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Today is an all age combined service, we welcome young and old to be with us, all together in Church this morning. That is part of the theme of today’s message - that God’s Kingdom is for everyone.



Acts 8:26-40



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This week we look at a passage from Luke, where Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection.



In a world that put’s so many questionable leaders on pedestals, we reflect on the challenge it can be to remain humble, honest and true to your beliefs, and we are encouraged to remember that the Messiah, whom God wants to rule the world, was broken, bruised and humble.



Luke 24:36-48



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This first week after Easter we hear the story of one of Jesus’ disciples Thomas. Thomas is best known for his doubting. It is encouraging to realise that even Jesus’ closest followers had their doubts.



It’s ok to have doubts - it’s even better when you face them head on and choose to look for answers.



John 20:19-31



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Today is Easter Sunday and we break down the story of Easter in this special all age service before taking Communion together.

As the British Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: “Hope is the quiet certainty that, in Christ, all things will one day be made right, even if we don’t know how yet.”

John 20:1-18



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Today is Palm Sunday, where we remember Jesus coming into Jerusalem and the crowds welcoming him. Then we turn to the story of Easter, and while it has become familiar, the story of Jesus’ death is incredibly powerful and moving.



John 12:12-16



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This Sunday we hear from Guest Speaker Matt Maslin, who is curate at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.



Matt talks to us about the meaning of Christs calling, in a world of chaos and a culture of comfort.



“The greater question is not whether we are willing to suffer, but will we risk being fully alive?” Mark Scandrette, Practicing the Way of Jesus; Life Together in the Kingdom of Love



John 12: 20-23



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