This Sunday
 

THIS SUNDAY IN PERSON OR
STREAMING LIVE ONLINE!
Come and join the community, one way or another.

https://www.facebook.com/Ststephensponsonby/videos


 

Key Scriptures: Matt. 4: 12-17, Rom. 4: 12-19, Rev. 22: 1-5

Songs:

Just a Closer Walk
The Goodness of God
Be Thou My Vision

 

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

 

 

 

Small Group Evo-2: Lent Studies

We had a good time last night with nine of us in person and 5 joining us online. What was very cool was the mixture of people across generations.




The aim of the group is to learn together, share together and pray together in a relaxed, informal setting! 

This is not strictly a 'bible study' group and is more of a 'life group.' But I'm sure there'll be some animated bible discussion.

So if you're keen come prepared to share of yourselves, listen, learn and participate.

PLEASE NOTE ITS IMPORTANT FOR US TO KNOW YOU"RE COMING SO WE CAN JOIN YOU TO OUR FACEBOOK GROUP. AS WE DO 'HOMEWORK' EACH WEEK





STARTING BACK TUESDAY MARCH 13
SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
 

CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
 

-Updates: A meeting is being set up with Auckland Council Heritage. They are open to hear what we are thinking but giving an air of reluctance for development. There is some persuading to do. Please pray!

-Stage 2.1 (southern wall and steeple) has been submitted to Northern Presbytery and has been accepted.

-Lotteries have 99% given clearance for us to use the $300, 000 for stage 2.1



Please pray:

1) That God's will be done

2) That Auckland Council, Presbytery and the Presbyterian Property Trustee's all give swift permission for the sub-division/ sub-lease of land.

3) That we find the right agent and purchaser/ lease holder in a timely and well organised fashion

4)  Something miraculous and/ or ingenious happens to bring everything together easily.


In all of this, it's important to realise that this is a building. God's Kingdom is not contained by buildings and is not limited by them. Let's trust that what God wills is what happens.

Arohahui the St St team....

 

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]