Food for LIFE
It is that time of the month again. On the first Wednesday of each month we have the opportunity to receive high quality theological teaching and reflection from Carey Baptist College. Carey is our training college, it has been equipping leaders for the Baptist Union for 93 years!
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I get emails everyday that have links to Christian content. I am sure that your Social Media feed is full of memes, Scriptures’ and inspiring quotes. We glance at them and keep on scrolling, it’s just what we do.
The idea of Wednesday on the Web is that you sit down and read an article, one that will make you think, one that may challenge an area of life or faith, or both!
So grab your favourite mid-morning beverage (triple shot decaf – is not a real thing!) and enjoy this article that came into my inbox this week.
Shalom, Simon
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2021/may/ten-things-that-arent-evangelism.html
Every year the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (NZBMS) have an appeal. Its focus is always on mission and always involves Prayer and Self Denial. This year they, and us will be focusing on Esther, For Such a Time as This. Make an effort to be there for this short and punchy series that will challenge you to think wider than just your local context.
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We often talk about the Father and Son but don’t know what to do with the Spirit. Who is the Spirit? Why does the Spirit matter for how we live each day? Join us as we talk about the Lord and Life-Giver, the Holy Spirit, the under-stated but equally divine member of the Triune God; the person we know the least, who knows us best.
One-hour webinar with Carey’s systematic theology lecturer; Dr Christa McKirland.
Streamed live in the church lounge, please ensure that you arrive prior to 7:30pm.
You are invited to join us over Easter Weekend.
Good Friday 9:30 am – A short reflective service with hot cross buns to follow.
Easter Sunday 10:30am – A Celebration Service – He is Risen!
Learning how to talk to God when you’re suffering, or angry, or furious, or complaining.
Featuring Michael Rhodes, April 7th 2021, 7:30 pm streamed in Church lounge.
In FOCUS Webinars are on every first Wednesday of the month.
They are Bible College level teaching on relevant topics by current lecturers at Carey Baptist College, Auckland.
Ten topics throughout the year, with open discussion to follow.
Our new series that will meander through the entire year with a few stops on the way to explore some things more in-depth. Looking forward to all that God has in store! Below are the first set of readings….enjoy reading God’s Word.
16th February, 5:30pm – 7pm at Kaiapoi Baptist Church, 67 Fuller Street
Fun & Games plus we get to eat the pancakes!
BYO Pancake toppings and if you are able to bring along an electric frypan that would be awesome! Pancake mix is provided.
A great chance to get together and spend some quality time eating, chatting and having some old fashioned fun!
After the service, 12 noon, on the lawn next to church, under the marquee, with plenty of space to spread out. Its a BYO event and we will have a BBQ onsite so that you can burn, I mean cook your sausages or whatever else you bring.
See you there, don’t forget the sunscreen, hat and hydration!
Do you want to go a little deeper this year?
The FOCUS Webinar Series is a monthly opportunity to engage with quality Bible College level teaching. Each session is delivered by an active academic practitioner from Carey Baptist College in Auckland.
Ten sessions throughout the year, streamed on the first Wednesday of the month.
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