The abiding life of Jesus in produces joyful obedience as we see and savor Jesus as our treasure above all else - Matt Bowers
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full [John 15:9-11]
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A note from the elders to the church
Saturday 6 March
Please pray for the elders as they continue to work through the organisational chart for the church. This is a complex system due to the diversity of the corporate ministries of the church.Funding has been sought from Stewards for the auditorium upgrades and has been approved, including funds to develop the annexed portion of Yangala. This area of land will be developed for the college to use and leased to them to cover the cost of the loan.
The auditorium stage 1 has been done, the structure is in place and the front stage is operational with a few defects to complete. Stage 2 is the side rooms off the stage for props and changing. Stage 3 is toilets in the backstage, which is difficult and expensive, but not an impact on church should we be back in there. The last part is stage 4 curtains etc for drama and adjustments to ceiling.
Questions were asked regarding when we can meet again in the auditorium. The main handicap is the COVID restrictions, and the baptism service made it clear that although we were compliant in the auditorium, once in the café we were not. Until restrictions are relaxed, we will remain in the café. The smaller meetings allow us to share in fellowship together. The baptism service in April will be managed differently in the café with table service and ushers directing people where to sit to ensure we are compliant. People are welcome to sit in family or friendship groups.
The finances have been presented to the elders and Kirk will be make adjustments as directed by the elders in readiness to present to the church at a date to be advised.
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EASTER SERVICES
Good Friday
2 April 9.30am
We will be holding one service on Good Friday. In order to prepare for this service and meet COVID requirements we are asking if you could please book in for the service by either messaging the church mobile (0422 093 885) or fill out the booking sheet by the front & back entrance on a Sunday morning with your name and number of people coming.
Resurrection Sunday
4 April 9am & 10.45am
We will have our normal Sunday services on Easter Sunday
There will, however, be no Sunday school as this is the first Sunday of the month. There will be activity sheets for kids to do while sitting with their family.
Don't forget clocks go back Saturday night (3rd April)!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's Ministry Evening
Thursday April 2nd, 7:30-9:00pm
The women’s fellowship will be meeting for an Easter themed fellowship night on Thursday 2nd of April starting at 7:30pm.
Hot cross buns will be served!
Corporate Prayer Meeting
Saturday 10th of April
Our next time together in prayer for our church, our community and our nation, is on Saturday 10 April from 9am to 10am. Please join with us for the whole hour or when you can during that time. We’d love to see you there!
Baptism Service
We are planning another baptism service for others in our church who are wanting to be baptised. If you have been considering baptism please let one of the pastors know. Please note this will be the only service on Sunday 18th April and will be held once again in the auditorium. To comply with COVID requirements our COVID marshals may direct you to alternative seating in the café if we are full. We will also be providing table service for morning tea.
If you would like to prepare slices or biscuits for the morning tea please contact Erin on 0430 382 094
Sunday School
As Easter falls on the first weekend of the month there will be no Sunday School on Resurrection Sunday. The children will have Easter activities the Sunday prior. As school holidays commence the following week there will also be no Sunday School on the 11th and 18th April.
There will be activity sheets for the children to do while sitting in services with their families. (Just a reminder the creche play area beside the kitchen is for children 3 and under only).
Sunday 25 April there will be a special Anzac Day Sunday School run by Jeff & Marg Spencer
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TO GIVE...
On Sundays there is a brown wooden box located on the Café counter for cash offerings and missions support. Should you prefer to utilise the internet banking these are the details you’ll need:
DIRECT DEBIT
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 or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
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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
(Andrew & Amy Kelly are heading on holidays from 6th-14th April , trust they will have the opportunity to relax and come back refreshed. For any pastoral needs please contact one of the other pastors or elders)
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
More From 'Bulletin'
Bulletin l November 2021
[2 Peter 1 :3 -7]
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.
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Christmas Services
Can you believe it’s 7 weeks till Christmas!?
