PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray for the Lords anointing on The Hope Project, which seeks to see widespread evangelism in NZ throughout 2014. Please pray for Jeremy and Laura Herenga, who are coping with the news that Lauras dad has aggressive, terminal cancer. Please pray that the Lord would show us what He wants us to address this coming year as we review various aspects of our church life and ministry in the coming months. Please pray that the Lord would give Dianne McGowan wisdom, favour, and blessing as she leads the Children's ministry at WHAC. Please pray for the Nanjans as Naren is away for another several months. Pray for safety and support as Valasi manages the home alone. At least three established Alliance churches are developing plans to start daughter churches across Spain. Praise God for this growing vision to plant churches! Also, pray for Gods continued favour, protection, and blessing on these efforts.

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. 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.

WEST HARBOUR ALLIANCE CHURCH

07 July 2013
www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

ROSTERS for July 2013

Date Preacher Matt Joel S. Joel S. Matt 07 14 21 28 Worship Leader Bethany Tom Tom Barry Pianist Sharilyn Sharilyn Aeran Aeran Media Frazer Paul Ina
Alyssandra

m/tea
Esther Mele Pauline Annette

Lawns Barry Barry Barry Ross

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 toilets are located down the passage to the right as you exit the sanctuary. The Preschool ministry begins at the start of the service in the foyer, and 3-13 year olds are dismissed part way through the service for Sunday School. 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: 07 July - Joh Remiens 21 July - Barry Thomas

If you would like to include any bits and pieces for the weekly Newsletter, please email Pastor Matt at: mordaunts@orcon.net.nz, 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 Preacher: Matthew Mordaunt Led By: Bethany Lauaki
Thank you for joining us today and we warmly invite to you to stay and enjoy some morning tea. If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we encourage you to make yourself known to one of the Worship Team and they will assist you.

NEWS
Would you like to continue your 40 Day journey? Daily devotional booklets are available for $14. These readings will help to strengthen your understanding of the topics covered during these 40 days, while also expanding your understanding of the Body of Christ, and how we are better together! Tuesday Coffee Group Every Tuesday morning from 10-12 at the church, Esther McKean is hosting a coffee group for women of all ages to come and enjoy some company and conversation. Coffee is provided for the adults, and toys for the babies; you are most welcome to come! Are you eager to be part of the News Room If you have a flair for presentation and a talent with the computer, we are looking for someone to take over producing our weekly newsletter. If you are interested please see Pastor Matt today. Next week will be different! Thanks to the CMA missions trip to Tonga, next week, we will be sharing our Sunday morning worship service with our Chinese sister church WHCACC. Joel will be speaking, and while the worship will be in English, the message will be translated into Cantonese. Please warmly welcome our friends from WHCACC next weekend! Did you know 2014 will be the bicentenary of the gospel in Aotearoa and the Hope Project is seeking to use that to share the reasons for the hope we have in Christ with every home in New Zealand through a gentle multimedia project. www.hopeproject.co.nz This is a unique project with a 'go to them' rather than a 'come to us' approach that meets people, where they're at, with a clear gospel message and inspirational testimonies. It will be creative and engaging. It will connect with people through their chosen media. It will open an amazing door for conversation. To find out more, please visit www.hopeproject.co.nz. MEETINGS COMING UP ... Elders Board 07 August 2013 Executive Committee 24 July 2013

FROM ADRIAN ROGERS

May I recommend some procedures to follow in your quiet time? Get still and quiet. The Bible says in Psalm 46:10, Be still, and know that I am God. Focus your mind on Him. Calm down, relax, and recognize His presence. Take a deep breath and focus your thoughts on the Lord. Read the Bible for quality and not quantity. It's good to have a goal to read the Bible through in a year, or a similar goal; but that's not the purpose of your quiet time. Also, devotional books are wonderful. But again, this is not the place for them. This is the time when you simply read the Bible with an open mind. Meditate. As you focus on the Word of God and meditate, let it permeate you. Ask: Is there a command to obey? Is there a promise to claim? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a lesson to learn? Is there a new truth to carry with me? Now you're ready to pray. When you pray, pour out your soul. Be natural and honest with God. Tell Him how you feel. Pray out loud. It keeps your mind on track and enables you to stay focused. Begin to share out of your quiet time. God did not make us to be reservoirs; He made us to be conduits. Tell others what is God is showing you. Finally, obey what God tells you. Your spiritual train is running on two rails. One is revelation and the other is obedience. And if either rail stops, your train stops. Learn to obey the Word of God.

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN AT WHAC

Ages 0-2 We have a supervised creche fortnightly in the north side of the foyer. Parents are welcome to either drop their kids off, or stay with them. The other two weeks of a month the facilities will be there, but parents will need to supervise their own children. 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.

Ages 3-7 Ages 8 - 13

Reorient: Prayer Join us in the church every Wednesday at 7.30pm as we pray for our community, our church family and ministries. 40 Days of community home group Bible Studies Our home group Bible studies have finished for the 40 Days of Community campaign, but they will resume in the spring with a new 6-8 week program. Keep watch here for more details as the time approaches! The Kindy Korner The kindergarten is always looking for: Yogurt pots, empty margarine containers, and plastic bags. If you have any to donate, please place them on the sink in the back corner of the hall (by the Kindy office).

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP ...

Jonah Marias - 14 July Joshua Moala - 21 July Ella Mordaunt - 22 July