Father's Day

This year we're doing something different on Father's Day. The first thing is we're building a playhouse and we need the Dad's to help! The second thing is we're running the Generation Game with prizes. To play the Generation Game a Dad will need their kid (it is a Father and child game). Dad's can enter as many times as they like but kids can only enter once!

Come along on Sunday 5th September from 9:30am (bring some tools) for a fun morning and some super food (not to mention the great coffee we always have at Petone)! 

Also on Father's Day is our first ever Dixie and Gospel concert. This is at 3:30pm and is suitable for all ages. Bring your kids and let them experience music played by an ensemble of excellent local musicians.

Entry is free and coffee and cake will be available for sale.

Sunday from 9am

This Sunday is The Great Escape Cafe ... doors open at 9am! Don't panic though and think we're playing episodes of the TV program Neighbours, rather think about the last few weeks as we've considered what kind of neighbour we are globally.

Where you live should not decide

Whether you live or whether you die

This Sunday

This Sunday we're hearing from some of own people who have travelled to more needy parts of the world. This is part of the being a good neighbour series we're running which will culminate next week at The Great Escape cafe. Turn up at 9 for Kneedrill ... or @10 for the gathering!

Rain on our parade

That is right, unfortunately the weather isn't conducive to a car wash and it is raining on our parade. The car wash is cancelled BUT we hope we'll see you at Kneedrill (9am) or @10 tomorrow (10am).

Carwash!

This Saturday starting at 11am we're having a FREE car wash. There will also be a sausage sizzle ($1) and super coffee ($2). Come along and help, get your car washed, and enjoy a sausage with a coffee!

What is church?

Today we had the final part in our what is church? series. Big thanks to (Major) Barry Keane for coming along and helping us stretch our understanding of just what church is and could be. The line that stands out to me as something to keep at the front of our minds is:

We argue about form and forget what our (the Church's) function is.


That is a big challenge and the only way we can stay focussed is to let our lives become so infected by Jesus that He spills into every word we say, all of our actions, and into everyday of our lives.

This Sunday

This Sunday is another Great Escape Cafe and we're asking what is the point? Come along with your friends, family, and neighbours and enjoy a superb pancake breakfast (or fresh fruit salad or bagels), and a great coffee (or hot chocolate). Doors open at 9am.