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...
by maryjo | Oct 15, 2024 | sermon
James 3: 1-10 & Mark 10:17-31 Challenged by Jesus It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25) This week I was reading an article from “Sojourners” a Christian group based in the USA which...
by maryjo | Oct 7, 2024 | sermon
The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed. It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. ‘Tis mightiest in the mightiest. It becomes the throned monarch...
by Bryndwr Administrator | Sep 23, 2024 | sermon
Reflection -Mountains Matter 22 September 2024 Christine Arnold, Linda Cowan (Christine) Mountains are generally solid and permanent features of our landscape. They have formed over centuries and do not change significantly during a human lifetime. Though we do...
by Bryndwr Administrator | Sep 9, 2024 | sermon
Sunday 8th September 2024 Pentecost 15 James 2:1-10 & 14-17 & Mark 7:24-37 Open Up! One of the criteria considered by our Immigration Service when consideration is being given as to whether a person can reside in New Zealand on a permanent basis is...