Publications and Sermons St Paul's endeavours to keep it's members informed by providing current information through a variety of media. For your convenience, you're able to view some of the most recent by clicking on the links below. Sermon Notes Newsline Sunday Morning sermon notes Weekly Church Newsletter Coming Soon 30 August 2026 A Welcoming Authentic Community Centered in Jesus Christ 23.08.2026 Why Small Groups 16.08.2026 23 August 2026 16 August 2026 Not Availible 9 August 2026

Giving St Paul's Account If you wish to set up an automatic payment or make a donation to St Paul’s, please use the following details: Katikati Presbyterian Church, 02-0340-0013449-00 Food Bank St. Pauls has a food basket and donation tin in the foyer on Sunday mornings to which folk can make cash donations, and canned or packaged food. Church members also produce vegetables in the garden across the road from St Pauls. If helping sounds like you, you would be welcomed with open arms – we always have a yummy morning tea when we meet every Monday morning from 9 to 11-30. If you wish to set up an automatic payment or make a donation to the foodbank, please use the following details: Foodbank a/c no. 03-1550- 0010347-00

Sunday Services The 10am service is a contemporary style service that includes a children's programme during the school term A nursery space is available if required for parents with babies so they can still see and hear the service Communion is served once a month Prayer and discussion time is available up the front of the Church after the service Join us in fellowship with a tea or coffee in the dining hall after the service This Week's Theme and Scripture Children's Programmes After the first songs in the Service, children are encouraged to come out to the Sunday School room for a time of sharing and morning tea before breaking into smaller groups for a lesson and games or crafts. The groups are run by volunteers in the church who have been police checked. Creche - 0-5 year old's held in the dining hall with toys available to play with Junior Group - School years 1 - 4 Senior Group - School years 5 - 8 All Aged Service On the last Sunday of every school term , there is an all aged service. This is a chance for the children to stay in the service with the aim of interaction between all members of the Church. There are songs, crafts and a message. Rest Home Services On the third Sunday of every month , we hold a service in the local Katikati Rest Homes. 1.30pm Radius Lexam Park 2.30pm Summerset by the Sea. All welcome to come and join us. Combined Services On the last Sunday of every month , there is a combined pm church service involving all the Christian Churches of Katikati. This occurs at a different church every month and everyone is welcome. 2026 Combind Services 30 August Katikati Christian Centre. More information comming soon Section Subtitle

Our Team Session The Church at the local level is organised into congregations and parishes. Parishes are governed by a Session of Elders who are elected by the congregation. Elders are responsible for the overall governance and spiritual oversight of parish life and may be young or old. Interim Moderator Ken Harray Elder Adrian Taylor Session Clerk Vanya Wallis Elder Scott Douglas Elder Jade Olson Board of Managers The Board of Managers carries the responsibility for finances, properties and buildings and are also elected by the congregation. Manager Brian Wilks Manager Allan Evans Manager Samuel Vickers Manager Paul Parish Treasurer Dirk Verbeek Manager Peter Lawn Manager Les Morisson Staff Youth Pastor Josiah and Leiona Tupou-Dixon Mentor Child Family Pastor Cheryl Harray Intern Child Family Pastor Kylie Vickers Office Administrator Karen Verbeek

Our Core Values We are delighted that you are taking the time to visit our website, which provides information about how we are working out our mission... 'A church where faith in Jesus Christ flourishes' We value belonging to a church family where all feel supported and loved. We value helping people to receive the gift of eternal life in Christ. We value encouraging and challenging all to grow in their relationship with God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Biblical Knowledge 'We uphold the authority of the Holy Bible as the foundation of our faith and teaching - 2 Timothy 3:16' Worshipping Together We value gathering together to worship God through prayer, praise and thanksgiving, in well-prepared worship, presented in a variety of styles that connect with people of different age groups and musical preferences. Growth We value participation in small groups for building relationships and spiritual growth. We value people sharing their faith through their lives, their words, and their love, in local and global outreach. Belonging We value the wholehearted offering of everyone's God-given gifts and talents, giving our best for God's Kingdom. We value servant leadership that upholds and implements our core values, leading by example, and encouraging others to do likewise.

Contact Address St Paul's Presbyterian Church | Cnr Main Road & Mulgan Street | PO Box 354 | Katikati | New Zealand 3166 Contact Office Hours +64 7 549 0098 Tue - Thur 10am – 3pm admin@stpaulskatikati.org.nz First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Hello, Our group endeavours to action our aims and ideals by serving and financially supporting many local and global missions. We take a vital interest in all church activities and ministries, support St Paul's fundraisers, offer friendship and pastoral care, and are available for catering. New members are always welcome. Our Aim To unite in prayer, study, fellowship and service. To make a Christian witness in home, Church and community. To support the work of partner Churches in world-wide Mission and Evangelism. Contact We are always looking for new and exciting opportunities to serve our community and beyond. Let's connect. St Paul's Church Katikati 07 549 0098 Location

Deeper Stronger Wider St Paul’s desires that as its members grow deeper in their knowledge and experience of God (DEEPER), they will be intentionally formed (STRONGER) to provide gospel leadership in every sphere of their lives (WIDER). This will impact the church, further growing and developing its ministries, AND will overflow into the community, impacting relational networks including families, friendships, groups and the community of Katikati, and beyond.

Small Groups Small groups provide a safe, supportive place for personal, life changing encounters with Jesus Christ. Everyone can participate, using our spiritual gifts to help others, receiving prayer and support, and talking about what God is doing in our lives. Monday Afternoon 1:30-3pm 34 Longmynd Drive Alison: 027 662 3246 Paul: 027 423 0836 Paul and Alison Parish Monday 7pm 44 Ballantyne Way 07 549 3346 David and Christene Foris Trio's By arrangement 07 549 0098 Vanya Wallis and Jade Olsen Reserved St Paul's Resources Email admin@stpaulskatikati.org.nz Call 07 549 0098 Follow

Connect As a Church, St Paul's Katikati have numerous ways to connect with others within the Church and wider community. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date. However, sometimes details change. If you are interested in coming along to one of these groups or to be involved in volunteering and would like to know more, please click on the link to send a message for more information. His Youth Each week a youth group for teenagers in years 9-13 meet together to have fun, socialise and learn more about God. Find out More Pastoral Care Do you have some questions? Do you want some company? Are you unwell and need some practical assistance? Do you just want to talk with a real person? The Elders within St Paul's are ready and happy to meet with you and talk with you. Contact Session. Session Mainly Music Mainly Music is a service to our local community from St Paul's Presbyterian Church. Find out More CAMEO C ome A nd M eet E ach O ther Find out More Prayer Group We believe in a God who hears, listens and answers prayer. No matter who you are or where you are from, He loves you and at St Paul's, you are always welcome. "Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." Mathew 7:7 Find out More Men' Breakfast This is a Men's Ministry that reaches out to all men of every race, age, and denomination. Find out More Small Groups Small groups provide a safe, supportive place for personal, life changing encounters with Jesus Christ. Connect BABS - Been Around Before Store “BABS” is a second-hand clothing and apparel store at the north end of the main street, in the rural town of Katikati. Find out More Family Events St Paul's often runs events for the whole family to reach out and bring some joy into the community of Katikati. These events include Light Parties, Mid Winter Dinner, Family Picnics, Quiz Nights etc. To find out if there is anything coming up please follow the link to contact the Family Pastor for more information. Find out More Volunteering St Paul's encourages involvement within the Church Family. Everyone has gifting's, things that they are good at and things that they enjoy doing. We would love to share in your gifting's. If you would like to become involved in any aspect of the church family please contact us. Serving Together Sports Chaplain A Sports Chaplain is a volunteer whose primary role is to support their sporting community by being a regular presence. They will provide pastoral care and mentoring to assist the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of sports people and their whanau, both in daily life and in times of crisis Find out More Beach Mission Beach mission is a programme run by OAC ministries that involves teams going out to beaches across New Zealand, and running Children's and fmaily programmes over the New Years period. The children's programmes are themed and have a variety of activities, from games and music to stories and puzzles. Find out More

