Vicar's Letter - 8 March 2024

Rev. Andrew Spence

Kia ora All Saints,

​This week many of us are away at Ministry Leaders Family Camp. It used to be Clergy Conference but many years ago the Diocese opened it up to families and key minstry leaders. It is a chance for us to gather and have some input for those of us in leadership positions. We have 40 of us going (including kids) who are doing some form of leadership here at All Saints. This bodes well for the future of All Saints.

When Jesus said "Go and make disciples" in Matthew 28. he truly meant it. This weekend is an example of how we are building disiples here at All Saints. There are many people coming to camp this weekend who are involved with or will be involved with running a ministry. Whether it be the CAP Budget Course or Mainly Music we are all there as people who have decided to disciple others. Many of us are still learning how to do that, but it is a chance to build into that vision and see that come to fruition.

We are also thankful for those of you who are holding home base this weekend. Thanks to Ian Flaws for running the service and providing a great space for people to be welcomed this week here at All Saints.

As we continue to walk the way of Jesus and build our discipleship capacity here at All Saints I am excited by what God will do through the Spirit. I hope you are too.

May God bless you this week!
Andrew Spence