PRAYER AND PRAISE

Please pray that the Kindergarten operating in our facility would truly be a light to the community, and would be used by God to draw many people into His Kingdom. Please pray for the Mordaunt family and all their extended family in Canada, that the Lord would comfort them in the loss of Sharilyns dad, Harry. Please be praying in advance for our Easter services. Pray for wisdom as we plan, for favour in our community, for passion in our hearts, and for anointing on our activities. Praise the Lord for carrying Frazer Noble through his recent thesis submission, and pray that his defence will go very smoothly. Pray for Gods blessing on outreach ministries in Bosnia to recovering drug addicts. Also, pray for relationships to grow strong between Alliance workers and people who participate in various outreaches at the community centre. West Harbour Alliance Church 145 Moire Road, West Harbour, Waitakere 0618 (09) 416-8991 www.whac.net.nz

Pastoral Team
Pastor Matthew and Sharilyn Mordaunt 832 3922

Elders Board
Jacob Lauaki Joh Remiens Barry Thomas

Executive Committee
Tom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, John Skellon, Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders Board.

WEST HARBOUR ALLIANCE CHURCH

24 March 2013 www.whac.net.nz

Church Office

416 8991 Pastor Matts office hours are 9am 11.30am Tuesday-Friday. If you would like to drop by outside these hours, please ring the church before you come.

ROSTERS for March/April 2013

Date 24 31 07 14 Preacher Matt T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. Worship Leader Barry Barry Bethany Matt Pianist T.B.A. Aeran T.B.A. Sharilyn Media Sophie Ryan John Bruce m/tea Sarah Fay Sally Valasi Lawns Tom Tom Tom Naren

Are you new to this facility?

We know that it can take a lot of energy to attend a new church, so please note that: The Childrens Ministry begins part way through the service. This is for children between the ages of 3 13 years. Information on who we are, as well as on all of our ministries are available online at www.whac.net.nz Each week, we share a cuppa together after the service, and would love for you to stay for a chat.

Communion: 07 April 2013 Matt Mordaunt 21 April 2013 Barry Thomas

If you would like to include any bits and pieces for the weekly Newsletter, please email Pastor Matt at: mordaunt6@gmail.com, or phone the church office.

Helping people move from brokenness to wholeness in Christ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed Psalm 34:18

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10.30am Morning Worship
Easter at WHAC

NEWS
Easter weekend this year is March 29-31, and in celebration of

God Can Turn Your Evil Day Into Good Days Esther 9:22 22 rest from their enemiessorrow to joymourning to a holiday

many Jews still celebrate the feast of Purim. The We look forward to sharing a morning of Gods this special time, WHAC will be providing a reflective Good Today, name Purim is derived from the lot which a Gentile, Friday service from 10:30 on the 29th, and a joy-filled family Haman, cast concerning the fate of the Jews when they Word and fellowship with you. service on Easter Sunday, complete with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids prior to the service.

Thank you for joining us today and you are warmly Table for 6 invited to stay and enjoy some morning tea. If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we encourage you to make yourself known to one of the Worship Team and they will assist you.
Facebook is great. Gmail? I love it! But nothing compares with sitting down for a meal with friends and family from church. Table for 6 is a new initiative at WHAC to see that happen. Would you like to host a meal - while not preparing all the food? Please see Sally Skellon or Esther McKean. Can't help but sing? The church choir is always looking for new singers. Maybe you should be one of them! Practices Sunday following the service. The Kindy Korner The church Kindy is off to a flying start, and would love to have the following goods donated: Yogurt pots Ice Cream containers Butter/margarine containers Plastic bags Non-perishable food to give to needy families Any help is greatly appreciated!

were in Persia under King Ahasuerus Haman, the villain in this story in the book of Esther, hated the Jews and sought to exterminate them. He got King Ahasuerus to allow him to issue a decree to annihilate all the Jews in one daythe thirteenth day of the twelfth month of Adar. But God used Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai, both Jews, to turn the tables on Haman and save the Jews. Haman was hanged on the very gallows that he had constructed for Mordecai! Then, the king allowed Queen Esther and Mordecai to issue a counter-decree to allow all the Jews to defend themselves and destroy their enemies in one daythe thirteenth day of the twelfth month of Adar So instead of the Jews being exterminated on that fateful day, their enemies were destroyed! God turned an evil day for the Jews into good days. He turned their mourning into rejoicing and gave them victory over their enemies. My friend, God can do the same for you today. He only wants you to remain in your position of rest in Christ. You see, because of Jesus finished work at the cross, you are seated in heavenly places in Christ, far above every principality, and evil assault the devil can throw at you. (Ephesians 2:6) Just as Mordecai sat within the kings gate, and refused to stand up and bow to Haman, lets not bow to the devil by being persuaded to move from our position of rest in Christ Dont allow him to get you worried, frantic and doing things to save yourself. Queen Esther was also in a position of rest before Haman was executed. (Esther 7) She was seated on a couch as Haman pleaded with her for his life. While doing so, he accidentally fell over the couch where the queen was. The king, thinking that Haman was assaulting his queen, sent him to the gallows! Beloved, remain at rest in Christs finished work, and He will turn your evil day into days of rejoicing and feasting!

MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN at WHAC

Ages 37 Ages 8 13 Our Kids Club is divided into two groups, for age appropriate lessons. These take place in the hall during the sermon. A notice will appear on the screen when it is time to dismiss your children.
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Reorient: Prayer
Join us in the church every Wednesday at 7:30pm

MEETINGS COMING UP: Elders Board 03 April 2013

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP ..... Ofa Moala - 07 April Ina Latu - 07 April Rina Remiens - 09 April Jacob Lauaki - 09 April Alex Lauaki - 09 April

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