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DCBC News & Events 11th September 2016

WELCOME! We are so glad you could join us today!

Today @ DCBC — Speaker this week is Tim Cooper

Children's programmes: will be running throughout the service, as usual. Children go directly to the children’s classrooms from 9.45am and can be collected after the service at 11.45am. Intermediates: will be advised to go out to their programme during the service.

Parent’s Room/Creche: a supervised crèche is available for under 2yr olds in the Office Reception area. Parents are welcome to stay with their children where they can view the service via a live video feed.

DCBC Internship Programme

Jesus was serious about growing fruitful leaders to grow his kingdom. As a church we are committed to follow in his footsteps. The Internship programme is set up to train and develop such leaders. The Pastoral Leadership Team believe that this type of training best occurs in an “on the job” context in the same way Jesus taught his disciples. It is set up for those who are serious about growing and wanting to develop as leaders

Want to know more about what this involves? Grab a pamphlet off the information form in the foyer, or talk to any member of the Pastoral Leadership Team.

PS The Internship programme is not designed just for Young Adults, but is open to folk of all ages!

Baptisms Today: Meredith WalkerOli Knopp &

Annual Celebration Service (ACS) Next Sunday September 18th

Followed by Church Budget Meeting

Next Sunday we celebrate God’s goodness to us over the last year. It has been an amazing year where we have seen and experienced the Lord’s blessing as a church in ways that most of would never have dreamed of. Next Sunday we look back and give thanks and praise to God. We also look forward – recommitting ourselves to be the Lord’s people over this coming year

First Fruits Offering - As part of this special celebration service there is the opportunity to bring a First Fruits Offering. This offering acknowledges our deep thankfulness for the Lord’s provision over the past year and our great dependence on His provision for the year ahead. We encourage you to take time this week to pray and determine in your hearts what you will give. First Fruit offering envelopes will be made available this coming Sunday.

Elders - As part of this service we will also be appointing our church Elders (see their pictures and brief profile overleaf). Our church Elders work with Trevor and Bruce (Pastoral Leadership Team Co -Leaders) to give insight, discernment and wisdom into issues that affect our life as a church. As well as this they also seek to keep us on track with what our core vision as a church is, and work through any difficulties that the church faces. Most significantly they pray heaps for the church.

Property and Finance Team - A second group of folk we appoint at our ACS are those who make up the Property and Finance Team. This is a new team that we set up last year to provide oversight and advice regarding our churches finances, buildings and properties.

Church Budget Meeting - Each year we set and vote on a budget for the coming church year. This meeting is planned to be held in the Hanover Room (where Orbit is held) after the ACS. We encourage you to be part of this meeting

Flats available 2017 – Group Letting only (rather than individuals)

Quality DCBC owned flat available for next year,

Near town: 27 Cargill St (6 bedroom)

Close to the Polytech/Teachers College: 164-168 Dundas St (5 bedroom)

Contact Barry Smaill for details, rental cost and availability 021.678.601 or 453.5002

Family News

Congratulations to Aimee and Tom Ballantyne on the birth of their precious baby son, Jake Niko Ballantyne (born last week, 8lb 1oz). A dear wee brother for Keira-Lee, Skyla-Jade and Indigo. We pray God’s blessing over your family as this special time.

Congratulations to Bruce and Jill, who have a brand new granddaughter, Penelope (Penny) Isabella Elsie Reed. Born September 1 in Auckland to their daughter Kirsty (& Paul).

Cleaning Team Meeting

This is happening TONIGHT (11th Sept) – from 7.30pm til 8.30pm, at the Church building. This will give us an opportunity to show you the ropes (if you need), or go through the locking system (if you need) or just see where everything is kept etc (if you need). Even if you haven’t already signed up for Cleaning, we’d LOVE to have you, so please come along and join us. Thanks.

For Rent...

Two bedroom unfurnished apartment available from January 1st 2017. 7c Royal Tce. Would suit married couple or post-grads. Spacious, sunny, with carport. Great location. Contact Beryl Jones on 4679895.

There is some lost property in the foyer and out in the Link area of the children’s area. Please check to see if any of it belongs to a member of

your family. Also a special PEN has been found. See Marjory for details.

