Kia ora whanau,
I love the fact that we have the opportunity to focus on mission at the moment. It is something that I am passionate about. The great commission is for us all, wherever we are.
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. A time to remember the first time that the church received the Holy Spirit in Act 2. The Holy Spirit was sent to be our helpmate. It was the Holy Spirit that enabled the first church as they embarked on the great commission. It is the Holy Spirit that enables us as we also embark on the great commission. It is the Holy Spirit that is the one that goes with us as we step out into our community, our city and the world and share with words and deeds about Jesus.
This week as you spend time with God, I pray that you are filled with the Holy Spirit and enabled to share with those you meet throughout your days.
Arohanui
- Carol
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His Continual Presence / Grant McCallister
Grant McCallister will be sharing the word and some stories from their global ministry experiences. Join us at 10AM in-person or online. We would love to have you join us online for the service if you are not able or unwell.
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For the Kids...
Today the Preschool, Primary and Intermediate programmes will be following the Renew Together programme, looking at the great commission and the part we all have to play in His plan for the world.
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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Global Focus Lunch
Sarah Caughley will share fresh insights and stories from her recent experiences as a teacher in Africa. Come and join us for a shared lunch in the café after the Sunday service.
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Whanau Worship
We would love to invite you all to our Whanau night, this Sunday 7pm to 8.30pm in the café at FBC. This will be a great time of worshiping, seeking and listening to what God is saying to us all.
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Search Committee
The FBC Search Committee want to thank everyone for listening to God and contributing to the profile we are creating towards our new pastoral position. If anything else comes to mind while you are praying, please approach a Search Committee member or email searchcommittee@fbc.nz.
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Aglow
The monthly meeting of Aglow is tonight at 7pm at Cornerstone Church Waiuku.
If you would like to go, carpooling is leaving FBC at 6.25pm.
For detail contact Charlie Potter on 027 529 8211.
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Baptist Hui-ā-Māori 2023
Te Kapa Rautaki and Te Pouarataki mō te hīkoi extend a warm welcome to our Hāhi Iriiri whānau to gather together at this special hui where we will farewell the old and welcome in the new.
We look forward to new opportunities and engaging with the next chapter of our Baptist Māori story. We urge you to prayerfully prioritise this hui and join us for this significant time in our Baptist movement.
When: 11am Friday 14 July until 2pm Sunday 16 July 2023
Where: Puna O Te Ora, 60 Kayes Road, Pukekohe, 2120
Whakapa Mai (Please RSVP): Email: kapa.rautaki@baptist.org.nz; Phone: Josie Te Kahu 021 260 4204 or Luke Kaa-Morgan 021 627 157.
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Alpha - Growing in Discipleship
Growing in Discipleship 4 week courses @ FBC cafe:
Mondays, 10am - 11am starting 31 May to 21 June 2023
Wednesdays, 7pm - 8pm starting 5 June to 26 June 2023
The course will cover Why do we need Jesus? What is the Biblical basis of our faith? Life Under New Management. Time alone with God and steps to take to grow in Jesus.
All are welcome to join us, come along and grow together. Phone Keith or Sherrell Amoore 021 211 7920 or 021 171 5538.
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Alpha - The Marriage Course
You're invited to join us for 7 sessions to strengthen your relationship.
Whether you've been married six months or 40 years, whether you're in a good place or struggling, The Marriage Course offers practical support to strengthen your relationship.
The course helps couples to:
• Communicate more effectively
• Understand each other’s needs
• Resolve conflict
• Recognize how upbringing affects your relationship
• Develop greater sexual intimacy
• And much, much more...
The course starts middle July and will run for 7 consecutive weeks. Please register your interest here. Or click on “Events” in the Church Center app.
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Alpha update
Two new Alpha courses will be starting mid August 2023.
Come and join us and prayerfully consider inviting a friend, relative or neighbour.
The current courses are just completing and guests are saying:
"l'm sorry it's coming to an end, l've enjoyed Alpha and the new friends l've made"
Come and see for yourself. For more information, please talk to Paul Mob 021 147 1923 or via church office.
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Oasis
There will be no regular weekly meeting next Wednesday. As it is the 5th Wednesday of the month we are having an outing. We are having a luncheon at "The Red Shed" At 12pm. If you would like to go please contact Charlie to confirm numbers. We plan to meet at the Church to carpool at 11.30. All are welcome.
Email Charlie at: charlieandjanepotter@gmail.com or phone/text to 027 529 8211
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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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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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CareyLocal
Learn, grow, and be transformed - wherever you are! CareyLocal is an exciting new initiative from Carey Baptist College designed to build biblical foundations for church volunteers, ministry and mission leaders, and anyone wanting to grow in their discipleship. Study with a cohort of 10 people from your faith community, and you can study for FREE! Join us for Mission of God, or Intro to the New Testament in Semester two. Get into it! For more information click here. To register your interest so that we can ensure we have at least 10 people signed up for each course (to make it free!), please email carol@fbc.nz
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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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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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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. For the "Renew" giving, please indicate "Renew" as reference for giving through bank. And if using the above link, click "Renew" on the drop down tab.
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Whanau news
If you have something you would like to share in the Whanau news, please email it to staff@fbc.nz by 12 noon on Thursday. Thank you.
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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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