“They worshipped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity..." - Acts 2:46
Ahoy Open Road!
We want to practice on Sunday what we can all do on Monday. This is all about learning together the ways of Jesus that we can live out ourselves.
So...join us for a BYO DINNER after our 4 pm gathering at Moffat.
As we seek to become Fully Alive, we want to learn to invite people around us into our lives in meaningful ways.
If you're gifted at hospitality or willing to give it a try, then this is your term to shine! 😃
If opening up your life to your church community or strangers is a new concept, then join us on Sunday, enjoy the vibes and ask God if there is one small way this week/month that you can open up your life to those around you.
It could be:
- commenting, positively (!), on a friend's social media posts.
- planning a meal, cuppa or activity with someone you enjoy spending quality time with.
- an SMS to someone you know who is struggling.
- giving some unsolicited encouragement to a colleague, teammate, classmate or neighbour.
- joining us for BYO dinner this Sunday
- or...whatever way you sense Jesus is calling you to follow his example and his Spirit's nudges.
Much love and see you Sunday,
Dan
FAM, our Fully Alive Model
You can read about FAM on our website. It will make the most sense if you understand our church's Vision, Mission, and three simple rhythms.
If it's totally new or overwhelming for you, ask someone you trust where they think you should start.
If it feels old hat or too simple, ask God who is around you, who needs you to walk with them through it?!
Coming Up
January - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
Sun 18 - Home/Moffat Gatherings + BYO Dinner + Baptisms
Sun 25 - Home/Moffat Gatherings
February - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
Feb 01 Home Gathering + Monthly Worship
Feb 08 Home + Moffat Gatherings
Feb 15 Home + Moffat Gatherings + Baptisms
Feb 22 Home + Moffat Gatherings
March - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
Mar 01 Home Gathering + Monthly Worship
Mar 08 Home + Moffat Gatherings
Mar 15 Home + Moffat Gatherings + Baptisms
Mar 22 Home + Moffat Gatherings
Mar 29 Home + Moffat Gatherings
April - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
Apr 05 Home Gathering + Monthly Worship [Easter Long W/end]
Apr 12 Home + Moffat Gatherings
Apr 19 Home + Moffat Gatherings + Baptisms
Apr 25 Anzac Day
Apr 26 Home + Moffat Gatherings
May - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
May ? Church Camp Sat-Sun
Our Mission
To help people find and follow Jesus.
Our Rhythms
Get to Know Jesus: how are you getting to know Jesus this week?
Invite people into your life: who can you intentionally open up your life to?
Gather and get involved: who can you connect, listen, share, or pray with this weekend?
Giving Up, In, and Out
Our church follows the same simple pattern of giving that we encourage each other individually: UP, IN, and OUT.
Giving UP
As a church, we give 2.5% to our denomination to support what's happening in churches like ours statewide and show appreciation for all the support they provide. We encourage each follower to consider giving "up" to support their local church - in this case ours :)
Giving IN
We give to personal/family needs within our church from our $5,000 Giving Kitty. Please alert us if you know someone with genuine needs that you're unable to meet out of your own resources.
Giving OUT
We encourage giving to several Christian projects beyond our church and local community: individual missionaries in Africa and Mongolia, an aid project in Cambodia, a local community non-profit called Sprout, and a church plant in Walkervale (Bundaberg). We'll give to them as a church, and we encourage you to give to them too.
Last month's giving: $20,505
Last month's expenses: $12,258
Balance: $85,449
Giving in: Oct 23-Dec 25: $5,000
Giving out: Oct 23-Dec 25: $16,293
"Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." - Proverbs 19:17
If you would like to support what we are doing and our giving to those in need, you can get started giving to Open Road to meet the needs of our church or get in touch with any questions you may have.
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