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The Spirit, May 2012
Spirit News | 1 May, 2012, 2:31 pm
April events at St John’s We have had an eventful month at St John’s with special services and a farewell to Rev Don and Brenda Gibson. After nine years of stellar service to our church, the congregation showed their appreciation by presenting gifts on Palm Sunday at the end of the morning service, followed by [...]
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The Spirit, May 2012
Spirit News | 1 May, 2012, 2:31 pm
April events at St John’s We have had an eventful month at St John’s with special services and a farewell to Rev Don and Brenda Gibson. After nine years of stellar service to our church, the congregation showed their appreciation by presenting gifts on Palm Sunday at the end of the morning service, followed by [...]
Read More >>Power of One, May 2012
Power of One News | 1 May, 2012, 1:51 pm
Fast for Change Many thanks to all those who participated in our Fast for Change Campaign throughout Lent. I know I was amazed at how much I accumulated over the five weeks just giving up a cheap lunch out which I normally take for granted! Not only did I save a considerable amount for the [...]
Read More >>Youth and Family Ministries, May 2012
Youth Service News | 1 May, 2012, 1:48 pm
GOD HQ has been an exciting place the past few weeks. Thank you to Louise Perrin for taking the leadership role on! The kids have spent their mornings re-creating God’s Creation with seeds, soil, and more, and making banners to remind them not to doubt Jesus’ active role in their lives. In the coming weeks, [...]
Read More >>The Spirit, April 2012
Spirit News | 3 April, 2012, 2:09 pm
On Easter Sunday morning at 10:30, you will be witnesses to the power of God’s love as we present a multi-generational drama called A Tale of Two Beams. This is the story of Creation, the rise and fall of humanity, and our salvation through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A carefully blended mix of drama, [...]
Read More >>Youth and Family Ministries, April 2012
Youth Service News | 3 April, 2012, 1:43 pm
GOD HQ has continued with the focus on the death and Resurrection of Jesus! We have been exploring the Easter Story through Resurrection Eggs (a Lenten symbol in plastic Easter eggs that tell the story one egg at a time). We also look forward to stories, lessons, and snacks based on the Easter Butterfly. The [...]
Read More >>Power of One, Apr 2012
Power of One News | 3 April, 2012, 1:37 pm
Fast for Change Lent is a time for reflection and traditionally some kind of fasting. The Power of One team has begun a campaign to encourage you to give up one regular treat a week and save the money you would have spent on that for the 40-day period of Lent. Envelopes are available in [...]
Read More >>Jesus’ Nature?
Messages From Rev. Don Gibson | 1 April, 2012, 9:29 pm
The Christmas story is the good news of God taking on human flesh and being born as Jesus in Bethlehem’s manger. We sing about ‘Emmanuel’-God is with us. The Gospels tell of the amazing things that Jesus did and said in his life on earth. With Good Friday and Easter we witness the idea of [...]
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