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1 ConneXions Welcome to woodvale baptist church Keeping you in touch TODAY S SERVICE Our Guest Speaker: Peter Pollock 30th October 2016

2 Welcome! We are glad you are here! Whether you are visiting with us or part of our regular Church Family, may you sense God s presence and know the depth of His peace as we share in worship together. So we can get to know you better and minister to you more effectively, please fill out the enclosed Care Card and place in the offering collection during the service. We want to thank you for being with us today. Please join us again, you are welcome here! Please join us for morning tea after the service! Please welcome our Guest Speaker: Peter Pollock Peter Pollock is a man of many parts famous international cricketer, journalist, columnist, author, poet, business executive, sports administrator, family man and disciple of JESUS CHRIST. Whatever he does bears the stamp of commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Never content with the mediocre, he has discovered in his relationship with Jesus Christ, a new depth and meaning in the disciplined drive that characterizes his life. A special offering will be taken at the end of the service for his ministry Please join us as our Guest Speaker, Peter Pollock, shares with us again. Church Family Lunch Our Church Family Lunch will commence at 12 noon after the morning tea. If you haven t placed an order for pies, you can BYO lunch and join us for a great time of fellowship and fun. Encouragement From God s Word Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) ConneXions Page 1

3 Children, Youth & Young Adult Programs PARENTS ROOM: Available specifically for crying babies & breast-feeding mothers. Note: Due to space constraints we ask that parents make use of our children s programs for older siblings. Children s Sunday Program 10am 11am LITTLE LAMBS (located in the Crèche Room): Specialised programme for children ages 2 4 year olds. JUNIOR CHURCH (Ages K 6): Junior Church will commence when announced in the main service. Youth Sunday Program 10am 11am (Grades 7-9) In2Gear will commence when announced in the main service. AWANA Grand Prix Saturday 12th November WBC ALL WELCOME! Come enjoy a fun filled afternoon, cheering on our AWANA clubbers. There will be a sausage sizzle and lots of fellowship! Program for Youth...Friday Nights (Grades ) NEXUS IS BACK! - Term 4 flyers are the Info Booth. Friday 4th November WBC Cost: $3 Theme: Amazing Grace Come on the adventure of the century... Nexus Amazing Race...see who can complete the tasks and find the clues to be crowned victors!! WACE Exams Please prayer for our Year 12 students who are preparing for their WACE Exams and God s blessing for their futures. Program for Youth Adults (YA) Age Are you interested in our Young Adult ministry? Check out our Facebook WoodvaleYA to see what s happening. ConneXions Page 2

4 FREE Public Forums on Marriage Reality...All Welcome! FamilyVoice WA are hosting their first Marriage Reality Forum at Woodvale Baptist Church on: Sunday 13th 3pm Please invite your friends & family. For more details. see poster in the foyer. Flyers are at the Info Booth. CABC Stalls WOW Event LADIES: Create A Beautiful Christmas is coming up on the 19th November and we're looking for those who are interested in having a stall on the day! You might be a party planner, run your own business or wish to sell items that you or a friend have made. It's an opportunity to not only share some Christmas ideas but get some Christmas shopping done! It's going to be a great day out for the whole family! If you would like a stall or if you have a friend who might like to do so, please contact Leonie Lupton: E: cllupton@aapt.net.au M: T: Congratulations WBC would like to congratulate two of our young people, John Matthews who was awarded Dux at Kingsway Christian College and Nakita Barnett who was awarded Dux Proximae also at Kingsway Christian College. What an amazing effort! Well Done! Christmas Hampers Donations of Christmas specialty goods, gift cards and cash are being collected now for our annual custom of blessing families in need, within and outside of our WBC family. If you would like to donate, please drop in items at the pantry drops located near the Info Booth and Library (cash or gift cards can be handed in to the church office) We would ask that donations of food be well within the use by date as we cannot distribute food that is past the expiration date. The October Theme is: Christmas Specialty Food Items New Ministry To Migrants Have you recently migrated to Perth? Would you like some help or support getting settled or integrating into the Australian way? A New Ministry has begun at WBC and we are eager to journey with you! We are looking for people who can use their skills, time, resources and or connections to support this ministry, such as: moving house, a tradie, hospitality, financial support, language or driving skills. Please contact Asha Thivy or Trevor Schubert via at: C: Asha: Asha_Thivy@hotmail.com C: Trevor: schubes1950@hotmail.com Reaching out ConneXions Page 3

