by maryjo | Dec 9, 2024 | sermon
Malachi 3:1-4 & Luke 3:1-6 God’s Messenger I am not too sure how many weddings I have officiated at during my ministry but it must be in the hundreds. One of the things I have noticed with weddings is the inordinate amount of time spent by many people in making...
by maryjo | Dec 1, 2024 | sermon
on Luke 21:25-36, 1 December 2024, “The Kingdom of God is near” The church year begins with the Season of Advent, looking forward to celebrating the coming of Christ. Personally I have found the language that speaks of the birth of Jesus as if it were a future event...
by maryjo | Nov 25, 2024 | sermon
Christ the King Sunday Christine Arnold Today is Christ the King Sunday, sometimes referred to as the Reign of Christ. Unlike other notable Sundays which have been on the church’s calendar for thousands of years, Christ the King Sunday has been celebrated for less...
by maryjo | Nov 11, 2024 | sermon
Psalm 127 & Mark: 12: 38-44 God- the House Builder. After the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, I learned many building terms which I had never heard before. I did not know what a shear wall was, and I didn’t know that concrete came in different grades, depending on...
by maryjo | Nov 4, 2024 | sermon
He Whom You Love Today’s reflection is somewhat speculative. I first preached it to the congregation at St Albans Uniting, where my conjectures generated considerable discussion after the service. Maybe they will have a similar impact today. I am...
by maryjo | Oct 28, 2024 | sermon
(Bryan) On occasions when we are in Central Otago, we see people boldly stepping off a disused bridge by a bungee cord. Judging by the screams it is a highly exciting experience. Then when they emerge, often after a dunking in the Clutha River most seem elated. I...
