by Rev Maku Potae | Jul 21, 2026 | Sermon
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. Amen. There are moments in life when we discover that we are not where we thought we were. Jacob thought he was in the middle of nowhere....
by Rev Maku Potae | Jul 13, 2026 | Sermon
Sermon Texts: Romans 8:1–11; Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 Opening prayer: Gracious God, open our ears to hear your Word, open our hearts to receive it, and open our lives to bear the fruit of your Spirit. May the good news of Jesus Christ fall deeply into us today, not as...
by Rev Maku Potae | Jul 5, 2026 | Sermon
Sermon: July 5th, 2026, Come Away and Find Rest There is a beautiful movement through today’s readings: a servant sets out in faith, not knowing exactly how the way will open; Rebekah hears a call and answers, “I will”; Paul explains how our heart can be divided, we...
by Rev Maku Potae | Jun 26, 2026 | Sermon
The God who Provides, Hears, Gives and Welcomes. I’ll be honest: when the readings hand us Genesis 22 first thing on a Sunday morning, part of me wants to quietly check whether there is another page — perhaps one with a softer tone, something with sheep, bread, or...
by Rev Maku Potae | Jun 18, 2026 | Sermon
Readings: Gen 21:8-21 Ps 86:1-10,16-17 Rom 6:1b-11 Matt 10:24-39 Do not be Afraid. Today’s readings meet us in life’s hardest places: rejection, fear, conflict, and the cost of remaining faithful. We hear of Hagar sent into the wilderness with her child. We hear the...
