PREACHER'S PEN
Jeff Spencer
I was reading in 1 Peter 4 on suffering and found verse 1 a challenge:"He who has suffered is done with sin.”
How is this so?
Perhaps it is because when we go through suffering, life is no longer able to gratify us through indulgence in its distractions. When circumstances rob us of fulfillment we are driven to search for it elsewhere.
This was the experience of whoever wrote Ps 73. In verse 25 and 26 he asks God, "Who do I have other than you in heaven? And there isn't anything, anywhere on earth that I need or want in life other than you!"
If you are struggling under some overwhelming trial at the moment, it just may be that this is exactly the place of enduring fullfillment that God is seeking to bring you to through what you are suffering... It reminds me of a poem that has always arrested me:
When God wants to drill a man,
And thrill a man,
And skill a man
When God wants to mold a man
To play the noblest part;
When He yearns with all His heart
To create so great and bold a man
That all the world shall be amazed,
Watch His methods, watch His ways!
How He ruthlessly perfects
Whom He royally elects!
How He hammers him and hurts him,
And with mighty blows convert him;
Into trial shapes of clay which
Only God understands;
While his tortured heart is crying
And he lifts beseeching hands!
How He bends but never breaks
When his good He undertakes;
How He uses whom He chooses,
And which every purpose fuses him;
By every act induces him
To try His splendor out-
God knows what He’s about.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
The first Women’s Fellowship Evening for 2020 is Thursday March 5th in the Church Cafe at 7:30pm. Come along for a fun ‘Get to Know You’ Night and devotion. Hope to see you there!
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OFFERING
16TH FEB
General offering: $3,317.80
Designated: $50
23RD FEB
General offering: $2,781.80
Designated: $50
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,993
Budgeted year to date: $20,300
Actual year to date: $21,163
TO GIVE...
BANK TRANSFER
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR in the offering bag
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 10th March
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
As we press into our study of John's first epistle he tells us that the foundation of his message is that God is Light and that in Him there is no darkness at all.
It seems obvious that the pure righteousness of God's holy character has some very powerful implications for us, if we want to live in fellowship with Him. The result is an unavoidable conflict between the sin that inevitably rises up within us to challenge the life that is birthed within us as the children of God in Christ.
If we are to enjoy a deep abiding sense of assurance of our salvation in Christ, if we are to maintain integrity in our profession, and if we are to fully be the expression of God's love to a world that is lost and fallen, then the reign of sin in our hearts must be broken and banished.
This is what it means to walk in the light. John's aim is to help us find that plane of living. Let's be open to hiw God wants to do that in each of us.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, March 1st - 12:30pm @ Harry Bowey Reserve
BYO Lunch, chairs, & sports gear
Water & Cordial will be provided
LADIES CRAFT
Ladies Craft mornings were started by Leila Lydeamore & Rosemary Chapman and have been running for 37 years.
Most of the ladies who currently attend are non-church goers, so it is a good opportunity to share the gospel as well as craft.
If there are any ladies that would like to join us, to either teach a new craft or learn one, you would be very welcome.
Meetings are on Thursday mornings and our first meeting this year will be on Thursday, 20th February at 10am to plan our activities for the year.
For any further information, please contact Beth Rowbottom on 8255 2648
CROSS & CROWN YOUTH
See attached - Term 1 Calendar
Fridays, 7-9:30pm, $2
Year 7-12
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WANT TO BE BAPTISED?
If you would like to be baptised please speak to one of our pastors; Jeff, Phil or Andrew, to organise your baptism and preparation. We are hoping to have a baptism service in the near future.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT JAKE & SARAH
Keep Jake & Sarah in your prayers as they prepare for marriage & enter this next phase in life.
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OFFERING
2ND FEB
General offering: $2,856.35
Designated: $120
9TH FEB
General offering: $4,004.25
Designated: $0
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,974
Budgeted year to date: $18,600
Actual year to date: $17,846
TO GIVE...
DIRECT DEBIT
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR in the offering bag
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 24th February
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Holiday Service Times
Christmas Eve - 7:00PM
Christmas Day - 9:30AM
Sunday Dec 22nd - 9th Feb - One Service at 10AM
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NO CRECHE
There will be no creche services on the 29th of Dec or the 5th of January, sorry for any inconvenience!
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OFFERING
1ST DECEMBER
General offering: $3,146.40
Designated: $50
8TH DECEMBER
General offering: $2,355.45
Designated: $0
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,806
Budgeted year to date: $155,000
Actual year to date: $140,308
TO GIVE...
