"13 Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer could cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity. 14 Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins."
- Hebrews 9:11-14 NLT
Ahoy Church,
I hope you were able to meet some of the huge number of visitors who came on Sunday. As you know, we're focusing on two skills this term: inviting people into our lives, and living with the generosity that Jesus modelled and taught.
However, given a lot is happening this week, I'm taking a quick break from the series to ensure we don't miss out on what's important!
Worship at CalCC - BYO Rug/Chair; arvo tea (optional)
Bring a rug/chair for our monthly worship gathering this Sunday from 4 pm at Caloundra Christian College, 7 Gregson Place, Caloundra. If you want to bring some food to share, that'd be great! Arrive from 4 pm, stories + worship from 430pm.
To prepare to worship from your heart with Aimee and the team, listen to the songs before Sunday!
Book Church Camp ASAP - save your spot
Join for any part of June 19-21, and signing up NOW means we are guaranteed to be close to each other. There are glamping tents, 'cabins' and tent sites available.
Photos and booking details below.
Grow an abiding faith in Jesus
This week, our team met to plan and train for the upcoming Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course in Term 2!
More details, explanation, videos and registration info below.
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship - Term 2
In Term 2, Renee, Matt McClymont, Megan, Diana, Katie and Noah are leading the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course, which is the first part of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship program.
The course will run on Monday nights from 27 April to 22 June, with a one-week gap for the Labour/May Day weekend. We are holding an Information Evening on Monday 30th March for all those who want to check it out. Details below.
The courses help you learn to cultivate a deeper love for Jesus. In the 8-week course, Pete and Geri Scazzero help to unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting below-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Jesus.
1-Hour Information Evening - Monday 30th March
To find out more, join us Monday 30 March 6.45 arrival for a 7pm start.
Peter & Renee’s home, 3/6 Burgess St Kings Beach.
If interested in attending please speak to Renee or contact KatieM: 0412 500 940E: katie@ksidesign.com.au
Find out more about the course, meet with Renee, other leaders, and others who are interested.
Check out a brief overview of the course below
The spiritual shallowness this course attempts to address
Estimated cost is $70 for the book, workbook and daily devotional (contact Dan or Renee if finances are a challenge). Registrations are open now.
To Register please contact Katie Smith E: katie@ksidesign.com.au or M: 0412 500 940
NOTE: We will run the Emotionally Healthy Relationships course in Term 3 for those who are interested.
Church Camp @ Cobb & Co
We've finally found a great location for our next church camp! We're thinking sometime mid-year, potentially June 19-21 (a week before school terms finishes). If these dates do/don't suit you, please hit REPLY and let us know!
- Cabins, Glamping, and Camping - check!
- Open fires - check!
- Big billabong to swim in - check!
- <1hr drive from Caloundra - check!
- Recently bought by Qld Baptists QCCC ministry - bonus!
Coming Up
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 @ City Life Baptist
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
Apr 27 EHD: "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" Launches (till June 22nd)
May - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
May 03 Home Gathering + Monthly Worship
May 10 Home + Moffat Gatherings
May 17 Home + Moffat Gatherings + Baptisms
May 24 Home + Moffat Gatherings
May 31 Home + Moffat Gatherings
June - 9am [Home] + 4pm [Moffat]
Mondays - Young Adults - Marcello + Mariela 0428 986 423
Fridays - 6am Men's Prayer - Fred 0431 437 080
Jun 19-21 Church Camp @ Cobb & Co
Jun 22 EHD: "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" Ends
Church Camp!
We are planning a church camp at Cobb & Co around mid-year. Stay tuned.
Our Mission
To help people find and follow Jesus.
Our Vision
Fully Alive through faith in Jesus. To see vision come to life, we developed FAM, our Fully Alive Model. Ideally, you can work through FAM with someone else.
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: $9,880
Last month's expenses: $9,584
Balance: $75,964
Giving in : Oct 23-Jan 26: $5,000
Giving out : Oct 23-Jan 26: $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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