Posts by Kathryn Lawson (Page 10)
Easter – what is it all about
What is Easter all about? Each week at our church, we look back at the sacrifice of Christ through communion. The taking of the emblems, bread and wine, symbolizes the body of Christ and the shedding of His blood for the forgiveness of the believer’s sin. Each emblem contributes to a stark reminder of the sacrifice Jesus undertook so that we who believe might have the hope (assurance) of eternal life in heaven. Easter likewise is another reference point when…
Quiz Nite – April 8th
We are heading off on a trip to India and visiting a few of our friends like Freeset in Kolkata (www.freesetglobal.com). We are having a quiz night to help us get there and back in one piece. We would love you to 1) register a team (6 – 10 people) or 2) come and be part of a team. Maximum 20 teams so get in early. You can register here. $10 per person (pay on the night) plus bring…
Directions to Forest Lakes
Want to find your way to Forest Lakes – here is the map
Not quite as good as you think
Over the years I have often heard – in response to a discussion regarding a Christ centered faith – I’m a good person. Truth be told prior to my or anyone else’s conversion for that matter, we might have trotted that out once or twice ourselves. What we probably came to realize is our goodness was only based on the comparison to others around us. Given there is probably someone around more wicked than all of us, we had a…
Beach Blessings
Last weekend I was sitting on the beach at Petone reflecting on God’s calling and the responsibility of being a Gospel bearer to a society which gives every indication it doesn’t require a Saviour. If one pauses and reflects too long in these thoughts the task at hand seems very daunting and has a high degree of personal cost attached. Fear of ridicule, being ostracised from family or friends and in extreme cases job security can way heavy on one’s…
Church Camp 11 – 13 March
Church Camp 11 – 13 March As we continue to grow our church will move from relationships to mission. This will never mean that we won’t have meaningful relationships within our church, we certainly will at all levels. Our relationships should always be motivated by our love for Christ, keeping His commands as we love and serve each other and the community. We will find our deepest and sometimes most difficult connections serving Christ together. The challenge is to take…
Anchor Women – celebrating the Lord’s unending love
We invite you to join us at Anchor Women – bring a small gift both practical and feminine to go into our love baskets for women in need in the community. Please RSVP by 8 February
The Priority of Relationships
“You must love each other just as I have loved you. If you love each other everyone will know that you are my disciples” John 13 v 34-35 One of the key things we know about God is that he is deeply relational. We see it in the relationships of the Godhead. We see it in his sacrificial love for us and we see it in his calling us to love each other. We were created in God’s image and…
Men’s Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast Join us for breakfast – 6 February 8:30am at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The guest Speaker is Chris Kemp, Peter Jackson’s personal pilot. Come and listen to some of Chris’s stories and experiences. Gold coin donation. The breakfast is the good wholesome fare of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, toast & hash browns. You could try the healthy option of cereal and fruit, Really, you can!! Do bring a friend. A men’s devotion will be given prior to Chris’s presentation. The next Men’s Breakfast on the 5th…
Summer Services and kicking off 2016
Everyone is welcome every Sunday at 10am and nightchurch is starting 6:30pm on January 24th (and now every second Sunday). In January a number of our other programmes (AnchorKids and Youth programmes) take a break for the summer holidays but will be returning in early February. A few things coming up include.. Festival One—29 Jan to 1 Feb. Anchor Youth will be heading to Festival One next January and it’s not too late to join us. Go to this website and…
Prepare Him Room
“Prepare Him Room” is the name of this year’s Christmas Eve Carol Service. The words come from the carol “Joy to the World” written by Isaac Watts in 1719. The full first verse is: Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. What’s strange about “Joy to the World” is that there is nothing particularly “Christmassy” about it. Tradition means we sing this carol…
Carols – 7pm Christmas Eve
Join us to celebrate Christmas with carols on Christmas Eve. You are invited to a Carol Service on Christmas Eve and also to Christmas Day service at 9:30 am. The Carol service will be followed by Christmas cake and supper. Do come, bring your friends and family and spend a moment to reflect on Christmas.