Call back timelessness 
Call back time
Call back the voice,
Not old ways
Not decadence
but decades
of cross centered change,
Call new vitality
new wine
from the oldest vine
planted deep
in soil, soul penetrating,
Calling, 
drawing rivers of life
to the surface.

Who can change nations?
My God!
Who can transform a culture?
My God!
Who can forever change a city ?
My God!

Call out to
Christchurch founded on Christ
rooted in 
Salvation and authority
Righteousness
peace and joy,
Call
the Church of Christ
to arise 
and stand renewed
on the cross 
centered in the city
revived in the vine.

Stand in the history of blessing
Step up into His light
Step with the Light
Stir in the Spirit 
Restoration and renewal…
Ōtautahi
Christchurch.

Starting Thoughts: The history of Christchurch stands on a cross centered history of faith and revival from both Maori and European believers. Renewal starts with opening hearts across cultures and in respect and honour, standing on that history of blessing.
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