September 2012 Edition

Albany Bays

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Te Ope Whakaora

New Zealand, Fiji & Tonga Territory Caring for people, Transforming lives, Reforming Society. Dear Friends

Extract from www.salvationarmy.org:

“The Salvation Army made the most of the mission opportunity that the Olympics o!ered. The activities outside IHQ, as well as the Olympic-themed exhibition, food and War Cry and Kids Alive! magazines inside the building in Café 101, were cata- lysts for numerous conversations between the Salvation Army team and joyous people from many countries. As well as receiving cups of water, hundreds of adults and children also took the opportunity to have their face painted with Olympic rings, or the national 2ag of their choice.

These barrier-breaking conversations, which took place outside in the heat and in- side in the air-conditioning, provided opportunity to explain why Jesus Christ wants his followers to help others. Many people thought The Salvation Army was exclusively a charity and didn't know that it is a Christian mission, with its good works motivated by the example and direction of Jesus. Others presumed it to be part of a military army. Most didn't know that The Salvation Army operates in 124 countries or that IHQ has been at the current address since 1881. Numerous visi- tors had their understanding of the Army expanded as they learnt of its work in their country.

The prayer of the IHQ team is that the conversations will help people seek a per- sonal relationship with Jesus and will have strengthened the resolve of Christians to take every opportunity to tell others about Jesus' love.

All the activities at IHQ were part of the More than Gold Olympic mission outreach which has involved hundreds of Salvationists and other Christians at Olympic events as well as in many cities, towns and villages throughout the United King- dom. This UK-wide mission has involved Salvation Army teams from around the world as well as many UK Salvation Army corps (churches). Sports clinics, fun days and numerous Olympic-themed activities were arranged for adults and children with an emphasis on providing events for those struggling on low incomes.”

Please pray for all those who have been im- pacted by the Salvation Army’s outreach, that they will continue to explore their own rela- tionship with God and his plan for their lives. Jenny Marcus & Captains Marcus & Jenny Collings Corps Ocers

Who do you think you are ?

Sunday 30th September 6.00pm Albany Bays Corps

You are invited to an evening exploring the personal journey and service of General (Rtd).

All are welcome, so invite your family and friends Special Guest: General Shaw Clifton

Host: Recently Retired Darren Ward World Leader of the

Salvation Army Director of CBM and a Local Sallie

Sam Parker, Sam Ward and Rebekah Ward Pictured here when they were recently enrolled as soldiers of The Salvation Army at Albany

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Women’s Weekend Away GGIRLS’GIRLS’IRLS’ NIGHTNIGHT OUTOUT 29th September 7.30 Check your mailbox soon Indulge yourself in a Pamper Night for your invitation with details! here in the Hub

WWOMEN’SWOMEN’SOMEN’S WEEKENDWEEKEND Calling all Crafty Ladies!

27th ---28th-28th October Do you have a drawer full of unAnished Book your place now! arts and crafts at home?

Would you like to try something new? CCHRISTMASCHRISTMASHRISTMAS BRUNCHBRUNCH Join us as we while away an 1st December 10am afternoon together. Joins us at Mosaic Café Bring your scrapbooking, knitting, Ladies, mark crochet, patchwork or whatever you’d like to your calendars share or need help with. now, and watch Alternate Saturdays 4pm-7pm out for more in The Hub, at the Centre, great events starting on August 4th. each month! Phone Sue on 473 6432 for more information

Women’s Weekend Away Saturday 27th –Sunday 28th October

Information coming soon about our weekend away Plan to be there for a weekend of rest, relaxation and refreshment (s)! Cost $70 per person Cheaper Saturday day time only option will be available

MALE BOX

Food and fellowship 6:00pm - 8.30pm Every 2nd and 4th Monday evening

Event: Wattie’s Cans Film Festival When: Wednesday 7 November 2012 Where: Hoyts Cinemas, Event Cinemas, Reading Cinemas and Independent cinemas across the country.

The Wattie's Cans Film Festival is back and in its 19th year, promises to be bigger than ever. For one night only, Kiwis around the country can visit their local participating movie theatres and swap a can for a movie ticket.

