Posts by Geoff Lawson (Page 2)

Posts by Geoff Lawson (Page 2)

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Our Kids – Valuing them!

What did Jesus say Matthew 19:14— Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Value our Children How we treat our kids is a look into our souls.  Dame Whina Cooper also said “take care of our children; take care of what they hear; take care of what they see; take care of what they feel; for how the children grow so will be…

Whitby Mens Breakfast

Arthur Shew is speaking on Agape Budgeting Services and Financial Literacy Agape Budget Advisors help people get over their personal financial problems. They work with clients on short term basis (weeks), or long term over many years. Preparing a budget is just the first step in helping clients get out of their financial problems. The challenge of Budget Advisors is motivating people to make changes. Financial Literacy becomes an integral part of showing them how to manage their money wisely…

Church Weekend Away

Join us for a weekend away in Otaki at Forest Lakes. Its a family weekend, heaps of fun, kids programmes and your meals are cooked for you! As followers of Jesus how can we live everyday lives that bring light into our world and that are a “good seasoning like salt”. We are created in God’s image, are called to reflect His character, and to grow in this Christlike-ness. This weekend we will explore the idea of being a disciple…

Advent 5 – O Come, O Come Emmanuel

A visual montage of the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy of Christ set to the song, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, sung by Bebo Norman. A reflective moment as you approach towards Christmas Eve.

Advent 4 – Joy

As Jesus Christ our Messiah and King came into the world in a lowly manger, the angels announced the good news that a Savior has been born. Proclaim the Joy that Christ brings during the Christmas season or any time of the year. Rediscover the joy of the miraculous virgin birth and the prophecy fulfilled in scripture.

Advent 3 – Love

 Jesus is the true Shepherd who searches out and finds his sheep among the scattered flock. His sheep know him, and they follow his voice. We remember that our Savior is our Shepherd of Love during the Christmas season or any time of the year. Jesus Christ died on the cross and his substitutionary death brings the abundance of life to mankind.

Advent 2 – Peace

Though the town of Bethlehem was small in size, out of it would come the Ruler who would reign as King of Kings and redeem us from our sin.  Reflect on the Peace that Christ our Lord brings this Christmas season or any time of the year and the miracle of the virgin birth that gave us the Messiah Jesus. His death on the cross has brought peace and reconciliation to mankind.

Hope – Advent 1

For 400 years, Israel had waited and hoped for the promised Messiah. The prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled in that a virgin would bear a son and His name would be called, Emmanuel, “God with us.” Christmas demonstrates our Hope in Christ and recounts the journey of Mary as she discovers her role in humanity with the miracle of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ

Carols by the Lake

Sunday December 16th 5pm Come, bring your picnic rugs and join us for some Christmas Carols. Free sausage sizzle and face painting from 5pm. Carols start at 5.30pm. In the unlikely event of bad weather, the event will be moved inside North Porirua Baptist Church.
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Celebration Time

Join us this weekend to celebrate 20 years of life, service and worship here at The Anchor Church. It is a milestone that could never be reached without God’s faithfulness and guidance.   We acknowledge all those who came before us for the vision to build what we enjoy today, but this life we all live goes way beyond buildings and its trimmings. Those in the past, those present and those to come have been given the responsibility to faithfully share the…