Albany Bays Corps Events and Activities

November 2017

How wonderful it is, how pleasant,

for God's people to live together in harmony!

Psalms 133:1

Who are we? The Salvat ion Army is a part of the

worldwide evangelical Christ ian Church and human service provider.

Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by love for God.

Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ & meet human need in His name

without discriminat ion.

We aim to care for people & transform lives through God in Christ by the Holy Spirit?s power. We work for the reform of society

by alleviat ing poverty, deprivat ion & disadvantage, and by challenging evil,

injust ice and oppression, in the name of Jesus.

Open our eyes...

Spring blessings,

Shane and Sarah Healey

Captains, Corps Off icers

It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined,Who went to see an elephant (though all of them were blind), that each by observation might satisfy his mind.

The First approach'd the Elephant, and happening to fall against his broad and sturdy side, at once began to bawl: "God bless me! but the Elephant is very like a wall!"

The Second, feeling of the tusk, cried, -"Ho! what have we here - so very round and smooth and sharp, to me 'tis mighty clear, this wonder of an Elephant is very like a spear!"

The Third approach'd the animal, and happening to take the squirming trunk within his hands, thus boldly up and spake: "I see," -quoth he- "the Elephant is very like a snake!"

The Fourth reached out an eager hand, and felt about the knee: "What most this wondrous beast is like is mighty plain," -quoth he,- "'Tis clear enough the Elephant is very like a tree!"

The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear, said- "E'en the blindest man can tell what this resembles most: deny the fact who can, this marvel of an Elephant is very like a fan!"

The Sixth no sooner had begun about the beast to grope, then, seizing on the swinging tail that fell within his scope, "I see," -quoth he,- "the Elephant is very like a rope!"

And so these men of Indostan disputed loud and long,each in his own opinion exceeding stiff and strong,Though each was partly in the right, and all were in the wrong!

A useful poem and thought to consider as we head into one of the busiest seasons of the year. Let us all try to have a bit of tolerance with each other, a bit of patience with others opinions and approaches to things, because we may not be seeing what they see.

May God bless you abundantly as you seek His guidance and wisdom.

Merry Christmas my friend! One of the modern favourite Christmas songs is Snoopy?s Christmas. This was recorded in 1967 by the Royal Guardsmens, a rock band in Florida USA. This song takes place during World War I, and follows Snoopy, from Charles Shultz Charlie Brown comics, who dreams of being a fighter pilot. Although the song is obviously fictit ious, it echoes an historical event. During World War One in 1914 there was actually a Christmas Truce initiated by the soldiers on the fronts. Some reports have this lasting a few brief moments, others continue through to New Years Day.

English Captain Robert Patrick Miles wrote in a letter home ?We are having the most extraordinary Christmas Day imaginable. A sort of unarranged and quite unauthorized but perfectly understood and scrupulously observed truce exists between us and our friends in front. The funny thing is it only seems to exist in this part of the battle line ? on our right and left we can all hear them firing away as cheerfully as ever. The thing started last night ? a bitter cold night, with white frost ? soon after dusk when the Germans started shouting 'Merry Christmas, Englishmen' to us. Of course our fellows shouted back and presently large numbers of both sides had left their trenches, unarmed, and met in the debatable, shot-riddled, no man's land between the lines. Here the agreement ? all on their own ? came to be made that we should not fire at each other until after midnight tonight. The men were all fraternizing in the middle (we naturally did not allow them too close to our line) and swapped cigarettes and lies in the utmost good fellowship. Not a shot was fired all night. He wrote a bit further about his German foes - "They are distinctly bored with the war.... In fact, one of them wanted to know what on earth we were doing here fighting them." Lieutnant Kurt Zehmisch of Germany's 134th Saxons Infantry Regiment wrote home and said that the English "brought a soccer ball from their trenches, and pretty soon a lively game ensued. How marvelously wonderful, yet how strange it was"

The High Command on both sides were not happy, but ?many troops had discovered through the truce that the enemy, despite the best efforts as propagandists, were not monsters. Each side had encountered men much like themselves, drawn from the same walks of life ? and led, alas, by professionals who saw the world through different lenses. May this Christmas season we all take the time to pause and reflect on how we are seeing those around us. Even those we call our enemies may not be that different from us at all. Let us pray and seek the things that can draw us together rather than divide. Let us enjoy our family times together rather than inflicting new or re-scratching old wounds. Let us look to the simple truths of the season rather than falling into the consumer trap. Let us really soak into the simple truths of this season - that the most holy came to be with us - Emmanuel.

A couple of t ips t o help get you ready for t he choas and business ahead.

Prepare early - know what is coming up and do what you can when you can. This will save panic later on, and keep you focussed and able to enjoy the special times and gatherings when they come. Pre-bake and freeze - shop online - book your appointments well in advance.

Be realistic - not every one is Jamie Oliver or - Figure out what is achievable, and be ready to settle for 'good enough'. Focus on quality rather than perfection.

Have a visible calendar - put everything on it so all can see what could clash well in advance so alternatives can be explored.

Take time for yourself - giving to everyone else can drain your tank and run you dry. Make sure you schedule time to refill your own tanks.

Allow yourself to say no - you are not a superhero. You cannot do everything or be everywhere at the same time. Choose what works best for you and your family.

Try to just embrace the madness - it does only last a few weeks - and you successfully survived last year, right? Allow it to energise you and inspire you for the year to come. It 's crazy. It?s busy. It?s chaotic. But we?re doing it all together.

Take some moments to relax, try new things, eat some delicious treats, decline some responsibilit ies, embrace the holiday bustle, and - most importantly - buckle up. Because the holidays are here. Are you ready?

