Camping out in Colossians / Link to online service 1 January 2023
Greetings!
As we approach the New Year we want to encourage you to make space for Jesus as the number one priority.
We’ve shaped our January series around spiritual practices that will help each of us start the year well:
- Sitting in Scripture
- Resting in God’s refreshing Presence
- Enjoying Creation with our Creator
- Deepening relationship with Jesus
- Releasing the past and embracing new life
- Fresh devotion to prayer
- Discovering God’s power at work in us
The series is based on the book of Colossians. We’re “camping out in Colossians” for the month!
Here’s a link to our online service on 1st January.
Here’s a link to a digital copy of “Camping out in Colossians” booklet which we will refer to throughout January.
Next week (8th January) we will focus on gathering in small groups. This could be a life group, the people you are on holiday with, a family group at home.
There will be online content available.
For those who need a small group gathering, you are welcome to meet at the church café at 10am.
May you know God’s refreshing presence this week
Grace and peace
Tim
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Summer Services
Sunday 1st Jan — There will be no service on this Sunday. However, there will be an online resource, along with a booklet that can guide you from wherever you will be. Click here for the booklet.
Sunday 8th Jan — There will be no formal service on this Sunday. This week will be a focused on small group gatherings. There will be a range of options that our church whānau can participate in:
1. Gathering in your Lifegroup.
2. Gathering with your whānau.
3. Connecting with a group of people while on holiday.
4. Small gathering in the cafe at church.
Sunday 15th Jan — Sunday morning service running as usual.
FBC Summer Office Schedule
Office is closed until the 8th of January 2023. Call 09 2388544 for urgent matters.
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Christmas Offering for "Missions"
For many years FBC has allocated its Christmas Day Offering to a "Missions" project. Last year the funds went to help Kevin and Gillian Bird employ a local worker. This person has worked out really well and they would like to keep him employed for another year if possible. The GAT Team would like to recommend that we again allocate the traditional Christmas Offering to this cause. Click this link for more details. The appeal is open through to the end of Jan. Please deposit any funds via the church bank account 01 0403 0013842 00 including the Ref. Christmas Offering or click here, and donate under "Overseas Missions"
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Church Center Profile
Moved address or changed phone numbers? Please help us keep our records up-to-date by adapting your profile here. We print a phone list for those without access to technology. Please fill in the printed phone list permission form to have your details included.
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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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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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