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1 R OCKINGHAM C HURCH OF C HRIST I NC. S O U N D C H R I S I A N 14th August 2016 WELCOME! We re glad you could fellowship with us here today. We d love you to join us for morning tea from 10 10:30am (between the 2 services). It is a time for the whole family adults and children to fellowship and share together, catch up with friends and get to know one another. Pastor Cohen Watson will bring us today s message titled: HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD?! Scripture readings: EXODUS 4:1-17, 4:29-31 & HEBREWS 1:1-3, 2:1-4 PUBLIC COMMITMENT & PRAYER FOR LUCY O ROURKE During our 8:30am service this morning, Danny and Kate O Rourke will publicly present their daughter Lucy for thanksgiving and prayer as they commit themselves to love and care for Lucy and raise her in the teaching of the Lord, and we publicly affirm our willingness to support and encourage them in this God-given task. We thank God for the wonderful gift of Lucy to them. PRAYER MEETING: THIS THURSDAY (18th) 4 5pm Don t miss out! Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting this Thursday from 4 5pm in the chapel as we pray particularly for the work of the gospel here in Rockingham, in our country and across the world, as well as praying for the needs of our church family. CAN WE TRUST THE NEW TESTAMENT? In a culture that often dismisses Christianity as unreasonable, come and hear from Dr John Dickson from the Centre for Public Christianity (CPX) as he presents evidence from historical sources that confirms the authenticity and reliability of the Bible. The event is on Tuesday 23rd August, 7:30-9pm at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and is sponsored by the Bible Society. This may be a great opportunity to invite friends who are sceptical of the Christian faith. No cost, but registration at will assist with planning. A retiring offering for the work of CPX will be taken on the night.

2 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. Exodus 4:12 More than 10,000 evangelists and Christian leaders sat in a giant auditorium in Amsterdam in 1986 listening to world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham. I sat among them, listening as he narrated some of his experiences. Then, to my surprise, he said, Let me tell you: every time I stand before the congregation of God s people to preach, I tremble and my knees wobble! What! I wondered. How can such a great preacher who has enthralled millions with his powerful sermons exhibit trembling and wobbling knees? Then he went on to describe not fear and stage fright, but intense humility and meekness as he felt inadequate for the daunting task to which God had called him. He relied on God for strength, not on his own eloquence. Moses felt inadequate when God sent him to deliver the enslaved Israelites from their 400-year captivity in Egypt. Moses pleaded with the Lord to send someone else, with the excuse that he had never been a good speaker (see Exodus 4:10,13). We may have similar fears when God calls us to do something for Him. But His encouragement to Moses can also spur us on: Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say (vs 12 NIV). As Billy Graham said that day, When God calls you, do not be afraid of trembling and wobbling knees, for He will be with you! What task does God have for you to do today? Depend on Him by asking for His help. go/ PRAISE AND PRAYER POINTS upraise God that His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness. upray for those struggling with health or age, including: Lorraine McDonnell (preparing for surgery), Margaret Saw, Ruth Long, Keith Roediger, Elaine Watts-McKiroy, Noelene Fist, Susan Dixon, & others. upray for those who are grieving over the loss of loved ones, including the family of Molly Stevens, who passed away this week. upray for our Pastors, Elders & Deacons as they seek to serve the Lord Jesus and His church here at Rockingham. upray for our ministry leaders and teams as they seek to make the gospel concerning Jesus Christ known in our community, and for God to draw people to repentance and faith in Jesus. upray for gospel workers across our land and around the world. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest field.

3 BOARD MEMBERS, MINISTRY CO-ORDINATORS & TREASURERS: Please submit your reports for the AGM (preferably by ) to Elsie by Sunday, 28th August PERTH WOMEN S AND MEN S CONVENTIONS. Ladies: The Perth Woman s Convention in on next Saturday (20th). Please let Elsie know if you would like to carpool/offer a lift to other ladies. Men: The Perth Men s Convention in on Saturday, 27th August. Speak to Roger Kingdon if you would like to go he will book for you as part of a group. A bus has been arranged for the men to-and-from the venue. CHURCH FETE TO SUPPORT CHAPLAINCY Are you willing to be the contact person and co-ordinator for our church fete this year? The fete will be on Saturday 8th October with the specific aim of raising funds to support school chaplaincy. All ministry groups and other interested parties from within the church are invited to run a stall with all proceeds going to Youth Care. Stall holders will operate within the church building, and we will not be selling food this year, although tea and coffee will be provided. If you are willing to help organise the event, including co ordinating the stalls, organise advertising and helping to ensure that the overall day runs smoothly, please speak to either Elsie or Pastor Cohen ASAP. OP SHOP MINISTRY TEAM LEADER REQUIRED Are you willing to consider leading and overseeing the Op Shop ministry which runs on Tuesdays here at the church? Will you pray about it? Jean Hall has led this ministry for many years, and would like to train someone to take up the baton for this ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity to serve our community and promote the gospel of the Lord Jesus among many who are not part of the church family. If you are interested and willing to consider leading this ministry, please speak to one of the Pastors. ERIC ROEDIGER... has moved to a Southern Cross Care nursing home: Frank Prendergast House 27 Pearson Drive Success, WA 6164 SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS If you re able to knit scarves for the homeless please let Glenys Moyle know. There is a great need here in Rockingham and the local area.

