21 November Thought for the Week:

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1 21 November 2015 Thought for the Week:

2 Sabbath School Preliminary Program (9:30 9:50 a.m.) Divine Service (10:45 a.m.) Deacon on Duty: Emmanuel (Open/Set Up: Joseph, Dioniso, Louis & Fredo) Next Week: Benjamin (Open/Set Up: Jean Noel, Roland, Steven & Fabrice) Deaconesses on Duty: Next Week: Susan Maka and Linda Balisson Monique Adirouben and Lian S. Sunset Time ( Today): Next Week ( Friday): 8:16 p.m. 8:22 p.m. Birthdays: Lorraine Atchia (Wednesday) Cinderella Isaac (Thursday) Jean Noel Vivier (Saturday) are celebrating their birthdays next week. Casey Church wishes all of you a happy birthday! 2

3 Casey Adventurers Investiture Today : Casey Adventurers Investiture is happening today, 21 st Romanian Baptist Church, Reema Blvd, Endeavour Hills November at the Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. to be ready for the main service at 10:45. Full Uniform is required for Investiture, which is navy blue pants, white top, scarf, woggle and sash. Following the end of the church service, we will be having our final meeting for this year from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Heritage College. Parents and Adventurers are invited to join us in a b.y.o. picnic lunch to be held at the school before commencement of the meeting. We are also having an end of year celebration of games and activities, could you please bring a plate of party food to share. Upcoming Baptismal Service: There will be a baptismal service on December 19, By baptism our candidates will confess their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and testify of their own death to sin and of their purpose to walk in newness of life. Prayer Requests and Thanksgiving: We ask you to remember the following people/items in your prayers: 1. Jacqueline Jaulimsing s health (her health is deteriorating) and also for her family. She needs our prayers! 2. Dorshan Simonsen s health. She is waiting for important test results. 3. Doug and Carol and other NGOs in Mongolia that are being treated unfairly. 4. Misa s health and also for Pam. 5. Janeth Alberto, daughter Iris and their family. 6. David Sardes' health and also for his family. 7. Thank God for improvement in Hayley Lenette s health. 8. Troy Alphonso s health, for Kudzie his wife and for the family. 9. Pray for the candidates as they prepare for baptism on December Our building project and for those that are participating in the prayer vigil for our church building. ADRA: 1. ADRA: Today we have a big bin in the foyer for you to bring some donated goods for Cornerstone food preparation. We d really appreciate your kind donation of any of the following items, 3

4 Mineral water/soda water Ribena or raspberry syrup or other Drinking chocolate Milo sugar Honey Long life milk Cans of fruits Rice noodles Bread crumbs Brown rice/white rice Cans of crushed tomato sauce Sliced beetroots Three bean mix Passata jars Coconut milk/cream Cans of chick peas Cans of lentils Cans of butter beans Cans of black beans Dried red lentils Dried split yellow peas Quinoa Couscous Different shape pastas Olive oil Soy sauce/balsamic vinegar Massel chicken and vegetable cubes Tomato/Bbq sauce Whole grain mustard / Dijon mustard Salt/Pepper Plain flour/ Self raising flour Serviettes Glad cling wrap Aluminium wrap Plastic rectanguler take away containers 500ml/750 ml Black rubbish bags Disposable gloves Large aluminium trays Don t forget that the first Sunday of each month is our homeless meal at Cornerstone Dandenong. Feel free to join us. 2. ADRA: For those interested in Orangesky laundry service for the homeless we ll have a short meeting after the divine service next week 21st November. 3. ADRA: If you know anyone in need of clothing, food or shelter let Adam Bokos know so we may be able to assist in their need. Family Fitness Tomorrow : A family that plays (and prays) together stays together. Start enjoying the benefits that physical activity gives you and your family. When? This Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Where? Heritage College. Narre Warren South. Can I come? Of course you can. All ages welcome. Bring a towel, sports footwear, a bottle of water and comfy gear. Also bring a raincoat in case it rains. Contact Peter on , Mark on or Joey on for further details. 4

