SEPT 2022
ISN 13
MAHU MONTHLY NEWS ABOUT MAHU CHURCH AND MAHU VISION TRUST
WHAT'S NEW Alpha Intro Meals Testimonies with Youth
HIGHLIGHTS Last AGM
OUR PEOPLE Roger's Vacation Food for Thought
P. 1
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
ALPHA INTRODUCTORY MEALS Our second round of Alpha Course has started with a warm invitation out to the wider community to 'come and see' what Alpha is about. The first meal event was the brunch which was held at the Church Hall of Mahurangi Presbyterian on Sat, 25th where we served bacon and eggs. We had roughly 30 people turn up from various backgrounds to share a meal, watch the first Alpha video and participate in a small Alpha discussion. The second meal event was a dinner held at the Conference Centre of Leigh Central. The owners of Leigh Central, Jasmin and Allan Macdonald have arranged with the courier service to deliver the invitation to every mailbox in town. Ham on the bone dinner was beautifully catered for and a good blend of people from Pakiri to Matakana including some complete strangers joined in to share a meal.
<Alpha Groups> Totara Park - Jean and Sue Matakana - Barb and Bronwyn Warkworth - David & Joy Kaipara - TBC Men's Group - TBC Online - Hana & Matt with Rob & Robyn Leigh - Neville, Paul, Les & Glyndyr Please continue to pray that God will continue working in the lives of these people that came along or who have been invited to the Alpha course that they will attend the course. Also, keep in mind that it is still not too late to invite your friends to do the Alpha course! Feel free to invite people or share information that is available on our website. https://mahu.org.nz/alpha-course/
There are a few people who could not make it to either meal, that are still considering doing the Alpha course. The 7 Alpha groups that have been set up are starting on the first week of October, so there is still time to invite people along to them as well.
Brunch@Church Hall
Dinner@Leigh Central
P. 2
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
DINNERS & TESTIMONIES WITH YOUTH The Youth Leaders have organised a number of those who will be sharing their personal testimonies with Jesus, with youth that are part of our regular Youth Groups. Gary and Moe both have shared their personal faith journeys with the youth on Sunday evenings fortnightly. Testimony evenings are planned to continue until the end of November where it will be celebrated with a BBQ at Pastor Nick's house on the last day. May the youths in our community be filled with blessings, and they may have the opportunity to encounter God in a personal way.
P. 3
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
LAST AGM UNDER THE STEEPLE The 20th of September, 2022 marked a historical day as Karen Jones had put it. The very last AGM meeting was held in our heritable building of Mahurangi Presbyterian Church with the iconic red steeple on the hill. This year's AGM was extra special especially considering last year's lockdowns prevented us from having an inperson AGM. Staff had the opportunity to share parts of their service for the people for God. The legacy of the edifice of Mahurangi Presbyterian Church was started by Rev. David Bruce until Rev. Robert McKinney from Ireland officially began his fulltime tenure in 1856. The building was always referred to as St. Columba of Warkworth along with other church buildings Mahurangi Presbyterian had such as St. Andrews and the late church building that used to be erected in Mahurangi East before it was destroyed in a storm in the 1990's. The church will draw the curtain on the tradition of holding AGMs in the St. Columbo building after marking its 166th year since its inception. Many people have come and gone, but it has been evident that God has always led the way as we centered around Him. As we look to entering the new era of new beginnings as a congregation, it is important to pause to commemorate and honour the heritage and the sacrifices that have been made to get thus far as well as to uphold hope and faith in God's plans for our future.
"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. " <Proverbs 19:21>
P. 4
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE BANFF TOWN FROM SULPHUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA
On September 4 I flew out of Auckland airport with my son and grandson bound for Banff, Canada. The journey included a 13 hour flight to Vancouver, a 3 hour transit at Vancouver airport, a 1.5 hour flight from Vancouver to Calgary and a 1.5 hour road trip from Calgary to Banff. It took around 25 hours From the time I left home in Warkworth to arriving in Banff. We were very glad to finally arrive at our destination and get some rest. One of the main reasons for the trip was to connect up with Rachael, Josh and Timothy again after Christine’s passing in March and to be in Banff for Timothy’s 4th Birthday. (Being present for the birthday was something Christine and I had earlier planned to do). This was the first visit to Canada for Matthew and William and it was really good to have their company as this was my first holiday trip without Christine. They were also excited to see where Rachael, Josh and Timothy (and Riffles the dog) lived and to experience the vastness of Canada compared to NZ. Other highlights of the trip to Canada were seeing animals such as bears, deer, elk, squirrels, visiting the Tyrell Dinosaur Museum at Dunheller, eating donuts and drinking coffee from Tim Hortons, DINOSAURS AT TYRELL MUSEUM
riding the zip line at Golden Skyway. We were also able to meet up with family friends who live in Calgary. I first met these friend when they came to live in my in-laws flat in Mt Eden around 1972 when I was dating Christine. On leaving Canada we had a couple of days in Los Angeles and managed a day at Universal Studios, a visit to the display of meteorites at UCLA university, and an afternoon and evening at Santa Monica Pier. A Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Restaurant meal at Santa Monica brought back special memories for me. Christine and I had eaten at Bubba Gumps in Hawaii while on holiday there around 2000. BIKING IN BANFF
BIRTHDAY FUN
P. 5
.Coming home was a different experience than usual after a trip away. I was glad my sister was at the airport to meet me and Sarah and Andy were at Sharps Road to provide a family welcome home. - Roger PS - It was a surprise to arrive home to winter type weather after experiencing the sunshine in Banff and LA and have to light the fire and put on warm clothing!!! BIRTHDAY FUN
BOO THE GRIZZLY BEAR AT KICKING HORSE
METEORITES AT UCLA
ZIP LINING
SANTA MONICA PIER
HARRY POTTER TRAIN CONDUCTOR AT UNIVERSAL
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
BUILDING UPDATE The latest video footage of the progress can be viewed on our YouTube channel here : (https://youtu.be/Q7rZgm5zqVc) We are hopeful of receiving the Stage 2 Building consent in the next few days. Meanwhile two of the major switchboards have been installed, and all the windows and door are now in place except for the large main entrance automatic glass door. Continue to pray for speedy and smooth resolutions on any outstanding issues. as well as for the safety of the people working on the building site. Also remember to include in your prayers 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.
