This morning…
… we continue in our series in Ephesians as we think about unity in Christ.

Youth for this week…
… GAP meets at the church and continues their study in Romans
… Voltage meets at the church and has a study on “My place in the world”

Church AGM
… we will meet together downstairs in the church hall at 12:15 today for lunch before the AGM. All welcome as we celebrate all God has done in the life of our church over the past year, and look forward to what He has in store for the next year. Janine is available to look after children upstairs during the meeting.

Leadership Nominations
… there has been one leadership nomination this year: Margaret Jones for eldership. Voting on this nomination will take place at the AGM.

what’s coming up

Milk for morning tea
A note to all the morning tea makers: When it is your turn, please supply a litre of milk for the morning tea. Thanks.

E100 Study Group
We are meeting at Pam’s home this Wednesday 1st September at 7:30pm to discuss The Church is Born and The Travels of Paul (weeks 15 and 16). Anyone wanting to join our discussion is most welcome!

Call to Prayer
Join us in the upstairs lounge on Wednesday 1st September at 7:30pm for a time of prayer asking God to break through in our lives and through the church to the wider community.

Preaching focus for next week
We will be continuing our studies in Ephesians as we look at Paul’s preaching.

Blokes @ Balmoral
Yes guys, it’s our night on Saturday 4th September! We are going to TenPin, Lincoln Road (199 Lincoln Road, Henderson). Meet at the church at 6:15pm if you want to carpool, or meet there at 7:20pm. $16 for 2 games. Numbers are limited so let Graeme know if you’re coming, and if you’re bringing anyone with you. Open to all guys university age and up.

Blokes @ Balmoral
Yes, there’s more! Join us for a Bible study at 7:30pm on Thursday 9th September at Scott’s house. For more information contact Scott on 625 2126. All welcome.

Sistas Conference
A conference for women by women on the theme “Freedom Fighters”. 7:30 pm Thursday 9th to 9:30 pm Saturday 11th September at Telstra Stadium in Manukau. See the website www.sistas.co.nz for more information on speakers, program, and costs. Anyone who is interested in attending, please chat to Karen (625 2126) about carpooling.

Call to Prayer
Join us on Wednesday 25th August from 7-8pm in the upstairs lounge. We wi ll be asking God to break through in our lives and through the church to the wider community. All welcome.

Leadership Meeting
The final leadership meeting before the AGM will be on Wednesday 25th August at 8pm in the church lounge.

Preaching focus for next week
We will be continuing our studies in Ephesians with Tim B guiding our thinking about unity in Christ.

Time Out For You!
Ladies, are you wanting to update your style? Then, come and discover how your clothes can reflect your personality, lifestyle, proportions and scale. Here at the church on Saturday 28 August from 2-4 pm. We will be enjoying hearing more from Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

Church AGM
We wi ll meet together downstairs in the church hall immediately after the service next Sunday 29 August to celebrate all God has done in the life of our church over the past year, and look forward to what He has in store for the next year.

Leadership Nominations
There has been one leadership nomination this year: Margaret Jones for eldership. Voting on this nomination will take place at the AGM.

Blokes @ Balmoral
Yes guys, it’s our night on Saturday 4th September! We are going to TenPin, Lincoln Road (199 Lincoln Road, Henderson). Meet at the church at 6:15pm if you want to carpool, or meet there at 7:20pm. $16 for 2 games. Numbers are limited so let Graeme know if you’re coming, and if you’ re bringing anyone with you. Open to all guys university age and up.

This morning…
… we continue in our series in Ephesians as we contemplate what it means to pray for each other.

Shared Lunch
Everyone is invited to a shared lunch at Dave & Lorraine’s after church today. Bring along a plate of finger food and some good conversation to share.

Tranzsend Mission Boxes
Please return your boxes to Bev by today so that your donation can be given in before tranzsend’s financial year end and updated figures can be included in the BBC AGM reports.

Youth for this week…
… Kidz Church, GAP and Voltage invite everyone to Friday Fun Night at the church at 6 pm on 20th August. Fish & chips will be served for dinner, and then you can get stuck into board games and Wii on the big screen. Gold coin donation per person.

Leadership Nomination Forms…
… available on the information table in the foyer. Please note that the nominator and seconder need to be from different households. Also, a draft Position Description for the Leadership Team is available from Graeme. All forms are due back to the church office today.

