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MAHU MONTHLY NEWS ABOUT MAHU CHURCH AND MAHU VISION TRUST
WHAT'S NEW 24-7 Youth Work Conference Love In Action
HIGHLIGHTS Successful Live Cluedo Building Update
OUR PEOPLE Notices
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JULY 2022
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24-7 YOUTH WORK CONFERENCE Sarah and Moe flew to Christchurch to attend the annual 24-7 Youth Work conference 26-29 June. 24-7 YouthWork is a Christian based network of youthworkers that are based in schools all around the country. Moe and Sarah have been supporting a number of students from Mahurangi College through this programme. The theme of the conference this year was 'Tumanako' (= Hope) where inspirational keynote speakers shared insights and hope with fellow youth workers from around the nation. The unifying theme across all key speakers was that "we all need to be in prayers". In addition to the keynote speakers, they also had an opportunity to participate in a few different workshops. One workshop they attended was a Research Project conducted for the Pacific, Maori and the Disability Youth. This workshop helped to understand where different people looked for hope. Most of the findings came down to having a good family connection and good support that young people can have access to. All in all, the trip to the conference was productive and successful despite Sarah's health condition not being optimal at the time. Having a level of independence via a rental vehicle helped enormously along with good food and good company. Despite the numerous changes and challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, youth workers have navigated and found ways to walk alongside youth that are experiencing high anxiety. Often this connection has been via technology. While both Sarah and Moe both enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow youth workers, they were also strongly reminded that they cannot overcome hardship and challenges only with their own strength. "God is the One that makes all things possible!".
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JULY 2022
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LIVE CLUEDO WAS A SUCCESS! Rebecca Shepperd, Sarah Crombie and Megan Hughes (one of our Youth Interns) put in a .huge effort to successfully organise and plan the Live Cluedo event that took place on the 8th of July! This event was put together as a night for the Youth as well as the wider church family to have a fun evening and enjoy fellowship with each other. The event also attracted people from the Warkworth community including parents of youth group members. There were enough participants to form 9 teams of around 5-6 people to try to solve the mystery of who the murderer was. It was wonderful to see the effort the eight people chosen to be players went to portray themselves as authentic looking Cluedo characters. A special thanks to Melissa North who was able to fill in at short notice for one of the players who had became unwell. In the end only 1 team managed to solve the mystery. Thank you all for participating and getting involved to make it a wonderful night.
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JULY 2022
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LOVE IN ACTION-HELPING HANDS Just over a dozen of Yr 9 and Yr 10 students from Horizon School, Snells Beach came to lend some helping hands at the Warkworth Christian Foodlink. This was in part as a response to the school's 'Love In Action' project. Students get the opportunity to have a practical hands on experience in initiatives led by people whose faith has led them to participate in activities that can make changes in people's lives. Davina started the session with a prayer, and explained the varying and increasing needs within the community for the food bank and how it operates. She shared her personal journey as to how she ended up being part of this impactful ministry. The students then split into small groups to help with repackaging different items such as flour, rice and laundry powder while other students also helped out with tidying away some empty boxes. Josiah Armstrong was also one of the students involved along with his mum, Lara who has been a key volunteer member of the food bank for quite some time. All-in-all, the students enjoyed serving and contributing to the community in a practical way and the Foodbank staff enjoyed the interaction with the students and also benefitted from their help.
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JULY 2022
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BUILDING UPDATE Building Update Steady progress has been achieved in spite of the wet weather and all of the roofing has been completed and window frames have been fitted. Internal timber framing has been built for the toilet and shower blocks and both downstairs and upstairs offices spaces. Please pray for a speedy process for the Stage 2 Building consent as well as continued safety for the people working on the building site, and the provision of sufficient funding to complete the total project.
DONATION If you would like to make a financial contribution, you can donate to: MAHU PRES CAPITAL FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT 12-3105-0003156-02 In the reference, please include your name for a tax deductible receipt.
