d28rTy9EN1VKZDJUM3N4dz09
 
If using your phone: dial 04 886 0026 (Meeting ID: 370 260 759#, Passcode: 1560107#)

This is the link to the printable Service Sheet:

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT…

WHANAU NIGHT

Our theme for the multiple Whanau Nights this year is HOPE.
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we've got seven inspiring Whānau events planned across the year to bring our church community together (see 2025 dates below).

Our first Whanau night of the year is THIS Sunday 2 February 5:00-6:45pm @ St John's Centre.
We're kicking off the year with a "Mission Possible" theme for the night. Hope is an action not just a wish.
All are welcome - invite your friends, neighbours, and family. It'll be a fun evening of connection and inspiration. We'll start with food at 5pm and kick off with 'mission possible' activities from 5.30pm onwards.

CHURCH PICNIC

Save the date (and pray for fine weather) Sunday 23rd February @ Central Park.
After the morning service we’ll go up the road for a picnic and explore God’s creation with curiosity/wonder/praise.

CWS CHRISTMAS APPEAL

On Christmas Day our collective offerings were given for the Christian World Service (CWS) Christmas Appeal. These totalled $1,296. Together we are part of supporting millions of people through conflict and disaster, helping improve lives and livelihoods.  Our donations have funded our local partners to strengthen communities in their efforts to end violence and promote human rights and peace.

“I’m often mistaken for an adult because of my age.”

Mā te wā
Allister