Welcome to St Columba...
We exist as a community to meet God together, to help others to meet God & to show God's grace & mercy to one another. There are many ways that we can help you at St Columba. We can pray with you or for you, we can assist with connection into interest groups & offer pastoral care. Have a chat with one of the welcomers on Sunday morning or ring us during the week & someone will gladly guide you.
I Stand at the Door...
One minute the door to 2011 opens & the next it's closed.
The Christmas tree that spends so much of the year in a box
has taken a quick nap & is standing tall again
decorated with a star & angels in place.
Earthquakes, tsunami, World Cup Rugby & a general election,
cognitive dissonance to an already busy life
What shall I cook tonight for tea?
What shall I wear?
Who cares?
And
What shall become of tomorrow?
The kids are playing hide 'n' seek,
the seeker shouts
"coming ready or not"
as 2012 is about to open it's door.
Yet between seeking & being found
there is
a waiting,
an expectation,
a silence
as the dark night yields to the brightest of lights.
Please don't rush the newness of the year,
tread softly on the sand,
remember the gift of each new day,
practice breathing,
laugh lots,
listen for the whispers of God.
Grace & peace to you,
Andrew
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Teaching for 2012
Starting on January 1st, Andrew & Matt will teach throughout the year following the Lectionary. The Lectionary is simply a list of readings from the scripture that are read at services of worship... more.
During January:
Sundays at 8.30 & 10.30am
Thursday services resumed on 12th January
Chapel communion resumed 15th January
Superkids resumed 15th January
Youth resumes February
Sermon notes for the current series are here
Need to catch up on this week's sermon, you can do that here
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Find us
We are at 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, Manukau
You can access the Church from Ti Rakau Drive or from Tiger Drive.