Issue 2 May - July

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may - july 2015
contents
The main events
in the life of the church during May, June & July.
It’s all about doing life together.
page 3
Financial update
A summary of our giving in the last quarter.
For more information see the information desk.
page 4
Missionary profile
Introducing David & Steph Ayling who we have recently
started supporting as a church.
page 6
May calendar
with key events: New Faces Lunch, Mother's Day
Baptism Service, Excel Performing Arts & Carl Butler.
page 7
June calendar
June is going to be an amazing month with a
Worship Night, AGM & Higher Women's Conference.
page 8
July calendar
July is Beyond Month where as a church we focus on
everything beyond the four walls of the church,
with keynote speaker: Sean Du Toit.
page 9
Leadership team
get to know our leadership team,
department heads, connect leaders and
the ministries that we support.
page 10
welcome
our mission is to be a significant Pentecostal church
committed to reach the people of this region for Christ
and to build and release them to multiply this process
What about all this prosperity teaching?
Have you ever noticed that our world works really hard to get more, to keep more and to hold on to
more? That's just the way society naturally, without Christ is! Yet the moment prosperity is mentioned in
the church it creates concern that we are venturing into dangerous territory.
Firstly I believe in prosperity because God believes in it. Scripture reinforces it over and over again!
However, to compare His prosperity beside a societal ideal and response is totally wrong. They are
founded on completely opposing principles and one is a poor counterfeit of the other.
Secondly, God's blessing of you has never been restricted to just the material. Galatians Chapter 3 is
huge for us Gentiles! Paul reminds us all that the curse of the law paid for by the sacrifice of Christ,
released the blessing of Abraham. (Verse 14) God had declared Himself to Abraham, I am your shield
and your very great reward. (Genesis 15:1) Abraham prospered! Paul reminds us that Christ had need of
nothing, but made himself poor for our sakes (by becoming fully human) taking from us the curse of the
law by on the cross being the poorest of all; even more so as the Father walked away; that we could be
blessed in everything. Thirdly, it's important to recognise that blessing and prosperity are not something
but someone, Jesus Christ. Scripture does not say that because Christ was poor, at the cross, we must
renounce all we have to be spiritually acceptable to God and an unsaved world. Some have created
whole doctrines and philosophies of ministry around this, I believe, in error!
Finally, this is why one of the names of God is fully available to us: Jehovah Jirah; the one who sees and in
seeing our need, meets our need! Can you picture that? God's blessing overtaking us and literally
running us over! Why then does God bless us? John wrote (as a prayer) in 3 John 1:2 “I pray for good
fortune in everything you do, and for your good health that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your
soul!” John captures for every believer a desire that they prosper so as to be strengthened in every way
to fulfil the call and purposes of God over their lives.
God wishes to bless you to resource you to do His work and fulfil his calling. That's prosperity and blessing
from an entirely different motive and purpose, yet it remains a biblical principle. Reflect on the Children
of Israel and how God caused them to be blessed as they departed Egypt. It seems unusual that God
caused the Egyptians to shower them with riches; they then had to carry into the desert. Yet God's
purpose for their prosperity only became evident when they were asked to give for the construction of
the tabernacle in the wilderness and they gave so much they had to cease the appeal! How good is
that? Believe for it, sow to it and apply faith as you walk forward in ministry. God will prosper you!
STEVE & PIP BATTEN |SENIOR PASTORS
the main events
MOTHERS DAY
EXCEL PERFORMING ARTS
10 May 2015
10am Morning Service
22 May 2015 7:30pm Youth Concert
24 May 2015 6:30pm Church Service
“The Journey.” A highlight in the church
calendar, our mother’s day special is definitely
not to be missed. Come and join us for this
special day when we honour & celebrate the
women in our lives. We will interview a panel of
women at different stages of their lives, and they
will share their experiences of being a mother.
Flyers are available at the information desk so
you can invite all the women in your life. This is not
just a day for women, but for the whole family!
There will be a special Morning Tea in the cafe
after the service for all the women.
Youth Concert: "Thinking out loud."
A variety of the latest music, original
choreographed hip hop, contemporary and
jazz dance along with short dramas that will
have you laughing and thinking as well.
Church Service: "Where did that come from?"
This will be a church service with a difference,
with the gifted and energetic team from EXCEL
School of Performing Arts. They will be presenting
a short programme featuring inspirational music,
dance and drama.
CARL BUTLER
HIGHER CONFERENCE
31 May 2015
10am & 6:30pm
25 - 27 June 2015
Cost: $130
Early in 1997 God began to lead Carl into an
itinerant ministry. With the fire of God burning in
his heart he began ‘Fan the Flame’ Ministries.
Carl is a zealous preacher with a burning
enthusiasm for revival and stirs the Church into
action. Carl has now traveled to over 40
countries, spoken in well over 400 churches as
well as outdoor crusades, and ministered to
many thousands of people. Another aspect of
the ministry has been Carl's role in supporting,
encouraging and mentoring many pastors and
leaders across the globe.
HIGHER is designed by the A/GNZ Women's
Ministries for Christian women in leadership or
those aspiring to leadership. Guest speakers for
the conference are: Letitia Shelton, Founder of
City Women Toowoomba, which reaches out to
help women and girls and to heal their pain. Also
we are excited to have Anne Graham who
along with her husband Byron are the Senior
Pastors of Highway Church, Gold Coast
Australia. Anne is passionate about seeing
women empowered by the word. For more
information go to www.higher.org.nz
For more information on the church and its ministries please go to:
www.citywestchurch.org.nz
or find us on facebook | facebook.com/pages/citywestchurch
financial update
FEBRUARY
2015
MARCH
2015
APRIL
2015
Target
Tithes & Offerings
$40,000.00
$32,000.00
$32,000.00
Actual
Tithes & Offerings
$39,191.93
$48,974.35
$26,985.79
Target Mortgage
$2,600.00
$2,600.00
$2,600.00
Actual Mortgage
$330.00
$370.00
$340.00
Missions Offering
$2241.60
$1875.00
$2,177.50
Thank you church for your ongoing generosity! If you would like to give through our
envelope system please see the information desk. If you would like to give by automatic
payment our account number is: 15-3953-0270716-00.
