Update from Blenheim Church
As with everyone else, 2020 has been a year like no other. Coping with the limitations of lockdown at its various levels has been interesting, to say the least. Our situation was slightly compounded by the need to remove asbestos-laden materials in the ceiling of our complex, and we started with the hall. Professional contractors were engaged, and they removed the whole ceiling, necessitating the construction of a false ceiling. Once this was installed, the whole of the hall region was repainted. The process was interrupted for some time by COVID-19, but is now complete.
During the winter, we operate our ADRA Caravan on a Sunday evening soup run (foodstuffs supplied by Pak'n'Sav). This, too, was interrupted by COVID-19. The Church family has also been involved in a couple of massive working bees on a Sunday morning, doing maintenance and alterations to the yards of two of our church families.
Each year, the local Council produces an incredible fireworks display in November. We are blessed in that one of our Church members (our Senior Elder) has a property that backs onto the A&P Showgrounds, and so on the designated evening, some 50+ Church members met for a fellowship meal, closing Sabbath and enjoying the spectacular display.
The highlight of any Church's year is always the conducting of baptisms, and on November 21, we were richly blessed to witness three precious souls make their stand for God's kingdom. Kate Wadsworth, along with her daughter Philippa Pigott, were baptized in a beautiful morning service, and then Brad Masterton was baptized in the Waihopai River in the afternoon, where 40+ Church members supported him with singing and prayer.
We are currently concluding a CHIP program for a group of people in a private home. We are planning to conduct community health programs in 2021. We are very grateful for the leadership of our pastor, Gordon Gosset.
- Pr Paul Gredig, Blenheim Church
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Helpers needed for Road to Bethlehem
It's almost time to set up the Road to Bethlehem scenes! We need lots of helpers on Sunday 13th December at Christchurch Adventist School - 15 Grants Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Please come along from 9am. The actual event commences the following day. Call Rosie on 03 365 1020 with any questions.
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Trust Services Appointments 2021
Russell Jones, the Trust Services Director for SNZ, will be in South New Zealand late Feb/ early March and will make himself available for appointments. Russell can prepare a will for you, and can also provide advice concerning Power of Attorney and Living Will documents. If you want to use this free service, call Rosie to register your interest - 03 365 1020. We will finalise an itinerary and appointments closer to the time.
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2020
2021
7 Mar - Dunedin Weet-Bix Tryathlon
7 Mar - Adventurer Leadership Training
12-14 Mar - PLA & MG Training
14 Mar - Nelson Weet-Bix Tryathlon
20 Mar - Global Youth Day
20-27 Mar - Youth Week of Prayer
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Breakout: special Christmas Year-end Celebration (December 18)
The Breakout team of Victor, Sarah-Jane, Willie, Tulaga and Lance invite our young people to join them for a very special Christmas Year-end Celebration on the Friday evening of Dec 18. This final Breakout for 2020 is hosted by Willie and features special guests, sharing, fun, worship and connecting. More info >>
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Invite your friends and family along! Book your free
tickets now for Road to Bethlehem.
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Sunset Times - Fri 4 / Sat 5 / Fri 11 Dec 2020
NELSON - Fri 8:46 pm / Sat 8:47 pm / Fri 8:53 pm
CHRISTCHURCH - Fri 8:56 pm / Sat 8:57 pm / Fri 9:03 pm
INVERCARGILL - Fri 9:24 pm / Sat 9:26 pm / Fri 9:32 pm
Upcoming Offerings
5 December - SPD Strategy: Mission to the Cities
12 December - Local
Go to eGiving >>
eGiving app tutorial >> | eGiving website tutorial >>
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Your generosity this Christmas can give a family in need the chance at a better life. Get your church, school or workplace involved and help make a meaningful difference this Christmas. Thank you for your selfless generosity so that others can benefit!
www.adra.org.au/christmastree
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Week 10 - Education in Arts and Sciences
“Learning through activity and exploration”
Sabbath School lesson - Education supplement for Nov 28 - Dec 4
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