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Tags: believe, surrender, trust

Pastor Peter Clarke

 

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Featuring newempire, the understatement plus acoustic stage.

$5.00 Entry, Doors Open at 5pm - Main Stage 7pm.

Dural Sport & Leisure Centre, Pellitt Lane, Dural

Why not check out The Bridge Website: www.thebridgeproductions.com.au

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OASIS Prayer and Healing Ministry—tonight at 7pm in the Activity Centre.

We could really use your help caring for the residents at two retirement homes in Carlingford. Every six weeks or so, on a Sunday morning, we conduct a short informal church service and socialise with the residents. Why don’t you come along and help us out. The next one is Sunday, 23rd November (last one for the year). Call Elizabeth or Steven Pringle - through the Church Office.

If you are interested in becoming a church member or finding out more about what goes on at Dural and why we do the things we do, come along to Discovering Dural. Our Senior Pastor, Kevin Keegan, will be running this two week seminar on Sunday, 23rd and 30th November from 3.30pm-5pm, in Meeting Room 3/4. Please mark your Get Connected card or contact the church office for more information.

DBC Annual General Meeting, followed by Care & Concern AGM, will be held on Sunday, 30th November at 11.15am in the Auditorium. Everyone welcome.

2008 Youth Summer Camp with Jarrod Myers and The Youth Band, at Life Adventure Camp Site, Kurrajong (30m Waterslide, Giant Swing, Flying Fox, and Leap of Faith). Cost: $135 first child, $130 second child, includes travel by bus, accommodation, meals and all adult supervised activities. Contact Peter Clarke on pclarke@duralbaptist.org.au for more information.

Starting in first term 2009 we are expecting to have five more students joining us here at Dural………three from SOLOMON ISLANDS and two from KALUMBURU. They will be attending William Clarke College and so we are seeking families who would like to have one of these students stay in their home for the year. If you think that this is a way that your family could become more involved in mission and you would like some more information then please call Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.

We are in urgent need of two more Kindy teachers for Sunday morning KidZonE. If you are interested in helping please see Peter Clarke.

The lighting team is looking for anyone who would like to be involved in setting up and running the lights for the 9:30am service one or two times a month. No previous experience required. Please contact John Carr through Church Reception.

Would you like to serve in the following ministry areas?

· Communion—prepare/serve each month, there is an URGENT NEED for at least two people to help from January onwards

· Morning Tea Roster

If so, please mark your Get Connected card today or ring the church office on 8989 0000.

One person URGENTLY NEEDED (anyone with basic PC skills who can use a mouse and a TV remote control is welcome, full training will be provided). Please ring Don Stewart through Church Office.

Men, we are looking forward to going as a group—this will be a powerful time of worship and teaching with thousands of other men. Speakers: Mark Ashton and Al Stewart (bringing great Bible teaching from Daniel), John Anderson (former Deputy Prime Minister) and Andrew Scipione (NSW Police Commissioner). Early bird registrations must be in by 26th November—Adults $68, Concession $62. Before we can register we need attendance numbers to get the best accommodation available for Friday night. Graham Griffiths will be co-ordinating this event—email Graham on grahamclark@aapt.net.au or phone him on 9653 1527 as soon as possible to confirm your intent.

As a fundraiser for the teenage Mission trip to Fiji next year, Maurice Cattell is cooking turkeys for Christmas. The cost is $105 for a full turkey with stuffing, and $50.00 for half. Contact Peter Clarke to place your orders.

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When things seem like they can’t get any worse, learning how to trust God for the impossible seems like a big ask.

This Sunday Pastor Peter Clarke will be sharing how when we trust God we show that our faith in Him is real.

How can we make sure that we are trusting in God with all our hearts?

Lean not on your own understanding. Lean instead on the wisdom of God’s word. As we read daily and understand His word, we will be learning to think His thoughts after Him.

And that will help us as we seek to trust in Him with all our hearts.

