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Rockingham Church of Christ Inc.
“A Place to Believe, Belong, Become”
SOUND CHRIS
IAN
1st February 2015
WELCOME!
We’re glad you could join us here today.
Don’t rush off after this morning’s service....
please stay for a cuppa and fellowship with
us in the hall. Remember to look
for people you don’t know or
who are on their own and take
the time to get to know them.
Jim Gibbon
will bring us today’s
message titled:
“Being like Jesus”
Reading:
Romans 13:1—14
W HAT ’ S HAPPENING OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS ?
♦ Pastor Cohen (currently on leave) will be back in the office from
Wednesday, 4th February.
♦ Weekly Ministries will recommence during this week, except for
PlayGroup which resumes on Thursday, 12th February. Perhaps you
would like to attend one of the ministries or are considering volunteering
your help — speak to Elsie for more information or pick up a flyer (from
the white stand in the foyer) that lists all the weekly ministries and times.
♦ Growth Groups will resume on their various days this week — see the
insert for details on the days/times. If you are not part of a Growth Group
and would like to join one, please put your name/contact number on
the sign-up sheet on the back table in the foyer. The pastors will contact
you during the week with further information.
Please note: The Growth Group that used to meet in PK on a Wednesday
@ 7:30pm, has now changed to a Tuesday (same place/time).
The Wednesday afternoon (2pm) group who meet here at the church
will be studying the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians. All are welcome.
♦ Christianity Explored Course will start on Tuesday evenings @ 7pm, from
10th February. Pick up a flyer or speak to Pastor Tim for more information.
There is also a sign-up sheet on the back table in the foyer.
P OWER FOR P ROBLEMS
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
(Philippians 4:13)
A friend told me of a non-believer who came to him in the midst of a
troubled day. Knowing my friend was a Christian, the man asked, “If I get
born again, will all of my problems go away?”
“No,” said my friend, “but you will have the power to deal with them.”
God will give us wisdom and courage. He will surround us with brothers
and sisters in Christ to help us carry our burdens, even provide us with insight
and practical assistance.
Satan will always try to discourage those who belong to Christ. When
problems persist, he may even whisper, “See, God doesn’t care about you!”
But with the Holy Spirit’s help, we can combat the evil one and contradict
his lies.
If God dismissed all our problems with a single stroke, we would be left
defenceless, unequipped to meet the inevitable attacks of the enemy of
our souls. But in the midst of life’s problems God supplies everything we
need to see us through.
HOPE FOR EACH DAY, BILLY GRAHAM
B OARD M EMBERS & M INISTRY T REASURERS :
Please submit your reports
for the next Board meeting to Elsie by the latest Tuesday, 10th February.
T RINITY T HEOLOGICAL C OLLEGE - NIGHT COURSES IN T ERM 1
Want to dig deeper into God’s Word? Trinity Theological College is running
two night courses in Term 1 for average Christian people who want to grow
in their faith and life.
1) "The Framework: Seeing Christian Truth as a Whole" - Tuesday nights @
7:30—9:30pm from 10th February to 17th March, at Claremont Baptist
Church.
2) "What Young People Need: Foundations for Effective Youth Ministry" Thursday nights @ 7:30—9:30pm from 12th February to 19th March, at
Trinity House, Leederville.
For more information, pick up a brochure in the foyer, or visit
www.ttc.wa.edu.au click on "Certificate Courses", or speak to Ps Cohen.
P RAYER P OINTS
Praise God the Father, Son, and Spirit, from whom, through whom, and in
whom all blessings flow.
Thank the Father for the gracious gift of salvation He has given us
because of the finished work of Jesus for us.
Ask God to continue to enable us, by His Spirit, to live in a manner worthy
of the Gospel as we eagerly await our Saviour's return.
Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering various trials of
many kinds; Keith Roediger (recovering from a successful operation but
awaiting a second operation), Bert Davies (in hospital and experiencing
breathing difficulty), Tony Fisher, Paul Fricker, Janice Smith, and others.
Pray for wisdom and godliness for our Elders, Deacons and Pastors.
Pray for our ministry leaders and helpers and for opportunities to form
friendships and share the hope of Jesus with those who come.
Pray for our local schools this week. Pray for wisdom and patience for the
staff and teachers, for the witness and work of chaplains and Christian
workers, for our children as they learn and for God to open doors for
Jesus Christ to be made known.
