Kia ora e te whānau, Simon and I are so excited to be back serving at East as Location Pastors, and as we step back into the role we just wanted to write a short note to you all about practically what it will look like in the near future. In case you weren't at the service last Sunday, we thanked and prayed for Dan and Hannah, and Simon and I were commissioned into the role. We shared that we will be doing it on a part time basis (6 hours/week each) and so we are continuing to lean into the great team culture Dan and Hannah have built. That means we lead alongside a growing Leadership Team, where every person plays the part that they have the capacity and the gifting to play.

Simon will continue to be involved in supporting at Mt Vic and will be at East 2 out of 4 Sundays until the end of the year, with a view to that being 3 out of 4 from the start of next year. I (Jenny) will continue to be at East 3 out of 4 Sundays and will use the other Sunday to visit and support other Locations across the city.

We are so expectant and hopeful for this next season of East's journey and we know that as we continue to press into prayer, our God will do more than we can ask or imagine. So happy to be on this journey with you all.

Much love, Simon and Jenny

CAP Hampers 2024

The Street Church partners with Christians Against Poverty to help people in Wellington get out of unmanageable debt while at the same time sharing the life-changing message of Jesus with them! Each year, we as a church congregation donate vouchers and treats to make up Christmas hampers that get given to CAP clients around the Wellington region.

To participate, please collect a box from your local service or the church office. Fill it with some goodies and special treats and return by 24th Nov. 

We provide you with a box to fill (please don’t wrap anything). Fill each box with:

1. Handwritten Card

2. Treats to the value of $50

3. A $50 Warehouse voucher

 Points to note:

• No alcohol, although other beverages are fine eg. sparkling grape juice

• No money

• Nothing perishable.

IMPORTANT DATES:

3 and 10 November- Empty boxes available for collection
17 and 24 November -  boxes to be returned to your location.

We hope you have fun putting this together, and we value the prayers that you offer up for the client you are blessing. 

To make a donation towards a hamper, use the reference ‘‘CAPHAMP'' (no tax receipt issued for this donation):
E Street Association 02-1269-0016157-25

Simon and Jenny have had on their hearts a desire to run a prayer gathering overlooking parliament. This area seems to be the epicentre of the darkness in our city and we want to contend for God to move right in the middle of it.
You are invited to join a weekly prayer gathering from 12-1pm on Thursdays (from 24th Oct) in the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. This will take place in the Flag Tower over looking parliament. If you work, study, play or live in the city - come for any or all of it, as your schedule allows. It’ll also be open to other churches with a focus on praying for the city, nation and world

If you want to grow in leadership ability, deepen your faith, and explore ministry, our 2025 Internship Programme might be for you! The programme runs part-time from January to December, offering hands-on experience in ministry while you develop your knowledge of God’s Word. Whatever your age or stage of life, if you're looking for an opportunity to grow and serve, we encourage you to prayerfully consider applying. For more information or to apply, email internships@thestreet.org.nz. Applications close Monday, November 11, so get in quick!

We are sending a team on a short-term missions experience trip to Thailand in November 2025! The trip is for anyone who senses a call to missions, or is curious and simply wants to experience what it could be like. The trip will spend a week in Bangkok and a week in the far north of Thailand. Expressions of interest are now open until November 17 - simply email missions@thestreet.org.nz and say you are keen to find out more. A formal application process will follow.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news for our Youth and Intermediate age ministry!

God has certainly gone before us and provided abundantly as we welcome Peter Crosson as our new Youth Pastor. Pete has a strong sense of calling to this role and is passionate about discipling and leading young people. He brings valuable experience, currently serving as a Youth Pastor in Island Bay and in wider Youth Ministry over a number of years. We are excited to see how God will work through him alongside both the Squad and Massive teams, and also as he works alongside our Locations to see our young people becoming multiplying disciple-makers.

Pete is currently finishing up his university studies and wrapping up a part-time youth role at another church, which he will continue until the end of the year. In the meantime, Jenny, Piper, and the rest of the team have a great plan in place to keep things running smoothly until Pete can join us full time.

We look forward to the future of our youth ministry and are confident that it is in good hands. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

If you want to grow in leadership ability, deepen your faith, and explore ministry, our 2025 Internship Programme might be for you!

The programme runs part-time from January to December, offering hands-on experience in ministry while you develop your knowledge of God’s Word. Whatever your age or stage of life, if you're looking for an opportunity to grow and serve, we encourage you to prayerfully consider applying.

For more information or to apply, email internships@thestreet.org.nz. Applications close Monday, November 11, so get in quick!

We are sending a team on a short-term missions experience trip to Thailand in November 2025! The trip is for anyone who is exploring a call to missions, or is curious and simply wants to experience what cross-cultural missions could look like and see what God is doing in an overseas context. The trip will spend a week in Bangkok and a week in the far north of Thailand. Expressions of interest are now open until November 17 - simply email missions@thestreet.org.nz and say you are keen to find out more. A formal application process will follow.

Peter Crosson

We are thrilled to share some exciting news for our Youth and Intermediate age ministry!

God has certainly gone before us and provided abundantly as we welcome Peter Crosson as our new Youth Pastor. Pete has a strong sense of calling to this role and is passionate about discipling and leading young people. He brings valuable experience, currently serving as a Youth Pastor in Island Bay and in wider Youth Ministry over a number of years. We are excited to see how God will work through him alongside both the Squad and Massive teams, and also as he works alongside our Locations to see our young people becoming multiplying disciple-makers.

