Church Bulletin 25th August 2018

Toowoomba Central Church Bulletin

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Seventh-day Adventist Church 25 August 2018.



















Mission Statement Job 19:25 Our Vision is…

By God’s grace and for Job 19:25 to Know



His Glory we will be a Experience


spiritual home where

and
comfort and growth can
Share
be nurtured, a place where


the ministry of Christ is our Hope
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the
Thanks be unto God for in
Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of
experienced and shared His indescribable gift.
lords, and King of kings: and they that are
2 Corinthians 9:15
with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Revelation 17:14
with the wider community. Church Pastor Church Bulletin 25 August 2018 Jesus Christ
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Pastor Andrew Feaveai Toowoomba Central
Duty Elder
Brother David Peers Seventh-day Adventist Church

CHURCH
A Message Treasurer’s
from our Pastor
Welcome to the CORNER
Toowoomba Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Andrew Feaveai “He who began a good work in you will
We pray that you find a blessing while worshipping here with us today. RISING UP (Part 2) carry it on to completion until the day of
Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
The Church at Study - Sabbath School Romans 5:3-4 “…we also glory in The Treasurer wishes to acknowledge
tribulations, knowing that tribulation
anonymous contributions made last
Lesson Study 9:30 to 10:30am produces perseverance, and Sabbath: Tithe - $ 100; Church Budget -
This Weeks Lesson - The Jerusalem Council. perseverance, character and $50.
character hope.”
Memory Verse for the Week. Paul knew exactly what it feels like
“We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are to be at the bottom of a deep hole,
saved, just as they are”. (Acts 15:11, NIV).
with dirt being heaped on his back. In
Romans 5, Paul offers principles that Let us continue to pray for all the
The Church at Worship - Divine Service help us to rise up and above our farmers that are effected by the
Praise and Worship in Song - Commencing at 10:50am trials. Those who rise above life’s terrible drought and that the rain
trials, learn, as Paul did, that in our
predicted this weekend will fall in
Main Service - Commencing at 11:00am sufferings we are presented with vital abundance particularly in the areas
opportunities to rely on God. And the most needed.
Proclaiming the Word of the Lord first of those opportunities is the Psalm 9:10 reminds us, “Those who
Please Welcome chance to “develop perseverance.” know your name trust in you, for you,
O LORD, do not abandon those who
Today: Pastor Andrew Feaveai Perseverance is Godly courage, it’s search for you.” Blessings Eva.
Communion the spiritual strength that God

Next Week: Pastor Andrew Feaveai provides when facing the most
difficult trials. Paul then implies that
“O Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: our trials have value not only because
fear before Him all the Earth.” Ps. 96:9 it can produce the discipline of
Worship in Giving perseverance, but when we
Today: Australian Union Conference habitually persevere in trusting God,
Next Week: Local Church Budget it will produce the character of Martin Eastwood has a birthday on
Worship God with Sacrifices from the Heart. Christ. And finally a Christ like the 28 August. The 29 August is a
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character leads to hope. When the special day for Constance
The Sabbath Day hole is deep and the dirt of suffering Mutizigwa. Fred Tiller has his
is pouring down upon us, we can
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The Celebration of God’s Sabbath ends tonight at 5:35pm treat suffering as an opportunity to birthday on the 30 August.
Then God’s Sabbath day begins anew next Friday evening at 5:38pm rely on God as an invitation to a Happy Birthday To All.
For I know the plans I have for you
“Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.” "hope [that] does not disappoint us" declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you
Mission Statement because it is founded on the love and not to harm you, plans to give you
By God’s grace and for His Glory we will be a spiritual home where comfort and growth can be
nurtured, a place where the ministry of Christ is experienced and shared with the wider community. "God has poured … into our hearts hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11-13
by the Holy Spirit" It’s time to rise
up. Pr. Andrew

The Jerusalem Council

That they may be one; That they may be one; The next Fellowship Lunch will be
This the prayer to the Father from the Son. held in the Church hall after the
When in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek;
For oneness in spirit we need to seek. Main Service on the following date.
When Judaizes caused some division; Great News, yes, it’s on again, on
Church Council convened for a decision; st
Christian principles they were to impart; the 1 September at 2:00pm. We
Christ's circumcision being of the heart. hope to see you there again, and Church member’s are reminded to
In Christ there is neither female nor male, don’t forget to bring your singing bring enough food for themselves
And it matters not from which land we hail; voices and tell your friends. and a bit extra for any visitor’s who
Not culture or class; not colour or race; may be attending church. Your
We all can be one through God's wondrous grace. hosts Cliff & Vall Jull.
Salvation is through Christ, not covenant;
Ceremonial law isn't relevant;
If we are Christ's we are Abraham's seed,
And are heirs to the promises indeed. Toowoomba Central Church
Unity in God's truth is what we need; Pathfinders, your next Pathfinder
Accepting truth as on His Word we feed. BOARD MEETING Meeting will be held on the 1 st
With the Spirit guiding, hearts can be won; CHURCH BOARD MEETING September. Don’t forget Pathfinder’s
One with the Father and one with the Son. The next scheduled Board Meeting is are reminded to come in their Field
A divided church is destined to fall; on Monday, 3 September at 7:00 pm. Uniforms and to be on time. Dinner
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Christ can break down each separating wall. will be available at a small charge.
Let division dissolve beneath the Sun, Please pass any Agenda items to Pathfinder’s could you please bring
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Then we will be one, yes, we will be one. Robyn by Wednesday, 29 August. your smiles.
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Sister’s Encouraging Sister’s

