Whānau News: 22 September 2023
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Kia Ora Church,
Quick check-in: how is your wellbeing?
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week and recently some of our young adults went on a retreat to spend some time away from work. It was super refreshing to spend time in fellowship, get to know some of my friends a bit better, eat good food and even spend time in nature! While those things were good investments into my mental health, there still was an element of me that still came back feeling pretty tired, which helped flag attention to my physical wellbeing!
Its easy to overlook aspects of our wellbeing, but thankfully we have a gracious God that reminds us to care for our wellbeing, and is able to provide so that we lack absolutely nothing - Psalm 23 tells us this.
So be sure to find refreshment in Him!
God Bless,
Josh Temu
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Exclusive Territory / Sandra Bruin
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Join us at 10AM in-person or online. There has been a rise in COVID and flu in the community again. We would love to have you join us online for the service if you are not able or unwell. Please contact us if you need support staff@fbc.nz
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For the Kids...
Wonder Kids (Preschool Programme): This month we are focusing on the choices we make. This week we are looking at the story of Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-14) understanding that God knows what is best for me.
Discovery Kids (Primary Programme): This month we are focusing on friendship. This week we are looking how we can forgive each other (Col 3:13) exploring the basic truth that friends forgive one another.
FBI (Intermediate Programme): A 4 week series on navigating what the Bible is, how we can use it, and what it means for our lives today. Week 3: the Bible points us to Jesus.
Parents of Primary aged children, please remember to sign up to be parent help at the information desk.
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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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AGM
The AGM of Franklin Baptist Church will take place after a shortened service this Sunday 24th September. The following members of the Leadership Team are coming to the end of their two year term but are available for re-election: Alan Calvert & Erin Temu.
Dave Stevens has also advised that he is not available for re-appointment in the year ahead, with God leading him onto new areas of service within FBC.
Penny Day/Brooks has decided not to seek re-election but will continue to be available as a link person with the staff and Leadership Team where needed. This frees her up as without a Senior Pastor her workload has increased.
Here is a link for the Leadership Team appointment profiles.
We sent out the agenda for the meeting in an email earlier this week, but if you missed it, here is the link for it. The minutes of our 2022 AGM can also be found here.
With thanks
Esther (meeting Chairperson)
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Church Annual Report 2023
We have sent out the Ministry reports for our Church annual report 2023 in a separate email a couple of weeks ago. For those of you who have not received it, click this link: Annual Report 2023. We hope you enjoy reading this report as it reflects well the positive year that we have had as a church family.
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Franklin Community Worship Night
Sunday, October 15th 7pm - 8:30 pm @ 128 Victoria Street West Pukekohe
Kia Ora Church,
Our next Worship Night is coming around quickly! This one is going to be special! A time to worship together as a wider community. A collective band, musical worship, and prayer!
See you there. Click this link for the flyer.
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Joy Ride
We're gearing up again for Joyride 2023 - another chance to make a huge difference for children in Kolkata who are connected with the work Joyya do. In 2022, almost $40,000 was raised which went towards bouncy castles, after school classes, leadership opportunities, fun days and a zoo visit, amongst other things. And FBC was part of it. We will be doing church offsite at Pukekohe Intermediate School on Sunday 29th October and enjoying a fun morning with God, Bikes and BBQ's.
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GAT Lunch
The Global Action Team lunch for this month has been postponed but please join us for a shared lunch on the 15th October when we hear from the van der Westhuyzens (Peter and Bev).
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PASTORAL SEARCH UPDATE
From “The Search Committee” – The advert placed on the Baptist Union website with the closing date of the 15th of October. We are encouraged that we have already had interest and applications from NZ and overseas. Please continue to pray with us as we consider these expressions of interest.
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Freedom Counselling Ministries
Freedom Counselling Ministries is doing a promotion in support of "Mental Health Awareness week". Attached is a flyer with more information, Click here.
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Alpha - The Marriage Course
An enrichment course for all couples, no matter age, length of, or health of your marriage. An online course is planned for later this year - aimed at those couples with little children or couples who find themselves in a different location. More information coming soon!
Enquiries: sandra@fbc.nz
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Oasis
While Oasis is in recess for the school holidays, Margaret has organized a "Fun, Fellowship and Prayer". Drop in any time between 10am and 11:15am on Wednesday, 27th of September. Morning tea will be available. All are most welcome!
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Do you want to be able to welcome new people God sends your way?
Do you want to meet new people and who is in our church community?
One way to do this is to serve on the Barista Team on a Sunday morning.
First I (Theresa) started with taking orders, I wasn’t at first interested in making the coffee, only drinking it. As I got to know people and watch how the coffee was made, I took the plunge and started to learn. Currently I stay away from milk because I am not completely confident, but by standing next to other team members who do it, I am learning and hope to take it on by Christmas! Because we are a small team and demand is growing, it’s time to step out in faith and take the plunge……keep an eye out for me on milk.
We need your help and would love to have you on the team. If you are interested in meeting new people, getting to know people more, taking on a challenge, age is only a number, WE WANT YOU!
It’s never too late to learn something new, even if it’s just taking orders.
Register your interest by clicking on the button below and Theresa will get in touch with you; or leave your name and number at the info desk.
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Sharing Kai
It has been great to see people bringing in excess produce from their fruit trees at home to share with everyone. We have created a space for this underneath the missions notice board. Please put fruit/vegetables that you would like to share with the congregation on the table.
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GAT Prayer
Check out the latest news from the Global Action Team. Click here for the AUG-SEPT 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
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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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