CMWDT Auckland : Encourager 115

( June 2007 )

First things first -

God

Prayers
	ANSWERED PRAYER
		We give thanks to God for all our prayers that He has answered.
	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, June 2007 -

A Note from the Auckland Committee
It was wonderful to receive a large group of new helpers at camp this year, which was much needed because we had lots of people in wheelchairs. Thank you very much for all those who came. Our theme was "LIGHT", which was very appropriate because the weekend definitely put on that persona. To me, it seemed that a lot of faces really shone as the campers served unconditionally. 2 Corinthians 3 17-18 describes it well: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." This is what makes the camp a success. It was also great to meet a lot of new people, especially children. Next year's camp will be held a month earlier on the 28th-30th March 2008. If you would like a CD of lots of photos of the camp or a DVD, they are $5 each - contact Jean. Here are some samples ( - but the pictures on the disc are of much better quality ! ) : ( Click any picture for a bigger, and possibly clearer, version )
ABOUT PEOPLE
Belated and misdirected CONGRATULATIONS :
	OOPS ! The bit in the March edition that said : "( Belated ) 50th for Linda Wine" should have said : "Belated 50th birthday congratulations to Linda Heron ( tape librarian )" Apologies to both Lindas !
CONDOLENCES to -
	Condolences to Sheila Taylor, and her friends, on the sudden death of Sheila's husband Peter.
IN HOSPITAL OR BEEN UNWELL -
	Andy Valk ( Rotorua ), Shirley Brown ( Hawkes Bay ), Bruce Hocking, Trudi Smith, Dale Burdett, Ron Hannken ( Waihi )
PROFILE
	My name is Ian Sinclair and I am 28 years old. My family shifted to Hawkes Bay when I was 6. 1 was born with a Cleft Lip and Palate. I had surgery from when I was a baby through to my early teens. My last surgery was a bone graft operation in 1994 at Hutt Hospital in Wellington. I have been through a lot of tough times in my life but I know that God is always there. I have been back in Auckland since 2003. 1 am working for a Christian unity organisation called Vision Network of New Zealand. I attend Christian Life Centre Auckland and am a part of the team that runs the song words, Power Points and videos (graphics). Since 2004 1 have been helping and also have been running the audio visual for the CMWDT National camps at Totara Springs. I became involved at last year's CFFD camp at Carey Park helping and running the audio visual. This year I have been on the Auckland Camp Committee and am now also on the Auckland CFFD Committee. I look forward to becoming more involved in the life of Auckland CFFD. ( Click the picture for a bigger, and possibly clearer, version ) Up to the top
Activities
the CENTRE
	The Centre is at 173 Mt Smart Rd., Onehunga, Auckland. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Contact the Centre : Ph. 636-4763. 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
	Ladies Coffee Morning : Kings Plant Barn Cafe - 118 Asquith Ave, St Lukes - at 10am on the third Saturday of the month. Women's morning tea : 10am on Tuesday 3rd July, at Anne Haverfield's house. For more information please phone Diane Sullivan. Up to the top
JOY MINISTRIES ( NZ )
	Our group is open to all people, and particularly caters for those with an intellectual disability. For further information please phone either the Centre ((09) 636-4763) or Dianne Wall, or email Joyministriesauckland@gmail.com.
	Mid-Christmas Dinner Joy Ministries is having a Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner to raise funds for the Canadian trip in July. It will be held on the 16th June at St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany at 7pm Cost: $20 including entertainment and prizes. Tickets can be bought from Jan Bridgeman or Dianne, or at the Centre from Malcolm Dixon.
MEETINGS
1st Sunday of each month; 1 July	AUCKLAND'S NORTH SHORE	3:30pm - 5pm St Augustine's Anglican Church, 95 Calliope Road, Devonport. The service is a prayer meeting including singing and sharing. Contact Kevin and Jan Bridgeman, or by email bridgem@xtra.co.nz.
	The North Shore group is now in recess. For further information, contact Kevin and Jan Bridgeman ( email bridgem@xtra.co.nz ).
2nd Sunday of each month; 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 Sep, 14 Oct	AUCKLAND CENTRAL/WEST	1:30pm - 3pm Venue to be announced. Contact Kevin and Jan Bridgeman ( email bridgem@xtra.co.nz ).
3rd Monday night of month; 18 June, 16 July, 20 August, 17 September, 15 October	SOUTH AUCKLAND HOME GROUP	7pm start At Vicki Alexander's place; phone. Everyone welcome.
Usually 4th Saturday of month; 23 June, 28 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October	EAST AUCKLAND	10am start St Columba Presbyterian Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs ( next to Paradise ice skating rink ). $2 suggested donation.
TORCH OUTREACH
	For the Blind and Vision-Impaired. Torch camp went very well. The speaker was excellent ! Next Torch meeting will be held on the 1st of September at 11am. Please bring a plate for lunch. Ring Kathryn Stevenson for further information. Up to the top
World Vision
	Daniel Gunta is our sponsored child through World Vision. He comes from the Gajapati Community in India. As we sponsor him we also support his parents and his three brothers. Daniel's disability is polio. He will be 13 in July. Please keep him and his family in prayer. Up to the top
Coming Events AUCKLAND CFFD "REJOICE" Concert Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, Milford Saturday the 21 st of July 2007 Auckland CFFD is holding a fundraising concert on Saturday the 21 st of July 2007! This concert is for the whole family - everyone is welcome, so please bring your family, friends, neighbours. If you have never attended a CFFD event before, you are especially welcome. There will be singing, dancing, puppets and lots more. The Venue is Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue, Milford. The concert will start at 1.45pm and conclude at 4pm after afternoon tea. Suggested donation is $5.00 per adult, $2.00 for children under 12. Please also bring a contribution towards afternoon tea. For more information, or if anyone would like to do an item at the concert, please contact Jean. This will raise funds for the ministry, as well as being a time to rejoice over what God has done in the past year, and looking forward to what He will do over the next as it will also incorporate the AGM. An offering will also be taken for our World Vision child, Daniel, during the concert. Put this on your calendar now! We look forward to seeing you there! Up to the top November Ball Harbourside CFFD is organising a Ball to fundraise for a van for North Shore - watch this space! Details will be in the next Encourager.
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A S A P Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P? Generally we think of it in terms of more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way ...... There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare. But as you hurry and scurry - A.S.A.P - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER ! In the midst of family chaos, "Quality time" is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest - A.S.A.P - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER ! It may seem like your worries are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather - A.S.A.P - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER ! God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs A.S.A.P - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER !
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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 August 2007. Write to : Auckland Supplement c/o CMWDT P.O. Box 13-322, Onehunga. Up to the top

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