Home Support Teams for our Missionaries

Cheli & Mei Nadarajah: c5178

Sharon Brandon: meets 3rd Sunday of the month, contact Jennifer MacLeod, ph 476.7611

Helen Ferguson: meets 4th Sunday of the month, 3:30-5pm, contact Anita van Rij, ph 477.2602

Robin Taylor: contact Cameron Grindlay, ph 466.7062

Aaron & Connie Thomson: Hub Kowhai, contact Emily & Sacha Gray, ph 488-4268

Pastor Vantha & Ming Sourin: contact Bruce Elder, ph 454.3173

Kirsty Smith: meets 2nd Sunday of the month, 3:30-5pm, contact Mary Mekhail, ph 467.2531

Alastair & Elsa Day: Hub Rata, contact Helen Geddes, ph 467.5636

Kevin & Leakhena Knight: Refresh Women’s Hub, contact Lisa Geddes, ph 467-2729

ontact Blair Donkin , ph 453-

INTER-GENERATIONAL SERVICESOur IG Services are an opportunity to celebrate the many different generations we are blessed with, have all the children in the service with us and showcase some of the creative talents we have. If you are someone who is excited about one or more of these things then you might be interested in joining the IG Service Team or just helping out with one service.If you are interested in learning more then please contact Mike Bagge: mikeb@dcbc.co.nz

Opportunity to Serve

**Can you help with TRANSPORT to bring people to church on a Sunday morning? Please sign up (email office@dcbc.co.nz) to be on a TRANSPORT REGISTER to bless those who can’t drive or have no car. Thanks.

**Can you commit to serving for 1½ hours once a month as part of the CLEANING TEAM? This can be a flexible time (decided by your team) – not necessarily just on a Saturday morning as previously. We are also looking for any casual volunteers to go on a list to fill in at the last minute if needed or serve during the school holidays only, to give our teams a wee break. Please email (office@dcbc.co.nz) if you think this sounds like a place of service for you, where you could learn and grow and make a difference. Thanks.

Pastoral Care

We have a team of people who can get alongside you, in a non-judgemental way to care and help you discover God's help and a way forward.

If you would like to talk to someone - contact one of the following people: Bruce Elder (ph 454.3173 or 021.127.8110), Andrea Astwood (ph 454.5542) or Mike Bagge (ph 487.9895 or 027.366.9506)

Connecting to a HubI want to encourage you to seriously consider joining a Hub. Hubs are mid-size groups within our church designed to help us get to know each other and grow as followers of Jesus. In any church, and particularly as it gets larger it is very difficult to build significant relationships and friendships unless you are part of some smaller group within the church. Church without this dimension can end up as an increasingly lonely place. Blessings, Bruce

Where do Hubs meet and who are the leaders?

Young @ Heart Hub: once a month in the Hanover Lounge at DCBC. Contact Jenny Beck, ph 021.346.138

Hub Kowhai: next Wed, 7th Sept at 8a Flower St, Fairfield. Contact Daryl Schwenke, ph 488.4344

Hub Totara: next Thurs, 8th Sept at 7.30pm. 8 Spylaw St, Maori Hill. Contact Rosie Brown, ph 476.3082 or Simon

Walker, ph 022.012.3177

Hub Rata: next Wed, 14th Sept at 7.30pm. 1 Hart St, Belleknowes. Contact Greg & Lesley Brook, ph 467.5636

Hub Matai: next Thurs, 15th Sept at 7.30pm. 9 Fifield, Roslyn. Contact Lance Elder, ph 453.5710 or Sue Green, ph 456.0563

Refresh Women’s Hub: next Friday 9th September at 9.45am in the

Children’s Ministry

Little Rockets, Little Orbit & Orbit all start at 9:45am. Intermediates go out during the main

service. See contact details for leaders below:

Yr 7 & 86 yr olds to Yr 6

4 & 5 yr olds

2 & 3 yr olds,

Under 2,

Intermediates - , Helen Geddes, helen@dcbc.co.nz Orbit - , Kyra Jones, mkjones@xtra.co.nz Little Orbit - , Frances Neill, frances.neill@xtra.co.nz

Little Rockets - Contact Helen Geddes or Kyra Jones.

Parent’s Room - Esmé Grounds, thegrounds@xtra.co.nz

September Prayer Calendar: If you missed getting a copy last Sunday you may pick up one from either the foyer or reception desk. This month’s copy is green.

Baptist Magazine: There are still a few copies left if you missed picking one up. They are also in the foyer.

There is some lost property: Please check to see if any of it is yours!

Donation Envelopes are available on Information Board at the back of the auditorium, the foyer or Reception Desk. For tax receipt purposes (to claim a 33% IRD rebate) you can request a donation number on the website: www.dcbc.co.nz/giving

Church Lunch on 18th

A church lunch follows the Annual Celebration Service on the 18th September (two week’s time).

On the menu is a platter of finger foods as well as home baking and fresh fruit.

Do pack along your picnic mats … Just in case the weather is nice enough to eat outside.

An appropriate monetary contribution for your lunch would be much appreciated.

Meet Our Elders.....

