Bulletin I 9th September 2018

Bulletin l 23rd June

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)

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

Bulletin l 26 May

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