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/

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

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:

The monthly shared lunches are a wonderful addition to our gatherings at Mt Vic. They have helped create space to get to know each other and share more deeply together.

In order for the shared lunches to continue, we need to grow the team.

We need two additional ‘point people’ who are willing to take the lead once every four months, as well as four people to join the set up team and four people to join the pack down team. The set up and pack down team members will then be able to be rostered 2-3 months.

Please email Mel Lienert on mel.lienert@thstreet.org.nz to register your interest. The lunches on 29th Sep or 27th of Oct would be a wonderful time to get stuck in!

We are sad to let you know, that our youth pastor; Matt Swank has handed in is resignation, largely due to burnout. His last day will be Sunday 8th September. Matt and Ang, along with their children; Reuben, Jael, and Abigail will be leaving The Street to explore ways to make disciples, and potentially church planting/micro churches. We are so grateful for the way their whole family has poured so much love and energy into the young people here at The Street and we want to pray that God would bless them abundantly as they make this transition.

This does mean that we are now seeking to recruit a new Youth Pastor to replace Matt. The role is 30-40 hours per week and would suit someone who is passionate about helping our young people become multiplying disciple-makers.

We are also looking to fill a volunteer role within our Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre. Merrie who is our Debt Centre Manager leads a team of Debt Coaches who are trained by CAP to engage with clients to deliver the specialist debt help that CAP partners with us to provide to people in unmanageable debt. We particularly need a debt coach who could focus on meeting clients in the eastern suburbs of Wellington. You don’t have to live in the eastern suburbs, but you would be predominantly visiting clients in that area. The role is a voluntary role that requires approximately 8-12 hours per week. You do not need any previous financial experience as full training will be provided. The most important requirement is that you love Jesus and are committed to sharing his love with those who are struggling with debt.

Applications close 9th of September. If you would like to know more about either of these roles, please contact the office for the Job Description and details of how to apply. Email: office@thestreet.org.nz

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

Together will be a significant morning as all six of our Locations gather to encounter Jesus.

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

A generation is waiting for the gospel, so what will your response be?

It’s time to go.

THE SEND exists to see every believer activated into their missional calling to reach every high school, university, child, neighbourhood, and nation. Now is the time.

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 November 23rd at Mystery Creek.

For more information or tickets, click below.

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