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Be Patient, Be Kind

So we are now almost halfway through week three of the lockdown.  Hopefully the end is drawing near and we can move out of level four to level three. What is becoming clear though, is that life will not just go back to normal, at least not to the way it was pre-covid-19. Many of us will face uncertainty around employment, schooling and finances. This new normal is going to place continued strain on relationships and households. Our Prime-minister has reminded us again and again to be kind d...

He is Risen!

Kia ora, This coming weekend is Easter - a time when Christians around the world will celebrate with the words ‘He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!’ Easter lies at the heart of the Christian message.  This is our hope, our belief, that Jesus has defeated death, that new life is possible for all who will place their trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We may not be able to join together in person to proclaim our hope this weekend but we can still join with the church throughout the ages ...

Virtual Home Group

Host: Mark - I’ve recently joined Paraparaumu Baptist Church after some time in the UK with my wife, Charlotte. I previously fellowshipped at Lower Hutt Baptist church before we moved out to Raumati. We will be following the 'Church at Home' series from the Bible Project - but our main focus will be on one another. Let's start virtually - but continue face-to-face once we can. We will be using Zoom, so you'll need internet access and a webcam. Sadly, you'll need to provide your own coffee and...

Well, This Is Different...

Life is certainly a bit different for us all now. Some of us are working from home, some on unscheduled leave, but all of us are on an enforced break from gathering with others outside our own ‘bubble’.  Perhaps you are beginning to miss the social contact and feeling a bit touch deprived or maybe you are enjoying the chance for solitude and to just be by yourself.  During this time we are keen to keep contact with you and hear how you are doing. The elders will be in contact with ...

We are still operational

Like many other churches we have now closed our Sunday morning gathered worship services. But we have NOT shut-down, we are open and will continue to help you worship God, care for you and help you to care for others. One unexpected aspect of this is that we have been asked to provide a slot each Sunday on the local community radio station. So we will be preparing some music, a message and prayers for that slot. You can listen on air, Sundays @10.30am and again @ 8pm on Thursday evening on Coast...

Dealing with the Covid -19 Virus

The elders have met to discuss our response and responsibilities with regard to the Covid-19 virus outbreak. We have decided to take the following steps in response to guidance from the NZ Government, Baptist Union and Health Officials.We will continue with services and small group meetings while there are no reported cases of community transmission of the virus. At this stage the Government have only limited meetings of 500 people or more. We will cease offering food for morning tea at our serv...

Coming Up this week

This week we will be thinking about now Jesus welcomed those who were on the fringes of society. We will be looking at the story of The Ten Lepers, found in Luke 17:11-19 who were banned from society because they were considered unclean.  A bit like being put in to isolation while the authorities check if you have Covid-19, except that in Jesus day people assumed you were sick because you had sinned and sinners were pushed to the fringes of society. These are the people very Jesus hung out ...

Getting Connected

It's great to gather together on a Sunday morning but for many there is not enough time to really connect with others. Small Group Gatherings are one way for you to catch up with others and together share what God is doing in your lives.  Why not give one a go? No matter where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you. Groups you can connect to include Wednesday Homegroup: Meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at 2pmWomens Group: Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month from...

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?

This week we will return to our series on the Gospel of Mark and thinking about how Mark speaks of Jesus as both Son of God and servant and what that might mean for us as followers of Jesus. ...

Mainly Music Has Started!

What a great start to Mainly Music last week. Lots of caregivers and their little ones turned up to move to the music and enjoy getting to know each other. If you would like to come and join us then you are most welcome.  Mainly Music runs every Wednesday from 10am for half an hour during the school term. It is followed by a time for children to play and for everyone to have morning tea together....

Guest Speaker - Kevin Schulz

This week we take a break from our series on Mark’s Gospel and welcome Kevin Schulz as our guest preacher. Kevin helped plant Paraparaumu Baptist 10 years ago so it is great to have him and Ann back with us again.  Next week we will return to our series on the Gospel of Mark and begin exploring what Mark has to say about Jesus as both Messiah and servant....

Mainly Music

STARTS BACK UP  - 12th February 2020Fun, interactive music sessions for young children and their parent/caregivers Young children and their parents/caregivers join together for a fun, thirty minute music session then afterwards enjoy morning tea and a playtime for the children. Throughout the morning your child will  be learning and developing gross and fine motor skills  language, imagination, maths and pre-reading skills as well as socialisation skills. We would love for you an...

Upcoming Sermon Series

Over the next few weeks we will be exploring how Mark identifies Jesus as both the Son of God and the servant of all – a son with the authority of God and yet a son who chooses to act as a servant to those he came to show God’s love to. A son who ultimately will give his life on behalf of all people. What can Mark teach us about living in such a way that we are so confident in who we belong to, that we too are prepared to live sacrificially on behalf of others? This Sunday we will explore Ma...

Welcoming Our New Pastor

This coming Sunday we will welcome and induct Andrew as our new pastor here at Paraparaumu Baptist. We would love for you to come and join us for this special event and for morning tea afterwards. Chris Finlay, the Wellington Baptist Regional Leader will lead the induction and Rodney Macann, a former leader of our NZ Baptist Churches, will be our guest preacher....