PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray that the Kindergarten operating in our facility would truly be a light to the community, and would be used by God to draw many people into His Kingdom. Please pray that the Lord would heal Sharilyn Mordaunt's dad (Harry) from his cancer, and for the Mordaunt family as they are apart until late March. Please be praying in advance for our Easter services. Pray for wisdom as we plan, for favour in our community, for passion in our hearts, and for anointing on our activities. Praise the Lord for carrying Frazer Noble through his recent thesis submission, and pray that his defence will go very smoothly. Continue to pray for protection of believers in the Middle East. Pray that God will intervene and that the people of these nations will put their trust in Him. Also, pray for the thousands of people who continue to flee Syria to escape ongoing violence. Pray for believers in neighbouring countries who are ministering to the displaced and that God will be glorified in this situation.

West Harbour Alliance Church 145 Moire Road, West Harbour, Waitakere 0618 (09) 416-8991 www.whac.net.nz

Pastoral Team
Pastor Matthew and Sharilyn Mordaunt 832 3922

Elders Board
Jacob Lauaki Joh Remiens Barry Thomas

Executive Committee
Tom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, John Skellon, Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders Board.

WEST HARBOUR ALLIANCE CHURCH

10 March 2013 www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

416 8991 Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am Tuesday-Friday. If you would like to drop by outside these hours, please ring the church before you come.

ROSTERS for March 2013

Date 10 17 24 31 Preacher Matt Matt Matt T.B.A. Worship Leader Matt Tom Barry Barry Pianist Miriam Aeran Sharilyn Aeran Media Paul Ina Sophie Ryan m/tea Keren Dianne Sarah Fay Lawns Ross Ross Tom Tom

Are you new to this facility?

We know that it can take a lot of energy to attend a new church, so please note that: The Childrens Ministry begins part way through the service. This is for children between the ages of 3 13 years. Information on who we are, as well as on all of our ministries are available online at www.whac.net.nz Each week, we share a cuppa together after the service, and would love for you to stay for a chat.

Communion: 17 March 2013 - Jacob Lauaki 07 April 2013 Matt Mordaunt

If you would like to include any bits and pieces for the weekly Newsletter, please email Pastor Matt at: mordaunt6@gmail.com, or phone the church office.

Helping people move from brokenness to wholeness in Christ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed Psalm 34:18

TODAY
10.30am Morning Worship
Easter at WHAC

NEWS

God Is Not Judging You

Romans 8:33 33Who shall bring a charge against Gods elect? It is God who justifies. Some people see God as a judge who has exacting demands on man. When they fall short or when things go wrong in their lives, they think that God is judging them. My friend, the truth is that if you are a believer, God does not bring any charge against you. Instead, He justifies you because of the blood of His Son. In fact, Gods Word goes on to say that the One who has the right to condemn you, chose instead to die for you and is risen at the Fathers right hand to be your righteousness! (Romans 8:34) But what the devil tries to do is to get you to believe that God watches you with a critical eye and punishes you when you do wrong. He has deceived many sincere Christians into believing that if they have done something wrong, sickness or some other evil thing has a right to come upon them and their families. And when these things happen, he convinces them that they are suffering Gods judgment because of their wrongdoings. In the meantime, these sincere Christians struggle with condemnation because they think that they are the cause of their problems. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ever since the cross, where Jesus was judged in your place for every one of your wrong actions, thoughts and words, God no longer judges you, His child. You need not accept condemnation or evil things happening to you because Jesus took all your punishment at the cross. So when you start to feel condemned for your actions or when you experience negative circumstances, say, It is written: It is God who justifies me. I am completely forgiven and made righteous before Him. I refuse to accept any condemnation and I reject every symptom of the curse that I am seeing in my circumstances! Then, simply stand on the truth of Gods Word, and watch Him deliver and bless you!

Easter weekend this year is March 29-31, and in celebration of this special time, WHAC will be providing a Led by: Matt Mordaunt reflective Good Friday service from 10:30 on the 29th, and a joy-filled family service on Easter Sunday, Speaker: Matt Mordaunt complete with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids prior to the Thank you for joining us today and you are warmly service. invited to stay and enjoy some morning tea. If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we The Engine Room encourage you to make yourself known to one of the This year, the Lord has been stirring the hearts of a number of people at WHAC around prayer, and as a Worship Team and they will assist you. result, focus, and excitement, and anticipation are all developing. A prayer team is also being formed, while our prayer nights have been moved to Wednesday nights at 7:30. For more information, please see Phil Ruston. Table for 6 Facebook is great. Gmail? I love it! But nothing compares with sitting down for a meal with friends and family from church. Table for 6 is a new initiative at WHAC to see that happen. Would you like to host a meal - while not preparing all the food? Please see Sally Skellon or Esther McKean. Can't help but sing? The church choir is always looking for new singers. Maybe you should be one of them! Practices Sunday following the service. The Kindy Korner The church Kindy is off to a flying start, and would love to have the following goods donated: Yogurt pots Ice Cream containers Butter/margarine containers Plastic bags Non-perishable food to give to needy families Any help is greatly appreciated!

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN at WHAC

Ages 37 Ages 8 13 Our Kids Club is divided into two groups, for age appropriate lessons. These take place in the hall during the sermon. A notice will appear on the screen when it is time to dismiss your children.
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Reorient: Prayer
Join us in the church every Wednesday at 7:30pm

Home Groups
Mordaunts: To Be Advised Thomas: To Be Advised BIRTHDAYS COMING UP ..... Zaviar Baker - 10 March Katrina Mordaunt - 11 March Sharilyn Mordaunt - 18 March Jeremy Heeringa - 19 March

MEETINGS COMING UP: Executive Committee 20 March 2013 Elders Board 03 April 2013