PRAYER AND PRAISE

Pray that the Lord would heal Jim Baker of all his cancer and other illnesses, and restore the strength of his youth. Pray that Jims family find strength and peace over the Christmas season. May they enjoy the blessings of the Lord, be they big or small and that their love for each other would sustain them all. Pray that the Lord would refresh our church families this holiday season, give them safe travels, and renewed relationships with one another. Please pray that the Lord would draw new families to our church this Christmas season through ministries like the Community Christmas Celebration. Pray for Alliance churches in France as they open their doors to friends and neighbours for Christmas services. Among the churches, Trinity International in Paris and EPI in the Toulouse area will hold outreach services on th 18 December. Pray for a positive response to the gospel presentation.

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

18December 2011 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.
Date 18 25 01 08

ROSTERS for December/January

Preacher

Matt Matt Matt Kevin

Worship Leader Barry Tom

Pianist Aeran Aeran Sharilyn Sharilyn

Media Sophie Moya Natalie Pauline

m/tea Valasi Esther Mele Pauline

Lawns Jacob Jacob Ofa Ofa

Matt Barry

Communion: 18 December 2011 Matt Mordaunt 01 January 2012 Matt Mordaunt

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. 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

TODAY
10.30am Morning Worship
Led by: Barry Thomas

Today's special offering:

As an expression of love to the world, God gave us His Son, and it is with the same heart that we are taking up a special offering today in order to give to and bless those who are materially less fortunate than we are in NZ. Depending on the amount raised, here are some of the gifts that we could give:
$40 - Tradesman's tools $50 - A live goat $83 - Education for a girl in an impoverished family $150 - A sewing machine adapted to suit a person living with leprosy-related disabilities $180 - A cow to produce milk for sale and home use $265 - A Pedal Rickshaw to provide a family with a chance to earn a living $539 - A water pump for a community

The Community Christmas Celebration

A big thank you to everybody at WHAC for taking part in last night's Community Christmas Celebration. It was so wonderful to have so many people invited to join us, and to have so many of you support the evening with such a wonderful variety of foods. A special thank you to those who helped plan the evening, to those who spent countless hours cutting and filling and tying and presenting, and also to our wonderful choir and choir directors for all their hard work.

Speaker: Matt Mordaunt Topic: A Complicated Pregnancy

Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the hall or for prayer with an Elder in the Sanctuary.
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Christmas Weekend
With Christmas being a Sunday morning, we know that many of you will be spending time with friends and family all over NZ. And so, to make life a little less hectic, we will be hosting identical services on Christmas Eve from 7:00 (followed by a light supper), and Christmas morning from 10:30 (starting with morning tea). You are all welcome to join us at whatever time suits you best.

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.

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.

To give towards this gift, simply put your donation in a brown offering envelop (available on the back table) and write: "WHAC gift" on the front.

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

Coming up Next Week .........

Join us in an expression of worship and thanks to God for the greatest of gifts that He has given us.

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP .....

Sarah Skellon - 20 December Bruce Carter - 26 December Moya Baker - 28 December Keren Carter - 28 December

Home Groups
Home Group will resume in the New Year

MEETINGS COMING UP.......

Executive Committee 25th January 2012