Weekly Newsletter:
Weekly E-News:
This is our first week without a printed bulletin. We are very excited about this new, more efficient way of communication. It might take a while to get used to, and we may need to tweak things as we go, but we are committed to finding the best solution to communicate everything to our church family in the best way possible.
Here is the news:
Sunday’s Topic – How Can A Good God Do That?
On Sunday at 10am, and 2pm, we start a short 2-week series on Habakkuk, a unique figure among the prophets in that he did not challenge the people with their disobedience and warn of judgement. He had a conversation with God instead.
It would be great if you could read through Habakkuk before Sunday. If you want to dig a little deeper, check out these resources.
Fuel Breakfast Church (78 Main Road, Fairfield): Topic – On God’s Team
Night Church (Dinner starts at 6.30pm) at ET Church: Panel Discussion – Hearing from God
Universe Designed – 17 July at Dunedin Elim
Universe Designed is a Christian apologetics documentary that explores how faith and reason come together to reveal the truth about God’s existence. Through in-depth interviews with some of the world’s leading Christian thinkers—such as Dr. Frank Turek, Dr. Hugh Ross, J. Warner Wallace, Alisa Childers, and Sean McDowell—the film presents a compelling case for the God of the Bible.
Watch the trailer.
This is a free event, but tickets are required. Get yours online. Hold off getting your tickets – we are looking into holding our own watch party at ET Church
Mission Fellowship AGM
To be held in Oak Lounge, ET Church at 2pm on Tuesday 9th June. Rev Peter Cheyne will speak on the copy of “Saint Columba: Sixth Century Mission for a 21st Century Church?”
Fellowship over afternoon tea. All welcome.
Use A Really Useful AI Tool
NotebookLM is a free AI tool for anyone wanting to research a topic or teach a topic. The topic could be Paul’s missionary journeys, ikebana, or which car to buy. It could be valuable for anyone leading a Life Group or preparing a Bible study. Chat with it about your topic or produce a “podcast” or mindmap, or infographic. It really is quite remarkable.
If you would like an introduction to NotebookLM we will hold a workshop at 7:00pm on Thursday 18 June, in Oak Lounge @ ET. You can sit, watch and ask questions, or bring your own laptop and have a go. Think about a topic or two that you would like to explore. Let’s see what it is capable of.
If you are interested, please email Peter – just so he can be a little bit prepared. Peter@followers.org.nz But if you just turn up on the evening, that is fine too.
If there is interest, we might have another evening looking at some other useful tools.
Videoing happening in all services:
We are hoping to create a short promotional video that can be used by the church for general use (e.g on website, social media) as well as for recruitment of a senior pastor.
The purpose of the video is to tell our story (who we are as a church community, what we stand for and our mission statement) and will feature some of what we do as a community.
We hope to do some filming in June/ July across the 4 services as well as during some activities. If you don’t wish to be part of this or if you have any questions, please contact Annie Yohannan via the church office. office@etchurch.co.nz
Global Missions:
Our next distribution of our missional families goes out soon. Those who wish to add to the church allocation for a specific family, or to give generally (which means the money will be evenly split between the missionaries), please use the ET Church bank account 020 0938 0018236 00 with the name of your nominated missionaries in the reference. Please continue to pray for our missionaries, this is the greatest gift for them.
Alpha 2026:
Is there more to life?
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Alpha Dinner to be held on Wednesday 22nd July 6.30pm – 8.30pm in Oak Lounge, ET Church, followed by a 9 week journey through the Alpha course. Printed invitations will be available at each service. For further information email alpha.et.fuel@gmail.com or phone John 027 279 3444 or Kathy 027 677 7477.
New Groups, welcoming new members:
C Group:
Connect, chat, coffee & cake, Ladies 55 – 70ish welcome, 4th Tuesday of the month (next one is on 23 June), 9.30am @ 32 Joe Brown Ave, Mosgiel. Contact Deirdre 027 391 3266
B Group:
Bible study, banter & beverage, Ladies 55-65ish welcome. 2nd Tuesday of the month (first one is on 9 June). 9.30am @ 32 Joe Brown Ave, Mosgiel, Bring your Bible! Contact Deirdre 027 391 3266
Coach Tour Around The Taieri
This fundraiser was so successful last month, and many people missed out, so the dedicated team is going to run it again…
Hear the stories, the events, the laughter, and the sorrows that shaped this area — and discover how it connects to our church and its history.
🗓 Saturday 8th August
🕑 Starting at 2:00pm – Coach tour with full commentary. Pick up at East Taieri School carpark.
🍲 Followed by soup and a bun for a light tea
💲 Cost: $50
🎟 Tickets go on sale now
RSVP BY 26th July.
Mark it on your calendar and plan to join us for an afternoon of history, fellowship, and reflection.
A fundraiser for the Church Building Fund.
Notices for the E-news:
If you have a notice to be included in the weekly e-news, please ensure that the office has received it by 12noon on Thursday.
Email office@etchurch.co.nz
Want to know more?
For more information about the life of our church, please go to our website – https://etchurch.co.nz/
Pastoral Care is available at all times. In the first instance please contact your life group leader or Gareth Bruce 489 6308 ext 1707
Our confidential Prayer Chain is available at all times. Please contact Adrienne 027 387 4529 or Christine 021 134 4484
For the On God’s Team response form please click here or go to link https://forms.gle/jHjpHy4LdZtdy7DT6
Please click here to read the latest Prayer Letter
For more information about Mission Membership please click here
Insurance Summary 2024 Renewal click here
Budget Communication July 2025 click here
General Assembly 2025 Report please click here
If you would like to read last week’s newsletter click here
What’s On:
Senior Midwinter Lunch Wednesday 10 June, 11.30-1.30pm at Kinmont Hall. Click here to register 2026 Senior Community Lunch or contact Jan yetcomworker@shft.org.nz
C Group: Connect, Chat, Coffee & Cake. For ladies 55-70ish, 4th Tuesday of the month at 9.30am. Contact Deirdre for more details 027 319 3266
Alpha registrations are now open for the 2026 Alpha Dinner. Wednesday 22 July, 6.30-8.30pm in Oak Lounge at East Taieri Church. Email alpha.et.fuel@gmail.com for more info and to register.
Mission Fellowship AGM – Tuesday 9 June, 2pm in Oak Lounge. Everyone welcome
B Group: Bible Study, Banter and Beverage. For ladies 55-65ish, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9.30am. Contact Deirdre 027 391 3266 for details.
Annual Reports:
To read our latest annual report click here Annual Report
Parish Profile:
To read our Parish Profile click here Parish Profile
Classifieds
To see what situations are vacant, click here. Situations Vacant
Building Fund
If you would like to contribute to the East Taieri Church building fund please use the following account: East Taieri Church 02 0938 0018236 00 – reference ‘BuildingFund’. For more information on the Building Project please click here.
Sermons:
To watch live streams/videos of our sermons please go to:
https://www.youtube.com/@easttaierichurch115
You might find it helpful to reflect and pray about the things you have heard in one of our sermons.
Some general application questions for all sermons are:
- What did you learn about God through this sermon?
- What did you learn about yourself?
- What did you learn about the person God is calling you to be?
- What will you do, or think, or feel differently because of this sermon?
- What did the sermon bring up for you personally?
Please click here for further study questions from the Pentecost and the Holy Spirit sermon