10th May, 2015
BUILDING A REDEMPTIVE
BRIDGE: A RECOGNITION ROMANS 5:125:12-21
which we must contemplate the meaning
and purpose for our life and our
Here it is in a nutshell: Just as one relationships. We must begin to go inside.
person did it wrong and got us in all
this trouble with sin and death,
Sometimes when we do this inner hurts
another person did it right and got us begin to emerge. Sometimes they may be
out of it. But more than just getting us conversations, sometimes they may be
out of trouble, he got us into life! One on-going relationships, they may even be
man said no to God and put many
relationships that have ceased. Either
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to God and put many in the right.
lost, and what we have gained.
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All that passing laws against sin
did was produce more lawbreakers.
In Romans 5:18-21 we see salvation
But sin didn’t, and doesn’t, have a
explained, as a progression from
chance in competition with the
separation to restoration. This means
aggressive forgiveness we call grace. that although Adam’s sin was powerful,
When it’s sin versus grace, grace wins salvation is even more powerful and
hands down. All sin can do is threaten covers all people. However, restored as
us with death, and that’s the end of it. we may be, we must still reflect upon
Grace, because God is putting
ourselves in order to move forward ….. to
everything together again through the take a giant leap of faith.
Messiah, invites us into life - a life that
goes on and on and on, world without Sometimes when we do this we can see
end.
that some relationships do not mend the
way we would like them too. Some hurts
As we prepare for winter, with cold winds can be too deep. However by reflecting
and cold evenings, we begin a seasonal on our past, we learn deeply about
migration to reflect inwardly, to analyze
ourselves, how we function and about
who we are, to re-imagine who we could how God values us. By recognizing our
be. We begin to past, respecting ourselves, honoring
move
others with our words, and seeking
towards a forgiveness, we can move forward.
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Drew Nicholls
Romans 5:18 - 21
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Welcome to Ringwood. We are not a perfect church…. But we do love the Lord
and seek to take his life, call, ministry and hope seriously. We seek to THRIVE in
his favour through an attentiveness to the Word, joining in community, seeking to
recognize and exercise our gifts and connection with the wider neighborhood.
WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Worship Leading: Dave Moody
Song Leading:
Chris Sharpe
Speaker:
Drew Nicholls
NIGHT CHURCH - 6.00pm
‘Voices of Change: Amos’
John Sharpe will be speaking
6.00pm Services
CAN YOU HELP?
SYG (State Youth Games) is coming up again soon over
the Queen’s Birthday Weekend at Warragul, and we have some contacts through
our Youth Group who are wanting to register and are finding the cost of $185 prohibitive, and we wondered if there was anyone who might like to assist in some way.
If this is something you might like to do, can you please contact the Church Office.
9870 8169 or email: [email protected]
‘Building A Redemptive Bridge’:
A Study designed for individual and Life Group use following the current 10am morning theme. This is available from the Ringwood Church of Christ Web site and Facebook page. Hard copies are available from the foyer.
The series focuses on the proactive Way we can learn from God for ‘Building
Redemptive Bridges’ when there have been bridge disasters ‘trespasses’ in
relationship.
COMING LATER in the YEAR: ‘Fruitfulness on the Frontline’ (Mark Greene)
Prayer Action:
·
Give thanks for the incredible UNIFY gathering here recently as Youth from 8
churches in the area gathered together in praise and worship. Give thanks
for the gifted leadership that drew the night together and particularly for Rachel
Broadbent … continue to pray for her as she continues to explore and grow in
the Lord’s gifts.
·
Give thanks for the productivity of the Working Bee last weekend. ‘Loving the
House’ is an important part of our witness, welcome and hospitality to the
wider community.
·
Pray for the unfolding of the ‘what next’ in the renewal process unfolding in
regard to our property. Pray for the groups D9- looking purposefully at
strategic long term development and the FARM as they plan for and oversee
changes to the Pitt St property and transitional buildings to provided for
Playgroups, Youth, Young Adults and our Chin-Burmese friends. (More soon:)
·
Give thanks for the way that God has provided opportunities to purchase
property and add facilities over many years and for the way in which every
square cm is pressed into service as the week unfolds. Give thanks for the
community connections, purposeful life groups, community agencies, Asylum
Seeker support and creativity that is encouraged through the what God has
given us.
