Our vision as a church is to become a Disciple-making movement transforming Wellington and the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. As part of that we are partnering with Operation Christmas Child this year to send a Christmas gift to a child overseas, including an opportunity to hear about Jesus.

How can you be involved? Pick up a printed shoe box from a service in the next couple of weeks and a leaflet which has all the instructions. You will need to decide if you are packing for a boy or a girl, and pick an age range, then fill the box with some fun Christmas gifts. Write a card and include a photo of yourselves, and then drop the shoe box off at church on Sunday 19th October. You’ll also need to make a donation to Operation Christmas Child of $12.50 which contributes to the sorting and delivery of the boxes.

The boxes from New Zealand predominantly go to churches in Fiji. The churches there distribute them to children in their community, and every child that receives a box is invited to attend a 12 week discipleship program. Operation Christmas Child says that half the children that attend these courses make decisions for Jesus! What an opportunity this gives us to empower local churches to make disciples in their own countries! Watch this video to see the impact you could have by making a box.

So please get involved. Pick up a box at one of our East services, or contact Jenny to arrange to collect one at another time. east@thestreet.org.nz

There is a couple that come to the Wednesday night dinners at Strathmore Community Centre that have asked if we have anyone that may be able to help them. The husband has a brain injury and the wife is his full-time carer. She asked us if there is anyone from our church who would be willing to go and spend time with the husband to give her a break maybe one morning a week. Any amount of time you could give would be a help for them, even if it was just a one-off. If this is something you think you could help with, or you'd just like to know more, please email east@thestreet.org.nz

Just a quick reminder to fill in the annual Spiritual Health Survey.
As a church seeking to help one another become total followers of Jesus Christ, this survey helps us check in on how we’re going. As a church, it enables us to celebrate overall progress and identify areas that need investment. It can take as little as 10 minutes to complete and the more people who take part, the more useful the results, so every response matters. Click here. Please fill in the form before August 26th.

Parents - are you looking for things to do in the school holidays? Christian kids camps are a fabulous option! Kids build incredible friendships, enjoy loads of fun and have the opportunity to grow closer to Jesus through teaching and times of worship and prayer. Two of the camps we are familiar with are El Rancho in Waikanae and SUNZ (Scripture Union New Zealand)
Sometimes, cost can be a barrier to attending camps. Both these organisations have support for this if needed.
Click here to read about the SUNZ cap (for kids in school years 6-8)
Click here to read about El Rancho (for kids aged 8-12, and leadership opportunities for 14+)
If you would like to receive up-coming registration dates and information for future camps, please contact these organisations so you don't miss out. Often camp registrations fill up quickly!

As an organisation we have access to Right Now Media, an incredible online tool with over 20,000 Bible Study videos. The studies range from specific books of the Bible through to topics such as relationships, parenting, doubt, suffering, those pitched at children and much, much more. If you have not already accessed Right Now Media, you can sign up here now. If you have forgotten this tool is available, you can dive back in at any time. You may even see some familiar faces on a couple of the video studies available. Email families@thestreet.org.nz if you spot a video The Street Church has published, and we will send you a chocolate fish!

Mind Health are offering a 50% discount for new adult clients over August. If this is the year you've thought about changing some things in your life or wondered about talking to a counsellor, this could be a helpful encouragement to take the first step. Click here for more details and to book.

As part of our In The End series through the book of Revelation - we are holding three evening meetings for anyone wanting to dive a little deeper into some of the areas that often create questions. There is no need to register for these - simply turn up ready to lean in and learn. Come independently, with a friend or with your Life Group.

What about Israel? with Jerram Watts August 13
Who is the Antichrist? with Aidan Meerman August 27
In The End Q&A with Jerram, Aidan & James Rees-Thomas September 10

All are 7:30pm - 9pm in the Worship Centre, 9 Hania Street. Mt Victoria

At The Street we're passionate about transforming Wellington and the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. If you'd like to find out more about who we support and how you can be more involved, visit thestreet.org.nz/make-a-difference or email missions@thestreet.org.nz to subscribe to our missions newsletter.