Prayer for Middle East

Through our ‘In The End’ series we dived into the theology of God's plan and purposes for the Jewish people. But the backdrop to the series is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. As a church we want to do more than give good theology, we want to do what we can practically to help make a difference - this includes financially giving and prayer.

So we're inviting the church to meet together to pray into the conflict in the Middle East across three dates in October and November.

Let's join together and pray for peace, for justice, for healing and for God's kingdom to break through in a profound way. All welcome. No RSVP necessary.

All prayer meetings are 730pm-830pm in Willis Room in the Life Centre at 21 Hania Street.

Dates: Monday 6 October, Thursday 23 October, Monday 3 November

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Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement supporting Christ-followers to fulfil their God-given calling. The conference is for anyone with an interest in faith and business - people who are curious about the connections between business and faith or experienced as a Christian in business and everything in between.

It will equip and inspire. This year the conference will bring recognisable names like Bear Grylls, John Erwin (House of David), Francis Chan and more.

When is it? Friday 19th September 2:30pm - 6:00pm (note the timing of our watch party is different to the website's timing)

Where? The Life Centre - 21 Hania Street

What to expect? Approx. three and a half hours of short videos in A-level production quality. A couple of opportunities to chat and take a bio break.

How to register? Go to the main conference page to find out more (https://faithdrivenentrepreneurconference.org/), click to join a watch party (not online), search for Wellington and choose the first option. Then register with the code JOINFDE25.

or

Or go directly to our unique registration page (https://faithdrivenmovements.swoogo.com/Wellington25) and register with the code JOINFDE25.

We have ten free tickets! Contact Nina, email@ninafountain.com to enquire

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Job Vacancy - Location Pastor: Night

We're seeking a faith-filled and highly organised person to fill the Location Pastor role for the Night Location.

The position is available from December 2025, as Emma Roche steps into motherhood. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership and pastoral gifting under the guidance of Senior Pastors, Simon and Jenny Gill.

To apply or for more information please email office@thestreet.org.nz

Applications close 21st September

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Kids Zone - September

Kids Zone Continues through the Parables series. The 7th of September is Father’s Day and we take a look at the parable of the Prodigal Son. On the 14th and 21st we look at the parables of the Unmerciful Servant and the Good Samaritan.

Kids Zone Junior also begins the month with a Father’s Day focus on the Prodigal Son. Then finishes the ‘I Can Love Others’ mini series looking at the stories of The Hole In The Roof and The First Church.

September ends with the first week of school holidays when we take a break from our regular Kids Zone programme.

Mel LienertHutt, east, Mtvic, porirua, west
Can you help?

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

Support Miramar Central School

Miramar Central School is fundraising to help send their Year 5 & 6 students to camp at the end of the year. They are selling frozen donuts for $24 per dozen. If you would like to order some, please complete the order form before 29th August and email to office@miramarcentral.school.nz 

Instead of the student name and class just write "The Street Church". You can either pay by cash or eftpos in the school office or you can pay via bank transfer using the following information:

Miramar Central School
12-3481-0042642-00
Reference - Purchasers Name
Particulars - Donuts

The school will inform you of the date you will need to pick up the donuts once they have placed the final order. You will need to pick the donuts up on that date as they are frozen.

What a great way for us to show our love and appreciation to this school!

Order form

Donut flavours

Gunilla Jenseneast
Donation for Anglican Missions to support the Diocese of Jerusalem

As a church we will be making a donation of $3000 to Anglican Mission to support the Diocese of Jerusalem and the hospital they run in Gaza city.

We believe this will be a way of helping to make a tangible difference, with some assurance that help will reach the people that need it. They provide medical care, clinics for children and emergency services in the midst of damage to their infrastructure and a shortage of supplies. They are on the ground, serving the people of Gaza right now, also offering Bibles to those who want one.

If you would like to also make a donation to this work you can click the button below

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Spiritual Health Survey - a reminder

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.

School Holiday - Kids Camps

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!

Kids Camps - September school holidays

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)

Click here to read about SUNZ (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 registration dates and information for future camps, please contact these organisations so you don't miss out. Often camp registrations fill up quickly!

Sometimes, cost can be a barrier to attending camps. Both these organisations have support for this if needed.

Together - Save The Date

Together is a significant moment as all Locations gather in one place to worship.Save the date now - 12th October, 10am - 12pm - registrations open September 7th

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Kids Zone - August

Kids Zone Continues exploring the Lord’s prayer through ‘Your Will Be Done’ and ‘Give us, Forgive us’.
The last two weeks in August they begin a new series focussed on the Parables Jesus taught through the Gospels.

Kids Zone Junior finishes the ‘God Created Me’ mini series looking at the story from 1 Samuel: A Good Heart and then runs through the ‘I Can Love Jesus’ mini series through the stories Daniel and the Lions Den, Fiery Furnace and Lovely Thoughts. The last week in August they look at The Lame Man to uncover how they can love others.

Right Now Media

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!

Spiritual Health Survey

As a church seeking to help one another become total followers of Jesus Christ, our annual Spiritual Health Survey helps us check in on how we’re going. Some people find this to be a helpful moment for personal reflection. 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. The link to this year’s survey will be included in the Senior Pastor Monthly Update that will land in your inbox on August 4th.

Gunilla Jenseneast
CAP Fundraising Dinner

Christians Against Poverty is a not-for-profit organisation which operates entirely on donations from generous sponsors and financial supporters. To continue their incredible mahi bringing hope and an end to financial chaos across New Zealand, CAP hosts a fundraising dinner in Wellington. This dinner is one of the key ways CAP raises financial support, and is an evening of delicious food and inspiring celebrations and testimonies! If CAP is something you are interested in financially supporting and would like to find out more, you are invited to the Dinner on 26th July. RSVPs should be sent to www.capnz.org/wellington by Monday 21st July.

Gunilla Jenseneast
Prayer Room

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The Prayer Room at 21 Hania Street is open 24/7 for you to book a one-off or regular prayer slot!

We know that prayer is THE most important thing we can be doing as a church community. Pete Grieg, the founder of 24/7 Prayer, said:

”I'm actually not into prayer. I’m into Jesus, so we talk.
I don’t believe in the power of prayer. I believe in the power of God.
So I ask for his help. A lot.”

We agree!

Mel LienertAll
Meals on Wheels - bless the community opportunity

Meals on Wheels is a NZ wide community service providing meals to people who are unable to prepare their own meals. In Wellington it is overseen by Capital Coast Health and the meals are delivered by community volunteers. St Aidan's have been providing the volunteers for the route on the Peninsula for a number of years, but their team has recently reduced in size and they're struggling to fill all the roster slots.

The need is for two people (one to drive and one to deliver), one Wednesday a month, to pick up the meals at 11am, deliver them to the homes on the route and return the empty containers. It takes about 1 hour in total, including pick up and return. They are also looking for anyone available to fill in when volunteers are away or sick.

If this is something you are interested in, please talk to Jenny or email east@thestreet.org.nz

Gunilla Jenseneast