"Confidence in Christ's work in us"

Andrew Scott is preaching this Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am services.

Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and Psalms 119:137-144

If you can't make it to church, please watch LIVE ONLINE or go to the SERVICES page on our website.

During the 10:30am service, join the adults in church first, then off to the KidSpace for loads of fun activities and great Biblical learning.

This week's teaching is Jesus meets Zaccheus from Luke 19: 1-10

ROSTER NOTICE

ROSTERS will shortly be prepared for the months of December 2025 and January 2026 for the Tea and Coffee Service, Welcoming, Readers, Elders and Communion at the 8.30am (9.00am from 28 December) and 10.30am services, and the SuperKids Christmas Service at 9.30am on 14 December. Volunteers, please advise if you plan to be away by no later than Tuesday 4 November to Ian Cox via e-mail ian_cox@xtra.co.nz, phone 576-6566, or text 027 8850737.

Also please note on Sundays 28 December, 4 and 11 January there will only be the one service at 9.00am (no 10.30am service)

SUMMARY MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE / SESSION MEETING

Read the minutes here of the meeting held at 8 October 2025.

TEA AND COFFEE VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We require another person to help at the 10.30 service on 23 November.

Please contact the church office if you can help.

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY

The final meeting for the Mark Bible Study will take place on Thursday, 6 November, from 1-2:30 in the church function rooms. We will discuss from Mark 15:25 through the end of chapter 16, and collect ideas for a study for next year.

Please bring your Bible, in any version and language you prefer.

All are welcome to join us, with a special invitation to our new members joining St Columba from the Calvary Church.

FRIDAY FRIENDS

The Friday Friends Group will meet on
Friday, 7th November @ 10am in the Lower Lounge.

All are welcome for morning coffee or tea and to meet with old and new friends.
There will be board games if you wish to do that, or you may like to bring your own.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Thompson on 021 045 6788.

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.

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Northern Presbytery Leadership Conference

The Presbytery Leadership Conference on Saturday 28th February 2026 will be held at St Columba Church and we are seeking volunteers.

If you are available to help, please click here to let me know how you can contribute.

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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