For the Kingdom of God depends not on talk but on POWER!

Maria and the Kingdom carriers she has encouraged in her 2 weeks with us.

Yes, we are empowered to release the kingdom here on earth! 

(Worship Night at St Gerard's)

Where the Spirit is, there is freedom!

Holding nothing back to give God a bright, shining celebration!

"For I am watching over my word to perform it." Jeremiah 1:12

Watch over your flock, Lord, each of whom You have called by name.

Watch over your words of truth they have received, to perform them.

"What no eye has seen,

no ear heard,

nor the human mind conceived,

what God has prepared for those who love Him -

these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit."
Romans 2:9-10

What is important to You God?

Let it be important to me, too!

 

On the Monastery lawn, interceding for Wellington last Friday,

as the Lord revealed His heart to us.

Sharing partners, sharing faith, sharing life, sharing joy!

Forty and below ;-)

"As you go...."

The only thing that counts is faith working through love. Galatians 5:6

He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. Amen!

Maria preaching at Faith FUEL, our Sunday faith formation programme.

We are so grateful to have this amazing woman of God with us for 2 weeks.

She has encouraged our faith and challenged us to greater surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Yes, faith is spelt R-I-S-K!! 

God willing, we shall see you again next year Maria!

Jesus, Our Life And Our Salvation

Together on the Cross road

All will know the Lord,

from the greatest to the smallest,

from Singaporeans to Koreans... 

Having family fun

Who is the Mafia in our midst?

I'm not telling....

Gabriel, our Snack Bar Manager hanging out with satisfied customers,

happy with their sweet deals.

The School of life continues....

Let our food be to do the will of the Father!

Celebrating the New Year in the Lord!

Better late than never!

We celebrated the lunar new year in style on Sunday,

with a sumptuous dinner meal prepared and hosted by the Asians in our community.

After having been together for 2 weeks, the atmosphere was wonderfully familial,

befitting the celebration of the traditional reunion dinner

which gathers family members together, near and far.

introducing the "yu sheng" to our friends of other cultures!

we are sisters..

we are brothers (hear us roar!)

we are one family

we have one Lord and Father \o/

Thank You God for this new year.

May we live it for Your glory!

Life in the sheepfold

serving one another...

with our creative talents

washing up

preparing our meals

keeping the house spick

and span!

praying together

exploring new world of cusine together

deepening our appreciation of our Wonderful God through teachings

enjoying fellowsheep :-)

Presenting the Sheep of SOM 2010!

The School of Missions TWENTY 10 opened on Sunday 14 February with the celebration of the Eucharist by our Archbishop John Dew.

The theme of this year's school is taken from John 10:27

(thaaaanks Mely & Ju for the beautiful banners!)

During offertory, the participants each offered a sheep and placed them on the pastures, symbolising their decision to follow Jesus their Good Shepherd as He leads them through the School...

Maizy: here I am!

(We are so glad you are here too Maizy!)

Yesterday we had a workshop where the participants personalised their sheep. Each week they will deposit into the sheep their reflections of the week past and the truths they have received. 

Presenting the Lord's sheep, each called by name, each uniquely designed, each wonderfully loved....

Albert from Malaysia

Christine from New Zealand

Gemma from Korea

Helena from Korea

Sonali from India

Susan from Indonesia

Susilo from Indonesia

Valerie from Singapore

Maizy from Singapore

2 little lambs who are very much part of the SOM...

Christian: hey Viola, this school is really special, don't ya think?

School of Mission TWENTY10

On 14 February, another epic journey begins here at St Gerard's Monastery as we are joined by 10 participants for the School of Mission which will last for 5 months.

During this time, they will be immersed in spiritual formation, community living and serving, prayer and mission.

Our community is excited about the School and look forward to running alongside these young people and seeing them transformed inside out by the power of God!

Please keep these participants and our community in your prayers.

Archbishop John Dew will celebrate the Opening Mass for the School on 14 February Sunday, 10.30am. Do join us if you are in Wellington!

More updates to come. :-)