Wattie’s will then match the number of cans donated with one of their own cans. All cans will go to The Sal- vation Army Christmas Appeal and will then be used in food parcels provided by our Community Ministries

The Festival broke the milestone one-millionth can col- lected last year with 45,380 cans donated

Please contact the o4ce if you are able to help on the night at our local movie theatre.

Kids n’ Discovery CrècheCrècheCrèche Fridays in

Term Time

Supervised Creche for For ages 55−−−−11111111 6 -7.30pm 2-4 year olds during SundaysSundaysSundays Sunday Worship Services During Worship servicesservicesservices Held in the Meeting Room

Bring your Friends & Camp 1: Camp 2: Years 3 - 6 Years 6 - 9 $3 for Tea Held at Ngaruawahia Christian Camp See Matt O & Sam P for details or call the oJce: 4787567

YOUTH GROUP

♥ Girls

A group for girls aged 11 and older on Thursday nights from 7pm – 9pm. Guys Bring your dinner and $2.

"LONG BEFORE WE FIRST HEARD A group for guys OF CHRIST AND GOT OUR HOPES aged 11-18 UP, HE HAD HIS EYE ON US, HAD DESIGNS ON US FOR GLORIOUS (year 7 & Up!) LIVING, PART OF THE OVERALL Thursday nights PURPOSE HE IS WORKING OUT IN EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE.” 7pm-9pm Ephesians 1:11-12 (MSG) See Sam Parker for See Jennette Thorne more information for more information

Events:

Volleyball…. The Tournament 2012 November 24th

Thanks for your help!

We have been blessed this month with help from schools and busi- nesses in the commu- nity Albany Junior High Students pre- sented the proceeds of their recent mufti day, raising over $1000 for the food bank while Curves Gym, asked all members to donate 3 kilos of food resulting in 538 kilos!

Kristin School sent a team of students who worked around the building, cleaning win- dows and walls, help- ing in the library and sorting equipment. Countdown Mairangi

Bay invited patrons to donate a packet of Weetbix during their recent 99c promotion, resulting in a moun- tain of packets!

Welcome to Joel Supeck

Joel is joining our sta8 team on Sep- tember 10th as our Business Administra- tor. Joel will have key responsibility for the family stores, property, business & ?nance operations of our Corps.

Joel comes to us with a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Masters in Business Administra- Inviting all Corps Leaders tion. He has been a member of the Salvation Registration forms are out now! Army as his church in the USA and has worked in both Corps and DHQ settings. His more recent roles in New Zealand have included Director of Communication and Business at Laidlaw College and Business Lecturer with the International College of Auckland.

Joel and his wife are expecting their ?rst baby and currently serve as members of the Alliance Churches of New Zealand. Joel is a local elder and a deacon as well as a National board member.

It’s TMSP Survey Time! During October, all Corps will be doing their annual TSMP survey, when members & sta8 complete a questionnaire. This year’s will be similar to last year’s but with two enhancements. Firstly we will gather some basic demographic information to better understand the age, gender & ethnicity of our people. Secondly, as TSMP: The Next Chapter is timed to 2013 we will ask a couple of questions about what you think should happen next.

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 4730916

Corps Prayer meeting

Join us from 7.30pm-8.30pm on Monday 17th September to pray together for our Corps, the people and our mission. These meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month Everyone welcome Midweek Daytime Alpha Course Wednesdays at noon

Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought- provoking weekly sessions, here at the centre.

For more information or to sign up, please contact the oJce or see Mike Anderson

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. Please see Captains Marcus and Jenny.