Mary Mekhail - We joined DCBC in December 2000. Originally I come from Egypt; I lived in the UK with my family for almost five years before coming to New Zealand. Currently I work part time at the University as eLearning facilitator. I am married to Ardel and we have three children - two have graduated and the youngest is still at university. I have been involved with the Intermediates programme since 2003. Both Ardel and I have been involved with one of the young adult home groups since 2010 and I have been an elder since 2012.

Kim Park -I’ve been a regular at DCBC since 1989. In that time I’ve served in a number of areas from pre-school music to parenting course and most recently as an elder. I am married to Greg and have 4 daughters. Greg is a police officer and the girls range in ages from 9 to 17 years (Lizzy, Bee, Amy and Aria). Originally from Napier in the North Island I came down to Dunedin to study. I now have a teaching role in Sport Science at the Otago Polytechnic.

James Irwin - I have served as an elder since 1995 and I have found worshipping and serving at DCBC one of the greatest blessings I have known in my life. I currently lead the “Way Up” group. I have four adult daughters (three of whom are married), one son, three grandsons and one granddaughter. I have had a varied professional career, training as an electrical engineer, working with the old Post Office for a short time before entering the Baptist ministry.

Blair Donkin - I joined DCBC, or Hanover Street Baptist as it was back then, in 1988. Currently we are involved in prayer, discipleship and pastoral care, and mission leadership teams. Our family enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and we love having the opportunity to offer accommodation to people visiting Dunedin. I am married to Ann and we have four wonderful children (Alana, Samuel, Danielle and Paige). I am a registered nurse and I work in the Dialysis Service with the Southern DHB. I’ve been an elder from 2007.

Andre van Rij - I have served as an elder in DCBC for quite some time now. For a day job I work at the hospital as Professor of Surgery. I am married to Anita and we have five children and ten grandchildren. We host one of the missionary support groups - for Helen Ferguson and I am involved with Servants Health Centre and with the Christian Medical Fellowship of NZ.

Greg Brook - I’ve been part of DCBC since I was a student, well over two decades ago. I have been an elder for the past 2 years and along with my wife, Lesley, we lead one of the regular Hub groups. We have two children, Jonathan (14) and Martin (11). I work at the University Book Shop, where my formal title is Academic Manager, which basically means that I organise textbooks for University and Polytechnic courses.

Young Adult Ministry

WHERE DOES THE YA COMMUNITY FIT IN GOD’S PLANS FOR DUNEDIN?

The DCBC YAs are involved in serving in a lot of different areas at DCBC and beyond. Our aim for 2017 is to have one or a few areas that the whole YA community, or a lot of our YAs, can be involved in. We are discussing this before Small Groups on Thursday night

YA LUNCH TODAY: Hosted by the McCabe family; 22 De Lacy St; all YAs are welcome.

VENUE FOR YA THURSDAY NIGHTS - We meet upstairs at the Alhambra Union Rugby Club; on the edge of the North Ground on Great King Street (the one-way heading north); enter from Great King St and go up the stairs.

THIS THURSDAY NIGHT: SMALL GROUPS

- 6pm: Dinner ($2 or a little more if you can afford it) - 7pm: Discussion and decisions about what the whole YA community can do to serve other people in Dunedin in 2017. - 7:30pm: We will divide up and head to Small Groups.

YA VAN:

If you need transport to Church on Sunday morning you can catch a ride in one of the YA Vans. Txt 0212304334 before 9am Sunday to lock it in. We have two pick-up points and times: 1) 9:30am at Pet Doctors nearby North Dunedin New World and the Botanical Gardens. 2) 9:40am at the DCBC Ministry Centre.

Find out more on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/DCBCYA/

Half Day Retreat: Saturday September 24th 9am -1pm

There will be some direction given at the start, but plenty of space for you to allow the Lord to speak into your life as he wills. If you would like to be part of this Retreat let Bruce know. bruce@dcbc.co.nz or ph 4884222

Would you be willing to host a Billet/s during the Baptist Hui - from Tuesday evening 3rd to Sunday 6th November.

If you would please contact: Marjory at reception – 488.4222 or email her Thanks so much, this is an opportunity to share some of our Christian hospitality.

reception@dcbc.co.nz.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION…..

The Church Office is always open through the week from Monday–Thursday, 10am till 4pm. Everyone is very WELCOME to pop in during these times but please note that only the Main Front Doors will be open and unlocked. All other external doors are being kept locked for safety and security reasons. Please come and say HI and let us know you are here. Thanks.

