Today @ HCBC

10am Sunday Worship Service

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

GROWING MISSIONS
The Global Focus Team (the overseas mission arm of Hutt City Baptist Church) have organised an amazing schedule to encourage us all around the theme of Growing Mission. Thanks team!

Mission Partner Update: Katie Bardsley
Welcome home Katie Bardsely! Katie is from HCBC and serves overseas with Partners Relief and Development. Katie is also one of our Mission Partners that we as a church support. This morning we are privilege to hear from her in person.

Today’s Message
This morning Steve Shallard shares with us around the topic of Growing Missions. Steve is one of the Elders at HCBC, is married to Trish and works as an educational consultant. Steve, we look forward to hearing what God has placed on your heart!

Children In The Service Today & Activity Packs
Our Children and Intermediate-age programmes take a break over the school holidays. We welcome the children to be part of the whole service today. Parents/Caregivers we would love for your children to participate in the service where you feel comfortable. Later in the service, Children will be invited to come and collect specially assembled activity packs.

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

• “Your Love Never Fails” by Anthony Skinner & Chris McClarney
• “Good Good Father” by Anthony Brown & Pat Barrett
• “Great Are You Lord” by David Leonard, Jason Ingram & Leslie Jordan
• “Blessed Be Your Name” by Beth & Matt Redman

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. 

Following the Service

Over the Term @ HCBC

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Over the school holidays a number of our ministries take a break. Check with the ministry leader to see if your group is still running. Our Sunday Services continue over this time and we will be inviting the children to join us for the whole service. Programmes, including children’s ministries, will resume the week starting Monday 14th October. 

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

TUESDAYS
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.

WEDNESDAYS
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

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

SUNDAYS
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.

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

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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 on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Nights. Contact Pastor Gareth Wood to find a group that will suit you; gareth@huttbaptist.org.nz

Other Notices

Growing Missions Seed Pots: If you haven’t got one already, grab one today! The seed pot is a small receptacle to be used for collecting contributions to seed a fund for short term missions for our church. We ask that you consider prayerfully, how you can contribute to this fund. Please bring your seed pot back to church on Sunday 13 Oct with your contributions, and in return we will give you something to take home in your seed pot. Giving towards Global Focus can also be made online to 02-0528-0034815-03.

Tuesday morning Playgroup, starts at 10am, bring along snacks. Tea, coffee and water is provided. Aimed at pre-schoolers and school age siblings.

Women’s ‘Big As’ Board Games Night: You’re invited to a fun evening of Board Games on Saturday 19th October, 7:30pm in the downstairs flexi space. A great chance to relax, have fun and be able to connect with one another. Bring along your favourite board game or if you would prefer your knitting, quilting or any other craft activity you’re working on. A delicious supper will be provided and you are welcome to bring a friend or two along with you.

Newcomers’ Lunch: New (or newish) to Hutt City Baptist Church? We would love you to come along to a newcomers’ pizza lunch after the service on Sunday 20th October in the downstairs flexi space. It’s a great opportunity to meet other new folk, meet some of the leadership team and we’ll be sharing with you some of the history, vision and ministries of the church.Let Cathie know if you can come – cathieb@huttbaptist.org.nz and if you have any dietary needs.

Pick Up Your Copy of the latest Baptist Magazine and Wellington Baptist Association Newsletter. Available on the table outside the auditorium.

Staff News: Pastor Rob Petrini is away on Sabbatical until November 30. For any pastoral matters that arise over this time, please contact Pastor Gareth gareth@huttbaptist.org.nz or Pastor Cathie cathie@huttbaptist.org.nz and for building practicalities, please contact Jane in the office (see below). Please pray that this will be a refreshing, encouraging and equipping time for Rob and his family.

Looking for work: Shannan, one of our Young Adults, is heading to Samoa in March for an indefinite amount of time. She is seeking some extra evening/weekend work to be able to save as much as possible before heading away. Please contact Shannan if you have any jobs for her to do (babysitting, cleaning, yard work etc). Fa'afetai lava.  shannanking@gmail.com || 0220965225

Anxiety Workshop. Supporting a family member or friend dealing with anxiety, depression or any other mental health condition? The workshop is being run by Tricia Hendry and explores what it’s helpful to know, what can genuinely help, ways faith can play a part, useful links and support options to know about.There will also be time to ask question you may have. When: Wednesday 16th October, 7:30-9:30pm at Petone Baptist Church. Koha at the door.

The late Dorothy Hardie. Following Dorothy’s recent death, her instructions were that there be no funeral service. However there is an opportunity for those who knew her to gather together to remember her and to honour her life. You’re invited to this here in the downstairs lounge on Saturday 12th October at 2pm for afternoon tea. (If you are available to help make cups of tea and coffee please contact Cathie Boyce cathieb@huttbaptist.org.nz)

Seasons for Growth Programme. This 6 week programme explores grief, change and loss eg miscarriage, death, redundancy, relationship breakdown, living in a new country. When: Tuesdays beginning 15 October, 1-2:30pm. Where: Greenstone Doors, 15 Dudley Street, Lower Hutt. Cost: $15 (subsidies available). To register phone 566 5037.

Secret Sisters 2019: Hi 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. ‘The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. ‘ Proverbs 11:25

Giving Out Money: As we are a city church, at times you may have people asking you for money and help. If you are approached by someone, please feel free to consult the pastoral staff. Generally our advice would be to give towards organisations that help people in need rather than give money to people individually. Often giving money can cause more harm than good and the pastoral staff are often aware of the circumstances of individuals.

Cult warning. You might have seen the warnings on stuff regarding the Shincheonji cult active in Wellington among Students. We recently had a person subtly approached and invited to a “Bible Study”. Check out the following article and if you have any questions feel free to talk to the pastoral team. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/116078477/wellington-man-who-left-manipulative- shincheonji-cult-issues-warning-to-others 

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.

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)