Coming Up... November - Whiringa-a-rangi

Nov 4 Blokes' Breakfast 7.00am

Nov 4 Auckland Fellowship Band rehearsal

Nov 4 TGIF Family Fun Day

Nov 4 Manatu Maori - 3pm

Nov 7 Choosedays Seniors Lunch

Nov 10 Community Bread Distribut ion

Nov 11 Divisional Volleyball Champs

Nov 15-18 Christmas Tree Showcase

Nov 24 Community Bread Distribut ion

Nov 25 Staff/Volunteers Appreciat ion Day

December - Hakihea

Dec 1 Last TGIF for the year

Dec 2 Blokes Breakfast

Dec 2 Browns Bay Christmas Parade

Dec 4 - 15 Christmas Food and Gift sort ing

Dec 5 Choosedays Seniors' Lunch

Dec 8 Browns Bay Carol Night

Dec 8 Community Bread Distribut ion

Dec 10 Knightsbridge Carol Service

Dec 15 Community Bread Distribut ion

Dec 19-20 Christmas Food and Gift packing

Dec 20 Christmas Distribut ion 10am-7pm

Dec 21 Christmas Distribut ion 10am-3pm

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Church Service

Dec 25 Christmas Day Service

Dec 31 Watchnight Service

Sunday Worship Services 10.30am

Nov 5 - I Am the Resurrect ion and the Life

Nov 12 - I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life

Nov 19 - I Am the True Vine

Nov 26 - Covenant Renewal Sunday

Dec 3 - Detangling Christmas 1North Shore

Korean Corps Plant Worship Services Sunday 1.30pm

Wednesday 7.00pm

Small GroupsYoung Adults

Monday evenings with the Healeys

Wednesday Lunchers12.30pm at the church

Wednesday LadiesSpeak to Judith

Wednesday Nightwith the Tongs

Thursday English Speakingwith Gabrielle

Saturday CraftersPostponed t ill Summer

Prayer Prayer room on site

open business hours

Prayer box in the foyer for requests

Prayer every Tuesday - Friday 7.00am

TGI F Kids ClubSchool years 1-6

Fridays 6.00pm- 7.30pm

Cost $3 per child incl dinnerGames, part ies, sports, movies

Sunday School Primay aged kids

Sundays 11.15am - 12.00pm

Kids focussed church space with quality teaching. During the church services

AB YouthHigh school age youth.

Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Fun, food, sports and God.

7UP Kids ClubSchool years 7 & 8

Thursdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Cost $3 per child incl dinner Cooking meal together, chat, learn and develop each other.

Every Week

Regular Activities

Prayer GatheringThird Sunday of the month

Sunday10.00am - 10.30am

All welcome to come and pray together as a church. All prayer topics considered.

Blokes BreakfastFirst Saturday of the month

Saturday 7.00am- 9.00am

$5 for full cooked breakfast Good chat with great blokes

Manatu MaoriFirst Saturday of the month

Saturday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Waiata, karakia and kai for the whanau.

ChoosedaysFirst Tuesday of the month

Tuesday 10.30am - 12.00pm

Entertainment, connect ion and lunch for the over 50's.

Womens MinistryNov 29 6.00am- 9.00am

Late Night Shopping at the Browns Bay Family Store.

Pre Christmas bargains

Something else?We're looking for ways to get involved in our community. If you have a need or dream then please share it with someone.

Family Fun NightsDuring the school holidays tehre are act ivit ies for families, movie nights, quiz nights and discos. Watch this space for more info.

Music LessonsAs requested

Mondays 4.00pm

Guitar and brass lessons Speak to Captain Sarah

Family Stores

Practical Assistance Food parcels,

WINZ quotes, furniture and clothing grants

Support Counseling, addict ions

recovery, referrals, WINZ advocacy

Every Wednesday & Friday10am - 12pm

A placeto belong

People who listen, care and help

where they can

Browns Bay 741A Beach Rd,

Browns Bay Ph: 479 8703

For clothing, accessories, household items and more

Albany Unit 4, 215 Rosedale Rd,

Albany Ph: 0508 7255437

For furniture and household goods,

truck pick up and deliveryTorbay

998 Beach Rd, Torbay Ph: 473 2150

For clothing, accessories, household items

Who?Kids Church and Morning Tea Roster

5 November Morning Tea - Sarah and WillKids Church - Althea and Caelyn

11 November Morning Tea - HeatherKids Church - Althea and Brit tany

18 November Morning Tea - Lesley and LuisaKids Church - Althea and Linda

25 November Morning Tea - AdrienneKids Church - Althea and Sarah

3 December Morning Tea - Cindy Kids Church - Althea and Jennette

The Salvat ion Army Albany Bays Corps90 Rosedale Road, Albany, 0632Office 478 7567 Email albanybays_corps@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Captain Shane Healey: Corps Officer Mobile 027 498 9113 Email shane_healey@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Captain Sarah Healey: Corps Officer Mobile 027 673 2201 Email sarah_healey@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Debbie Adams: Corps Business Administrator Mobile 021 809 144 Email debbie_adams@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Sarah Fordyce: Corps ReceptionMobile 021 832 064Email sarah_fordyce@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Lisa Fe?ao: Senior Services Mobile 027 244 3325 Email lisa_fe?ao@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Althea Walker: Temporary Children's Ministry Assistant Email: althea_walker@nzf.salvat ionarmy.org

Community Ministries: Phone 021 832 064

Oasis Problem Gambling Counselling: Phone 639 1159

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