WAIKANAE BAP IST Knowing God, touching lives CHURCH A warm welcome to our church family this morning. We hope you will enjoy your time with us and that God will touch your life in a new and meaningful way. Sunday 9th November 2014 Pastor Nigel Scott [email protected] Associate Pastor Matt Swank [email protected] Children, Families Ministry Don Macfarlane [email protected] Community Ministry Don Macfarlane [email protected] HOPE PROJECT Have you checked out the 10 Day Challenge resources? I invite you to do so, you will be impressed. Go to www.10daychallenge.co.nz . Down the left side of the screen you will see a series of numbers (1-10). Click on those numbers to look at the subjects covered in the 10 Day Challenge. They include: Christian Faith – a relationship with a God you cannot see The Bible – learning about a God you cannot see Church – Having friends on the same journey Faith that triumphs life’s storms Don’t forget the Q & A section which includes 20 short DVDs which speak to many of the common questions non-Christians ask about Christian faith. Most of all don’t forget to talk to your neighbours, friends, workmates and ask them what they thought about the material they’ve seen (the TV ads, the booklet). Perhaps, because we’ve discovered that sections of Waikanae don’t seem to have received a delivery, you could ask them if they have a booklet and give them one if they don’t. I have spoken to the Hope Project Team about this. Non-delivery in some areas of a town or city seems to be an issue around the country and they are encouraging churches to plug the gaps by delivering by hand to areas that don’t seem to have been covered. To that end I have ordered another 500 booklets for us to deliver in our street or area. If you don’t think your street has received a delivery why don’t you grab a handful of booklets from the foyer cupboard next Sunday and deliver them to every household in the street – bar those that have ‘no junk mail’ stickers? P RAY E R MAINLY MUSIC Mainly Music is a fun time with parents ( Mums Mainly) loving the interaction with their kids through music. With themes such as colours, movement and rhythm the toddlers are adding to their learning processes. As relationships are being built between parents-grandparents, some mums are now asking for prayer from the leaders. And a couple have come along to church. One mum told us how that when she and another mum recently took their almost 5 year olds to "Kickstart" program at Kapanui School their girls started singing "Cause Jesus loves me" during mat time. They had sung this at Mainly Music in the morning. We can but admire their faith. Please pray for: 1. The ongoing deepening of relationships between parents, grand parents and the MM team. 2. The God Spot to have a more obvious effect on all the parents. 3. The people coming to continue asking for prayer. 4. Good health and fitness for the MM team. 5. The upcoming special Christmas programme on Dec 8 and the Zippity Zoo. 6. The parents now starting to come to church will deepen their relationship with Christ BAPTIST ASSEMBLY Nigel and Wendy will be away at Assembly in Paihia this week from Wednesday to Sunday. Matt will be preaching in both services here. SPECIAL AUDITORIUM CHAIR There is now an auditorium chair with arms that is available for use for those who have a short term need: e.g. recent operation, or temporary infirmity that makes it difficult to get out of your seat. It is available to be booked by contacting the office. It will be placed in a suitable prearranged spot for you and marked ‘reserved’ with your name on it. Please note this chair is not available for general use, it is for temporary use by those who need it. SAVE THE CHRISTIANS OF THE MIDDLE EAST PETITION A petition for the above is in the foyer for anyone to sign. Completed forms will be sent to the Barnabas Fund. THURSDAY FRIENDSHIP GROUP When: Thursday 13th November Where: WBC Time: 1.30-3.00pm Theme: A time of celebration This is the final programme for 2014. Students from Kapanui School will be presenting some items for us, so come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship and Christmas fare. CHRISTMAS CARDS If you have any old Christmas Cards Gloria would love to use them making special crafts with ladies at Craft Group on Thursday mornings. You can give them to Gloria or hand them into the Office. ☺ TELEPHONE DIRECTORY UPDATE Its that time again folks, so please let me know if you would like to: update/include your photo in the directory (this is a great way to get to recognise people and learn their names) add or change your address / phone number / email address. You can email me at: [email protected] or ph: 293 6810. Thank you, Janine. GALA AND CAR BOOT SALE In support of Churches Education Commission and Wellington Schools’ CRE programmes. When: Saturday 22nd November Time: 9am-1pm Where: 574 High Street Lower Hutt (Knox Presbyterian Church) See notice in café. INTERCHURCH LADIES’ CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Where: Kapiti Uniting Church, Ngapaki St. When: Monday 1st December, at 1:30pm. We have 2 occasions each year when we combine, and it is important that we keep our links strong between the churches. Mark your diaries now. WAIKANAE AGLOW Invites you to their meeting on Thursday 20th November 10am-noon At the Waikanae Presbyterian Church Hall. Theme: A time for sharing—bring a poem, story or song. Morning tea is provided, but ask you to bring a plate to share for lunch. Any enquiries please ring Joan 905 3940 or Christine 904 3233. ROSTERS & ACTIVITIES ROSTERS TODAY 9th November Morning Tea: 1st Service: Rob & John 2nd Service: Jonathan & Esther MONDAY 10th November Mainly Music Morning Tea: Natalie & Christine SUNDAY 16th November Morning Tea: 1st Service: Bob & Marian 2nd Service: Paul & Denise Welcome: 1st Service: Joan & Keith 2nd Service: Russell & Annette Intercessory Prayer: 1st Service: Joan 2nd Service: Doug Worship 1st Service: Leader: Matt Data Travis Sound: Martin 2nd Service: Leader: Matt Data: Margaret Sound: Eric Ph 293 6810 Office hours: 9 - noon, Tuesday - Friday THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES MONDAY 10th November Mainly Music 10.00am-11.30am ICONZ 5.45pm- 7.15pm THURSDAY 13th November Prayer Meeting 9.00am- 9.30am Craft Group 10.00am-12.00pm Friendship Group 1.30pm -3.00pm FRIDAY 14th November Women’s Study Group 1.00pm-3.00pm Junior Youth Group 3.30pm-5.00pm SUNDAY 16th November Men’s Study Group 6.30pm-8.00pm HOMEGROUPS Monday Jonathan & Esther Tuesday—Elaine 7.30pm (family) 9.45am (ladies) Tuesday David & Annette 7.30pm (Prm’) (mixed) Tuesday Wendy & Nigel (1st & 3rd)7.30pm (mixed) Thursday Hugh & Janet 7.30pm (mixed) Thursday Travis & Kathleen 7.30pm (mixed) Friday- Women’s Study Group