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From the Pastor:
A warm welcome to all who are worshiping with us today. This afternoon at 2.15 p.m. I will be taking the service at Whitestone Lodge. If anyone is interested in coming out to help with the singing and speaking to the residents we would love to have your fellowship. Tonight at 7 p.m. Julian and Monica Hawken will be sharing here in the church. They are missionaries in Macau who take prayer and literature teams into Tibet. They also conduct a Marriage Ministry in Macau.

On Tuesday November 27, I will be in Christchurch meeting with Lindsay Jones and other pastors who have gone through the Church Consultation process to help us work our way through different issues.

The church has a 28 minute video put out by the �Society For the Promotion of Community Standards� dealing with the results if the current bill becomes law that will decriminalise prostitution. See me if you would like to view it or show it to a group.

Robyn Couper is due to return home next year so we are in the process of raising her airfares. The estimated cost is $5,000 NZ of which we have approximately $2,500 in hand. If you would like to help with this please put a specially marked envelope in the offering.

Earlier this month some of you missed out on your copy of The Baptist. We have ordered extras which are in the foyer. Please help yourself if you didn�t get a copy.

Dave and Joy Warren are very grateful for the help and support they have received for Meals on Wheels. They now have only 3 days to fill - December 24, 27 and 28. If you can help give them a ring.

Please remember in your prayers:
v Deborah Moir who lost a very special Godfather        last week
v Kevin Walker recovering from recent surgery
v Those not able to be with us Ethel Baker, Noel          Cleverley and Phil Sargent
v Alan Smith in Bangladesh as he sorts out his              computer problems
v Replacement for Sharyn Walker to lead our music     and worship department
v Replacement for Fleur Martin who will be stepping    aside from leading our Sunday School
v Sue Avis as she establishes the Girls� Brigade here     in the Baptist Church next year
v Alpha Course on Thursday nights
v Elders as we work on Vision and Goals for next        year
v Wisdom and sensitivity as we decide what is best      for our church buildings
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REMEMBER: COMMUNION SUNDAY IS OUR                      COMMUNITY SUNDAY.

FROM THE QUARTERLY MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER:
v Fleur Martin will step down from the Sunday            School after the first term 2002. If you have ideas    for the way forward please see one of the Elders       or myself. She is in need of teachers for next           year. See her if you can help.
v We are still looking for someone to take over the       leadership of our Music & Worship Team.
v Union Parish has reluctantly transferred oversight      of Girls� Brigade to the Baptist Church. Sue Avis      will continue leading this outreach here next year.      If you would like to help please see her.

Senior Study/Fellowship Group:
Final meeting for 2001 Tuesday 4th December Social Event 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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MUSIC PRACTICE: Please contact Worship leader for details of practice times.

PAVLOVA NIGHT: We are planning a Pavlova night on the 8th December at 7 p.m. This will be held at the Hewitt home, 157 Irvine Road, Herbert. It�s real easy:
Clare will make all the pavs, you just bring whatever toppings and drink you may wish to enjoy. I�ve heard a rumour that Clare makes pretty good pavs so let�s all go and see for ourselves. Proof of the pudding is in the eating hey!!!! Please bring: plates, toppings, cream, drinks, deckchair, and of course an appetite.
Last chance for a get together this year, all welcome, lots of room. For catering purposes please RSVP to Steve Cousins by 2nd December at 4372769 or email at [email protected]

GIFT SUGGESTION: Audrey has a very pretty peggy square rug for sale for $35.00 - if you are interested please contact her on 4370732.

SOLO SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for solo parents is starting. Tentatively it will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. For more information contact Janet Calder at 434 9435 or Deborah Moir at 434 8112.

BMF MEETING at Larna Beattie�s home on Thursday 29th November at 1.30 p.m. Roll Call �A Christmas Thought�. Special half yearly collection.

                 SERVING THE LORD
Week of     2.12.01                  9.12.01
Cleaning     Chellew Family       C Flint
Hostess      D Murray               D Murray
Door          D Cleverley &        R & D Murray
                 A Clarke

MEN�S BREAKFAST: We are thinking of having a men�s breakfast as a time of fellowship on Saturday 15th December. If interested please contact Alec Clarke 4371590 by the 2nd December. Thank you.

By Mother Theresa:
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is a dream, realise it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is costly, care for it.
Life is a promise, fulfil it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is Life, fight for it!

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

Easter Camp 2002 Fundraising: The youth group is selling packs of 45, 2 ply, toilet rolls. This is great buying at $25.00 a bale. This stuff is silky smooth and comes in two different colours and wait, there�s more, it also has a lovely pattern on it. So be in quick for your multi pack. See Sean for details.