ACK christ the king parish, rongai

07/04/2026

Best of 2026

07/04/2026

Jan -april 2026

07/04/2026

31/08/2025

Farewell service to our Vicar Rev Beatrice

28/02/2025

Inauguration as pari

26/02/2025

THE JOY OF GIVING

"Tabitha . . . was always doing good and helping the poor." Acts 9:36

READ Acts 9:36-43

Surprise gifts are often received with joy. Whether they’re gifts we need or simply want, through them the giver may also show us the kindness of Christ. In the early church, Tabitha was known for sharing clothes and “always doing good and helping the poor” (Acts 9:36). When she died, her beneficiaries displayed “the robes and other clothing that [she] had made . . . them” (v. 39). They testified about her kindness and how she’d touched their lives.
In a dramatic turn of events, Peter, through the Holy Spirit’s power, brought Tabitha back to life (v. 40). His actions filled those who loved her with joy—and led many others to believe in Christ (v. 42).
Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him; and Tabitha—a disciple of Christ—followed His example of helping those in need.
Our actions of kindness can be some of the most memorable testifying we do. As God provides, let’s share some surprise gifts with others today.

REFLECT & PRAY

What gifts can you share with others? What has it meant for you to receive gifts of kindness?

Heavenly Father, please remind me to be kind to others—sharing my gifts and treasures.

17/02/2025

Inauguration as a Parish