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Sin is Distortion of the Good

26/2/2023

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As we move into Lent, Peter reflects on sin as the distortion of the good.  Rather than think about giving up chocolate for Lent, what about asking, "What is your growth point for me, Lord?"
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The Heart of the Law

19/2/2023

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In today's service, we hear more of Jesus teaching on the Law in the Sermon on the Mount.  Sometimes we think the Law is not good, but it shows us the good way to live and Jesus calls us not to minimum compliance but to whole-hearted obedience.
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Straighten Out Our Tangles- Anger

12/2/2023

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In today's intergenerational service (second week of the month), Ian continued through the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus gave authoritative interpretations of the Law, going to the root issue behind behaviours. 
Wendy led the activity in creating 'anger' spinners using CDs.
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Salt, Light and Treaty

5/2/2023

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On the day before Waitangi Day, Ian looks at the missionaries being salt and light, some features of the signing and a simple way we can be more like salt and light in our daily life.
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