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Friendly Word
1 March 2015
10am service
Daphne Weatherill
Faith that works
James 2:14-26
Kids Programs: parents/caregivers
can sign up children on sheet in
foyer.
Refreshments served at conclusion
of service in ‘Pavilion”
6pm Café Church
Clinton Montgomery
Need assistance or help? Please speak
to any of our “Welcomers” in foyer.
A recorded copy of the services are up
and running again. Please order via the
envelopes in the foyer. MP3 copies are
also available.
You would have
received a “Care
Card” as you
entered today.
These cards are
for you to record
your visit with us; it is important, whether
you are here for the first time or a regular—
we would love to receive one from
everyone.
2 Corinthians 1:11 Contemporary
English Version (CEV)
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Please help us by praying for us.
Then many people will give thanks for
the blessings we receive in answer to
all these prayers.
New rosters are out – please ensure
you have collected your copy from
the pigeon holes in the Church
foyer. If there is not one with your
name on it and you would like to be
included – we would love to hear
from you!
GLOBALLY:
(1) Praise God for the
increasing number of people going to
churches across Cuba. Pray that the
funding for the one million Bibles
needed in Cuba will be met, & that
everyone who wants a Bible will receive
one.
(2) Please pray for Church Planters
working in Armenia. Evangelistic tours
have been organised to some of the
villages in Armenia & Georgia. May the
Lord give them power & wisdom to lead
people through the Word of God. Pray
for all those who have heard the Word
of God, that they will give their hearts to
Jesus.
(3) Lord we commit to you the crisis
faced by Families SA, & pray for a
sweeping reform of all its procedures so as to assist children & young people
in need.
(4) Please pray for Bill Newman`s
evangelistic outreach in Tokyo this
weekend.
Please note, there will be no 6pm
Service on Sunday 5th April (Easter
Sunday)
Volunteering
National Police Checks
The ‘Grace Period’ for having a
completed National Police Check (NPC)
here at Marion Church of Christ is now at
a close. If you do not have a current
NPC, then you will be unable to
volunteer until a fully completed NPC
has been sighted.
It is Australian Law for people in a
church volunteer position to have a
National Police Check. The integrity of
our church, safety of everyone who uses
are facilities and honouring the laws of
the land are important .
If you need to complete a NPC, please
see Tracy or Ruth in the office. If you
have any queries, please make an
appointment to see Sonya or Quentin.
Sunday 29 March
If you are considering Baptism, please
have a chat with Sonya or Justin.
If you have any questions that you’d like
answered about Baptism, Sonya and Justin
are happy to talk with you about that.
God has poured out His love into our
hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has
given us. Romans 5:5 NIV
May you be blessed with the peace that
comes from having Jesus in your life
and the joy that comes from being a part of
God’s family.
March is Prayer Month here at Marion.
Please pray for ...
 An appointment of a new senior minister
 A new Director of Marion Life
 The Search Committee
 The Governing Council
 The Ministry Team
 The Marion Life Board
 Velocity Youth Camp
 KCO Camp
C o n t a ct De t a i l s :
Governing Council Senior Pastor
Quentin Cathcart
to be appointed
C/- 8277 7388
Associate Pastor
Sonya Bertram
0413 593 767
Associate Pastor
Justin Low
0402 465 587
Church Office
Ruth Davidson
8277 7388
MarionLIFE
Karen Ames
8277 0304
Have you read the book of Nehemiah recently or
at all? I would encourage you to check it out –it is
in the Old Testament – Find Psalms which is in
the middle of the Bible then flip back a few books
to Nehemiah.
As you read Nehemiah’s prayer, you can feel the
tenderness of his heart, the brokenness he feels
for his country, and the fact that he’s preparing
himself for action. Nehemiah’s first response is to
take action by falling on his knees with his heart
open to what God desires him to do.
Nehemiah’s focus was not on himself, but on his
people. He hurt for his people and he prayed for
them. He could have looked first at himself and
asked, “What can I do, God? I’m stuck here
serving the king in the palace. There’s no way the
king would let me go and do anything.” Instead,
Nehemiah looked to benefit others.
Nehemiah took responsibility. He says, “We have
sinned against you, God. It’s our fault we’re in the
mess we’re in.” That’s one of the laws of
Intentional Living—you and I are 100%
responsible for what we think, feel, do and say. It’s
a huge thing to be able to go to God in prayer and
take responsibility for how you got where you are
today.
Nehemiah also positioned himself in prayer before
God as he focused on a promise instead of the
pain. He didn’t come to God telling him how bad it
was—but instead he spoke of the promise God
had given him and his people. He rested on God’s
promise.
Nehemiah found his joy because his first response
was to go to God. When he came up from his
knees he was joyful because he knew God was
going to complete a work. God ordered his steps
and took him through a process to allow
Nehemiah to be a driving force to rebuild the walls
of his city.
Guys Alive Dinner
Mon 2 March 6.15pm : $8.00
Speaker: Peter Bertram
Singer: Amy Lea
RSVP: TODAY
Governing Council Prayer Night
Come along on … 3rd Thursday of
the Month @ 7.30pm in the Lounge
2. Look to benefit others.
3. Take responsibility.
4. Focus on a promise.
5. Respond with joy.
ney Matters
This week MarionLIFE has 2 Money
Matters courses commencing.
Dennis Murton and Dennis Darling are
presenting both courses, one at
MarionLIFE on Wednesdays and the
other at CareWorks, Thebarton on
Tuesdays.
Currently we are expecting 13 – 16
people to attend each of these 6 week
courses.
Easter Services
Thursday 2nd April 7pm Service
Friday 3rd April 9am Service
Sunday 5th April 10am Service
Money Matters has an excellent
reputation for being a quality course,
providing meaningful information in a
welcoming and relaxed manner. We
would appreciate it if you could
remember these courses in your
prayers, particularly praying that
individuals’ circumstances do not
change and they are able to take
advantage of this opportunity.
ELECTRONIC GIVING
Home cooked meals ...
just the way you like them!
Tues –Thurs from 10am—2pm
Details for CHURCH:
OFFERING:
BSB:
Account Number:
Account Name:
Reference:
704-922
100009707
Marion C of C
“Offering”
Details for Building Projects:
BSB:
Account Number:
Account Name:
Reference:
Here are five things we can learn from Nehemiah
as keys to intentional prayer.
1. Take action in prayer with a heart open to God.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9.00am—3.00pm
Fresh, clean, washed and ironed
garments—make a visit next week.
704 922
100009258
Marion C of C
“Operation Invigor8”
Details for MARIONLIFE:
DONATIONS:
BSB:
Account Number:
Account Name:
Reference:
704 922
100010398
MarionLIFE Gift Fund
your name (for receipt)
www:theintentionallife.com
C o n t a ct De t a i l s :
Corner Marion Road
& Alawoona Ave
MITCHELL PARK
SA 5043
P: (08) 8277 7388
887 Marion Road MITCHELL PARK
P: (08) 8277 0304
E: [email protected]
W: www.marionlife.org.au