Pete is currently finishing up his university studies and wrapping up a part-time youth role at another church, which he will continue until the end of the year. In the meantime, Jenny, Piper, and the rest of the team have a great plan in place to keep things running smoothly until Pete can join us full time.

We look forward to the future of our youth ministry and are confident that it is in good hands. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Christmas is speedily approaching and we need to start thinking about what fun we can organise for our Christmas service this year. It will be happening on Sunday 8th December and we’d like to bring together a group of Christmas loving creatives to be involved in putting something together.

If you think you fit that category please speak to Jenny, or you can email her on jenny.gill@thestreet.org.nz

The 6th of October is a school holiday weekend, and most of our services take a break from Kids Zone. Your children are welcome in the adult service and this is a precious time as a family (though perhaps a little more distracted!) Children learn from what is modelled to them, and these moments in an adult service are a wonderful learning opportunity.

October the 13th is our Together service at Wellington College. We have an amazing Kids Zone planned for creche aged to Year 8. The 3, 4, and 5 year olds will be focussing on God’s promise of a rescue plan through the story of Noah and the rainbow God placed in the sky. The Year 2 - Year 8’s will be treated to a Guest Speaker! Toby Gray, a young lad who is passionate about Jesus and sharing the Good News with children. Toby will be joining us to share what is on his heart from the story of Daniel.

On the 20th and 27th of Oct we start a new series called Pillars. These are the core pillars of belief the Church is built on. The WHOLE church will be interacting with this message. What a blessing for Kids Zone to be learning the same content. Kids Zone starts with Communion and then look at Orthodoxy.

Together is on next week, and will be a significant morning as all six of our Locations gather to encounter Jesus. Please note there will be no service at Miramar Central next week.

Check out a short intro from Simon and Jenny Here

Registration is important to ensure we have a seat for everyone. ESP for Kids Zone families, please register ASAP.

Cost: No cost.
Date and Time: 13th Oct, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Wellington College (No Locations have services running)
Food: After the service, we will have a BBQ. Come prepared with a koha for a sausage. All proceeds will contribute to our Youth Ministry
Register: via the App or Website. Kids Zone registration closes 6th Oct
Other details: can be found on the registration page

Rochelle Jackson has recently been appointed as a new Debt Coach with CAP and will attend full training with CAP in Auckland in a few weeks time.

The Debt Coach role is a significant volunteer role and we are grateful for this provision. Rochelle will be intimately walking alongside many in their most troubled times. She has expressed a particular interest in working in the Eastern suburbs, where there is a great need for CAP’s services.

Please pray for Rochelle, Toby and their three kids as Rochelle courageously steps into this new season.

If you, or someone you know is asking questions about faith, the meaning of life or what Christianity is all about - Alpha is a wonderful place to start!

Alpha is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It’s a series of sessions focused on questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session has food, a talk, with space to discuss and ask any questions you want.

No pressure, follow up or charge

Our next course…
Tuesday evenings from October 15th till November 26th
6:30pm - 8:30pm (dinner is provided each Tuesday)
9 Hania St, Mt Victoria

If you are keen, register by emailing alpha@thestreet.org.nz to let us know
1. your name
2. if you are bringing anyone with you
3. any dietary requirements you have for dinner

If you have recently joined us at The Street - Mt Vic, we would love to invite you to our next First Step course.
If you have been coming for a while, you are very welcome too!

Hear a bit about the history of The Street, who we are now and how to get connected. We would also like to get to know you too!

Sunday October 27th 12pm - 1pm 

We will gather with others for the shared lunch straight after the service, and at 12pm head over to the Willis Room in the Life Centre

“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 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!

We long to see a move of God in our city and in our nation, and that is only going to come in response to us being on our knees, crying out to God to have mercy. We long to be a church that prays like it matters - not a handful of people, but all of us, bringing our prayers and requests of all kinds to the Lord at all times, and believing that he will answer us.
Pete Greig, the founder of 24/7 prayer, has a vision for this to be the reality for christians all around the world. We are blessed to be able to host an evening of worship, teaching and prayer with Pete at Life Centre in early October.

When: Monday Oct 7th 7pm - 9pm
Where: The Street Church, 9 Hania St, Mt Vic
No need to register, just turn up!
Free event - an offering will be taken on the night

The first week of September is Father’s Day. We stop to celebrate and dive into the story of the Prodigal Son. We then continue learning about genres in the Bible, focussing on the prophets, the gospels and the letters. We finish looking at how genres mix sometimes!

Nick and Sarah were previously Senior Pastors of The Street Church, and left to start ‘The Way’ a few years ago; this is a movement of everyday missionaries, a collective of home churches. As a missional disciple-making movement, The Way is built around home churches which reproduce, equipping followers of Jesus to become everyday missionaries in their own communities. Watch their latest update here.

Earlier this year The Send held a gathering in TSB Arena for the Wellington Region. The gatherings have continued throughout New Zealand and to finish the tour an opening gathering will be held in Hamilton on 23rd of November.
THE SEND is not just an event, it’s a call to action to see every believer activated into their missional calling, mobilizing you to reach Schools, Universities, Children, Communities, Neighbourhoods and The Nations.

Join thousands of other believers in November to believe for Jesus to transform our nation, and find your part to play.
When: 23 NOVEMBER 2024
Where: Mystery Creek, Hamilton NZ

For more information and tickets head to https://thesend.org.nz/