RECOMMENDED TRAINING AND STUDY OPTIONS
For those wanting to find out about Jesus and real Christian living we have a range of books, videos etc at church that you can borrow and folk in the church family who would enjoy answering your questions.
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For those new Christians seeking Foundational Studies we recommend our own course
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“Foundations for new Christians”
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Followied by “The Purpose Driven Life” book by Rick Warren
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Followed by “Experiencing God” by Henry T.Blackaby and Claude V.King.
PROPHETIC SPIRITUAL GIFT TRAINING
- We will have regular input and in this area in our evening services
- We highly recommend the 6 week course “Hearing God’s Voice” led by a team from three different church’s’ and usually hosted at our church. Contact Trish Clarke on
(09) 8386035 - Rodney Francis runs monthly training days through Gospel Faith Messenger, these are very good for learning and activation go to www.gospel.org.nz or gfm@xtra.co.nz.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
- Gospel Faith Messenger - www.gospel.org.nz
- Bible College of NZ - www.cdlonline.bcnz.ac.nz
- Carey Baptist Training college. Contact the - registrar@carey.ac.nz
- Jubilee Ministries - www.jubilee.org.nz
COUNCELLING COURSES
- Dave Riddell “Living Wisdom” short courses (excellent!!) d.riddell@clear.net.nz
or Ph (03) 547 4386 - Jubilee Ministries (Christian counselling and Pastoral care) www.jubilee.org.nz click on training or Ph (04) 9391910
- Bible college of NZ www.bcnz.ac.nz/index.csm/faculties/counselling
PRE-MARRIAGE
Our pastors are skilled at giving pre-marriage counselling however two books are a huge
‘self help’ as well. They are:
- Preparing for Marriage” By Dennis Rainey &
- “Fit to be Tied” by Bill and Lynne Hybels
Both available at Christian bookstores.
TO STRENGTHEN MARRIAGE AND FOR EXTRA PRE-MARRIAGE HELP
Our pastors have training in this area.
Two exceptionally helpful books for self help are:
- The Five love languages” by Gary Chapman (questionnaires to help you discover your love language are available from Pastor Russell).
- Telling Each other the Truth” by William Backus (an outstanding book on communication)
RANUI CENTRAL
Information About the Community Facility
At Ranui we are extremely grateful for the significant support that the Waitakere Licensing Trust and A.S.B. Bank have given towards this project. These two Trusts have funded the bulk of the project, especially Waitakere Licensing Trust.
The facility has within it a commercial kitchen, a café style set up that can be divided into two rooms by a sound proof door. It has high quality sound gear built in, data projector, DVD/video player, etc. for seminars.
There is no intention to ever make a profit off this facility, but we do want to ensure that we cover costs.
Groups
Currently there are a number of groups booked into use the facility: life skill courses, parenting courses, cultural groups, music groups, youth groups, Mainly Music. etc.
To book the facilities or for a copy of our booking sheet and useful information, phone 833-7815, or email ranuibaptist@xtra.co.nz
GETTING MORE FUN AND LESS DEPT OUT OF YOUR CHRISTMAS
Russell's Hot Tips
- Expensive presents that stretch your budget are no substitute for quality time missed during the year. Don't guilt shop.
Kids remember the fun times long-term and forget what you bought very quickly. - Shopping on credit today = stress for the whole family
Tomorrow. - House swapping with a relative or a Baptist Church member
In another part of the country is a great, inexpensive way to
Holiday. - Shared holiday experiences are often cheaper and more fun.
- Who said that its not a 'real' Christmas dinner unless you
feel sick from overeating afterwards? Christmas dinners are
special but do not have to cost a whole lot more. - Avoid Crisco's for your Christmas shopping. This is the
Most expensive way to buy Christmas goodies and you will
Get products that you don't even like.
Countdown have a system where you can buy $5, 10, $20 vouchers throughout the year. If these are spent during Dec - Jan you will receive a further 5% off.
Pak N Save have a Christmas club where for every $30 of Christmas stamps you buy they give you a $2 stamp free. - Do a budget for the holidays online with sorted.org.nz
Sermon Archives
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Russell Watts - Sermon-14-2-10-On-Earth-as-it-is-in-Heaven.pdf
Russell Watts -Sermon-21-2-10-How-to-growing-your-faith-and-the-faith-of-those-around-you.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-14-3-10-Being-A-Missional-Church.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-21-3-10-Living-a-missional-lifestyle.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-28-3-10-Being-Missional-at-workand-at-school.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-4-4-10-Our-identity-in-the-world-because-of-resurrection-Sunday.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-11-4-10-The-Walls-must-come-down-Joshua-5.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-2.5.10-Galations-1.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon-9-5-10-Galatians 2.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon_23_May_10_Galatians_4_Sons_not_slaves.pdf
Russell Watts -Sermon_30_5_10_Galatians_5.pdf
Russell Watts - Sermon_13_6_10_Caring_for_Casualties_Gal_6.pdf
Weekly Prayer
Prayer Pomp
Therefore, if you are offering your gift on the altar and there remember that your brother has
something against you; leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with
your brother; then come and offer your gift. (Matt 5:23-24)
They had fallen out years ago, but he had avoided dealing with the problem. Now God was
calling him back to meet with his brother. Jacob was afraid. As he lay in his tent, he wrestled
with God. (For more of this story read Genesis 32.)
Do you have a relationship problem that needs dealing with? Perhaps, like Jacob, you are
afraid. Wrestle with God in prayer. Ask Him to show you how to best respond. Get it sorted!
He promises to bless you for doing so. Carl
My Princess I’ll provide
By Carole Soole 3 March 09
My Princess I’ll provide for you
Like a Dad is meant to do;
I’ll supply your every need
You are safe with me indeed.
All I ask is that you’ll praise
And adore me in these days.
As you lift your voice to me
I’m there for you instantly.
As you simply say my name
You will feel my touch again.
I am just a breath away
Come and dance with me today.
A happy ending is in store
Peace and joy for evermore
My princess you and I will be
Forever joined in eternity.