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M.A.D. in Chad (Diane Goodman) |
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Korean Faith Community (Guang Taek Jung) |
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Pizza Church (Daphne) |
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Guest speaker (Carolyn Chisholm) |
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Alan Jamieson |
| WELCOME | |
Kia Ora Spreydon Whanau, Looking back, I really enjoyed the services last week – Fathers’ Day, the end of the mission series and the anniversary of our first major earthquake event. I thought that the services reflected who God is and who we are as a community of faith. We acknowledged the ache of the last year, but also hope rising as we move forward. The kids releasing helium balloons was uplifting. The Fathers’ Day cards, lollie-cake and café vouchers helped make Fathers’ Day the best yet for me. The interview with Matt Wright on Sunday night was particularly inspirational. So welcome to our services today, as we flow on to our Global Missions focus, and this time on the 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2001. I distinctly remember that day, I’m sure you do too. A lot has changed and gone on since that day. Anniversaries are a good time to look again to God for strength and hope for the future – it’s good to be together with you for that. Global Missions week is underway again for another year, with the kick-off last night with the Night Market (I’m writing this on Wednesday and I’m at a wedding reception, so can’t say truthfully that it was great, but I’m sure it was!!). Please pop into the prayer caravan in the car park on the next two Wednesdays –September 14 and 21 between 7am and 7pm, to pray for our work and workers overseas. Buy your ticket today at the Info Centre for the breakfast next Saturday, featuring some of our overseas family who are home at the moment. We are planning another Baptism Sunday on October 2. If you want to know more about it, or have already decided you would like to be baptised, please come to the Meeting Room behind the Media Room today or next Sunday at 10.30am or 8.30pm to learn more. Lastly, a reminder about the Ellel Ministries Healing service this Wednesday 14 September in the Auditorium 7 – 9pm. There will be worship, some teaching and an opportunity to be prayed with by members of the Ellel team. Its good stuff – I went to a similar night a couple of months ago and personally got a lot out of the worship, teaching and some concentrated prayer. This time however I’ll be in Whangarei with my son Jesse, watching Canada play Tonga. I’ll be singing my heart out up there instead. “Oh Canada!!” Cheers, Duane |
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| These graphs represent the operational budget. They do not include Global Mission figures or the Building Fund. |
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| PRAYER | |
| For emergency prayer needs phone Betty Warrington 980 8185 or Les Yetman 942 1172. They will alert the prayer chain to your need. Please pray for Cheryl Townley who had surgery this week. |
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| LIFE TOGETHER | |
Mercy Basket. We want to be organised with Christmas gifts for the families who are struggling this year. If you would like to contribute, please leave your unwrapped gifts or Christmas treats with the Info Centre or at the Church Office. We appreciate your generosity that enables us to bless so many families throughout the year. Food items required this week are breakfast cereals, creamed rice, jellies and marmite.
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| COMMUNITY MINISTRY | |
| Building Blocks Community Kindergarten - Our new centre at 51 Edinburgh will be open for viewing so if you or anyone you know who would like to check us out and/or talk about enrolments for their 3-5 year olds, just pop in. Enquiries can also be made by contacting Chris or Colleen 338 5468 or creid@spreydon.org.nz. Part time teaching position (20½ hrs) at Spreydon Baptist Community Early Learning centres. With the opening of the new center and staff movement within our center’s we are looking for a NZ registered teacher. If you are interested and would like to know more contact Chris or Colleen on 338 5468 or creid@spreydon.org.nz. Roast vege cooks – If you have offered to / or are able to cook roasties for Cross Over Trust Family Night, the bags of vegies will be available to collect from Info Centre after services. The cooked vegies need to be dropped off between 5.30pm - 6pm tomorrow night, 12 September at the Café kitchen. Contacts are Rae 021 510731 or Ellen 338 4163 ext 227. |
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| OTHER | |
| Grand Opening of the Life Impact Centre of the St Albans Baptist Church on September 17, 2pm – 3.30pm at 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans. All are welcome to share in this celebration with us. Please RSVP to 355 6522. Leaders are required for the Te Mapua Respite Kids Camp in the October school holidays. Get all the info on the website www.temapua.com. Sister Eveleen will host two retreats led by Macrina Wiederkehr at Mary Potter Community Center, 442 Durham St. Living Mindfully – The Medicine of deep listening Friday October 21, 7.00 – 9.00pm & Saturday October 22, 10.00am – 4.00pm ($70) and Heart’s Deepest Yearning Wednesday October 26, 10.00am – 4.00pm ($50). To register contact sr.eveleen@xtra.co.nz or 326 6897. Theology and Church Architecture - a seminar for churches thinking about rebuilding. Wednesday September 28, 9am - 3.30pm at Christchurch Chinese Church, 286 Greers Rd, Bryndwr (near Wairakei Rd shops). Cost: $20 payable at door, includes refreshments and lunch. RSVP for catering purposes: Chris Church, 355 9145 or admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz. TEAR Fund Appeal to Help Save Lives in the Horn of Africa – A severe drought has returned to haunt the people of Africa. An estimated 12 million people are struggling to survive. We would be pleased if you would partner with us to help raise $500,000. Donations can be sent to: TEAR Fund Regional Office, 4 Wiltshire Courts, Rangiora 7400 or phone 0800 800 777. |
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| GLOBAL MISSION | |
GLOBAL MISSION WEEK 10 to 25 September Pick up one of our 2011 prayer booklets to inspire you to pray for our people overseas. They are available from the Info Centre today. The MAD Breakfast Saturday September 17 at 8.30am Buy your ticket today- 150 tickets only! $10 per person Available at the Info Centre Prayer days Wednesday September 14 and 21 7am to 7pm Come to the prayer caravan in the carpark at a time that suits you. |
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| COMMUNITY MINISTRY | |
| Building Blocks Community Trust Tomorrow is the beginning of the next chapter in the Building Blocks Community Trust’s journey. We have finally made it to the day our new centre opens. We would love to see you tomorrow morning at our whare blessing, all welcome, meeting opposite 51 Edinburgh Street at 5.30am. Our first children will start in the morning also. There have been so many challenges come our way since the vision for a third centre was planted by God. God has taught us so much in our frustration of red tape and the events of Christchurch. It’s been a long two years but a big thanks to those who have continued to support us in prayer and encouragements. We still need your support so keep asking about us and praying. We are open today 12.30-1.30pm, especially for you to have a look - All welcome! |
