We have our Christmas service on 14th December which is the perfect opportunity to invite friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to come along and celebrate Christmas together. The kids will be performing a nativity production for us to enjoy. We'll worship together with some carols and we'll enjoy a special Christmas morning tea after the service. If you haven't already invited someone, grab an invitation or 2 this Sunday. If we all aim to bring someone along, imagine the seeds of the Gospel that will be sown this Christmas.

There are also some other ways we can all help make it a success. You could come and help decorate the hall the day before, or maybe make something special to contribute to morning tea. If you'd like to help with either of those things there will be sign up sheets at the service on Sunday or just email me to let me know on east@thestreet.org.nz

Thanks for helping make the most of this incredible opportunity we have to share the message of Jesus with the people in our lives. Let's be praying that the Lord moves powerfully!

It is that time of year again when we put together hampers for people in our community to bless them. This year we will be making 4 hampers for CAP clients in our area. We will also be partnering with Salvation Army, Miramar and Gateway Baptist to make some hampers for Strathmore Community Centre to distribute.

Many of you life groups are teaming up to make a hamper, but you could also make one as an individual, a family, or a group of friends. Click here for more details on what the hamper needs to contain.

If you'd like to make a hamper, please pick one up from the service this Sunday and bring it back to church no later than 7th December.

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.