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Prayer Our Story Prayer Focus (week starting 11th August):
Prayers of Healing
- Pray for the people you know who are struggling with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.
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.
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 Youth News:
- Youth Leaders Retreat: The Youth Leaders are heading away to spend time with God at our Leader's Retreat from Fri 16th - Sun 18th August. We are looking for a few kind people to provide some meals to send up with the team so that they can fellowship together over food. If you could help by providing baking or food towards a lunch or a dinner, please be in touch with us at youth@huttbaptist.org.nz, or text Courtney on 0273359162.
- Heartache: Call to Prayer is coming up on 23rd-24th August. We are aiming to lift the young people of New Zealand to God for 24 hours as an expression of our heartache for God to move in the struggles they are facing. We need people to sign up for a prayer slot, particularly over the early hours of Saturday morning, so that we can maintain this continuous prayer with others throughout the country. Visit heartacheforyouth.nz and click on the Petone Baptist Event page to find out more.
The Quarry News:
- Thank you for collecting your children promptly from Living Stones and Stepping Stones at the end of the service. Access to the children’s areas is through the door in the foyer (not from the street).
- The memory focus for Living Stones is the Lord’s Prayer with New Zealand Sign Language
- The memory focus for Stepping Stones is Psalm 86:15
- Living Stones & Stepping Stones are learning about kindness by looking at the story of the David in 2 Samuel 9:1-13.
- We are looking for more adult leaders in Stepping Stones (children age 3-5years). Please see Wendy for more information.
EDGE: Edge is the Friday night social component of our intermediate-age ministry (11-12 year-olds). The next Edge event “Super Heroes” is on Friday 23rd August. 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.
even Women’s Event: Come and be inspired and encouraged in your faith as we watch and hear from one the amazing speakers from the Sistas Conference. We’ll gather together on Saturday 24th August at 7pm. You are most welcome to bring a friend or two along with you. Looking forward to seeing you – love and blessings from your even Women’s Team.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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