** CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS **
Welcome...
12th October 2014
SOCIAL MEDIA
So, you’ve heard of Facebook right? Lol! Somebody
recently suggested that 95% of what is on Facebook is
rubbish. What do you think? Like it or not, we are
communicating through social media more and more so
here are some suggested ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ from a
Christian ethical perspective.
Don’t use offensive language
Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say to a person face
to face
 Don’t post inappropriate or immodest images
 Don’t criticize, belittle or demean anyone
 Don’t compare your insides with other people’s
outsides
 Don’t be negative
 Don’t base your self worth on the amount of “likes” you
receive
 Don’t use Facebook as a friend competition
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10am
Message from
Michael Grechko
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Do say what you mean
Do communicate in a positive way
 Do what Jesus would do
 Do express yourself with honour, authenticity and
excellence
 Do spend time with your Facebook friends face to face
 Do remember everything you put on Facebook lasts
 Do your research before saying ‘yes’ to a friend
request
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Please contact: [email protected]
Please join us for
coffee in the foyer.
If you are new to
the Church please
join us in the
Connect Lounge,
after the service.
Remember, friends, you are an ambassador of Christ
even on Facebook!
Michael Grechko - Senior Minister
Lyndon Beasy - Executive Pastor
Ben Evers - Children
Ashleigh Jensen - Worship & Creative Arts
Charmaine Vis - Community Outreach
Berwick Church of Christ, Inc. (Reg. No. A0059580G)
Michael Grechko
Senior Minister
A dynamic movement of growing churches discipling the people
of our city, our nation, our world.
NEW TO CHURCH?
PHILIPPINES MISSION TRIP
FOOD PANTRY
LIVING SPRINGS COUNSELLING
The Connect Lounge is open every
Sunday morning after the service for
those who are new to the church and
wish to connect with other new people
and to meet with people who can answer
any questions regarding our church
life. New families are encouraged to go
there for a number of weeks to get to
know others in a similar position. Also, if
you are interested in joining or starting a
LifeGroup there will be someone there
to sign you up or answer any questions
you might have.
The Philippines Team says THANK YOU
to all who prayed, encouraged, gave and
supported us on this mission. We had an
amazing time connecting with the
teachers and children at Fishermen for
Christ Learning Centre for the Deaf. We
painted, repaired, led devotions, played
games, hosted parties and even ‘spoiled’
the teachers with a retreat at the beach
and then took them all out for dinner –
they were overwhelmed by such
generosity and send their thanks for
making it possible. If you want to hear
more stories or if you are interested in
joining the next team in late January
contact Chris Hennequin, Stuart
McKerihan or any team member .
Thank you so much for your contribution
to this valuable ministry as we serve the
community we live in. The following items
are needed. If you could contribute
please do so in the trolley in the foyer.
Seeks to provide a secure, confidential,
non-threatening environment where
problems can be discussed, feelings
can be clarified and solutions can be
explored with support from an
experienced counsellor. To make an
appointment please call 9702 6687 or
email [email protected].
FORGE YOUNG ADULTS
What: Forge Bon Fire & Worship
When: Sunday, October 12 at 6pm
Where: at the Cameron's - 6 Peterson
Road, Officer
Bring $5 for pizza
FUSE YOUTH NEEDS YOU!
Are you a night owl? Have some free
time on Friday to Saturday, October 24
to 25? FUSE Youth could use your
help. We are holding our annual AllNighter event and we need people to
help us supervise. Hour time slots
available. Go to the info desk today or
talk to Beth McPhan 0429 864 759.
SERMONS ONLINE
Missed a sermon or would like to hear
past sermons again? Then go to
www.bcoc.com.au and click on ‘BCOC
Listen Online’ on the left menu or go to
www.bcoc.com.au/listenOnline.html.
LIFEPLAN SEMINARS NEW DATE
November 15, Saturday from 9am4pm. Go to www.lifeplanseminars.com
for more details.
CHURCH UNITE
A Prayer & Worship Event!
Sunday, October 19 - 5pm & 8pm at
the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition
Centre. Guest Speakers: Mark Conner,
Rob Buckingham, Dale Stephenson and
Peter McHugh. For more info go to
www.churchunite.com.au.
CHRISTIAN GREETING CARDS
You can purchase Christian greeting
cards from the info desk. We have a
range of cards including Get Well,
Thinking of You, blank cards or mixed
packs.
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Pasta sauce
Long life milk
Canned fruit
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Canned veggies
Canned tuna
Please ensure items are not out of date.
Thank you.
NEED PRAYER?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FOOD PANTRY
There are a number of ways you can let
us know...
To meet the growing need in our
community, we need more people on our
team. Have you studied social work or
counselling? Are you gifted in the area of
administration? Do you enjoy meeting
and helping people? If this is you, we
would love to hear from you. Please
contact Cheryl on 0418 590 070.
 Ask one of our Pastors or Elders who
are available at the end of the Service
 Come to the info desk and fill in Prayer
Request Cards
 Email [email protected]
 Ring the Church Office 9702 1011
during the week
 Ask your Life Group
ALLAN MEYER MEN’S NIGHT CD
Those who ordered CDs from the Men’s
Night with Allan Meyer, please collect
them at the info desk. Cost: $5.
All prayer requests submitted will be
forwarded to the Pastors, Elders &
Prayer Groups unless noted as
“Confidential” (Pastors & Elders only).
PLEASANT SPRING AFTERNOON
BOYS BRIGADE
For boys from grades 1-12.
Come along and join us.
Contact [email protected].
Sunday, October 26 from 2.20pm at
Beaconsfield Baptist Church.
Featuring the Daughters of the King
Choir along with some fantastic soloists.
Free admission. See notice board for
more details.
All articles/notices for FOCUS must be
submitted to the Church Office or emailed
to [email protected] no later than
12noon, Wednesdays. Any late notices
may not be accepted. Thank you.
Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus and multiply disciple-making churches.