Newsletter 01-February-2015
Jesus has a source of authority, wisdom, and understanding that confounds all those who have tied their lives to the dominant ways of knowing and being in the world. Unclean spirits, unfazed by other forms of authority, find that their power is no match for the One whose authority is the love of God.
NEXT WEEK:
Sunday Worship: 8 February 2015
Theme: "Ongoing and Sustaining Ministry"
Focus Scripture: Mark 1:29-39
Other Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Prayer Points:- Please pray for: School and University children returning to school. Ron Ashton, Margaret Morrison.
CHURCH NOTICES AND EVENTS:
Youth Group:- Starts Friday 30th January at 7.30 pm. This group is aimed for those at Intermediate School or College. We meet weekly for bible study, games and outings. For further information ring Ian 5341380.
Church Picnic: Sunday 22 February:- There will be a church picnic at the home of Peter and Jan Hancock, 1 Orangewood Drive, Northpark on Sunday, 22 February. Everyone is welcome. More details will follow later.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH AT KITCHENETTE next to Westpac in Highland Park. 12 noon, on Tues 3 March. Bring your friends. Delicious Middle Eastern food or counter food at reasonable prices. Sign up on Clip board in Foyer. Loas Toung
Holiday Programme 2015:- Thank you to all the helpers who worked at the Holiday Programme. Without you it could not happen. Thanks also to all the church family for providing baking.
MENS GROUP:- The men's home group meets for the first time in 2015 at the home of Ray Lewis, 1/57 Mellons Bay Rd, at 7.00 pm on Monday 2 February. All men welcome. First business - should we continue to meet on Mondays or would another night be better? Any queries, phone Bob 021 0633292
Girls Brigade:- will recommence on Tuesday 10th February. 6pm to 7.45pm. Contact Julie Dickey 535 5814 0274 925659 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Prayer Chain:- If you would like to be added to the prayer chain please call me in the office 5342305 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will add you before re printing the new updated version next week. Thank you Jeannine
Real Life:- This Sunday night on Real Life (01-02-15), John Cowan's guest will be writer, comedian and performer, Michele A'Court.
Our House:- This Monday, 2 February, from 9.30am for approximately 1 hour, followed by morning tea. Let’s work on keeping our house clean together.
If you haven’t seen also we have started a maintenance project to the church house with gardens and new fences. Thank you for your continued support with donations to enable this to happen.
Offerings:- I am just starting the process in preparation for the end of the financial year and would like to know if anyone has any spare envelopes they are no longer using that I can reissue. If you would prefer to have envelopes on a different cycle ie fortnightly instead of weekly please let me know, or if anyone would like more information on giving by Direct Credit instead of the envelope system please contact Jeannine in the office.
Trade Aid Stall this Sunday After church today, there will be a stall selling a range of Trade Aid’s products including coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and dried fruits.
Offerings:- I am just starting the process in preparation for the end of the financial year and would like to know if anyone has any spare envelopes they are no longer using that I can reissue. If you would prefer to have envelopes on a different cycle ie fortnightly instead of weekly please let me know, or if anyone would like more information on giving by Direct Credit instead of the envelope system please contact Jeannine in the office.
FINANCE REPORT
- NOTES
- OFFERINGS RUNNING A LITTLE ABOVE BUDGET
- THE SURPLUS IN DECEMBER AROSE BECAUSE OF SPECIAL GIVING. IT INCLUDES A GRANT OF $7000 FROM THE DIMOCK FAMILY TRUST FOR CHAIRS IN THE HALL WHICH HAS NOW BEEN SPENT. ALSO, WE RECEIVED A SPECIAL DONATION OF $1500 FOR MAINTENANCE. MANY THANKS TO THESE DONORS.
- EXPENSES TRACKING WITHIN BUDGET ESTIMATES BUT SOME BIGGER BILLS EXPECTED.
- OVERALL - LOOKING GOOD. THANK YOU EVERYONE AND PRAISE THE LORD!
| December 2014 | Year to Date (6 months) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Budget | Actual | Budget | |
| INCOME | ||||
| OFFERINGS | 8120 | 7433 | 46871 | 44594 |
| SPECIAL GIVING | 8500 | 208 | 12305 | 6248 |
| OTHER INCOME | 5760 | 6240 | 42860 | 38730 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 22380 | 13861 | 102035 | 89572 |
| EXPENSES | ||||
| REGULAR | 11652 | 14716 | 86033 | 88398 |
| SPECIAL PROJECTS | - | - | - | - |
| SURPLUS(DEFICIT) | 10729 | (835) | 16002 | 1174 |
