Transformed People Transforming our Community

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1 I walk by faith, Each step by faith To live by faith, I put my trust in You. Every step I take Is a step of faith No weapon formed against me Shall prosper And every prayer I make Is a prayer of faith And if my God is for me Then who can be against me? Chris Falson Transformed People Transforming our Community

2 A special welcome to our visitors today! We trust that you feel at home with us as we worship God together. It is a pleasure to have you join with us! 9:00 am Prayer Meeting 10:00 am MIKE CULLEN 10:15 am Kids Rock Primary School 9 th Nov ALVIN ALLAN 16 th Nov ALEX LARSEN 23 rd Nov ROD KELL 30 th Nov JANNE CULLEN 9 th Nov Sam & Patricia Win 16 th Nov Janette Carter & Barbara Sayers 23 rd Nov Christine Ogg & Mary Derecourt 30 th Nov Jude May & Francine Green

3 Kia Ora Church Declaring what God has done and who He is, is powerful and releases faith. But as David Zajkowski pointed out in Sunday s sermon (26 Oct), faith is not faith until it is spoken out or acted upon. As a male lion roars over his pride we are called to do similar, by decreeing over areas entrusted to us by God. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we decree This is my family! This is my land! Every enemy must flee! We have been truly blessed with the presence of God, and the number of angels seen in meetings increasing over the past weeks. We are carriers of His blessing and have been empowered to intentionally and specifically release that which we carry, to bring transformation into situations around us. Join us for our next Friday night prayer meeting 7 th November to decree the Release of God s Presence into our families, communities, nation, overseas... There are also many practical ways to help further the Kingdom of God. Take a look at ALC noticeboards in auditorium to prayerfully consider these exciting invitations including Adopta Church, Passion for Africa Wasn t it wonderful to hear the testimonies of ones healed at Ram Babu healing meeting, and at Kawerau when Shad & Leanne ministered there recently. Thank you to all who served at and supported these events. Steve Stock (12 Oct) encouraged us to grow where we are planted and be blessed to be a blessing so impacting our communities within NZ and overseas. God is on the move and it is wonderful to see initiatives like the Hope Project expressing God s redemptive plan for individuals, and His promise of nationwide revival. Thank you to ones who delivered Hope Project booklets to non-circular homes. Keep looking for opportunities to ask questions and help ones move forward on their faith journey. Following on from Tim Jensen s E-Myth Busters (19 Oct) is a seminar looking at the 10 most common blockages for people finding faith. This will run at Lifezone Church, Judea at 7pm on Thurs 6 th November and is highly recommended for all to attend. This month there are many end of year events: Ladies dessert evening, Te Kupenga lunch, Life Enterprise business group shared dinner, ALC picnic (see details later in this bulletin) All these are opportunities to invite ones who do not attend our church. On 16 th November Alex Larsen will be preaching and officiating at the Bible Survey graduation. Tickets are available through the office. Welcome back to Mike and Janne as they return from ministry in Perth. We look forward to a good report. At this time focused minds are crucial!! Arohanui Lorraine, Mike and Janne

4 Nga mihi mot e marama o Whiringa a Rangi. Greetings for the month of November Another election has concluded, and whatever the result, I again think how blessed I am to live in a nation where people choose the Government. As each election approaches, (I ve seen a few now), I am aware of the choices I have. I can choose to do nothing, not even vote, (about 30% of eligible voters don t vote), or I can read and listen to information made available, and make a decision voting accordingly. The next level of involvement would be to join the party, which is closest to my way of thinking, and have as much input into that party s policy as my enthusiasm and ability will allow. My experience has shown me that each one of our political parties is a democratic body within itself, and though each may have a different political ideology, the broader range of support they can attract from the people, the more effective they will be. They need to find candidates and have policy that will be acceptable to the public, as it is the public who decide their level of influence in the House of Representatives. In my time there have been new parties formed i.e. New Zealand Party, New Zealand First, New Labour, ACT, Conservatives and others, all initiated by those unable to support any of the existing ones, so they have gathered support and formed their own. I suggest this option is open to any of us, if we can get enough support. If we can t then the party doesn t have a place. Preacher/teacher Derek Prince said we get the Government we deserve. Others say that in democratic nations the Government is a reflection of society. I frequently hear it suggested, even once from a Radio Rhema announcer, that our politicians are a bunch of liars. If so, what does that say about us, the general public, who chose them. I keep hoping and praying for more Godly Government, but perhaps this will only happen when the majority of people demand it, so I pray for that shift across our population. I believe that this can and will happen. Our nation was established on Christian principles. The British Colonial Secretary s instructions to Lieutenant Hobson, (later Governor Hobson), which led to our founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, were to establish a Nation of Christendom in New Zealand, where non-christian conduct would not be tolerated. Dedicated British, Maori and other Missionaries promoted that idea across the land. Maybe at this time of the 200 th anniversary of the first preaching of the Gospel in Aotearoa/New Zealand, it would be a good time for that to be re-vitalised. Blessings, Robert Watson.