·
Pray toward Celebration Sunday and particularly for dedicated consistency
in our worship through tithes and offerings.
·
Give thanks for the celebration of Libby Murray’s Ordination last Sunday and
for the reminder of the broader body that we share faith and life with. Give
thanks for the work of Stirling Theological College in the formation of a
variety of leaders for many forms of ministry and mission. Uphold Andrew
Menzies and the Faculty as they seek to serve the Lord and his church.
·
Pray for our Indonesian brothers and sisters. Give thanks for the strong
and vital relationships that GMP (Global Mission Partners). Vic/Tas
Conference (CCVT) and Stirling Theological College have been committed to
encourage. Give thanks for those in Bandung and Salatiga who pray for us
and look forward to deeper relationships of mutuality in service of the Lord.
·
Pray for Craig Brown an he draws' together a mission team from here to
visit Salatiga from the 7-13th October. Give thanks for the enthusiasm that
is already emerging.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 12.30-2pm (parents room)
SENIORS OUTING
AUSTRALIAN TAPESTRY WORKSHOP
AND
SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE
FRIDAY, 15TH MAY 9.30AM - 3.30PM
$20
BYO LUNCH.
PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE
NOTICEBOARD
SUNDAY ROAST
The next Sunday Roast will be on Sunday, 24th May, immediately following the
morning service. This is for any of our seniors who may live alone and rarely cook a
roast dinner for themselves. The cost is $10.00
$10.00.. Please put your name on the
Response Sheet on the noticeboard.
Shakhara Worship 2015 ….
….bowing down before the Lord and worshipping him through dance.
You are warmly invited to join with others who love to worship the Lord through
creative movement and dance. No experience is necessary and there is no cost.
When:
Where:
Time:
Saturday, 16th May, 2015
Chapel
10.15am – 11.30am
For more information can you please contact Linda Barry: 0412 058 885.
CELEBRATION SUNDAY …. Coming May 31st
Entertainment Books For SaleLast year, over 300,000 Entertainment™ Members discovered more than $20,000
worth of valuable offers and now it's your turn to join them! Order your 2015/16
Entertainment™ Membership from us and enjoy the benefits of new places to dine,
new activities to try and new places to stay all at a reduced price when using your
Entertainment Book Voucher!!
Nicole is no longer selling these for Rahabs Room so we thought we might sell them
this year to benefit the church funds.
They are still selling for $65 each and you can either
buy a book or a digital membership that you can use
on your phone.
Please sell them to your friends, neighbours, work
mates and family. Out of every book sold we earn
$13.00, not a lot but every bit helps!!
Please see Anne or ring on 0418 565 931 or the
office to buy your copy.
You can also order them from the Ringwood Church
of Christ Facebook page—just follow the link.
Celebration Sunday - MAY 31st
A day to offer an overflow of praise, gratitude, hope and commitment to God’s future
in the life of Ringwood Church of Christ and the unique ministry and mission it is
called to.
This year we encourage:
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The renewal of tithes and regular offerings for those who have never
considered this as part of active worship and devotion.
Generous financial giving in celebration of MINISTRY.
Generosity towards the ongoing unfolding of the future mission shaping
of our buildings. (Last year’s Celebration offerings to ‘Loving the
house’ are still rolling out change with more to come.)
As in other years gifts of time, art, music, letters, practical support and
help etc are welcome and honoured.
We have had a complex pattern of giving since approximately August last year and
have found that irregularity in giving has affected what was a very balanced achievable and future focused budget. We have set aside a gifted, adaptive and interactive
Ministry team through discernment and prayer over a number of years in faithfulness
to the multigenerational DNA and community mission interface of this church’s call.
