PRAYER AND PRAISE

Pray that the Lord would refresh our church families this holiday season, give them safe travels, and renewed relationships with one another. For those of us experiencing illnesses at this time, may Jesus heal us and renew our bodies to full health.
May the Lord bring us happiness and peace for 2012. May He give us the wisdom to let go of issues from 2011 and move forward with an open heart. We ask that He give us courage to face changes and new beginnings. We pray for opportunities for us to show the love of Jesus in all we do and say, so that we may be an example of all that is possible through the love of our Lord.

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

Pastoral Team
Pastor Matthew and Sharilyn Mordaunt 832 3922

Elders Board
Jacob Lauaki Joh Remiens Barry Thomas

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

WEST HARBOUR ALLIANCE CHURCH

January 2012 www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

416 8991 Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am 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 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.

ROSTERS for January 2012

Date 01 08 15 22 29 Preacher Worship Leader Pianist Sharilyn Sharilyn Aeran Aeran Sharilyn Media Natalie Pauline Sophie Moya T.B.A. m/tea Mele Pauline Judy Raquel Keren Lawns Ofa Ofa Barry Barry Ross

Matt Kevin John G. Video Matt

Matt Barry T.B.A. Tom Matt

Communion: 01 January 2012 15 January 2012

Matt Mordaunt Barry Thomas

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

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.

TODAY
10.30am Morning Worship
Please note that some of our usual Ministries are on a break over the summer holidays and will resume in the beginning of the next school term. These include Home Group, Prayer Night and Sunday School (both for preschool and school age children). Thank you for joining us today and we warmly invite to you 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.
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NEWS
Tonga in 2012
Last winter, 13 people from Alliance churches in Auckland spent 10 God-filled days in the Kingdom of Tonga, and we're doing it again in 2012! We'll be working with a ministry for disabled children, a local and vibrant Tongan congregation, and with the powerful Christian radio ministry in the capital city. If you'd like to find out more about what's to come, an information meeting is being planned for you in early February.

At WHAC, we exist to help people move from brokenness to wholeness in Jesus Christ, and it's our firm belief that that continuing journey, much like our regular lives, has a few important building blocks along the way... First is our birth, or entrance into God's family. Jesus called this being born again, and it's the new start that comes as we ask God to forgive us and to make Jesus the Lord of our lives. As babies in any family, we need love, support, nurture and care. At WHAC, that primarily happens through caring networks that happen over morning tea and in our home groups so that here "nobody stands alone". The next step in any life is to start growing in our knowledge of the world and of God. But, "I can't grow for you", and as such, we encourage people to join us Sunday mornings, in one of our growth groups, or in one of our new block courses. As we continue to mature, it's important to realize that "If it's going to be, it's up to me" because God made you unique for a unique purpose. As such, it's important to discover your gifts, and to start using them in His service. Finally, as adults, we seek to pour out our lives for the benefit of those we love. As believers, we seek to pour out our lives as living sacrifices in an act of worship to God, where we put "All that I am and all that I have" at His disposal to be used for His glory, His will, and in His way. It might be interesting for you to place yourself on this growth journey to see what new challenges are next for you, or to see what needs revisiting as we walk together towards wholeness in Christ.

Parachute is coming... and we're going!

Thousands of people, dozens of bands, three stages, one weekend. 27 30 January 2012 is going to be massive, and Light (the shiny and new WHAC Youth Ministry) is going. For information see Sophie Thomas.

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.

The West Harbour Alliance Church Community Choir

Our choir will be taking part in our upcoming Easter service, with practices starting March 11th after church. This choir is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, whether or not they are a part of our church family - so, if you like to sing, or know somebody who does, plan to join us for this special season!

MEETINGS COMING UP.......

Executive Committee 25th January 2012

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP .....
Tom McKean - 04 January James McGowan - 05 January Stella Noble - 06 January Fay Lauaki - 08 January Anna - 16 January

Prayer at WHAC
Please note, Prayer Meetings will resume in February 2012

Home Group
Home Group will resume in the New Year