Kia ora koutou e te whānau, Northcity Church

Issue forty eIght 2018
PerehItanga wha tekau Ma waru
             Worship | Whānau | Mission
  Loving God | Loving Each Other | Loving One Another

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,
As we draw near to Christmas day and the holiday season,
as 2018 draws to a close and the invitation of a new year is
just around the corner, what a wonderful time to find
some space, and reflect on the wonder of this season. The
babe in the manger, Eternity clothed in frail humanity, the
Word made flesh, continues to invite our surrender to
Ultimate Love, humility, hope and meaning that transcends
the commercial trappings of the season.
Why not take some time to consider how you have been
most aware of God this year, how have you been present
to Him, to others, to yourself? What are the invitations of
Holy Spirit for you, as well as for us as a church whānau, for
the upcoming year? Far more than making new year’s
resolutions, remember, the Spirit always initiates, we
simply respond to what He is already doing. So, what’s He
doing, and how might you/we respond?!

Be blessed over this season, if you are away on holiday, or
remain at home working or relaxing, let the peace of God
reign in your heart. Live from that place of peace, knowing
you are Loved, and simply love others from this posture of
grace. Looking forward to 2019 and the exciting
adventures that the river of God may bring our way!
Meri kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone

Aroha nui,                    Kororia ki te Atua i runga
                                         rawa
Donald & Janice              Maungarongo ki te Whenua
                             Whakaaro Pai ki ngā tāngata
                                        katoa
                              Glory to God in the Highest
                                    Peace on Earth
                                Good Will to All People

                Looking ahead...
 23 10am: Christmas Service: a morning of worship, carols
Dec and readings as we celebrate the birth of the King!

23 Dec -   Worship and meetings in the Whare Karakia
 13 Jan    throughout the holidays.

Sunday Service Rosters
                     23 December             30 December               6 January

Duty Group
Welcome              Sue Barrell, TBA        Sue Barrell, TBA          Raewyn &
                                                                       Wynton Bell
Host Manager Nigel Wilson                    Nigel Wilson              Rod Cameron
Tithes               Wynton Bell             Wynton Bell
Barista              Sarah Cohen             Jordy Cameron
NC Crèche            Family service
NC Kids              Family service
Thank you to those who volunteer for our service rosters each week. You are a vital part of our
 ability to function as we feel called to do. We would love to speak to anyone who feels that
  they may like to help in a rostered area. Please approach Andy or Barb in the first instance.

Please note this will be the last newsletter for the year. We will
             resume publishing newsletters on the
                       9th January 2019.

                                                      “...and so, my dear
                                                      precious Jesus, I kneel
                                                      here to pray;
                                                           to worship and adore
                                                           you, on this, your
                                                           holy birthday.”

Upcoming Northcity Events

Northcity Office Christmas Hours
        CLOSED from midday Friday 21st
                  Dec 2018
         OPEN from 9:30am Tuesday 8th
                   Jan 2019
        For pastoral emergencies, please
        call Andy Dickson - 027 337 7740

Our Christmas service this year is:

                    We will not be having a service on Christmas
                    Eve nor Christmas Day, but attached is a list
                    of other services around the area you could
                             attend if you would like to.

  Over the school holidays, Mike Gilligan will be facilitating a
   free Men’s Group open to all ages between 18 and 180.
  This group will be held from 4 - 6pm on Friday afternoons
(starting this week!) at the Northcity Café, and will be a great
  place to have a coffee and hang out with some other men.
This group is open to men from within the community as well
as those who attend Northcity. Any questions, give Mike a call
                       on 021 213 7195.

2019         19 Dec: Remembrance Service
             21 Dec: First Men’s Group with Mike
             Gilligan
             22 Dec - 7th Jan: Northcity offices closed
             23 Dec: Christmas Service
             25 Dec: Christmas Day! Cuppa and chats,
             1:30pm - 3pm
             30 Jan: Connect Groups start
             4 Feb: Open worship team meeting

SAVE THE DATE! We have booked in a family camp at
 Glenroy Lodge (Hororata) next year so lock it in your
                   diaries now!

