Just Thinking…
More than 70% of Ukraine identifies as Christian, and there are 25 Baptist regions across the country. In the face of incredible hardship, Baptists in Ukraine are serving with faith and courage, providing care for the thousands who are displaced. Six hundred Baptist churches in Ukraine have already served 45,000 displaced people. Baptist General Secretary Elijah Brown travelled to the region a number of days ago to provide spiritual encouragement and support of Baptist sisters and brothers who are uniting in prayer and advocating for peace. He writes:
“As brothers and sisters within a global Baptist family, we are all called to be both peacemakers and people of prayer,” says Brown. “As one Baptist family rooted in Jesus Christ as Lord, we bear witness to the biblical truth that ‘if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it.’ It is vital for Baptists around the world to stand with those who are suffering and to fervently pray for peace. We remain grateful for both Russian and Ukrainian Baptists who are part of the Baptist World Alliance and are demonstrating faithful Gospel witness in their communities.”
As well as prayer, we are encouraged to give financially to this crisis, and there are a number of avenues to do this. Two of these are:
- Through the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Webpage - https://www.baptistworld.org/prayforpeace
You can also give to our NZ Baptist Missionary Society, and they will pass donations directly on to the BWA. You can use online banking with the following details:
Account Name: Tranzsend
Account number: 02-0232-0150075-097
Reference: Ukraine
Code: Appeal
Particulars: Your Name/Church Name
- Through the Tearfund Webpage - https://www.tearfund.org.nz/Appeals-and-Campaigns/Ukraine/Quick-Donate?pdt=81e2bb7a-2d98-ec11-a9cb-000d3ae0a9cb&pcc=210-22&amt=&act=A7ADFD54-C533-E111-84AD-00155D652901
You can keep up to date with breaking news and needs by visiting the Baptist World Alliance Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BaptistWorld/
Let’s reach hands to God and hands to others in this distressing time.
In Him,
Murray
This Sunday…
This Sunday: A Mysterious New Series
"Oooh ... if only I could find out ..." I hear you say. Well, tune in this Sunday ... all will be revealed ...
Kids Programmes
There will be no Blaze or Spark's programmes running due to covid restrictions.
Ignite
Join us for Ignite, our youth group for yr 7-8!
Time: 10 am (during the Sunday morning gathering)
Date: Every Sunday during school term
Location: @RBC
RBC Youth
Join our yr 9-13 Youth Group!
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Date: Every Wednesday during school term
Location: @RBC
Worship This Sunday: Gathered AND Online
It was so exciting to be back together in our church building again! We will be doing it again this week at 10am (with masks and vaccine passports)!
There will also be an online service available to view, and a link will be sent out to you at 10am on Sunday morning.
mainly Music
We resumed our mainly music session last week! We are currently having outdoor sessions at 10am at Little Rangitoto Reserve, (55-71 Upland Road, Remuera), close to the playground. If you know anyone who has little kiddies, tell them to bring their picnic blankets, some morning tea, and get ready to boogie! If the weather looks soggy, a cancellation notice will be put in the RBC Facebook page and an online session made available.
Connect Groups
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group
Every Thursday morning at 10:30pm in the church lounge. We are currently running a four-week intensive on the book of Isaiah. Please email the church to be added to the Facebook page, and check Facebook for updates of what we have going on. We'd love for you to join us! Please note that masks and vaccine passes are required.
Thursday Prayer Group
Every Thursday in the church lounge from 11:30am - 12:00 pm. Contact the office for more information. Please note that masks and vaccine passes are required.
Monday Zoom Prayer Group
From 12:00 – 12:30pm on Zoom. Contact the office if you would like the zoom link to be sent to you.
Thursday Night Book Club
Every Thursday from 7:30pm via Zoom. Contact the office if you would like the zoom link to be sent to you.
Home Groups
Young Adults Home Group
Every Sunday evening at 7:30pm. Please email the church to be added to the Facebook page, and check Facebook for updates of what we have going on. We'd love for you to join us!
Wednesday Night Home Group
Home Group at the home of Paul and Ruth Ungemuth every second and fourth Wednesday at 7:30pm. Each week we share in supper, do a bible study and pray for each other. Will begin on Wednesday 13 February. Contact the office for more information.
Thursday Morning Home Group
Home Group in the church lounge on the third Thursday of the month at 10am. After morning tea we do a bible study and pray together. Contact the office for more information.
