WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

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AGE GROUP LOCATION CO-ORDINATOR Creche & under 3 s Creche Room Parents 3 & 4 years old Behind Stage Room Fran Lorigan Year 0-6 ACG School Gym Taylor Watson & Anna Cusack

2 WELCOME TO THE UPPER ROOM CHURCH Service Times: 8.30am, 10am & 6pm Our children s program runs during our 10am meeting and the kids are released during the service by the MC. AGE GROUP LOCATION CO-ORDINATOR Creche & under 3 s Creche Room Parents 3 & 4 years old Behind Stage Room Fran Lorigan Year 0-6 ACG School Gym Taylor Watson & Anna Cusack Year 7 & 8 Attic / Upstairs Church Offices Emma Hathaway Year 9-13 Basement / Downstairs Area Mikkah Drake Sunday 13th September Basement Youth (Years 9 to 13) Is the Bible God s Word? Devotional = Matthew 2 Attic Youth (Years 7 to 8) Noah s Ark Friday 18th September Thank God it s Friday (Outreach night) This Week in the Youth Ministry

3 FOOTNOTES The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. To have a shepherd is a good thing for a sheep; it means you ll be led, protected, encouraged, fed, and nurtured. You won t go without. The sheep are pretty easy prey in the wild; sheep don t have sharp teeth, but a lot of wild animals do. Nature is red with tooth and claw to quote Tennyson. But sheep provide a lot of good as a herd animal. They provide cosy wool to keep humans warm through the bitter winter. They provide food and sustenance to human communities when they celebrate their shared life communally. They are also animals fit for sacrifice should the divine relationship require it. Our master Jesus is often pictured in early Christian art as the Good Shepherd carrying the sheep across his shoulders. Jesus models for us the strength and safety that goes with following the good shepherd. The shepherd provides protection and a safe place for the herd to find shelter from wind and the wild. All we like sheep have gone astray, says Isaiah. And Luke tells us that Jesus is the kind of shepherd who goes to find the one lost sheep, leaving the ninetynine, so eager is he to find us. The model of Jesus inspires all of us to think about lost sheep around us, prodigals and even black sheep. To follow Jesus is to walk with straight feet toward the neighbour who s lost and to help them find the safe ground for themselves. Who are you praying for right now who needs your help to find their way out of lostness? Think about inviting them on the next Alpha course and go with them. Jesus would do that. Grace and peace go with you this week! Pastor Craig Page 1

NOTICES Cooking for others (CFO) - more meals needed urgently! We have a frozen meal programme that goes out to those who are sick and in need.

Please take one or more of these and when you are cooking, cook an extra meal and bring it back frozen and clearly labelled. For more information email: Steph Johnstone stephjohnstonenz@gmail.

@ TUR, 10a Clayton street, Newmarket Here is a fantastic opportunity for ANYONE to explore the Christian faith in a non threatening, friendly setting over 8 weekly sessions.

4 NOTICES Cooking for others (CFO) - more meals needed urgently! We have a frozen meal programme that goes out to those who are sick and in need. We rely on the Upper Room Community to keep this ministry operating. Foil containers are available at the Café. Please take one or more of these and when you are cooking, cook an extra meal and bring it back frozen and clearly labelled. For more information Steph Johnstone stephjohnstonenz@gmail.com or contact her on The City. THE ALPHA COURSE IS COMING TUR, 10a Clayton street, Newmarket Here is a fantastic opportunity for ANYONE to explore the Christian faith in a non threatening, friendly setting over 8 weekly sessions. The evening involves dinner, DVD & discussion and offers an unique chance to look at life s big questions. More than 16 million people worldwide have done Alpha! When: Monday 12 Oct -7 December Time: pm Weekend away: November Free dinner included weekly Please contact Lisa Mansfied at alpha@upperroom.org.nz Check it out for yourself! Everest Movie Fundraiser - Friday 18th September TIME: 8:30pm start PLACE: Sylvia Park Hoyts, Cinema 5 COST: $20 per adult 18 years old and over, $15 per youth 13 years old and over. Sorry, no children. Pre-purchased snack items: Available at a slight discount and the profit goes to Compassion House Kenya. compassionhousekenya@gmail.com to order your tickets and snack items. Order your tickets and snacks by reply and I ll send our banking information to you. Once your payment confirms, I ll tickets and snack vouchers to you. Trailer: Page 2

