20 July 2025
Bible readings for today
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CollectE te Atua, te mātāpuna o te hari,
tukua mai tēnā harikoa e kore nei e taea e tētahi te tango atu i a mātou, nō te mea, he mahi hei mahinga whaioranga; i roto i te hari o te whakapono e tutuki ai. E īnoi ai mātou i roto i a te Karaiti tō mātou Kaiwhakaora. Āmine. God of all delight, grant us that joy which none can take from us, of having a work to do, a life to live; that joy in believing which will carry us through. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. |
National Bible SundayThe Bible Society New Zealand have a great range of resources to help unpack the Bible, and the story of Bibles in New Zealand. This year they are celebrating 175 years of the Bible being in New Zealand.
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Ngā Timatanga / Beginnings - the early story of the Bible in New Zealand
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Books to share The Story of GodThe Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross Storybook
Written by Carl Laferton, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri This storybook takes children (and adults!) on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. Beautiful pictures and engaging words.
WOW! The Gospel in Four Words Written by Dandi Daley McKall and illustrated by Annabel Tempest. This whimsical and fun book for preschoolers outlines the big story of the bible in a simple and memorable way (for both adults and kids!).
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Five Ways to Retell a Bible Story with KidsA great way for kids (and adults!) to remember God’s story and to experience it more deeply is to retell it in ways that engage their head, heart, and hands. Check out these easy ideas for retelling a Bible story.
Conversation startersWhen we start chatting to kids about the stories or bible passages they hear, we can help them dig deeper into it and work out what difference it makes to their everyday lives. Here are some conversation starters you can use with any age.
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Jesus visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
Visio LectioAnother great illustration from Rev. Sarah West, shared with permission here.
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ActivitiesGospel ConversationsMary and Martha are fascinating characters in the gospels. We only meet them three times, but those short encounters give us vivid glimpses of this family who were dear to Jesus. This week it is the famous Martha-vs-Mary story with Martha busy and Mary sitting at Jesus' feet. Join Damon, Nicki, John and Michael from Dunedin Diocese as they unpack the many and varied responses we might make to this brief reading.
Additional collectGod our home,
in Christ you are always with us; in all our daily activities help us not to be so worried and distracted by many things that we forget the one thing we need, and lose the better part, which will be ours forever; through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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