DIRECT DEBIT
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR in the offering bag
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 13th January
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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STAFF ON LEAVE
Phil Emery
30th Dec - Jan 10th
Andrew Kelly
30th Dec - 10th Jan
Sharon Bigwood
30th Dec - 14th Jan
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN - TRUE WORTH
MURRAY LYDEAMORE
Occasionally Leila and I watch Antiques Roadshow on TV – and no, it is not an old age reality show!!
Owners of a wide range of very old, and often well worn, items bring them to be examined and valued by experts. We are astounded with the valuation placed upon these once treasured but now , in many cases, very second hand goods.
Works of art by world renowned painters of a former era, that once were acclaimed as they hung in galleries, are presented faded and often damaged. To the onlookers there is nothing about the painting that captures their attention, but, under the gaze of the expert its history is disclosed and value declared. The expert knows that, in the hands of the right person, with careful attention this painting could be restored to its former glory.
As we, over recent Sundays have viewed our true worth , we were reminded from Scripture that Adam and Eve were the pinnacle of God’s creative genius. “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them..” Gen 1:27
Our own experience tells us that that original, perfect creation has been marred and flawed. Despite self effort, and New Year resolutions, the damage on lives lived independently of God is so evident. We needed someone to take us from that damaged state and restore us to our original design and purpose. “ A new creation…” 2 Cor5:17 is how the Bible describes it.
A loving God and His Son Jesus are the creative geniuses with all who commit themselves to His skilled hands. Paul describes true followers of Jesus in this way- “For we are God’s masterpiece..” Ephesians 2:10
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PRAYER MORNING
7TH DECEMBER // 9:00 - 10:30AM
We will be meeting this Saturday morning as a church to pray for our church, church ministries, leadership, HCC, and the community around us.
Your prayer and our prayers together are absolutely vital to the life and ministry of our church
There will be a time of coffee & fellowship after the prayer time
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OFFERING
3RD NOVEMBER
General offering: $3,040
Designated: $40
10TH NOVEMBER
General offering: $2767.40
Designated: $75
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,824
Budgeted year to date: $142,600
Actual year to date: $129,904
TO GIVE...
DIRECT DEBIT
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR in the offering bag
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 21st October
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
WITH ANDREW KELLY
The ultimate test of our faith
We can be prone to measure our commitment to the Lord in a number of ways that are not necessarily true expressions of our faith. It is possible to gain great knowledge of God’s word without really knowing Him. We can spend our lives doing good works without ever truly serving God. We could give all our possessions to the poor without ever actually giving our lives to our Lord.
The Apostle John makes it clear that the ultimate test of our faith is not our knowledge, our works, or our generosity. The ultimate evidence of our faith is love from obedience. God’s unchanging, sacrificial, life giving love revealed in Jesus Christ, displayed in the lives of his redeemed people.
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. [1 John 4:7-11]
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SUNDAY SCHOOL IS ON THE MOVE
The new building is finished! Which means that Sunday School now has a designated room just for them and will be used from the start of Term 4, (20th October). Sign in/out will be in the same place for now at the entrance to the auditorium. The new building has carpeted areas, a lino area, a kitchen, toilets, and a secure outdoor play area. It will be a great place for our children's ministry.
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HOPE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OPEN DAY
TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER @ HCC
3:30-7:00PM
Come along and enjoy Hope Christian College Open Day. Meet our friendly staff as you browse our classrooms and displays.
Open classrooms •College tours • Musical items • Science activities • Home Economics • Tech Studies • Art displays Japanese display • Sports and games • Playgroup (age 0-4) Jumping castle • Petting zoo • Side shows • Coffee van • Food court
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CAROLS IN THE CAFE
SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER, 5PM ONWARDS
Sunday School Nativity, Sausage Sizzle, Live Music, Kids Activities, Sing-a-long Carols, Gifts stalls, family fun, Bazinga Balloons, & more
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FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
27TH OCTOBER // CHURCH CAFE
Who doesn’t love some Butter Chicken & Vegetarian Korma?! Come along on the 27th for a great time of food & fellowship.
If you have any dietary requirements please contact Erin Bigwood on 0430 382 094
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OFFERING
TO GIVE
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
PAST OFFERINGS
29th September
General offering: $2,834.45
Designated: $0
25th August
General offering: $2,871.90
Designated: $150
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,805
Budgeted year to date: $127,100
Actual year to date: $115,005
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 21st October
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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STAFF ON LEAVE
Sharon Bigwood will be on leave from October 18th - November 9th on a well deserved break.
