‘Love’... more than we can know (Daphne Marsden)

Kia Ora Whanau,

The new Life Together in Mission series is upon us and we are excited about it! Life Groups – please start the series in your group this week, in preparation for the first lot of messages next Sunday. Study books are on sale today from the Media Room for $5, and life group leaders – please pick up your DVD from there as well. Enjoy!

The Spreydon women’s event is next weekend, on Friday night and all day Saturday, finishing with dinner on Saturday evening. Bishop Victoria will be sharing on Friday night about “Building Strength and Resiliency as Women of Faith”, and you will also hear stories from SBC women experiencing God's strength. You are welcome to come and go as much as you want!

Promise Keepers is also happening next weekend for men. If you want to be part of the group going from Spreydon please contact Rodney Read on 349 8851.

The “How to sleep and cope well despite ongoing earthquakes” seminar that was cancelled due to the snow is now rescheduled for Monday 15 August 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Auditorium. Ross Gilmour, a registered psychologist and committed Christian from Wellington, presented one seminar before the snow. One comment from an attendee was “It was excellent, very practical, useful and easy to listen to/absorb. My mum said it was good, so I can recommend it highly. So if the on-going earthquakes are having a negative impact on your ability to sleep, you are finding it hard to cope with the on-going uncertainty, or you are feeling stressed and anxious, this seminar is for you. It’s also free of charge!

Please remember Murray Overton in your prayers as he recovers from hip replacement surgery last Monday. At last report he was making very good progress and expected to be out of hospital by Friday.

Cheers,

Duane

PS Check out the back of the newsletter for all the details about the Global Missions Night Market!

Some say that that emotional maturity and spiritual maturity are inseparable. Are they? Join our small group for 6 weeks with studies by Peter Scazzero, Senior Pastor of a large multi- ethnic church in New York.  If you are interested contact Chris or Grace Currie at 338 8329, Ainslie McDowall at 339 0486 or email calibre1@clear.net.nz.

Calling all Halswell people - come and share tea on Saturday, August 20 from 5:30pm–8pm in the Auditorium. Bring your favourite takeaway, drinks provided, gym for the kids. Get to know people from your neighbourhood. Any questions, contact Dave Bates dbates@spreydon.org.nz or 338 4163 or see him at church.

Have you been through or are you going through a relationship break-up? Divorce Care is a 14 week course at SBC starting Thursday August 18, 7 - 9pm at 51 Cobham Street. Contact Rachael 027 5099920 or Rachael_Elliott@live.com for details

Stepping Stone Trust is looking for a Clinical team leader for youth services. The role requires a special individual who will work 0.6FTE (three days) in the role of Team Leader and 0.4FTE (two days) working as a clinical frontline practitioner. Enquiries to Steve 338 6390, ext 710. Applications close August 19.

SHARP STUDIOS
Drum Tuition: One space has become available for drum tuition – 5pm every Wednesday at Spreydon Baptist Church. $15 for half hour lesson.

Guitar Tuition: One space has become available for Guitar Tuition – 3:30pm every Friday at Spreydon Baptist Church. $15 for half hour lesson.
Be in quick – these spaces are rare! Contact Ann-Marie on 3384163 ext:256.

Jazz, Tap and Contemporary Dance: It’s not too late to join our dance classes! For primary aged children - all run from Spreydon Baptist Church. A great opportunity for your child to develop confidence and coordination while having heaps of fun!

Jazz and Tap Dance: Thursday afternoon

Contemporary Dance: Friday afternoon

Contact Larissa on 3384163 ext: 222 for more information.

How to sleep and cope well despite on-going earthquakes, a free seminar. Ross Gilmour’s seminar will now be held on Monday  August 15, 7.30 - 9.30pm in the Auditorium. It is very practical, useful and easy to listen. Contact Di 027 5147259 for more info.

Elijah House seminar “Grief”. Saturday August 20 9.30 am – 1.00pm in the Cobham St hall. Small group ministry follows. RSVP to Elizabeth 9423446 or Margaret 3522972.

"Shaken AND Stirred: Baptists in the aftermath of earthquake, from Napier to Christchurch". Baptist Research lecture and supper with Martin Sutherland. Saturday August 13, 7.30pm-9pm, Laidlaw College, 70 Condell Ave, Papanui. No charge. This lecture will expose scandal, argument, fun, courage, God’s provision, and will no doubt be entertaining.

Theology and Church Architecture - a seminar for churches thinking about rebuilding. Wednesday September 28, 9.00am - 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.

‘Business as Mission’ breakfast is in the Café on Wednesday, 10 August from 7 – 8.30am. More details in the Foyer.

A Tear Fund evening with Philip Yancey ‘Seasons of the Soul’ is here in the Gym on September 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets available from the Info Centre today: $30. Don’t miss out!

Harmony Church invite you to Module 2 of the School of Supernatural Ministry starting Sunday August 14 at 4pm.  For info and registration contact Miriam 339 6444, jami@clear.net.nz or check out www.harmony.org.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.

CWCI (Christian Women Communicating International) invites all women to their next event ‘The view from down-under’ on August 17, at 7.15pm in the Café. Cost $10 – great supper provided. The guest speaker is Glenys Munn from Auckland. For more info phone Shirley 322 4454 or Sheryl at the Church Office.

Gas Heaters for Christchurch online appeal http://www.popstime.com.  Click to donate via the Baptist site. Contact Energy is providing 1,200 gas bottles plus the first fill free & ongoing vouchers. The Warehouse is offering the heaters at 50% off the retail price! For more info contact Baptist Earthquake team: Liz 929 0539.