Home Support Teams for our Missionaries

Cheli & Mei Nadarajah: c5178

Sharon Brandon: meets 3rd Sunday of the month, contact Jennifer MacLeod, ph 476.7611

Helen Ferguson: meets 4th Sunday of the month, 3:30-5pm, contact Anita van Rij, ph 477.2602

Robin Taylor: contact Cameron Grindlay, ph 466.7062

Aaron & Connie Thomson: Hub Kowhai, contact Emily & Sacha Gray, ph 488-4268

Pastor Vantha & Ming Sourin: contact Bruce Elder, ph 454.3173

Kirsty Smith: meets 2nd Sunday of the month, 3:30-5pm, contact Mary Mekhail, ph 467.2531

Alastair & Elsa Day: Hub Rata, contact Helen Geddes, ph 467.5636

Kevin & Leakhena Knight: Refresh Women’s Hub, contact Lisa Geddes, ph 467-2729

ontact Blair Donkin , ph 453-

INTER-GENERATIONAL SERVICESOur IG Services are an opportunity to celebrate the many different generations we are blessed with, have all the children in the service with us and showcase some of the creative talents we have. If you are someone who is excited about one or more of these things then you might be interested in joining the IG Service Team or just helping out with one service.If you are interested in learning more then please contact Mike Bagge: mikeb@dcbc.co.nz

Opportunity to Serve

**Can you help with TRANSPORT to bring people to church on a Sunday morning? Please sign up (email office@dcbc.co.nz) to be on a TRANSPORT REGISTER to bless those who can’t drive or have no car. Thanks.

**Can you commit to serving for 1½ hours once a month as part of the CLEANING TEAM? This can be a flexible time (decided by your team) – not necessarily just on a Saturday morning as previously. We are also looking for any casual volunteers to go on a list to fill in at the last minute if needed or serve during the school holidays only, to give our teams a wee break. Please email (office@dcbc.co.nz) if you think this sounds like a place of service for you, where you could learn and grow and make a difference. Thanks.

Pastoral Care

We have a team of people who can get alongside you, in a non-judgemental way to care and help you discover God's help and a way forward.

If you would like to talk to someone - contact one of the following people: Bruce Elder (ph 454.3173 or 021.127.8110), Andrea Astwood (ph 454.5542) or Mike Bagge (ph 487.9895 or 027.366.9506)

Connecting to a HubI want to encourage you to seriously consider joining a Hub. Hubs are mid-size groups within our church designed to help us get to know each other and grow as followers of Jesus. In any church, and particularly as it gets larger it is very difficult to build significant relationships and friendships unless you are part of some smaller group within the church. Church without this dimension can end up as an increasingly lonely place. Blessings, Bruce

Where do Hubs meet and who are the leaders?

Young @ Heart Hub: once a month in the Hanover Lounge at DCBC. Contact Jenny Beck, ph 021.346.138

Hub Kowhai: next Wed, 7th Sept at 8a Flower St, Fairfield. Contact Daryl Schwenke, ph 488.4344

Hub Totara: next Thurs, 8th Sept at 7.30pm. 8 Spylaw St, Maori Hill. Contact Rosie Brown, ph 476.3082 or Simon

Walker, ph 022.012.3177

Hub Rata: next Wed, 14th Sept at 7.30pm. 1 Hart St, Belleknowes. Contact Greg & Lesley Brook, ph 467.5636

Hub Matai: next Thurs, 15th Sept at 7.30pm. 9 Fifield, Roslyn. Contact Lance Elder, ph 453.5710 or Sue Green, ph 456.0563

Refresh Women’s Hub: next Friday 9th September at 9.45am in the

Children’s Ministry

Little Rockets, Little Orbit & Orbit all start at 9:45am. Intermediates go out during the main

service. See contact details for leaders below:

Yr 7 & 86 yr olds to Yr 6

4 & 5 yr olds

2 & 3 yr olds,

Under 2,

Intermediates - , Helen Geddes, helen@dcbc.co.nz Orbit - , Kyra Jones, mkjones@xtra.co.nz Little Orbit - , Frances Neill, frances.neill@xtra.co.nz

Little Rockets - Contact Helen Geddes or Kyra Jones.

Parent’s Room - Esmé Grounds, thegrounds@xtra.co.nz

September Prayer Calendar: If you missed getting a copy last Sunday you may pick up one from either the foyer or reception desk. This month’s copy is green.

Baptist Magazine: There are still a few copies left if you missed picking one up. They are also in the foyer.

There is some lost property: Please check to see if any of it is yours!

Donation Envelopes are available on Information Board at the back of the auditorium, the foyer or Reception Desk. For tax receipt purposes (to claim a 33% IRD rebate) you can request a donation number on the website: www.dcbc.co.nz/giving