Please contact the church office on 8255 5668 if you need anything.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
ACTS 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Filipino Cookery Night with Remy
September 5th // 7:30PM // Church Cafe
All Ladies are welcome to come along and enjoy a delicious evening
Gold coin donation to help cover costs of food.
For inquiries contact Fiona Emery or Julie Gent.
SATURDAY PRAYER & EVANGELISM WORKSHOP
// September 7th //
8:30-9:30 [Prayer Time]
10:00-11:30 [Evangelism Workshop]
There will be a time of coffee & fellowship
between the prayer time and evangelism workshop
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COMING UP SOON
COMBINED BRETHREN CHURCHES OF SA CONFERENCE
FREE EVENT
14th Sept // 1:30-5:30pm // Church@Paravista
Arthur Roderick will be speaking about "The Challenges Facing the Church today"
There will also be a mission offering going towards the 'Romanian Gypsy Church Project"
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FREE BOOKS
Jack and Thora Gow would like to offer (free of charge!!) the following books to anyone who might be interested.
If you are interested, please see Jack or Thora and they will bring the book/books to Craigmore.
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OFFERING
TO GIVE
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
PAST OFFERINGS
18th August
General offering: $2,033.30
Designated: $50
25th August
General offering: $2,280.75
Designated: $100
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $105,400
Actual average weekly offering: $96,122
Budgeted year to date: $3,100
Actual year to date: $2,287
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 9th September
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
The Essentials of the Gospel
Jeff Spencer
1. God has revealed Himself first in creation, and also in the gospel.
[Romans 1:16-20]
2. Because all mankind rejected their Creator, and replaced Him with creation instead, God gave man up to his deluding sinful choices.
[Romans 1:21-32; 3:9-10,23]
3. Man is condemned for rejecting the truth, that God intends to lead him repentance.
[Romans 1:18; 2:4-6; 6:23]
4. In love Christ died for us substitutionally, bearing our judgment to make us right with God
[Romans 3:21-26; 5:8-9; 8:1, 33-34]
5. Salvation and justification is not by works but by faith in Jesus Christ.
[Romans 3:20-28; 4:3-5, 23-25; 5:1]
6. Eternal life is through our union with Christ and our life in Him, in the same way death and sin came through our natural life in Adam.
[Romans 5:10, 12, 15-21]
7. Sin’s power and the condemnation of the law are broken through our sharing in Christ’s death
[Romans 6:3; 7:4, 6]
8. In Christ we are also raised to new life with the power to live right.
[Romans 6:4-6, 8, 22; 8:2-4]
9. This salvation is promised to anyone who in realisation of the bankruptcy of their own works, calls out in believing faith to the Lord Jesus as Lord.
[Romans 9:30-33; 10:9-13; 12:1-2]
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JORDEN ANBERLIN LOUISE BIGWOOD
Our church family has recently grown by one!
Welcome Jorden Anberlin Louise Bigwood to the world.
Born Monday 5th August, 10:32am
Weighing 3.1kg, 6lb 8oz
Measuring 47cm
Praise God for healthy baby & healthy mum. Keep praying for Erin & Corey as they settle into their new life as parents.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FATHER'S DAY PHOTOS
On Father's Day there will be an opportunity to get your picture taken after church in the cafe with the important men in your life, whether father, brother, mentor, or even grab an update of your family photo.
Sarah Bigwood & Ash Barnes will be running the photos, so keep an eye out for them if you're interested.
Photos are free and will be emailed out by Monday.
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP EVENING
Filipino Cookery Night
September 5th // 7:30PM // Church Cafe
All Ladies are welcome to come along and enjoy a delicious evening
Gold coin donation to help cover costs of food.
For inquiries contact Fiona Emery or Julie Gent.
OVERCOMER
The most anticipated faith film of 2019, created by the Kendrick brothers (Fireproof, Courageous, War Room).
Overcomer has a valuable message for the Church based on the book of Ephesians, its theme is ‘Identity in Christ’. It asks the question:
What do you allow to define you?
In selected cinemas from August 22nd
Screening information: overcomermovie.com.au
SATURDAY PRAYER & EVANGELISM WORKSHOP
September 7th
8:30-9:30 [Prayer Time]
10:00-11:30 [Evangelism Workshop] (More details to come)
There will be a time of coffe & fellowship between the prayer time and evangelism workshop
COMBINED BRETHREN CHURCHES OF SA CONFERENCE
FREE EVENT
14th Sept // 1:30-5:30pm // Church@Paravista
Arthur Roderick will be speaking about "The Challenges Facing the Church today"
There will also be a mission offering going towards the 'Romanian Gypsy Church Project"
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OFFERING
TO GIVE
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
PAST OFFERINGS
4th August
General offering: $3,210.05
Designated: $940
11th August
General offering: $3,118.10
Designated: $150
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,851
Budgeted year to date: $102,300
Actual year to date: $94, 089
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by Aug 26th
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PETERSENS - 25 YEARS
Today we welcome Gavin and Janet Petersen to share with us about their mission work in Portugal and Brazil.