Christian Women’s Fellowship If you are visiting our church today,
Home Group Toowoomba Central Church family
cordially invite you to our Church Hall
The Home Group now meet every 2 nd
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and 4 Thursday of the month at after the main church service to the
10:00am to 12:00 noon for Bible Visitor’s Lunch. Many thanks to all those
Study, Prayer, Praise and Worship. who faithfully help out with the lunches
You are welcome to stay and enjoy weekly. Host: Rosemary and Crew.
fellowship together after the meeting
with a cool or hot drink or you may
like to BYO lunch. Contact Julie Just A Friendly Reminder The Pathfinder Pie Drive is on
McBryde Mobile:0409 615 956 or Out of Respect for our Lord, and again this year. Please place your
Email Julie: [email protected] other church member’s, you are order’s with Cliff or Val Jull,
Christian Women’s Fellowship is a requested to Observe a Quiet Time Thank you for your support.
home group meeting at 18 Wyalla in the Lord’s House on Sabbath.
Street, Newtown. All Ladies Welcome
Kindly Turn Off or Silent your
Mobile Phones. Thank You

Jesus Christ the King of King’s Church Contact Team Roster’s

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Pastor: Andrew Feaveai st
Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and Mobile: O405 684 770 Worship Co-ordinator - 1 September
faithful.- Revelation 17:14 Clinton Wills
News of war in foreign lands appears on our television screens every night. Duty Elder: David Peers Mobile: 0409 946 626
Online, we are informed of the latest political scandal and the opposition’s Email: [email protected]
jockeying to take advantage of it. In the newspapers, the headlines warn of Head Elder:…….…...……Kerry Wilmott
impending economic doom or the spread of some deadly disease. Our fallen Mobile: 0415 859045 Church Cleaning
world can be a scary place, and there seems to be no end to the bad news Head Deacon:… ….…Stan Starkey 01 September: Stan & Gloria Starkey
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headed our way. Phone: 46 98 70 76
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Such problems make us long for a wise king, do they not? They make us hope Head Deaconess:…. .…Cristine Wills 08 September: Ian & Lesley Webster
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for one who can address the root causes of these issues, defeat our enemies, and Mobile: 0407 762 794 15 September:Andrew & Aofaga Feaveai
protect us from every danger. The Bible tells us of such a king—Jesus the Treasurer:……………… …..David Peers
Messiah. Mobile: 0427 728 409
In revealing to us the person and work of Christ, Scripture tells us that Jesus is Church Clerk:……… .Robyn Brierley
not only our Prophet and High Priest but also our King. As we see in today’s Mobile: 0418 465 151 Your Church Bulletin is now available
passage, Christ is “Lord of lords and King of kings,” and He will defeat all of Church Bulletin Editor online in full colour. There is only be
His foes (Rev. 17:14). This is such an important truth for us to remember as we Garry McBryde - Mobile: 0490178915 a limited number of Bulletin’s
live in this fallen world. So often, we experience seeming defeat in our battle available at the church door for
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hand of God the Father and has been given the name above all names (Acts device. To receive your Church
2:33; Phil. 2:5–11). He is the omnipotent ruler of His people, and He cannot Bulletin simply forward your email
fail to bring us the final victory. Hope for the Christian is never lost, for we Bible Study/ Prayer Meeting address to the email address below.
serve One who “must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet” (1 Every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm in [email protected]
Cor. 15:25), and He will not fail to conquer them all. the Youth Room or Pastor’s Office a time
Christ, indeed, is King of His people. But His authority is not only over His of Bible Study and Prayer for all.
servants in the church. Because He is “King of kings” (Rev. 17:14), He also Every Tuesday evening there is a Bible
sits enthroned over all rulers, which means that their subjects must ultimately study group at 24 Jackson St, Nobby Extra Church Parking Available
bow to Him. As those who have been commissioned to preach the gospel of the starting at 6:00pm (Includes light meal Please use the rear car park of HB
kingdom (Matt. 24:14), our job is to announce the reality of Christ’s present supplied). Call Leon on 0455 103 880 for Recruitment (business opposite our
reign and to call people to bow down to Jesus as the sovereign over all. And all more details. church car park, Laurel St.). To enter
people will bow down—some willingly, because He has given them new Every Wednesday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm drive down the side entrance (eastern
hearts, and some by force as He compels them to bend the knee before sending a prayer, song and study based side of HB’s building) to the rear area
them to eternal judgment (Ps. 2). meeting in the Highfields area. Phone and for those first to start parking on
“Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and Stan on 4698 7076 for more information the western boundary & continue
defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies”. He including this weeks location. across to maximize the number of cars
subdues our stony hearts and makes us willing subjects of His kingdom—a Every Friday night at 6:30pm, able to park there – thank you. A
kingdom that will never end because He is conquering all of its enemies. Patriarchs and Prophets is being studied reminder if you park in a metered car
God’s kingdom is a monarchy ruled over by the perfect King who will not fail here at the church. park in the vicinity of our church, you
to execute justice. Knowing this will sustain us as we face the many injustices Prayer Group meets every Sabbath don’t have to feed the meter on a
this world has to offer. Christ sees them and He will set them all right in the morning from 8:30am to 9:00am in the Sabbath if you have given your car
end. He calls us to be ambassadors of His kingdom, to proclaim His reign of Prayer Room. All Welcome. details (rego, make and model) to
justice, warning people that they can enjoy the peace of His kingdom only if Find a Group that suits you and be David. If you’re unsure please see
they bow the knee to Him today. inspired by God’s grace and love for you. David today.