The last chapter of Philippians contains one of my favourite passages in the bible.  Philippians 4 v4 “Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again rejoice!” Note it… Read more

Pastor Andy (from Upper Moutere congregation and Chair of LCNZ Council of Synod) was blessed to attend the LCA Collaborative Mission Retreat in NSW recently where he joined a number… Read more

The Gateway Gift held its AGM on 14 May 2024 and covered these significant items: Receipt and approval of the Financial Statements and Audit Report to 31 December 2023 showing… Read more

Significant items that were discussed included: Members of CoS are now sharing “A minute for mission” items from their local ministry areas, including church, family and communities at every meeting…. Read more

Dear Safe Church Coordinator, Church Office Administrators and Pastors, Here is some additional information about recent and pending updates regarding Safety Management Online (SMO). Exception Reports Due to the requirements… Read more

Why so much emphasis on Way Forward? The Way Forward project was a decision by LCANZ synodical convention, requiring our church to attend to the matter as follows That General… Read more

How are you going in the Gospel adventure God has placed you in and called you to?   I pray there is joy, some surprises and some comfort from God. As… Read more

Sometime ago St Martins congregation in Marton  had the opportunity to help a lady who had been evicted from her home and only had a few days to move out…. Read more

When I was in my late teens, we used to have an Evening Service. One Sunday night we showed up and the church was closed, eventually we were led a… Read more

Hi Fellow Christians in the wonderful country of ours. I thought I would fill up some lines and tell you my little adventure that I have had with God over… Read more