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SUMMARY:The Craft Room - Term Two
DESCRIPTION:The Craft Room is a connect group that meets in the church cafe. It’s open to all and provides a space where you can meet others while connecting over craft\, a morning tea\, and a simple devotional.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/the-craft-room-term-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Connect Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260528T093000
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SUMMARY:Alpha | Morning
DESCRIPTION:The Alpha course is a series of sessions exploring the Christian Faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to foster conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe\, and everyone is welcome. No two alphas look the same\, but they all have three things in common: a free morning tea\, a quality talk\, and plenty of good conversations. \n\n\n\nUnplug. Connect. Try Alpha. \n\n\n\nWhile ‘Alpha | Morning’ is FREE\, we do ask that you RSVP to the church office. You can email your registration to: office@villagebaptist.org.nz
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/alpha-morning/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260528T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133620
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SUMMARY:Discipleship for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Discipleship for Kids is an after school dicipleship group that’s open to those who are in school years 5 and 6. Working through the book ‘Discipleship for Kids’ by Rebecca Ruybalid Stone\, they’ll explore what it means to walk with Jesus\, to love the Bible\, to pray to God\, to fellowship with others\, and to tell the world about him. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, click the button below to email our Kids Ministry Director\, Rachael Witheford.  \n\n\n\n\nEmail Rachael Witheford
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/discipleship-for-kids/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church Event,Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133620
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SUMMARY:BIG PICTURE
DESCRIPTION:5 week series from the Gospels on Jesus’ teachings \n\n\n\nEvery great movie tells a great story. When we see those stories played out on the big screen\, we can learn a little more about ourselves and the world around us. Jesus knew how powerful stories could be\, and he made them a big part of how he taught his followers. In this 5-week series\, kids will hear some of the stories Jesus shared that can help them see the big picture of a life spent following God. Kids will see that God helps us know what’s true \,the ways we can give back to God\, how God sends us helpers\, that God gives us second chances\, and how we belong in God’s family. \n\n\n\nWEEK 1This week\, kids hear Jesus tell a story about seeds that land on different soils.BIG IDEA: God helps us know what’s true.BIBLE: Matthew 13:1–23; Luke 9:28–36 \n\n\n\nWEEK 2This week\, kids hear Jesus share a story about workers who were entrusted with different amounts of gold.BIG IDEA: We can give back to God.BIBLE: Matthew 25:14–29; Deuteronomy 26:1–11 \n\n\n\nWEEK 3This week\, kids hear Jesus tell a story about a Samaritan who helps a wounded man when no one else did.BIG IDEA: God sends us helpers.BIBLE: Luke 10:25–37; Psalm 27:1–5 \n\n\n\nWEEK 4This week\, kids hear Jesus share a story about giving a fig tree another chance to produce fruit.BIG IDEA: God gives us second chances.BIBLE: Luke 13:6–9; 2 Peter 3:8–9 \n\n\n\nWEEK 5This week\, kids hear Jesus tell a story about a father’s love for his lost son.BIG IDEA: We belong in God’s family.BIBLE: Luke 15:11–32; 2 Corinthians 5:17–19
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/big-picture/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260531T113000
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SUMMARY:Ten Words
