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From the Pastor:

A warm welcome to all who are worshiping with us today. Last weekend approximately 70 people were at Camp Iona for the weekend. We wish to thank all of you who prayed for the camp as it was a precious time for us all, especially Sunday morning when God visited us in a very special way. A special thanks to Steve for all his work in making it happen and Robyn Bradley for all her work in getting the food together.

As part of our worship today we will be sharing Communion together and following the service there will be an opportunity given for anyone who would like to receive prayer for healing or any area of their lives. Tonight at 7 p.m. we will meet for prayer for the life and work of this fellowship at Shirley Nind�s.

Coming Events:

This Tuesday, Gaynor, Janet, Sean and I will be in Timaru meeting with Pastors and spouses from other Baptist churches in the South Canterbury area.

On Sunday October 21 I will be taking the service at Iona Home at 2.15 p.m. Please remember this in your prayers. We will be gathering for prayer at Shirley Nind�s at 7 p.m. to pray for the ongoing work of this fellowship.

On Wednesday, October 24, the Team Leaders will meet.

Other News:

Our new door has now been installed in the church lounge, and will be unlocked on Sunday mornings for people to be able to use the WINZ carpark. Many thanks to Kevin Walker for all his work in getting the job done.

The North Otago Christian Bookshop will hold their AGM at 7.30 p.m. on October 31 in the Salvation Army Lounge. The bookshop is run by volunteers from many different churches. If you would like to help support this ministry you are most welcome to attend.

The Salvation Army will be hosting the �On Fire Big Band� later in October. Their style appeals to all ages and includes 30�s swing, 50�s rock, 80�s funk to the contemporary present music. See notice board for more information, times and costs.

Please remember the following peopl

                SERVING THE LORD
Week of     21.10.01            28.10.01
Cleaning     D Moir &           D Murray &F Martin
                 M Thomson
Hostess      J Thorpe            J Thorpe
Door          R & D Murray   S Nind &S Avis

                     Small Groups

Senior Study/Fellowship Group:
Tuesday October 23 at 10 a.m. at 5 Bedford Street. All welcome. Further details - Janice Thorpe Phone: 4372322.

Gary Shirley�s:   Tuesdays, 26 Stuart Street.
Contact Gary/Trish 4349903 for the time.

Women�s Morning Fellowship: Tuesdays,
10 a.m. Venue - Debbie Moir, 8 Nen Street.

Janet�s: Tuesday�s 7.30 p.m. 6 Fleet Street.

Anyone wanting to join a group please contact the leaders or Janet Calder at 4349435.
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CRAFT GROUP: meet on 17 October at 9.30 a.m. in the church hall, thereafter fortnightly. Everyone welcome. Bring your craft and share a morning of fellowship.

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MUSIC PRACTICE: Please contact Worship leader for details of practice times.

REMEMBER: COMMUNION SUNDAY IS OUR COMMUNITY SUNDAY.

�PROMISE STUDY BIBLE� for Form 2 students:
In recent years this excellent edition of the Bible has been given to Form 2 students in a number of North Otago schools, where the student has indicated they would like one and parents have agreed. To continue this project this year, we would like to know by the end of October, if there is support there by way of $25.00 pledges. If you are able to sponsor 1 or more Bibles please let Fleur Martin know by the end of October.
Fluer Martin for North Otago CEC committee.

THANK YOU, to everyone for their help with our annual missionary fundraising sale on 29 September - special thanks to those who donated goods, those who worked so hard all year making jams, crafts and po