Easter is celebrated at the same time as the Jewish Passover. On Good Friday we remember the death of Jesus Christ on the cross & on Easter Sunday we celebrate His resurrection (rising from the dead on the third day). Through his death, burial, & resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin & through repentance & faith in Him we receive forgiveness of sins & eternal life.
Three Important Dates for Early April 1. SUNDAY APRIL 3 will be the start of Pastor Abri’s ministry at MBCC. Ps Abri will preach at both services in the morning & following a lunch for staff & church ministry leaders there will be an Induction Service for Ps Abri at 2pm. Ps Brent Liebezeit, President of Christian Churches New Zealand will be with us for the lunch & the Induction Service. Also hoping to attend is Aaron Ironside of Rhema Media & pastor of Harvest Christian Church in Henderson.
Knowing Jesus More and Making Him Known
Sunday Worship th
20 . March 2016, 9 am & 11 am “The Ultimate Power Struggle” Preacher: Warren Payne Reading: John 19:1-16
2. FRIDAY APRIL 8 Monthly Chinese Worship Service starting @ 6.30pm with a Bring & Share meal with pastors from Jiangxi Province in China who are visiting NZ. They will be speaking & sharing testimony. This meeting is being co-sponsored by MBCC & Long Bay Baptist & will be in Chinese (with headset translation into English). David Xu & Wen Hua (Wendy) will also be sharing. 3. SUNDAY APRIL 10 @ 3 PM Thanksgiving Gathering celebrating the 10-years of ministry at MBCC by Peter & Elizabeth. All welcome
End Of Tax Year Each year you are entitled to a tax rebate of 33% for tithes & offering given to MBCC. Donations made before Mar 31 are eligible for inclusion in your tax 2015/6 returns. (See www.ird.govt.nz for full details) The church will issue tax receipts next month.
Daylight Saving To End In April This is advance warning that Daylight Saving ends on Sunday 3 April, when 3.00am becomes 2.00am.
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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Pastor: Peter & Elizabeth (Su-Fang) Anderson Tel: 476-0919 Church Administrator: Jacky Sun Tel: 021 675669
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MBCC is an intentionally multi-cultural church & welcomes and celebrates all languages & cultures.
CHURCH NEWS
PRAYER ITEMS
The Brancken Family Arriving
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 I am most grateful to Warren for preaching for us today. His message reminds us of what Jesus accomplished when He died on the cross. Having just moved house it has been a busy week for Elizabeth & me. We look forward now to a great Easter of special services. We are also looking forward to welcoming the Brancken family. As you will see on the back of the bulletin, Ps Abri officially starts his ministry with us at the beginning of April. God bless,
Peter
THIS WEEK MBCC Easter Services 1) Good Friday Service 10 AM, Friday March 25 – special music, readings & communion. 2) Easter Sunday 27 March 9 am & 11am – with guest preacher Ross Paterson (founder of CCSM/Antioch Mission & our 2015 Church Camp Speaker), baptisms, special music & praise dance & testimonies.
God willing, Ps Abri & Leoni, Migaél (13), Ariél (10) & Yoél (6) arrive just before midnight tomorrow (March 21). They will be moving straight into the manse. The manse telephone number (476 0919) is unchanged. However, to contact Peter or Elizabeth after tomorrow please use either of their mobile numbers (022 6806991 or 021 451390). They will inform the church of their new landline in Meadowbank as soon as they know it.
Thank You Everyone
Today’s Servers
The Branckens are most grateful to everyone who has helped give or loan items for them to use before their container arrives. Thank you too to Anna & those helping prepare meals for the first few days.
Worship: Peter Communion: David (9) Translators: Paul/Flora/Hiromi Greeters: Miyuki (9), LD/Ping (11) Readers: Rosemary (9), Sarah (11) Pre-school: Joji/Chihiro/Helen; Sunday School: Kuniko/Mike/Michelle Next Week: Pre: Presy/Helen; SS: Kuniko/Mike/Ivy/Lesley
Peter & Elizabeth would also like to thank all those who have helped get the manse ready.
Verse of the Week “He humbled Himself & became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place & gave Him a name that is above every name.” (Philippians 2:8 & 9)
Service Roster for March 27, 2016 Worship Garrett
Musicians
Easter Sunday Celebration & Baptisms
Reading: Mark 16:1-8
GIVE THANKS FOR:
Warren’s message today. Crystal who gave her heart to Jesus last Sunday at the close of the morning worship service. Give thanks too for Shirley who gave her heart to Jesus on Friday just over a week ago. Both Crystal & Shirley are amongst those doing Alpha on Friday mornings. Wang Zhi-yun & Mona Zeng who made decisions for Jesus on Thursday at the Silverdale/Red Beach Life Group. All those preparing for our Easter services including musicians, singers, dancers & readers.
PRAY FOR:
Pastor Abri & family as they fly from South Africa to NZ. Brother Ki Ho & Sister Nina Kim who are on a visit to Vietnam hoping to pray for the people & minister to orphans. Mihaela Todor who is in Romania visiting her father Mihai (80 years old) who is very ill. Pray he will be open to Jesus. Kelly’s son Benjamin who injured himself & has been in hospital. Lu Lu Luo soon to visit family in Taiwan & David Ren visiting family in China. KK & Joanne Lum cancelled their visit to Japan due to the pain in Joanne’s foot. Pray for healing. God’s choice as our Associate Pastor. Pray for the 10 or 11 friends planning to be baptised next week on Easter Sunday, & pray for our preacher Ross Paterson. Martin Vidyasagar & others looking for suitable employment or waiting for visas.
Guest Preacher: Ross Paterson
Sound
Communion
Reader
Greeters
Offering Count
Translators
Flowers
Tea
LD/Darren
No Communion
George (9), Esther (11)
Ping (9), Xiang Hong/Susan S (11)
Jennifer/Tina
Alex/Hiromi
Fran
Helena S/Kelly (9), Annie/Li Hong/Wang Yi (11)
