CMWDT Auckland : Encourager 106

( March 2005 )

First things first -

God

Prayers
	For those who have been in hospital - Evan Clulee, David Orpin and Laurie Slee.
		Please remember to pray for their full recovery.
	Thanks for answered prayer :
		Thank You, Father, for continuing to answer prayer. Bless You and praise Your holy name.
	PRAYER CHAIN
		The Prayer Chain continues to be available to all CFFD people. Please phone Jean Fergusson. God hears and answers prayer. It is up to us to tell Him of our needs.

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News from earth, March 2005 -

Auckland Committee
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Holidays are always good for reflection of the past year and what things are in store for the new year. I hope you were able to do exactly that with the Lord for 2005. The committee had a retreat/planning day in January to see where the Lord is taking us as members of the committee and CFFD as a whole. We welcome Jade O'Leary to the committee, along with Alison and David Ryan, Vanessa Creamer, Michael Stoneham, John Beetge and Jean Griffiths (Chairman). Our aim this year is to focus more on our love/relationship with Christ. This song speaks for itself : Let me know You more intimately, Jesus; Cause my heart to exalt You, Lord ! Let me know You more, And shower You with praises - With my heart, it is You I adore.
Annual General Meeting	At 1:45-4:30pm 14 May, Hillsborough Room, Fickling Centre, Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings. This is at a later date than usual because there is a lot happening in March and April. We have the privilege of having Jules Riding as our special guest. He will be singing his songs and will have his CDs there too. Don't miss this absolutely talented musician ! Please bring a $2 suggested donation and after-noon tea to share. There will also be a World Vision collection for Daniel Gunta.
Email Addresses	Those who would like to receive CFFD news, please send your email address to daveroy@paradise.net.nz.
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CONDOLENCES -
	to the families of Val Prujean, Doug Gauntlett, Les Lyon and the mother of Julie Szczepanski. Our prayers go out to Barbara Pullen whose mother has died, Diana York whose father has died and Betty Cross whose mother and sister have both passed away.
CONGRATULATIONS -
	to Anita Noffke and David Gillbanks on their engagement, and Mary Harrison on her 80th birthday.
BEST WISHES -
	to the newly weds : Evan and May Clulee, and Faith and Benson Soatini.
Someone special -
	Hi, my name is Jade O'Leary. I am a voluntary assistant at the Christian Ministries with Disabled Trust. I have been working at the Drop-in-Centre since 1999. Currently I am studying at Auckland University and am completing the final year of my degree. I enjoy combining my research for my degree with the practical work that I do at the Centre. This gives me the opportunity to fine-tune my awareness of the needs of people I support at the Centre. My hope for the future is that people with disabilities will become more accepted in the workplace. Finally the opportunities afforded to me at the Centre have been a vehicle of blessing in my own life. It is this blessing which I hope to see spreading into other levels of society. Jade : click the picture to see a bigger version. Up to the top
Activities
the CENTRE
	The Centre is at 173 Mt Smart Rd., Onehunga, Auckland. Tues/Wed/Thurs. Hrs.10.00am - 2.00pm Contact the Centre : Ph. 636-4763
	Notices :
		We still require the services of a tape librarian. If this sounds like you please let us know. The Centre always welcomes volunteers for the kitchen, Drop-in, and van driving. Ring Joy Pollock for any information about the Drop-in-Centre ph. 636-4763. Up to the top
EMMANUEL SUPPORT
	For more information please phone Diane and Ross Up to the top
JOY MINISTRIES NZ
	Our group is open to all people, and particularly caters for those with an intellectual disability. Ring Malcolm Dixon at the Centre during office hours ( 636-4763 ) or ring Dianne Wall.
JOY MINISTRIES 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT When: Saturday 12th March 2005 2:30 Ð 4.30 pm Where: St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs, Auckland What to bring: $2 per person suggested donation; Plate of food to share for afternoon tea Any enquiries : Dianne. Everybody is welcome !!!
	Central/West Services	Eden Assembly of God Church, 1 Taylors Road, Morningside. Second Sunday of each month, 2 - 3:45pm.
	East Services	St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs. Usually Fourth Saturday of each month - 26 Feb, but 19 March (as Easter is on 4th Saturday), and on 30 April (as Anzac Day is on 4th Saturday) 9:15 - 11am. $2 suggested donation.
	North Shore Services	St Augustine's Anglican Church, 95 Calliope Road, Devonport. First Sunday of each month, 3:30pm.
	South Auckland Home Group	First Monday of each month. Up to the top
TORCH OUTREACH
	For the Blind and Vision Impaired. No Meeting in March, but - on Sat. 12th do come and support the Joy Ministry who will be celebrating their 10th anniversary at St Columba, Botany Downs. Torch Camp will be on 8-11th April at Capernwray, Cambridge. Ring Faye Trethowen for further information. Up to the top
Notices
! ! ! GALA DAY ! ! ! 19 March at Te Papapa Primary School, Mt Smart Rd Onehunga. 10am to 4pm. "Fruitful Harvest" is the name for this Gala day; that's intended to bring a wider focus to the disability support groups in the Maungakiekie Community. There will be stalls and workshops given by certain support groups. Come along, bring your friends and be part of this great day. Contact Vanessa for any information any time, or at the Centre on Tuesdays at 09-636-4763.
Auckland Camp 29 April-1 May 2005 held at Carey Park, Henderson. Registration forms will be available in March. This camp will challenge you, equip you, educate you and help you to evangelise with the love of Christ. As usual we need as many helpers as we can get, so don't wait for Totara Springs - this too will be fun !
FOR SALE For $7 each you can buy $10 Telecom pay phone cards. This is a way to help the CMWDT funds. These cards are not the collectable types. Please call at or phone the Centre.
AREA CO-ORDINATORS Chairperson Jean Griffiths Mt Roskill Matalena Moliola Central Leila Corban Jean Griffiths North Shore Alison Ryan
Entries for the next supplement should reach the Centre before 2 May 2005 - or write to : Auckland Supplement c/o CMWDT, P.O Box 13-322, Onehunga. Up to the top

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