Curious about a faith community with roots stretching back decades. This is Morningside Church of Christ. Let’s explore its story.
Morningside Church of Christ is located at 42 Leslie Avenue in Sandringham Auckland. It has been a fixture in the community for many years. The red brick building dates back to the 1950s or early 60s. It gives a feeling of quaintness nestled in a quiet side street. Before Morningside Church of Christ occupied it the building belonged to a splinter Mormon group. For the best part of 40 years now it has been home to the present group.
John Staiger serves as the minister. He has preached for the Morningside Church of Christ since 1996. He is married to Lynda and has three children. Before Morningside John preached in Christchurch South Auckland and even in Springs South Africa.
The church is a busy community. They are actively involved in benevolence work. The congregation includes immigrants from various places including South Africa.
Services at Morningside Church of Christ include Bible classes and morning and evening worship. Sunday services are held at 10:00 am 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Wednesday evening features a Bible class at 7:00 pm.
A visitor in 2014 noted the church was 80 to 90 percent full. That is impressive given its somewhat obscure location. The visitor was warmly welcomed. The wooden pews had comfortable cushions. Hymn books are available in the pews. The church sings a cappella. The visitor found the harmonies fabulous.
The sermons at Morningside Church of Christ are down to earth clear and concise. They are delivered with a good dose of humor. The focus is on faith and peace through Christ.
The Morningside Church of Christ emphasizes adherence to biblical patterns. They aim to restore the earliest and purest form of Christianity. They believe in one God existing as Father Son and Spirit. They believe that Jesus Christ is fully human and divine.
To become a Christian Morningside Church of Christ teaches that one must hear believe confess repent and be baptized. Living faithfully is the ongoing journey. The church emphasizes worship discipleship and fellowship. They gather on Sundays for songs prayer scripture reading the Lord’s Supper and giving. The church actively engages in mission work. They spread the Gospel through service giving and social interactions.
The story of Morningside Church of Christ is one of community faith and service. It is a place where people come together to worship learn and support one another. Its doors are open to all who seek a deeper connection with God and with their fellow human beings.