In our morning services recently, we’ve looked at the theme of discipleship inMatthew’s gospel, asking what we can learn from Matthew’s account of the good news that can help us to be followers of Jesus, and to be the Church of Jesus, here in Wellington in 2010.Today, we are going to continue with that theme, but “change books”.  In ourservices this morning, we’ll look at Mark’s gospel, and specifically at Mark’s account of Jesus calling the first disciples – again, asking what we can learn about following Him in our context.  Then, over the next few weeks, I want to look at some “discipleship basics” – Communion, believers’ baptism, and church membership/partnership.  These are things that are central aspects of our church life, and it’s good every once in a while to pause and reflect on their significance and importance. Following that, we’ll come back to Mark’s gospel again, and think some more about the practical challenges of living as disciples of Jesus.

4th July 2010

Nigel Irwin

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Last Saturday’s MyServe event at Karori West Normal School was a great success – from a whole lot of standpoints.  I have to confess to not being all that enthusiastic about going!  Life is busy, the weather wasn’t great, there’s lots of stuff I could or should have been doing at home … you know how it is!  But once I got there, I was reminded of how enjoyable it is to be working with others – it’s that “doing life in community” thing – it’s what we were made for.  And we achieved a huge amount in a relatively short time.  The school was absolutely delighted; it was a powerful witness – the followers of Jesus caring for those around them; and the sausages and fresh baking were great! 
 
Thanks to everyone who participated.  And if you were unable to be involved, try and join in the next MyServe event – even if you don’t really feel like it!

27th June 2010

Mike Enright

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20th June 2010

Mike Enright

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As most of you will be aware, we’ve recently had five “focus groups” meeting,
looking at the subjects of Care and Community, Service, Evangelism, Discipleship, and Mission and Justice, and thinking about how we can grow in each of these areas as a church community.

One of the significant things that came up in the two groups I was involved in (Service, and Evangelism) was a realisation that there were lots of good things
happening in these areas, in and through individuals and small groups – but most of the time we don’t hear about these things. Probably the same is true in the other areas. And it would be really helpful and encouraging to hear some of these stories.

So … if you, or a group you’re part of, has a story of something that has happened through/with/for/in you relating to one of the above areas – or if you know of
someone else or some other group that has such a story – please let me know! It’s really important that we share the stories of what God is doing in and amongst and through us. It’s this that provides encouragement and inspiration for others. I want to facilitate more such “story-sharing” – but I need you to tell me of the stories there are to share.

Thanks.

13th June 2010

Mike Enright

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6th June 2010

Mike Enright

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23rd May 2010

Mike Enright

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2nd May 2010

Mike Enright

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