‘The Bridge’ - 1 July 2022
A message from Sandra
Kia ora te whanau,
On the wall of our lounge we have a canvas of family photo's with a caption by the actor Michael J. Fox: Family isn't an important thing, it is everything." Family and relationships are the foundation on which God has placed the order of creation. Recently our lay leaders Eileen and Allen and our intern Brett have blessed me with time off for refreshment and to spend time with family and I want to take this opportunity to publicly say 'thank you." My thanks also go to Roxy and Glen for their work in preparing grant funding applications and to Ruth, David and their team for a successful Scarfarama and Garage Sale and for organising the bus trip to Wellington - two events that help us reach out while also strengthening our church family. As with all families, we are stronger when we each share the load.
Do read on to hear more about what our church family is up to this week, how you can become involved and celebrate the connections we have, one with another. I look forward to catching up with you all at our worship service this Sunday.
Kia whakapaingia koe e te Atua.
May you be blessed by God.
Sandra
Worship this Sunday, 10am
Join us at 10am for Holy Communion with Rev. Sandra Williams leading the service and Liz Barrow reflecting on "A New Creation." If you would like to read the scriptures in preparation, they are 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Galatians 6 :1-16.
Can the children please go straight to their programme rather than into church so they can join us during the service for Communion.
Women's Fellowship
Thursday 7 July in the Gilmour Lounge
All ladies are welcome to come at 10am and hear about the history of the Barbershop Quartet and listen to some beautiful examples. Along with a cuppa and a chat.
Media Prayer Day
Sunday 3 July
Today, throughout the country, Christians of all denominations are praying for the people of New Zealand’s media; producers, directors, presenters, writers, editors, actors, journalists, marketers - and a vast array of others. Our prayers are for them all - for God’s wisdom, guidance and blessing - from the CEO to the intern; for people who are well-known, and for those behind the scenes. Please take a few minutes today to pray for them all.
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14 NIV).
Seasons for Growth Adult Grief programme
The next course starts on Monday 4 July
When: 1:30-3:30pm Beginning Monday 4 July 2022 for six Mondays
Where: Levin Uniting Church, 87 Oxford Street (next to Adventure Park), Levin
Cost: $20
Change and loss are part of life, and grief is a normal response. Seasons for Growth for adults is an innovative education programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief. A trained ‘Companion’ facilitates the small group programme, in which participants explore feelings, memories, loss and grief in a safe and creative way. Seasons for Growth is an education programme. It does not provide counselling or therapy. It is not a religious programme.
Registrations are essential.
Contact: Liz
m: 027 423 8254
e: seasons@levinuniting.org.nz
Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-reserved basis.
Pastoral Care
If you or someone you know would like a visit, our Pastoral Care team is on call. Please do not hesitate to call one of the Senior Lay Leaders and they will connect you with one of our visitors.