5 NOTICES TU R's family camp 2016! BL O TUR is heading down to the sunny Waikato for Festival One early next year. y Urgent accommodation needed 24 year old christian female who has recently moved to Auckland - prefer either flatting in an already existing and friendly place or boarding with a family. Contact Nicole on brannigan.nicole@gmail.com 2 Early Bird rates with #TUR discount start from: Adult $111.60, Student $89.10, Child $63, Family (2 Adults x 2 children) $ Booking fees and transaction fees apply. Early bird rates apply only unto allocation is sold out. Go to:! BL O to secure tickets. Use #TUR when ordering tickets to get the discounted rate. (Families use the standard family discounted rate as it is still cheaper than the #TUR rate). Camp Director and correspondence please Pastor Phil on: phil@upperroom.org.nz or contact him on The City. Once registered please Dayl: bebbington@paradise.net.nz to confirm attendance. Accommodation needed A speech and language therapy student is looking for accommodation during a placement at Middlemore Hospital from 3rd October - 27th October. Happy to pay board. Please contact Harriet Cooper. harriet.3@hotmail.com or Phone: Church Notices If you are wanting to place a notice on any of the churches communication forums (eg: newsletter, the city application, etc), please contact Ps Dean at the church office or dean@upperroom.org.nz for further details. The deadline for notices is Wednesday 6pm each week for that coming week end. Page 3

6 NOTICES Littlemore part time volunteer positions Littlemore is currently looking for some awesome people to join us. We re looking for dedicated people who d like to practically make a difference in our city, and grow Littlemore to the next stage. For more info and full time voluntary position descriptions, laura@littlemore.co.nz. Applications close: Friday 18th September What we do: Littlemore s Mission Together we can help babies have a better start in life who are born into families in need in the upper North Island. For more information about Littlemore, see our website: and our Facebook page: ORGANISATIONAL CHART Over the past few months we have been adding to the staff team to best serve our community and sustain its growth. Board 8.30am Service Mark Pierson Senior Pastor Dr Craig Heilmann Assistant to Senior Pastor Christine Missions Craig Heilmann Sunday 10am Sunday PM Associate Pastor Under 30 s Jason Heale Youth Alpha Lisa Intermediates & Youth Kids Mikkah & Emma Taylor & Anna Under 5s Fran Community Groups Graeme Associate Pastor Community Care Phil Hathaway New Mums Grace Page 4 Community Lay Pastoral Care ICONZ Dennis Paraclesis Community Events I.T Executive Pastor Dean Smyth Finances HR Facilities Communications/Web/The City Tania Jeffs

MINISTRY UPDATE Progress on Garden Thanks to all those

plants and building the garden deck please email Pastor

7 MINISTRY UPDATE Progress on Garden Thanks to all those who have volunteered their time and material, to get it to this stage. We have made great progress and are now ready for planting! If you have time to commit to plant and maintain the garden, we need you! Also if you can provide financial support for purchasing plants and building the garden deck please Pastor Phil: The primary purpose of the community garden is to supplement the Cooking For Others programme, where we provide meals for those in need from our community and beyond. Page 5

MINISTRY UPDATE OM Sponsorship Program - Adele and Clive Pedersen OM s work in India began in 1963 when the first long, overland truck arrived in the country.

In 2012, OM India became GS/OMI, a separate, autonomous church-based movement led by Indian nationals, who now partners with OM.

