Today @ HCBC

10am Sunday Worship Service

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

Current Series: Te Ara O Te Ora – The Weave of Life
Over term 4 we will be exploring some of the concepts that underpin our faith and our Christian worldview. 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 4: Israel
Part of our story as believers is the Biblical story of Israel; how God chose and revealed himself through the descendants of Abraham, the children of Israel. Through this story we learn something about the character and nature of God and we also learn something about the character and nature of us as people and our need for a saviour. This morning Jeff Brandt unpacks this topic for us. Jeff is married to Rachel, and they have three kids, Josh, Chloe and Jasmine. Jeff, 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.

Communion
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the 1st Sunday of the month. We invite anyone, including those visiting today, who is a believer and follower of Jesus to join with us. 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:

• “I Am Free” by Jon Egan
• “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Joel Houston, Matt Crocker & Salomon Ligthelm
• “Lord I Need You” by Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill & Matt Maher
• “You Are My King (Amazing Love)” by Billy J. Foote
• “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” by John Hughes, Peter Williams & William Williams

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.

This Week @ HCBC

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 - Offsite Night. 

FRIDAY
Hutt City Baptist Youth: FIREWORKS! On Friday 8th of November HCBY is going to go off with a bang! Quite literally. Lots of them! Join us for a BBQ dinner and fireworks. 12 Witako Street. 7-9pm. Bring warm clothes, $5 and your friends! See Courtney or Zach.

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.

• Term 4 Edge Programme
• Term 4 HCB Youth Programme
• Latest Baptist Magazine
• Courtney’s latest 24/7 Report from Term 3.

24/7 YouthWork at HVHS are looking for donations of muesli bars, instant noodles and other non perishable snack/lunch foods to keep on hand for hungry students during term four. If you can help, please bring items to drop in the basket in the upstairs foyer at church on Sunday, or let Courtney know. Thank you!

EDGE: Our social programme component of our intermediate-age ministry is next on Friday 15th Nov: “Food Glorious Food!” Food is the ingredient that binds us together. We will be travelling to several locations to enjoy a 3 course progressive dinner! 7pm. Pick up location will be advised closer to the night. Cost $2.50. Contact Glen Williams for more info on 027 241 5767.

Advent Calendars Available! This year’s amazing Baptist Children and Family Advent calendar is now available for sale. The pop-and-slot tree is a great physical building activity for little ones, the app interaction gets the older children (and parents) involved and everyone loves listening to Granddad read the story.  Why not buy one for your family and another for your friends or neighbours? $6.20 each or two for $12.  See Wendy after the service or email:  children@huttbaptist.org.nz

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)

Sunday Message Podcast: Have you missed a message or would like to meditate again on what has been shared? We publish our Sunday morning messages at www.huttbaptist.org.nz or search Hutt City Baptist through your favourite podcast player.

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

Newsletter in your inbox: We email out these weekly notices as well as the occasional other communication pertaining to the life of HCBC. If you aren’t already on our email list and would like to receive these, email gareth@huttbaptist.org.nz

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).

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

Job Opportunity: Inter-church Council of Hospital Chaplaincy (ICHC) are seeking a National Administrator.  Contact financeadmin@ichc.org.nz for info.

Office Desks: Two rectangular office desks with attached draws/filing cabinet are available free to a good home. Contact Colin Wordsworth 021 383 195