Happenings 19 March 2017

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By Richard  

Just Thinking…

A looking back and a looking forward. Firstly, thank-you to all who, either through your prayers or through your contributions, helped shape our sharing service last Sunday. A number of people commented to me afterwards saying they were so encouraged by what was shared, and equally delighted by the number of different voices that were heard. I believe that the Holy Spirit spoke through that time, and in a few weeks, the church leadership will come back to you with their sense of how God has spoken to us. Please keep praying for our church through this process.

Looking forward, we are about to embark on a sermon series through the book of Exodus, so I encourage you to begin to read through this pivotal book. This is the book that, to a large extent, gives us the framework and the language by which we understand our Great Rescuer and his great rescue of his people.

In Him, Murray

This Saturday 18th March is our Church Family BBQ! We would love for everyone to bring along their friends and family to this social event so that we can start this year with great friendship.
Kids Programs This Sunday This Sunday, kids who are years 0-4 will be with Kelly Jenkins' in the downstairs Kowhai room. Years 5-8 will be meeting as a separate group, this week led by Mike Pummell.
There will be a Members Meeting after the service on the 26th March. All members are encouraged to attend. Everyone else is welcome too.
mainly music for young children is on every Tuesday morning at 10am!
Film Group On Tuesday 21 March we will meet at the Lido in Manukau Rd, at 5:45pm to see the 5:55pm screening of “The Street Cat called Bob”. Please see Margaret Gaiqui for reservations.
Leisure for PleasureNext Tuesday at 1pm in the church lounge. All are welcome!
Morning Prayer Meeting Every Wednesday morning at 7am. All are welcome to come and join in this special time of prayer.
Kindy Market Day! The Annual Kindergarten Market Day date has changed to the 1st April! Every year the church runs a White elephant stall, so if you are interested in helping out in support of the Kindy and the church with items or assistance, please let the church office or Alison Silvester (528 0125) know.
Sunday School Teachers We are on the lookout for someone to relieve for the Sunday School groups next Sunday 26th. If anyone is interested in this, or in other occasional relief teaching for either the years 0-4 or years 5-8, please let Margaret Stewart, Michael Pummell or the church office know.
Breakfast for all! Saturday 8 April 8am church lounge: Cooked breakfast and special visiting speaker, Edgar Sathuluri, who has planted hundreds of churches in villages across India. Ladies and men are invited.
Waimarie Service Next Wednesday, 2:30pm at the Waimarie Home. Please pray for this fellowship.
Young Adults Group Next Wednesday night at 7:30pm. Check the Facebook page for updates.

The start of the year is a great time to get plugged in to one of the home groups that are operating in the life of our church. There is a depth of connection that often doesn't happen outside of these groups, so we encourage you to call one of leaders below or contact the church office for more information.

Wednesday Night Home Group - Next Wednesday Home Group at the home of Paul and Ruth Ungemuth every second and fourth Wednesday at 7:30pm. Call 528 4401 for more information.

Wednesday Morning Home Group - Next Wednesday Home Group at the home of Joy Galt every third Wednesday at 10am. Call 948 8529 for more information.

Sunday Afternoon Home Group - This Sunday after the service Home Group run by David and Heather Reid every second Sunday after the service at the Reid's home. Call 528 4908 for more information.

Rightnow media is an online Christian ministry that provides access to thousands of video and study resources for Christians. It has been called the 'Netflix for Christians'! Our church has signed up for this service for three months, and you should have received an email giving you instructions on how to access these resources. Feel free to download or watch anything you like during this three month period - there are no limitations. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
Mei Ling's latest newsletter is available by clicking here . If you would like to contact her, her new email address is Mei.LingLee@gbaships.org

This Sunday: Exodus: An Introduction

Exodus is a defining book for Christians. It gives us the language and framework by which, even now, we can understand and relate to God. We begin a journey through this book this Sunday (it won't take 40 years!)