Community spirit abounds
On 16-17 March, we enjoyed lots of community engagement. The Birkenhead repair café attracted just over 70 items for repair. Not all could be fixed, but people received advice on how to repair or dispose of their items. Of course, there many very successful fixes, including to the cutest little ornament of a photographer using […]
Children’s church and more
Children are welcome at all our gatherings and services. In addition, first Sunday of the month is Children’s Church. Bible-based fun and social time: music, games, activity and thinking about our place in God’s world. All young people are invited. Morning tea to follow.
Matariki craft success
On 30 June, Onewa Christian Community ran a Matariki craft afternoon in Northcote for school aged children and their whānau. Cathy and the team delivered an event that had several points of success. Cathy says, ‘I love the way people talked to each other and all expressed appreciation for the afternoon.’ What made our Matariki […]
Easter crafts a-plenty
This week, people at the Thursday group made large Easter egg posters from shiny paper. And then on Friday 31 March we ran an Easter craft afternoon in Northcote. The Northcote event went for a couple of hours after school and attracted a number of families. Kids enjoyed making various kinds of Easter egg ornaments, […]
Kind words at children’s church
Children’s church in February 2023 did rock painting. Bright colours and uplifting words paid tribute to Proverbs 16: 24: ‘Kind words are like honey – sweet to the taste and good for your health’ (Good News Bible). The kids popped some of the rocks in places where other people will discover a nice surprise.
Bricktastic Christmas
On 16 December we held our first Christmas-themed Bricktastic LEGO® event. The local Bricks 4 Kidz team turned up with loads of bricks and challenges. Nevil, Preeti and Cindy guided kids and adults with their creations over the three hour drop-in time. Motorised Christmas trees, Christmas-coloured models and heaps of ingenuity were the order of […]