Church Directory…
… a copy of the current church directory is on the table in the upstairs lounge. Please check your details (especially mobile and e-mail) and make any corrections necessary. Once your details are correct, please initial your entry. A new directory will hopefully be published at the end of August.

what’s coming up

News from Jeehye & Sichul
Do you remember the young Korean couple who was with us for 3 months, and Jeehye played the piano for most of that time? Well, they are expecting twins tomorrow! Please pray for them as the babies are induced. And especially for the twin who has a hole in the heart, and for the surgeon who will be standing by to operate as soon as he is born.

E100 Study Group
You are warmly invited to join us as we discuss The miracles of Jesus and The Cross of Christ (weeks 13 and 14). We are meeting at Pam’s home on Wednesday 18 August at 7:30 pm.

Time Out For You!
Ladies, are you wanting to update your style? Then, come and learn how to look fabulous with no effort! Here at the church on Saturday 28 August from 2-4 pm. We will be enjoying hearing more from Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

NZBMF Special Offering 2010 – advance notice
We’re giving you time to save up! This year we are supporting Beulah Wood’s ministry including the publishing of translations of her books, and travel to teach on family, parenting and preaching. If you wish to share in this opportunity, please give your gifts to Olwyn before Sunday 17 October.

Preaching focus for next week
We will be continuing our exploration of Ephesians with Warren as our preacher as we consider God’s grace.

Youth for this week…
… GAP and Voltage meet on Saturday 14 August to go to the SPCA volunteer day. Details available soon.

Leadership Nomination Forms…
… available on the information table in the foyer. Please note that the nominator and seconder need to be from different households. Also, a draft Position Description for the Leadership Team is available from Graeme. All forms are due back to the church office by Sunday 15 August.

Church Directory…
… a copy of the current church directory is on the table in the upstairs lounge. Please check your details (especially mobile and e-mail) and make any corrections necessary. Once your details are correct, please initial your entry. A new directory will hopefully be published at the end of August.

what’s coming up

Thank you!
Heni would like to thank the church for the lovely flowers they sent her after her burglary last week.

Pastors’ Conference
Graeme will be away at the pastors’ conference at Windsor Park Baptist on the North Shore on Monday and Tuesday. Please feel free to contact him on his mobile in an emergency, or contact one of the elders.

Call to Prayer
Join us at the church at 7:30pm on Wednesday 11 August. We will be seeking to hear God’s heartbeat so that we can work with Him to His glory through our church.

Greg Laurie Harvest Launch Event
Friday 13 August, 7:30pm, ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre. Free Admission. Great music from The Katinas and Phil Joel. See Graeme if you’re keen to come along – we’ll meet at the church at 6:30pm to carpool. Please be prompt – we need to get there early as it’ll be packed.

Tranzsend Mission Boxes
Please return your boxes to Bev by Sunday 15 August so that your donation can be given in before tranzsend’s financial year end and updated figures can be included in the BBC AGM reports.

Preaching focus for next week
We will be continuing our exploration of Ephesians.

Shared Lunch
Everyone is invited to a shared lunch at Dave & Lorraine’s after church next Sunday (15 August). Bring along a plate of finger food to share.

1st Sunday Shared Lunches Crew
Do you think hospitality is one of your gifts? Are you looking for ways to use that gift in the church? If you would like to help with setting up and clearing of our monthly shared lunch, please see Margaret J.

Media Prayer Day

Millions of dollars are spent every year to harness the media’s power to sell ideas, and those working within the mass media have a privileged position that can impact the lives of thousands of people, for good or bad. Let’s join Christians throughout New Zealand today and pray that the media will be a tool to draw people to faith in God.

Milk for morning tea

As Bev will be away for a few weeks (29 June – 29 July), please can all who are rostered on to do morning tea during that time bring milk when it is their turn. Thanks.

Preaching focus for next week

We look forward to thinking about God’s purpose in our world.

Time Out for You!

Ladies, are you ready to take the colour plunge? Do you want to feel more comfortable in colour? Do you have a friend or family member who would love to do the same? Then invite them to an adventure in colour here at the church from 2-4 pm on Saturday 31 July. Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants, will be our guest. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

Kidz Klub Sleepover

Calling all those aged between 5 and 12 years old! Join us at the church on Saturday 7 August for some sleepover fun. More details coming soon…

The AGM is coming up…!

We look forward to our AGM on Sunday 29^th August. This means forms will be coming out next week so that you can renew your membership, indicate your intention to continue in a ministry, and nominate people for leadership positions. Please pray for each of these areas of church life as we go into this busy period.

Milk for morning tea

As Bev will be away for a few weeks (29 June – 29 July), please can all who are rostered on to do morning tea during that time bring milk when it is their turn. Thanks.

Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Trust Grant

The wonderful news is that the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Trust has approved our grant application for $3587 to replace the sound desk mixer.

E100 Study Group

We are meeting this coming week on Wednesday 21 July and warmly invite along anyone who would like to discuss their thoughts about Psalms and Proverbs and The Prophets (weeks 9 &10).

Media Prayer Day

Sunday 25 July. Join believers around NZ as we pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who work in all forms of our media – presenters, writers, editors, directors, producers and media managers whose decisions can give voice to a Christian perspective.

Time Out for You!

Ladies, do you want to look your best for work or play? Do you know what colours suit you? Would you like to get out of a colour rut? Do you have a friend or family member who would love to do the same? Then invite them to join us here at the church from 2-4 pm on Saturday 31 July. Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants, will be our guest. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

Kidz Klub Sleepover

Calling all those aged between 5 and 12 years old! Join us at the church on Saturday 7 August for some sleepover fun. More details coming soon…

Pastor’s leave

Graeme will be away for two weeks over the school holidays (Tuesday 6 – Monday 19 July). Please contact the elders during this time if you have any needs, requests or emergencies.

Preaching focus for next week

We look forward to starting a series in the book of Ephesians.

finance columns

Note: If you don’t have a church Giver Number for the Envelope System or for setting up an automatic payment for your regular giving, please see Valerie.

Kidz Church…

… will be a low key program next week and the full program will resume on 25 July.

Intermediates…

…will be staying in the service today.

Youth for this week…

…GAP and Voltage are in recess for the school holidays. Watch out for next term’s schedule coming your way soon!

Who’s doing what…

…rosters for the next few months are available today. If you have a regular task in the church, please pick up your roster from the welcome desk this morning.

’s coming u

Milk for morning tea

As Bev will be away for a few weeks (29 June – 29 July), please can all who are rostered on to do morning tea during that time bring milk when it is their turn. Thanks.

Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Trust Grant

The wonderful news is that the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle Trust has approved our grant application for $3587 to replace the sound desk mixer.

Shared Lunch

Join us for a shared lunch at the Newtons’ home after church next Sunday. Bring a plate (of food)! All welcome.

Media Prayer Day

Sunday 25 July. Join believers around NZ as we pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who work in all forms of our media – those who are well-known and those behind the scenes that they may be ‘salt and light’.

Time Out for You!

Ladies, do you want to look your best for work or play? Do you know what colours suit you? Would you like to get out of a colour rut? If you want to know more, join us here at the church from 2-4 pm on Saturday 31 July. Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants, will be our guest. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

Pastor’s leave

Graeme will be away for two weeks over the school holidays (Tuesday 6 – Monday 19 July). Please contact the elders during this time if you have any needs, requests or emergencies.

Preaching focus for next week

We look forward to hearing about Jesus telling tales: How we understand parables (some thoughts based on the E100 readings for the week).

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

This morning…

…as part of the series ‘Revisiting the Core’, we enjoy the third in a short series on the Holy Spirit as we think about the Lordship of Christ in our lives.

Intermediates…

…will be staying in the service today.

Youth for this week…

…GAP and Voltage are in recess for the school holidays. Watch out for next term’s schedule coming your way soon!

Shared lunch today…

…Join us after the service for a shared lunch in the hall downstairs. Bring a plate (or come as you are) and enjoy some warm food and fellowship. All welcome.

Who’s doing what…

…rosters for the next few months are available today. If you have a regular task in the church, please pick up your roster from the welcome desk this morning.

what’s coming up

Milk for morning tea

As Bev will be away for a few weeks (29 June – 29 July), please can all who are rostered on to do morning tea during that time bring milk when it is their turn. Thanks.

E100 Study Group

We will be meeting this Wednesday (7 July) at 7:30 pm at Pam’s house. If you would like to discuss your experience of the E100 readings about The Rise of Israel (week 7) and The Fall of Israel (week 8), please join us. All most welcome

Time Out for You!

What colours suit you? If you want to know more, join us here at the church from 2-4 pm on Saturday 31 July. Christine Fromont, President of the NZ Federation of Image Consultants, will be our guest. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Please chat to Margaret Jones (625 9262) for more details.

Beyond Words Course

A Caleb Leadership Ministries course which gives insights into how people deliver their thoughts, ideas and hopes, and how we can better understand the way they think so that we can communicate more effectively with them.

On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 July at Manukau Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, Manukau. Cost is $20 per person. For registration please contact Rosemary Stewart on 09 268 1796 or rosemary.calebnz@xtra.co.nz by Friday 9 July.

Pastor’s leave

Graeme will be away for two weeks over the school holidays (Tuesday 6 – Monday 19 July). Please contact the elders during this time if you have any needs, requests or emergencies.

Preaching focus for next week

We will continue our thinking about God’s Spirit as we hear about “Plugging into the Power” (the Holy Spirit and prayer).

Milk for morning tea
As Bev will be away for a few weeks (29 June – 29 July), please can all who are rostered on to do morning tea during that time bring milk when it is their turn. Thanks.

Kidz Klub
Calling all kids aged 5-12. Don’t let the school break get off to a boring start! Join us for Harvest of Holidays from 2-4:30pm on Saturday 3 July and have a blast. $2 donation.

Preaching focus for next week
As part of the series, ‘Revisiting the Core’, Graeme will be speaking on how to walk in step with the Spirit.

Shared lunch
Next Sunday (4th July) we will be having a shared lunch in the hall downstairs. Bring a plate and enjoy some warm food and fellowship. All welcome.

Beyond Words Course
Caleb Leadership Ministries is running this course which give insights into how people deliver their thoughts, ideas and hopes, and how we can better understand the way they think so that we can communicate more effectively with them.
The course is being held on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 July at Manukau Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, Manukau. Cost is $20 per person.
For registration please contact Rosemary Stewart on 09 268 1796 or rosemary.calebnz@xtra.co.nz by Friday 9 July.

Pastor’s leave
Graeme will be away for two weeks over the school holidays (Tuesday 6 – Monday 19 July). Please contact the elders during this time if you have any needs, requests or emergencies.

Newsletter creator
Thanks to Karen for stepping into the gap and creating the newsletter. Please get all notices to her by Wednesday night via phone or email (sknewton@ihug.co.nz), if possible.

This morning…
…as part of the series ‘Revisiting the Core’, we enjoy the first in a short series on the Holy Spirit as we consider who He is.

Intermediates…
…will be going to their programme this morning. ?

Shared Lunch…
…at the Edmistons’ today. Toy box and board games open for business. Gold coin donation to tour teenagers’ messy bedrooms. Contributions of delicious food and drink gratefully accepted.

Youth this Friday…
Mid-Winter Christmas Party
Hi everyone, the Kids Church and Youth are throwing a mid-winter Christmas Party for the whole church. It’s this Friday (25th June), starting at 6.00pm in the downstairs hall. There will be craft activities and games for the children followed by a dinner and concert. (If you would like to take part in the concert please let Allan know as soon as possible). Cost is $5.00 per person, with children 3yrs and under free. The evening should finish around 8.30pm.

E100 Study Group
We will meet at Pam’s this coming Wednesday (23rd June) evening at 7:30. We will be reviewing The Law and the Land and The Judges (readings 21-30). All welcome.

A “Time-Out For You!!”
Our next time together will be a Mid-Winter Christmas Celebration on Thursday 24th June, 7:30-9:30pm. During the evening, we’ll learn how to make Christmas crackers, and share in lots of team-spirited fun. Please invite your friends, neighbours and guests – all are welcome. Each person needs to bring a gift valued between $2-$5 for under the tree. For further information, please contact Margaret J (ph 625 9262).

Auckland Baptist Women’s Ministry
The Auckland Baptist Women’s Ministry Team present “In step with the Spirit, walking with the Master” on Saturday June 26, 3:00pm to 9.30pm at Northcote Baptist Church, cost $25. Registrations close on Monday 21 June. To register, phone 09 267 4411 or contact Chris Guttenbiel on 09-267 0050 after 3pm or email chris@mbcfamily.org  Please contact Margaret J (09 625 9262) if you wish to attend so we can car-pool and enjoy each other’s company.

Hannah Olds’ baptism
Hannah would like to invite all those wishing to celebrate her baptism with her. This will take place at 7pm, Saturday 26 June at Balmoral Baptist.

Preaching focus for next week
As part of the series, ‘Revisiting the Core’, Graeme will be speaking on what the Holy Spirit’s task is in our lives and the world today.

Newsletter creator
Thanks to Karen for stepping into the gap and creating the newsletter. Please get all notices to her by Wednesday night via phone or email (sknewton@ihug.co.nz), if possible.