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

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.

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

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

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/

This combined church prayer event is an opportunity to come together in faith to pray for our leaders and the issues facing our nation, believing that God not only hears but responds to the cries of our hearts as we seek the welfare of our nation!

When: Thursday October 10th at 7:20pm

For security reasons, each person must register a ticket (no cost), check out the app or click here to register

Missions is a big part of who we are as a church. We love to support missionaries who have answered a call to go out and make disciples full-time. We have an afternoon tea coming up with some missionaries visiting from overseas. This will be a great opportunity to hear about the ministry work they are involved in. For more info, check out the video from Simon and Jenny here.
Date: Sunday 6th October
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: 21 Hania St, Mt Vic, Life Centre
You can register via App or website

We love our Strathmore Park Community Dinner community and long to see God moving among them. Please join us for an hour of prayer for those precious people and those we’re yet to meet.

When: Monday 26th August, 8-9pm

Where: Timothy and Andrea Teng’s house

Anyone is welcome, please email Jenny for the address - jenny,gill@thestreet.co.nz

We are invited to gather for an evening to celebrate 50 Years of International Needs.

The late Ray Harrison, a former member of The Street, birthed this global ministry in July 1974, and God has used the incredible support from Wellingtonians to this ministry since this time to transform many, many lives. This celebration evening is a chance to hear stories, connect with supporters and be updated on the global work right now.

WHEN: 18th September
WHERE: The Street Church, Life Centre, 21 Hania St
TIME: 7:30 - 10pm
REGISTER: on the website or App

Dessert and coffee provided

Souvenirs Worship is a worship collective led by our very own Jamie Rodwell and Tom Field. As a church we partner with Souvenirs as they seek to write and produce worship songs that would be a blessing to the global Church. They are recording their 3rd Album on 14th September Live at The Arise Centre. God has gifted them with a bunch of new songs and they need to be sung.
Many of you have contributed by making donations which they are so grateful for, thank you. But now they need our voices and our worship to make this a reality.
Early bird tickets are available at Souvenirsworship.com There's a limited amount, so get in quick to get a $10 ticket and make sure to share with your family and friends!

A couple of weeks ago we asked for help for a CAP client. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated clothes, and special thanks to Richard for fixing her toilet. You guys are the best and have blessed this family hugely. Thank you!

This week marked four years of us running the Strathmore Community Dinners, which we think is worth celebrating!

Every Wednesday, with only a 3-4 week break each summer, our team from East serves up a hot, nutritious meal for anyone who wants to come. We even managed to continue through COVID! Our busiest week over the years would have been around 60 people, and we've never had less than about 20.  That means we've opened up for dinner about 190 times, cooking nearly 10,000 portions of food over that time!

We've met many precious people along the way from all sorts of situations and backgrounds. We've had spiritual conversations, prayed for people, and we're excited for all that God may have in store for the future. Thank you if you have played a part in that! 

Please pray for our dinners—that people would encounter the love of Jesus through what we do. Pray for spiritual conversations and soft hearts to believe in Jesus. If you'd like to join the team, contact Jenny at jenny.gill@thestreet.org.nz.

Dessert and date with a purpose...
The (Alpha) Marriage Course is an opportunity to spend a small amount of time investing into your lifelong commitment of marriage.
7 sessions with uninterrupted time for each couple to enjoy supper together while engaging with the course material. There is no large group discussion, just time for you and your spouse to listen, talk and reflect together.

Hosted by Hugh and Sarah Gollan
Tuesday evenings 7:30pm - 9:00pm over seven weeks
Starting 13th August
9 Hania St, Mt Vic, Wellington
Cost - $40 per couple (includes supper) if cost is a barrier please be in touch

We are one church that meets across multiple Locations. 'Together' plays a crucial part of ensuring we maintain unity and connection as well as to encourage EVERYONE as we push forward with the Mission and Vision God has given us.
Our next TOGETHER is on Sunday 13th Oct,10am-12pm. Stay tuned for more information!

Soul Tour is the ultimate Christian life-skills course for young adults! It's a crash-course aimed at giving 16-28 year olds helpful insights and tools to better understand themselves, God and the world around them. This course is highly recommended for everyone in this age group.

The course will be held on Friday night October 4 and all day Saturday October 5. It's $195pp.
Registration details available on the website, and you can check out a clip with more information here.

Update: Due to sickness we had to push the start date by a week, so the first meeting is now this Wednesday, July 24th

We believe there is great power when we gather together to pray! Vaughan and Julia Flanagan are hosting a fortnightly prayer meeting at their house in Miramar, starting this week from 7:30-9pm. All are welcome, email vaughanflanagan@gmail.com for the address.

There is a new client of our CAP Debt Centre in our area and they are in quite a difficult situation. They have two teenage girls and they don’t have many warm clothes for winter. Also there are a couple of things in the house they are in need of.

Size 6/8/10 women’s clothes - long sleeve tops, jumpers, pants etc

Working dryer - theirs has broken and will cost too much to fix

Does anyone know how to fix a leaky toilet?

If you can help with any of this please let Jenny know, email Jenny.gill@thestreet.org.nz