F EBRUARY UFO (U NIQUE F ELLOWSHIP O UTING )
On Friday, 13th February @ 10am we plan to meet for morning coffee at the
Steel Tree Restaurant, Baldivis. Please let Graham & Denise Gilbert know if
you would like to join the group (9593 9769) and also whether you would like
a "chauffeur" service and they will arrange for someone to call for you.
Come and fellowship together over a cuppa in a relaxed environment!
S INGING G ROUP /C HOIR
Does God have a ministry in song for you? Come and find out at choir
practice on Thursday, 5th February @ 7pm, here at the church. For more
information, see Susan or Roger Kingdon or contact them on 9528 5006.
C HANGE OF A DDRESS
Roy & Elma Anderson have moved: 71 Colreavy Ramble, Baldivis, 6171
“N EWS IN THE W EST ”
The February edition is available from the white stand in the foyer.
The latest edition of the Challenge Paper
is available in the foyer. These papers are
free of charge and you are invited to
take several copies and distribute them to your friends and neighbours, and
use them to promote the gospel of God’s grace around our community. If
you would like to know more about this paper, please speak to Tim Pearce.
H e y K i d s ! ! ! You know those activity packs you used over the school
holidays when there was no Kids Church? Well, the worksheets are for you
to keep, but we’’d be really thankful if you could return the coloured and
lead pencils. You can give them to your Kids Church teacher. Thanks heaps!
P LEASED TO SERVE NEXT S UNDAY ,
8 TH F EBRUARY :
Message: Ps Cohen
Leading: L. McDonnell
Communion: V. Young
Comm Prep: M & S Hicks
Helpers: M & S Hicks, P. Denholm,
S. May, Lo McDonnell, & TBC
Reading: S. May
Music: R. Watson, M. Bailey, Ps Cohen
I. Spence, Ps Tim
Sound: TBC
Overhead: P. May
Hospitality: R & D Penfold
Teas: B. Southcott, M. Kiddle
Kids Church: A. Gibbon, E. Earley,
D. Pearce, H. Brennan
Kids Church Music: E. Earley
Crèche: C. Fisher, N. Little
Church Lock-Up: J. Hall
C ARDS FOR R ECYCLING
Margaret Saw is asking for any used
Christmas/Birthday cards that you
no longer want — please place
them in her pigeon hole.
Birthdays
this week:
FEBRUARY
5th
6th
7th
Tony Fisher
Peter & Jan Moses
Heather MacLaren
Tim Nsair
D ATES TO D IARISE
Thursday, 19th February
Prayer Together @ 4—5pm
Thursday, 26th February
Board Meeting @7pm
ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC.
Cnr Rae Rd & Frederick St, (PO Box 7128), SAFETY BAY, WA 6169 Tel: (08) 9592 2495
Email: Elsie: [email protected]
Pastor Cohen: [email protected] Assoc. Pastor Tim: [email protected]
Website: www.rockinghamcofc.org.au
ARE YOU PART OF A MID-WEEK
BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER GROUP?
If not, you’re missing out! Please be encouraged
to join a Growth Group because meeting with
other Christians in small groups to read God’s Word,
pray and enjoy fellowship is an important part of
growing as a Christian and belonging to the local church family.
THERE IS A “SIGN-UP SHEET” ON THE TABLE IN THE FOYER
showing the various days/times/area of the meetings held throughout the
week. For those wanting to join a Growth Group, please put your name
under your preferred day. Pastors Cohen and Tim will contact you shortly.
Below is a list of Growth Groups available throughout the week. If you need
further information, please speak to either of the pastors and they will
direct you to a group that might be the most suitable for you.
Tuesday
9:30am
KYB (ladies)
11:00am
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday (fortnightly)
Rockingham Beach
Mixed
Church
7:00pm
KYB (ladies)
Church
7:30pm
Mixed
Port Kennedy
7:30pm
Mixed
Waikiki/Shoalwater
2:00pm
Mixed
Church
7:00pm
Mixed
Shoalwater
7:30pm
10:00am
Men's Group
Safety Bay
Young mums/ladies
Safety Bay
CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED COURSE
One life... what's it all about?
Pastor Tim will be running the course called
"Christianity Explored" at the church on
Tuesday evenings @ 7pm starting on
10th February (for 8 weeks ending 31st March)
The course is designed for people who
would like to explore what Christianity is
about, or just brush up on the basics.
FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOYER for more information, or to hand to
friends or people you know who might be interested. Please enter your
name on the “SIGN-UP SHEET” if you are interested in doing the course.
RSVPs to Pastor Tim will be helpful for planning purposes.