Today @ HCBC

10am Sunday Worship Service

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

Te Ara O Te Ora
Over term 4, as a church family we will be exploring some of the concepts that underpin our faith and our Christian worldview through a series “Te Ara O Te Ora: The Weave of Life.” Topics we will be covering include: God, the Bible, sin, Israel, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the resurrection, Church and Heaven. Te Ara O Te Ora can mean “the way of life” or “the pathway of life”. As we explore these topics we hope that they are an encouraging reminder of the faith pathway we walk and the God who we have hope and trust in. The term “ara” can also refer to a line of weaving and, in particular, the first line from which the rest is shaped. Jesus called his disciples saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As we weave our lives around God’s truth, we also hope this season is a way of weaving our nets as we intentionally build towards being a more outward reaching church. Te Ara O Te Ora: The Weave of Life.

Today’s Message: Te Ara O Te Ora Week 2: The Bible
This morning Richard Willis shares with us about the significance the Bible plays in our walk as Christians. Richard is married to Penelope and he serves on our eldership team at HCBC. Richard, we look forward to what you have to share with us today!

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.

Intermediates in the service 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 NEXT Sunday.

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

• “This Is Amazing Grace” by Josh Farro, Jeremy Riddle &Phil Wickham
• “Wairua Tapu” by Luke Oram & Nic Manders
• “Jesus I Need You” by Brooke & Scott Ligertwood, Jarrad Rogers & Reuben Morgan
• “King Of Kings” by Brooke & Scott Ligertwood & Jason Ingram
• “What A Beautiful Name” by Ben Fielding and Brooke 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.

Following the Service

• Prayer after the Service: There is an opportunity to receive prayer after the service each Sunday morning. If you would like prayer, please come to the front right row of seats in the auditorium where members of our Prayer Team will be available.
• Get Connected: Join us following the service for tea and coffee. Served in the downstairs multipurpose space. Fresh baking is also available for sale. Proceeds go towards ministries we run.
• Growing Missions Seed Pot Appeal: Following the service there will be an opportunity to bring your gifts to Global Focus’ Growing Missions Seed Pot Appeal. This is to seed a fund for short term missions for our church. The team also has a gift for you. Alternatively you can give online 02-0528-0034815-03. Visit the table outside the auditorium.

This Week @ HCBC

TODAY
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.

Year 13 Lunch: Our Year 13 students have a special lunch today with our youth leaders. Meet in the Youth Space after church! 

Baptism & Dedication Service: The church family are invited to join Brooklyn & Azalea Emery at a special service as they dedicate their daughter Nivarna before God and also as Azalea makes a personal step of faith by going through the waters of Baptism. All welcome. 4pm here at HCBC. Food to follow.

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 Group Night!

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.

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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

Pick Up Your Copy from the table in the morning tea space.

• Latest Baptist Magazine
• Courtney’s latest 24/7 Report from Term 3.

EDGE, Our social programme component of our intermediate-age ministry is next on Friday 1st Nov for “Kodak Kaper.” Every picture tells a story. Will yours be a comedy, drama or horror? We will be walking around central Hutt in small groups. Year 6’s will be joining us for the evening. Meet @ church. 7-9pm. Cost $2.50 Contact Glen Williams for more info on 027 241 5767.

OFF - Coming up: Kaitoke sleep over - Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd Nov. Camping at Kaitoke regional park. Come on up from 2pm Saturday. Bring your tents, sleeping gear and camp dinner for Saturday night and breakfast for Sunday as well as some Marshmallows for the camp fire. Park fees are $8 for adults and $4 for children 5 - 16 years. Under 4’s are free Contact Debbie Molloy 0275226042 or Andrew Bennett 021581178 to let us know if you are coming. 

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)

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

Come to an afternoon with Kara Martin: Author of:  Workship, How to Use Your Work to Workship God;  Workship 2: How to Flourish at Work, and Workship 3: How to Shape Christians for the Workplace (in progress). Date: Saturday, 16 November, 1pm – 5pm @ Wellington Central Baptist Church Koha $10 (unwaged),  $15 (waged) Register at: www.central.org.nz/events

Summer Holiday Family, Youth & Children Camps. There are a variety of really fun and worthwhile Christian camps for the whole family, for Youth and also for children that operate over the NZ Summer School Holidays. If you are interested in finding out more about what is available, talk to Wendy our Children & Family Pastor (children@huttbaptist.org.nz) or Zach and Courtney our Youth Pastors (youth@huttbaptist.org.nz).

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

Looking for accomodation? A self contained flat (toilet, basin and shower, no kitchen) is available for rent. Contact Salli on salli.peck.sp@gmail.com or 021 725 541

Staff News: Senior Pastor Rob Petrini is away on Sabbatical until November 30.