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JULY 2022
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT CHALLENGE! -2 INGREDIENT SWEET OR SAVOURY DOUGH RECIPEINGREDIENTS 2 cups Self-rising flour 1.5 cup of Greek style yoghurt
METHOD 1. Heat the oven to 180 C 2. Measure and mix Measure the ingredients and put into a large bowl and mix until the dough is smooth 2. Roll out the dough Sprinkle some more flour onto the working surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Roll out the dough into 1cm thickness and a rectangle-like shape. 3. Choose sweet or savoury toppings and roll up the dough You can 2-3 table spoons of sugar mixed with cinnamon, or spread some jam or chocolate onto the dough if you are after some sweet rolls. OR, you can spread some tomato paste and sprinkle some cheese or bacon bits and roll up the dough if you are after savoury taste. 4. Bake for about 15 mins until golden Cut the rolled dough into 2cm thickness sideways onto a lined oven tray. Bake them for 15-20 mins until it's golden and enjoy!
Share your go to EASY & BASIC recipes with us! We are asking you to share some of your easy recipes using just very basic ingredients! Our aim is to share some of our easy go-to-recipes in the food parcels we give out to the community to help them provide some ideas around cooking basic meals, easy baking or preserving food. Please bear in mind that some people may have limited cooking facilities. Please email your recipe to: media@mahu.org.nz
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COMING UP! Sun, 7th Aug <Big Bad Boys of the Old Testament> New teaching series begins
Sun, 14th Aug <Loving our Community>
Featuring stories and updates with Mahu Vision Trust
Wed, 17th Aug
<Visit from Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan> Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector, Minister for Youth and Minister of Diversity Ethnic Communities visit and meet members of Mahu Vision Trust
<Young Navigators of the Pacific> Fri, 19th Aug This will be a Pacific festival held at the college hall and organised by students from Mahurangi College
Tue, 20 Sept <Church AGM> 7.30pm
Everyone is welcome to come and hear updates from our ministries and also receive the latest financial information and adopt a new budget.
CELEBRATING LIFE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jul-01 Jul-02 Jul-03 Jul-04 Jul-04 Jul-07 Jul-07 Jul-09 Jul-14 Jul-20 Jul-22 Jul-24 Jul-25 Jul-27 Jul-28
Alison Heckler Eria Teteti Tycey Feleti Dawn Cory Helen Dalziell Saloni Fine Pale Vaotangi Anthony Macleod Tireta Biremon Rudy Saleupolu Taylor Reddell Peter Tunnicliffe Tunoa Feleti John Lewington Beeba Tebau-Amuera
Aug-02 Aug-05 Aug-10 Aug-10 Aug-16 Aug-17 Aug-20 Aug-21 Aug-24 Aug-25 Aug-27 Aug-28 Aug-29 Aug-30 Aug-31 Aug-31
Akoia Teakin Robert Vivian Michelle Saleupolu Juanita Anderson Yuka Robertson Shirley Feleti Martha Farmer Pam Smith Josiah Armstrong Luca Michaud Jacob Pangilinan-Nunn Lynne Melville Fritz Husselmann Neleta Lanyon Rebecca Boyce Bruce Quinn
If we missed your birthday, or you want to announce happy news, make some prayer requests or simply want to give us some feedback on the newsletter, please email Hana (hana@mahu.org.nz).
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NOTICES Seeking hosts and leaders for the next Alpha course! We are planning another Alpha course towards the end of this year and would love to have more people from the congregation involved. Please contact David (david@mahu.org.nz) if you are interested in helping this life changing ministry opportunity.
Volunteers needed for Heartbeat Christian Store! Heartbeat Christian Store is looking for more volunteers to join this amazing ministry into our community! If you have a few hours spare a week or a month to join our team, Janine would love to hear from you! Text or call Janine on 0274483986
Online Prayer Room Online Prayer Room is for anyone who would like someone to pray with personally and confidentially with them about any matter at all. Contact prayer@mahu.org.nz or ring Barbara at 021 255 0274.
Donation of items to Church As we have slowly started the process of decluttering in preparation of moving to our new building, please contact the church regarding donation goods before bringing items to site.
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