Men at Hope Rolleston
Welcome, Haere mai!
Our Men’s Ministry is all about connection and support. To enable this for our men we host a variety of events, social gatherings, sports fun, faith discussions and other events throughout the year. The purpose is not just activity, it is to deepen our connections so we can better support each other and serve others as well.
Our upcoming calendar of events is set out below.
You can see more activity on our Hope Rolly Men Facebook page,
we also have a Whatsapp group and email list.
If you have any questions, want to be involved or have an idea to share,
then please feel free to email me.
Contact:
Jon Coursey
Upcoming events
Sports and Hiking
Basketball
For all you Basketball players we sometimes have one off events but some guys play casually too. If that is you, your contact is James who can hoop you up with what is on.
Contact: James Harris jharrynz@gmail.com 027 600 3800
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386191108904744/
Nature Hikes & Bike Rides
Join us on a hike into some beautiful part of our region - usually involving a waterfall, river, mountains or sea! Would you like to organise one of these or join one? If so, get in touch!
Acts of Service opportunities
There are many ways you can get involved in the Church - for example each Sunday we need helpers for Children’s Ministry, Welcoming people, Sound/Technician support, and Hospitality. If you are keen to serve, you can let us know by clicking here.
The Hope Firewood Mission is out cutting wood and providing it to those in need. If you'd like to be involved more feel free to get in contact with Al Fone, allanfone@outlook.com
Men’s Growth Groups
Al and Berne’s Men’s Group, Wednesdays bi-weekly
A group for men who live in Faringdon we meet every two weeks.
Click here for more info.
Resources
If we come across books, podcasts, shows or other sources of inspiration we share them here - let us know what you might like to add:
Hope Podcast - catch up with sermons on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.hopechurch.net.nz/podcast
Carey Nieuwhof podcast and resources, many encouraging topics are discussed - https://careynieuwhof.com/mypodcast/
Timothy Keller’s Gospel in Life podcast covering many diverse topics - https://podcast.gospelinlife.com
Seeds podcast – interviews with inspiring people www.theseeds.nz or apps
Men’s Breakfast
Men’s Breakfast is a great chance to connect, share good food, and be encouraged in faith. Whether you’re new to Hope, have been around for years, or are just looking for a place to meet other men, you’re welcome.
Each breakfast includes food, good conversation, and a short message from a guest speaker on a theme that speaks to real life and following Jesus.
Upcoming Men’s Breakfast
Date: Saturday 25th July
Time: 8:00 AM
Register Here
Next Guest Speaker
Mark Ambundo
Mark Ambundo is originally from Kenya and now lives in Christchurch with his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons. He has served in ministry within the Presbyterian Church, including at Hope Presbyterian West Melton, and is currently undertaking seminary training through the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership as he prepares for ordained ministry. Mark brings a rich perspective shaped by life in Kenya, ministry in New Zealand, and his passion for helping people discover purpose in God.
Men of Purpose
We had an intensive month of study once a week as we considered the life of Samuel from the Old Testament and gather together to learn more. We covered the following topics:
Part 1: Becoming Men of purpose: The call
Part 2: Hearing from God: Listening well
Part 3: When things go wrong: Second chances
Part 4: Staying the course with obedience
Videos of most of these sessions are below.
Part 1: Becoming Men of Purpose. In this session we talk about Samuel and his origins and introduce the questions that were considered in two themes.
Part 2: In this video we hear the teaching content on Samuel and Listening to God by Steve Talbot, which was delivered before the small groups started discussing the questions mentioned in the video.
Part 3: In this video we hear the teaching content on Samuel and Second Chances, which was delivered before the small groups started discussing the questions mentioned in the video.