Greetings, friends, members, and supporters of our church in Clevedon, Kawakawa Bay, Orere Point, Conifer Grove, Takanini, and the southern part of Auckland—and beyond.

The Peace of Christ be with you!

 Let us Pray

We thank you Lord,

for those who have been generous toward us –

for those who have given freely of their time, their money and the things that are precious to them.

We give thanks for the blessings and privileges we enjoy,

And how these things enable us to give to others.

Open our hearts and hands we pray,

help us, in what we do,

to be faithful witnesses to the abundance and generosity of your love.

In Christ’s name

AMEN

It was a true blessing to present, on behalf of our congregations and Drury Presbyterian Church, food vouchers to support the children and families at Kereru Park School.

Through the generosity of our Angel Tree appeal, over $3,300 was raised. These funds were used to purchase ‘Mad Butcher’ food vouchers, bringing tangible support to families facing significant economic challenges.

Emma from Kereru Park School told us how these vouchers will make a significant difference, helping 35 families experience the joy of

Christmas.

Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute—you’ve made a meaningful impact in our community!

Pictured is my wife, Sandy, Emma Hole from Kereru Park School, Sarah Corson – who founded the Painga Project, and me.

There is no doubt, in Scripture, about the call to share the blessings we enjoy. Our generosity reflects our faith and awareness of the abundance of blessing we receive from God.

In Luke 6 we read:

37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

And in Acts 20:

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

In Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth, he wrote:

6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”  (2 Cor 9)

We pray today, Lord of abundant love,

for the greedy and miserly.

For all those with hearts hardened to the needs of others,

and those whose fear and insecurity lead them to build ever bigger barns, filled with their wealth and possessions.

Free us, we pray, from putting our trust in idols.

and help us to celebrate that “every good and perfect gift” comes from you.

In the name of Jesus, we pray.

AMEN

Christmas Community Carol Service. 7.30 pm This Sunday the 15^th at the Clevedon Church. Come along, bring friends family and neighbours as we celebrate Christmas in music and readings.  

Blue Christmas Service. 7 pm Tuesday the 17^th. A service especially for those who are sad or are missing someone this Christmas.

Readers needed for this Sunday's Carol Service.  Please let Martin know (martin@clevedonpresy.co.nz) if you would be willing to read one of our lessons.

Christmas Food Hampers Each year 80 families are given a Christmas food hamper full of essential items, plus a few goodies.

¨ Drop items of cans, spreads, toiletries, soft drinks, juice etc. into the church foyer

¨ Donate any value towards the purchase of a hamper ($150 a complete hamper)

Clevedon Community Trust account:  12-3031-0089128-00

Christmas Message from the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church - please find attached. 

 To comply with our Church Trustee regulations, all our congregations need to formally vote on the motions:

“That the congregation of Clevedon Presbyterian Church approves the demolition of the old cottage at the Kawakawa Bay site and the construction of a new ministry building at a total project cost of no more than $500,000 + GST”

 “That the Congregation of Clevedon Presbyterian Church approves the construction of new Early Childhood Education, Family Ministry, and worship facilities on the Clevedon Presbyterian Church site (as per the plans presented) at a total project cost of no more than $5.41m (+GST)" 

 The meetings will be held immediately after each of our services at Kawakawa Bay, Clevedon and St. Aidan’s on Sunday, December the 15^th.

Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study meets during the school term in locations in Ardmore and Conifer Grove. 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. If you would like to find out more, please give Geraldine Oosterbeek a call on 027-2704-904

 Prayer Circle Requests. For anyone who is seeking prayer for any concern or situation: prayercircle.clevedonpresy@gmail.com or text: Cath at 021 349 417, Elaine 022 071 7201, or Nikki 021 973 799

 AA - every Thursday at 7.30 pm at the Clevedon Church lounge. Friendly and supportive. For anyone with alcohol or drug problems.  https://aa.org.nz/

Sunday morning service at 10 am. Join us in person or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBzxjBb3xU8ra2NHwvD_9A(the service can also be viewed at any time afterwards.)

Prayer before the Service. Join us at 9:15 am every Sunday in Martin's office to pray for the church and community.

The Reading for this Sunday comes from Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11

St Aidan’s Takanini (23 Walter Stevens Drive, Conifer Grove,)

Sunday morning service at 10 am

Playgroup - Every Monday and Tuesday morning in the school term.  Contact Brenda at 021 657 178.

Wednesday Communion service 9.30 am. All welcome

Women's friendship and study group Friday 10 am. Contact Lorraine Richmond at 027 476 1169

Know your Bible Women’s study group. Thursday 12.30-2.30 pm. Contact Susanna Ph. 027 450 1926

Men’s group. Thursdays at 7 pm in the St Aidan’s Church lounge. A time of sharing, fellowship, prayer and study together.

Sunday Worship: Join us for worship at the Community Hall this Sunday at 9.30 am. Before the service, there is a prayer time at 9 am.

Playgroup each Wednesday from 8 am in the Community Hall