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OASIS Prayer and Healing Ministry—next Sunday at 7pm in the Activity Centre.

We could really use your help caring for the residents at two retirement homes in Carlingford. Every six weeks or so, on a Sunday morning, we conduct a short informal church service and socialise with the residents. Why don’t you come along and help us out. The next one is Sunday, 23rd November (last one for the year). Call Elizabeth or Steven Pringle through Church Office 8989 0000

If you are interested in becoming a church member or finding out more about what goes on at Dural and why we do the things we do, come along to Discovering Dural. Our Senior Pastor, Kevin Keegan, will be running this two week seminar on Sunday, 23rd and 30th November from 3.30pm-5pm, in Meeting Room 3/4. Please mark your Get Connected card or contact the church office for more information.

DBC Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, 30th November at 11.15am in the Auditorium. Everyone welcome.

2008 Youth Summer Camp with Jarrod Myers and The Youth Band, at Life Adventure Camp Site, Kurrajong (30m Waterslide, Giant Swing, Flying Fox, and Leap of Faith). Cost: $135 first child, $130 second child, includes travel by bus, accommodation, meals and all adult supervised activities. Contact Peter Clarke on pclarke@duralbaptist.org.au for more information.

Starting in first term 2009 we are expecting to have five more students joining us here at Dural………three from SOLOMON ISLANDS and two from KALUMBURU. They will be attending William Clarke College and so we are seeking families who would like to have one of these students stay in their home for the year. If you think that this is a way that your Family could become more involved in mission and you would like some more information then please call Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.

We are in urgent need of two more Kindy teachers for Sunday morning KidZonE. If you are interested in helping please see Peter Clarke.

The lighting team is looking for anyone who would like to be involved in setting up and running the lights for the 9:30am service one or two times a month. No previous experience required. Please contact John Carr thorugh Church Office.

Would you like to serve in the following ministry areas?

· Communion—prepare/serve each month, there is an URGENT NEED for at least two people to help from January onwards

· Morning Tea Roster

If so, please ring the church office on 8989 0000.

We are considering other options regarding our weekly Newsletter. Please let us know whether you would like to download the Newsletter from the website; have it emailed to you on Fridays or prefer to still receive a copy on Sunday. Please contact Church Office with your preference.

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Tags: cost, disciple

Senior Pastor Kevin Keegan

Disciple…following Jesus - Counting the Cost.

Luke 14:25-33 NLT - The Cost of Being a Disciple

²⁵A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them,

²⁶“If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.

²⁷And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.

²⁸But don’t begin until you count the cost.

For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? ²⁹Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. ³⁰They would say, ‘There’s the person who started that building and couldn’t afford to finish it!’

³¹“Or what king would go to war against another king without first sitting down with his counsellors to discuss whether his army of 10,000 could defeat the 20,000 soldiers marching against him? ³²And if he can’t, he will send a delegation to discuss terms of peace while the enemy is still far away.

³³So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.”

Being a disciple means — CHANGED RELATIONSHIPS

If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:26 NLT

Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me;

anyone who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Matthew 10:37 TNIV

Being a disciple means — CHANGED PRIORITIES

And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14:27 NLT

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.

Luke 9:23 TNIV

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

Galatians 6:20 TNIV

(cf. Rom.6:6; Gal.5:24; Eph.4:22-24; Col.3:9-10)

Being a disciple means — CHANGED LIFE

So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.

Luke 14:33 NLT

Jesus—“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything

I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20 TNIV

(The Cost of Discipleship—Dietrich Bonhoeffer )

 

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Thank you to everyone who has participated in Operation Christmas Child. Please make sure all the filled boxes are returned to the Church Office NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK.

