Just Thinking…
In a world filled with wars and rumours of wars, of people, like Putin and situations like Ukraine, it is good to remember the words of Psalm 2:
Why the big noise, nations?
Why the mean plots, peoples?
Earth-leaders push for position,
Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks,
The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers:
“Let’s get free of God!
Cast loose from Messiah!”
Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing.
At first he’s amused at their presumption;
Then he gets good and angry.
Furiously, he shuts them up:
“Don’t you know there’s a King in Zion? A coronation banquet
Is spread for him on the holy summit.”
Let me tell you what God said next.
He said, “You’re my son,
And today is your birthday.
What do you want? Name it:
Nations as a present? Continents as a prize?
You can command them all to dance for you,
Or throw them out with tomorrow’s trash.”
So, rebel-kings, use your heads;
Upstart-judges, learn your lesson:
Worship God in adoring embrace,
Celebrate in trembling awe. Kiss Messiah!
Your very lives are in danger, you know;
His anger is about to explode,
But if you make a run for God—you won’t regret it!
Good to remember!
In Him,
Murray
This Sunday…
This Sunday: Some Yeah's and Some Nah's As We Walk Forwards Backwards
How do you view the past? And how to you view the Law that God has given to people in the past? Useless? Outdated? Or something more? Paul gives some pointers in Romans 3.
Kids Programmes
Our Sparks and Blaze programmes are currently on break, for the school holidays. They will resume on 23rd October!
RBC Youth
There will be no children and youth programs for the next two Sundays because of school holidays.
Join our yr 9-13 Youth Group!
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Date: Every Wednesday during school term
Location: @RBC
Ignite
There will be no children and youth programs for the next two Sundays because of school holidays.
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
Bible Study Connect Group
We will be starting a new series this coming Thursday at 10:30am on 1 Corinthians! Feel free to join us, either at church or via zoom! Contact the office for more details.
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.
Knitting for Friendship
Every Thursday from 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Held at the home of Margaret Howie-Pask. For more details, please contact the office.
Prayer Connection Points
Come along to a prayer gathering at the church lounge Thursdays from 11:30am-12:00pm. Also, On Mondays from 12:00 – 12:30pm there will be an Online Prayer Gathering for half an hour via zoom. Contact the office if you would like the meeting link and passcode.
the Baptist NZ App
There is now a Baptist NZ app! This replaces the Baptist Magazine and is a digital platform for churches across NZ to connect, encourage and resource one another by sharing stories, articles, podcasts and news.
You can learn more about it by clicking here.
It can be downloaded from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
Film Group
Our Film Group will be resuming soon. Watch this space for more details.
Are You Able To Help on Sunday Mornings?
Pastor Murray is looking to get a person or a small team of people together who would be available to help setup the facilities before the church service on Sunday mornings. Can you help? Please contact him for more information
Men’s Group
Remuera Baptist Men’s Group meets monthly – this is generally on the first Saturday of the month. Contact the office for more details.
BMF
Baptist Missionary Fellowship meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of every month. This is usually at the home of Olwyn Dickson. Please get in touch with the church office if you would like to attend.
Isolation Support
If you or others you know are having to isolate because of covid, please contact the office.
Mainly Music
Our mainly music sessions will resume in 2 weeks' time, after the term break. Happy Holidays!
Volunteers Needed
If you are passionate about serving the Lord through this ministry and are able to give up some time on Tuesdays mornings, we would love for you to volunteer at our mainly Music sessions. For more details, please get in touch with Murray.
Connect Groups
Thursday Morning Bible Study Group
Every Thursday morning at 10:30am in the church lounge. We will be looking 1 Corinthians, another letter Paul wrote, this coming Thursday. 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!
Every Thursday in the church lounge from 11:30am - 12:00 pm. Contact the office for more information.
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.
Knitting for Friendship
Every Thursday from 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Held at the home of Margaret Howie-Pask. If you would like to join, please get in touch with the church office.
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
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Thursday Morning Home Group
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