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
“Prayer of Calling” – Pastor Gareth shares from 1 Samuel 3 as we continue touching upon the call of our church to be strong in faith.

Soaking this Season in Prayer
Debbie Molloy shares with us a number of prayer initiatives that we as a church are doing together as we commit this season to God.

Global Focus Sharing
Global Focus is the overseas mission arm of Hutt City Baptist Church. Today Stef Joe shares an update from Global Focus and also the mission partners Hutt City Baptist Church supports through prayer and finances.

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 our 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. Intermediates, enjoy being part of the whole service today.

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

• “This Is Amazing Grace” by Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro & Phil Wickham
• “I Give You My Heart” by Reuben Morgan
• “O Praise The Name (Anastasis)” by Marty Sampson, Benjamin Hastings & Dean Ussher
• “Living Hope” by  Brian Johnson & Phil Wickham
• “Build My Life” by Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman & Pat Barrett

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 02-0528-0034815-000. For more info, an “Information on Giving” brochure can be picked up in the upstairs foyer.

Following the Service

On this Week

TODAY
Women’s Event – High Tea: The Even Women’s Ministry Team warmly invite you to come and join us for a High Tea experience on Sunday 28th July from 2:30-4pm at Cathie’s home, 36 Meadowbank Drive, Belmont. Enjoy a selection of delectable treats served on fine bone china and one others company. Cost is $30pp. Numbers are limited so please RSVP to Cathie at cathie@huttbaptist.org.nz

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
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 Zac, our Youth Pastors, for more info on youth@huttbaptist.org.nz

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.

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 and Wednesday day. Contact Pastor Gareth Wood to find a group that will suit you; gareth@huttbaptist.org.nz

Other Notices

Healing Service. As part of our series, Prayer: Our Story, we invite the church to gather together to pray for those who are sick, weary and burdened. 4pm, Sunday 14th August. Please feel welcome to invite your friends, family, colleagues classmates and neighbours.

The Quarry News: Living Stones and Stepping Stones are embarking on a curriculum produced by Illustrated Children’s Ministry www.illustratedchildrensministry.com/ called “An Illustrated Compassion: Learning to Love Like God”.  Module 1 is four weeks looking at stories from the Old Testament. 

• 28 July: Abraham and Sarah’s Guests (Genesis 18:1-8)
• 4 Aug: Shiprah and Puah’s Courage (Exodus 1:15-21)
• 11 Aug: David Shows Kindness (2 Samuel 9:1-13)
• 18 Aug: The Feast That Brought Peace (2 Kings 6:8-23)

Over the same four weeks the Creche children are looking at creation, Adam and Eve, and Noah. 

Family News: Dorothy Hardie, a much loved and at 98 years of age, the oldest member of our church family, passed away peacefully at Ropata Village on Tuesday evening. Dorothy started attending Hutt City Baptist as a teenager and was involved in many different areas of church life and worked for the Baptist Union for many years.  She was physically unable to attend church services around 8 years ago but still maintained an interest in what was happening here and support our people and ministries through prayer.  At Dorothy’s request there was no funeral service.

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.

Divorced or Separated: A 7 week Divorce/Separated Recovery Course.  Through teaching and caring support this programme aims to give participants an understanding of the divorce experience, provide a safe place to process grief and loss and find skills and courage to rebuild.  The programme draws from research and best practice in the fields of psychology, sociology, education and theology.  It includes the life experiences and reflections of those who have been through divorce. Sunday 4th August with 2 sessions, 12:30 to 1:30pm then 2-3pm (please bring your own lunch). If you’re interested in attending please contact Kathy Nixon on kthnxn@gmail.com or Steve Shallard steve.shallard62@gmail.com
Senior Friendship Group: All are welcome! Last Thursday of the month, 10am downstairs at church. Contact Louise Munn, 569 8702.

IMAGINE 2019 Baptist Young Adults Conference 28 Aug-1 Sept at Foxton.www.imagineconference.co.nz
Supporting Mental Health Matters in our Churches with Tricia Hendry. This half day workshop is designed for those who have pastoral and support roles in their church community, either as employees or volunteers. We will explore together some ways church communities can promote mental health and wellbeing for all. 9.30-12.30, Thursday 1st August, $40. Hosted by Petone Baptist. To register, email penny@pbc.kiwi

GreenStone Doors Wellbeing for Mums. Ways for mothers to build confidence and help cope with anxiety. Starts Aug 7th, 10:30am. Children welcome. Contact 027 254 9222.

Dr Lauran Bethell, International Consultant on anti-trafficking and Human Rights. Baptist Women of NZ are offering an opportunity for women and men to learn from international anti-trafficking expert and Human Rights award winner, Dr. Lauran Bethell as she speaks about Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking. August 17th, 2pm at Wellington South Baptist. Registrations and event details at www.facebook.com/baptistwomennewzealand