DESCRIPTION:In Genesis\, the bible describes God speaking creation into existence. In Exodus\, the Bible describes another creative act that resulted from God speaking: the establishment of his people at Mt Sinai. It is because of this connection between creation and the Ten Commandments that the earliest traditions didn’t call the Ten Commandments\, the Ten Commandments\, but instead\, the Ten Words.  \n\n\n\nIn this series\, we explore God’s Ten Words and how these ancient words speak to modern times.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/ten-words/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260621T113000
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SUMMARY:WHIRIA KIDS – CHINA
DESCRIPTION:1.4 billion people live in China. That also means many people with illnesses\, isolation and disabilities may be overlooked and find it hard to find friends and community. The kids will hear of these people\, and spend time praying for them. They will also explore the scriptures of a time where Jesus responded to friends desires for healing and forgiveness by lowering their buddy through a roof.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/whiria-kids-china/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260628T113000
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SUMMARY:IMAGINE THAT
DESCRIPTION:4 week series from 2 Kings on Elisha \n\n\n\nIn an art class\, you’ll discover everything you need to know about using your imagination to create brilliant pieces of art. Sometimes\, the things you create can help solve a need or show the world something amazing about who God is. In this 4-week series\, kids will hear about some of the amazing things God did through Elisha to help people imagine how their gifts could make a difference. They’ll see how God asks us to help each other\, God can do incredible things\, and how God helps us solve big problems. By the end\, we’ll start to see the wonderful things we can do when we know God gives us more than we can imagine. \n\n\n\nWEEK 1This week\, kids see how Elisha helped a widow get out of debt.BIG IDEA: God asks us to help each other.BIBLE: 2 Kings 4:1–7; Galatians 6:1–10 \n\n\n\nWEEK 2This week\, kids see how Elisha prayed for God to bring the Shunammite’s son back to life.BIG IDEA: God can do impossible things.BIBLE: 2 Kings 4:8–37; Colossians 1:3–14 \n\n\n\nWEEK 3This week\, kids see how Elisha took care of others during a famine.BIG IDEA: God helps us solve big problems.BIBLE: 2 Kings 4:38–44; Psalm 52:8–9 \n\n\n\nWEEK 4This week\, kids see how Naaman received Elisha’s help to be healed of leprosy.BIG IDEA: God gives us more than we can imagine.BIBLE: 2 Kings 5:1–14; Luke 11:1-13
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/imagine-that/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260628T113000
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SUMMARY:Jesus and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:At the core of God lies a relationship between three persons – Father\, Son\, and Spirit – and being made in His image means that relationships are an important part of being human too. But how can we ensure that we foster the relationships we need to flourish\, and help others to do the same? This is precisely what we will be exploring in this series: Jesus and Relationships.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/jesus-and-relationships/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133621
CREATED:20260204T201012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T201217Z
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SUMMARY:Together - The Parenting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Parenthood is one of life’s greatest blessings\, but there are days when it feels like nothing is working. In those moments\, remember to lean into God’s grace\, knowing He is faithful even when we stumble. In TOGETHER – The Parenting Journey\, we’ll explore key parenting topics\, blending research-based insights\, expert advice\, real-life stories\, and faith-based wisdom. My prayer is that\, along the way\, you will grow in trust and confidence as you lean on God’s guidance through both the joys and challenges of raising your child. \n\n\n\nFor more information about ‘Together – The Parenting Journey’\, click the button below. \n\n\n\n\nThe ‘Together’ Website
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/together-the-parenting-journey/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260726T113000
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SUMMARY:WHAT’S NEXT?