As a staff we have been looking at the Christmas season and the opportunities we will have to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. The challenges of COVID and the impact upon all families is another factor that we need to consider as we look to a Christmas with open borders, and many families already planning to travel interstate or have interstate family here.
With COVID restrictions having to wear a mask whilst singing we do not feel that Christmas Eve service would be enjoyable, therefore this year will be a Christmas Day service at 9.30am.
Carols event
This year we will not be having a public carols event due to Covid restrictions however we will be having an evening carols service and sausage sizzle for our congregation the weekend before Christmas where Phil Emery will be sharing a Christmas message with us.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Creation Ministries International:
From Evolutionist to Creationist
Sunday 21st November at 7:00pm in the Church Cafe
Admission: FREE (donations accepted + Creation resources available to buy)
For any enquiries phone Sam Hartwich on 0434 225 002
(See attached PDF for more information)
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For Your Information...
Yangala Retirement Village
We currently have a unit available for rent for a retiree within the Village adjacent to the church on Carinya Street. The unit available is two bedroom with a separate dining area and small rear yard. There are no pets allowed and this unit has no car parking provision.
To find out more please contact Sharon Bigwood on 0412 213 302
School Bus Driver Position
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Christian with a passion for the Gospel and children, to join the staff at Craigmore Christian Church in 2022 as part of the bus ministry. The successful applicant will have an active Christian testimony and regular participant in a local church, preferably Craigmore Christian Church, or be willing to become a member of Craigmore Christian Church.
The role as part of our bus ministry is within the Church’s school ministry at Hope Christian College. The successful applicant will already hold or be willing to apply for a LR/MR Driver’s Licence and an Industry Class LP Drivers Accreditation, Working With Children’s Check (not a volunteers), Responding to Abuse and Neglect Certificate and First Aid Certificate.
The position is 0.53FTE with a minimum of 20 hours per week during school term weeks only and is a permanent position, commencing Monday 31 January 2022, with some workdays the week prior required. Working a split shift to complete both morning and afternoon bus.
Application forms are available from Sharon Bigwood at Craigmore Christian Church email: sharon@craigmorechurch.org Applications close 19 Nov 2021.
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TO GIVE...
On Sundays there is a brown wooden box located on the Café counter for cash offerings and missions support. Should you prefer to utilise the internet banking these are the details you’ll need:
DIRECT DEBIT
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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Previous Offering Details
17th Oct: $2,933 // 24th Oct: $2,825 (EMG $200) // 31st Oct: $3,324
Weekly Budget: $3,150 // Actual Weekly Average: $2,898
Offering Year to Date Budget: $138,600 // Offering Year to Date: $127,504
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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
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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
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Bulletin l October 2021
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
[ 1 Peter 4:10 ]
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- HOPE IN THE CAFE -
Hope in the Café, a ministry run by Di Kessels, is open to those in our community who may be lonely, in need of support, or who just need a chat.
You are invited to come along every Wednesday from 10am until 2pm where you will be offered a free meal, share in fellowship and conversation, as well as play games together with those in the church and surrounding communities.
Di and the team would love to see you there to join in supporting this wonderful ministry.
For more information about coming along or for serving opportunities within this ministry please contact:
Di Kessels on 0466 155 950
Church office phone: 8255 5668
Church office email: office@craigmorechurch.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Women's Ministry -
For the month of October the Women’s Ministry are running a Women’s Retreat from Saturday 16th-17th so there will be no event running on the first Thursday in October.
For those who have RSVP’d to the retreat, please pay the $40 ($30 if you paid the deposit) to the Church bank account with reference “your first name—MOONTA” (bank details in ‘Giving’ below), or cash payments to Fiona, Kymberley or Julie.
- Corporate Prayer Meeting -
Saturday 10th October
9:00-10:00am
Our next time together in prayer for our church, church ministries, leadership, Hope Christian College, the surrounding community and our nation. Please join with us for the whole hour or when you can during that time. We’d love to see you there!