Please include your name and tithe number in the reference.
AGES 1 - 5
missionary profile
DAVID & STEPH AYLING
MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA
MAZIOTELA MINISTRIES
David & Steph are currently in Portugal learning the Portuguese language which is the most common
language spoken in Mozambique. They are spending seven days a week focusing on learning, studying and
practicing the language. After learning how to speak Portuguese they plan to team up with David’s parents in
Mozambique, who have been serving there for over 15 years. Steph is a Taranaki girl, but both have been
living in Wellington for some time before embarking on this journey. They have one son, Seth.
"The first month of our time of language learning here in Portugal has already come and gone, but we have
learnt so much already! Monday through Friday we have 'Escola de lingua Portugues', aka Language School
where we have individual language lessons with our fantastic Portuguese teacher, Eunice.
God is so faithful, we have found a great church. Just one quick bus ride away, in Loures, is an awesome
church that we can call 'home' for the next two months. We are enjoying having the opportunity to worship
God with others, and hear teaching in Portuguese." - David Ayling February 2015.
Please pray for...
1. Continued provision and faith as they come up against unexpected challenges
2. For excellence in their language learning
may 2015
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Carl
Butler
10am &
6:30pm
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New Faces
Lunch
after
AM Service
10
11
Mothers
Day
Special
10am
17
18
Water
Baptism
6:30pm
24
EXCEL
Performing
Arts
6:30pm
5
6
7
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
DNA
7pm
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
12
13
14
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
19
20
21
22
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
EXCEL
Performing
Arts
7:30pm
29
Charged
United
7 - 9pm
25
26
27
28
Encounter
Day
6am, 12noon
& 7pm
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
30
Moving in the
miraculous
seminar
9am - 2:30pm
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june 2015
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Groups
Worship
Team
12
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19
20
26
27
Encounter
6am
7
8
Worship
Night
6:30pm
14
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
9
10
11
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
15
AGM
after
AM Service
21
DNA
7pm
16
17
18
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Charged
United
7 - 9pm
22
23
Encounter
6am
24
Connect
Groups
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
28
Guest
Speaker?
29
30
Encounter
Day
6am, 12noon
& 7pm
25
Higher
Higher
Higher
Women's
Women's
Women's
Conference Conference Conference
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Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Term 2
Ends
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
5
6
Sean
Du Toit
10am &
6:30pm
12
13
7
8
9
Encounter
6am
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
DNA
7pm
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
14
Encounter
6am
15
16
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
10
11
17
18
24
25
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
19
20
Hit me with
your best
shot
6:30pm
Term 3
Starts
26
27
Water
Baptism
10am
Worship Night
6:30pm
21
Encounter
6am
22
23
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
28
Encounter
Day
6am, 12noon
& 7pm
29
30
Connect
Groups
Worship
Team
Charged
Youth
7 - 9pm
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the team
SENIOR PASTORS
Steve & Pip Batten
ELDERSHIP
Steve & Judy Walsh
Kevin & Heather Gray
Louise & Neil Barnes
Hayden & Sharna Markham
YOUTH PASTOR
WORSHIP PASTOR
Morgan & Rachel Burne
beyond
SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
Kenya
Robin & Margaret Aim
Indonesia
Sam & Carol Soukotta
Philippines
Max & Dorothy Chismon
Thailand
Valerie Bateup
Cambodia
Mark & Janice Somerville
Solomon Island Bible School Solomon Islands
Mark & Katrina Trewavas
Thailand
David & Steph Ayling
Mozambique
Chris & Bonita Hobby
PRAYER & WOMENS PASTOR
OFFICE MANAGER
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Pip Batten
Rachel Burne
Judy Walsh
SUPPORTING LOCAL MINISTRIES
Kem & Jo Price - Apostle to Churches of N.Z.
Southern Cross Bible College
New Generation Youth
Life Focus New Plymouth
Every Thursday @ 9:30am - contact Pip for more details - [email protected]
ADULT CONNECT GROUPS
Wednesday 7.30pm
Paul & Nicki Butler
Christine Hobby
Ps Steve Walsh
Colin & Carole Hillenaar
ADULT CONNECT GROUPS
Thursday 7.30pm
Jaques Malan
WOMEN’S CONNECT GROUP
Wednesday 10.00am
Margo Beale & Wendy Rumble
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Isabel Carter
Natalie Ruddick
027 349 0908
021 149 9287
755 4535
757 9338
027 667 8760
MUMS & BUBS
Tuesday 10.30am
Julia Kuriger
022 188 7603
YOUNG ADULTS Wednesday 7.30pm
Tony Smith
YOUNG ADULTS Monday 6.30pm
Aileen Lamorena
753 5841
022 057 3532
758 1739
or 027 919 3985
CHARGED YOUTH
Year 9 - 13
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm @ citywestchurch
Morgan Burne
022 086 3344
027 261 6463
06 751 1181
or church office 751 3659
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contact us
Location
62c Poplar Grove New Plymouth
Postal
PO Box 5023 New Plymouth
Phone
06 751 3659
Email
[email protected]
Web
www.citywestchurch.org.nz
Service Times
Sunday 10am & 6:30pm