For the first time in nearly two decades, the Auckland Santa Parade will include a float centred on Christ. Ben Mai joins Sanctuary to share how local churches are uniting to bring the nativity story back into the heart of our city, and how you can be part of it through prayer, giving, or even singing in the choir! Support the float here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christmas-parade-nativity-float | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

What if the mess in your life is where God does His best work? Luke Weston reflects on Proverbs 14:4 and reminds us that true abundance often comes through struggle. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Alison Shaw unpacks how our experiences and seasons of life affect the way we perceive God. Whether we see Him as comforter, provider, shepherd, or king, He is with us in every moment. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Have you ever paused to consider who you're really speaking to when you pray? In this quiet, powerful reflection, Alison Shaw explores the wonder of connecting with the Creator of the universe, and how that relationship can grow deeper, more honest, and life-changing. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

What does it take to reclaim a language once silenced? Amiria Reid shares her te reo Māori learning journey, from her great-grandmother’s silencing to her own choice to embrace immersion learning. She speaks of the courage to make mistakes, the joy of growth, and the hope she sees in a new generation. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

The gospel is beautifully simple. Luke Weston shares how Jesus’ words, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5), capture God’s heart for humanity. With the story of the thief on the cross, Luke points to the reality of salvation, an invitation for each of us to trust in Jesus today. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Waweru was sponsored as a child while living in the slums of Nairobi. Now a youth pastor in New Zealand, he shares his powerful testimony of how Compassion and Tearfund opened doors that once seemed impossible. His journey is a moving reminder of how Christian generosity can change not just one life—but entire communities. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

What does the Lord require of us? Luke Weston unpacks Micah 6:8 and how its simple truth challenges us deeply. Justice, mercy, and humility aren't just ideals, but they're daily choices. This devotional moment encourages a Spirit-led response in every area of life. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Grace Foundation works with those who are often overlooked. Former inmates, gang members, and people struggling with addiction. In this interview, Ulalei Letele shares the heart behind the ministry and the incredible transformations that happen when love is lived out. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz