PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray that the Lord would bless and lead our new initiatives in Youth ministry and a Christian holiday club in the Term 1 break. Pray for Jim Baker's loved ones as they grieve his loss. Praise God that we have now received all of our consents from the City Council, and can begin construction of the long awaited Childcare. Please pray that it will be a truly effective outreach to the community. Pray that God will intervene to end the violence in Syria, where a UN resolution has cited the use of force against civilians; killing and persecution of protesters, human rights defenders, and journalists; and arbitrary detention and other human rights violations. Pray that justice and peace will come to Syria. Also, pray for protection for all believers and that the Syrian people will come to know the Prince of Peace.

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, Pauline Thomas, Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders Board.

WEST HARBOUR ALLIANCE CHURCH

19 February 2012 www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

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

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 Creche, and 5-13 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.

ROSTERS for February/March 2012

Date 19 26 04 11 Preacher Worship Leader Pianist Aeran Coram Deo Aeran Sharilyn Media Sophie T.B.A. Natalie Pauline m/tea Sally Dianne Valasi Esther Lawns Tom Naren Naren Matt

Joel Matt Don Scott Matt

Tom Coram Deo Barry Matt

Communion: 19 February 2012 Joh Remiens 04 March 2012 Jacob Lauaki

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

As part of our Christmas celebrations at West Harbour Alliance Church, you gave $415 in 10.30am Morning Worship order to help others in their times of distress Led by: Tom McKean and need just as we were helped in our area Speaker: Joel Supek Tonga in 2012 of greatest need two thousand years ago Series: Identity, 1 Timothy 4 when Jesus came to die for our sins. Just this Leaving Your Mark Last winter, 13 people from Alliance churches in NZ spent week, those funds were distributed through the 10 God-filled days in the Kingdom of Tonga, and we're Thank you for joining us today and we warmly invite to doing it again in 2012! For more information, please visit Leprosy Mission and Fear Fund to buy the following gifts: you to stay and enjoy some morning tea.
the church's website, and come to an informational night If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we at Blockhouse Bay Community Church (76 Dundale Ave) encourage you to make yourself known to one of the tonight, from 7:00pm. Worship Team and they will assist you. WHAC's Community Choir

TODAY

NEWS

In preparation for a powerful Easter service, the choir will begin rehearsing next Sunday after church. With a mixture of new and old worship songs beautifully arranged, this is an opportunity not to be missed for those who love to sing!

15 Bibles 5 Chickens 2 Beehives, plus training for a family Clean drinking water for one family 1 Sewing machine specially adapted for a person living with leprosy related disabilities. 1 Goat.

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN at WHAC

Ages 0-3 Ages 37 Ages 8 13 If you need to take your infant out of the service, we have a crche available. 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.

Coram Deo Next Sunday, we have the opportunity to be led in worship by a new inter-church worship team called Coram Deo ("Before God"). It is their heart to serve the Lord, and His church by bringing people into His presence, and we look forward to their ministry among us! A Financial Update Thanks to your faithfulness in giving, we are currently 10% over our estimated giving target for this financial year! That's fantastic! As you know, at WHAC, we give as an act of worship to God, and I hope that He's been honoured in all of our giving. Having approved a deficit budget at our last AGM, what this means is that we currently have a deficit of $2,175 for the first half of this financial year. I can't wait to see what God does in the second half!

That has to be the strangest shopping list that I've ever seen, but it's our hope and prayer that the Lord would be honoured in it, and that He would use it to bless people around the world, and to draw them to Himself.

Reorient: Prayer
Join us in the church 16 February from 7:30pm Focus: Seeking God's blessing for 2012

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP .....

Thomas Mordaunt - 24 February Alisa Nanjan - 25 February Ella Carter - 27 February Manju Jayandran - 28 February

Home Groups
Home groups will be resuming February 23rd. If you would like to join a Home Group to walk through life with others at a deeper level, please write your name on a Communication Card and tick the appropriate box today!