5 Weekly Prayer Meetings: Feel free to join any of the following groups for prayer and fellowship: 1. Hampton Park: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Contact: Billy Rosemain, Mobile: Hampton Park: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Contact: Benjamin Biram, Phone: Narre Warren South: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Contact: Maryse Gungadoo, Phone: Narre Warren: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Contact: John Scheermeijer, Mobile: Safe Church Awareness Workshops (LAST ONE TOMORROW): As you probably are aware by now that the Conference expect to be audited as a church from 1 st January Please note that a person voted by the church to hold a church office needs to have: 1. Working with Children Checks 2. Code of conduct and pledges signed off 3. Attend a (SCAW) workshop Please note that our last SCAW workshop is TOMORROW 22 nd November at Rowville Lysterfield SDA church. All bookings must be made online via The cost is $25 per head and times are 9.30 am till 4.00 pm. Carmen, Liz and Corine will meet with different departments after church every Sabbath to help you the best we can to have all the documents required for the audit. Your help is appreciated. Mother and Daughter Dinner: The Women s Ministry of Pakenham and Casey SDA Churches cordially invite every mother and their daughters (aged years) to a free dinner at Heritage College (333 Centre Road, Narre Warren South, VIC) on Sunday 29 th of November 2015 at 5:30 p.m. If you wish to attend please note that booking is essential. Please call Carmen Mohanu on Dress code: Formal! Please inform us of any dietary requirements. Fundraising for Church Building Fund: 1. Claudette is making some scarves to raise money for the building fund. If you would like to place an order please contact her on

6 2. Interested in joining the fundraising committee? Contact John St. Mart on Bread Ministry: Bread is donated free by Brumby s, Bentleigh. But there are transportation costs to cover. If you would like to donate to this ministry please mark an envelope Bread Ministry and place it in the regular offering (red) bag. Positions Vacant: The following positions are at the Community Kids Berwick Early Education Center: 1. Room Leader (Lead Educator) 2. Centre Manager. These positions are part time fixed contract, 37.5 hrs per week. Applications close: 26/11/2015 If you are interested please contact the Centre Manager or Hayley on Ph: (Quote: Reference number: Road To Bethlehem 7 10 December 2015: Be captivated and inspired by the Road to Bethlehem experience. Bring your family and friends and travel through the winding dusty streets from Nazareth to Bethlehem and experience the beautifully re told story of Jesus birth more than 2000 years ago. Tickets are available from 9.00am Monday, 23th of November. Visit to book online or call Why not be part of this unique ministry by becoming a volunteer at Road to Bethlehem! Whatever your talent or gifting, we have a position for you! These are the days we need you! SET UP days are: Sunday 29th November from 8.00am 1.00pm Sunday 6thof December from 8.00am 5.00pm. GIFTBAG PACKING Saturday 5th December from 2pm onwards at the NCC PACK UP days Thursday Night 10th December from 11.00pm 2.00am Friday 11th December from 9.00am 5.00pm Sunday 13th of December 8.00am 2.00pm 6

7 To volunteer contact Simone Mifsud on or Moe Stiles on ; alternatively you may contact us via at Combined Youth Program South East Melbourne WHAT? Yes, that's right! Calling all youth that live in Melbourne to participate in a youth program with a difference! WHEN? December 5th, 3pm 5.30pm, followed by a light supper. WHERE? Carrum Downs Salvation Army Church Frankston Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs WHY? To bring Adventist Youth together for fellowship and to introduce a dynamic youth team from New Zealand (via Skype) who will be running an exciting Youth Revival series, "For Such A Time As This.", South East Melbourne in April HOW: by God's grace... and for His glory! If you would like to participate and know more about the exciting plans for next year, please contact Ake Lanumata , Vanessa Ah Tune , Tara Vano , or mizpahmission@gmail.com Melbourne Marching For Jesus At Christmas December 20, 2015 On Sunday December 20, 10am, join us as we march from Federation Square, along Swanston Street concluding at the Steps of the State Library, where Christmas carols and a Christmas message will be presented. The purpose of the march is to remind Melbourne that the festive season should not conceal the reality of Jesus Christ's birth for the salvation of mankind. GET INVOLVED / SPREAD THE WORD! Go to or theorchardmelbourne.org.au for more information. Summer Camps 2016 GAP (16 18) January 7 to 11 Juniors (10 12) January 12 to 17 Teens (13 15) January 19 to 24 Where? Camp Howqua (127 Howqua River Road, Camp Howqua) What? At Summer Camps, our aim is to give each camper the best opportunity to experience all that camp has to offer, and make memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Jakowlew (03) or natashajakowlew@adventist.org.au Register? Go to to download a paper application or register online. 7

8 If you would like to communicate an item in the bulletin, please forward it to both John Scheermeijer and Karina Waterstone on: Mobile: (John), (Karina) or ; Kindly send your notes before Thursday. Thank you! Pastoral Requests: Please tear off and hand this section to the Pastor or Elders or place it in the prayer box in the foyer. Name : Phone : I would like a visit from the pastor or elders I would like to transfer my membership to Casey SDA Church I am interested in Bible studies or baptism I would like special prayer for: This person, is: At home or in: Hospital, Ward: In need of spiritual help or interested in Bible studies Phone : Address : 8