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Whānau News: 14 October
When two of you get together at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there. —Matthew 18:19-20 MSG
We do not serve a God that is distant from our lives. When we pray, God goes into action! When we gather, Christ is in our midst. That is AMAZING!!! Pray your hearts out today, and know that God is at work.
Arohanui,
Sacha
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God likes me?! | Josh van de Worp
God not only loves us, but He likes us too... Join us at 10AM in-person or follow this link for the online service.
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For the Kids this Week...
Kia ora kids and welcome to term four! We hope you have had a great holiday and are looking forward to the term ahead. This week we are starting a cliffhanger series about grit and determination, looking at people of God who didn't give up when things got hard.
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Whānau Worship
Our last Whānau Worship Night of the year is happening this Sunday, 16th of October. It will start at 7pm in the Cafe. This evening is a relaxed, creative space to meet with God. Come as you are, ready to be refreshed by our loving God.
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Chinese Alpha Course
华人启发课程
时间：10月21日 - 12月16日，每周五，10:30am - 1pm, 为期九周。
报名联系人：Jackie 027 9389182； Sally 021 0798176
This is an exciting new programme!!! Alpha NZ are introducing an Alpha course in the Chinese language (with English subtitles). The launch of the Chinese Alpha course starts Friday 21st October in the church cafe from 10.30am to noon followed by a light buffet.
Please invite your family and friends to join Jackie and Sally for this exciting new venture.
Book your place on the course through FBC office - Paul
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Barn Dance
It’s nearly time for the Barn Dance! If you haven’t managed to get your tickets yet, there will be door sales on Saturday night (15th October), 6:30pm - 8:30pm. So grab your friends and family and come along for some fun & fellowship. Tickets are available for all: 5+ under: Free. $5 per person, $20 for family of 5, $25 for families of more than 5. Or you can pay ahead using this link (choose barn dance on the dropdown) and pick up your tickets in the info desk. See you there!See y’all there from 6pm on Saturday!
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JoyRide for Joyya Update
A huge thank you to everyone who was involved last weekend with the Joy Ride for Joyya. It was a lovely to see our tamariki out riding and our spectators enjoying cheering them on. Thank you to everyone who has given to support our fundraising for the programs that Joyya runs with kids in West Bengal, India. We have currently raised just over $2000! Wouldn’t it be great to see that number go even higher! You can still head over to our give a little page to give online here. The Joy Ride continues throughout the rest of the month, you can continue to set your own goals at home and raise more funds! Kai pai tau mahi (Good work!)
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Baptist Hui and Missions Day
Our next Baptist Hui will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the first week of November. Here’s a link if you’re interested in learning more about it. https://hui.baptist.nz There is also info and registration details for the Baptist Mission Day on Wednesday 2nd November. It’s $20, open to all and it would be great to have a few representatives from Franklin Baptist Church there https://hui.baptist.nz/whats-happening/mission-day/.
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Lunch with the Murray's
Alan, Fiona, Abigail & Ethan will be at FBC this Sunday 16th October. Join us for an update on the 3H International School and to learn more about the Murrays Missions journey. Please bring some food to share, 12pm at the Café. (GAT Team).
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Update from Tim
I’ll be away over the next few weeks until Tuesday 25th October. This includes time with family and also time at a block course for professional development, as I upskill in mentoring other leaders. Next week, during the school holidays, a few others on the staff team will have some days away or adjusted hours. The best way to contact someone next week is to email staff@franklinbaptist.org.nz and someone from the staff team will get back to you.
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Christmas Craft Market
12th November, 9-2pm Cafe running. Various Christmas/birthday gifts to purchase. All handmade with love. If you make things and would like to sell them, click this link to register your stall. For more information please contact Sandra – sandra@fbc.nz
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High Tea/Picnic for Friends, Fun and Fundraising
Saturday 19th November 2 - 4.30pm Set in Caldwell’s beautiful garden in Karaka with High tea and live music. Tickets soon available. $45 a double or $25 single. Diary the date and watch and listen for more details.
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Covid Reminder/Update
We are aware that there is a lot of Covid-19 and flu cases in the community at present. We would love to have you join us online for the service if you are unwell.
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Prayer Chain
If you would like to submit a prayer request to the Prayer Chain, please email Arlene Hutcheon on arlene@ps.gen.nz or send a text to 0274726198. All prayer requests are treated as confidential.
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Giving
You can give online, by automatic payment or direct debit. Our church bank account: 01 0403 0013842 00 or click here to donate now.
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If you have a celebration you would like to share with everyone, please send it through to celebrations@fbc.nz. To make sure your birthday is given all the celebration it deserves, update your details in our Church Center app.
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As an encouragement to all of you while you're at home...check out some of the songs we're currently singing on Sundays and a few new ones we might sing in the future. If you have a Spotify account, this is the link to FBC Worship on Spotify
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