DESCRIPTION:4 week series from Acts on The Early Church \n\n\n\nPuzzles don’t come with step-by-step instructions for solving them. That’s what makes them so much fun. You have to try to figure out the next best step to take. When Jesus left Earth\, his followers had to wonder the same thing —”What’s next?” In this 4-week series about the Early Church\, kids will see how Jesus’ followers solved the puzzle of what to do next and the ways we can follow in their footsteps. As kids discover what to do next\, they’ll learn they can follow Jesus\, pray for others\, love like Jesus did\, and share the good news. \n\n\n\nWEEK 1This week\, kids learn about how Saul became a follower of Jesus.BIG IDEA: We can follow Jesus.BIBLE: Acts 9:1–20; 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 \n\n\n\nWEEK 2This week\, kids learn about how Peter prayed for a woman to come back to life.BIG IDEA: We can pray for others.BIBLE: Acts 9:36–43; James 5:13–16 \n\n\n\nWEEK 3This week\, kids learn about how God spoke to Cornelius and Peter to show that everyone is welcome to follow Jesus.BIG IDEA: We can love like Jesus does.BIBLE: Acts 10:1–8; 11:1–18; John 13:34–35 \n\n\n\nWEEK 4This week\, kids learn about how Paul shared the good news and Lydia decided to follow Jesus.BIG IDEA: We can share the good news.BIBLE: Acts 16:6–15; Matthew 28:18–20
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/whats-next/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T113000
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SUMMARY:David: Anointed and Flawed
DESCRIPTION:In the Old Testament\, David is a significant figure who was used by God in significant ways. Yet he was far from perfect\, and the bible doesn’t hide his flaws. In this series\, we’ll explore how the good and the bad in David’s story speaks to us\, and out journey of faith.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/david-anointed-and-flawed/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133621
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SUMMARY:WHIRIA KIDS – THAILAND
DESCRIPTION:This week\, the kids will dive into the Parable of the Sower\, learning the difference between good soil and not so good soil. They will also be learning about Thailand\, a place where Arotahi has missionaries participating in the work of God.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/whiria-kids-thailand/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133621
CREATED:20260121T031237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T031242Z
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SUMMARY:FIRED UP
DESCRIPTION:5 week series from 1 Kings on Elijah \n\n\n\nFire up the ovens! We’re headed to the kitchen to bake up something special. Kitchens are incredible places where the most basic ingredients are transformed into delicious treats. Our faith can be a lot like that\, too. In this 5-week series\, kids will follow the life of the prophet Elijah\, whose ministry involved a lot of fire and bread as he formed a special relationship with God. They’ll learn how knowing God helps me find what I need\, hears my voice\, guides me when I’m scared\, comforts me\, and is always with me are all the ingredients they need to get fired up! \n\n\n\nWEEK 1This week\, kids hear how God provided for Elijah and a widow during a drought.BIG IDEA: God helps me find what I need.BIBLE: 1 Kings 17:2–16; Psalm 97:1–6 \n\n\n\nWEEK 2This week\, kids hear how Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and proved God is the real god.BIG IDEA: God hears my voice.BIBLE: 1 Kings 18:16–39; Acts 2:1–21 \n\n\n\nWEEK 3This week\, kids hear how Elijah ran away from Queen Jezebel and how God kept Elijah safe.BIG IDEA: God guides me when I’m scared.BIBLE: 1 Kings 19:1–9a; Psalm 85:8–13 \n\n\n\nWEEK 4This week\, kids hear how God appeared to Elijah to comfort him.BIG IDEA: God comforts me.BIBLE: 1 Kings 19:9b–18; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7 \n\n\n\nWEEK 5This week\, kids hear how God took Elijah up to heaven and how Elisha became God’s messenger.BIG IDEA: God is always with me.BIBLE: 2 Kings 2:1–14; John 6:25–35
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/fired-up/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133621
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SUMMARY:Light Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Light Party is a positive\, family-friendly alternative to Halloween for kindergarten to intermediate age groups. \n\n\n\nKeep an eye on this page as further info about this event is released.
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/light-party-2026/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Church Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T133621
CREATED:20260121T031508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T031511Z
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SUMMARY:THE CHRISTMAS PROMISE
DESCRIPTION:3 week series on Christmas \n\n\n\nThis series is based around the Bible Storybook\, “The Christmas Promise.” A long\, long time ago – so long that it’s hard to imagine – God promised a new King. He wasn’t an ordinary King\, like the ones we see on TV or in books. He would be different. He would be a New King\, a Rescuing King\, a Forever King. Join Mary\, and Joseph\, a bunch of shepherds\, some wise men\, and lots and LOTS of angels as they discover how God kept his Christmas promise. \n\n\n\nWEEK 1The Forever King \n\n\n\nWEEK 2The Rescuing King \n\n\n\nWEEK 3The New King
URL:https://www.villagebaptist.org.nz/event/the-christmas-promise/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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