We are excited to begin our new Children’s Sunday School ministry very soon (22 Feb). All children are invited to participate. The primary age range is from 3 years of age through School Year 6. However, even 1 & 2 year olds can be a part for as much as they are able. In order for the children to get… Read more →
Mid-Week Bible Studies
Our mid-week Bible studies are beginning soon. Please make note of the following details. All are certainly welcome to participate in one of these weekly studies. Wed, 11 Feb, 9:30am => Ladies’ Bible Study, “Christ’s Passion” Wed, 18 Feb, 7:30pm => Ladies’ Bible Study, “Prayer” Thur, 19 Feb, 7:30pm => Men’s Bible Study, “Titus” Please contact Joe using the contact… Read more →
Shepherding the Heart NZ Tour with Tedd Tripp
Two books which have been extremely helpful and influential in developing our understanding of Biblical parenting have been authored by Tedd Tripp. Tedd was also pastor of Grace Fellowship Church which served as an “advisory” church to the church plant we were a part of in the States before moving to New Zealand in 2006. Going back even further,… Read more →
A Healthy Church Member
Several years ago, Thabiti Anyabwile wrote a book titled, What is a Healthy Church Member?. It still rates as one of the more helpful and practical books I have read on the subject of what it means to be a vital part of a local church. A few years before the book was published, Thabiti wrote a series of articles… Read more →
2015 Reading Plans as You Plan to Read
I hope your planning to read in 2015. Specifically, I hope you are planning to read your Bible and good theology in 2015. From my experience, most people won’t do either without a plan. Here are some helpful plans for you Bible reading: Bible Reading Plan for Shirkers and Slackers Professor Grant Horners Bible Reading System The Discipleship Journal Reading… Read more →
What Child is This? – Luke 2:22-35 – An Advent Sermon
What Child is This? Luke 2:22-35 A sermon preached at Howick Baptist Church in 2013. You can watch or listen here. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, a time often associated with joy, cheer and the “good things in life.” At the same time, for some, Christmas is often depressing and painful. We remember painful Christmases of our… Read more →
What’s in a Name?, Matthew 1 – An Advent Sermon
What’s in a Name? Matthew 1 A sermon preached at Howick Baptist Church in 2012. You can listen to the audio here. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, a time often associated with joy, cheer and the “good things in life.” At the same time, for some, Christmas is often depressing and painful. We remember painful Christmases of… Read more →
The Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56 – An Advent Sermon
Luke 1:46-56 The Magnificat A sermon preached at Howick Baptist Church in 2011. You can listen to the audio here. Intro: The Anticipation of God’s People OT – Historical/Theological Context Genesis 3:15 => God promised to send His Redeemer as a seed of the woman Genesis 4:1 => Eve believed God! Abraham & Sarah Leah with Jacob Tamar with Judah… Read more →
Christmas and the Incarnation
The Christmas (or Advent) season provides a wonderful time to purposely reflect on the Incarnation of Christ. Here are some quotes from others to help you begin to think carefully and deeply on this wonderful miracle! “It is no wonder that thoughtful people find the gospel of Jesus Christ hard to believe, for the realities with which it deals pass… Read more →
Celebrating Advent as a Family
We started following a modified approach to Advent Readings as a family several years ago. We basically start on December 1st rather than the traditional “4th Sunday before Christmas.” You can download this as a PDF here. Another helpful idea we are thinking to use this year is called Journey to the Manger: Kid’s Puzzles and can be found online as… Read more →