We will also celebrate after the service their 25th “anniversary”, as 25 years ago on the 4th of August 1994 they flew out to Brazil to begin their work in the mission field.
CAR FUND UPDATE
Praise the Lord for the gifts received so far for the Petersen car fund. There is a progress update on the noticeboard and details of how to contribute (in case you missed the first notice).
Email Stephen Griffith with any questions (stephendg@hotmail.com)
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OVERCOMER
The most anticipated faith film of 2019, created by the Kendrick brothers (Fireproof, Courageous, War Room).
Overcomer has a valuable message for the Church based on the book of Ephesians, its theme is ‘Identity in Christ’. It asks the question:
What do you allow to define you?
In selected cinemas from August 22nd
Screening information: overcomermovie.com.au
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OFFERING
TO GIVE
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
PAST OFFERINGS
21st July
General offering: $2,791.30
Designated: $300.50
28th July
General offering: $3127.75
Designated: $50
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,822
Budgeted year to date $89,900
Actual year to date $81,842
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by July 16th
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
with Jeff Spencer
But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning. [John 15:26-27]
What does the Holy Spirit testify about Chirst?
1)He is bound to be faithful to the purpose of the one who has sent him.
2)He is the Spirit of truth. No matter if it is uncomfortable or unpopular he cannot compromise or withhold the truth.
3)He comes fresh from the presence of a passionately burdened Father - who He knows intimately - desperate to redeem His creation)
How do you think the Holy Spirit could use the gifts he has given you to help fulfil the mission he is sent on? When do find it hardest to maintain the truth in a hostile world?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY PRAYER
AUGUST 3RD // 9:00-10:30AM
We will be meeting in the church to pray for our:
- Church
- Church ministries
- Leadership
- School
- Positive impact on this community
Your prayer and our prayers together are absolutely vital to the life and ministry of our Church!
(There will be a time of coffee and fellowship after the prayer time)
PETERSEN'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCH
AUGUST 4TH // 12PM
Gavin and Janet will be at CCC services on August 4 & 11. Gavin will be speaking on the 4th August and we will be having a fellowship lunch together. This happens to be a special day for them as they flew out to Brazil on 4th August, 1994. Please plan to join us in celebrating their 25th “Anniversary” with them!
CAR FUND UPDATE
Praise the Lord for the gifts received so far for the Petersen car fund. There is a progress update on the noticeboard … and details of how to contribute (in case you missed the first notice). Email Stephen with any questions (stephendg@hotmail.com)
WOMEN'S MINISTRY EVENT
1ST AUGUST // 7:30PM // CHURCH CAFE
We have a guest speaker from Rahab Ministries to share about the work they do reaching out to girls caught in the sex trade in Adelaide. We will be collecting small items ($2-$3) for Rahab Ministries to take as a way to show the girls that they care e.g. hand cream, nail polish, candles, make up etc.
Any questions please contact Fiona Emery 0433 059 222 or Kymberley Brooks 0406 947 226
WATCH THIS SPACE...
Upcoming Women’s Fellowships will include a Filipino Cookery Night, Ladies Overnight Retreat and a Movie Night. More details coming...
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BOOK DONATIONS
The creche is looking for donations of Bible Story books for toddlers. If anyone has any Bile story books they are willing to donate, please bring them into the church.
There will be a box at the welcome desk to collect them.
Thank you!
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OFFERING
TO GIVE
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
OR
Bring in cash to Sunday services and place in offering bag
PAST OFFERINGS
7th July
General offering: $3,351.40
Designated: $400
14th July
General offering: $3,109.20
Designated: $100
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,822
Budgeted year to date $89,900
Actual year to date $81,842
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BULLETIN INCLUSION
If you would like to submit an article to be included in the next Bulletin, please contact the church office or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by July 16th
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio.
Ph: 0413 216 722
E: amporrovecchio@gmail.com
Requests will be forwarded to the prayer chain team members to pray over. If you want your prayer request to remain confidential please let Annette know that it is for the prayer chain team only.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical