PRAYER AND PRAISE

Pray for opportunities to reach out to families in need in our community. Pray that we can show the love of Christ through our words and actions towards those in need. Please pray for our church's loved ones who are far from the Lord. Pray that the Lord would break through the walls of their hearts with His love and His grace. Please pray that as a church, we would be sensitive to the Lord's leading, and be responsive to His conviction and leading in our lives moment by moment. Praise God for a recent evangelism campaign in Burkina Faso, Africa. "On the first night, before the programme had even started, about five boys, ages 12-16, arrived and said they had come to give their lives to Christ!". Later that night, four men and eight youth made commitments. On the following night, the villagers cancelled the evangelism programme due to a funeral and then changed their minds and allowed it to proceed; seven young people received Jesus that night. "We are reminded once again how God orchestrates these events and prepares the way before us," writes Kevin. Pray for these new believers.

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

06 MAY 2012 www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

416 8991 Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am Tuesday-Friday. 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. We have a crche available diagonally from the sanctuary should you wish to take your infant out from the service. The Childrens Ministry begins part way through the service. This is for children between the ages of 3 13 years. 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.

ROSTERS for May 2012

Date 06 13 20 27 Preacher Worship Leader Pianist Sharilyn Sharilyn Aeran Aeran Media Natalie Pauline Sophie Paul m/tea Sally
Sharilyn Valasi Esther

Lawns Ross Ross Tom Tom

Matt Matt Matt Kevin

Matt Barry Tom Matt

Communion: 06 May 2012 Matthew Mordaunt 20 May 2012 Joh Remiens

If you would like to include any bits and pieces for the weekly Newsletter, please email Pastor Matt at: mordaunt6@gmail.com, 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

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10.30am Morning Worship
Ask the Pastor

NEWS
Join us next week for a special Mother's Day version of Ask the Pastor. Mums, this is your chance to have one of your questions about life, love, or faith answered for your family. Bring your questions to Pastor Matt today!

Led by: Theme:

Matt Mordaunt Generational Sins

Speaker: Matt Mordaunt

Thank you for joining us today and we warmly invite you Recipe Swap to stay and enjoy some morning tea. A recipe swap page has been added to our church website If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we under the ministries tab. If you'd like to add any recipes to this encourage you to make yourself known to one of the swap page, please forward them to Pastor Matt. Worship Team and they will assist you.
Light Youth Community Light will be meeting May 6th for another movie night, and will be joined by youth from all across the Auckland Alliance Churches. Don't miss it! Would you like to share your faith more effectively?

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN at WHAC

Ages 0-3 Ages 37 Ages 8 13 If you need to take your infant out of the service, we have a crche available. Our Kids Club is divided into two groups, for age appropriate lessons. These take place in the hall during the sermon. A notice will appear on the screen when it is time to dismiss your children.

Two of our local churches are holding seminars on sharing your faith in Christ, and have extended invitations to the wider Christian community to join them. For information on times and places, please see Pastor Matt today, or email him at mordaunt6@gmail.com A chance to help those in need . On the weekend of 25 27 May 2012, Dianne McGowan is going to take part in the 40hour Famine. She watched a programme on a Christian TV channel about the children in Africa who are starving and suffering terribly with related illnesses and it was placed on her heart to do something for these children, even it is only in a small way. If you would like to sponsor Dianne, with donations either big or small, your generosity would be very much appreciated.

Reorient: Prayer
Join us in the church, 10 May from 7:30pm Focus: Loved Ones who are far from the Lord
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I just dont understand the Bible. Thats a comment I hear quite often, even from believers. We can understand why those without Christ are unable to comprehend biblical concepts, but why do those who know Him struggle? Some people think that a seminary education is the answer, but I have met several trained pastors and teachers who didnt really understand the Word of God. They knew facts, but they had no excitement for the Scriptures or for the Lord. The key is not education but obedience. As we act on what we read, the Holy Book comes alive, and we begin to hear and understand the voice of God. However, if we have not obeyed what Hes previously revealed to us, why would He give us His deeper truths? The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him (Ps. 25:14), and those who fear Him are the ones who obey His commandments and are promised a good understanding (Ps. 111:10). Living a fleshly lifestyle of disobedience to the Lord clouds our eyes, diminishes our ability to hear, and fogs our thinking. Although we have full access to the mind of Christ, our attachment to our own sinful ways keeps us from tapping into the rich treasures of wisdom that are found in His Word. As you read the Scriptures each day, look for Gods instructions. Then with reliance upon the Holy Spirit, commit to do what He tells you. When you obey His voice, Hell reveal deeper truths, and your understanding will grow. Soon your time in the Word will become a delight instead of a duty.
BIRTHDAYS COMING UP ..... Judy Miller - 08 May Carleeen Thomas - 10 May Cameron Baker - 17 May Joh Remiens - 25 May

Home Groups
Mordaunts: Thomas: Meets 17 May and 31 May th Meets 17 May and 31 May
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MEETINGS COMING UP....... Elders Board Executive Committee 06 June 2012 16 May 2012