PREACHER'S PEN
with Andrew Kelly
Fellowship is essential for growth to maturity.
Ephesians 4:15-16
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Spiritual growth does not happen in isolation.
Jesus’ plan for our individual growth is that we would minister to One another and see His whole body built up in love through serving one another.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
14 JULY // 12PM
Pumpkin Soup
Potato and Leek Soup
Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
If you have any dietary requirements please contact Erin Bigwood on 0430 382 094
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
6th July - 21st July
During the school holidays there will be no Sunday School as our teachers need a well-deserved break and time to refresh before Term 3. There will be activity sheets available by the auditorium entrance for kids to do.
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GAVIN & JANET PETERSEN
IN SA
Gavin and Janet will be at CCC services on August 4 & 11. Gavin will be speaking on the 4th August at both services 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)
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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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STAY LOGGED IN & UPDATED ON THE CHURCH APP
see attached PDF file.
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STAFF ON LEAVE
Graeme has returned from his time away and Jeff & Marg will return this coming Tuesday (9th July) and are available if you need to get into contact with them.
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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
23rd June
General offering: $2,536.90
Designated: $259.50
30th June
General offering: $1,842.10
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,792
Budgeted year to date $80,600
Actual year to date $75,381
$5219 behind budge
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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
OPEN DOORS
In our service today we will be hearing from Tim Reid who works with Open Doors Australia.
[Open Door’s] mission is to strengthen and prepare Christians living in persecution, and to mobilise the Australian church to identify with the global body of Christ.
Open Doors work in over 70 countries supporting Christians who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.
In The Field: Open Doors work through local partners and build long-term relationships in over 70 countries around the world. They partner with people who know and understand what is needed to see the church strengthened and the gospel proclaimed. Their mission is to help the local church transform their nation for Jesus.
In Australia: Open Doors partner with Christians and local churches in Australia. Your support enables believers living in some of the darkest places on Earth to be a light for Christ. Their mission is to make sure that the persecuted church is remembered in every church, every Bible study and every home.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUTH CAMP SERVICE
30TH JUNE // 10:30AM SERVICE
Next Sunday the 10:30am service will be run by Cross & Crown Youth with a focus on Camp. We will be hearing testimonies, videos, and a message from one of our Youth Leaders.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
14 JULY // 12PM
Pumpkin Soup
Potato and Leek Soup
Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
If you have any dietary requirements please contact Erin Bigwood on 0430 382 094
LADIES PAMPER NIGHT
Thu 4TH July // 7.30pm // CHURCH CAFE
Calling all ladies – we are having a special night of pampering, nails (BYO nail polish), facials, foot soaks and more! Surprise supper provided by our Women’s Ministry team.
Come along and invite your friends and neighbours too.
Leah Hartwich will be sharing a short devotion at the end of the evening.
Inquiries:
Call or text Fiona 0433059222 or Julie 0452608551
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CROSS & CROWN YOUTH - CAMP REWIND
Thank you for your support of our Youth Camp at El Shaddai Camping Centre over the long weekend. We wouldn’t have been able to run the camp without your financial support and prayers. We ended up with 35 people attending camp, which was the exact number of people we needed without extra costs, and the amount of money donated by the church was enough to cover all of the extra costs.
We felt very blessed to see how the Lord provided so richly through the support of the church family at Craigmore.
We had a great time together playing messy games, giant swing, storm the lantern, an amazing race, and other activities.
We enjoyed times of worship together and being challenged in our devotion time, focusing on if we as leaders could turn back time, what we wish we knew in our Christian walk. We also ran a Q&A session on the Sunday night where the youth had the opportunity to ask questions about God and what was on their heart.
We believe the Lord really used the time away camp to impact the youth’s hearts and attitudes. We are looking forward to how what was learnt on camp will affect their lives and walks with God.
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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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STAFF ON LEAVE
Graeme Holmes is on leave from 6th June - 5th July
Jeff & Marg are away attending International Brethren Conference in Rome from 18th June - 8th July
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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
16th Jun
General offering: $1,949.30
Designated: $170
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,898
Budgeted year to date $77,500
Actual year to date $71,002
$6500 behind budget.
