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Prayer and Faith (Mark 9:14-29)
By Pastor Rob Keller
Today we’re looking at the centrality of prayer in successful Christian ministry. Mark in chapter 6 of his gospel tells us that Jesus called the twelve to him and sent them out two by two with authority over evil spirits (Mark 6:7). He then reports (verses 12-13) the outcome of the ministry for which they were commissioned: that they went out and preached that people should repent. They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. Clearly, their ministry was successful and the source of much amazement and delight to the disciples.
News
Due to the overwhelming result of our recent members’ votes, we are pleased to announce that Ian Hawley is endorsed as an Associate Pastor— Church Planting for 3 years starting this month.
Letters of appreciation to our building fund for the month of August are out now. Please go to the pigeon hole to collect yours. Please also remember to check your pigeon hole and remove letters or things that belong to you. The pigeon hole will be checked and cleared once every 3 weeks.
Events
CrossCulture: Celebrating Our Cultural Diversity
God has blessed CrossCulture in many ways, including the diversity of our heritage. On every third Sunday of the month, we would celebrate with a focus on one nationality represented in our congregation. This time, on 21 Sept, we will be celebrating all things Singaporean.
Saturday 20 September, 9am – 4.30pm. More info: endsoftheearth.com.au
Melbourne Conference on Ethnic Evangelism
Pre-conference gathering to inspire, inform and involve as many believers as possible to reach over 200 ethnic groups in Melbourne. Saturday 4 October 9am – 9pm, Life Expedition Church.
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Invite your friends who have primary school aged children for a morning of fun, friends, food, and a story of Moses. Sunday 14 September 9-10.45am, Lower Knox.
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Bible study on ‘Angels’ (Chapter 8). Thursday 11 September, 10am-1pm at Jane Tan’s home.
An Invitation to Freedom for Women
Join us to discover truths about FREEDOM for women! 17-18 October, Arrow on Swanston. More information: http://www.lifeexpedition.org/freedom08.
More:
- George Verwer @ CrossCulture, Saturday 13 September 8.45am for Leader’s Breakfast and 7pm for Public Meeting.
- Coach trip to Geelong & Tour of Doulos, Saturday 20 September 1pm. Cost $30.
- Fan The Flames - 14 Sept (Sunday)
- Celebrate!, 7-14 September
- Nehemiah’s Nest Study Series 6-7, 20 & 27 September, 10am-12pm, Lower Knox. Cost $5.
- Levi McGrath, Friday 12 September 7-9.30pm at Chapel. Tickets $5 at iHub this Sunday or $7 at door.
Volunteer
Do you enjoy: Interacting with people? Providing assistance to people? Reaching out to them? Then this is for you! The iHub team is looking for volunteers to help. Please contact Eric Tan for further information.
Doulos Team Member Accommodation
Four Doulos Team members will be returning to Melbourne with the Coach to present at morning services on Sunday 21 Sept and Perspectives on Monday 22 Sept. We need host families to provide Bed & Breakfast for Sat and Sun night!!
Receptionist-Administrator, Counselling Centre
The Counselling Centre is seeking a mature, committed Christian receptionist-administrator to work in a flexible, part-time capacity. Familiarity with word processing and accounts-keeping computer systems desirable. For more information, please contact church office at 9623 9199.
Web
We’ve re-written our News Help page, after pulling it off temporarily. Learn more about this thingamajig called ‘RSS’, and how to get your CrossCulture news fix really, really fast!
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MCCC page has been slightly updated. Have you seen the new handbook?
