November 2012 Edition. Albany Bays. A New Perspective. Te Ope Whakaora The Salvation Army

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1 November 2012 Edition Albany Bays A New Perspective Te Ope Whakaora The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga Territory Caring for people, Transforming lives, Reforming Society.

2 When Felix Baumgartner stepped outside of the capsule connected to his gigantic balloon on Oct 14 th 2012, he had a view that most people will never experience. He was able to see over the edge of the Earth and look down at our planet from 39 kilometres above the surface. It was then that he had a view no one else has ever had land hurtling towards him faster than the speed of sound. This thrill seeker had a new perspective on life: figuratively and literally. This amazing feat got me thinking about the Good News of Jesus Christ. When the Gospel story takes hold in our lives, it reveals to us a new perspective on things. It opens us up to an entirely new view towards life. In fact, as Christians we should see things from an even higher view than Baumgartner. We can see things from a heavenly perspective; from a Christ-centred point of view. The Gospel has the power to change lives and to reveal a new way of looking at things. It empowers us to love rather than hate; to serve rather than be served. It offers hope and expectation for all and it reveals to us how we can connect with God. So, may you come to experience this new perspective and be taken on the ultimate ride of a lifetime. Marcus & Jenny Captains Marcus & Jenny Collings Corps Officers

3 Event: Wattie s Cans Film Festival When: Wednesday 7 November 2012 Where: Albany Events Cinemas The Wattie's Cans Film Festival is back and in its 19th year, and we need your help! For one night only, Kiwis around the country can visit their local participating movie theatres and swap a can of food for a movie ticket. We need volunteers to welcome patrons and collect the cans. Please see Sarah in the office if you can help. Wattie s will then match the number of cans donated with one of their own cans. All cans will go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and will then be used in food parcels provided by our Community Ministries. 5 MOVIES TO CHOOSE FROM: The Amazing SpiderMan, Brave, The Avengers, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

4 WOMEN S MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS BRUNCH 1st December 10am Joins us at Mozaik Café for our final meeting of the year Calling all Crafty Ladies! Join us as for an afternoon together at the North Harbour Function Centre. Entry fee $12.00 Meeting there at 2pm Phone Sarah on for information. Let us know if you have any ideas for our events next year! Ladies, mark your calendars now, and watch out for more great events In 2013! The Women s Weekend has come and gone Thank you so much to all who took part and made it such a special occasion. Couldn t make it this year? Make sure you plan to join us in 2013!

5 MALE BOX Food and fellowship 6:00pm pm Every 2nd and 4th Monday evening Men s Retreat 2012 When: Friday Nov 9 th starting at 6:30pm to Sunday Nov 11 th at 4:00pm Have Dinner on Friday night before you come to the retreat Where: YMCA Waiwera Lodge, 14 Waiwera Lodge, Waiwera AKLD Cost: $40 If you want to go swimming at Waiwera Hot pools, the cost is an additional: $26 Adults, $20 Students with ID s, $10 for Senior Citizens (60+)

6 Supervised Crèche for 2-4 year olds during Sunday Worship Services Held in the Meeting Room Fridays in Term Time pm Bring your Friends & $3 for Tea For ages 5-11 Sundays During Worship services

7 YOUTH GROUP Girls A group for girls aged 11 and older on Thursday nights from 7pm 9pm. Bring your dinner and $2. "LONG BEFORE WE FIRST HEARD OF CHRIST AND GOT OUR HOPES UP, HE HAD HIS EYE ON US, HAD DESIGNS ON US FOR GLORIOUS LIVING, PART OF THE OVERALL PURPOSE HE IS WORKING OUT IN EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE. Ephesians 1:11-12 (MSG) See Jennette Thorne for more information Guys A group for guys aged (year 7 & Up!) Thursday nights 7pm-9pm See Sam Parker for more information Events: Amplify Earlybird Registrations Close November 12th Volleyball. The Tournament 2012 November 24th

8 Christmas Appreciation Event Sunday 16th December A special event for members of the Corps and the people who work closely with us at the church and in the community. Watch out for your invitation! Christmas Carols on the Green Friday 7th December Browns Bay Christmas Parade Saturday 8th December

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10 Discipleship E100: Be a part of the E100 Essential Jesus Challenge Join us at one of two locations: Tuesdays 7pm at the Salvation Army centre Led by Neil and Sue Aitken Wednesdays 7pm at Cindy & Peter Tong s home 11 Corric Hill, Torbay Ph Corps Prayer meeting Join us from 7.30pm-8.30pm on Monday 19th November to pray together for our Corps, the people and our mission. These meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month Everyone welcome Mission Matters These are Salvation Army membership classes run over the course of 4 weeks If you are interested: In becoming a Senior Soldier or Adherent Member of the Salvation Army In renewing your Soldier s covenant Or you just want to know more about The Salvation Army then you are invited to be a part of these classes.

