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People, not programs

He aha te mea nui o te ao, he tangata he tangata he tangata
 


 
 
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August 26, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 
This Sunday is another fun, creative All Age service with something for everyone... worship, craft, teaching, drama. music, dance... laughs and community. See you there!
 


THIS SUNDAY IN PERSON OR
STREAMING LIVE ONLINE!

Come and join the community, one way or another.

 
Key Scriptures: Psalm 104
 
Songs:
He Reigns
How Great Thou Art (Whakariamai)

 
We have a Spotify playlist of the songs that are kicking around on a Sunday morning. A great way to familiarise yourself with our music:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nE64QSFnnQPN5XHRce9Nl?si=22dc6deaac4b4068
 
 
See you online or, in person
Arohanui The St St Team

 

MEETINGS

Next Board of Managers: Tuesday August 23 7.30pm @St St
 



LEARN HOW TO WEAVE AND ALL ABOUT THE TIKANGA (PROTOCOL) OF MĀORI WEAVING

Marewa has 11 years experience of teaching Raranga Harakeke/ Korari weaving. She has a certificate in Traditional and contemporary Māori weaving.

There are three sessions, each lasting 3 hours. Ensure that you book for all three.

The cost is $30 per session. 

Book here: https://www.picktime.com/StStephensPonsonby


Please bring cash or pay into the following account:

Acc. Name: St Stephens Presbyterian Church
Acc. No: 38-9016-0798775-00

Open to all. Limited to 10.



DONE AND DUSTED! GOOD TURNOUT LAST NIGHT!
GREAT FOOD AND GREAT COMPANY!



Our first good yarns event went well. A great feel and some new connections made. Next Good Yarns - Sep 13 10am

Register your interest here: 
https://www.picktime.com/StStephensPonsonby



Community Prayer & Listening Walk

A group of us have been walking around the neighbourhood. It's interesting seeing what you miss when you're driving. Being in tune prayerfully and being present in our God-chosen community is important.

What’s going on in our surrounding community? Let’s go for a walk and see, listening to the community, God and praying on the way! We are set to get back out walking, the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30am!!!!

Next walk September 7 @10.30am.

 


Rebuild News in Brief


STAGE 1 WAS ALMOST COMPLETE

Even more rot has been found in the church. Unfortunately, some of this rot is in important structural places. In some ways, it's good to find it now and deal with it. Rot of this nature does not happen overnight. Sadly, this means more time and more money. 
 
 
Fundraising Appears to Be Less On Track Than Previously Thought

Things were looking great but all the extra work/ economic situation is pushing up expenses. It is being loosely calculated that we need to raise another $700, 000ish. The economic situation is making some of the typical avenues a little more problematic. We have trust that the money will come in. If God desires this rebuild to happen, then it will. 

 
Please add fundraising for St Stephens into your prayers!!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition  with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6  Stock Photo - Alamy
Start getting excited because St Stephen's 2.0 will be a thing of beauty and fit for purpose!

 



 
 


We love you guys and want to make sure everyone is getting the care, prayer and support they need. If you need us to prayer, be there or help in some way then please get in touch with us.

Some General Things to Pray For:

The church rebuild and all the connected finances and fundraising needed for that.

The spiritual vitality and numerical growth of St Stephens, especially so in these trying times.

The mission of St Stephens and our connection to our surrounding community.

Don't hesitate to email your prayer needs to minister@ststephensponsby.org.nz OR sessionclerk@ststephensponsonby.org.nz or phone Grant (0273601728) or Denise (0272866374)

Arohanui [much love]
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AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS
 

We highly recommend that you set up an AP for your offerings as it means we can 'bank' (pun intended) on knowing what is coming in. 

If you haven't received your tax refund letter please email Annabella: admin@ststephensponsonby.org.nz


Our Details
For general Giving:
Acc. Name: St Stephens Presbyterian Church
Acc. No: 38-9016-0798775-00

For our rebuild:
Acc: Restoration Fund 

Acc: 38-9016-0798775-01

Please put your number for the reference if you are part of our regular giving system.

 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
 

Email: ststephensponsonby@gmail.com  
Minister: Rev .Grant Ridout, minister@ststephensponsonby.org.nz, 027 3601728
Session Clerk: Denise Hunter,  sessionclerk@ststephensponsonby.org.nz, 8141918

Finance / Admin : Annabella D'Lima , admin@ststephensponsonby.org.nz.     
 

IF YOU NEED PASTORAL SUPPORT IN THIS TIME DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US             

                                            
 Arohanui the St St Team...
 

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