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2 Kia Ora Church June has been a significant month for Abundant Life with the emphasis that we have seen on missions. We have hosted overseas speakers 3 out of the 4 Sundays of the month Dr Asher from Pakistan, Ps. Duane Newport from Philippines and Ps. Simon Wamala from Tanzania. We also have recently had stirring testimonies and accounts from ones in our church who are involved in mission organisations and outreach, Steve Stock of Adoptachurch, Alvin Allan of Mission Outreach, Cheyne Hosking of YWAM Marine Reach DTS, and Josh Cole of YWAM Bethlehem DTS will be speaking on the first Sunday in July. As a result I believe God has been opening our eyes to further opportunities that we have to be involved in the mission fields of the world! Remember our focus this year is centred on Harvest, and there are many nations of the world that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Rod and Jan Kell have settled in at Arusha, Tanzania and the following is an excerpt from their first supporter s newsletter: Two months into our new life here in Arusha, Tanzania and we are settling in well and finding our feet. The changes have been enormous, with not only our location very different, but also food, vocation, culture and climate. You could say our lives have been turned upside-down! Rod is pursuing his passion for teaching and training people to experience the presence of God. He is now leading the Wednesday morning prayer / teaching meeting for the Base leaders and is excited to see them come into a new relationship with the Holy Spirit. He will also be taking over teaching the Base staff in the very near future. Jan has been given the responsibility for maintaining the hospitality calendar, and has just begun looking after the Joshua School Arusha sponsorship programme. She has also begun teaching four classes of the upper primary school 'oral reports' or speeches as part of their English curriculum. We have also now joined Emma Marlow on the Community Outreach Team where our goal is to reach out into the community to bring healing and encounters with the love of God. Please continue to pray for them and for Lorraine Wells who is there now with Lois Wagener to take Ladies conferences and Leaders meetings in Tanzania and Kenya. By the time you read this, the Cleansing Stream Course will be over for this year and all of the 105 participants will have discovered a new freedom in Christ in many different ways, particularly from the Retreat day when people are prayed for in a number of key areas of life. If you are not familiar with the Cleansing Stream programme please talk to Dave Zajkowski or contact the office for more information, then register your interest for next year s course. Make sure you mark your calendar for an exciting upcoming event, on Sat August 8 th we will be celebrating Abundant Life s 33 rd Birthday! The theme will be Harvest of Thanksgiving and we have much to celebrate and thank God for as we enjoy a fun evening together! More information to follow next month. Have a Christ centred, joy-filled July. Shalom Mike

Church Government Wednesday 1 st July Connect Groups Meetings in July 5 th JOSH COLE Mission Sunday MegaLife - Mike Cullen 12 th DAVID ZAJKOWSKI MegaLife Sammy Sta.

3 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! Today 9:00am Prayer Meeting 10:00am SIMON WAMALA 10:45am Kids Rock 2:00pm MegaLife SIMON WAMALA 6:30pm Youth This Week Monday 29 th June 7:20 pm Girls Group FLAG Tuesday 30 th June 7:30 WOL Lesson 21 Church Government Wednesday 1 st July Connect Groups Meetings in July 5 th JOSH COLE Mission Sunday MegaLife - Mike Cullen 12 th DAVID ZAJKOWSKI MegaLife Sammy Sta.Lucia Prayer 6:30 pm Lorraine in Africa & Mission Outreach 19 th MEL ZAJKOWSKI MegaLife Japhet Sta.Lucia 26 th MIKE CULLEN MegaLife Meddy Sta.Lucia Prayer 6:30 pm Youth, Young Adults, Young Families & Adoptachurch Coming Up 6 th July Monday Life Group Leaders Meeting 7pm ALC auditorium 9 th July Thursday 65+ Club 10:00 am ALC auditorium For those 65 years and over a morning of board games, cuppas, entertainment and a light lunch. No charges and local transport available phone office or for more info phone Eveline th July Tuesday Financial Report 7:30pm 19 th July Sunday Honey for Sale 12:00pm 20 th July Monday Trustees Meeting 5:30 pm Monday MTeam Meeting 7:30 pm 21 st July Tuesday WOL Lesson 22 Church Discipline 7:30pm Youth Centre 28 th July Tuesday WOL Lesson 23 Evangelism & Church Growth 7:30pm Youth Centre 1 st Aug Saturday WORKING ALC! From 8am till 12 noon Morning tea provided Come for an hour or two or the whole morning! 8 th Aug Saturday ALC 33 rd Birthday! 6:30pm ALC auditorium 13 th Aug Thursday 65+ Club 10:00 am