The short fall in budget will eventually have an impact on ministry and mission unless
we can encourage a faithful, worshipful and generous attitude to giving not just
amongst a few , but in the loaves and fishes that we all hold.
We are the reflection of God who blesses and uses the generosity , devotion and
gratitude of His body in Christ to be hands and feet, hearts and minds, wisdom and
Word in a world that is heading down destructive pathways.
The Kingdom of God and its call and claim for hope, reconciliation and salvation is
much more important than anything else we find our money drifting towards.
It is a powerful thing to give ( direct debit etc) even when we are away… and plan in
advance for our honouring tithes and approach each season with a generosity of
prayer, joy, resolve and dedication to the advance of God’s witness.
God calls us to grow in trust, rest in reliance on him and stand on an uncertain planet
as generous Kingdom focused people in all seasons.
Position Vacant
An opportunity to be part of a growing community ministry at East Ringwood Football
Club. We need a bright person for 2-3 hours once or twice a month to help at the
canteen on a voluntary basis. No age limit! Join with me in mixing with great people
and building bridges into our wonderful community. See Noel for more details.
BLESSED FEET
Just a reminder that Blessed Feet will not be held this coming Tuesday evening, 12th
May, as we will be gathering for Prayer evening at 7.30pm in the chapel.
A wonderful opportunity to gather in prayer for OM (Operation Mobilisation), one of
the Mission Groups Ringwood Church of Christ supports financially and through
prayer. Trish and John Sonsie, along with Natalie Palmer serve in various capacities at OM.
“There is nothing more important in the world than to stand in the presence of God
and commit our lives and the journey of others to Him. We are passionate about
prayer! OM Australia has experienced God's ultimate blessings within our local and
global community because of our reliance on Him through prayer. We consider it a
privilege to be able to join with friends, and hear from some of our missionaries who
have served abroad with OM, and how we can be praying for some of the least
reached countries of the world.
Please join us on Thursday 4th June for our Prayer for the Nations evening.
Invite your small group or bible study group along. All are welcome!
Location: Ringwood Church of Christ in the Chapel, 13 Bedford Road, Ringwood.
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm.
See you there!”
UPDATES TO THE CHURCH DIRECTORY:
Marg and Gil Robinson have a new address:
Unit 42/100 Harold Street
Wantirna 3152
Phone: 9800-4538
Celia Barnett’s email address is:
[email protected]
The Murray’s landline is
9761-8672
To order copies of the sermon on CD, please find an order form in the attendance
register. Leave in the register and these will be processed and available, usually
within one week. If you would like to offer a donation to this ministry, please place
this in the offering bowl.
Drum Kit for Sale $150: Our ‘Pearl’ drum kit has been superseded by the
gracious gifting of a church family (thank you) - the old Kit has served us well and is
in good condition. It is the basic kit comprising base drum and toms but no high
hats. Talk to Luke Broadbent, Drew Nicholls or John Sharpe to check it out.
DEATH CAFÉ
Tuesday May 26th @ 1.00pm (During Palliative Care Week)
Eastern Palliative Care Training Room - EPC Mitcham
630 Mitcham Road - Mitcham
What it is: A safe place to come and discuss any aspect of death. Society is not
good at encouraging us to speak about death - so this is a time to feel safe to say
and listen.
What it is not: It is not a bereavement support or grief counselling. It is not information giving - no written information is distributed. It is not research or consultation.
Format: There will be small groups (up to 10) - who will share discussion and food some yummy cake! And a cuppa. A natural environment providing a place to normalise a discussion on death. Discussions are very fluid and the Café usually lasts for
about an hour to an hour and a half.
Please RSVP by 20th May. Email: [email protected] or phone 1300 130 813.
Worshipful, faithful and regular giving to God’s work … consider
I authorise Ringwood Church of Christ, 13 Bedford Road,
Ringwood 3134. to charge my credit card for $_____________
being my offering for today.
Or
My regular offering amount of $____________ to be debited
from my credit card each week/month. (Please circle the appropriate
option)
Visa
Direct Debit
or Internet
Banking
Ringwood
Church of
Christ Inc.
