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PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray that the Lord would show theElders how we can effectively pursuetransformational discipleship at WHAC.

Please pray that the Lord would raise up aDiscipleship ministry leader, in addition to aHospitality ministries leader to work alongsideour Elders Board in growing these ministries in

the church.

Praise the Lord for the ministry start up at WestHarbour Gardens. Please pray that the Lordwould powerfully work both in and throughthose who serve in this ministry.

Praise the Lord that a night has been set asidefor Ladies Night (Nov. 22), and that a speakerhas been found (Annette Bennett). Pleasepray that the planning team would know theLords direction, and that the night would beused powerfully to bring women to Christ.

Pray for peace in Egypt, where violentdemonstrators have attacked more than 70churches since August 14; the extremists alsodestroyed dozens of Christian homes andbuildings. Pray that God will protect thebelievers and that God will help Christians inEgypt to love and forgive those who persecutethem.

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 toilets are located down the passage to the right

as you exit the sanctuary.

The Preschool ministry begins at the start of the

service in the foyer, and 3-13 year olds are dismissed

part way through the service for Sunday School.

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

ministries are available online atwww.whac.net.nz

Each week, we share a cuppa together after theservice, 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 Barry Thomas

Executive CommitteeTom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, Sharilyn Mordaunt,

Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders

Board.

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

Monday Thursday. If you would like to drop by outside

these hours, please ring the church before you come.

ROSTERS for October & November 2013Date Preacher Leader Pianist Media m/tea Lawns06 Matt Bethany Sharilyn John Mele Jacob13 Matt Matt Sharilyn Bruce Pauline Ofa20 Alliance Council Weekend Service Ofa27 Rajesh Barry Aeran McGowans Phyllis Barry03 Matt Bethany Sharilyn Fraser Keren Barry10 Matt Matt Sharilyn Paul Jenny Ross17 Matt Tom Aeran Bruce Sarah Ross24 Guest Barry Aeran Alyssandra Faye Tom

Communion: 06 Oct Jacob; 03 Nov Matt

17 Nov Barry

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

Octob er 2013

www.whac.net.nz

Helping people move from brokennessto wholeness in ChristThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted; Herescues those whose spirits are crushed

Psalm 34:18

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TODAYThank you for joining us today! We warmly invite to

you to stay and enjoy some morning tea with our

church family following the service.

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.

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN AT WHAC

Ages0 - 2

We have a supervised creche in the northside of the foyer. Parents are welcome toeither drop their kids off, or stay with them.On any un-staffed weeks, facilities will beprovided, but parents will need to supervisetheir own children.

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 is

time to dismiss your children.

Ages

8 - 13

Reorient: Prayer

Prayer is an important part of what we do at WHAC.Every week, we meet on Wednesday nights from 7.30 topray for our church and community, while also gatheringon Sunday mornings in the hall from 9:30 to pray for ourworship times. Please join us for either or both, or simplydrop a prayer request into the prayer box at the rear of theSanctuary. Also, mark October 13

thon your calendars as

well be praying from 5:30-6:30with our Chinese sisterchurch WHCACC..

The Kindy Korner

The kindergarten is always looking for: Yogurt pots,empty margarine containers, and plastic bags. If youhave any to donate, please place them on the sink inthe back corner of the hall (by the Kindy office).

NEWSAre you eager to be part of theNews Room

If you have a flair for presentation and a talent with thecomputer, we are looking for someone to take over producingour newsletter. If you are interested please see Pastor Matt.

Commun i ty Chr is tmas Choi r

Do you love to sing? Our Christmas choir is beginningrehearsals for this special season, and all are welcome to join.Practise times are Sundays from 12:15 in the Sanctuary, underthe wonderful leadership of Sean and Aeran Jung.

Stars Party

Stars Party is coming October 31st! This year, over 3,000

people from across Massey (and beyond) are expected toattend this annual event, and we get to help! Scores ofvolunteers are needed, and sign-up sheets are available at themorning tea table. Please help us showcase Christs love forthe community with other local area churches.

Ladies Night 2013

Mark November 22nd

on your calendars with bright, boldcolours, because thats the date that Ladies Night returns toWHAC! Annette Bennett will be this years speaker, and aplanning team is forming to work through all of the details. SeeEsther McKean for details, and please be praying for thepeople you will be inviting to this special night.

Did you know

That a new womens exercise program is in the works atWHAC? Did you know that we have an experienced aerobicsinstructor at our church? Did you know that theres talk of a

Zumba class starting at our church? Well, if not now you do,and if you want more information about any of it, please seeNicolette Nanjan today!

MEETINGS COMING UP ...

Elders Board 02 October 2013Executive Committee 16 October 2013

FROM DENNIS FISHERBut Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and

prayed.. Luke 5:16

Many believers long to spend daily time with God,praying and reading His Word. Ironically, they areoften distracted by a busy schedule. Frustrations

mount as busyness seems to crowd out an opening in

their schedule.

Oswald Chambers has wisely commented on thetransforming power of even 5 minutes in the presenceof the Lord. Indeed, even a short time spent inintercession and the Word still has great value: It isnot the thing on which we spend the most time thatmoulds us, but the thing that exerts the greatest

power. Five minutes with God and His Word is worthmore than all the rest of the day. Now, it may soundlike Chambers has made an overstatement. Yet

powerful results can come from even a short time ofprayer, because God is powerful.

Sometimes our days are filled with busy demandsthat crowd out time spent in listening to and

responding to God. But no matter where we are, anytime taken to build our own spiritual altar to theLord as Abram did (Gen. 12:8) opens the door to Histransforming power. If you are having troubleestablishing a time with God, you could start with

just 5 minutes and see where it leads. Our God longsto meet with us and show His power in our l ives.

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP ...

Naomi Mordaunt 04 October

Lucien Richmond 06 October

Ryder Skellon 13 October

Samantha Skellon 20 October

Kyin Skellon 25 October

John Skellon 26 October

Daniella Lim-Yip 28 October

Luke Skellon 28 October

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