Star light, shine bright...

To close our service on Christmas Eve, we all sang a song that was taught to us by Gary (one of our Sunday school teachers). A short but very sweet song. We know you will enjoy it! Thanks Gary and Lei'ite (pianist).

Christmas at Tamaki

Emmanuel - God with us was the theme of our Christmas Eve Service this year. It was a lovely evening with most if not all our families present. It was great to catch up with people of our parish who have moved overseas or to another part of NZ - back home for Christmas. Our Sunday school and youth prepared carols, a gameshow, dances, plays and a group song for our parish. The service was enjoyed by all present. Around 10pm - warm hugs were exchanged at the conclusion of our service. Some looking like they would stay catching up in the church carpark right up to midnight!
Glory be to God for all that was shared and celebrated - this the day we remember his birth.
God bless and keep you all safe in his steadfast care.
Have a blessed festive season.

Grade 4 Reflections for 2009

Sadly, the Sunday school teaching year came to a close yesterday. Like the rest of the Sunday school kids, Grade 4 will miss the learning and interaction that takes place every Sunday.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the parents and families of my students. I have enjoyed every single minute of Sunday school this year. Your children are a credit to you parents and you should feel very proud of what they have achieved this year and also for the awesome kids that they are.

Here are some of their thoughts on what has been another fantastic and blessed year for our Sunday school. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year from Grade 4!

Ray and the Grade 4 students.