Mastercard
NAB
BSB: 083 343
Account No:
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Card
No:
Name on card: ______________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________
Card Expiry Date:
__/__
Contact No: _________________________
Birthday Greetings - May
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11th
13th
14th
15th
16th
Karen Travill
Gael Martin, Jonathan Higbed
Dave Watts
Cameron Moss
Rhonda Aspinall, John O’Neill
Next Week - 17th May
BUILDING A REDEMPTIVE BRIDGE: A FUTURE
ROMANS 8:1
8:1--17
Speaker:
Worship/Communion:
Song Leader:
Bible Reading:
Communion Helpers:
John Sharpe
Matthew Moore
Penny Martin
Ben Hummerston
David Brown, Michelle & Rodney Kemp, Dorothy & Graeme Wigney
Suji & Santosh Plakkat
Band:
Dave Wilkins, Dan Graham-Prowse, BRASS, Sue Green,
Tim Allred, Ian Hughes
Singers:
Leah Nicholls, Andrea Salmon, Jon Fraser
Audio:
Mark Nettelbeck
Projection:
Greg Carroll
Morning Tea:
Jay & Gray Starkey
Communion Preparation: Coralie Hughes
Flowers:
Gina Herft
Welcome :
Wendy Twining, Ashton Devenish, Christine & Laurie Prentice
Offering Counters:
Ian Hughes, Greg Carroll
NIGHT CHURCH:
‘Voices of Change - Hosea’
Speaker: Linda Mill Leaders: Luke Broadbent, Mathew Wright
Op Shop:
Wednesday/Thursday
(10.00am - 3.00pm)
NOTICEBOARD:
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
8.30am Communion/Study
10.00am Worship
6.00pm Evening Service
Oasis Meals: - Thursday
(12.00pm)
The next CAP Money course is running on Monday 11th,
18th and 25th May at 7.30pm in Underground Station
What is CAP Money?
CAP Money is a revolutionary money management course that teaches
people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works.
This course will help anyone to get more in control of their finances, so they
can save, give and prevent debt. CAP Money is a course devised by the
award winning debt counseling charity, Christians Against Poverty.
Enrol online at https://www.capmoney.org/en_AU/findacourse?
postcode=Ringwood&Go=Go
Places are limited, so get in early.
Ringwood
Church of
Christ
Superhero
Family
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Saturday
16th May
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Email: [email protected]
CHURCHES OF CHRIST VIC-TAS
CHURCHES OF CHRIST VIC-TAS
Adventures: 2015 Summit and AGM
Adventures: 2015 Summit and AGM
May 15-16, 2015 Wallan Gateway church – 7 Commercial Drive, Wallan
May 15-16, 2015 Wallan Gateway church – 7 Commercial Drive, Wallan
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Adventures: Summit Rough Map
Adventures: Summit Rough Map
This year we will be keeping it as ‘internal’ as possible; we will be sharing and hearing our
stories, updates and current learnings via short and sharp reports, interviews, video clips
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This year we will be keeping it as ‘internal’ as possible; we will be sharing and hearing our
stories, updates and current learnings via short and sharp reports, interviews, video clips
etc. New churches will be welcomed and new Ministers will be commissioned. We’ll hear
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speaking, with music will be provided by the Roxburgh Park team. An o?ering will be
received during the event.; 1.30-5pm—CCVT AGM, including stories, reports and the next
Renewal Challenge steps. Lunch per person $10
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speaking, with music will be provided by the Roxburgh Park team. An o?ering will be
received during the event.; 1.30-5pm—CCVT AGM, including stories, reports and the next
Renewal Challenge steps. Lunch per person $10
You will need to register for catering purposes: (this can be done online at h ps
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You will need to register for catering purposes: (this can be done online at h ps
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docs.google.com/forms/d/1JZsWePcDhx5tkKa9kFJ1t2FmW8zyN-j2Wv7nu3UM-Iw/
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