CMWDT Auckland : Encourager 116 ( August 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, August 2007 -

AUCKLAND CFFD COMMITTEE by Jean Griffiths
This month I can truly say that God is Jehovah Jireh, my Provider. So many things I have thanked Him for because they have been answers to prayer. Why am I so amazed with His provision? It is because God isn't just meeting my needs, but He goes above and beyond. I'm reminded of the scripture in Luke 6:38 "Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Another verse comes to mind too from Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these will be given to you as well." Admittedly I know I don't deserve the things He gives because my righteousness is incomparable to God's, but God says as we seek His righteousness, He will fulfil our needs. He never fails and that is what blows my mind. "Rejoice Concert" was one of the answered prayers. Having had 3 items cancelled the week it was on, I prayed that God would come to the rescue. Two hours later North Shore Community Church rang asking if their Youth group could volunteer their services helping in any way, and they could also do items if needed. What an answer that was - not only filling the programme, but help with setting up, doing afternoon tea and cleaning up. That was a good measure shaken together and running over. It was also a wonderful, fun-packed afternoon. Yes, He is our wondrous God!!!         ( Click any picture for a bigger version )
The AGM. At the concert, the AGM was also taken, where these committee members were re-appointed : Chairperson - Jean Griffiths, Secretary - Vanessa Creamer, Ian Sinclair and Michael Stoneham; and the newest member, Max Pemberton, was appointed. Up to the top
ABOUT PEOPLE
	Richard and Jenny Wagner have arrived in Tanzania, at Arusha's Joshua Foundation, to start mission work in the hospital, Bible College etc.
Belated CONGRATULATIONS -
	to Corey and Miriam Scott on the arrival of their little girl Philoxenia Xara ( means "Joy" ). She will be called P.J. for short !
CONDOLENCES to -
	To Anthea Larsen and family, on the passing of David Larsen; To the families of Harriet Kirsten and Glenys Frahm, and especially Shannon Williams. Up to the top
PROFILE
	Hello, my name is Gabby Augustin. I have been coming to the Centre for nearly 2 years. I heard about this through my Mum's friend and I love coming here. I enjoy meeting new friends, singing and hearing guest speakers. I also go to Creative Abilities on Wednesday where I enjoy doing artwork. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother and I have also just become an Auntie. I live in a little flat under a home of a Filipino family and I love it there. I also play soccer and swim for the Special Olympics. ( Click the picture for a bigger 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. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Those at the Centre are making up shoe boxes to send to children overseas. They need the right gifts or finance from now to mid-October. Contact Joy at the Centre for details. Up to the top
EMMANUEL SUPPORT
	Ladies Coffee Morning : Kings Plant Barn Café - 118 Asquith Ave, St Lukes - at 10am on the third Saturday of the month. 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 Jan Bridgeman, or email Joyministriesauckland@gmail.com. AREA MEETINGS 1st Sunday of each month : AUCKLAND'S NORTH SHORE 2nd Sunday of each month : AUCKLAND CENTRAL/WEST 3rd Monday night of month : SOUTH AUCKLAND HOME GROUP Usually 4th Saturday of month : EAST AUCKLAND Central JOY Group is on Sunday, 12th August 2007 at 2pm - 3:30pm at Church of the Saviour Anglican Church, in the downstairs hall at the Blockhouse Bay roundabout corner ( between Kinross St and Heaphy St ). Up to the top
TORCH OUTREACH
	For the Blind and Vision-Impaired. Please bring a plate. Ring Kathryn Stevenson for further information. Up to the top
World Vision
	Daniel Gunta is our sponsored child through World Vision. We received $176.00 in the collection at the AGM. Please remember Daniel and his family and keep praying for them. Up to the top Not Coming Event The Light Dance in September has now been cancelled; instead we will combine Christmas dinner ( see below ) with a dance. Coming Events Kiwi Christmas Dinner/Dance 24 November at Greyfriars Church Hall, Corner of Mt Eden & Windmill Roads, Mt Eden. Details in the next Encourager. Up to the top CENTRAL AREA We will be having an outing on Saturday, 15th September. Up to the top SOUTH AND EAST AUCKLAND CFFD A South and East Auckland CFFD area meeting will be held at the Takanini Church of Christ, 160 Great South Road, Takanini beginning at 2:30pm on Saturday 8th September. A chance to fellowship together! Bring a plate of something yummy for afternoon tea, and a koha (donation) towards the cost of the venue. Call David or Vanessa for more information. Up to the top
AREA CO-ORDINATORS Chairperson Jean Griffiths Mt Roskill Matalena Moliola Central Leila Corban Jean Griffiths North Shore Alison Ryan South / East Vanessa Creamer Up to the top
Entries for the next supplement should reach the Centre before 2 November 2007. Write to : Auckland Supplement c/o CMWDT P.O. Box 13-322, Onehunga. Up to the top

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