SUNDAY AT ST HELIERS CHURCH
Two Morning Church Services and One Evening
9.00 am and 10.30 am with coffee time in between (9.45 – 10.30am) and 7pm
9.00am – informal, family oriented, celebrative!Music groups and bands lead the music. Children assist in leadership.Kids Friendly every Sunday (add Kids Friendly logo)
GODZONE – Sunday morning Christian Education programme
9.00am everyone is in church together. At 9.20 GODZONE begins with Teen Team for 10 and over; Explores; for 8, 9, and 10 year olds; Rockers for 5,6, 7 year olds; Jigglers for 3, 4, 5 year olds and Tots Crèche for 0 – 2 year olds.
Learning the Bible and making friends of the same age and older ages is important, as is having fun. We love GODZONE and so will you.
BAPTISMS: We practice baptism of babies, children and adults. The Baptism is part of the morning worship services - 9am or 10.30am and involves the sprinkling of water and promises by the parents and the congregation. However, if someone requests Baptism by immersion then this can be done at a beach or lake or pool. The church does not do private Baptisms. Preparation sessions are offered by the Minister. The families are encouraged to belong to the faith community, but it is not a requirement of Baptism. Each personreceives a Bibleat this important occasion.
BLESSINGS: The naming or blessing of a child is offered and this can be done at home. We also assist people with house blessings. ALL ENQUIRIES TO THE MINISTER OR CHRISTEL – Minister’s Personal Assistant.
TEA PARTY CHURCH
This is an experience of church for families with pre-schoolers and early primary. It is based around a tea party atmosphere with china cups and saucers for the children. The food is the evening meal for the children. Adults have coffee and snacks. There is a Bible story for everyone, simple games, singing and a community prayer. Led by Rev Pauline Stewart and Lindy Minaar
Date 4th Sunday of every month
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
Cost $5 per family or offering
Contact: Office 575 6098
YOUNG ADULT SUNDAYS – YADS – for college age and over (see Children & Youth)
MUSIC
ST HELIERS CHURCH CHOIR
Under the directorship of Doug Nyce, this choir brings excellent music to special events as well as the regular 10.30am Sunday worship service. For Christmas & Easter, extra members may join for the season. We love to sing. Those who cannot read music are welcome and will receive instruction.
Day Wednesdays during school terms
Time 7.30 - 9.00pm
MUSOS
Rehearsing every Sunday morning, this group forms a praise band. We lead worship, singing at the 9am service most Sundays. We have two groups of musos so that people do not come to rehearsal every Sunday. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome.
Day Sundays
Time 8.30 – 10am
Contact: 575 6098
BAY SINGERS MEN’S CHOIR
A group of friends and musicians, the Bay Singers share the joy of singing with the St Heliers area.
Day Wednesdays during term
Time 6 – 7pm
ST HELIERS CHILDREN’S CHOIR
All children are welcome to join this Church Community Choir directed by Raewyn Dakers and Hee-Kyung Jung.
Day Wednesdays during term
Time 5.15 – 5.45pm
GOOD NEWS SINGERS
An all age choir who just love to sing. NO experience needed – just a love of music. We perform on special occasions at church and in the community. Singers and instrumentalists welcome. Start Date Saturday 18 July
Time 11.00am – 12.00pm
Venue The Church
Contact: Frann Sawtell 528 5833 / 027 279 6041 or Office 575 6098
VIOLIN FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS (see Preschool)
WE ARE ALL ONE (see Children & Youth)
DRUM LESSONS (see Children & Youth)
GUITAR CLASSES (see Children & Youth)
VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS (see Children & Youth)