PRAYER AND PRAISE

Pray that the Lord would heal Jim Baker of all his cancer and other illnesses, and restore the strength of his youth. Please pray for Stella, as she continues to mourn and adjust to the loss of her husband Jack. Pray for three provinces in northeast Cambodia that are being flooded by the Mekong River. Those who are most affected are poor rice farmers with limited income. Pray for Gods protection and provision, and that those impacted by the flooding will put their trust in Jesus. Praise God for a successful Inkerman childrens camp in Russia. We averaged 180 each day, with many saying they wanted to follow Christ, report Michael and Joanne Hope. Pray for effective follow-up and discipleship of these youngsters.

West Harbour Alliance Church 145 Moire Road, West Harbour, Waitakere 0618 (09) 416-8991 www.whac.net.nz

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Pastoral Team
Pastor Matthew and Shari Mordaunt Sharilyn 832 3922

Elders Board
Jacob Lauaki Joh Remiens Barry Thomas

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04 September 2011 www.whac.net.nz

Executive Committee
Tom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, Pauline Thomas, Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders Board.

Church Office

416 8991 Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am Sun Sun-Tue, Thurs & Fri. If you would like to drop by outside these hours, please ring the church before you come.

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 Creche, and 5-13 year olds are dismissed part way through the service for Sunday School. Information on who w 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.

ROSTERS for August/September

Date 04 11 18 25 Preacher Matt Matt John G. Matt Worship Leader Matt Bethany Barry Tom Pianist Aeren Sharilyn Sharilyn Aeren Media Natalie Pauline Sophie Moya m/tea Dianne Sarah Sally Sharilyn Lawns Jacob Jacob Jacob

Communion: 04 September 2011 Jacob Lauaki 18 September 2011 ________________________________

If you would like to include any bits and pieces for the weekly Newsletter, please email Pastor Matt at: mordaunts@orcon.net.nz, or phone the church office. He Helping people move from brokenness to wholeness in Christ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed Psalm 34:18

TODAY
10.30am Morning Worship
Led by: Series: Matt Mordaunt The Essential 100 Topic: Jeremiah Speaker: Matt Mordaunt I believe there is a positive warning in the gospels that a person's faith may stand in the revealed Bible A Choir at WHAC? text-and still be as dead as the proverbial door nail! The only thing more moving than listening to a Consider the prayer of our Lord in Matthew 11: "All powerful choir sing, is being part of that choir! Big or things are delivered unto me of my Father; and no small, wed like to start an all-ages choir at WHAC in man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither preparation for the Christmas season; if this is of knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to interest to you, please drop a Communication Card in whomsoever the Son will reveal him." There is more the offering today with your name and the word Choir than a body of truth - and if we do not get through to in the space provided. the soul of truth, we have only a dead body on our hands. When the power of God moves in on the text WHAC AGM and sets the sacrifice on fire, then you have genuine If you understand that acronym, you should probably Christianity! We try to call that revival, but it is not go to it, but even if you dont, the churchs Annual revival at all. It is simply New Testament General Meeting is an important part of our annual Christianity. People who thought they were saved calendar, and everybody is encouraged to attend. get saved! People who have only believed in a code Matters to be discussed include a proposed new Bynow have placed their faith and trust in Christ's Law, this years budget, and the strategy for growth person. It is not any deluxe edition of Christianity-it at WHAC. It really is important for all to come for our is simply New Testament Christianity having its 7:00pm start in the church on 25 September 2011. place!

Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee following the service

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MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN at WHAC

Ages 0-1 Ages 2-4 Ages 5 - 13 If you need to take your infant out of the service, a play area has been set up in the foyer for your convenience. The Preschool ministry begins at the start of the service, and is located diagonally to the left as you exit the sanctuary. Kids club takes place in the hall during the sermon. A notice will appear on the screen when it is time to dismiss your children.

A financial Update
The numbers are in, and it is wonderful to report that despite having started the year with a $7,000 deficit budget, we ended the year with close to a $12,000 surplus! Wow! Praise the Lord and good for you! As you know, we dont give to a budget, or even to the church, we give to God as an expression of love and worship, and with a 41% increase over our previous financial year, I truly trust that the Lord has been honoured in that!

_______________________________ PHILIP YANCEY COMES TO N.Z.

Monday, 12 September 2011 Philip Yancey will be addressing topics from his new book, What Good is God, in Manukau. Tickets are $30.00 each and are available at Mana Bookshops.

Prayer at WHAC
Prayer night: Join us in the church th nd September 8 and 22

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP .......

03 Sept - Bethany Lauaki 06 Sept - James Carter 06 Sept - Mikyla Lim-Yip

Home Groups
McKeans: Mordaunts: Thomas: Please see Tom for details Meets 01 Sept and 15 Sept Meets 01 Sept and 15 Sept

MEETINGS COMING UP....... Executive Committee 21st September 2011 Elders Board 5th October 2011