| Sunday, 26 February 2012 | |
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Let my people come (Alan Jamieson) |
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Korean Faith Community (joining 11am service) |
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Pizza Church (Chris Barus) |
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Let my people go (Alan Jamieson) |
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Sandy Watt |
WELCOME
Gidday everyone,
A big welcome to you all, especially to those who are new to Christchurch or the church. There are a few ways you can get plugged in here. To find out more of what we are about and what makes us tick, Discovery is for you. It is over two Tuesday nights on February 28 and March 6, 7.30pm at 57 Rydal Street, Hoon Hay. Contact Dave dbates@spreydon.org.nz or 338 4163 to register. Dave is also the contact for info about the life groups and villages around the city.
Ever asked yourself why you're here? The Alpha course is designed to give you space to explore the big questions about life and faith. It starts up on Tuesday night and runs for 10 weeks. A great free dinner and good conversation guaranteed each week. Contact Ibrani for more info ibarus@spreydon.org.nz.
We pick up the Worship and Mission theme again this week. Alan is preaching on 'Let my people come' at the morning services and 'Let my people go' at the evening service, so there'll be a bit of coming and going!
Calling all people who need to work on listening, yep that is pretty much all of us. There's a fantastic opportunity coming up on Monday February 27. Ainslie McDowall, a psychotherapist, and our own Daphne are leading a workshop on 'Good Listening'. Email Cindy to register csmithies@spreydon.org.nz or just come along.
Lent began this week with Pancake Tuesday. Once again our household took out the local neighborhood pancake race for a third year running! The next 40 days are traditionally used to prepare ourselves for the Easter season. It's good to see a few more of us Baptists are joining in this ancient tradition. Whatever you do to help yourself enter into the Easter journey, I hope you are finding the space and time to do it well.
Cheers,
Ants
PRAYER
If you have a prayer chain request please email pastoralcare@spreydon.org.nz or phone the church office 338 4163.
Please pray for the Close family as Edwin's daughter Rose is unwell in hospital.
Come and pray for the Overton family in Addis Ababa and for Kylie on Tuesday February 28, 7.45pm at 8 Petworth Place, Westmorland. Contact Mike & Jenni 338 1668 for more info.
The Close prayer group meets this year at 2/152 Hoon Hay Road on Wednesdays 10.15am – 12 noon. New people are welcome. Phone 338 5267 for more info.
LIFE TOGETHER
Mercy Basket. Our stocks for this special ministry are running low! We require jellies, rice risotto, jam, marmite, biscuits, long life milk, soup, 2 minute noodles and weetbix. We appreciate your continued support - thank you!
Congratulations to Tim Lalahi and Rae Taylor who were married last Saturday.
Alpha Training. Saturday March 17, 8.15am – 5.00pm Spreydon Baptist Church. Learn how to run the Alpha Course. Cost $60 per person. Discounts available for groups of five or more. Please contact Ibrani 021 413 373 or Dave 021 884 064 or Church Reception 338 4163.
Enrich your Marriage Relationship. This 7 week course will run in Term 2 on Wednesday evenings, starting 2nd May. Mark it on your calendar and make plans to be there. This course comes with great reviews and has benefited many couples. Regos available next month. Enquiries can be made to Phil and Judy at philjudy@xtra.co.nz
Marriage Preparation Course. Five great Thursday evenings out for you and your fiance from March 15 – April 12 with the well-presented DVD series by Nicky and Sila Lee. Cost $85 per couple. For more info and rego forms phone Murray and Janine 338 3608 or Hilary and Randal 343 5257, email meclose6@gmail.com or see www.spreydon.org.nz/community_help/marriage_ministries/marriage_preparation.
Earthquake Fund. We still have requests for help coming in. If you are able to offer support contact Di dsargent@spreydon.org.nz or 0275 147259 or put donations in an envelope marked EARTHQUAKE.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Figtree Mission Trip. In July we are sending a team to Figtree to help with their 'Day Camp'. We need people to serve, pray, encourage, help out with activities, work with children, worship …. An opportunity to maintain a wonderful relationship with a sister church and to bless their community's families. Anyone interested in going please talk to Lidwina or email lclarke@spreydon.org.nz .
