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Two weeks to go until the kids come to camp in the beautiful Sabeto valley! Sabeto Kids Camp has its own Facebook page now so make sure you follow it for daily photos, praise and prayer points.Camp starts in 4 week - we are getting pretty excited!
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From this Sunday things are looking a little different up at St Andrew’s. A dedicated team worked hard to remove the old pews, polish the floors and set up the comfortable new chairs in this beautiful space. A different look, but it will be the same warm welcome and gentle worship in the presence of God nestled in amongst nature up in the Reikorangi valley
All are welcome to come and check it out 🏡
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Lovely to see St Michael’s being used this way to invite the whole community in ❤️🏡
concert review: ‘Voices in the Wind: Heartbreak and Harmonies’
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Over 100 Waikanae people came along to listen to a 25-strong ensemble. Yesterday afternoon on a 13-C grey day in Waikanae Beach I went to this choral concert by a Porirua based group of singers, an…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Welcome to St Luke’s!
An absolutely stunning day for our St Luke’s welcome lunch today - C’est parfait oui! ☀️
St Michael’s, it’s your turn next!
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“Open up the doors and let the music play
Let the streets resound with singing
Songs that bring your hope
Songs that bring your joy
Dancers who dance upon injustice”
Pentecost last Sunday was amazing across the parish…..
At St Andrew's Church, the focus was on the power and creativity of the Holy Spirit: present in Creation, present with Jesus in his ministry and resurrection, and present with all who ask God into their lives. During communion, each person was anointed with oil and prayed for, asking for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit for their life, work, and witness.
At St Michael's Church, Pentecost prompted reflection on the gifts of the Spirit alive within the church community today — asking what Spirit-gifting God is expressing among us here in Waikanae right now.
Meanwhile at St Luke's Church, the church was transformed into a vibrant visual celebration of Pentecost. This included a suspended design above the sanctuary featuring the descending red tongues of flame and the gentle hovering doves, and the red and orange heart shaped “Thy Kingdom Come” prayer messages that were attached to the pillars from the previous Sunday. We were also treated to an insightful and personally challenging sermon on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit from Dr Andrew Shepherd.
Different expressions, different emphases — yet across the parish there was a shared sense of celebration, expectation, and openness to the Spirit of God at work among us. It was a special morning.
…….AND, it also left us wanting more. More of God. That was the feeling at our staff meeting, that was the feeling running into people at cafes and conversations during the week, that was the feeling talking to people outside the church in our local community.
So this Sunday we are looking forward once more to what God will do. Trinity Sunday…..worshipping and experiencing the fullness of who God really is….. together
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