Archive for December, 2006

Surviving the New Year

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

There is something about new things! They look different and sometimes even smell different. There is a freshness, new expectations and opportunity associated with something new. A new year can offer a similar sensation - hence the celebrations. How can we ensure that next year is an improvement?
1. REMEMBER
As we complete 2006, call to [...]

Bulletin 31st December, 2006

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

Bulletin 31/12/2006 (pdf, 620 KB)

Surviving Christmas

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

What a relief! The shops are shut and finally a chance to relax… until the relatives arrive! How can Christians make the most of Christmas?
1. QUIET
Plan to spend at least a few moments this Christmas to ponder the real message of Christmas. When the shepherds found the baby Jesus there was a [...]

Bulletin 24th Devember, 2006

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Bulletin 24/12/2006 (pdf, 868 KB)

Surviving Christmas Shopping

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

How do we know that Christmas is getting close? Parking spaces are almost impossible to find in shopping centres. People seem to be in a perpetual state of busyness. We wish friends peace in the midst of our own turmoil.
How do we better survive Christmas shopping?
1. PREPARE
Given how crowded shopping centres become [...]

Bulletin 17th December, 2006

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Bulletin 17/12/06 (pdf, 703 KB)

The Cattle on a Thousand Hills

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Awesome opportunities! Thousands turn out for our annual outdoor carols. Jesus is honoured at Christmas time in Dapto.
We need to thank Peter Hutchinson, Lyndall Bailey and their teams of volunteers for the great witness provided to our local community last Friday Night. Our events major sponsor also contributed greatly to our success [...]

Bulletin 12th December, 2006

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Bulletin 10/12/06 (pdf, 668 KB)

BCA - Bush Church Aid

Monday, December 4th, 2006

BCA’s ministry area covers 25% of Australia. It is directed toward the
isolated, remote urban and rural people of Australia.
Give thanks for the 28 ministry centres around Australia that BCA is
staffing.

Howells Update

Monday, December 4th, 2006

AFES Staff worker at Wollongong University.
Praise God for :-
God’s support for Amanda during 2006 at the Uni. And with Drugarm; The
student’s that will take God’s Word back to their homelands; The ability
to reach out to students at Wollongong Uni.
Pray for :-
The mission to Wild St. Church in Maroubra (early Dec); The staff
leaving and replacements [...]