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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 2nd
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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 | On leave | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | On leave | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
with Jeff Spencer
Adoration
Praise God for who He is
Confession
Admit your sin and ask for God’s forgiveness in your life
Thanksgiving
Thank God for what He has done and is doing in your life.
Supplication
Bring specific requests for yourself and others in your life.
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ON LEAVE
Graeme on leave from 6th June - 5th July
Jeff & Marg away attending International Brethren Conference in Rome 18th June - 8th July
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GAVIN & JANET PETERSEN
Our missionaries, Gavin and Janet, need our help in a very specific way. Their 20 year old car is becoming unreliable and is continually requiring maintenance. Due to the very high cost of vehicles in Portugal, we are opening a Car Fund for the Petersen’s.
A target of $30,000 has been set to allow for the purchase of a reliable vehicle suitable for ministry. Donations can be sent directly to CCC's bank account or placed in our weekly offerings (mark envelope “Petersen Car Fund”).
We are also notifying AMT of this opportunity for others to support the Petersen’s but it would be an added blessing to the Petersens to see a substantial proportion come from their home church
Bank Details:
BSB: 065 137
Acct: 009 008 62
Desc: Petersen Car Fund
We thank you for your continued support of Gavin and Janet.
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THANK YOU!
from Sharon Bigwood
I would like to thank my church family for your recent prayers, messages, calls and flowers following my emergency surgery. A big thank you to those who provided us with meals whilst I was recovering, this was a wonderful (yummy) blessing to me and my family.
My recovery is going really well and your support during this time has been greatly appreciated. I give thanks to God for those He has brought to Craigmore and the personal blessing you are to me.
In Christian love Sharon Bigwood
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SONS OF KORAH
Tickets available online www.sonsofkorah.com
HAHNDORF
Friday 12th July - 7:30PM, St Michael’s Lutheran Church, Church St Hahndorf
ADELAIDE
Saturday 13th Jul - 8PM, Influencers Church, 113 Currie St, Adelaide
CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMPS (CYC)
El Shaddai Camping Centre, Wellington
Kids Camp (Age 9-12): July 9th-12th
Teens Camp (Age 13-17): July 16th-19th
For more information or to register: www.cycsa.org.au/camps
To run these camps CYC relies on volunteers to be cabin leaders. If you are interested in leading on one of these camps please contact peter@cycsa.org.au for more information.
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OFFERING
Acc. Name:
Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
PAST OFFERINGS
26th May
General offering: $3,743.40
Designated: $617.75
2nd June
General offering: $2,179.60
Designated: $1,359.05
BUDGETING
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,898
Budgeted year to date: $65, 100
Actual year to date: $60, 848
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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.
office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by June 3rd
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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 | On leave | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
with Phil Emery
Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24
As Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have the huge privilege of being able to go directly to our Heavenly Father, asking Him for the things we need. And according to this verse, we will receive what we ask for.
Thank you Lord for Your love, Your mercy and Your grace that is given freely to us everyday and thank you for the assurance we see in John 16:24, that you definitely answer our prayers.
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CRECHE HELP WANTED
As a church we run a creche during our 10:30am Family Service on Sunday mornings so that parents in the church are able to sit in and be involved in the service while our volunteers keep their babies/toddlers entertained. But, we need more volunteers to help!
If you are a youth who is 16 and older, a parent, young adult, senior, male or female, anyone who is willing and able to help out, or if you want more information about helping out, speak to Esther Meintjes at church or via message (0488 206 516), or email the church office (office@craigmorechurch.org) and we will pass on the message for you. Thank you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FUNDRAISER LUNCH
Cross & Crown Youth will be hosting a fundraiser fellowship lunch on June 2nd to help raise money for the upcoming Youth Camp.
Cost of lunch will be a gold coin per person with the opportunity to also donate towards Youth Camp.
