Vicars Letter 29th may 2026

Rev Guy Benton

Kia ora, All Saints

I have spent this week thinking deeply about the Holy Spirit's role in the Trinity and how that plays out in our lives. I wonder what your thoughts are on the role of the Holy Spirit? 

What comes to mind? 

I spent some of this week working my way through Old Testament scripture at moments where the spirit was at work. I spent moments reflecting on where the spirit was at work through Jesus. Jesus, who was fully God and fully Human. I spent time thinking about how the spirit is at work in and around and through us today. 

How open are we to the work of the spirit in our lives, or do we shy away because it reveals the truth in us, which can be too difficult to bear? 

The spirit of truth sets us free, the spirit offers good gifts to his people, the spirit comforts, the spirit empowers in times of need, the spirit is heaven coming on earth! 

This Sunday, we have Carl Tinnion from NZCMS and an Anglican Priest speaking to us on the second part of Peter's message at Pentecost. 

The reading is Acts 10:34-48

Come along at 9 am or 10:30 am for worship, prayer, teaching, and to gather around God's holy table together. 

As we come to worship together, spend some time inviting the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh. Ask the Lord to convict you of the things that keep you from him. Ask the Lord to restore you in his new creation. 

Come this Sunday as a family of God who are walking together in who God has created us to be and reflecting his Kingdom to others.

Much love,