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PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray for Judy Miller as she prepares foropen-heart surgery in two weeks time. It is believedthat she will need a triple-bypass surgery, which isno small matter! Pray for peace and comfort forJudy and her family, and a successful surgery!

Please pray that the Kindergarten would quickly

receive the required approvals to be eligible for the20 sponsored hours from the government.

Please pray that the renovations to our facilitywould move ahead with excellence, and would endup being considerably under budget.

Please pray for God's hand of blessing in theestablishment of two upcoming ministries: 'ThePlayroom' Cafe and the 'Mainly Music' program.Both of these ministries are slated to begin shortlyafter the Kindy opens, and their leadership needsGod's wisdom, guidance, and favour.

Please pray that the Lord would lead and comfortthe McGowan family as they learn to live withAspergers.

Pray for several discipleship groups and forwomens Bible studies meeting throughout Bobo-Dioulasso, Africa. These small group interactionsare vital to the spiritual growth of new believers.

Are you new to this facility?We know that it can take a lot of energy to attend a

new church, so please note that:

The Childrens Ministry begins part way throughthe service. This is for children between the

ages of 3 13 years.

Information on who we are, as well as on all of

our ministries are available online at

www.whac.net.nz

Each week, we share a cuppa together after the

service, and would love for you to stay for a

chat.

West Harbour Alliance Church

145 Moire Road, West Harbour,

Waitakere 0618 (09) 416-8991

www.whac.net.nz

Pastoral TeamPastor Matthew and Sharilyn Mordaunt 832 3922

Elders BoardJacob Lauaki Joh Remiens Barry Thomas

Executive CommitteeTom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, Pauline Thomas,

Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders

Board.

Church Office 416 8991Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am

Tuesday-Friday. If you would like to drop by outside thesehours, please ring the church before you come.

ROSTERS for October/November 2012Date Preacher Worship

Leader

Pianist Media m/tea Lawns

21 Matt Tom Aeran Sophie Sally Ross

28 Phil

Skellie

Matt Aeran Paul Sharilyn Tom

04 Matt Matt Sharilyn Natalie Valasi Tom

11 Kevin Barry Sharilyn Pauline Esther Tom

Communion 21 October 2012 Barry Thomas

04 November 2012 Matt Mordaunt

If you would like to include any bits and

pieces for the weekly Newsletter,

please email Pastor Matt at:

mordaunt6@gmail.com, or phone the

church office.

WEST

HARBOURALLIANCE

CHURCH

21 October 2012

www.whac.net.nz

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; Herescues those whose spirits are crushed

Psalm 34:18

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10.30am Morning Worship

Led by: Tom McKean

Speaker: Matt Mordaunt

Theme: Empires and Us

Thank you for joining us today and you are warmlyinvited to stay and enjoy some morning tea.

If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we

encourage you to make yourself known to one of the

Worship Team and they will assist you.

Ages3 7

Our Kids Club is divided into two groups,for age appropriate lessons. These takeplace in the hall during the sermon. Anotice will appear on the screen when it istime to dismiss your children.

Ages8 13

Reorient: Prayer

Join us in the church 25th

October, 7:30pmFocus: Judy Millars Health

Home Groups

Mordaunts: 1st

November and 15th

NovemberThomas: 1

stNovember and 15

thNovember

The Global Fusion Fundraiser

On October 27th, a fabulous fundraising dinner is being held atBlockhouse Bay Community Church to further the work of globalmissions. Tickets are free to this event but are in short supply.So, please sign up at the back table, and be prepared to make a

generous contribution to support the Christian Radio Station inTonga, and other fields in the Asia-Pacific region.

Stars Party at Westgate Baptist

For years now, the combined Massey area churches have cometogether to bless the community with a community carnivalcalled "Stars Party", and with over 2,000 people expected tocome, we'll need some help! Volunteer sign up sheets will bemade available in early October, but in the mean time, please becollecting good-quality used children's clothing for the clothinggive-away. A box will be provided in the foyer.

I failed my marketing class

When advertising a prayer ministry, you're supposed to usewords like "power" or "warfare" or "a sweet and bless-ed time" totry to get people to come by emphasizing various (andlegitimate) aspects of prayer. But, I'm horrible at marketing,instead friends: if you want to join the growing prayer movementat WHAC as we seek to move into the community to pray forthem in intelligent ways, drawing them out of brokenness intowholeness in Christ, while submitting our church and ministrybefore the Lord for His empowerment and leading, please talk toPhil Ruston or Pastor Matt, and we'll get you connected.

BIRTHDAYS COMING UPKyin Skellon - 25 October

John Skellon - 26 October

Jaclyn Lauaki - 28 October

Daniella Lim-Yip - 28 October

MEETINGS COMING UP.......

Executive Meeting 21 November 2012

Charles Stanley writes ...

Why God Speaks

James 1:23-25

God is not one to speak in generalities. When He

whispers from the pages of Scripture or confronts

through a friend's words, the Father directly

addresses issues in His children's lives. With that in

mind, let's look at His three goals for communicatingwith believersnamely, for us to:

1. Comprehend the truth. God wants us to learn His

ways and principles, to recognize our own frailty,

and to identify the needs of others. He does more

than offer this as head knowledgeHe makes truth

applicable to our lives. For example, the Lord

assured Paul that His strength was sufficient to carry

the apostle through anything (2 Cor. 12:9).

Circumstances taught the apostle that God's Word

was true.2. Conform to the truth. Our lives are shaped by our

belief system. What we hold as true influences our

thinking. In turn, how we think affects our character,

conduct, and conversation. God is determined to

mould His children into Christlikeness so that they

reflect His gospel to the world.

3. Communicate the truth. Every child of God is

called to make disciples (Matt. 28:19). Believers can

know the Lord and walk in His light but still fall short

of this expectation. We must share the gospel by

sharing God's truth with others and explaining how

His words played out in our lives.

Notice that each goal builds on the one preceding it.Christians are a light reflecting God's glory to thisworld. We shine brightly by being attentive to God'svoice and following His will. And when someonetakes an interest in the source of our light, we areprepared to share the good news of Christ.

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