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- BRIELLE ESTALLA GEORGE -
Congratulations to Solomon & Sarah on the arrival of
Brielle Estella George
Born 8 September - 3.9kg // 51cm
Pray for Solly & Sarah as they adjust to managing to life with their new family of four. Praise God that all is well with Sarah and Brielle!
- SHANELLE TAYLOR HARTWICH -
Congratulations to Sam & Leah on the arrival of
Shanelle Taylor Hartwich
Born 19 September - 3.81kgs // 52cm
Pray for Sam & Leah as they begin this new journey with Shanelle, and for Daniel & Arielle as they adjust to life with a new sibling!
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STAFF ON LEAVE
Andrew is on leave until Thursday, 7th October
Sharon on leave until Thursday, 7th October
Shayne on leave until Monday, 11th of October
Jeff away Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October
Please contact Phil for any pastoral needs or Ash for any admin needs.
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TO GIVE...
On Sundays there is a brown wooden box located on the Café counter for cash offerings and missions support. Should you prefer to utilise the internet banking these are the details you’ll need:
DIRECT DEBIT
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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Previous Offering Details
17th Oct: $2,933 // 24th Oct: $2,825 (EMG $200) // 31st Oct: $3,324
Weekly Budget: $3,150 // Actual Weekly Average: $2,898
Offering Year to Date Budget: $138,600 // Offering Year to Date: $127,504
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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
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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
Andrew Kelly | YA Pastor | 0430 147 927
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical
Jeff Spencer | Senior Pastor | 0417 088 615
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Bulletin l June 2021
Hope in the Cafe
Di Kessels spoke last week about a new ministry God has placed on her heart for those in our community who may be lonely, in need of support through a tough time or would just like somewhere to come and be with others.
Di is seeking a team of likeminded people to join with her and minister to people of all ages and demographic with the ministry beginning ,Lord willing, on the 14th of July. The hope is to start with a program from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday each week. This will follow on from the food distribution we offer to all on a Wednesday from 9-10am. The time will be spent in conversation over coffee, lunch of soup through winter and joining in some games and activities.
There are many ways you can come along and be a part of this ministry and to find out more please contact Di on 0466 155 950.
Upcoming Events
Church Meeting
Monday June 28th
7:30pm
Join us to discuss and enquire about the updates on the auditorium.
Women's Fellowship Evening
Board Games & Soup
Thursday 1st July
7:30-9:00pm
Bring along a board game to play and join in some fun on a winters evening.
For all women over 18.
Corporate Prayer
Saturday 3rd of July
Our next time together in prayer for our church, church ministries, leadership, Hope Christian College, the surrounding community and our nation, is on Saturday 3rd of July from 9am to 10am.
Please join with us for the whole hour or when you can during that time. We’d love to see you there!
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Phil & Fiona // AMT update
From 5 July Phil & Fiona are taking on a new role with AMT (Australians in Mission Together).
They will be responsible for the missionaries represented by AMT with pastoral and other supporter needed whilst they are away in the field, on furlough, or returning from the field .
This role is being shared with Fiona, as Phil said, doing the lions share working 3 days a week for AMT. Phil will continue in his role here as families pastor at reduced hours and work two days a week for AMT.
Pray for both Phil and Fiona as they seek to serve God and those called to the mission field, thank God for the experience they bring to the role having spent over 30 years on the mission field in Papua New Guinea.
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TO GIVE...
On Sundays there is a brown wooden box located on the Café counter for cash offerings and missions support. Should you prefer to utilise the internet banking these are the details you’ll need:
DIRECT DEBIT
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 or Ash Barnes.
office@craigmorechurch.org
ashleigh@craigmorechurch.org
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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
(Andrew & Amy Kelly are heading on holidays from 6th-14th April , trust they will have the opportunity to relax and come back refreshed. For any pastoral needs please contact one of the other pastors or elders)
Phil Emery | Pastor | 0433 120 115
Graeme Holmes | Elder | 0437 755 007
Ian Rowbottom | Elder | On Sabbatical