Thank you for you support,
Cross & Crown Youth Team
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
It’s the first Thursday of the month which means it is our Women’s Fellowship Night once again.
On June 6th in the church cafe at 7:30pm come along and join us as we do a wrap up of the book of Philippians. Come for a night of inspiration and sharing.
For more information contact Fiona Emery | 0433 059 222
YOUTH CAMP
Cross & Crown Youth Camp is coming up on 7-10 June at
El Shaddai Camping Centre in Wellington.
Cost will be $100 which covers the cost of food, accomodation, and activities. To register, grab a registration form from the welcome desk and hand to any of the youth leaders, the church office, or welcome desk.
For more information, contact Andrew Kelly on 0430 147 927 or the Church Office on 8255 5668.
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YOUTH CAMP DONATIONS
Running a camp is an amazing opportunity to build deeper relationships with the youth, however, it does come with it’s costs. The camp cost is $100 this year, but in reality it does end up costing more than that. In order to keep the costs down for the youth who want to come we are looking for anyone who would be willing to donate towards the running of youth camp this year.
If you would like to donate towards please put in an envelope and place in the offering OR transfer to the Church Account and change the description to ‘YC Donation’
Thank you for your support, Cross & Crown Youth Leaders
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WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN STICKERS
If you shop at Woolworths and don’t already have a school you are donating the stickers towards, please bring them into the church and put them into the box at the Welcome desk.
As we are connected to Hope Christian College we will be donating the stickers to the school so they are able to redeem the stickers for new school equipment.
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OFFERING
Acc. Name:Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
PAST OFFERINGS
28th April
General offering: $3,167.25 Designated: $170
5th May
General offering: $3,177.10 Designated: $30
12th May
General offering: $3,159.85 Designated: $50
19th May
General offering: $2,478
Designated: $470
BUDGET
Budgeted average weekly offering: $3,100
Actual average weekly offering: $2,898
Budgeted year to date: $65, 100
Acutal year to date: $60, 848
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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.
office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by June 3rd
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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
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
God desires us to be a community who seek His face together because He longs to bless us with His presence and provide for our every need.
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Today, we celebrate our mother’s and everything they’ve done for us. We also celebrate the women in our church today and the impact that they have made on our lives, whether a mother figure, a mentor, or a close friend.
There will be an opportunity to get a photo with these women in your life after the service near the church cafe. Look for Sarah Bigwood and Ashleigh Barnes.
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HANDS & FEET
Every Wednesday in the church cafe Hands & Feet ministry are holding a food distribution from 9am - 10am. Simply come to the church to collect any food you need.
Open to everyone!
For more information contact Shayne Higgins on 0414 691 960
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UPCOMING EVENTS
GRACE CONFERENCE
Grace Conference is an annual day conference for women from 13 years old, held on Saturday, 25th May from 8:30am to 3:15pm at Concordia College, Highgate.
Each session includes worship through music, followed by a teaching session by Suzie Smith and Wendy Lin. Morning tea and lunch are fully catered (including dietary options as registered) and are a great opportunity to mingle, discuss and debrief. Grace Conference also hosts over 20 workshops, led by women invited to share on a variety of topics. This year there is also seperate Grace Girls sessions (ages 13-18) with their own speaker, Kate Stace, and workshops catered to them.
For more information and registrations head to
graceconference.org.au
CROSS & CROWN YOUTH CAMP
Cross & Crown Youth Camp is coming up on 7-10 June at El Shaddai Camping Centre in Wellington.
Cost will be $100 which covers the cost of food, accomodation, and activities. To register, grab a registration form from the welcome desk and hand to any of the youth leaders, the church office, or welcome desk.
For more information, contact Andrew Kelly on 0430 147 927 or the Church Office on 8255 5668.
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OFFERING
Acc. Name:Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
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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.
office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 20 May.
