Bulletin Information for Sunday 06 November 2020
Our Mission
To be a community of faith, hope and love who in God’s power, make, nurture and equip disciples of Jesus Christ.
PRAY THIS WEEK FOR SRE MINISTRY
1. Praise God for 140 years of Special Religious Education (SRE) in New South Wales’ public schools.
2. Ask God to keep open the opportunity of teaching SRE.
3. Ask God to provide SRE teachers for classes at present missing out. Pray for a doubling of the number of SRE Teachers.
4. Pray that teachers will be encouraged and well-supported.
5. Pray that parents, schools, churches and community will understand the benefits of SRE for children.
6. Pray that parents will be given information to be able to choose/understand SRE.
7. Pray that the brochures provided by ICCOREIS will be available in every school in NSW for existing and new SRE students.
THIS WEEK MEDITATE ON
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2 & 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8.
1. Praise God for 140 years of Special Religious Education (SRE) in New South Wales’ public schools.
2. Ask God to keep open the opportunity of teaching SRE.
3. Ask God to provide SRE teachers for classes at present missing out. Pray for a doubling of the number of SRE Teachers.
4. Pray that teachers will be encouraged and well-supported.
5. Pray that parents, schools, churches and community will understand the benefits of SRE for children.
6. Pray that parents will be given information to be able to choose/understand SRE.
7. Pray that the brochures provided by ICCOREIS will be available in every school in NSW for existing and new SRE students.
THIS WEEK MEDITATE ON
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2 & 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8.
TODAY
"SRE Deputation - Trusting God one more time"
Special guest speaker Boyette Zapata
Psalm 20
THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME TO OUR GUEST SPEAKER REPRESENTING SRE (SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION)
Boyette Zapata will be sharing with us the ministry of SRE in schools. He is a member of Merrylands Baptist Church.
GLOBAL INTERACTION STAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS
As the end of the year approaches, please let Jean know this week if you have saved stamps and/or any of the items listed on the stamp box at the back of the church and she will happily collect them from you and donate them to the “Stamp Man”. Many dollars are raised each year which assists our Baptist missionaries.
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
This year our service will commence at 9.00 am and will include communion. Please arrive on time.
CAN YOU HELP?
Make a meal for a family (three adults) who is in need. Please talk to Karen for further details.
DID YOU KNOW?
There will be activities for kids at the back of the church during our services for the rest of the school term.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
We have commenced a new study focussing on the prophecies of the birth of Christ. All welcome to join at 1.00 pm this Tuesday (via Zoom). The link will be on the Church Facebook page by midday Tuesday.
CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICES
In order to book your place to attend next week’s service please:-
Complete the form on our website;
Send an email to admin@pendlehillbaptist.org or
Phone the Church Office and leave a message
Please note that places will be offered on a “first-in-first-served” basis.
THE CHURCH NOW HAS A YOUTUBE PAGE
You can find it here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8GwEbve_AvRDovrbHXlqw/
Our Church Services can be seen here, but at this stage they’ll not be live. They are normally available to view by midday on the same Sunday.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN OUR ONLINE SERVICES?
We would love as many people to join in our services as possible. Maybe you could offer to do a Bible Reading or share a prayer point or even share some good news about what God is doing in your life. All these can be prerecorded during the week. Please call Pastor Guy for further information.
Boyette Zapata will be sharing with us the ministry of SRE in schools. He is a member of Merrylands Baptist Church.
GLOBAL INTERACTION STAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS
As the end of the year approaches, please let Jean know this week if you have saved stamps and/or any of the items listed on the stamp box at the back of the church and she will happily collect them from you and donate them to the “Stamp Man”. Many dollars are raised each year which assists our Baptist missionaries.
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
This year our service will commence at 9.00 am and will include communion. Please arrive on time.
CAN YOU HELP?
Make a meal for a family (three adults) who is in need. Please talk to Karen for further details.
DID YOU KNOW?
There will be activities for kids at the back of the church during our services for the rest of the school term.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
We have commenced a new study focussing on the prophecies of the birth of Christ. All welcome to join at 1.00 pm this Tuesday (via Zoom). The link will be on the Church Facebook page by midday Tuesday.
CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICES
In order to book your place to attend next week’s service please:-
Complete the form on our website;
Send an email to admin@pendlehillbaptist.org or
Phone the Church Office and leave a message
Please note that places will be offered on a “first-in-first-served” basis.
THE CHURCH NOW HAS A YOUTUBE PAGE
You can find it here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8GwEbve_AvRDovrbHXlqw/
Our Church Services can be seen here, but at this stage they’ll not be live. They are normally available to view by midday on the same Sunday.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN OUR ONLINE SERVICES?
We would love as many people to join in our services as possible. Maybe you could offer to do a Bible Reading or share a prayer point or even share some good news about what God is doing in your life. All these can be prerecorded during the week. Please call Pastor Guy for further information.
For Your Prayer this Week
- Praise God that all the Angel Tree gifts will be distributed to the families this week. Give thanks for Jean who organised the Angel Tree Project in our church.
- Pray for Paul T now able to visit his brother, Geoff in Qld who has Stage 4 Cancer.
- Give thanks for the testimony we heard last week and pray that it would encourage us to share our faith with others.
- Praise God that the Schmid family expect to celebrate Christmas day at home with Lewis. Pray for the family’s ongoing stress as little by little Lewis regains normalcy of mind and movement.
- Pray for Christian folk in India undergoing persecution in every aspect of their lives.
- Pray for Gwen S that the date for her urgent heart surgery will be very soon.
- Praise God that Guy’s brother Stewart continues to improve and is now home.
- Pray for God’s mercy for the destitute folk around the world who are suffering from both natural disasters and the economic impact of the Coronavirus. Pray that the word of God will continue to be delivered globally.
- Pray for folk in casual employment during this difficult COVID-19 season.
- Pray for our friends from other countries who, because of their visa situation, have no certainty of their future. Pray that as the government is occupied with current health concerns, it will also find a way for their citizenship.
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Contact Us – Church Office Ph: 9896 1719
Email: PastorGuy@pendlehillbaptist.org
admin@pendlehillbaptist.org (bulletin information)
Pastor: Guy Johnston 0414 878 139 (mobile) or 02 9896 1719 (office). Guy's day off is Friday.
Secretary: Chris Constantine: secretary@pendlehillbaptist.org
Online Giving: iGive: https://goo.gl/56AchJ or
Electronic Transfer: BSB: 704 922
Name: Pendle Hill Baptist Church
Account: 100013236
Prayer Chain: We are here for you! Committed and confidential, we are passionate about praying for your needs. Contact Guy on 0414 878 139.
Email: PastorGuy@pendlehillbaptist.org
admin@pendlehillbaptist.org (bulletin information)
Pastor: Guy Johnston 0414 878 139 (mobile) or 02 9896 1719 (office). Guy's day off is Friday.
Secretary: Chris Constantine: secretary@pendlehillbaptist.org
Online Giving: iGive: https://goo.gl/56AchJ or
Electronic Transfer: BSB: 704 922
Name: Pendle Hill Baptist Church
Account: 100013236
Prayer Chain: We are here for you! Committed and confidential, we are passionate about praying for your needs. Contact Guy on 0414 878 139.