5 LaserCorps Family Event Men s Fellowship are hosting an event for the whole family on: Sunday 20th November 2pm to 4.30pm Cost: $32 p/person It will be a fun time of battling the elements and each other. (This event may not be suitable for children under 8 due to the weight of the equipment to be carried). Registration forms will be on Elvanto or you can register at the table next Sunday, 6th November. For more details contact Nico Oberholzer on: C: nicodre@gmail.com Thank You Barb and Brian Prangnell wish to thank WBC for your prayers, visits, cards, s and meals during the past month. Barb is recovering well and glad to be home. Thank you again and God bless! Corporate Prayer Times Sunday Pre-Service am Tuesday Night Prayer: pm Church Library Hours Sunday AM am and 11.10am 11.40am Other times during the week, as arranged depending on staff availability. Flyers & ConneXion Notices To be in the office by noon on Tuesday (Flyers) and Wednesday (ConneXions Notices). Christmas Mailbox Drops Invitations to our Christmas Carols and Christmas Services nights. Personal Invites or Invites via Neighbourhood Mailbox drops How many invitations would you like? Please indicate on the CARE CARD or the church office at: mail@wbcinc.org.au. LifeWorks 6.30pm LifeWorks will not be happening this Sunday due to having our Guest Speaker, Peter Pollock, but will start up again next Sunday, 6th Nov. Direct Debit Giving You can arrange for Direct Debit of your tithes/giving to WBC as follows: Woodvale Baptist Church Inc. Bankwest Kingsway BSB No General Account: Building Account: Faith Promise Account: What s Coming Up?... WBC TONIGHT 6.30pm with Peter Pollock TODAY Church Family Lunch WBC 12th AWANA Grand Prix 13th Public Marriage Reality Forum 19th Create A Beautiful Christmas 20th LaserCorps Family Event Growing Together ConneXions Page 4

6 Guest Speaker: Peter Pollock Key Thoughts: Application: ConneXions Page 5

7 Woodvale Baptist Church offers a variety of programs and activities to assist and engage with our community. Everyone is invited, so feel free to come and check things out for yourself... Kids Programs JUNIOR CHURCH Sunday mornings during term am ages 2-12 TODDLER TIME Tuesdays & Wednesdays am Children up to 4 years and their parents meet for play, stories, craft and lots of fun! AWANA Fridays pm This kids club for ages 3-11 incorporates teamwork games time, handbook time and council time while exploring faith. GIRLS BRIGADE Tuesday pm PP-Yr. 2 Tuesday pm Yr GB offers an award-type program to help girls grow spiritually, socially, mentally and physically. Women (Women Of Worth W.O.W.) Youth and Young Adults NEXUS YOUTH Fridays pm Years It s all about fun and games and exploring faith at our high school program. Facebook group: NeXus Youth WOODVALE YA Young adults (age 17+) organise regular social activities including beach hangouts, movies and progressive dinners. Facebook group: woodvaleya Craft With Friends Thursdays am Join us for crafts including découpage, needlework, card-making, scrapbooking and more! A crèche is provided for young children. WOW s purpose is to equip and support women as we seek to grow together in warmth, wisdom and worldfocus. Facebook group: WBC Men s Fellowship (STEADFAST) From breakfasts to outdoor events there are people to meet and friendships to form. Small Groups Contact Ps. Matthews for details. Seniors J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Fridays 10.00am (noon) Join this lively group of over 50 s for a mix of fun and fellowship, outings, speakers and meals. Sunday Service Please Join Us! 9.30am For more info contact the church office at (08) or visit our webpage: ConneXions Page 6

8 PASTORAL STAFF Senior Pastor Colin Lituri Mon Thurs 9.00am 4.00pm Mobile: Associate Pastor Matthew Munn Mon Thurs 9.00am 4.00pm Tel: (church office) Youth Coordinator (Interim) Jacqueline Turner Wed 9.00am 4.30pm Fri 10.00am 5.30pm Tel: (08) (church office) Junior Church Coordinator Kieran Turner Mobile: Practical Administration Officer Worship Coordinator Patrick Robinson Mon-Wed 8am-12noon Thursday 8am 4pm Fri pm Mobile: OFFICE STAFF Office Manager Maryanne Adams Mon Thurs 8.00am 4.00pm Receptionist/Publications Maria Oates Tues Fri 9.00am 3.30pm Receptionist Jacqueline Turner Monday 9.00am 3.30pm Pastoral & Office Staff Contact Us: 67 Woodvale Drive Woodvale 6026 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: www. wbcinc.org.au ConneXions Page 7