Welcome to Encounter Christian Centre
Brent & Patricia Douglas
Come and join us this week at one of our meetings. We are a friendly church that loves the presence and power of the living God. Encounter has a ministry to the nation of New Zealand, the city of Auckland and the community of Avondale.

We meet each Sunday at 10am and 6:30pm at 495 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland. ( map )
This Week at Encounter
At our 10am and 6:30pm services there will be opportunity to receive prayer at each meeting, and you are invited to join us for coffee afterwards.
Saturday Belongings - 20 March
Have you recently joined us at Encounter? Come and find out more about this great church and meet some of the leaders. Belongings runs from 9:30am to 12:30 with a break for morning tea. We will share some important information about the history of Encounter, what we believe, what makes us unique, and how you can find your place in the church. Please let us know you will be coming so we can plan catering - Phone Ian and Judi on 09-627 2077.
Friday 7.30pm “Dynamic Encounter”
Hosted by Wayne Curham at Encounter office upstairs next to Brent’s Office We believe God for a breakthrough anointing, for healing and deliverance.  Last week was a powerful meeting with the demonstration of Gods  healing power. All welcome.
Thursday Night Church
Starting 4th March 2010 Powerful Worship, life changing messages, Holy Spirit Ministry, Fantastic Café. Invite friends and family who can’t do Sundays. Contact the office for more info or register your interest to assist in the service.
MDS
The live-streaming for the Ministry Development School began successfully last week. Brent wishes to thank all who made such an effort to see this happen. Registered participants can view the recordings of the sessions here . (Login and Password required)
Encounter Messages Online
RSS Feed Video of preaching at Encounter is now available for online viewing, This week we have added the two messages from Pastor Kevin Loo. Click here to view the list of videos available.
7 March 2010 Morning Meeting Pastor Mike Connell
4 March 2010 Being One Pastor Bevan Herangi

Listen online or download older messages from the past few years. Or you can subscribe to our podcast in iTunes. Our most recent additions are:
Church News
Our church bulletin is published weekly and you can receive it regularly by email . To receive a copy by email each week please request it from the church office .
Encounter Music on iTunes!
iTunes Our latest album "Another Day" was recorded LIVE at Encounter Christian Centre and Breakthrough Youth Conference in 2007. The songs are inspired for Breakthrough praise and worship.
Another Day is now available from the iTunes Store. From anywhere in the world you can purchase individual tracks (NZ$1.79) or the whole album (NZ$17.99). Pass the word to your friends! Click here to take you straight to the album and listen to the sample tracks or to download the iTunes application for free..
Coming Up…
  • 14 March 2010 - 10.00am Pastor Barry Kirkley, 6:30pm Pastor Bevan Herangi
  • 20 March 2010 - 9:30am Belongings
  • 21 March 2010 - 10.00am "The Lord's Supper", 6:30pm Evening meeting
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