4 AGM ON 11th SEPTEMBER 2016 Our Annual General Meeting will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, 11th September, and will conclude with a finger food dinner together. This is an important meeting for church members, so please plan on attending. Non-members who are committed to the church family here are also welcome to come and observe. Further details, including commencement time, will be available shortly. ELECTION OF DEACONS The election of Deacons coincides with our Annual General Meeting each year. The Elders are pleased to recommend the following nominations for the position of Deacon for a period of three years (an area of ministry has also been specified, in keeping with the requirements of our Constitution). Amanda Curby Womens Ministry Roger Kingdon Mens & General Helps Ministry Les McDonnell Missions Alan Mitchell Administration & Special Projects If elected, the above nominees will join Jim Holmes (Treasurer) and Karin Hanicke (General Helps Ministry) as Deacons. The terms for Bev Southcott (Womens & General Helps Ministry) and Terry Winter (Property) are also due, but they have decided not to renominate for a further three year term. We invite you to prayerfully consider the above nominations in light of 1 Timothy 3:8-13. If you have reservations about the suitability of any of the above, please speak directly to one of the Elders no later than Sunday, 28th August. There are sufficient positions for all to be elected. A secret ballot for all church members aged 18 or over will be held over two Sunday mornings 4th and 11th September. The results will be declared at our AGM on the afternoon of the 11th. From the Pastors & Elders

5 NOTICE OF MOTION TO AGM : REAPPOINTMENT OF PASTORS It is with pleasure that the Elders recommend to the church the reelection of both our pastors for a further 5-year term. Pastor Tim Nsair s current appointment expires in February 2017, and senior Pastor Cohen Watson s appointment expires in July The above motion will be put forward at the AGM for any discussion or clarification, and voting by secret ballot will be available to church members at the AGM as well as on the following Sunday morning (18th September). Please contact one of the Elders with any questions. From the Elders NOTICE OF MOTION TO AGM : PURCHASE OF CHURCH LAND To date, the church has only given the Board formal approval to make payments towards the land up to 30% of the Unimproved Land Value. The Board now seeks to lift that ceiling to 60% of the Unimproved Land Value so all future donations made towards the purchase of the land can be paid to Churches of Christ as and when required. This will be voted on at the AGM. L AND P URCHASE F UND If you're willing and able to support the Land Purchase Fund, please collect a Pledge Form, Coin Box or Donation Envelope available from the table under the pigeon holes in the foyer.

6 HOUSE-KEEPING REMINDER! If you are preparing food in the church kitchen or preparing Communion, please remember to.. WASH YOUR HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES (gloves are provided in the Kitchen and Communion Prep Room) DATES TO DIARISE This Thursday, 18th August 2016 Prayer 4 5pm This Saturday, 20th August 2016 Perth Women s Convention Saturday, 27th August 2016 Perth Men s Convention Sunday, 11th September 2016 Church AGM AUGUST THIS THIS WEEK: 16th Phillip May 19th Tony Belton 20th Chloe Kirk PLEASED TO SERVE NEXT SUNDAY, 21st AUGUST :30am SERVICE S. Curby J. Turner, El. Watson R. Kingdon, R. Penfold (leaders) P. Turner, J. Gibbon T. Winter S. Kingdon, M. Hicks K. Hanicke, T. Hawke C. McClellan S. Holmes R. Kingdon, E. Earley A. Gibbon, H. Brennan M. Nsair, G. Nsair Message Service Leader Comm Leader Comm Prep Comm Servers Bible Reader Musicians Singing Support Sound Overhead Welcoming Kids Church Crèche Church Lock-Up Morning Tea between 2 services ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. Cnr Rae Rd & Frederick St, (PO Box 7128), SAFETY BAY, WA 6169 Tel: (08) Office (Administrator) rockcofc@gmail.com Pastor Cohen: pastor@rockinghamcofc.org.au Website: 10:30am SERVICE J. Kester (for first service & reset for 2nd service) R. Penfold, M. Adams (leaders) J. Gibbon, M. Weatherley TBC S. Kingdon, M. Hicks K. Hanicke, T. Hawke T. Fisher L. Coulter P & M Fricker A. Gibbon, H. Brennan T. Belton M. Kiddle, C. Kirk Pastor Tim: timnsair@gmail.com