Today is Palm Sunday, where we remember Jesus coming into Jerusalem and the crowds welcoming him. Then we turn to the story of Easter, and while it has become familiar, the story of Jesus’ death is incredibly powerful and moving.

John 12:12-16

https://allsaintsburwood.nz

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

This Sunday we hear from Guest Speaker Matt Maslin, who is curate at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.

Matt talks to us about the meaning of Christs calling, in a world of chaos and a culture of comfort.

“The greater question is not whether we are willing to suffer, but will we risk being fully alive?” Mark Scandrette, Practicing the Way of Jesus; Life Together in the Kingdom of Love

John 12: 20-23

https://allsaintsburwood.nz

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

In the run up to Easter we take a break from the Book of Luke and move to the Book of John.

This weeks passage looks at the themes of light and darkness, and we can see that it is not about how much God loved the world but in what way God loved the world.

John 3:14-21

Philippians 2:6-8

https://allsaintsburwood.nz

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Today our sermon comes from our new Community Events and Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Cassie Kamunaga.

Cassie shares a bit about herself and talks to us about her passion for hospitality and mission, and we are encouraged to invite, engage, get uncomfortable and be accountable.

Colossians 4:2-6, Luke 19: 5-7, Luke 22: 14 - 23

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Today we are joined by the Bishop of Christchurch, Dr Peter Carrell.

We find out a bit about the Bishop and he takes us through the story of the baptism of Jesus.

Breaking the passage down to its 3 parts; baptism, the wilderness and mission.

The Bishop demonstrates, that just as Jesus did not stop being loved by God when he is was in the wilderness, there may be tough times following God for us, but we are still loved by Him and we are called to endure.

Mark 1:9-15

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Today we read a passage from the Chapter of Mark, where Jesus heals a man with Leprosy, but the man does not do what Jesus asks of him.

This passage is really an invitation to honesty. We live in a time when we expect things to go well for us. Sometimes, we need to remember that life is not going to be perfect.

It's ok to tell God you are disappointed. It's ok to make mistakes. God is a God of chances, and He can still do more through you than you can imagine.

Mark 1:40-45

Psalm 13

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Today we look at a particularly relevant passage for today where Jesus heals the many. We see two aspects of Jesus here. How he finds hope in dark places and how, if you want to be a transformative presence, the key is to spend time alone with God.

Mark 1:29-39

John 15:5

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

As we begin 2024, we may have face certain times and situations where we don't really know what to do, we may feel overwhelmed, we could feel alone.

Today we look at a passage from 1 Corinthians Chapter 8, that demonstrates how we are not alone. As Paul explains, the key is being part of a community. Part of a community where we can support, help and encourage the weakest people within it, those with the greatest need.

1 Cor 8:1-14

Galatians 6:1-5

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Advent Week 3 - Joy / Koa

Today we continue our advent journey, lighting the third candle - looking forward with longing to Christmas - but even more to that day when everything will be put right in the world and Jesus' peace and justice will reign.

John 1:6-8, 19-25

www.onedayhealth.org/donate

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Advent Week 2 - Peace / Rangimarie

Christmas is almost here and today we have our special lessons and carols service, where we go through the story of Christmas with word and song.

allsaintsburwood.nz

facebook.com/allsaintsburwood

youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood