This morning…
… we look forward to hearing from God’s Word with Warren Payne as our speaker

Kids Church this morning…
… Preschoolers and Y1s are downstairs with Monique to start the new year

Youth for this week…
… all ages will be meeting at the church at 6:30pm to go to Pt Chev beach for a picnic. Please bring along: food to share, balls to throw, spades to dig and kites to fly! Back at the church at 8:00pm for pick up.
… more details of the term programme are available at the welcome table, and keep watching your e-mails for updates!

Shared lunch
Join us for a shared lunch in the hall downstairs after the service today. All welcome to bring and share finger food.

what’s coming up

Prayers and thanks
Please continue to pray for Graeme as he adjusts to his medication and for a good, steady recovery.
A tremendous thank you to all who have been willing to step in and make themselves available at this time.

Newsletter Editor
This will be Karen’s last newsletter and she would like to thank everyone for their support and news over the past 18 months or so.
Please welcome Alice as the new editor from next week. If you would like to have an item in the newsletter, please contact her on 378 4544 or adwren@vodafone.co.nz

Living Stones Home Group
We commence the year with a pot luck dinner at Tim & Elizabeth’s at 7pm on Friday 10th February.
All welcome to join us.

Spiritual Formation Group
We are starting on Monday 13th February at Pam’s at 7:30pm. All welcome to join us as we explore ways to draw closer to God.

Special Church Meeting
Advanced notice of the church meeting planned for Sunday 4th March immediately after the church service. Please continue to pray for wisdom as we decide how to handle the new tax laws. All welcome to attend.

This morning…
… we take a break from our series on the essential Jesus and welcome the Tearfund Team as they visit us as part of their “My Life was Changed” Tour

Kids Church this morning…
… meets downstairs for a time of fun and discovery in God’s Word for pre-schoolers and primary school aged kids

Youth for this week…
… meets at the church from 6:30 – 9:00 pm for Basement Service. All welcome to join us!
See your email for more details of this term’s line up…

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Sincere appreciation to everyone who so willingly assisted with Rona’s special day last Saturday… from Youth, who were awesome, to the “kitchen hands” who were outstanding, along with others who assisted with venue preparation and food serve. Too many to name! You know who you are! You all made my job so much easier. Bless you all, Margaret J.

what’s coming up

Spiritual Formation Group
We meet at Pam’s home on Wednesday 23rd November at 7:30pm. All welcome to join us as we study the spiritual disciplines.
A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Living Stones Bible Study
We meet on Friday 25th November from 7:30 – 9pm at the Jelleymans’ home. All welcome to join us as we study the book of Acts.

Preaching focus for next week
We return to our series on Essential Jesus as we study the second coming of Jesus.

Church Forum
After the service on Sunday 27th November we will be having our last Church Forum for the year. All welcome to attend.

Time Out For You!
Celebrating the Year – ladies, join us in the church hall on Saturday 26th November from 2-4 pm for an end of year celebration. Enjoy a truffle making demonstration, good food and a gift exchange. Bring a gift up to the value of $5. All welcome. See Margaret J for more information.

2011 New Zealand Church Life Survey
We are joining with churches of all denominations to complete this questionnaire during November. If you do not yet have a questionnaire, please see Margaret J for one. Please return all completed forms to Graeme. We also need assistance keying the data into the Church Life Survey website. If you are able to help, please see Graeme of Margaret J.

AA Christmas Meal
Thank you for your willingness to help put on a special meal on Saturday 10th December from 5-7pm for the AA members who meet at our church each Saturday afternoon. We hope this will be a very special time for our guests. If you would like to assist in the kitchen, with setup, greeting, or sitting at the tables with our guests, please let one of the Leadership Team know as soon as possible.

A time for prayer

Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week

We welcome the Tearfund Team as they visit us as part of their “My Life was Changed” Tour.

Church Forum

After the service on Sunday 27^th November we will be having our last Church Forum for the year. Do you have something you would like to be raised at the meeting? If so, please let the Leadership Team know before Wednesday 16^th November. Thanks.

Time Out For You!

Celebrating the Year – ladies, join us in the church hall on Saturday 26^th November from 2-4 pm for an end of year celebration. Enjoy a truffle making demonstration, good food and a gift exchange. Bring a gift up to the value of $5. All welcome. See Margaret J for more information.

2011 New Zealand Church Life Survey

We are joining with churches of all denominations to complete this questionnaire during November. If you do not yet have a questionnaire, please see Margaret J for one. Please return all completed forms to Graeme. We also need assistance keying the data into the Church Life Survey website. If you are able to help, please see Graeme of Margaret J.

AA Christmas Meal

Thank you for your willingness to help put on a special meal on Saturday 10^th December from 5-7pm for the AA members who meet at our church each Saturday afternoon. We hope this will be a very special time for our guests. If you would like to assist in the kitchen, with setup, greeting, or sitting at the tables with our guests, please let one of the Leadership Team know as soon as possible.

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The resurrection of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… meets downstairs for a time of fun and discovery in God’s Word for pre-schoolers and primary school aged kids

Youth for this week…
… meets at the church from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for games, a study and supper
See your email for more details of this term’s line up…

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The Early Church of Jesus”.

