Building for Eternity
Archive for December, 2006
Surviving Christmas Shopping
5 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
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 – limit how many times you have to go there . Even better buy presents months in advance (oops, too late for this year). Be prepared!
2. PATIENCE
The crowds at checkouts are a real test of our godliness. No matter which queue I pick, I always end up with the most price checks occurring in front of me. The people of Jesus’ time had waited for 100’s of years for the Saviour to come. John was the prophet who announced that the time had come! Please leave time for people to encounter Jesus with you this year.
3. PROCLAIM
Our world is clearly lacking in peace. Without Jesus there is no hope. Like John, proclaim Jesus as the Prince of Peace!
Stephen Semenchuk
Bulletin 17th December, 2006
5 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in Bulletin
Bulletin 17/12/06 (pdf, 703 KB)
The Cattle on a Thousand Hills
5 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
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 through their comprehensive advertising.
The owner of Dapto McDonald’s, David Eldridge made an interesting observation, … “In Psalm 50, God makes the point that he owns the cattle on a thousand hills. It’s good to see the cattle that McDonalds uses making a contribution to extending God’s kingdom.”
Please pray that many of the families we encountered on Friday are moved to attend the next of our Christmas activities and choose to become part of God’s kingdom.
Stephen Semenchuk
Bulletin 12th December, 2006
5 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in Bulletin
Bulletin 10/12/06 (pdf, 668 KB)