This week has been an incredibly sad week for all New Zealanders. We have been saddened by the loss of 7 lives at Mangatepopo. This includes Tony McClean, son of Baptist pastor at EastView Baptist Church, John and Jeanette McClean. We have been encouraged by the Christian witness seen on our TV screens. We have been saddened and angered by the discovery of the body of Marie Davis here in Christchurch.
Our Sunday morning service will allow time for us to pray together in the light of the events of this week. We will explore the question that must be on many lips - "where is God?" by using the Psalms of the Bible. We will have two large cards, for any who want to sign, and to send to John and Jeanette McClean and to Elim Christian School.
On Sunday evening, when more of our teenagers are present, we will allow time to pray together for the family of Marie Davis. Similarly, we will have a large card for any who want to sign, and to send to her family.
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Steve Taylor
for Opawa Pastoral team