11 PRAYER NEEDS Those attending the E100 courses Community Ministries clients as the holiday season approaches People in the Corps currently experiencing health issues Community and corporate groups using spaces in the new centre Staff and volunteers of our two family stores Those visiting the ASK drop-in centre on Wednesdays & Fridays The businesses and residents neighbouring our new centre Upcoming recruitment of Children/Youth Ministries coordinator Youth Ministry - Girls plus the 7Up group on Thursday nights TGIF children and their families coming on Friday nights Kids n Discovery children and their families Crèche children and their family Music Ministries team members as they develop their gifts The Worship planning team HomeCare Manager Gabriela and her staff team Senior Services staff, volunteers and clients Oasis counsellor and clients Thank you for your prayers. We are seeing God at work in all these areas! Please contact the office If you have any prayer needs you would like included in the next issue

12 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES Crèche & Kids n Discovery helpers We are desperately in need of more teachers and helpers for our Sunday kids programmes. This is an opportunity to share once a month with younger members of the congregation. All materials supplied and you work as part of a team, teaching a brilliant syllabus. Please see Sue Aitken as soon as possible if you can help. Sunday Morning Tea Helpers We need your help with baking for Sundays, making tea and coffee etc, plus clearing up afterwards. Please see Heather Mann or Sue Aitken. TGIF Kids Club helpers Thanks to the overwhelming response from those who have agreed to help with making TGIF meals. We are thrilled to report that this is now covered! If you would like to come along on Friday nights, we are still looking for people to help Keri in the hub where tea & coffee, chat and connection takes place with parents as they wait. See Matt O. Family Store Volunteers Volunteers are needed to join a lively team at the Browns Bay Family Store. Please phone Melane on for more information. Senior Service Volunteers Can you spare some regular time to visit seniors? Contact Lisa Fe ao here at the centre for information, 8.30 am to 4.30pm, Monday - Friday. Home Care Support Workers PAID Positions. Please see Sarah if you are interested in part-time support work in the homes of elderly clients on the North Shore, or an office based lead co-ordinator role in the HomeCare office at the centre.

13 Preaching Plan 4 Nov Fruit Burst - KINDNESS Galatians 5: Nov Fruit Burst - GOODNESS Galatians 5: Nov Fruit Burst - GENTLENESS Galatians 5: Nov Fruit Burst - SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5: Our Mission Statement The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian Church and human service provider. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by love for God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human need in His name without discrimination. We aim to care for people and transform lives through God in Christ by the Holy Spirit s power. We work for the reform of society by alleviating poverty, deprivation and disadvantage, and by challenging evil, injustice and oppression, in the name of Jesus.

14 Albany Bays Sunday Meetings am 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov Kids n Discovery - Sue & Neil Crèche - Cindy & Rebecca Morning Tea - Simone & Heather Kids n Discovery - Jaqui & Kaitlyn Crèche - Christine & Brittany Morning Tea - Abha & Julie-Ann Kids n Discovery - Sue & Abha Crèche - Sarah & Caelyn Morning Tea - Kathryn & Luisa 25 Nov Kids n Discovery - Rebekah & Neil Crèche - Yvonne & Kimberley Morning Tea - Christine & Sue

15 Albany Bays Contact Details Captain Marcus Collings, Corps Officer Office Mobile Captain Jenny Collings Corps Officer Office Mobile Joel Supeck Corps Business Administrator Office Mobile Sarah Fordyce Corps Reception/Administration Office Lisa Fe ao Senior Services Office Mobile lisa_fe Family Stores Browns Bay A Beach Rd, Browns Bay Torbay Beach Rd, Torbay HomeCare Office Oasis Problem Gambling Counselling Phone

16 November Nov Community Bread Distribution 3 Nov Women s Craft group visit to Auckland Festival of Quilts 6 Nov Corps Council 7 Nov Wattie s Cans Film Festival 9-11 Nov Men s Weekend Away 12 Nov Men s Fellowship - POSTPONED TO NOV Nov Earlybird Registrations close for Amplify 16 Nov Community Bread Distribution 19 Nov Corps Prayer Meeting 24 Nov Divisional Volleyball Tournament 25 Nov Divisional Candidates East City Corps 26 Nov Men s Fellowship 30 Nov Community Bread Distribution December Dec Women s Brunch at Mozaik Cafe 2 Dec Christmas in the Cloud 6 Dec Northbridge Carol Service 7 Dec Carols on the Green - Browns Bay 8 Dec Browns Bay Christmas Parade 9 Dec Knightsbridge Carol Service 10 Dec Men s Fellowship - Final for the Year 13 Dec End of Year Event for Youth Groups 14 Dec End of Year Event for TGIF 14 Dec Community Bread Distribution 16 Dec Christmas Appreciation Event 19 Dec Community Ministries Christmas Morning Tea ALBANY BAYS CORPS 90 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland 0632, P.O. Box , Browns Bay, Auckland, 0753, New Zealand. Phone Fax albanybays_corps@nzf.salvationarmy.org Founders of The Salvation Army Catherine and William Booth. General Linda Bond.