Today @ HCBC

10am Sunday Worship Service

Join us as we come together to worship and grow in our relationship with God and others!

Prayer: Our Story
With us flipping our vision upside down and inside out, with building changes, Readings Hutt City Pop-Up Cinema coming into our building and the many many people now coming into our space, as a church we find ourselves in the middle of change. So as a leadership team, we thought it would be good to take a season to commit what is ahead to God in prayer. Prayer is simply relationship and dialogue with God. Over this term we will be journeying through Scripture and also our vision as we commit our church to God through prayer and as we open our hearts and our lives to where He is calling us.

Today’s Message

“The Lord’s Prayer – Pastor Gareth shares from Matthew 6:5-15  as we touch upon the call of our church to be rich in love.

Children’s Ministry: The Quarry
The Quarry, our Sunday children’s ministry, runs during school term time. Stepping Stones (3, 4 & 5 year-olds), Living Stones (6-10/11 year-olds) & Pebbles Crèche (0-3 year olds). Children begin in the service before being invited to their programmes during the service.

Sunday Intermediate Ministry: Encounter on today
Encounter is the Sunday Morning component of our intermediate-age ministry (11-12 year-olds). Encounter runs every second Sunday during term time and is on TODAY!

Communion
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the 1st Sunday of the month. We invite anyone who is a believer and follower of Jesus to join with us, even if you are a visitor. At the centre of all we do is what God has done for us through Jesus.

Songs We’re Singing
These are the songs we’re singing as part of today’s worship service:

• "My Redeemer Lives” by Reuben Morgan
• “Jesus Lover Of My Soul” by Daniel Grul, John Ezzy & Steve McPherson
• “Eagle's Wings” by Reuben Morgan
• “Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)” by Joshua Sherman, Laurel Taylor, Steven Musso & The Emerging Sound
• “King Of Kings” by Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram & Scott Ligertwood

Check out our Spotify playlist: http://tiny.cc/hcbworship

Tithes & Offerings
The giving of tithes and offering is our worship through giving and also our commitment to support the work of the local church. If you are visiting, today’s service is our gift to you. Please don’t feel any obligation to give. If you call Hutt City Baptist Church your home and would like to give, Hutt City Baptist Church is a registered charity. To receive an annual tax receipt, contact the office for a tithe number. General giving can be placed in the offering bag or via bank transfer to 02-0528-0034815-00, building donations to 02-0528-0034815-02, orphanage/Global Focus to 02-0528-0034815-03 and mortgage to 02-0528-0034815-04. For more info, an “Information on Giving” brochure can be picked up in the upstairs foyer.

Following the Service

On this Week

TODAY
Young Adult Ministry: Young Adults normally meets on Sunday evenings from 7-9.  Please keep on eye for any news of happenings on our Facebook page: Young Adults Home group HCB or contact Jane Wyllie on 027 487 9940

MONDAY
Prayer: Come join us as we pray for our church and for our world. 7:30pm at HCBC. Contact Gail Claridge on 569 6683.

TUESDAY
Mainly Music is a church-based community programme for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. It is run on a Tuesday morning starting 10am. Sessions start with music and dance, morning tea is provided, and children are then given the opportunity to play.  Contact Wendy our Children & Families Pastor for more info on children@huttbaptist.org.nz, 566 0467.

WEDNESDAY
Hutt City Baptist Youth: Youth Group runs every Wednesday during the school term. If you are Year 9-13, we'd love to have you join us! Contact Courtney or Zach, our Youth Pastors, for more info on youth@huttbaptist.org.nz  . This Wednesday - small groups at church.

FRIDAY
EDGE is the Friday night social component of our intermediate-age ministry (11-12 year-olds) and is on this Friday 23rd Aug – “Super Heroes”. Just because it's the path of least resistance doesn't mean it's the wrong path – Black Widow. What path are you travelling on? Meet at Church 7.00pm. There will be a prize for person in the best Super Hero costume. Contact Glen Williams for more info: 027 241 5767.

Hutt City Baptist Youth: "The youth ministry's first Friday night social event is happening next week - we are coming together for the Epic 2019 HCBY Couch Run! Thank you to those who have offered to volunteer and provide supper for us - we are really grateful. Please join with us in praying that word would spread and that this would be a fun, relationship building event for the youth in our community.

FRI-SAT
Heartache: Call to Prayer: "Our Heartache: Call to Prayer event is coming up next weekend and we are looking for people to join us in prayer over the 24 hours from 7pm Fri 23rd August - 7pm Sat 24th August. We especially need people to sign up for the overnight prayer slots. You can sign up by following this link, https://fs17.formsite.com/OyZbQI/xi4xtqxq5d/index.html. There will also be a physical sign up sheet at church on Sunday if that's more your thing!

SATURDAY
even Women’s Event: Come and be inspired and encouraged in your faith as we watch and hear from one of the amazing speakers from the Sistas Conference.We’ll gather together on Saturday 24th August, 7pm in the downstairs lounge.You are most welcome to bring a friend.If you would like to bring a newborn baby item (ie nappies, clothing) to support the work of Greenstone Doors you are most welcome to. Looking forward to seeing you – love and blessings from your even Women’s Team.

SUNDAY
Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10am Sunday Worship Service Join us as we come together to worship and grow in our relationship with God and others.

• The Quarry, our Sunday children’s ministry, runs every week during school term time. Stepping Stones (3, 4 & 5 year-olds), Living Stones (6-10/11 year-olds) & Pebbles Crèche (0-3 year olds).
• Encounter is our Sunday Morning component of our intermediate-age ministry (11-12 year-olds). Encounter runs every second Sunday during term time.

