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 1st February 2015 Pastor Nigel Scott [email protected] Associate Pastor Matt Swank [email protected] Children, Families Ministry Don Macfarlane [email protected] Community Ministry Don Macfarlane [email protected] PEOPLE Roland and Elisabeth would like to thank you all for your prayers, love, and concern during Roland’s illness. He has now been discharged from hospital and is progressing slowly. Doug operation went well and he is also recovering at home. Please note Jean is in Room 35 of the Lodge, not Room 3 as previously advised. She will be there for another week. BUILDING: COMPLETION OF ALTERATIONS The former office area is now being converted back to a single meeting space and should be available for use in the next week or so. This medium sized meeting space will no doubt prove popular for various groups so please ensure you book with the office. Decoration and furnishing of the café area has been put on hold until the April school holidays. This area will be repainted, new carpet and vinyl will be laid and some new furniture added including a large screen TV in one corner. BAPTIST MISSION FELLOWSHIP MEETING When: FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY (Waitangi Day) 10.00 am Where: In the church café. If you'd like to be part of the Baptist Mission Fellowship group that meets monthly to support and encourage those involved in overseas service with the NZ Baptist Mission Society, you are very welcome to join us for a time of fellowship, sharing and prayer. Any enquiries, contact Jill G. GOOD NEWS An easy way to learn about and keep up to date with what the NZ Baptist Mission Society is doing in the Pacific and Asia, is to receive on a monthly basis the NZBMS/BMF Newz and Prayer Updates. There is the option of receiving them by email, at no cost, or in printed form at $5 per year. If you would like to receive these publications, or learn more about them, contact Adele. PRAYER MAINLY MUSIC Mainly Music for 2015 starts on Monday 9th February. The phone has been ringing hot as several mums have rung in wanting to join. We have a waiting list so the popularity of this great ministry for mainly mums and their kids continues on. The Mainly Music leaders team are doing a great job and are continuing to serve with passion. We have placed an emphasis on the God talk and most of the leaders have taken their turn to share their testimony. The parents are listening and many have started up conversations later with the speaker asking how God ministered to them. Hearing how we all go through stuff and especially stories of miracle healings, miracle births give testimony to Gods goodness. We are also planning to run an Alpha Parenting course for the Mainly Music mums and dads if the interest carries through. We are expectant that God will continue to work in the hearts of those who attend. If anyone would like to be part of the team on Mondays 9.30-11.30am please see Francie or one of the team. Prayer Points That all the signed up mums/dads/grandparents can attend and join in on Mondays regularly. That the leaders all feel encouraged and strengthened as they prepare for term one. That the parents and children feel welcome, relaxed and open to the God talks. That the mums and Dads will want to attend the Alpha Parenting course. That there will be more people wanting to help run the mainly music sessions. Especially those willing to sit and talk to the mums and dads during coffee and play time. That Mainly Music will continue to be a fun filled time with lots of song, dance, chat and laughter. NEW DIRECTORY The updated church directory and prayer list is available in the foyer this morning. Please take a copy. We have printed 60 at this stage. Once these are gone please put your name on the list if you want one. We will do a further print run this week and the extra copies will be available next week. One copy per family please. As with any directory, errors and omissions occur and the thing is likely to be out of date the moment it comes off the printer. Please check your details carefully and let the office know of any alterations. If you are new and would like to be in the directory please see one of the pastoral staff this morning; Nigel, Matt or Don. THURSDAY CARE’N CARE CRAFT GROUP Starts: Thursday 5th February and meets every week from 10-12pm Bring along your friends and enjoy a creative environment where you can learn a new craft or work on your current project. A helpful, encouraging and supportive atmosphere where you can have fun, learn and develop friendships. KAPITI ISRAELI DANCERS The first meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd February at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall, 286 Te Moana Road, Waikanae. Beginners welcome. For further information please phone Ann on 905.9030. FREE TO TAKE AWAY 1. Mid-size pool table 2. Small table soccer game. A large box containing small metal tool box tins similar to those used for the lego competition have gone missing from the hall. If anyone knows of their whereabouts please let Carol Shearer know. Thank you. See Don Macfarlane. ROSTERS & ACTIVITIES ROSTERS TODAY 1st February Morning Tea: 1st Service Bob & Marian 2nd Service Dave & Diane & Russell Welcome: 1st Service Esmae & Chris 2nd Service Paul & Denise ACTIVITIES & START DATES MONDAYS Mainly Music—starts 9 Feb ICONZ– starts 9 Feb THURSDAY 5th February Prayer Meeting / 9.00-9.30am Craft Group / 10-12am FRIDAY 6th February BMF / 10am Youth Group—starts 13 Feb HOMEGROUPS SUNDAY 8th February Morning Tea 1st Service: Bruce & Natalie 2nd Service: Virginia & Robert Welcome 1st Service: Brian & Carol S 2nd Service: Intercessory Prayer 1st Service: Keith 2nd Service: Ruth Monday Jonathan & Esther / start 9 Feb Tuesday Elaine / start 17 Feb Wendy & Nigel / start 17 Feb Friday Women’s Study Group / start 13 Feb Ph: 293 6810 Office hours: 9 - noon, Tuesday - Friday