Christians Against Poverty Next week we welcome Robyn France from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) who will bring a message entitled “God’s Heart for the Poor – stories of debt, poverty & hope”. CAP started in the UK in 1996 & came to NZ in 2007. Partnering with churches they provide holistic debt help, run courses helping people manage their money & organize groups that assist people struggling with addictions.
Helpers Needed for Music 4 Kiddies Each week on a Thursday morning faithful volunteer helpers run our popular Music 4 Kiddies programmes designed especially for pre-school kids.
Knowing Jesus More and Making Him Known
Sunday Worship th
14 . February 2016, 9 am & 11 am “Finish Well” Preacher: Peter Anderson Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-18
The Chinese/English group led by Xiang Hong is held every week. Kuniko leads the Japanese/English group that meets on the second, fourth & fifth Thursdays of the month. There is a desperate need for a longer-term helper in the Chinese group. We need a mother willing to offer her time & talent to serve alongside Xiang Hong in this most worthwhile ministry. If you can help, please talk with Xiang Hong or Elizabeth.
Praying for the Jewish People A moving video produced by Jewish believers about the Messiah as seen in Isaiah 53 has been watched by over 2 million viewers. The new version with English subtitles has been watched by over 600,000. Pray for Jewish people in Israel & around the world to come to know their Messiah, Jesus. You can watch the video at: https://www.facebook.com/MedabrimEnglish/
Pre-service prayer at 8:30am in lounge - all welcome
Prayer Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7PM 49 Maxwelton Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland Ph. 09 478-6314; Fax. 09 478-6312; Church Email:
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www.mairangichurch.org.nz
Pastor: Peter & Elizabeth (Su-Fang) Anderson Tel: 476-0919 Church Administrator: Jacky Sun Tel: 021 675669
[email protected] Children’s Ministry Director: Joji & Chihiro Kami Tel: 027 3104841 Chinese Pastoral Worker: Wendy Liu Tel: 021 02654800
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MBCC is an intentionally multi-cultural church & welcomes and celebrates all languages & cultures.
CHURCH NEWS
Pastor KO & Stella Okudaira
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
Baptism Class In preparation for the Easter Sunday (March 27) baptisms, there is a class for Chinese speakers next Sunday @ 9 AM. Talk to Wendy Liu if you would like to attend. English speakers considering baptism please touch base with Peter or Elizabeth.
Today we are looking at a truly powerful passage of Scripture where Paul describes coming to the end of his life’s journey. He says “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” We will look at how Paul finished well. Another person who finished well was Olympic runner Eric Liddell, who went as a missionary to China. Just before the end of the 2nd World War he died in a Japanese internment camp in Shandong. He was only 43. This is how a young boy in the camp described “Uncle Eric” many years later: “None of us will ever forget this man who was totally committed to putting God first, a man whose humble life combined muscular Christianity with radiant godliness.” Indeed Eric Liddell, like the apostle Paul, finished well!
ICONZ Boys
(aged 8-12) Tomorrow ICONZ 4 Boys are to enjoy a trip around Auckland Harbour on a tugboat leaving Bayswater Marina at 6.30 PM. Parents are welcome. The boat returns to the Marina at 7.30 or 7.45PM. Confirm attendance to:
[email protected] or phone or txt to 0274-975-862
God bless, Peter
Hour of Power Tonight You are welcome to join us tonight @ 7PM for our biweekly church prayer meeting.
Verse of the Week “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
Help for the Brancken Family Ps Abri & the family expect to arrive in NZ before their container. We have beds for them but if you have spare duvets/bed linen/kitchenware etc. to loan/give them, please bring these to church before March 22. They also need to borrow a car for a few weeks.
Today’s Servers Worship: Ian Communion: Michael (11) Translators: David R/Lisa Greeters: Ping (9), Melissa/Lesley (11) Readers: Rosemary (9), Dale (11) Pre-school: Joji/Chihiro, Catherine; Sunday School: Helen Liu/Lily Z/George Next Week: Prescy, Catherine; Sunday School: Helen Liu/Lily Z/George Service Roster for February 14, 2016
Today we have the special joy of seeing Ps KO & Stella. They are back in NZ for a holiday visit before returning to minister in Urayasu International Christian Church in Tokyo.
Sermon Title: “God’s Heart for the Poor”
Reading: Luke 4:16-21
PRAYER ITEMS GIVE THANKS FOR:
Kevin, who gave his heart to Jesus last Sunday after Warren’s message. Henry Liu & Jia Jia Wang having their marriage dedication ceremony this week. Those baptised recently & those planning to be baptised Easter Sunday (27 Mar). The good start last week when about 20 young people attended the Youth Group. Give thanks for the young adults leading & for Kirsty serving as their mentor. Those leading worship & for all our musicians & singers. PRAY FOR:
Those who are unwell, including Shou Ping fighting terminal cancer & former MBCC member Keith Browne who has been in hospital with a serious infection. John, Helen & Roy’s future plans. They have had to close their business & it has been a very busy, stressful time. Anna Webster returning today from her week-long mission trip to East Timor. Those considering baptism in March. A helper for Xiang Hong in the Chinese Music 4 Kiddies. ICONZ Boys starting again tomorrow & for Mike, Ricardo, Bill & Joji leading. Ivy planning to start Girls ICONZ in the second term, & needing helpers. The visa for Ps Abri to come through soon & for the family as they move from Mauritius to South Africa to NZ. God’s guidance regarding a Chinesespeaking Associate Pastor to work alongside Ps Abri. Ps KO & Stella on their short holiday & for their church back in Tokyo.
Preacher: Robyn France (of Christians Against Poverty)
Worship
Musicians
Sound
Communion
Reader
Greeters
Offering Count
Translators
Flowers
Tea
Garrett
Youth
Louis/Leo Lou
Peter (9)
Joy (9), Paul (11)
Miyuki (9), Michael/Emily (11)
Kevin/April
Tommy/Elizabeth
Julie
Sakura/ShuPing (9), Josephine/Ann/KiHo/Nina (11)
