24 August 2008 

A Note from the Pastor 

Good morning Church.Today is such a cool day! It’s the day we have been working towards for 6 months. If you are visiting with us today we want you to relax and enjoy, and not come under any pressure. Just sit back and watch what happens.  Today isn’t a normal day for us, but it is setting up a new normal. We are taking up a miracle offering today for extensions for our facilities. Our hope is that by the end of the service we will be able to give a total figure, but if not we will hold that over to next week. I’d like to welcome Ross and Lynne Coventry into membership of the Church. Great to have you planted here at sabc.  Enjoy the day and have a great day in God.
Blessings  John and Sandra  

Today

10.00am   Celebration Service and Miracle Offering Day.
7.00pm    Sta Women “Going Positive in a Negative World”.  

Next Sunday

10.00am   Celebration Service.
11.30am   Newcomers Lounge. 

CD’s are available of all our services, including back issues, at a cost of $2 each.  Order forms (to purchase) are available from the Info table.  Some series by Pastor John are also available. 

Offering
Average Year to date                                                         $6,250
Budget                                                                                     $6,500
100 Club Building Fund                                                     $28,845

 This Week

Golden Meal – Wednesday 27 August 12.30pm
This is your invitation to join us in the church lounge to celebrate winter.  A lovely roast meal will be followed by entertainment, provided by variety group Nan’s Gran’s, and the cutting of a cake.  Cost is gold coin.  Book your seat by phoning Tony on 355-6522. 

Youth Notices

Unleashed Youth Weekend – 29-30 August
@ the Old Vicarage.  Get your regos in by Wednesday 27 August.  Text Caleb or Wendy if questions. 

Coming Events

Golden Spoils – Wednesday 3 September 2008
Join us for morning tea at 10:30am in the church lounge.  A guest speaker will share on keeping mobile as you get older.  No cost.

Introduction To Alpha Course - 8 September
Invitations are available from the Information Table.  Course to start 15 September.  Contact Mike or Lynda Collins 3529926. 

Family
v Please update your Connectory with Frances Wiggins new address.  1 Castile Place, Belfast 8051, Ph 323-4449.
v We welcome Ross and Lynne Conventry into Membership of the church.  

Notices

Serving Opportunity
We are looking for a new Kitchen Manager.  This involves keeping the kitchen clean & tidy and purchasing supplies.  If you are interested please talk to Warren.

Waitressing Help Wanted
Pam Ashby requires a person to help her in the food preparation and serving of a 3-course meal for 2 people.  If you are keen to assist see Pam asap.   

Attention all men
As was shared last week, we are sending all men a survey form to help us with our planning.  We would like to get a 100% response.  It’s not onerous, but it will allow us to give targeted input in the future.  Thanks for your help.

Meals Required
From time to time we are needing to supply meals for those who are sick or have been in hospital. I am compiling a list of names of those who could provide a meal. If you could help out please sign up at the Information Table or have a chat to Maree Tomsett, Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.

Red Cross Meals On Wheels
The Red Cross urgently requires more volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels programme so that we can continue to provide this important service in your area.  If you are interested in volunteering as a driver please contact Gerald Edmunds at the Red Cross, phone 339-7111.  If you know of anyone who may be interested please urge them to volunteer.

Accommodation Required
Mrs Wilcox and her 48 yr old daughter are requiring accommodation in Christchurch for 7-8 nights from 12 November.  If you can help please contact her at 2694 State Highway, Waima RD3, Kaikohe, Hokianga.

Gardener Wanted
We are seeking a short-term position (3+ months) for a Gardener one-day/week. This involves general gardening and lawn mowing at our Linrose Retirement Village in Linwood. Experience required and ability to get on well with people are important criteria.  Day(s), and hours can be negotiated to suit successful applicant.  Please contact our Operations Manager Mr Antony Nihoniho on either 943-6261 or 021-907-726, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bible in Schools Teacher Needed
If you have a love for sharing your faith, can read a bible story and explain it to young children we would love to hear from you. Please contact Maree Tomsett ph 942 3933.