Kia Ora I’m Adrian Taylor and I’ve been involved in Katikati Football Club for over 10 years as a parent, supporter, social player, club committee member and club secretary, and junior girls coach. My Story In 2022 I completed my accreditation with Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand and now I’m serving the footballing community as its sports chaplain. I propagate strawberry plants for a living, so the image of cultivating helps me to understand my role as chaplain. You can simply pray for opportunities for me to cultivate, alongside God, the soil of people’s lives. God is at work in people's lives and desires to bless them. Join me in stepping into bless and serve people at Katikati Football Club. About a Sports Chaplain A Sports Chaplain is a volunteer whose primary role is to support their sporting community by being a regular presence. They will provide pastoral care and mentoring to assist the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of sports people and their whanau, both in daily life and in times of crisis. A Sports Chaplain is not a paid staff member of the sporting community they serve, nor deemed to be a coach, sports psychologist, team manager, or other such official. A Sports Chaplain is not a qualified counsellor or health professional and will refer individuals to such professionals. Contact More information can be found at Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand St Paul's Katikati 07 549 0068

Serving Together Serving Together Cleaning Team Many people form within our community uses our facilities for functions and group gatherings. Keeping everything clean, neat and tidy is an ongoing task and we are always looking for more people willing to serve in this department. If this sounds like something you can help with and you have a couple of hours available here and there, please reach out. Contact Worship Team The Sunday worship team consist of a few roles. Whether it is manning the sound desk, computer and projector, leading in song or playing an instrument, to mention a few, we are always in need of more talented and tech savvy people to help serve. Please reach out now! Contact Flowers Team Flowers in the entrance and auditorium just lights up the space so beautifully. God is so creative and has shared this gift to any willing soul. Let your creativity shine and join the flowers team now. Contact Intercessory Prayer Listening to God and acting on behalf of others is an important part of our faith journey. If you would like to know more about this area of service, please contact our Session Clerk Session Clerk Fellowship and Hospitality If getting people together over a cuppa and something to eat is your thing, then serving in this team with fit like a glove. Contact us now for more information. Contact Front of House Sometimes all we need is a warm, friendly smile and a genuine welcome hug or handshake. We all want to belong and more often than not, it takes only one person. Become part of our front of house welcoming team where first impressions last and follow ups warms the heart. Contact Children's Church "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth " Psalm 127:3-4. Children are precious gifts from God, a source of blessing and a heritage to be nurtured. If you enjoy working with children and have the desire in your heart to greatly influence and lead God's future generation, please contact the session clerk now to become part of this vital and important team. Session Clerk Grounds Keepers Nothing speaks pride and love like a well-kept garden and grounds. Pride to be part of the biggest family in the world and loving and caring for God's wonderful creativity. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty and connecting with God through nature, then maybe you could join the team of Ground Keepers. Contact us now to share your gift and love for nature and for more information on how you can help. Contact Pastoral Care We are all called to love one another 9John 13:34), bear on another's burdens (Galatians 6:2), encourage one another (Thessalonians 5:11), and speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). This means that pastoral care isn't just the role of church leaders - it's the responsibility of every believer. If God has put it in your heart to serve Him in this way, please make contact. Contact Thank you for your Service There are many areas where you can volunteer at church. We cannot always help or donate in the form of money or goods, but the gifting of time is more precious and as important than any other. The more volunteers we have the less everyone would have to do. Contact us now with your preference and availability and we will add you to our quarterly rosters. May God bless you as your serve and may you have awesome visits and encounters on your journey. St Paul's Presbyterian Church 07 549 0098