P. 7
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CHALLENGE! -CARROT AND ORANGE SALADINGREDIENTS <4 servings> 3-4 Carrots 1 Orange Salt & Pepper, to taste
METHOD 1. Peel the carrots and grate them into a salad bowl. 2. Grate the zest from the orange over the grated carrots. 3. Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice over onto the grated carrots. 4. Add the salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Place into the fridge for a few hours and then enjoy!
OTHER TOPPING IDEAS Raisins or Sultanas Nuts & Seeds Pineapple Lemon or Lime Honey Grated Beetroot Chickpeas Herbs such as parsley or coriander
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
P. 8
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
COMING UP! Tue, 11 Oct <Pastor Nick returns> Please continue to keep him in your prayers for enjoyable but safe travels. Mon, 17 Oct <Term 4 Begins> Tue, 18-Sat, 22 Oct <Prayer Week> We will be meeting in the chapel from 8am to 9am, from Tuesday to Saturday, but if you are unable to make it, you can join us on Zoom. Fri, 28-Sat, 29 Oct <Elders Retreat> Our Elders will go on a retreat out to Leigh. Prayers for safety and wisdom would be much appreciated.
CELEBRATING LIFE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Oct-01 Oct-04 Oct-07 Oct-11 Oct-15 Oct-15 Oct-26 Oct-30 Oct-31 Oct-31
Marie Frame Moe Taboru Vaimalie (Tiiua) Biremon Bernie Donovan Julie Calvert David Young Talia Teokila Michael Smith Eunice Lanyon Bev Lewington
Nov-01 Nov-02 Nov-07 Nov-08 Nov-09 Nov-09 Nov-11 Nov-17 Nov-17 Nov-18 Nov-19 Nov-20 Nov-25 Nov-25 Nov-25 Nov-28 Nov-29
Arleigha Armstrong Sandra Olliff Jeremiah Saleupolu Marty Johnston Heather Provan Matt Robertson Joyce Turner Keira Burridge Aspen Burridge Bill Boyce Seila Feleti Jacques Robinson Helen Alexander Margaret Stoddard Joseph Saleupolu Merieti Corin-Nawaia Abiatara Biremon
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).
P. 9
SEPT 2022
ISN 13
NOTICES Annie's Bakery in Snells Beach is hiring! She is needing someone trustworthy, reliable and long-term who can help in taking orders and making coffees and shakes etc. Ideal hours are Tue-Sat 10am-2pm About 20 hours a week but could be flexible If interested, just pop in and have a chat with Annie (next to Ali's Roast).
Can you help with collecting used stamps...?
We are starting to collect for Christmas Parcels! Below are the items we wish to give in each of the Christmas parcels. Donation would be much appreciated!
Leave a margin of about 10mm (half an inch) if possible around the stamps, pop them into an envelope and give to Anne Wood.
Biscuits x 2 Boxed Chocolate x 2 Block of Chocolate x 1 Candy Canes 12pk x 1 Chips x 3 Christmas Mince Pies 6pk x 1 Coffee 100g x 1 Crackers (food) x 2 Fizzy 1.5L x 1 Jellies x 2 Juice 1L box x 2 Mayo x 1 Milo 310g x 1 Onion soup mix x 1 Raro Sachet 3pk x 1 Reduced Cream x 1 Sparkling Grape Juice x 1 Sweets / Lollies x 2 Tea 30pk x 1 Tinned Fruit Salad x 1 Tomato Sauce x 1
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
Anne Wood collects used stamps to give to the Christian Blind Mission who on-sell them for fundraising. Please collect your used stamps, the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) cleans and sells them as a fundraising opportunity.
Support for Yuko, David and their 4 children David Dai had a heart attack on Thu 6 Oct while gardening. Despite the hospital staff's valiant efforts, he was taken to heaven to be with Jesus on 11 Oct. The ceremony to celebrate his life will be held at our church hall on Sat, 22 Oct @ 11am A Givealittle page has been set up to help lighten Yuko's financial burden at this time of bereavement and loss https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-yuko-andher-lovely-children
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 We are slowly starting the process of decluttering in preparation of moving to our new building., Please contact the church regarding donation of goods before bringing items to site.
P. 10