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PASTORS & ELDERS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | On leave | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | On leave | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
The Bible (Scriptures or the Word of God) is the most remarkable book ever written. The writing was done by about 40 men of several countries and many occupations. They wrote over a period of about 1500 years and in 3 languages (Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek). Yet the Bible is a well-organised unity with one great theme and central Figure - Jesus Christ. All of this would be impossible unless the Bible had one supreme Author - and it did - the Holy Spirit of God. "for prophecy (Scripture) never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit" II Peter 1:21
Abraham Lincoln, who was responsible for abolishing slavery in U.S. and was its greatest president, said this about the Bible
"I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Saviour of the World is communicated to us through this Book...All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are to be found portrayed in it"
The Word of God has power (Hebrews 4:12), it is able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (II Timothy 3:15) and through it the child of God can grow and be eternally blessed. Don't let it gather dust on a shelf. Read it, study it, hear it, memorise it and meditate on it. The great evangelist Dwight L. Moody once said "The Scriptures were not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives".
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CRECHE HELP WANTED
As a church we run a creche during our 10:30am Family Service on Sunday mornings so that parents in the church are able to sit in and be involved in the service while our volunteers keep their babies/toddlers entertained.
But, we need more volunteers to help!
If you are a youth who is 16 and older, a parent, young adult, senior, anyone who is willing and able to help out, or if you want more information about helping out, speak to Esther Meintjes at church or via message (0488 206 516), or email the church office (office@craigmorechurch.org) and we will pass on the message for you.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ADELAIDE MEN'S CONVENTION
Adelaide Men’s Convention (AMC) is on Saturday, 11th of May from 9:30am to 4:00pm, at Concordia College, Highgate.
Adelaide Men’s Convention is an annual day of blessing, encouragement and Scripture-based teaching, which will be led by Greg Lee. The desire is to help men grow strong in the Lord Jesus, to see men giving God-honouring leadership in marriage, family, church, work and community, to encourage men’s ministry in the local church and to see men winning men for Christ.
For cost information and registrations go to: adelaidemensconvention.org
GRACE CONFERENCE (WOMEN)
Grace Conference is an annual day conference for women from 13 years old, held on Saturday, 25th May from 8:30am to 3:15pm at Concordia College, Highgate.
Each session includes worship through music, followed by a teaching session by Suzie Smith and Wendy Lin. Morning tea and lunch are fully catered (including dietary options as registered) and are a great opportunity to mingle, discuss and debrief. Grace Conference also hosts over 20 workshops, led by women invited to share on a variety of topics. This year there is also seperate Grace Girls sessions (ages 13-18) with their own speaker, Kate Stace, and workshops catered to them.
For cost and registrations go to graceconference.org.au
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OFFERING
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
14 April:
$2,027.25 Des: $20
24 Mar:
$2,500 Des: $27
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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.
office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 6 May.
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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 | On leave | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | On leave | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
EASTER REFLECTION
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:8-11
Jesus died on the cross for you. He wore a crown of thorns and was nailed to a tree because He loves you...and He wants to have a personal relationship with you today.
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NEWS
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
School holidays are from the 13th-28th of April. Church services will be running as usual. There won’t be any Sunday School during the holidays. Please note, the church office may be closed from 19-26 April. For any pastoral needs please contact Andrew Kelly or Sharon (0412 213 302)
EASTER SERVICES
Join us over the Easter weekend as we reflect on the death and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Good Friday Service
April 19th, 9:30am
Resurrection Sunday Service April 21st, 9am and 10:30am
(No Sunday School)
HANDS & FEET
Food distribution
Every Wednesday at 9am in the church cafe.
Open to everyone
Contact Shayne Higgins 0414 691 960 for more information
HOW TO USE CHURCH APP
Attached to this weeks bulletin is a 'How To' for the church app. It will get you started in setting up the app so you can stay up to date on the latest sermons, news, and upcoming events. Click on the pdf link (down the bottom if you are using the app already), or underneath the 'Bulletin' picture at the top of the page if you are on the web)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ADELAIDE MEN'S CONVENTION
Adelaide Men’s Convention (AMC) is on Saturday, 11th of May from 9:30am to 4:00pm, at Concordia College, Highgate.
