Sunday 17th September, 2017 The Pastor's Pen
Sunday 17th September, 2017 Our vision statement is based on Romans 12:2, ‘transforming communities one life at a time.’ If you have any questions, or need directions around our buildings, please chat to people wearing yellow lanyards or go to the Information Kiosk in the foyer. If you’d like someone to pray for you, please feel free to approach someone wearing a red lanyard or come to the front of the auditorium at the conclusion of services. Whether its information or prayer, we’re here to help you. If English is not your first language, a copy of the transcript of the morning service message is usually available at the Information Desk and is also on our website with the audio of the message from Monday morning.
Our services today: 9.00am
10.45am
It’s our Ethnic and Cultural Celebration today! A mix of people sharing a mix of things, celebrating God’s creativeness and diversity.
6.30pm Andy Doncaster (Pastor of Youth & Young Adults) is speaking, again celebrating the cultural diversity of WP.
Useful Apps We’re encouraging you to use the WPBCguest wifi when you’re in church (password ‘transforming’) to download some useful apps that we recommend: The New City Catechism app is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers. The New City Catechism mobile app makes it easy to take all of the questions and answers with you wherever you go. Check it out today, and most importantly, download it for free while you’re in church today!
The Pastor’s Pen 하나님의 은혜와 평강이 여러분께 있습니다. 愿神的恩惠和平安与你们众人同在 To each of you, grace and peace from God. Kia ora Koutou
Our family are away this weekend in Palmerston North for the celebration of my parents’ birthdays who both turn 80 this year. It’s not often that the wider family gets together as we all live in different places and I know it will be wonderful to see the generations together - uncles, aunties, grandchildren etc. It will be a visual picture of the legacy we create through our whanau. Today at Windsor Park we’ll be celebrating the diversity we have in our faith whanau as part of the ongoing changes we’re experiencing on the North Shore. It’s a learning journey for us all and I’m thankful that we’re united in our desire to do life and faith together no matter how challenging that is because of our differences … we’re better together for sure! I pray that these services will be an encouragement to us all as the Spirit continues to lead and guide us into being the Body of Christ in our area that effectively grows the Kingdom of God. And let’s continue to pray for wisdom with our participation in NZ’s democratic process next weekend! We’ll certainly be praying for our leaders on Sunday 24th September! 예수님의 이름으로 축복합니다. 愿神祝福你 God bless you. Ngā manaakitanga Grant Harris (Senior Pastor)
Coming up / Classifieds Do you love to sew? Do you love Freeset? The next Sewing Bee for Sew4Freedom will be held in the Foyer on Wednesday 20th September from 9.30am – 3pm. Bring your sewing machine and join in. Morning tea provided. Come for as long or as little as you like! See you there! For further information contact Jenny [email protected]
Coming up / Classifieds ncompass: Thursday 21st September, 10am, Kauri Room We continue our journey this year looking at the transforming power of love. This month we again have the privilege of hosting Geoff Wiklund (Former Pastor Eden AOG) who will enable us, through the ministry of God’s Spirit, to take a step of faith, becoming more the people whom God created us to be – a message of hope, love and encouragement. All invited! Men’s Breakfast: Saturday 23rd September. 7.15am – 8.45am, caféwindsor. Guest speaker: Mark Powell (ex CEO of The Warehouse). Numbers limited to 90 men. Tickets $25 available at the Information Desk or the Church Office. Promise Keepers Conference is fast approaching: Coming to the men's breakfast? Why not bring your son along and then bring him with you to the conference on 6th–7th October. Great speakers like Sy Rogers. Need more info? Contact Grant Dutton 443 3486 or 021 132 7183. See you there. Living Proof Live event with Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell. We will be holding the simulcast event in the Auditorium on Saturday 28th October, 9am to 4.30pm and tickets are on sale now for $35 early bird rate until 22nd October to include full catering and a goody bag. This year the theme will be ‘Captivated: The Wonder of Christ on the Winding Road’ and will challenge us with the question: ‘Are you willing to step out and trust Him?’ This is a day of refreshment, learning and fellowship with other like-minded women from churches across Auckland so book the date and invite your family, friends and small group now. Tickets are on sale at the Information Desk on Sundays or at the Church Office during the week. Bays Youth is running a Girls Empowerment Workshop for young women aged 11-16, 9th-10th October, 9.30am – 3pm, Kauri Room. Registration Fee is $30 (for both days). Featuring workshops addressing Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Healthy Lifestyles and making good choices + fun activities like Self Defence and Pampering. To register please contact Olivia 022 010 6978, [email protected] The Foodbank is low in Baked Beans, Large Weetbix, Canned Fruit and Spaghetti Pasta. Please leave any contributions in the Foyer or at the Church Office. Accommodation required: Two mature Christian ladies of good character and with good references are needing a two bedroom flat long term. Sunny bright and with a pleasant outlook. Approx anywhere from Orewa to Albany and would consider Glenfield. Another possibility would be to house sit for 1 year or more. Please phone Suzy 021 131 7571.
Our services today: 9.00am
10.45am
It’s our Ethnic and Cultural Celebration today! A mix of people sharing a mix of things, celebrating God’s creativeness and diversity.
6.30pm Andy Doncaster (Pastor of Youth & Young Adults) is speaking, again celebrating the cultural diversity of WP.
Useful Apps We’re encouraging you to use the WPBCguest wifi when you’re in church (password ‘transforming’) to download some useful apps that we recommend: The New City Catechism app is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers. The New City Catechism mobile app makes it easy to take all of the questions and answers with you wherever you go. Check it out today, and most importantly, download it for free while you’re in church today!
The Pastor’s Pen 하나님의 은혜와 평강이 여러분께 있습니다. 愿神的恩惠和平安与你们众人同在 To each of you, grace and peace from God. Kia ora Koutou
Our family are away this weekend in Palmerston North for the celebration of my parents’ birthdays who both turn 80 this year. It’s not often that the wider family gets together as we all live in different places and I know it will be wonderful to see the generations together - uncles, aunties, grandchildren etc. It will be a visual picture of the legacy we create through our whanau. Today at Windsor Park we’ll be celebrating the diversity we have in our faith whanau as part of the ongoing changes we’re experiencing on the North Shore. It’s a learning journey for us all and I’m thankful that we’re united in our desire to do life and faith together no matter how challenging that is because of our differences … we’re better together for sure! I pray that these services will be an encouragement to us all as the Spirit continues to lead and guide us into being the Body of Christ in our area that effectively grows the Kingdom of God. And let’s continue to pray for wisdom with our participation in NZ’s democratic process next weekend! We’ll certainly be praying for our leaders on Sunday 24th September! 예수님의 이름으로 축복합니다. 愿神祝福你 God bless you. Ngā manaakitanga Grant Harris (Senior Pastor)
Coming up / Classifieds Do you love to sew? Do you love Freeset? The next Sewing Bee for Sew4Freedom will be held in the Foyer on Wednesday 20th September from 9.30am – 3pm. Bring your sewing machine and join in. Morning tea provided. Come for as long or as little as you like! See you there! For further information contact Jenny [email protected]
Coming up / Classifieds ncompass: Thursday 21st September, 10am, Kauri Room We continue our journey this year looking at the transforming power of love. This month we again have the privilege of hosting Geoff Wiklund (Former Pastor Eden AOG) who will enable us, through the ministry of God’s Spirit, to take a step of faith, becoming more the people whom God created us to be – a message of hope, love and encouragement. All invited! Men’s Breakfast: Saturday 23rd September. 7.15am – 8.45am, caféwindsor. Guest speaker: Mark Powell (ex CEO of The Warehouse). Numbers limited to 90 men. Tickets $25 available at the Information Desk or the Church Office. Promise Keepers Conference is fast approaching: Coming to the men's breakfast? Why not bring your son along and then bring him with you to the conference on 6th–7th October. Great speakers like Sy Rogers. Need more info? Contact Grant Dutton 443 3486 or 021 132 7183. See you there. Living Proof Live event with Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell. We will be holding the simulcast event in the Auditorium on Saturday 28th October, 9am to 4.30pm and tickets are on sale now for $35 early bird rate until 22nd October to include full catering and a goody bag. This year the theme will be ‘Captivated: The Wonder of Christ on the Winding Road’ and will challenge us with the question: ‘Are you willing to step out and trust Him?’ This is a day of refreshment, learning and fellowship with other like-minded women from churches across Auckland so book the date and invite your family, friends and small group now. Tickets are on sale at the Information Desk on Sundays or at the Church Office during the week. Bays Youth is running a Girls Empowerment Workshop for young women aged 11-16, 9th-10th October, 9.30am – 3pm, Kauri Room. Registration Fee is $30 (for both days). Featuring workshops addressing Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Healthy Lifestyles and making good choices + fun activities like Self Defence and Pampering. To register please contact Olivia 022 010 6978, [email protected] The Foodbank is low in Baked Beans, Large Weetbix, Canned Fruit and Spaghetti Pasta. Please leave any contributions in the Foyer or at the Church Office. Accommodation required: Two mature Christian ladies of good character and with good references are needing a two bedroom flat long term. Sunny bright and with a pleasant outlook. Approx anywhere from Orewa to Albany and would consider Glenfield. Another possibility would be to house sit for 1 year or more. Please phone Suzy 021 131 7571.