HSC 2008 – 16^TH OCTOBER TO 13^TH NOVEMBER

Please continue to pray for our HSC students who are sitting for their exams: Daniel Berry, Jack Buster, Kaitlyn Byrne, Emma Chalk, Daniel Codrington, Melissa Coller, Rebekah Daniels, Aidan Dupen, Elise Falkner, Melissa Fife, Lachlan Gage, Timothy Godby, Jarryd Hard, John Horton, Bec Martin, Sarah Moran, Jordan Rohr, Brad Sheedy, Benjamin Sheridan, Maddy Sherwood, Sally Skinner, Ella Smith, Evan Stephensen, Haley Thomas, Stephen Tridgell, Melina Varela, Bec Walshaw, Mark Williamson, Brooke Wight.

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BAPTIST WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAYER

Each year we are invited to join Baptist women around the world in praying for each other. This Monday, 3rd November, marks the day this year but please feel free to pray at a time and day that suits you. Prayer guides are available at the Resource Table or you can log on at www.bwanet.org/.
Click on “Ministries” then “Women” and scroll down to “Day of Prayer” to access the prayer guide and any further information you may require.

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TIME OUT LADIES LUNCHEON

Next Friday, 7th November, 1pm - 2.30pm in the Upstairs Café - Guest Speaker: Sue Chalk. All ladies welcome.

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GOLF

Next Saturday, 8th November at 2pm at Rum Corp Barrack Golf Centre, 61 Richmond Road, Windsor. Contact Brad Don or Keith Downie through the Church Office.

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HYMN AFTERNOON NEXT SUNDAY

Come and sing all your old favourites at our Hymn Afternoon to be held next Sunday, 9th November at 3pm in the Activity Centre. Afternoon tea will be provided. Everybody is welcome.

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FORUM ON THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Friday, 14th November at St Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 3 Pembroke Street, Epping from 12.30pm to 2pm. Guest Speaker: The Hon Bob McMullan, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance. Light lunch & refreshments. RSVP by 7th Nov - 9816 5911.

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AGED CARE MINISTRY

We could really use your help caring for the residents at two retirement homes in Carlingford. Every six weeks or so, on a Sunday morning, we conduct a short informal church service and socialise with the residents. Why don’t you come along and help us out. The next one is Sunday, 16th November. Call Mark Wilson on 9634 7935.

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2008 YOUTH SUMMER CAMP – 5^TH TO 7^TH DECEMBER

2008 Youth Summer Camp with Jarrod Myers and The Youth Band, at Life Adventure Camp Site,

Kurrajong (30m Waterslide, Giant Swing, Flying Fox, and Leap of Faith). Cost: $135 first child, $130 second child, includes travel by bus, accommodation, meals and all adult supervised activities. Contact Peter Clarke on pclarke@duralbaptist.org.au for more information.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR KALUMBURU

Tim has informed us of the need for an employment opportunity at Kalumburu. This is a paid position, Operations Manager, and would suit someone with either handyman, maintenance or trades background, with the ability to work alongside others. It presents a great opportunity to bring a further Christian impact into the community. If you would like some more details please contact Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.

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FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST STUDENTS IN 2009

Starting in first term 2009 we are expecting to have five more students joining us here at Dural………three from SOLOMON ISLANDS and two from KALUMBURU. They will be attending William Clarke College and so we are seeking families who would like to have one of these students stay in their home for the year. If you think that this is a way that your family could become more involved in mission and you would like some more information then please call Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.

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LIGHT UP EVERYONE’S MORNING!!

The lighting team is looking for anyone who would like to be involved in setting up and running the lights for the 9:30am service one or two times a month. No previous experience required. Please contact John Carr through the Church Office on 8989 0000

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NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION

We are considering other options regarding our weekly Newsletter. Please let us know whether you would like to download the Newsletter from the website; have it emailed to you on Fridays or prefer to still receive a copy on Sunday. Please contact church Office for assistance.

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations are extended to Janine and Phil Smith on the birth of baby Hannah Jade, a sister for Sarah, granddaughter for Anne.

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Tags: following, love

Disciple…growing in our love for God

Pastor Trevor Wight

 

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Learning from the Master

Senior Pastor Kevin Keegan

 

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