4 MISSIONS GIVING FOR JUNE Received Outgoings Marine Reach - Hosking $0 $500 YWAM - Cole $50 $500 Africa Joshua Foundation $1425 $1425 Peru Aravalo $0 $500 Nasik - Sunil $0 $500 Pakistan Dr Asher $1000 $1000 Sri Lanka Ps Layasing $200 $200 Philippines - Hands of Hope $802 $1500 Africa Conference & LWells $ 3893 $4801 We encourage targeted financial giving for these missions. Presently, most missions support is sent from our general giving. Please specify mission on the tithe envelope or reference for online banking (mission and tithe number - e.g. Nasik 1206 ) Account: Abundant Life Church Please pay any IOU s into the 02 account. Give generously Sow into the Kingdom Reap a Harvest As a church we believe wholeheartedly in the biblical principle of tithing. We have a box for Tithes and Offerings situated on the wall by the crèche room. Remember to write your tithe number on the envelope provided. Tithe and AP forms are also available. Our bank details: Tauranga Abundant Life Church Tithes, course fees etc Missions, IOU s IS54 Building Fund IS54 giving for June $ FACILITATORS 5 th July Ross & Niki Nicol 12 th July Ian & Julie Kelly 19 th July Terry & Karen Wills 26 th July Rob Oversluizen & Dianne Mannington KITCHEN 5 th July Nathanael Stock & Dionnie Richter 12 th July Trish Nixon & Michelle Savage 19 th July Eveline Redstall & Lorraine Donald 26 th July Howard & Jo Martin KIDS ROCK 5 th July Holiday Programme 12 th July Holiday Programme 19 th July Holiday Programme 26 th July KORU ROSTERS July Barbie Derecourt August Jane Waldegrave

schoolboy rugby match. The media publicised this; public opinion was divided and the following suggestions were made: That the youngster should be banned for life from rugby.

All of the above have merit but without knowing his personal circumstances it is a hard one to rule. What if this behaviour had simply reflected the environment he was being raised in?

5 schoolboy rugby match. The media publicised this; public opinion was divided and the following suggestions were made: That the youngster should be banned for life from rugby. That he should be dealt with by his parents The Rugby Union s process for senior players should apply. That his team should be judge and jury. All of the above have merit but without knowing his personal circumstances it is a hard one to rule. What if this behaviour had simply reflected the environment he was being raised in? What would a lifetime ban really achieve? Few senior players in New Zealand are ever banned for life. It is very possible that his team mates and coach are the very people he needs around his life at this time to be examples of how to behave. Christians would also be able to help the family by giving good positive support and to mentor and equip the parents and the 11 year old. David wrote in Psalm 68:5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling. Could the Christ in us be the hope of glory for this young life? Social Concern A few weeks ago an 11 year old Auckland boy flattened a referee at a Till next time Blessings Barbie End Times! Interested in knowing more about end-time events? We are opening the Word of Life end-time classes to anyone who would like to learn about end-time events. If you have done Word of Life before then you may still be interested as several of the lessons have been re-worked and re-modelled, and our very own Mike Cullen will be teaching. Further details to be confirmed.

.keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;

.keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is and, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ s gift. Ephesians