Weekly Update October 11
Last Sunday Robyn preaches on the Mark 10 reading and mentioned the three different themes in there
- The testing of Jesus, by the Pharisees about divorce
- The questioning by the disciples about Jesus’ answers to the Pharisees
- The anointing of the children
She concluded with the final quote, linked with the Hebrews reading about how God renews our lives.
‘Identity theft occurs when someone steals your name and other information for fraudulent use. The surprising reality, however, is that Christians are by definition, people who have someone else’s identity, namely Jesus Christ Not only have you been given an identity that you weren’t born with or that you didn’t earn the right to use, but you’re invited to ….use all the benefits this identity brings. This is so much better than identity theft – it is identity gift!’
On Sunday Robyn will lead the service, Sally will preach and Paul and band will lead the music. We look forward to seeing you all then!
* Our new Prime Minister, Scott Morrison and deputy Josh Frydenberg. Remember: In the AM pray for our PM.
* Pray for those affected by drought especially those in NSW and Qld, for farmers and their families, for hay carters and for rural communities. Continue to pray for rain which is so desperately needed.
*Pray for SRE in schools throughout the region, for the SRE teachers, for the High School SRE coordinator Jen Schabel and the Primary SRE coordinator Mick Hookham
*For those who are sick, especially remembering Jim who has been in hospital, Gordon, Terence, Jim, John K and Shirley who will be having surgery next week.
*Pray for the pastoral care workers in our hospitals
*Thank God for all those who work so diligently to make F5 happen.
*For Little Sheep and 3D as they meet on Wednesdays and for Sally and her teams.
*Pray that God will open up areas for other members of F5 to be using their gifts.
– join the kitchen team. We now are in DESPERATE need of people to volunteer here. Please speak to Robyn if you can help, Thank you to those who offered last Sunday.
– train for AV setup or to run PowerPoint
– volunteer at the Bookshop or the Artisans’ Table
– join Gill for prayer from 2.30 on Sundays or join setup team from 3.30
– Be encouragers of each other
3D Kids is on a Wednesday afternoon from October 24.. Sally would like helpers for next term to help practice and put on This Child.
Little Sheep runs every Wednesday morning at Christ Church. All Mums and preschoolers are welcome. We always welcome new helpers.
Please cover both of these activities in prayer. Pray for families who will bring their children, and for children attending that they will hear the good news of Jesus. Pray for safety and harmony in the running of the program and pray for Sally and her team that what they say and do will be to God’s glory.
F5 Team
The F5 Team is now comprised of Robyn and Paul Baxter (Lead pastors), Gill Varcoe, Sally Cullen and Ruth and Don Elder. Please contact us if you need help or information. 041425415; Robyn; 041863396 Paul
F10 will meet this Monday at Christchurch at 10am. Contact Robyn 0414254154
Paul and Robyn will be at the Mall on October18th.
We had a great night at Mosaic. Thanks to all those who helped make it such a success. We were able to give Anglicare a cheque for $450.00 and several bags of groceries. Thank you Sally for the Postie fashion and to all other helpers for making it such a great night. Our next night will have a Christmas theme and will be on November 23.
13 October 2018 (Saturday), A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for those soldiers from the Diocese who served in World War 1 will be held at 11.00am in St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn. All welcome
Your F5 Team,
Robyn, Paul, Gill, Sally, Ruth, Don,
