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2024-12-29 - Words for the Beginning - Don't forget to laugh - Christmas 2
The birth of Christ brings good news of great joy to all people, which is cause for celebration. On this Sunday after Christmas, we encourage you to be playful, to not take yourself too seriously, to laugh. For laughter is like hope-it has a ripple effect. It’s one of many ways we live and share the good news.
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2024 Christmas - Words for the beginning - Love knows your name
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Christ’s birth makes the vastness of God personal. The God who made the seas and the stars is also the God who made your beautiful hair and your striking eyes. The God of creation takes on flesh, which means you are fully known. When the angels visit the shepherds in the fields, their message is global but also personal: “To you . . . a savior is born.” This birth is good news for everyone, esp...
2024-12-22 - Advent 4 - Words for the beginning - Hope is worth the risk
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Hope is vulnerable and can feel like a tremendous risk, especially if you’ve experienced loss or trauma. But Mary shows us a resilient hope that takes risks-she risks her body to bear a son who will become the hope of her people. Similarly, Joseph makes a risky choice to stay with Mary; dismissing her quietly would have kept him safe. But instead, he chooses hope. He chooses to trust the angel,...
2024-12-15 - Advent 3 - Words for the beginning - Do the good that is yours to do
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As John the Baptist is teaching about bearing good fruit, the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers ask him, “What, then, should we do?” His answer to each group is slightly different, but ultimately the same: “Do the good that is yours to do.” We can each bear good fruit through acts of justice and righteousness. We can all be what Isaiah calls “repairers of the breach” by satisfying the needs ...
2024-12-08 - Advent 2 - Words for the beginning - We can't go alone
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One of life’s most essential lessons is that we are never meant to go alone. And yet, modern culture pushes us more and more into lonely silos. If Ruth had followed her culture’s norms, she would have gone home to her family of origin after her husband died, but instead, she commits herself to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Together they form a new family and covenant. Ruth and Naomi travel together...
2024-12-01 - Advent 1 - Words for the beginning - You are a blessing
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This week we begin the church year, with our first Sunday in advent. Our overall theme for advent is Words for the beginning. Our weekly themes are: - You are a blessing - We can't go alone - Do the good that is yours to do - Hope is worth the risk - Love knows your name - Don’t forget to laugh - The road isn’t straight Mary is described as “blessed among women” (Luke 1:28). She is neither weal...
2024-11-24 - Intergenerational 4 - Joy together
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This week is our last in our Intergenerational series where we have reminded ourselves of our call to be an intentionally intergenerational community. Psalm 145 says: "Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds." We join together to fulfill Psalm 145, and the many other scriptures that guide us to worship, pray and remember our stories together. Last week we loo...
2024-11-17 - Intergenerational 3 - Accommodating others
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In our first two weeks on intergenerational ministry we looked at why we join together across the ages. We join together to fulfill Psalm 145:Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds.This week we look at the how.And in the how, we discover the key isn’t what we do, but how we do it, or to put it another way, what our posture is.When running there are efficient...
2024-11-10 - iGen 2 - Upside down Kingdom of God
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Our focus this week is the Upside Down Kingdom of God. In our Gospel (Matthew 19:13-14) we hear: "Some people brought their children to Jesus, so that he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don’t try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God’s kingdom.”Jesus v...
2024-11-03 - Intergenerational 1 - Why we gather
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As we continue to explore our future direction for St Mary by the Sea we are going to be reminding ourselves of the call we have as St Mary by the Sea to become an intentionally intergenerational community. This is a call that the vestry explored several years ago and now we are taking the opportunity to look at what it means, what it looks like, to be genuinely, intentionally and authentically...
2024-10-27 - 5 Marks of Mission - Transform
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This week we in our mission statement series we look at Transform - To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliationSignup to our newsletter here:newsletter@stmary.co.nzstmary.co.nz/newsletter/Facebook stmarybytheseanzInstagram stmarybytheseaTwitter StMaryByTheSea
2024-10-20 - 5 Marks of Mission - Tend
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This week we in our mission statement series we look at Tend - To respond to human need by loving service. Signup to our newsletter here: newsletter@stmary.co.nz stmary.co.nz/newsletter/ Facebook stmarybytheseanz Instagram stmarybythesea Twitter StMaryByTheSea
2024-10-13 - 5 Marks of Mission - Teach
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This week in our mission statement series we look at teach - to teach, baptise and nurture new believers. Signup to our newsletter here: newsletter@stmary.co.nz stmary.co.nz/newsletter/ Facebook stmarybytheseanz Instagram stmarybythesea Twitter StMaryByTheSea
2024-10-06 - 5 Marks of Mission - Tell
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This week we look at Tell, and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom. Signup to our newsletter here: newsletter@stmary.co.nz stmary.co.nz/newsletter/ Facebook stmarybytheseanz Instagram stmarybythesea Twitter StMaryByTheSea
2024-09-29 - Marks of Mission - Treasure
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This week we begin a new series on the Anglican Marks of Mission to remind us of what is means to be a missional church. The Marks of Mission were developed by the World Council of Christian Church and then adopted by the Anglican Communion. They are our commitment to an understanding of God’s holistic and integral mission. They are: Treasure - To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, ...
2024-09-22 - Season of Creation 4 - Mountains
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2024-09-22 - Season of Creation 4 - Mountains
2024-09-15 - Season of Creation 3 - Sky
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2024-09-15 - Season of Creation 3 - Sky
2024-09-08 - Season of Creation 2 - Humanity
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2024-09-08 - Season of Creation 2 - Humanity
2024-09-01 - Season of Creation 1 - Planet Earth
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2024-09-01 - Season of Creation 1 - Planet Earth
2024-08-25 - Stay and remain faithful
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2024-08-25 - Stay and remain faithful
2024-08-18 - Never alone - Communion
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2024-08-18 - Never alone - Communion
2024-08-11 - The power of actions - grumbling
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2024-08-11 - The power of actions - grumbling
2024-08-04 - Lessons in missing the point
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2024-08-04 - Lessons in missing the point
2024-07-28 - There is enough
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2024-07-28 - There is enough
2024-07-21 - Come away with me
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2024-07-21 - Come away with me
2024-07- 14 - Sent to announce peace
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2024-07- 14 - Sent to announce peace
2024-07-07 - Rejected and sent
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2024-07-07 - Rejected and sent
2024-06-30 - Healing touch
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2024-06-30 - Healing touch
2024-06-23 - Calming the storms of life
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2024-06-23 - Calming the storms of life
2024-06-16 - Samuel - The call and anointing of David
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2024-06-16 - Samuel - The call and anointing of David

