Bulletin Announcements – 22 September 2013

20 September 2013

Ariel writes – a weekly scriptural devotion:   

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. (Psalm 3:5-6 NIV)

King David is vulnerable and in danger. His son Absalom has stolen his throne and now seeks to kill him. Yet guarding the King are thousands of his fighting men and his mighty warriors too. But, it is not in earthly protection that David finds peace. No, David enjoys immediate and lasting peace because of who God is! Too oft we look to our earthy possessions for peace. For some it is our homes, our jobs, our finances. For others it is our spouses, our family, our friends. When turmoil or danger arises we seek them first, they act as our security. But then, why is it, when we lay to rest at night our hearts are still in turmoil? David on the other hand is fast asleep, even though he lays there still exposed, because he truly knows the Lord in active – protecting, sustaining, and watching over him. Stronger than any earthly protection is your heavenly Father who watches over you.

 

This year we celebrate the 35th anniversary of our church. Together, our congregations will give thanks to God on Sunday, Nov 10, with a combined Service at PLC (10am) and a Banquet at Rhodes Phoenix Restaurant (6pm). Tickets for the banquet will be on sale throughout September ($50 adult, $20 primary-school child). Please assist by booking whole tables of 12.

An announcement was made about Tom and Josh leaving Glue leadership, but this is not quite accurate. To clarify, Tom and Josh may need to leave Glue Leadership next year, depending on work commitments. However, they will not know for sure until later. We would like to apologise for this mistake. Please join us in praying that God will provide for Tom and Josh to stay on and continue their service of Jesus in leading at Glue. Whether they stay or go, there is a need for more leaders for Glue, so please also ask God to raise up leaders for this ministry.

Strathfield 9am Ladies Fellowship: Sunday 29th September 10.45am to 12.15pm at the home of Elizabeth Hing in Concord. The study is Chapter 6 on the topic of Character.

Sunday school: Holiday program will be on today, 29 September and 6 October. Term 4 will start on 13 October. Play Group: Term 4 will start 8 October.

2013 AGM Announcement: Notice is given hereby to all members to attend an Annual General Meeting called by the Diaconate, to be held on 13thOctober 2013 at 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.

Commissioning Service for Alex and Naomi Fung, OMF Missionaries to Japan. October 20, 2.30pm, WSCCC Strathfield. Join us in praising God in anticipation of how He will use them to bring the gospel to Japan in the years ahead. This service is crucial as we pray and send them before they fly out the next day.