PRAYER NEEDS

• Joel Supeck as he starts his role as Business Administrator • Kids’n Discovery children and their families • Crèche children and their family • TGIF children and their families coming on Friday nights • CSI Kids’ camps being held during the school holidays • Those attending the lunchtime Alpha course • Those attending the E100 courses • People in the Corps currently experiencing health issues • Community and corporate groups using spaces in the new centre • The businesses and residents neighbouring our new centre • Upcoming recruitment of Children/Youth Ministries coordinator • Sta4 and volunteers of our two family stores • Those visiting the ASK drop-in centre on Wednesdays & Fridays • Youth Ministry - “Girls” plus the new 7Up group on Thursday nights • Music Ministries team members as they develop their gifts • The Worship planning team • HomeCare Manager Gabriela and her new sta4 team • Senior Services sta4, 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 oce If you have any prayer needs you would like included in the next issue

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Morning Tea Helpers We need your help with baking for Sundays, making tea and co4ee 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 & co4ee, chat and connection takes place with parents as they wait. See Matt O.

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.

Family Store Volunteers Volunteers are needed to join a lively team at the Browns Bay Family Store. Please phone Melane on 4798703 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 and Lead Care Co-ordinators 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 oce based lead co-ordinator role in the HomeCare oce at the centre.

Preaching Plan

2 Sep Contagion Part 4 Ephesians 3: 1-13

9 Sep Meeting led by Neil and Sue Aitken

16 Sep Simplify Part 1 Ephesians 4

23 Sep Simplify Part 2 Ephesians 5

30 Sep Fruit Burst - LOVE Galatians 5: 22-23

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.

Albany Bays Sunday Meetings

10.30 am 2 Sep Kids ‘n Discovery - Sue & Neil Crèche - Christine & Brittany Morning Tea - Keri & Sarah 9 Sep Kids ‘n Discovery - Jaqui & Rebekah Crèche - Yvonne & Kaitlyn Morning Tea - Abha & Julie-Ann

16 Sep Kids ‘n Discovery - Kimberley & Sue Crèche - Cindy Morning Tea - Kathryn & Luisa

23 Sep Kids ‘n Discovery - Sue & Sam Crèche - Sarah Morning Tea - Heather

30 Sep Kids ‘n Discovery - Jaqui & Rebekah Crèche - Yvonne & Kaitlyn Morning Tea– TBC

Albany Bays Contact Details

Captain Marcus Collings, Corps OEcer OEce 478 7567 Mobile 027 491 0013 Email [email protected]

Captain Jenny Collings Corps OEcer OEce 478 7567 Mobile 027 491 0014 Email [email protected]

Joel Supeck Corps Business Administrator OEce 4787567 Email [email protected]

Sarah Fordyce Corps Reception/Administration OEce 478 7567 Email [email protected]

Lisa Fe’ao Senior Services OEce 478 7567 Mobile 027 244 3325 Email lisa_fe’[email protected]

Family Stores Browns Bay 479 8703 741A Beach Rd, Browns Bay Torbay 473 2150 998 Beach Rd, Torbay

HomeCare OEce 0800 222 040

Oasis Problem Gambling Counselling Phone 639 1159

September 2012 2 Sep Fathers’ Day 4 Sep Corps Council Meeting 7 Sep Community Bread Distribution 10 Sep Men’s Fellowship 21 Sep Community Bread Distribution 17 Sep Kids’ Camp Leaders’ Meeting - DHQ 21-22 Sep LIFT Leadership conference 24 Sep Men’s Fellowship 28 Sep School holidays begin 29 Sep Ladies’ Pamper Night at the Hub, Albany Bays 30 Sep Daylight Saving starts - clocks go forward 1 hour 30 Sep Who do you think you are? An evening with General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) 30 Sep - 2 Oct CSI - Kids Camp 1 - Years 3 - 5 at Ngaruawahia Christian Camp

October 2012 3-6 Oct CSI - Kids Camp 2 - Years 6-9 at Ngaruawahia Christian Camp 5 Oct Community Bread Distribution 15 Oct Term 4 begins 18 Oct Community Ministries Conference 19 Oct Community Bread Distribution 27 Oct Safe to Serve Training - East City Corps 26-28 Oct Women’s Weekend Away

ALBANY BAYS CORPS 90 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland 0632, P.O. Box 35-316, Browns Bay, Auckland, 0753, New Zealand. Phone +64 9 478 7567 Fax +64 9 478 0254 E-mail [email protected]

Founders of The Salvation Army Catherine and . General . www.salvationarmy.org.nz