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  • @AnneTakahe
    @AnneTakahe 8 днів тому

    Thanks for a lovely reflection. A very happy Christmas to all at St Mary from Anne and Rodney in Taupo

    • @dionblundell9733
      @dionblundell9733 8 днів тому

      Thanks Anne and Rodney. Merry Christmas to you both from us here too

  • @MargaretRocard
    @MargaretRocard 4 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 6 місяців тому

    THANK GOD. AMEN!

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 6 місяців тому

    THANK GOD. AMEN!

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 7 місяців тому

    THANK GOD. AMEN!

  • @dionblundell9733
    @dionblundell9733 7 місяців тому

    Welcome to worship today

  • @dionblundell9733
    @dionblundell9733 8 місяців тому

    Welcome to worship today as we look at Jesus prayer in John 17

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 8 місяців тому

    THANK GOT. AMEN.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 8 місяців тому

    THANK GOD. AMEN.

  • @peterottohoffmann1448
    @peterottohoffmann1448 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the very nice Gospel Service on Palm Sunday it was heart warming for me since I was confirmed 1958 in Essen Germany on this day.🙏🙏

  • @dionblundell9733
    @dionblundell9733 9 місяців тому

    Happy birthday Peter

  • @peterottohoffmann1448
    @peterottohoffmann1448 9 місяців тому

    Good morning, I am very excited to be part of this Premiere, hearty Greetings from Invercargill, Southland New Zealand.🙏🙏

  • @AnneTakahe
    @AnneTakahe Рік тому

    A great presentation. Happy Christmas to all at St Mary by the Sea

  • @RyanWaddingham
    @RyanWaddingham Рік тому

    Thanks all at St Mary’s great message

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    THANK GOD. AMEN.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank GOD. AMEN.

  • @findleybingham4047
    @findleybingham4047 2 роки тому

    💘 【p】【r】【o】【m】【o】【s】【m】

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God. AMEN.

  • @andersonchen8557
    @andersonchen8557 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Hopefully my project will be great!!!

    • @stmarybythesea
      @stmarybythesea 2 роки тому

      Great to have you with us. Hope it goes well. Take care, Dion

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God. AMEN.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God. Amen.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God. AMEN.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God for everything you gave us. AMEN.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Good Morning~ Peace be with you.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thank God. Amen.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Thanks Jesus for the second and more chances. Amen.