Adelaide Men’s Convention is an annual day of blessing, encouragement and Scripture-based teaching, which will be led by Greg Lee. The desire is to help men grow strong in the Lord Jesus, to see men giving God-honouring leadership in marriage, family, church, work and community, to encourage men’s ministry in the local church and to see men winning men for Christ.
Registrations are now open at adelaidemensconvention.org Early bird prices close 16th April
GRACE CONFERENCE
Grace Conference is an annual day conference for women from 13 years old, held on Saturday, 25th May from 8:30am to 3:15pm at Concordia College, Highgate.
Each session includes worship through music, followed by a teaching session by Suzie Smith and Wendy Lin. Morning tea and lunch are fully catered (including dietary options as registered) and are a great opportunity to mingle, discuss and debrief. Grace Conference also hosts over 20 workshops, led by women invited to share on a variety of topics. This year there is also seperate Grace Girls sessions (ages 13-18) with their own speaker, Kate Stace, and workshops catered to them.
Registrations are open at graceconference.org.au Early bird prices close 5th May
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OFFERING
To put money electronically in the offering:
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church
BSB: 065 137
Acc: 009 008 62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
LAST TWO WEEKS:
31 MARCH: $1,832.15 Des: $20
7 APRIL: $3,434 Des: $20
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BE PRAYING FOR...
SARAH & SOLOMON GEORGE
Congratulations to Sarah and Solly as they got married on April 13th. Be praying for them as they enter this new stage of life together and figure out life as a married couple with God as their foundation. Also, be praying for safety while they are away on their honeymoon.
ANNETTE BOWERS
Be in prayer for Annette Bowers as she recovers from surgery to remove a cyst from her brain on Wednesday. Pray there be no complications hindering her recovery, that God as the Great Healer would restore her to good health. Pray for Matt and the family as they care for Annette over the coming weeks, and that they may know God’s peace and comfort through this time.
ALAN BRYANT
Continue to pray for Alan Bryant, as he mourns the passing of Joan to her eternal resting place with God. Pray he will know the comfort of God through this time and the assurance of His love and presence whilst he grieves.
BAPTISM CANDIDATES
Remember those who have been recently baptised, Mathilda Britz, Abbey Townsend, Josh Clarke, Jake Townsend, Louise Carbone, Natalia Bates and Makayla Bates.
Pray they will trust in God anew, that they will lean on Him at times of uncertainty and for guidance. That they will stand strong in the armour of God against any attacks the evil one would place about them.
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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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BULLETIN CONTACT DETAILS
Church Office l office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by 22 April.
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PASTOR & ELDER CONTACT DETAILS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | On leave | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | On leave | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
PREACHER'S PEN | PASTOR ANDREW KELLY
ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
“For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
New life in Christ is one of complete transformation; of death to sin and self, to life under the lordship of Christ. Our lives are no longer lived for ourselves, but for the one who died for us and was raised again.
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NEWS
ON LEAVE
Two of our Pastors will be taking leave over the next month.
Jeff Spencer will be on long service leave until 5th May
Phil Emery will be on leave from 11th April until 5th May
Please feel free to contact one of the other elders for any pastoral needs (contact details at the bottom of the page)
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EASTER SERVICES
Join us over the Easter weekend as we reflect on the death and glorious ressurection of Jesus Christ.
Good Friday Service - April 19th, 9:30am
Resurrection Sunday Service - April 21st, 9am and 10:30am (No Sunday School)
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TRANSFORM THE NATIONS
On March 24th we had the privilege of hearing from Geoff and Gloria from ‘Transform the Nations’ and the missions work that they do in Nepal, Myanmar, and India. Their work includes rescue and safe housing for children, homes for abused women, children and babies, as well as rescue, prevention, and rehabilitation education, amongst a range of other things.
Please pray for this ministry as they work with the underprivileged, abandoned, and rejected people of these countries.
