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SUMMARY:The Craft Room - Term Three
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-3/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Connect Group
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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/2026-08-06/
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:20260823T100000
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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/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Village Baptist Church\, 147 Te Aute Road\, Havelock North\, Hawke's Bay\, 4130\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kids Program
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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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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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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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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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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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