  • @kainelee3258
    @kainelee3258 2 роки тому

    Always Thank God. Amen.

  • @AnneTakahe
    @AnneTakahe 3 роки тому

    Fantastically creative- loved the inventiveness in the Lego story. Congrats to the whole family

    • @stmarybythesea
      @stmarybythesea 3 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to give Feedback Anne. Always nice to hear we hit the mark. We love the opportunity to express creativity too. Dion.

  • @jordanjuliemorris7818
    @jordanjuliemorris7818 3 роки тому

    Our family discovered St Mary's by the Sea during lockdown, and it's been so life-giving for us. Thank you!

    • @stmarybythesea
      @stmarybythesea 3 роки тому

      Hi Jordan and Julie. Thanks for letting us know. We're so pleased it is life-giving. We try our best to be authentic. We have a weekly newsletter that goes out. You can singup here: stmary.co.nz/newsletter and that will keep you in the loop. May God bless you in your journey. Dion

  • @carlynewman4948
    @carlynewman4948 3 роки тому

    thank you so much, for this beautiful service. Watched it much later than the live broadcast

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 3 роки тому

    Very good service. very encouraging and enlightening. Thank you. Rob and Liz

  • @jonathangale7191
    @jonathangale7191 3 роки тому

    Lovely service, Dion

  • @lizstewart2476
    @lizstewart2476 4 роки тому

    Just love the end of the blessing: "May the protection of God comfort us, may the courage of Jesus sustain us, may the tenderness of the Spirit embrace us." Thank you for your peaceful, healing ministry ~ it is much appreciated. Liz

  • @margaretrocard426
    @margaretrocard426 4 роки тому

    Thanks. Margaret Rocard

  • @sapatitima5960
    @sapatitima5960 4 роки тому

    Faafetai tele, thank you for the beautiful service and spiritual message. Have a blessed week to you all!

  • @paulsaunders8808
    @paulsaunders8808 4 роки тому

    Cool vid, looking forward to seeing more uploads! You could use smzeus . c o m it’s the best way to grow your channel quickly!

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Lovely service again...thank you and have a great week! Lizx

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Sorry, can't find the link to the survery. Liz

    • @stmarybythesea
      @stmarybythesea 4 роки тому

      Hi Robert, sorry I didn't see this comment. I didn't get a notification about it. Our survey is here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L7DYX36

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Another lovely service ~ loved the bit about the marriage, Dion. Liz

  • @nanetterandall4214
    @nanetterandall4214 4 роки тому

    Thank you. - that was very comforting, Nanette

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Thank you ~ very uplifting! Liz

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Lovely service of simplicity and peace! Loved the video of the road to Emmaus ~ very well done. Lizx

  • @robertstewart1926
    @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

    Lovely service ~ loved the part about Thomas ~ Rob agrees with you absolutely about his being a man of faith. He says Thomas must have been brave too, as he was not locked up in the room with the other disciples when Jesus first visited them.

    • @dionblundell9733
      @dionblundell9733 4 роки тому

      "Thomas must have been brave too, as he was not locked up in the room with the other disciples when Jesus first visited them." I love that thought! Hope I remember it next time I talk on Thomas. I wonder what he was doing?

    • @robertstewart1926
      @robertstewart1926 4 роки тому

      It says the disciples were afraid and locked the door because of it so I can only assume he was not as afraid as the others; otherwise was he was on a very urgent 'mission' that over-rode his fear! I did like your thought that he knew what he wanted and was able to ask for it! Great to be able to share insights, despite the lock-down. So glad we have only one more week and hopefully only 2 weeks of Level 3. Have a really good week, Dion! Liz

  • @margaretrocard426
    @margaretrocard426 4 роки тому

    Thank you. Very moving.

  • @malcolmscott651
    @malcolmscott651 4 роки тому

    Hi Guys Great to share in the worship and reflection from Mahurangi East Malcolm and Penny XX

  • @sarahharris5359
    @sarahharris5359 4 роки тому

    Great work guys

  • @jeancoomer5572
    @jeancoomer5572 4 роки тому

    Hi all, Blessed to be back safely and to worship with you in this new way

  • @AnglicanYouthMinistries
    @AnglicanYouthMinistries 4 роки тому

    Thank you all. Enjoyed that

  • @sapatitima5960
    @sapatitima5960 4 роки тому

    Good morning church family

    • @stmarybythesea
      @stmarybythesea 4 роки тому

      Hi Sapati, great to have you and your whanau with us. Dion