Family week May 12 – 20. Anyone who may be interested in having a stall at the EXPO please email familyweek@spreydon.org.nz for a registration form.
YOUNG ADULTS
Society of Salt and Light nights coming up Monday and Tuesday March 6 and 7 at Addington Coffee Co-op. This month AJ is speaking. This is a great interdenominational initiative from the Anglicans that many of our young adults attend together. Contact Ants for details. awatt@spreydon.org.nz.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
Project Esther Trust is hosting a Car Boot Fun Day! Saturday March 17, 8.30am-12.00pm in the Preschool Car Park (opposite the church building). There will be a sausage sizzle supporting our youth trip to Figtree, hot drinks to support West Spreydon PTA and a FREE bouncy Castle! Spaces can be purchased for just $10. Come and get yourself a bargain. Contact Stacy ssilich@spreydon.org.nz or 022 067 3590
Kingdom Resources is offering a paid position of 24 hours per week as an employment coach or tutor. A heart for people seeking employment (especially women) is essential and previous experience is preferred. Applications close March 9. Please contact Chris 332 1700 ext 702.
The Caroline Reid Family Support Service supports children who have parents with a mental illness. Once a month we run Recreation days for kids to provide new experiences, peer-support and time out from at times stressful home environments. We need volunteers to help us and we would love to hear from you!!! Email Jess or Matt at crfsw@stepstone.org.nz.
OTHER
Business Network Breakfast. Interact and connect with like-minded business people on Wednesday February 29, 7am to 8:15-ish in the Hub café. Cost: $10 per person to pay on the day. RSVP: office@grace.org.nz or 379 8463 by 12 noon Monday 27 February, for catering purposes
Night Classes at Laidlaw College. Classes begin March 6. Cost for non-formal study $225.
Biblical Theology with Alistair Donaldson – Tuesdays 6 - 9pm
Vocation, Work and Ministry with Alistair Mackenzie – Thursdays 6 - 9pm.
For more information contact Kathy or Sue 354 4270 or chch@laidlaw.ac.nz or visit www.laidlaw.ac.nz.
International Food Fare. Community event Saturday March 17, 6.00 – 8.00pm at Avonhead Baptist Church, 102 Avonhead Road. Buy and sample foods from around the world. Bring your family, friends, neighbours, and workmates for a tasty night out. $5, $10 or $20 coupons available at the door. (Fundraising to support local communities in the Eastside.)
Chaplain vacancy – Archer village. The Senior Chaplain is retiring and they are seeking applicants to fill this permanent part-time role. For an application pack contact Graeme Mitchell 943 6262 or graeme@archervillage.org.nz.
GLOBAL MISSION
Morag Paton
YWAM Megacities, London
"I have some very exciting news and an answer to prayer; Jenn and I now have new accommodation to live in! We moved 2 weeks ago, and live right SMACK in the City of London. I walk out the front door, there is a bus stop directly outside and we are right in the middle of the central tube line, I couldn't ask for anything more central.
Our time here is flying by. I am constantly blessed by the incredible privilege I have to see God at work. Day after day I meet with pastors who share what God is placing on their heart, we strategise for how the teams can continue to be fruitful in London, looking for increased opportunity to work together as groups of churches and continuing to see London reached for Christ.
Would you continue to pray with me? Your prayers are like gold, and they move mountains.
Thanks again."
Morag
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
New Horizons
Today we say a huge thank you to Lorna Davies who, until last year, headed up New Horizons.
The group originally started in 1994 as a monthly activities programme for the elderly from Cobham Village. However, in 2004 Lorna changed the name and brought new life to the group with her vibrant personality and great organisational skills.
Each month a busload of seniors from our local community would head off to a concert, a picnic or a similar activity. Lorna, along with some great volunteers, befriended those who came along. However, as life has changed for us all, Lorna has moved on to new and exciting things and she willingly passes the mantel to Ruth Townshend. The New Horizons folk will be cared for and welcomed into the new activities happening around Spreydon.
So Lorna, we pray God's blessing on you for all you have given and for what He has in store for you. Thank you.