Prayer items
Wisdom for the Leadership Team as they plan the teaching programme for the rest of the year.
Courage for all who preach and teach at BBC that the gospel will be proclaimed in its fullness.
For God’s love to be shown between all at BBC and to all who visit us.
Wisdom with finances.
Wisdom and sensitivity for all who undertake pastoral visitation.
The church meeting in November will give time for all business to be discussed thoroughly and wise decisions made.
All who are feeling tired and worn out will be refreshed as they rest in Christ

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The prayers of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… is in recess for the school holidays

Youth for this week…
… Amped is in recess for the school holidays
See your email for more details of next term’s line up…

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The hard sayings of Jesus”.

Family Fun Day
Join us at Potters Park on Saturday 22nd October from 2:30-pm for a combined event hosted by eight Mt Eden/Balmoral churches. Games, fun, food (free sausage sizzle), bring your own picnic. With testimony from Timo Tagaloa, former Manu Samoa rugby rep, now with Athletes in Action.

BMF Special Offering
A big thanks to all those who gave generously to the NZBMF Special Offering. We posted off $120 for Bibles to be distributed in Asia. Pray that His Word will not return to him void.

Time Out For YOU!
Ladies, it’s time to spring clean your wardrobes! Out with the old and in with the new (to you). Bring all your clean, unwanted clothing to the Clothing Swap on Saturday 29th October from 2-4pm. Gold coin donation.

Thank you!
The Time Out For You! team would like to thank all those who gave items for the gift basket.

Watering Cans to go…!
Prayer & Self Denial is over and tranzsend finds it has an overabundance of green watering cans left. They are available for purchase:
Small cans – $1 each or $60 for box of 72
Large cans – $10 each or $35 for box of 4
Postage additional
Contact Anne on 5268444 or admin@tranzsend.co.nz to have yours sent today!

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “More Miracles of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… Pre-schoolers meet downstairs
… Primary school kids get together to study more about how Jesus Christ relates to daily life
… Intermediates meet with Kirsty

Shared lunch
There will be a shared lunch downstairs in the church hall straight after the service. Bring along a plate of food to share. All welcome.

Youth for this week…
… Amped meets at the church at 1pm on Saturday 10th October for an overnight trip to Trounson Kauri Park. Bring your torch and red cellophane for a night time walk to spot kiwis.
See your email for more details…

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Scripture Union notes
Due to a problem at the printers, the Scripture Union notes for the quarter will be delayed. At this stage, no prospective release date is known.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The prayers of Jesus”.

BMF Special Offering
A big thanks to all those who gave generously to the NZBMF Special Offering. We posted off $120 for Bibles to be distributed in Asia. Pray that His Word will not return to him void.

Time Out For YOU!
Ladies, it’s time to spring clean your wardrobes! Out with the old and in with the new (to you). Bring all your clean, unwanted clothing to the Clothing Swap on Saturday 29th October from 2-4pm. Gold coin donation.

Thank you!
The Time Out For You! team would like to thank all those who gave items for the gift basket.

Watering Cans to go…!
Prayer & Self Denial is over and tranzsend finds it has an overabundance of green watering cans left. They are available for purchase:
Small cans – $1 each or $60 for box of 72
Large cans – $10 each or $35 for box of 4
Postage additional
Contact Anne on 5268444 or admin@tranzsend.co.nz to have yours sent today!

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The Miracles of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… Pre-schoolers meet downstairs
… Primary school kids get together to study more about how Jesus Christ relates to daily life
… Intermediates meet with Kirsty

BMF Special Offering
OASIS International Church, Macaw, gives out thousands of copies of His Word and evangelical literature to millions of tourists each month. Purchase this packet for $5 and make a difference in someone’s life. Should you wish to share in the ministry, please see Olwyn by Sunday 25th September. Our gift will go to The Gathering in November in Christchurch.

Youth for this week…
… Amped meets at the church at 6:30pm for games and a study. Remember, games start promptly at 6:30!!

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Spiritual Formation Group
We meet on Wednesday 28th September at 7:30pm at Pam’s house.

Scripture Union notes
Due to a problem at the printers, the Scripture Union notes for the quarter will be delayed. At this stage, no prospective release date is known.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “More Miracles of Jesus”.

Shared lunch
There will be a shared lunch downstairs in the church hall straight after the service. Bring along a plate of food to share. All welcome.

AGM Matters Arising
Remember to let the Leadership Team (Graeme, Margaret, Warren) know about the following:

• Would you like to be part of the team co-ordinating BBC’s 50th anniversary in 2013?
• Any plans/ideas for 2012 to be discussed at a church forum in November
• What kinds of topics/issues you would like to hear about and receive feedback on
• How you would like to receive communication from the Leadership Team
• Several ideas to reclaim Christmas have been received. Would you like to be part of the team to plan and co-ordinate the Christmas events this year?
• How often we should have shared lunches

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “More Parables of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… Pre-schoolers meet downstairs
… Primary school kids get together to study more about how Jesus Christ relates to daily life
… Intermediates meet with Kirsty

Shared lunch…
… there will be no shared lunch today

Youth for this week…
… Amped invites everyone to join them for Basement Service from 7-8pm. A special band and guest speaker will be joining us. Gold coin donation please.

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The Miracles of Jesus”.

BMF Special Offering
OASIS International Church, Macaw, gives out thousands of copies of His Word and evangelical literature to millions of tourists each month. Purchase this packet for $5 and make a difference in someone’s life. Should you wish to share in the ministry, please see Olwyn by Sunday 25th September. Our gift will go to The Gathering in November in Christchurch.

AGM Matters Arising
At the AGM last Sunday the Leadership Team asked the congregation to let them know about the following:
The seminar by Barbara Bulkeley is postponed to the first term in 2012 as there are no suitable dates in October or November this year
Would you like to be part of the team co-ordinating BBC’s 50th anniversary in 2013?
Any plans/ideas for 2012 to be discussed at a church forum in November
What kinds of topics/issues you would like to hear about and receive feedback on
How you would like to receive communication from the Leadership Team
Several ideas to reclaim Christmas have been received. Would you like to be part of the team to plan and co-ordinate the Christmas events this year?
How often we should have shared lunches
Please chat to/e-mail Graeme, Margaret or Warren about these matters.

Time Out For YOU!
Ladies, would you like to know just how to care for your skin at any stage and in any season? Then join us on Saturday 24th September from 2-4pm and learn how. We have Jeanie White coming to give us hints and tips. There are also optional skin care classes on the day! For more information, contact Margaret J on 6259262. Gold coin donation.

This morning…
… we continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The Parables of Jesus”

Kids Church this morning…
… Pre-schoolers meet downstairs
… Primary school kids get together to study more about how Jesus Christ relates to daily life
… Intermediates meet with Kirsty

Youth for this week…
… Amped meets for a study and games at the church, 6:30-8:00pm. Remember, games start promptly at 6:30!

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “More Parables of Jesus”.

BMF Special Offering
OASIS International Church, Macaw, gives out thousands of copies of His Word and evangelical literature to millions of tourists each month. Purchase this packet for $5 and make a difference in someone’s life. Should you wish to share in the ministry, please see Olwyn by Sunday 25th September. Our gift will go to The Gathering in November in Christchurch.

AGM Matters Arising
At the AGM last Sunday the Leadership Team asked the congregation to let them know about the following:
A suitable weekend in October for a seminar by Barbara Bulkeley
If you would like to be part of the team co-ordinating BBC’s 50th anniversary in 2013
Any plans/ideas for 2012 to be discussed at a church forum in November
What kinds of topics/issues you would like to hear about and receive feedback on
How you would like to receive communication from the Leadership Team
Ideas to reclaim Christmas 2011
How often we should have shared lunches
Please chat to/e-mail Graeme, Margaret or Warren about these matters.

Time Out For YOU!
Ladies, would you like to know just how to care for your skin at any stage and in any season? Then join us on Saturday 24th September from 2-4pm and learn how. We have Jeanie White coming to give us hints and tips. There are also optional skin care classes on the day! For more information, contact Margaret J on 6259262. Gold coin donation.

At the end of the service there will be a shared lunch downstairs. If you are visiting this morning, you’re most welcome to stay and enjoy the meal with us. I hope to see you there.. Graeme

celebrating life

Birthdays this week…
… Virginia le Cren (today), Monique Dean (6th), Sarah Bulkeley (6th), Sharon Hight (7th), Pam Hughes (8th)

This morning…
… we take a break from the series in the Essential Jesus readings and enjoy a panel discussion for Fathers’ Day.

Kids Church this morning…
… Pre-schoolers meet downstairs
… Primary school kids get together to study more about how Jesus Christ relates to daily life
… Intermediates meet with Kirsty

Shared Lunch
There will be a shared lunch downstairs in the hall after the service today before the AGM. Please bring a plate of food to share. All welcome to come along.

Church AGM
Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled at 12:30 pm. It will be held in the church hall. The agenda for the meeting is available.

Youth for this week…
… Amped is having a Music & Drama Night! Bring along any instrument you play…
At the church, 6:30-8:00pm
Parents and anyone else interested is invited to join us at 7:45 for a short drama and a bit of music.

what’s coming up

A time for prayer
Meet Wednesday mornings in the church lounge at 9:59 am for an hour of prayer for our church and all ministries and leaders. All welcome to come along.

Preaching focus for next week
We continue with our series in the Essential Jesus readings as we contemplate the topic “The Parables of Jesus”.

BMF Special Offering
OASIS International Church, Macaw, gives out thousands of copies of His Word and evangelical literature to millions of tourists each month. Purchase this packet for $5 and make a difference in someone’s life. Should you wish to share in the ministry, please see Olwyn by Sunday 25th September. Our gift will go to The Gathering in November in Christchurch.

Time Out For YOU!
Ladies, would you like to know just how to care for your skin at any stage and in any season? Then join us on Saturday 24th September from 2-4pm and learn how. We have Jeannie White coming to give us hints and tips. For more information, contact Margaret J on 6259262. Gold coin donation.