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The Red Bullet (Lionel Stewart) |
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Korean Faith Community (Juan Withington) |
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Pizza Church (Ian Brown) |
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Courage, Peace & Justice (Alan Jamieson) |
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Marian |
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WELCOME
Gidday everyone,
Welcome to our Parihaka Sunday. This morning Lionel Stewart will be speaking about Maori/pakeha relations, and tonight Alan will tell the Parihaka story, an amazing world-leading story of non-violent resistance that happened right in our back yard. Today also the Paper Crane takes flight. This is a new Spreydon publication hoping to raise awareness and discussion around issues of justice in the world. This is specifically written for young adults (the editor is an amazingly talented 21 year old!) but open for everyone so feel free to grab one and have a read. I think the articles are fantastic. I hope you find them challenging and inspiring.
Next weekend is of course Show Weekend, and “the Gathering” (formerly known as Baptist Assembly) will be in town. A couple of Baptist pastors from elsewhere will be speaking here next Sunday – in the morning will be Grant Harris, from Windsor Park in Auckland, a church the same size as ours, and in the evening will be Peter Mihaere, who heads up Tranzsend, the Missions arm of the Baptist Union.
Then Sunday November 20 we are holding a Vision Day, reflecting on the year that has been, and looking forward to next year. It would be great to see you at one of the services on that day.
I got invited to my first Christmas break-up the other day, out of it! Christmas is coming!!!! Time to start thinking about all the things coming up for Christmas. The Grotto has started the hunt for volunteers, the café will need extra help through the Grotto time, and the Giving Tree is up in the foyer where you can leave unwrapped gifts that will go out with the mercy baskets this Christmas. Thanks so much for all the gifts that came in last Sunday –amazing! If you know of any struggling families who would benefit from a Mercy Basket this Christmas, please call Sheryl at the church office on 338 4163.
For most of this year we have been combining with Grace in the evening service, sharing the leading and preaching. Recently Grace have been focusing on their evening service at their Beach campus, so we are returning to leading all evening services again.
Have a great week and enjoy the holiday on Friday. Keep looking after each other
Cheers
Ants
PRAYER
For emergency prayer needs phone Les Yetman 942 1172. He will alert the prayer chain to your need.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda Brooks whose mother died recently.
Come and pray for our people in hard places: Joel & Suzanne, David & Barb, Nathan & Bronwyn on Monday 7 November 7.30pm at 10 Kinver Place, Spreydon. Contact Kevin & Ruth 960 5708 for more info.
Spreydon Underground Prayer Meeting. Join us to pray for Christians around the world who are persecuted for their faith, on Monday, 7 November, 7.30pm at 235 Lyttelton St, cnr Cobham and Lyttelton Sts. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter, please email tonykan@xtra.co.nz.
LIFE TOGETHER
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Congratulations to Grant and Sophia Weston on the birth of Josiah this week – a wee brother for Kira.
Mercy Basket. This week we require jam, honey, jellies, refresh and creamed rice.
Project Esther team. Please pray for those who are leading the services at the women’s prison this morning and for all the women who attend.
The Gospel Choir is practising for the 9pm service on Christmas Eve. We meet on Mondays from 7-8pm in the Cobham Street hall. All welcome. Contact Anna for more details, annawhitaker23@gmail.com
Want to hang out with fellow Spreydon Young Adults and nut out the God-stuff? Come to the Young Adults’ Camp on November 25 - 27! It’s at Okains Bay, $35. Fill out a registration form at Reception or the Info Centre. Questions can be fired towards Tim (tperry@spreydon.org.nz) or Amy (asmit@spreydon.org.nz).
For Christmas Eve we need small drinking glasses to hold tealight candles as part of our Christmas Art Installation. If you have some you can donate, please leave at Reception or Info Centre on Sundays. Enquiries to michelle@spreydon.org.nz
World Cup flag buntings. If anyone has any unwanted strings of the Rugby World Cup flags, Barb Harrington would love to have them for decorating any future night markets. Phone her 384 6103 or 027 6873787 or leave them at the Info Centre with her name on them. Thanks!
Single Mums Support would appreciate donations towards Christmas pamper packs for our Mums. Donations of any lotions or body treats ie moisturizers, face masks, lip balms can be dropped off at Single Mums’ Office, 235 Lyttelton St or left at Reception. Thanks. Evelyn and Alley 338 0158
Christmas Decorations. We need someone to oversee the Christmas decorations being put up in the foyer/cafe area at the end of November. We also require volunteers to unpack and hang the decorations and lights. Please contact the Church office 338 4163 if you can help in any way.
