Bulletin Announcements – 8 September 2013

6 September 2013

Ariel writes – a weekly scriptural devotion:   

Jesus wept. – John 11:35 NIV

Did Jesus weep because Lazarus was lost? No, for he was a believer whose soul was with God. Did Jesus weep because Lazarus was beyond help? No, for He would raise him up in a matter of minutes. He wept because Mary was weeping. He was deeply upset and troubled at her distress. Here we learn that Jesus the King is also a friend. In Him the mighty can be intimate and the sovereign can be soft-hearted. He is not a lofty and aloof God for He came in flesh, and so He feels our pain and understands our suffering. Too many of us live our lives not recognising that Jesus our Lord is also our companion. Instead of falling at His feet and weeping like Mary we cry alone in hopelessness. We selfishly bear our own burdens and carry our own crosses. Some of us even conclude that no one cares. What foolish thoughts we entertain! If He willingly went to the cross for us will He not willingly sit and commune with us?

from Pastor Ariel in rehab.

Manhood month is on and Sam Chan will be exploring topics such as fatherhood, work and sex. A great opportunity to think about and discuss these interesting topics with your friends.

Tickets on sale today (see one of the deacons)! This year we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the founding of our church. Together, our congregations will give thanks to God on Sunday, Nov 10, with a combined Thanksgiving Service at PLC School Croydon (10am), and in the evening a Thanksgiving Banquet at Rhodes Phoenix Restaurant (6pm). Mark this date in your calendars, as we join together as one church before God. Tickets for the seafood banquet will be on sale throughout September ($50 per adult, $20 per primary-school child). Please assist by booking whole tables of 12 with your friends.

REMINDER: Please return your filled Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Boxes by 22nd September

2013 AGM Announcement: Notice is given hereby to all members to attend an Annual General Meeting called by the Diaconate, to be held on 13th October 2013at 12:30pm, at the Chapel of the church.  In the agenda of the AGM, beside the regular items, there will be two special motions:

  1. To call Rev. Keith Noldt as a part-time interim minister of the church to serve the Strathfield 9am English congregation. His term will be one year and renewable.
  2. To call Pastor Andrew Bardsley as a full-time youth pastor of the church to serve the Strathfield 9am English congregation. His term will be three years and renewable.

(As these are special resolutions, 75% majority votes are required to pass these motions.)

Proxy Forms will be available from any deacon or minister and should be returned to deacon or minister or by fax or email to WSCCC. Deadline of Proxy Form to be received as valid vote is 11th October 2013, 12:30pm. Any Proxy Form received after the deadline becomes invalid and will not be counted.