5 2 nd Nov Sunday Mega Life 2pm 3 rd Nov Monday Trustees 5:30pmMTeam 7:30pm 6 th Nov Thursday Towards Belief 7pm Life Zone 7 th Nov Friday Prayer Night 7pm 8 th Nov Saturday Ladies EOY Event 7:30pm 9 th Nov Sunday BBQ & Fireworks 6:30pm 10 th Nov Monday Life Group Leaders EOY 13 th Nov Thursday 65+ Club 10am 16 th Nov Sunday Bible Survey Graduation 2pm 16 th Nov Sunday Mega Life 2pm 23 rd Nov Sunday Te Kupenga EOY 1pm 21 st Nov Friday Men s EOY 6:30pm 28 th Nov Friday Life Enterprise EOY 6:30pm 30 th Nov Sunday Picnic 3:30 pm Papamoa Domain 1 st Dec Monday Trustees MTeam EOY 4 th Dec Thursday 65+ Club 10am 5 th Dec Friday Facilitators EOY

6 MEN s EOY Friday 21 st November 6:30 pm BBQ at Rob s Place (859 State Highway 29 Tauriko) Have you a heart for WORSHIP? Contact Lyn Riches

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8 Sunday 30 th Papamoa Domain 3:30pm Bread, sausages & sauce provided BYO: Picnic mat or chairs, Salads, dessert & drinks. BBQ & Fireworks Night Sunday 9 th November 6:30pm BBQ & Games (sausages provided) 8:30pm Fireworks display A family event All Welcome!

9 Passion for Africa takes Rod & Jan Kell back to Africa Rod & Jan Kell have been invited by the Joshua Foundation to work in Africa (Arusha, Tanzania) on a voluntary basis for one year. They will be working with senior church leaders training them to move in the Holy Spirit, assisting Simon the base pastor and working with the Joshua school & child sponsorship programme. They will be leaving at the end of March 2015 and are currently raising support for this mission. If you are able to help financially either by way of a one-off gift or regular weekly/monthly support please contact them Rod or Jan , Home or rjkellonline@gmail.com. Bank account details: Westpac

10 Is54 The Centre YOU CAN HELP! All and any donations gratefully received. We give grateful thanks to the Lord for all that has been completed so far, just the front glass curtain wall and sunscreen louvres to be installed to complete the exterior. Thank you for your sacrifice and commitment to paying the Faith Promise Offering taken up in September. $87,500 has been received with $186,000 pledged for the next three years. If you are new to our church we would welcome any contribution you may like to make towards IS54 THE CENTRE. Please place in the tithe box in an envelope marked IS54. As a church we believe wholeheartedly in the biblical principle of tithing. Many of us have experienced God s abundant blessing, and we encourage you all to embrace this principle of God. We do not pass around a collection bag during our services. What we have is a metal box for Tithes and Offerings with envelopes next to it. Remember to write your tithe number on the envelope. If you need a tithe number or if you would like to start an automatic payment, contact Caroline at the office (phone ). Thanks!

11 Teaching & Training 2014 Each year we offer several teaching and training courses. We expect that everyone who is in partnership with ALC will complete these courses. Abundant Vision & Purpose An essential guide for newcomers to our church! Introducing the VISION and PURPOSE of Abundant Life Community Church An information booklet is available from the ALC office Cleansing Stream Healing Freedom Discipleship Course Start Date: To be advised for 2015 Retreat Date: To be advised for 2015 Call to Freedom A one day retreat focussing on freedom in the way we live Retreat Date: To be advised for 2015 Search for Significance Helps you discover how to base your SELF WORTH on the love, acceptance and forgiveness of Christ Gifting s Course A six week course helping you discover your gifting s Word of Life 36 week Bible Study Start date: To be advised for 2015 Equipping - Bible Survey 35 week course covering the Old & New Testaments Graduation: 2pm Sunday 16 th November 2014 To enquire about or register for any of these courses, Please contact the office, phone

12 Senior Pastors: Mike & Janne Cullen Pastor: Lorraine Wells Mega Life Pastors: Sammy & Meddy Sta.Lucia Associate Pastor Tim Jensen Church in Action Cleansing Stream Dave Zajkowski Creative Ministries Lyn Riches Events Sue Jensen Facilitation Rob & Roberta Watson Intercessors & Prayer Lorraine Wells IS54 David Chapman Life Groups Tim & Sue Jensen Missions Co-ordinator Mike Cullen Teaching Dave Zajkowski Encounter Services Rod Kell Prayer Chain Glenyce Hazeldine Business Group Lorraine Wells Ladies Ministries Mel Zajkowski Jan Kell Men s Ministries Rob Limmer Kidz Ministries John & Rowie Wilson Te Kupenga Shad & Leanne Rolleston Club Eveline Redstall YOUNG ADULTS G FORCE (11-14yrs) John & Rowie Wilson KIDSROCK (5-10 yrs) John & Rowie Wilson KORU (2-4 yrs) Rehill Harpur Office Secretary Caroline Fletcher 36 Sutherland Road, Judea, Tauranga Phone (07) P O Box 6072 Brookfield, Tauranga office@abundantlife.org.nz Hours: 10am 4pm Monday - Thursday (closed Friday)