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PRAYER AND PRAISE 

Please continue to pray for Judy Miller as sherecovers from her open-heart surgery. The doctorsare pleased with her progress, but she has a longway to go before being pain free - let alone clearedto run a marathon!

Please pray that the Lord would raise up people

from WHAC to bless, and welcome, and reach outto the families who will be involved with the churchKindy.

Please pray for John and Nicolette, in addition toall of the Nanjans, as they welcome their new babyinto their home and their hearts.

  Please continue to pray for the McGowan’s. Maythe Lord keep His hand upon David especially ashe struggles with his many challenges. 

Please pray that the Lord would pave the way for 

the Kindy to receive all of it's approvals soon.

Pray for the protection of believers amid recentdevelopments in the Middle East, including Israeland Egypt. Pray that God will intervene and thatthe people of these nations will put their trust inHim.

Are you new to this facility?We know that it can take a lot of energy to attend a

new church, so please note that:

  The Children’s Ministry begins part way through

the service. This is for children between theages of 3 – 13 years.

  Information on who we are, as well as on all of 

our ministries are available online at

www.whac.net.nz 

  Each week, we share a cuppa together after the

service, and would love for you to stay for a

chat.

West Harbour Alliance Church

145 Moire Road, West Harbour,

Waitakere 0618 (09) 416-8991

www.whac.net.nz

Pastoral Team Pastor Matthew and Sharilyn Mordaunt 832 3922 

Elders Board  Jacob Lauaki – Joh Remiens – Barry Thomas

Executive Committee Tom McKean (Treasurer), Naren Nanjan, John Skellon,

Matthew Mordaunt, and a representative from the Elders

Board.

Church Office 416 8991

Pastor Matt’s office hours are 9am – 11.30am

Tuesday-Friday. If you would like to drop by outside thesehours, please ring the church before you come.

ROSTERS for December 2012 

Date Preacher Worship

Leader

Pianist Media m/tea Lawns

09 Matt Barry Sharilyn Pauline Raquel Matt

16 Kids Presentation Keren Matt

23 Matt Matt Aeran Paul Dianne Matt

30 Joel

Supek

T.B.A. Aeran Natalie Sarah Jacob

If you would like to include any bits and

pieces for the weekly Newsletter,

please email Pastor Matt at: 

mordaunt6@gmail.com, or phone the

church office. 

WEST

HARBOURALLIANCE

CHURCH

09 December 2012 

www.whac.net.nz 

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; Herescues those whose spirits are crushed” 

Psalm 34:18 

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10.30am – Morning Worship

Led by:  Barry Thomas

Speaker: Matt Mordaunt

Theme:  Prayer  

Thank you for joining us today and you are warmlyinvited to stay and enjoy some morning tea.

If you would like to talk to or pray with an Elder, we

encourage you to make yourself known to one of the

Worship Team and they will assist you.

Ages3 – 7

Our Kid’s Club is divided into two groups,for age appropriate lessons. These takeplace in the hall during the sermon. Anotice will appear on the screen when it istime to dismiss your children.

Ages8 – 13

Reorient: Prayer

Join us in the church 20th December, 7:30pmFocus: Christmas Outreaches

Home Groups

Mordaunt’s: To Be AdvisedThomas’: To Be Advised

The Community Christmas Celebration 

Mark 15th December on your calendars with something brightand bold, because that's the date for our Community Christmascelebration, and you truly don't want to miss it! The evening isopen to anybody who wants to come, so please feel free to invitefriends and family; all we ask is that you bring a salad for 10-12

people, and a dessert.

A Christmas gift from WHAC 

 As in years past, we will be taking up a special collectionDecember 16th and 23rd to bless a needy family/community inan impoverished part of the world this Christmas season.Depending on the total offering, we will be choosing between thefollowing as gifts: Goat ($50), Bibles ($5), Calf ($75), Educationfor a girl ($83), back to school kits ($46), a rickshaw ($265).

A place for everything...

... and everything has been put in its place! A big thank you to

the great team of volunteers who helped return everything to itsproper place this past Monday night, and to all of you whohelped with the decorations for Ladies' Night!

New wine at WHAC 

Leading into this ministry year, the elders board at WHAC feltstrongly that the Lord is calling us to address the Prayer andFellowship as aspects of our ministry. Thankfully, He hasalready raised up a leader over Prayer, but we are still lookingfor a leader over Fellowship/Hospitality. If you love to makepeople feel welcome, and feel prompted to serve, please seePastor Matt, or one of the elders today.

Events to Enjoy over the Christmas Period 

Christmas is a wonderful season and here at church we haveseveral events coming up that you may wish to be a part of.

07 December  – Ladies Night15 December  – Community Christmas Celebration, from 5pm24 December  – Christmas Eve Carols, from 7pm

LEARNING TO WAIT GOD'S WAY(Psalm 18:6) 

David was the anointed king of Israel, but before hecould enjoy the realization of God's promises, he hadto go through a season of testing and waiting. Duringthis time, he was forced to hide out in caves andliterally run for his life. King Saul, who was bent onDavid's destruction, continually hunted for him.Perhaps the Lord has given you a promise through His

Word. You are ready to see it unfold, but it hasn'thappened yet. Though you have waited, it seems thatthere is no hope on the horizon. Remember, God'stiming is perfect.

He knows what you need, when you need it. He knowsthat if we are going to learn how to walk with Him in thedaylight or the good times, we must learn first to trustHim in times of darkness.

 At some point, each of us has waited for God'spromises to come. David may have wondered whenthe Lord would open the door to blessing. However, henever allowed his thoughts to turn to doubts. In fact, in

Psalm 18:17, 19, he praises God for the victory heknew would be his one day. "(God) delivered me frommy strong enemy, and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me … He brought me forthalso into a broad (or spacious) place, He rescued me,because He delighted in me."

When God delivers you from trial and trouble, you canbe sure that He will bring you out into a spacious placeof joy and delight - one that also will glorify Him andadd encouragement to your life. Have you beenpushing and shoving in an effort to move God on to theplace where you think you should be? If so, stop and

be determined to wait on God. The time you spendwaiting in darkness will one day be rewarded by theFather of lights (James 1:17).

BIRTHDAYS COMING UP

Hong Lim-Yip - 09 December Sally Skellon - 10 December 

 Alyssandra Lim-Yip - 13 December Dianne McGowan - 13 December