MISSIONS & OUTREACH FOCUS This week we encourage you to pray for the Republic of the Fiji Islands. Quick facts on Fiji: Land Area: 18,274 sq km Two larger and 110 smaller inhabited islands, both volcanic and coralline. Population: 854,098 Annual Growth: 0.62% Capital: Suva Official language: English; Hindustani and Bau Fijian commonly used Languages: 21 All languages Pray for the following: - After 150 years of The Methodist Church being the de facto state church, it has also been aligned with the nation’s political structures – to the detriment of the gospel. It’s past failure to adequately condemn racism and racially motivated coups has prompted splits within the Church. A lack of spiritual vitality has caused large-scale exodus to newer denominations. But issues of renewal and reconciliation have come to the fore. Pray for new life and right priorities for this highly influential denomination. - New churches with spiritual dynamism and evangelistic vision have also grown. There are many claims of great revival in Fiji, and there is undeniable fruit of God at work. - Some specific areas that warrant prayer: - Unity. The Association of Christian Churches of Fiji, composed of mostly evangelical Protestant churches and has a great impact. The more ecumenical Fiji Council of Churches also works toward the same goal. The Evangelical Fellowship of Fiji exists to unite evangelicals. - Leadership training for the many churches - many options in Fiji to choose from. - Mission vision. Fiji was once a hotbed of mission-sending throughout the Pacific. This legacy is being revived as YWAM, WEC and CMF have been prominent in channeling Fijians to mission fields around the world. The Deep Sea Canoe Mission seeks to foster a missions vision. Pray for existing missions and for a greater future of Fijian missionary investment.
Knowing Jesus More and Making Him Known
Weekly Bulletin
Sunday 24th April 2016
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VERSE FOR THE WEEK Numbers 6:22-27 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’ “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Today’s Servers Worship: Garrett
Communion: (9) Abri
Greeters: (9) Jessica G (11) LD/Ping
Worship Service 9 am & 11 am
“Living in the Favour of God” Preacher: Dr. Abri Brancken Reading: Numbers 6:22-27
Translators: David Xu/Elizabeth Readers: (9) George (11) Esther
Sunday School Little Lambs:
(9) Catherine’s Team
(11) Catherine’s Team
Kids for Christ:
(9) Catherine’s Team
(11) Catherine’s Team
Bible Explorers:
(9) Catherine’s Team
(11) Catherine’s Team
Pre-Service Prayer at 8:30 am in lounge – all welcome Prayer Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 pm 49 Maxwelton Drive, Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland 0630 Ph 09 478-6314, Website: www.mairangichurch.org.nz, Email:
[email protected]
WELCOME TO MAIRANGI BAY COMMUNITY CHURCH (MBCC) 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. MBCC is an intentionally multi-cultural church and welcomes and celebrates all languages & cultures. 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 you would like to hear a Chinese or Japanese translation, please ask for a headset.
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR
BAKER’S DELIGHT CLOSED
GIVE THANKS FOR
The Takapuna franchise of Baker's Delight has closed! This means we will no longer be able to collect bread from them every second Thursday. This bi-weekly bread collection has been a blessing to many over the past couple of years and has given us some delicious goodies for Sunday tea/coffee time. A great thank you to everyone who served in this ministry and also to Baker’s Delight for the partnership we have had. We will miss you all dearly.
• Emily HUANG, Eddie FENG and Helen SUN who gave their lives to Jesus. • The wonderful opportunity for the Chinese Group to gather at Long Bay yesterday. • The various teams serving each week at MBCC. • The faithful work of each of the missionaries.
God loves us more than what we can ever imagine or understand. For this reason He wants to bless us. The blessings of God implies the removal of the restrictions hindering us from living the life we are called to live. He has given us His favour which is a constant source of goodness flowing towards us. When we begin to understand that He look favourably upon us and that His desire is for greater intimacy with us, our lives are transformed in a powerful way. Everything that God does in our lives are relational in nature. He is very focused on His relationship with us and He wants us to grow in our understanding and knowledge of Him.
FOLDING DOORS DOWNSTAIRS
The thing is this, the LORD wants you to experience Him fully in every situation. He wants you to know that He is always with you, regardless of the circumstances. We serve a relational God! Allow Him to remove the obstacles that stands between you and Him. Surrender your life to Him in an increasing manner today and see what happens.
CHURCH DONATION TAX RECEIPTS
The Lord bless you.
PRAY FOR • 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 travelling to China, Japan or elsewhere during the school holidays. • KO & Stella serving in Japan. • Ps Timothy & Julia Rinopisa, who we support through KiwiLink, serving in rural Zimbabwe.
The folding doors in the downstairs hall need to be handled with care as they break easily. We have provided instructions with sketches for those who need to handle them. The instructions are on the wall close to the folding doors downstairs.
The 2015 / 16 Tax Receipts are ready. Please collect your’s from Jacky or Ivy and ensure you write your name (as required by IRD) on your receipt. Please note that lost receipts cannot be replaced.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Abri Brancken
EQUIPING THE SAINTS – TRAINING IN CHINESE Alpha Parenting Course 6 week course for parents of 0-10 year olds. Where: Church Dates: Mondays 2nd May - 13th June Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm Contact: Bill and Helen Liu 410 6645
Church Office: 09 478-6314
SUNDAY SCHOOL TRAINING
Discipleship Training For Growing Christians For New Christians Where: Church Where: Church Dates: Mondays from 2nd Dates: Wednesdays May from 4th May Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Contact: Wendy 021 0265 4800
We will have a special Sunday School Volunteers Training Session coming up soon. Don’t miss it.
Date: 15 May 2016 (Sunday) Time: 13:00 – 15:00 Venue: Church facilities We will provide pizza and drinks.
Pastor Abri Brancken: 027 2104730,
[email protected] Church Administrator, Jacky Sun: 021 675669,
[email protected] Children’s Ministry Director, Joji & Chihiro Kami: 027 3104841 Chinese Pastoral Worker, Wendy Liu: 021 02654800
[email protected]
Service Roster for next Sunday 1st May 2016 Worship Ian
Musicians
Sound
Communion
Reader
Greeters
Offering Count
Translators
Flowers
Tea
Michael/George
Abri (11)
Rosemary/Sarah
Miyuki; Melissa/Lesley
LD/Jennifer Z
David R/Hiromi
Pinky
Jessica G; Josephine/Ann Tse