General Northcity Notices
    Eastercamp 2019 fundraiser!
  Help Northcity Youth fundraise for Eastercamp 2019!
   Hoodies ($50) and Long Sleeve Tees ($40) available
              Order here by 10th January:
       https://goo.gl/forms/k6ny6quqlZWoblxH2

                  Arohatia – LOVE
  Te Atua | Te Tangata | Te Taiao - God | People |
                  our Environment

    Room to rent available in January
Looking for a flat for the new year? Double room available
from early/mid-January. $135 rent per week, located in
Casebrook just a 2 min drive from Northcity. Two current
flatmates. We are looking for a Christian young adult,
preferably female, can be working or studying.
If you’re interested or would like some more info, please
contact Tessa Cameron on 027 228 3772.

Job Opportunities
 at Northcity & Northgate
  Northgate: Kaiwhakahaere (Trust Manager)
Applications close on January 13, 2019 and we hope to have
made an appointment by the end of January – with an
immediate start available. Note that while the position is full
time (35 hours per week) we are happy to discuss job-
share potential for suitable candidates. Please let us know
whether a full-time or job-share option (or both) is of interest
to you.
For more info on the role and how to apply, visit http://
northgatetrust.co.nz/document/kaiwhakahaere-trust-manager
-position-description.

              Northcity: Office Manager
If you are looking for a full time role with great variety in
operations and administration functions, this might be the one
for you! You must already be eligible to work in New Zealand in
order to be considered for this role.
Applications close January 13, 2019. To download the
application form and job description, visit http://
northcity.co.nz/document/office-manager-job-description/
If you are interested, please submit your CV, cover letter and
Application Form by email to donald@northcity.co.nz.

Job Opportunities
 at Northcity & Northgate
                Northcity: Youth Pastor
If you have a heart for young people and creating cross-
generational connection, you may be interested in our new
Youth Pastor role.
Note that while this particular role is 20 hours per week, there
is the potential – for the right candidate – to add ministry
leadership and pastoral functions from other areas within
Northcity to create a full-time role. Please note within your
application whether this is of interest to you.
You must already be eligible to work in New Zealand in order
to be considered for this role.
To download the application form and job description, visit
http://northcity.co.nz/document/youth-pastor/
If you are interested, please submit your CV, cover letter and
Application Form by email to donald@northcity.co.nz.

     For those interested, please be aware that we cannot
    create a separate job description for any extra ministry/
   pastoral role until the role of Youth Pastor has been filled.

Community Notices

Home to Rent - available Jan 2019
3 bedroom home in Redwood close to local shops and a
5min drive to Northlands Mall. 2 double sized bedrooms
with the 3rd being a single room or office space. North
facing with the sun streaming into the main living areas
and views to the backyard and outdoor decking area. Heat
Pump either heats or cools the whole home well.
Driveway fits 2-3 cars and there is also off street parking.
Suitable for a small family or professionals. Zoned for
Redwood Primary School and St Bedes College. Possible to
have it furnished (this is the owners preference).
Rent $395 or near offer depending on agreement. To
enquire please email dallasandlucy2013@gmail.com or
call Dallas on 0272467361.

Glossary
We want to encourage the use and understanding of Te Reo Māori
in New Zealand and within Northcity. Here is a small glossary of Te
    Reo words and phrases used throughout our newsletters.
If you would like to contribute to this glossary or we have made an
    error, please let us know by emailing voice@northcity.co.nz

         Kia ora koutou e te        Hello family
                    whānau
                       Kōrero       Talk | Conversation
                   Aroha nui        With deep affection (used
                                    in signing off letters to
                                    friends)
                         Koha       Gift | Donation
              Whare Karakia         Prayer house
                     Tūranga        Foundation | Visit Tūranga
                                    library’s website for more
                    Ōtautahi        Christchurch
                           Kai      Food
      Kororia ki te Atua,           Glory to God, Peace on
      Maungarongo ki te             Earth, Good will to all
 whenua, Whakaaro pai ki            People.
      ngā tāngata katoa.
           Meri Kirihimete!         Merry Christmas!