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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 21st August 2016 Pastor Tim Nsair will bring us today s message titled: Expect Trouble Trust GOD Scripture readings: EXODUS 5:1 6:12 MEMBERSHIP We have the pleasure of announcing that Sheldon and Linda Coulter, and Leanne Ryan have been accepted into membership here at Rockingham Church of Christ. Membership is a way of expressing your commitment to love and serve this part of God s family, and is also designed to help strengthen the church by keeping important decisions regarding the leadership and direction of the church in the hands of those who are committed to Christ and this part of His body here. With some important decisions for the church family coming up, now might be a great time for you to consider membership too. If you have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, been baptised, and regularly attend our Sunday service, then membership is open to you. Please contact Elsie for an application form, and Pastor Cohen will arrange an appointment with you. 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. 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. FUNERAL SERVICE FOR BRUCE ARMSTRONG The funeral service for Bruce Armstrong (Barbara Armstrong's son) will be held on Monday 22nd 2:30pm at Chipper Funerals, 69 Dixon Road, Rockingham. The service is open to family and friends.

2 WALK WITH GOD My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. (Psalm 101:6) Walk with God as Noah did; when the flood came, Noah was saved amidst the scorn and rejection of his neighbours. Walk with God as Moses did in the solitude of the desert; when the hour of judgement fell upon Egypt, Moses was prepared to lead his people to victory. Walk with God as David did as a shepherd boy; when he was called to rule his people he was prepared for the task of kingship. Walk with God as Daniel and his three young friends did in the palace of Babylon s king; when the fiery furnace and the lion s den came, God was beside them and delivered them. No, God didn t always deliver His saints from adversity or even death, nor does He today. But because they had learned to trust Him in the light, they were prepared to follow Him in the darkness. God has not promised to deliver us from trouble, but He has promised to go with us through trouble. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me (Psalm 23:4). Hope for Each Day, Billy Graham PRAISE AND PRAYER POINTS upraise the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory in Christ. uthank God, after we have suffered a little while, He will restore us and make us strong, firm, and steadfast. upray for those struggling with health or age, including: Lorraine McDonnell (scheduled for surgery on Monday), Margaret Saw, Ruth Long, Keith Roediger, Elaine Watts-McKiroy, Noelene Fist, Pat & Joyce Sullivan, & others. upray for those who are grieving, including: Barbara Armstrong and Alison Konkel and the family as they grieve over the loss of Bruce (Barbara's son); and the family of Molly Stevens. upray for our fellow brothers and sisters in Perth and around the world who are suffering for their testimony about Jesus as Lord. upray that as the crucified and risen Jesus is proclaimed, many will be brought back to God.

3 BOARD MEMBERS, MINISTRY CO-ORDINATORS & TREASURERS: Please submit your reports for the AGM (preferably by ) to Elsie by next Sunday, 28th August. MISSION SPOT NEXT SUNDAY - BIBLE SOCIETY During our services next Sunday morning, a representative from the Bible Society will share briefly with us about the growth of the gospel through the ministries of the Bible Society. FREE CHRISTIAN MEETINGS You are warmly invited to the following Christian meetings (no charge): Can you trust the New Testament? Dr John Dickson from the Centre for Public Christianity (CPX) will present evidence from historical sources that confirms the authenticity and reliability of the Bible. Sponsored by The Bible Society. A great opportunity to invite sceptical friends. Tuesday 23rd August, 7:30-9pm, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 497 Marmion Street, Booragoon. Register at No cost. A retiring offering will be taken. Purity in a Pornified World. Dr Patricia Weerakoon will address the challenge of living a life of sexual integrity and purity in our increasingly corrupt culture. Sponsored by The Bible Society. Wednesday 24th August, 7:30-9:00pm, Billabong Community Centre, Cnr Liffey St & Campbell Rd, Canning Vale. Register at No cost. A retiring offering will be taken. Can These Dry Bones Live? The Gospel according to Ezekiel 37:1-15. Annual Lecture in Applied Theology from Trinity Theological College. Speaker: Dr Daniel Block from Wheaton College, Illinois. Monday, 5th September, 7:30-9:30pm, Westminister Presbyterian Church Bull Creek. No cost, but please register for catering purposes. JOIN A MID-WEEK GROWTH GROUP Are you part of a mid-week Growth Group? Meeting around God s Word in small groups is important for your encouragement and growth as a Christian, and a great way to get to know and encourage others in the church family. Please see the Pastors for more information.

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. Further details, including commencement time, will be available shortly. 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. 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: RE-APPOINTMENT OF PASTORS It is with pleasure that the Elders recommend the re-appointment of both of our pastors for a further 5-years from the conclusion of their current terms. Motion 1: That we re-appoint Tim Nsair as (Associate) Minister for a further five years from 28th February Motion 2: That we re-appoint Cohen Watson as Senior Minister for a further five years from 18th July The above motions will be put forward at the AGM for any discussion or clarification, and voting by secret ballot will be available at the AGM and extended to the following Sunday morning (18th Sept) to enable as much of the church family as possible to participate in the vote. From the Elders NOTICE OF MOTION TO AGM: PURCHASE OF CHURCH LAND The church family now owns a portion of the land on which we currently meet. The church has previously given the Board formal approval to make payments towards the land up to 30% of the Unimproved Land Value (ULV). The Board now seeks to lift that ceiling to 60% of the ULV so all future donations made towards the purchase of the land can be paid to Churches of Christ as and when required (so far we have made payments totalling 21% ULV). Once we have paid 60% ULV, Churches of Christ will transfer ownership of the land to us. The following motion will be discussed and voted on at the AGM. Motion: That Rockingham Church of Christ Inc. approve the purchase of the land that the current church building resides upon up to 60% of the unimproved land value (ULV). The property to be purchased is Certificate of Title Vol. 1283, Folio 998, being lot 94 located on the corner of Rae Road and Frederick Street in Safety Bay. The Board is authorized to make periodic payments to this goal as required. Funding of any subsequent payments are to come from dedicated new donations beginning 1st July 2016.

6 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. HOUSE-KEEPING REMINDER! If you are preparing Communion or preparing food in the church kitchen please remember to WASH YOUR HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES (gloves are provided in the Kitchen and Comm. Prep Room) DATES TO DIARISE Next Saturday, 27th August 2016 Perth Men s Convention Sunday, 11th September 2016 Church AGM Thursday, 15th September 2016 Prayer 4 5pm AUGUST THIS WEEK: Today Hudson Holland 23rd Criss Jones 24th Ruth Long 26th Kaleb Coulter (13!) PLEASED TO SERVE NEXT SUNDAY, 28th AUGUST :30am SERVICE P. Fricker JL & H McIntyre M. Fricker, B. Southcott (leaders) G. Nobrega, F. Simpson K. Dowling R. Watson, G. Fist C. Watson, T. Hawke P. Turner Em Watson P. Denholm, I. Byron J. Turner, E. Earley A. Curby, G. Moyle ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. Cnr Rae Rd & Frederick St, (PO Box 7128), SAFETY BAY, WA 6169 Tel: (08) Website: 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 Pastor Cohen: pastor@rockinghamcofc.org.au 10:30am SERVICE P. Fricker (for first service & reset for 2nd service) M. Fricker, B. Coulter (leaders) P. Turner, J. Gibbon M. Fricker R. Watson, G. Fist C. Watson, T. Hawke T. Fisher M. Fouché? B & G Coulter J. Turner, E. Earley J. Kester B & M Bailey, C. Saunders Office rockcofc@gmail.com Pastor Tim: timnsair@gmail.com Bank details: Rockingham Church of Christ, Westpac, BSB a/c no