Reflective Space: As part of our series, Prayer: Our Story, we are making a reflective space available on Sunday 25th of August. This interactive space will be set up for us to meet with God and to reflect on and pray around the themes of connection and unity. To make this accessible for everyone, we will have the space open following the service, especially for our senior folk and those with young children, and also later in the day, 6:30-8:30pm.

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OVER THE WEEK
Home Groups: Get connected, build relationships and grow in your relationship with God by being part of a supportive and caring home group. We have a number of groups running during the week, including on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Nights. Contact Pastor Gareth Wood to find a group that will suit you; gareth@huttbaptist.org.nz

Other Notices

Prayer Our Story Prayer Focus (week starting 18h August): Prayers of hope, Love, transformation for our community. Pray for Gods influence in the fabric of the society that we live, work and play in.

Celebration Service & Shared Lunch: On Sunday 1st of September we warmly welcome you to our Celebration Service where we will dedicate our new building spaces, praise God for his provision, commit the season ahead to him and also thank people. This celebration will take place during our usual Sunday morning worship service. Chris Finlay, the interim Regional Missional Leader for the Wellington Baptist Association, has been invited to share the message. Following the service we will have a shared lunch (pot-luck lunch). Please bring finger food to share. Thank you for helping us make this exciting journey happen.

HCBC Men’s Event: Annual Pool Competition (trophy up for grabs). Date: Thursday 5 September 2019. Time: start 7.00pm finish around 9.00pm. Cost: $10 (nibbles provided). Where: Petone Workingman's Club. RSVP:    Frank or Brent for catering purposes. Contacts: Frank Thomas - 02777 44888 or Brent Goodman - 02183 5186

Edge Fund raising Dinner - 7th September 6:00pm. A hero is not what you do for yourself, but what you do for others. The edge will be hosting a 3-course dinner with a Central & South American Theme. $25 per person. Proceeds will go to World Vision for Refugee Support. Tickets are limited so get in quick. Contact: Glen Williams for Tickets  027 241 5767 or theedgehbc@email.com

Divorce/Separation Recovery Course: We’re running a 7 week Divorce/Separated Recovery Course using material from Careforce LifeKeys Ministries.  As its new material this course will be a continued pilot series continuing on Sunday 1st September, 2 sessions, 1pm(ish) after the Celebration Service pot luck lunch in the downstairs lounge. We will continue to meet on the 8th & 15th September at 12:30pm (please bring your own lunch).  After this we would be keen to have feedback before we start advertising in the wider community. If you’re interested in attending please contact Kathy Nixon on kthnxn@gmail.com or Steve Shallard steve.shallard62@gmail.com

Staff News: Cathie will be away on Annual Leave from Wednesday 21st August to Friday 13th September. Any church care pastoral needs will be looked after by Keith Vaughan and Jean Rhoades during this time.

Secret Sisters: there’s some lovely gifts, envelopes etc on the Secret Sisters table just outside the auditorium, waiting to be picked up.Take a minute to have a look.  Remember you are welcome to leave a gift for your SS or you can post something directly to her.

Senior Friendship Group: All are welcome! Last Thursday of the month, 10am downstairs at church. Contact Louise Munn, 569 8702.

Tech Team: Have you thought about being on the tech team (Lights, Media or even sound) but don’t know what’s involved? Or do you wonder what happens at the back of church every Sunday morning? Steve Parkin will make himself available at the Tech desk for 20 – 30 minutes after the for the next few Sundays for anyone who would like to know more.

Prayer Circle: A reminder that the prayer circle is available to anyone who is facing difficulty and would like their need upheld in prayer.  You are invited to phone or email either Cathie Boyce (566 0467, cathie@huttbaptist.org.nz ) or Jean Rhoades (565 0240, randjrhoades@gmail.com)

Church Care: If you are needing help, looking for support or going through a tough time, we care and would like to help.There are a number of ways we are able to support you or someone you know. You can talk to one of the Pastors or grab a Church Care brochure from the table at the top of the stairs which has details on all the ways we can support you or a loved one.

NZBMS Missionary Boxes. Now is the time for handing in your box. Please give to Jillian Gardiner. If you would like to have a box, contact Jillian 04 569 8982.

IMAGINE 2019 Baptist Young Adults Conference 28 Aug-1 Sept at Foxton. Join us for an epic weekend of encountering God, engaging with others over great food and good fun, and being empowered to imagine new ways to live out the gospel! www.imagineconference.co.nz

The Boulcott Seminar: Wellington Central Baptist invites you to the Boulcott Seminar with Mike Frost on Saturday 21 September, 10:00-4:00pm at Central Baptist Church, 46 Boulcott St. The day includes morning tea and lunch, cost: $25. Mike is an author, speaker and agitator. His focus is on a mission-shaped approach to being and doing church. He has written a number of books in this field including: Keep Christianity Weird (2018), To Alter Your World (2017), Surprise the World (2015), The Shaping of Things to Come (2013). You can find out more about Mike and register for the seminar at www.central.org.nz/events

Wellington Baptist Churches Holy Spirit Retreat: Experience the Holy Spirit at a deeper level. Words of knowledge, prophecy, healing and more. Saturday 14 September, 9:30am till 4pm. Hosted by Hosanna Baptist Church, 2 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek. $5 per person or $10 per family. Email camille@hosanna.net.nz to register.

Accomodation Available? An early 30’s single female, non smoking, is looking for accommodation for 6-12 months. She will be working in Lower Hutt or Wellington. A room or granny flat would be good. Contact Monica Petrini on cell: 021 505 994 or email: mopetrini@yahoo.com.au