Our guest speaker, Dr Shireen Chua, will be speaking at this Sunday's 9am and 10:30am Services is:
"Belonging, Becoming and Flourishing in Christ"
Reading: Matthew 20: 1-16
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If you can't make it to church, please watch LIVE ONLINE or go to the SERVICES page on our website. Only Sunday Services will be live streamed. |
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SuperKids this Sunday! During the 10:30am service, join the adults in church first, This week's teaching is about Building Bridges and the reading is from Matthew 18:15-20
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INTERNATIONAL POT-LUCK DINNER - SAVE THE DATE
RSVP Here by Wednesday 7th October - we need to know how many to cater for!
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ROSTERS ROSTERS for the months of October and November 2026, for Elders/Supervisors, Welcomers, Readers, Communion and Tea & Coffee servers, at the 9.00am and 10.30am services are now available. Please check your rosters carefully as for some rosters you may be rostered more than once during this two-month period. For those of you who have provided us with an e-mail address, rosters should have already been e-mailed to you.
Please also note the following: We are still desperately short of volunteers to serve Tea and Coffee after both services, but particularly the 10.30am service where we are now down to only seven people, and this is not sustainable. If we are unable to get more volunteers, we may be forced to suspend the serving of Tea & Coffee after the 10.30am service. If you are able to help on a regular basis, please let the Church office know.
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Have you been part of our church community for a while, but aren’t sure how to get involved? Are you wondering whether there’s a place for someone like you to serve? The answer is yes! If you have a heart to serve and a desire to be part of what God is doing here, we welcome you to step in and make a difference. No matter your experience, there’s a place for you. Learn more about the many opportunities to serve.
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We gently encourage you to remember St Columba in your will or estate plans. Bequests – no matter the size – can help us realize our visions for ministry and mission. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to talk to Caleb. Thank you for your faithful support. Maitland MacFarlan (Board of Managers)
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Offering
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SEPTEMBER 2026 Prayer Calendar
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TEARFUND APPEAL Flash floods and mudslides have swept through communities in central Nepal, causing widespread devastation. Homes, roads and vital infrastructure have been destroyed, and the death toll continues to climb. Families have watched their homes and possessions wash away with many also desperately searching for loved ones. Cut off and facing this widespread damage, these communities need humanitarian assistance quickly. Recent reporting continues to warn of secondary flood risk linked to a debris-blocked or barrier lake near the flood site. Reuters reported warnings from Nepal and China that water was pooling in lakes formed by debris blockages, while ICIMOD-linked reporting notes that any remaining blockage in the Lhende Khola/Bhote Koshi system could generate another sudden release if it fails. If you wish to donate, please click here
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COMMUNITY NOTICES |
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Kick back and save lives in Botany this September with the New Zealand Blood Service! Every 18 minutes, someone in New Zealand needs blood or blood products. Every week, we need 5,000 donations to meet patient needs and keep our blood supply strong. Just one blood donation can save up to 3 lives. When you donate blood, you’re making a lifesaving difference in communities across New Zealand. Blood donations are used to treat people going through cancer, or kidney, liver & heart disease. They’re also used for people undergoing surgery, and those who have been in traumatic accidents, as well as being used to create lifesaving medications to help people living with autoimmune & bleeding disorders. Donate blood at the Botany mobile blood drive, at St Columba at Botany on Wednesday 23rd September from 1:00pm – 6:00pm. The whole process should take about 30 – 45 minutes (from filling out the health questionnaire to eating a chocolate biscuit (or two!) at the end). Make a booking HERE, on the NZ Blood app, or call 0800 448 325 Take our eligibility quiz HERE.
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP New Bible Study designed for high school students, university students, and young women. This online Bible study offers a chance to grow in your faith and connect with God's Word. Email bsfaksatew@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.
STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASSES
Mondays and Fridays, 1pm - 2pm in the St Columba Church Function Rooms Contact Graeme on 027 438 4731 or grey2856@yahoo.com
🎶 Looking for a place where your child can build confidence, develop musical skills, and discover the joy of singing? At Cloud Children’s Choir, we believe every child has a voice worth sharing. Through singing and music-making, children develop not only vocal skills, but also confidence, creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. Our rehearsals are filled with laughter, encouragement, and a strong sense of belonging. Whether your child is an experienced singer or completely new to choir, they will be warmly welcomed into our supportive community. 🌟 Professional Vocal Training New members are always welcome, and we would love for your family to become part of our choir community. 🎵 Come and try a rehearsal session with us! 📧 thecloudchoir@gmail.com We look forward to singing with you! 🎶☁️
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PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORT NORTHERN & NORTHERN PRESBYTERY NEWS |
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