This week we are starting our 'Renew Together' series. The New Zealand Baptist Missions Society is now called 'Arotahi' (together focusing in one direction) and each year we spend some time focusing on Global mission. This year we will look at the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) and seeing what God is doing through our Baptist Mission people throughout the world. We also have some of our own people sharing their stories of how God has used them in their place of mission overseas. At the end of our short series, we will be taking up a special offering that will go towards the work that our Baptist churches have been involved in for over 120 years.
- Steve
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To the ends of the earth / Steve Clark
Matthew 28:16 - 20
Join us at 10AM in-person or online. We would love to have you join us online for the service if you are unwell.
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For the Kids...
This month we are following along with the whole church as we explore a missional focus through Renew Together
Wonder Kids (Preschool Programme) - We are looking at creation, all that God made for us to enjoy.
Discovery Kids (Primary aged Programme) - We are exploring how we can care for creation,
FBI (Intermediate Programme) - This week we are having a conversation about using what God has given us to look after the world around us.
If you have any questions, please email carol@fbc.nz or come see Carol on Sunday.
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Prayer at 5pm
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14. The presence of God’s Spirit fuelled by prayer brings God’s wisdom, strength and compassion into our lives and victory over the many issues that have held us back in the past. We would love you to join us, humble ourselves and pray -Sundays 5pm in the Church Auditorium.
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Parenting for Faith
Come and join us for an 8 week course, designed to support you in being a key witness in your child's life. This course is designed to equip Parents, Grandparents, and Godparents for their very important role supporting faith development in children. You are perfectly positioned, just as you are to have an impact.
Day: Sunday
Time:3-4:30pm
Location: Franklin Baptist Church with childcare avaiable onsite
Course dates: 7th May, 21st May, 28th May, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June, 2nd July, 9th July
You can register now by emailing carol@fbc.nz, signing up through the planning centre app, or follow this link.
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Professional Women's Life Group
A new Life group starting on Monday 1 May, or soon after. Meeting from 7.00 - 8.30 pm in Pukekohe. To find out more, contact Carolyn Cornu on thecornus@gmail.com or click here.
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Renew Together
As we start our Renew Together series this week, we ask that over the next few weeks, you prayerfully consider a gift for Arotahi (formerly Tranzsend). We will be sharing more about this on Sunday and will have a special offering on the 28th May.
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Franklin Food Bank
A huge thank you to all that have been giving donations to the foodbank. They have been most gratefully received. We would love to make regular donations to the foodbank. Please continue to leave canned and dry foods, along with hygiene products at the information desk. Thank you for your generosity.
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Kid's Church
We are looking for people to lead and help in our kids church programmes. We are happy to give training in this, you just need a willing heart. Please email carol@fbc.nz if you are interested in this or serving in other parts of the church.
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Church Meeting
Right after the service this Sunday, we will have our church meeting as specified in our constitution. We sent out an email earlier containing the agenda. Click this link for the email.
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Search Committee Seeking Input from Congregation
As announced in church the Pastoral Search Committee is seeking congregational input as to what you believe God is saying to you regards the new Pastor. A large box is located at the information desk for you to put in your comments that you would like the Search Committee to consider. These can be anonymously if you wish. Alternatively you can email your thoughts to searchcommitte@fbc.nz
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Newcomer's Lunch
The Newcomer's lunch went well last Sunday. Thanks for all who attended. We hope that you had a nice time knowing FBC and the people behind it. We would like to hear some feedback from you by clicking on this link. Newcomer's welcome lunch feedback
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Oasis
We meet for a regular meeting next Wednesday at 10am. This week we will continue with the planned Alpha program. If you weren't there when we started the program, please don't hesitate to come as we are using it to help us to grow in our walk with The Lord. It would be appreciated as always if you are able to bring a food item towards morning tea. All are welcome! For more information contact Charlie Potter. 027 529 8211
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Donation Receipts
Donation receipts were sent out Monday last week, but we found out that there was a glitch in our system that generates it. All things were sorted Monday this week. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you still haven't received your donation receipt (please check your junk email first) email Den at den@fbc.nz.
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Seedpods
Seedpods is a weekly play workshop and friendship group for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Thursdays at 9.30am during term time. Please contact Lynley Clark on 0276514349 if you are interested in attending. If you are interested but Thursday doesn't suit, please let us know. Flyers are available at the info desk if you have someone you would like to invite.
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Booking Rooms at FBC
If you would like to book the use of a room at FBC (either for personal use or church use), please fill out the form. Link for FBC Booking Request Form
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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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GAT Prayer
Check out the latest news from the Global Action Team. Click here for the APR - MAY newsletter. A printed copy is available at the Info desk. Thanks for upholding them and our other partners in prayer.
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The Runway Foundation
The Runway Foundation currently has an opportunity for someone who has a passion to work with children and youth, to join their Team to lead the primary school aged programmes of support as well as mentoring for a few girls on our Youth programme. This is a fully paid position for 32-38 hours a week, including a few afternoons a week running programmes. It would absolutely amazing if we could help them find a new Team member that comes from a Christian community and has a love for our local community.
For more information, please contact Terese Marr: terese@runway.net.nz, 0292810223, or check out their website: www.therunwayfoundation.org.
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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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