8 MINISTRY UPDATE OM Sponsorship Program - Adele and Clive Pedersen OM s work in India began in 1963 when the first long, overland truck arrived in the country. OM s international workers came alongside Indian national Christians in partnership to present the Good News about Jesus in a loving way to those who did not yet know the living God. In 2012, OM India became GS/OMI, a separate, autonomous church-based movement led by Indian nationals, who now partners with OM. GS/OMI s work includes church planting, discipleship and evangelism, as well as education, healthcare, economic development, justice work and training, especially amongst the Dalit peoples. Sponsor a child today. Contact Adele & Clive on adele.s.pedersen@gmail.com or mobile: Page 6

9 FINANCIALS, MEMBERSHIP AND GIVING Financial Update 2015 We had a slow start to income for TUR the first two months. We have been running significant deficits month to month for the first third of the year in fact. We have been able to sustain this based on last year s surplus. However, it is important revenue from tithes and offerings rises to a consistent $70,000 to meet our ongoing needs. It is good to see giving rising. There have been a few large one-off type expenditures which have affected month to month expenses and these should tail back shortly. By the same token we have also added to staff to better serve our community and sustain its growth. Further significant gifting beyond $70,000 p/month will be required to sustain capital expenditures too. We are also trimming general expenditures wherever possible and prudent. TUR Church Family If we all do our small, medium or large part our community will thrive. So if you are not currently on our giving team, get on it by doing two things: 1. Ask for a giving number: giving@upperroom.org.nz 2. Set up a monthly AP gift to TUR April May June July Income $50,000 $48,000 $62,000 $71,000 Expenses & Depreciation $56,000 $57,000 $81,000 $90,000 Surplus/Deficit (-$6,000) (-$9,000) (-$19,000) (-$19,000) Account Name: Upper Room Charitable Trust Account Number: Page 7 Bank: ANZ Branch: East Tamaki If any of you are currently generously giving and have an ability to increase that giving, or are in a position or have been blessed by God to make a significant contribution to general costs financially, then now not later would be the time. Remember, every little gift helps. As always we are committed to trusting our gracious heavenly father for his abundant provision.

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CONTACT DETAILS SUNDAY 13TH 30th SEPTEMBER AUGUST 2015 2015 Location: 10A Clayton Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023. Phone: (09) 529-5329 Postal/Office: 12B Clayton Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023.

12 CONTACT DETAILS SUNDAY 13TH 30th SEPTEMBER AUGUST Location: 10A Clayton Street, Newmarket, Auckland Phone: (09) Postal/Office: 12B Clayton Street, Newmarket, Auckland Web: CONTACT DIRECTORY Staff Senior Pastors: Dr Craig & Kim Heilmann / craig@upperroom.org.nz Associate Pastors: Jason & Cristiane Heale / jason@upperroom.org.nz Associate Pastors: Phil & Victoria Hathaway / phil@upperroom.org.nz Pastor & Curator: Mark Pierson / mark@upperroom.org.nz Executive Pastors: Dean & Philippa Smyth / dean@upperroom.org.nz Services Support: Christine Quinn / christine.a.quinn@gmail.com Digital Communications: Tania Jeffs / tania@upperroom.org.nz Youth Director: Mikkah Drake / mikkah@upperroom.org.nz Youth Director: Emma Hathaway / emma@upperroom.org.nz Children s Ministry Director: Taylor Watson / kids@upperroom.org.nz Children s Ministry Director: Anna Cusack / kids@upperroom.org.nz Pre-school Coordinator: Fran Lorigan / fran@upperroom.org.nz Mums & New Babies: Grace Nixon / grace@thebabylady.co.nz Ministries / Departments Youth & Intermediate: Mikkah Drake & Emma Hathaway / youth@upperroom.org.nz Alpha: Lisa Mansfield / alpha@upperroom.org.nz Worship: Richard & Natasha Kestle / worship@upperroom.org.nz Creative Ministries: Karen Sewell / sewellart@gmail.com Men s Ministry: Paul Forlong / paulforlong@gmail.com Notices: Dean Smyth & Tania Jeffs / notices@upperroom.org.nz theupperroom.onthecity.org info@upperroom.org.nz /TURNightChurch /TheUpperRoomNZ

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Annual Report July June 2017

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Annual Report July 2016 - June 2017 Dear Friends, I thank God continuously for placing me here in your presence as together we continue to grow in our call to discipleship.