Celebrating Ps Peter and Elizabeth Anderson’s 10 years Since joining Mairangi Bay Community Church in March 2006, Ps Peter and Elizabeth have been used by God and seen Him move in many ways; from the lives touched and saved for Jesus by the preaching of the word, the extension of the building, through to their faithful service to people. In a recent interview with this well-loved couple, they were asked what one of the things was that had really touched them – and their common reply is “It’s people!” We pray God’s continued blessing over them as they enter this new season of their lives.
Knowing Jesus More and Making Him Known
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10 . April 2016, 9 am & 11 am “The Importance of Forgiveness” Preacher: Abri Brancken Reading: Luke 17:6
Hour of Power Tonight Do join us tonight @ 7pm for our bi-weekly church prayer meeting.
Verse of the Week So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say t o this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” (Luke 17:6)
Pre-service prayer at 8:30am in lounge - all welcome
Prayer Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7PM
Today’s Servers Worship: Fran Translators: Alex/Elizabeth Communion: David X (9) Greeters: Sakura (9), Melissa/Lesley (11) Readers: Joy (9), Colin (11) Sunday School: Little Lambs: Joji/Chihiro (9); Catherine (11) Kids 4 Christ: Helen Liu/Bill (9); Lily Z/Christine (11) Bible Explorers: Helen Liu/Bill (9); Jacky (11)
49 Maxwelton Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland Ph. 09 478-6314; Fax. 09 478-6312; www.mairangichurch.org.nz Pastor: Abri & Leoni Brancken Tel: 027 2104730
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我们是一个多元文化的教会，欢迎中国朋友参加. どの国の方も大歓迎します。 If this is your first time worshipping with us, please go to the Welcome Corner after the service. We have a small gift for you & will gladly answer your questions about our church. If you would like to hear a Chinese or Japanese translation, please ask for a headset.
A Word from the Pastor All of us make mistakes which means that people can, and often will, hurt us by the mistakes they make. Sometimes people say or do things that cause us to become offended and experience a feeling of betrayal. It could be a family member, a friend or a colleague at work. The Bible makes it clear that when we are hurt or offended by the actions of others, we need to forgive them. When we refuse to forgive one another the resentment in our heart escalates and eventually builds into bitterness. Unforgiveness will destroy our relationships and can cause a number of major problems in our lives. As followers of the LORD we are called to forgive those who hurt us. Extending forgiveness is a vital aspect of the Christian walk. It is not always easy, but we cannot move forward in God without it. Because God has forgiven us, we can extend that same forgiveness to those around us. You might feel that you are justified in retaliating, but the Lord has called us to live our lives embracing heavens principles and ways. God is calling us out of retaliation and into forgiveness and reconciliation. Don't allow bitterness to dig its roots into your heart. Instead, uproot it by forgiving those that have hurt you and done you wrong. Those who live their lives with a forgiving attitude will have a heart at rest and in peace. Jesus said, "if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions." Matthew 6:14-15 The Lord Jesus bless you. Abri Brancken
Service Roster for April 17, 2016
When: Sunday 10 April 2016 Where: Auditorium Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (3 – 4 pm) MBCC is honoured to be able to celebrate and give thanks for 10 years of ministry of Ps Peter & Elizabeth (Su Fang) Anderson. We are happy that Peter & Elizabeth will continue to make MBCC their spiritual home and look forward to being able to read what the Lord is leading Peter to write.
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Sunday School Volunteers Get-Together When: Sunday 17 April 2016 Where: Church facilities (Lounge) Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (1-2pm) Food: We will provide pizzas and drinks! Our Ministry team will be meeting to discuss some new and exciting developments in our children’s ministry.
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The opportunity to celebrate 10 years of faithful service of Peter & Elizabeth. The various teams serving each week at MBCC. Each person who was baptised recently and their continuing walk with Jesus. The Chinese Service which took place on Friday, when pastors from Jiangxi Province, China, visited MBCC.
PRAY FOR: Ps Abri and the Brancken Family’s continuing encouragement as they settle into church and community life. Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in the search for His choice of a Chinese Associate Pastor. MBCC member’s hearts to be stirred to volunteer to serve in Children’s and other ministries. Those needing God’s healing touch, & others needing visas, a job, or housing. All our university students – in Auckland or elsewhere in NZ & even overseas. Those families going to China or Japan during the school holidays, including Joji & Chihiro Kami with two children, Shelly Liu, Hong Wei. KO & Stella serving in Japan. Ps Timothy & Julia Rinopisa, who we support through KiwiLink, serving in rural Zimbabwe.
Reading: TBA
Preacher: Abri Brancken
Worship
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Sound
Communion
Reader
Greeters
Offering Count
Translators
Flowers
Tea
Peter
Nancy X
LD/Darren
Peter (11)
Jo (9), Dale (11)
Ping (9), Xiang Hong/Susan S (11)
Ivy/Tina R
David R/Elizabeth
Helen X
Helena S (9), Ding Qing/Zhou Li-ming (11)