Baptism Sunday. Have you been wondering if baptism is the next step in your faith journey? On Sunday November 27 we will have the last “Baptism Sunday” for the year. There will be opportunities to learn about baptism on November 6 and 13 at 10.30am (between services) and 8.30 pm (after services). We will meet in the meeting room next to the media centre.. Di Sargent 027 5147259.
Prayer and healing service. Spreydon Baptist and Ellel ministries are offering a healing service on Wednesday November 16, 7-9pm in the auditorium with supper provided. Contact Di if you have questions 027 5147259.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Intermediate Coordinator. Expressions of interest are invited for a paid position as Coordinator for the Intermediate group here at Spreydon. We would like to create an integrated approach to the programme we offer on site and our work in the local intermediate schools. Email lclarke@spreydon.org.nz.
GLOBAL MISSION
Ev & Sione Lalahi will be in Christchurch from November 5 to mid-February and would love to have the use of a car during some or all of that time. If you can help please contact Helen hlewthwaite@spredon.org.nz or phone 338 4163 ext 245.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
Christmas Grotto helpers. Please sign up in the foyer on Sunday if you can help with construction or showing guests through the Grotto.
Christmas Grotto baking. We need Christmas cakes, slices, biscuits and little mince pies. Bring your contributions to reception during the week. The café also needs the loan of extra freezers to store the baking. Please contact Linda 960 6329 if you can help.
EMPLOYMENT
Sports Coordinator. Expressions of interest are invited for a paid role as a local Sports Coordinator here at Spreydon. We are involved in a local collaboration between five schools that seeks to link local resources for more participation in sport. Contact Reception 338 4163 or dmajor@spreydon.org.nz
Sharp Trust Manager and Holiday Programme Coordinator. (1 year only full time position - although job share will be considered for suitable applicants.) Sharp is a Christian, community based, NFP organisation providing afterschool care and holiday programmes for children aged between 5 – 14 years. Programmes are based at Spreydon Baptist Church and in the community. We are looking for someone who has a teaching background/ or experience in children’s work who could successfully coordinate multiple programmes and staff. Please contact Fiona for a job description and application form, fkenneally@spreydon.org.nz or 338 4163 ext 219.
OTHER
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church this afternoon, November 6, 3-4pm at Papanui Baptist Church. Today over 160 million Christian believers are suffering for their faith in Jesus Christ. They are threatened, arrested, imprisoned ...and some are even martyred. Join this interactive prayer event. www.idop.org.nz.
Middleton Grange School Fiesta. November 25, 5-8pm. Come along for food, bargains and fun! 50 Acacia Avenue, Riccarton. Contact Robyn Bosma 358 0551 for more info.
Baptist Missions Big Day Out Thursday 10 November 10am to 3.30pm at Lincoln Baptist 530 Birches Road. Catered lunch with registration or BYO. Register by Tuesday 1 November with Gaileen 358 3257 or Averil 980 3667.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House is offering a 2 day teaching seminar at Mary Potter Community Centre on Friday and Saturday November 11 and 12 ‘Discerning the movements of God in our hearts and our lives’. Cost $80. Registration essential. Contact sr.eveleen@xtra.co.nz or 326 6897 (leave a message).
Christmas event for women November 14 in the Auditorium with gifts available to purchase from 7pm. Great worship, speaker, gift demo and yummy supper from 7.30pm. Organised by CWCI (Christian Womens Communicating NZ). Cost $10. Proceeds to fistula surgery in Africa. Phone Sheryl 338 4163 for more info.
GLOBAL MISSION
Morag Paton
YWAM Perth
In a few hours I head off to New Zealand for a 2 week break, flying via Sydney there and Brisbane on my return for a few days either side.
It’s been exciting times in the office getting back into the “grind” of office work and recruiting teams to come to London for Megacities 2012. The Olympics will be on from July 27 to August 12 while we are there. Almost all of the 33 boroughs in London are ready for teams to come! There are a few that need more prayer and breakthrough, but it’s looking good.
When I return to Perth in mid-November our entire base will be preparing to move to our new building. It’s a HUGE feat as 350+ people move premises.
NIGHT MARKET. $2875 was sent to Tear Fund's Horn of Africa famine appeal from the Night Market!!
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
Building Blocks Community Trust
As I reflect on 2011, it is amazing to see how God has blessed us in so many different ways and given us far more opportunities to connect and support our families in hugely different ways (despite the funding cuts). We have the amazing privilege and are thankful for the reciprocal relationships we have with both SBC and other agencies/services we journey with.
This year along with growth in playgroup, play gym, and the existing two centres we have also successfully opened the Building Blocks Community Kindergarten which is rapidly growing with families from the immediate area. Our staff have been amazing as they have juggled home and work on those crazy days and they have truly often gone the extra 20 miles!
Please pray for us as we plan for the end of year, that Jesus would continue to shine through and be known by our communities. Chris Reid.
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