Today we being the season of Advent and light the first of four advent candles. The first representing Hope.

Looking at the passage from Isaiah chapter 4, we are called to remember what God has done in the past, so when you look to the future you can have hope.

What are the stories in your life that show God at work?

We are reminded that it does not matter what we have done, it does not need to define us. God will give us love and forgiveness.

That is the invitation of this season, a longing for God to be with us but a knowledge that God is with us and can transform us right now.

Isaiah 64:1-9

Psalm 103:12

The Sheep and the Goats

What is it saying and what is it saying to us in our culture here?

We look at what this passage means for us from two perspectives both culturally and individually.

Matt 25:31-46

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The Parable of the Bags of Gold

We look at how Jesus used parables that revealed the truth about God's kingdom while simultaneously challenging the commonly held world views of many of those to whom He spoke.

Our English word talents comes from this parable, and it could be interpreted about how you use your gifts and abilities, but as we look at the audience this parable was addressed to how it can change the interpretation.

Matt 25:14-30

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This weeks service continues to look into the book of Matthew, where Jesus tells a parable about bridesmaids and oil. We unpack what this means, calling us to stop and think about what we are doing and if and where changes can be made in our lives.

What am I going to need to do?

What am I going to need to do to be faithful to God?

Is there a call to...

Change what you do?

Change why you do it?

Change the way you do it?

Change who you do it with?

Matt 25:1-13

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We welcome Bishop Peter Carrell to speak to us this All Saints Day

This week we continue our look into the Anglican 5 Marks of Mission with number 4 in the series: To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation

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Harry Steele is a Priest in England. He helps churches look at how they can be missional in their community. He runs conferences around the world and we are lucky that he is in Christchurch in the week before Oct 15th and is able to come a share with us on Sun Oct 15th. Harry is a great communicator. You can hear a message of his by googling

Rev Harry Steele: Turn to Jesus Podcast.

Matthew 22:1-14

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Guest Speaker - James Beck

Listen to James Beck, a liaison for Eco Churches in Christchurch speak about what the Bible might have to say about the way that we live and how we care for creation and each other.

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This week is the third in a 5 week series discussing the 5 Marks of Mission; this week we will be looking at responding to human need by loving service and what that means.

James 2:14-20

"So you seem faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead"

Acts 9:36-42

Where Tabitha who was always doing good and helping the poor, fell sick and died but was brought back to life by Peter

Also looking at The Bowling Club in Caversham, South Dunedin - operated by Liam Arthur and Jackie Bannon - that serves meals for just $4 a day after concern at increasing economic disparity.

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This week we continue a five weekk series on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission.

02 - To Teach

To teach, baptise and nurture new believers

The world is in need of the Gospel. God’s plan to save the world includes us, his disciples, to go where he calls us. We can’t do this alone, and Jesus doesn’t ask us to. We must lean into each other and the Holy Spirit for guidance, direction and support.

Matthew 28:18-20

Acts 8:26-38

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