For more information go to www.transformthenations.org
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EVENTS
ADELAIDE MEN'S CONVENTION
Adelaide Men’s Convention (AMC) is on Saturday, 11th of May from 9:30am to 4:00pm, at Concordia College, Highgate.
Adelaide Men’s Convention is an annual day of blessing, encouragement and Scripture-based teaching, which will be led by Greg Lee. The desire is to help men grow strong in the Lord Jesus, to see men giving God-honouring leadership in marriage, family, church, work and community, to encourage men’s ministry in the local church and to see men winning men for Christ.
Registrations are now open at adelaidemensconvention.org
Early bird prices close 16th April
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Daylight savings so don’t forget to turn your clocks backward 1 hour on Saturday the 6th of April and enjoy the extra hour of sleep before church on Sunday morning.
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HANDS & FEET
Food distribution every Wednesday from 9-10am in the church cafe.
Open to everyone
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OFFERING
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church | BSB: 065-137 | Acc. No: 009-008-62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
17 MAR - $2,181.95, Des: $120
24 MAR - $2,900.80, Des: $70
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio or submit a prayer request in the app.
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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BULLETIN CONTACT DETAILS
Church Office | office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by COB 18 March.
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PASTOR + ELDER CONTACT DETAILS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | On Leave until May 5th | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | On Leave until May 5th | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 8255 2265
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical | 0422 244 584
PREACHER'S PEN | PASTOR JEFF SPENCER
Assurance of Salvation
And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
- 1 John 5:11-12 ESV
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NEWS
JOAN BRYANT
Joan Bryant went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, 3 March. A celebration of her life took place on Friday. Please be in prayer for Alan during this time.
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FAREWELL TO THE BLIESCHKE FAMILY
Please pray for Josh, Ali and Evelyn Blieschke as they head to the USA to serve at Camp Ch-Yo-Ca, a Christian youth camp in Louisiana.
Josh will be finishing up in the church office on Friday, 15 March, and the family’s last Sunday of fellowship with us will be on 17 March.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR OPEN DAY AT HCC
Hope Christian College’s biannual Open Day is coming up on Wednesday, 27 March. The college has asked if we could supply some volunteers to help run the canteen stand for the evening.
If you would like to register to volunteer, or if you’d like to find out more information, speak to Pastor Phil Emery.
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EVENTS
FORBIDDEN OBEDIENCE - OPEN DOORS EVENT
Smuggling Faith To The Millions - From China to Iraq, North Korea to India, hear stories of radical obedience from a man who dared to serve the persecuted church. Join Open Doors Australia for a night of prayer and praise as they explore the realities of living a bold faith in the face of suffering.
Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start, Thurs, 14 March, Influencers Adelaide City Church, 113 Currie Street. This is a free event.
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BAPTISM SERVICES
We are having two baptism services in the coming weeks, on 17 March and 31 March during the 10:30am service. If you are thinking about being baptised, please speak to one of the pastors.
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CYC EL SHADDAI OPEN DAY
El Shaddai Camping Centre on Saturday, 23 March from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Lunch will be provided as well as an afternoon of Fun and Fellowship.
Pack your bathers and towels as the pool will be open. Make sure you have closed in shoes/sneakers if you want to participate in site activities.
Please RSVP to Derylee Byrne (8572 7262) if you plan on attending for catering purposes.
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OFFERING
Acc. Name: Craigmore Christian Church | BSB: 065-137 | Acc. No: 009-008-62
Description: Offering (Include name of person/ministry if designated gift)
24 Feb - $2835.30, Des: $45
3 Mar - $3488.50, Des: $170
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For prayer requests, please contact Annette Porrovecchio or submit a prayer request in the app.
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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BULLETIN CONTACT DETAILS
Church Office | office@craigmorechurch.org
Items for inclusion in the next Bulletin are required by COB 18 March.
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PASTOR + ELDER CONTACT DETAILS
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 8255 2265
Ian Rowbottom | Elder (on leave) | 0422 244 584