Kia koutou e te whānau, Northcity Church

Issue TwenTy 2020
PerehITanga rua Tekau
             Worship | Whānau | Mission
  Loving God | Loving Each Other | Loving One Another

Kia koutou e te whānau,
‘As ministers our greatest temptation is towards too many
words. They weaken our faith and make us lukewarm.
Silence is a sacred discipline, a guard of the Holy Spirit’ -
Henri Nouwen
Just breathe. There can be a simplicity to this life. We eat,
sleep, work, play. We all see these things in a different
order in terms of priority. For me, sleep has been a
precious commodity and eating is just something that I
love (alongside coffee...). Just breathe. We so easily get
caught up in the ‘doing’ of life. There is much mahi (work)
that needs to be done. Just breathe. Work is essential, as
is sleeping, eating and playing. The question I’ve been
grappling with is how do I ‘be’. Life is about ‘being’ and
not so much about the ‘doing’. Just breathe.

Last week I had the opportunity to get away and have
space to Breathe. It was glorious. It was precious to have
the time and space for this. But it is not our everyday
reality. Everyday reality so quickly becomes bustle. Can we
slow-down enough to realise the unhealthy nature of this?
Just breathe. The next series we are moving towards is
entitled ‘Healthy Spirituality’. What does healthy
spirituality look like? How can we cultivate practices that
grow our inner world or sacred spaces. Just breathe.
Life can become a trap. Just breathe. My challenge is to
learn to allow silence and space for God to speak. Take the
time to ‘Be’. Listen to what Wairua Tapu is saying. We
can’t listen in the hustle and madness of our everyday. It
requires discipline to stop. Just breathe. What does this
mean for us as a community? What rhythms do we need
in our everyday to enable and encourage silence and
reflection? In prayer, are we allowing the Lord to speak to
us? Take some time this week to ‘Be Still’. Practice silence
and the art of Being. Slow down.... Just breathe.
Much Aroha!

Dave
Here is a link to Donald's devotions from the
morning https://youtu.be/-MK6FVSTxf8 Donald brings us
the second of seven devotions based around the stories of
Jesus and imaginative prayer.

Understanding Systemic Racism
                    in Our Own Land
              Guest Speaker: Sir Mark Solomon
           Saturday 11th July, 7pm at Northcity Church,
                95a Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui
                                 Free Event
             Organized by Te Raranga City Wide Church Network
                With the support of Heads of Denominations
Te Raranga city wide church network have invited Sir Mark Solomon to speak
to the wider church and community on the issues of systemic racism in our
own land. The black lives matter movement around the world has seen an
incredible increase of the demand to face this systemic racism, and rightfully
so. Let’s grow together in awareness and understanding of how this outworks
in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how we might respond with action that
promotes the recognition and honouring of Tangata Whenua, and ultimately
growth into the multicultural nation that Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ the Treaty of
Waitangi provides a framework for. All welcome, nau mai haere mai!

Looking ahead...
     5       10am: Worship; Communion; Dominic speaking ‘We
             know in part and prophesy in part – Dealing with
    July     incompleteness

    12      10am: Worship; Communion; Dave Speaking ‘Jesus, Peter
    July    and a lake.’

•        11th July—Understanding Systemic Racism in our
         Own Land
•        13th July—Elijah House School B (A School
         Cancelled)

Join a Connect Group |                       Connect Groups are the best way
to know and be known at Northcity. They provide an opportunity for
connection, discipleship, and support. Led by a group of passionate leaders
they are a vital part of being whānau at Northcity. Each group has its own
flavour but each reflects the kaupapa of Northcity.
Our groups(fortnightly unless stated) and the hosts for each are as follows:

Tuesday 7:30pm
East Connect – Rangi and Julia Pohatu, Keren Tuirirangi
0223509218 (K), 022 068 6709 (J) or 0204 082 1058
(R) rangipohatu@gmail.com
Wednesday 10am (weekly)
Ladies Connect (Northcity Cafe) – Janice Scott
027 435 4049 janice@northcity.co.nz
Wednesday 7:30pm
Bishopdale Connect – Kahla and Craig Brooks
021 228 1981 (K) or 021 175 1388 (C) thebrooksies@hotmail.com
Papanui Connect – Carmen and Simon Curtis
027 305 8092 (C) or 022 031 5642 (S) carmen.e.curtis@gmail.com
Redwood Connect – Claire and Dave Thompson
021 154 9597 (C) or 021 550 158 (D) daveandclairet@gmail.com
Young Adults Connect (year 13-mid 20s) – Andy and Beks Dickson
027 635 8865 (B) or 027 337 7740 (A) andy@northcity.co.nz
Sunday Lunchtime
Sunday Roast – Matt and Megan Bijl
027 460 0945 (Matt) or 022 370 6457 (Megan) megantapper17@gmail.com
The groups have a variety of styles and flavours, so feel free to have a chat with
the hosts directly, see Dave to find out more, or contact us at
connect@northcity.co.nz and we will be in touch.

Sunday Service Rosters

                                   5 July                     12 July

     Duty Group               Papanui Connect            Redwood Connect

                              Dean & Bronwyn           Ellen Hatherell & April
      Welcome
                                McLennan                     McLennan

   Host Manager /
                               James Parone                John Badcock
       Tithes
       Barista                    Jo Skilton                Sarah Cohen

                           Ashley Taylor + Hannah
       Crèche                                                No Creche
                                   Wright

         NCK                     Tim + Issac                  No NCK

Thank you to those who volunteer for our service rosters each week. You are a
 vital part of our ability to function as we feel called to do. We would love to
speak to anyone who feels that they may like to help in a rostered area. Please
                 see Andy, or email welcome@northcity.co.nz

                    Giving at Northcity
    Thank you to all who give koha generously to Northcity. Please email
 welcome@northcity.co.nz for a tithe number if you do not have one - this
allows you to claim back a third of everything you donate at the end of each
    tax year. Tithe envelopes can be found by the EFTPOS machine in the
   auditorium. Northcity’s bank account number is 02 0816 0113227 000 -
    please include your tithe number when giving by bank transfer, cash,
                             cheque or EFTPOS.

Community Notices
Middleton Grange School |
Enrolments 2021 : Now Open
Character, Excellence, Service for the Glory of God
Closing Dates:       Years 1 - 6 : 21 August 2020
                     (if your child or grandchild turns 5
                     and will start school in 2021, you
                     must apply this year)

Reading with Kids |                    The Northcote School
Reading Mileage programme is one where volunteers from the
local community come in to hear a small group of children
(approximately 4) read individually to increase the fluency of their
reading ability. Northcote School is on Tuckers Rd ( Main North Rd
end).
     Time commitment is one hour per week with somewhat
     flexible times (most likely between 9.30-10.30am or 11-12pm)
     Training will be provided so volunteers know
     some reading teaching strategies prior to the volunteer
     beginning their time in the school
     Any adult volunteering in the school is required to undergo a
     Police Vetting process to ensure the safety of the students in
     the school
Please contact Briarne Oldham -
E: briarne.oldham@northcotechch.school.nz, Ph. 027 460 2575

COVID19 related hardship | Getting the
support to those who need it.
Do you know a household that is going through challenges due to
redundancy, reduced work hours and income, or other hardship
related to COVID19? These people could be friends, family, colleagues,
neighbours, church members,
etc.
Northgate is recompiling their
produce delivery list to ensure
that the produce boxes go to
those with challenges due to
COVID19 (as per MSD criteria).
Raewyn Bell would phone the
person to understand the
challenging circumstances and
get information necessary to deliver the produce box.
Please send an email to raewyn@northgatetrust.co.nz or ph Raewyn on
027 629 6668. Love to hear from you about anybody. Just need a name
and phone number to start with.

Can you help | Spread blessing by delivering
produce boxes in the local community. about an
hour of your time weekly or fortnightly
Raewyn Bell and Edwin Edmonds have been delivering fresh produce
boxes over the last 10 weeks – funded by the government in response
to COVID19.
Would love a couple more people to help with the delivery process.
Pick up about 6 boxes from the church and take a drive around an area
such as Bishopdale, Bryndwr or Harewood and deliver boxes to the
door. It will take about an hour of your time mid to late Thursday
afternoons. I supply the route and delivery addresses and you get to
bless people. Please send an email to raewyn@northgatetrust.co.nz or
ph Raewyn on 027 629 6668.

Family looking for a LONG TERM rental in
December | My daughter Rose and I are returning from
Australia to live in Christchurch from 14 Dec 2020. We are NZ citizens
who have lived in Coffs Harbour Australia for 14yrs.
We are both long term Christians, who serve faithfully in our local
church. I work as a therapeutic masseuse and my daughter is a
beautiful 16yrs old violinist who will be studying. We are looking for
a long term rental or somewhere to stay until we find a place.
Kind regards
Maria and Rose Light
Ph 0406112639 (Australia)
We are looking for a one or two bedroom
granny flat/apartment/house to rent in
Christchurch. We are honest, reliable, hard
working Christians who don't smoke, drink
or party. We keep our home tidy and
immaculately clean. We have excellent references.

Releasing Monday July 6, Episode 9 - Blair Ashdowne.

Community
                             Development Worker
•     Support wh nau and communities to realise their full potential
•     Christian values and diverse cultural demographic focus
•     Part-Time Role - 20 hours Per Week
The Neighbourhood Trust (NHT) is the community arm of St Albans Baptist
Church in Christchurch. Supported by the Church and by a variety of
philanthropic organisations the Trust delivers services to families and wh nau in
the Mairehau and St Albans communities. NHT run a number of successful
projects and initiatives, including The Mairehau Project, Golden Connections for
senior members of our community, OSCAR, and a very busy Foodbank.
The Community Development Worker will primarily work with children, parents
and wh nau to support them to live their best lives and reach their full potential.
The focus of the role is to build collaborative, trusting and meaningful
relationships with individuals, wh nau and whole communities empowering
them to bring about meaningful social change. To do this you will act as a link
between communities and a range of service providers, volunteer services and
schools to support individuals and wh nau to develop wh nau plans in order to
overcome challenges, build networks, and encourage connections within the
community.
To be successful in this role you will likely have experience in community
development or social development and well-established community networks.
You will have proven relationship management skills, enjoy connecting with the
community and be passionate about empowering and encouraging individuals
along their transformative journey of change and growth. You will have
demonstrated experience successfully connecting with vulnerable individuals,
family and wh nau across all cultural demographics including M ori and Pacifika.
Commitment to Christian kaupapa and lived experience of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
are desirable.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping
others and looking to be part of a small dedicated team driven to empowering
positive community outcomes.
TO APPLY:
Please apply in confidence by emailing your application to recruitment@three-
sixty.co.nz
Confidential enquiries can be made to Natalie Thain on 027 245 9535 or Lara
McConachy on 021 680 443.

Position Available: Christian Education Network CEO
The Christian Education Network (Canterbury) is seeking a CEO.
The network, established in 2005, is a unique and respected collective of non-
denominational Christian state integrated schools with a vision of “Standing and working
together to provide excellent all-round Christian education”.
Following 15 years of significant progress in growing the quality and quantity of provision
through an exemplary working relationship with the Ministry of Education, the network has
developed an exciting new Strategic Plan (2020-2030) and welcomes applications from
leaders able to work successfully with schools and the Ministry advocating and promoting
Christian Education to advance the plan.
This is a part time position, with flexible hours.
Start date by negotiation.
To receive an application pack, contact Marrianne Reinders
m.reinders@middleton.school.nz
Applications Close 17 July
The Christian Education Network (CEN) is a network of non-denominational State-
integrated Christian schools, primarily in the Canterbury area, though it does include some
associate members from further afield in the South Island. Its vision is “Standing and
working together to provide excellent all-round Christian education”.
Strategic Goals 2020-2030

1. Strengthening and building of (Christian) Special Character by focussing on philosophy,
people and practices

2. Expanding Christian education by enhancing awareness of Christian education as a
choice and affordability

3. Growing influence in the educational sphere by being pioneering, well-informed and
connected, and future focused.
Chief Executive Officer

•   Purpose of role is to facilitate the work of the CEN in implementing its vision

•    Responsibilities include overseeing implementation of the strategic and annual plans;
building and maintaining excellent relationships across all stakeholders, and with
government agencies and other organisations working for Christian schools; overseeing
‘business as usual’.
Type of person we’re looking for – Christian with high level of biblical literacy and a
discerning mind, strong people and networking skills, assertive advocate, able to work
independently and with initiative within delegated authority, advanced written and
communication skills

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                    Giving at Northcity

    Thank you to all who give koha generously to Northcity. Please email
 welcome@northcity.co.nz for a tithe number if you do not have one - this
allows you to claim back a third of everything you donate at the end of each
    tax year. Tithe envelopes can be found by the EFTPOS machine in the
   auditorium. Northcity’s bank account number is 02 0816 0113227 000 -
                 please include your tithe number when giving.

Glossary
We want to encourage the use and understanding of te reo Māori
in New Zealand and within Northcity. Here is a small glossary of Te
    Reo words and phrases used throughout our newsletters.
If you would like to contribute to this glossary or we have made an
    error, please let us know by emailing voice@northcity.co.nz

               Kotahitanga                 Unity
               Haukāinga                  Home
               Whānau                     Family
               Aroha                        Love