One of the greatest joys in my week at the moment is leading the Life bible study group on a Tuesday evening. This is a group for people who are either new followers of Jesus or people who are still investigating the claims of Jesus. It is a great joy to read the bible and see God work in people's lives. […]
You might have noticed that during July we're running a whole bunch of different events from football to boardgames, crochet to a cèilidh.
It could leave you wondering if City on a Hill have just turned into a social club or event organising machine!
There is a very clear purpose to these events: Connection. […]
'God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!'
I'm sure you've heard those words before. They are usually followed with the promise of a life that is rich with meaning, purpose, significance and influence.
Now these ideas are true and right and good. God does love you! He does have a wonderful plan for your life that is rich with meaning and purpose.
But we sell ourselves short when trying to understand what it actually means. […]
One of the massive lessons from the COVID season was the blessing it is to be able to gather together in person each week as a church whanau. When we it wasn't possible meet physically together many of us experienced a significant sense of loss.
Given the preciousness of God's church this shouldn't have come as a big surprise! […]
How aware are you of new people and visitors at our church gatherings on a Sunday?
Last Sunday we had 25 guests at Morning Church and 16 guests are Night Church! For most of those visitors it was their first time ever at City on a Hill.
Each week God presents us with a fantastic opportunity to welcome people into our church whanau. We don't have to go and find them by knocking on doors or meeting them on the streets or doing anything... they just turn up to church with us!
