March 20 — 27
Sunday Services 23 March
Join us at our 9am, 11am or 6pm service as we spend time worshipping God with singing, open the bible together, and share a time of connection with others in our RCC whānau.
This week we focus on mission with our Global Mission Service. Paul Somerville, Director of Empower, is sharing in our 9am & 11am services from Luke 10:25-27 and 1 John 3:16. Empower was one of our VIG projects last year and we'll hear from Paul how ministry is going with youth in El Salvador. Emma Broughton is sharing in our 6pm service from Philippians 4:10-14. Emma was part of our short-term mission team to Burundi last year. We're looking forward to hearing what Paul and Emma have prepared to share with us.
We'll be thrilled to welcome you!
Our 11am service will be livestreamed starting at the talk on:
Riccarton Community Church - YouTube
Riccarton Community Church - Facebook
Women's Walk Sat 29 March
Join us for a walk and afternoon tea on Sat 29 March. We're looking forward to the opportunity to connect with other women and encourage one another to seek God's kingdom first in our every day lives.
If walking is not your preferred activity then please feel free to join us at 3pm for afternoon tea. Details are:
Walk time/place – Meet at 1:30pm Halswell Quarry at Findlay Picnic area. We will begin walking at 1:45pm.
Afternoon Tea time/place – 3pm at 42 Findlay Avenue, Halswell.
RSVP by Thursday the 27th March to Kathkw@rcc.co.nz
Football & Picnic Sun 30 March
Calling football players and sideline supporters! Join us from 1pm at Ferrier Park, Avonhead on Sunday 30 March. Bring a picnic lunch, there’s a kids playground, and we’ll put on a free sausage sizzle. The football match is open to anyone 14+ to play, and there will also be a small field social match for kids. Thanks to Matt Meek & Matteus Zintl for organising some competitive fun. Dust of your boots and come along. Contact Matt for more info or to register interest.mm@rcc.co.nz
Men's Breakfast Sat 5 April
Our next Men's Breakfast is 8am Saturday 5 April in the youth hall.
Join with the men of the church to enjoy a cooked breakfast and a panel discussion on the journey through everyday life and faith.
Cost is $10 - deposit this into our RCC bank account 010819–0036589–00. Email Kath to sign up kw@rcc.co.nz
Vision Impact Giving
Vision Impact Giving (VIG) is our ‘over and above’ regular giving for special projects. Each year we prayerfully select two to three projects that make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to our church vision moving forward. Over the years many exciting and life changing projects have been supported both in New Zealand and throughout the world. Over the last 17 years more than $1.5 million has been raised through VIG.
This year our projects are:
• Training Next Generation of Leaders in Africa
• Next Generation CDN Trust Community Youth Worker
• Upgrading the Auditorium Entrance
Contributions of any amount are welcome and can deposited into our RCC bank account 010819–0036589–00 (Reference: Your Name VIG) from now until 31 March.