Tomorrow afternoon 1st April the ladies will be gathering in the Coffee Shop at 32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge for their monthly Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) meeting.
They meet at 1:30pm.
All ladies are welcome.
TH
From time to time as we reflect on life and certain events in life, one can easily come to the conclusion that we live in uncertain times. We do not know what tomorrow – or next month – will bring. The further into the future we try to predict what may or may not happen – in our own lives, in society, in the weather, or in the economy to name a few – the more uncertain we become.
This is nothing new. James, in his letter to the early church warns: Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. (James 4:14) James calls this arrogant boasting, and adds: Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” (James 4:15)
Over the last few weeks the people of South Australia could be excused for feeling somewhat uncertain about the political future of our state as they waited on the result of the recent election. While the result seems to be now settled, the new government will preside over a very uncertain parliament. One thing can be certain in this uncertain scenario; politics will be far from dull over the next four years. More than ever our members of parliament need our prayers.
As Christians, however, there are many things we can be very sure about. In uncertain times we can be certain of our salvation. If we have trusted in Jesus Christ as our saviour, we can be absolutely sure of our eternal destiny. John wrote: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (I John 5:13) This is just one of many things we can be certain of when we are in Christ.
TH
This is a quick message inviting all in the Murray Bridge region to come along to our worship service tomorrow, Sunday 30th March at 10am. Our church is located at 32 Seventh Street just a two minute walk from the main street, Bridge Street.
Our worship leader tomorrow will be Chris Longden and our preacher will be elder Ted Smith.
The service includes communion for all who wish to take part.
We conclude our time together over a cuppa in the Coffee Shop.
Come along for a great time of fellowship, worship, praise and reflection.
TH
We will soon be conducting a garage sale with proceeds to go towards repairing the church roof.
If you have items to donate towards this, please do NOT leave them at the church until just before the sale. The date for the sale is yet to be set.
In the meantime, put aside any items you would like to donate. Then save your pennies (and $100 notes) for the sale day.
TH
‘Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!’ (Phil 4:4)
Rejoicing in the Lord can be a daily experience in our lives. After all, we have so much to rejoice in when we are in Christ. Here is a list of just a few of our blessings in Christ from the first chapter of Ephesians:
Rejoicing in the Lord can be a natural state for us, no matter what is happening around us, if we have an attitude of rejoicing. It should be our normal state of mind. We need to make a deliberate choice to rejoice in the Lord and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ.
In the midst of challenging and sometimes terrible social changes all around, in the distress of family troubles, in the pain, turmoil and uncertainty of illness or bereavement, our position in Christ never changes. That should bring us a deep, satisfying joy that no-one and nothing can take from us.
‘And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Phil 4:7)
TH
‘Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!’ (Phil 4:4)
Rejoicing in the Lord can be a daily experience in our lives. After all, we have so much to rejoice in when we are in Christ. Here is a list of just a few of our blessings in Christ from the first chapter of Ephesians:
Rejoicing in the Lord can be a natural state for us, no matter what is happening around us, if we have an attitude of rejoicing. It should be our normal state of mind. We need to make a deliberate choice to rejoice in the Lord and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ.
In the midst of challenging and sometimes terrible social changes all around, in the distress of family troubles, in the pain, turmoil and uncertainty of illness or bereavement, our position in Christ never changes. That should bring us a deep, satisfying joy that no-one and nothing can take from us.
‘And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ (Phil 4:7)
TH
Tomorrow we will again come together as a group of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to worship him, and to praise God for salvation through him.
Dave Flood will be our worship leader and Trevor Purdie will lead us around the Lord’s Table (Communion).
A message from God’s Word (the Bible) will be given by Pastor Grant Spangenberg. His message is entitled “A Living Church is a Worshipping Church”. The Bible readings are from Acts 2: 42 – 46 and John 4: 19 – 24.
After the service all are welcome to stay for a while and enjoy fellowship over a cuppa and biscuits in the Coffee Shop.
Time: 10am Sunday 23rd March
Venue: Murray Bridge Church of Christ, 32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge.
TH
Every March quite a number of our congregation head off to the CWCI Convention in Victor Harbor, about an hour’s drive south of Adelaide, South Australia.
CWCI stands for Christian Women Communicating International.
Various local committees throughout Australia organise smaller events such as coffee mornings and dinners. Thousands of women around the country meet weekly or fortnightly to study the Bible. These meetings are known as KYB – Know Your Bible. There are over 2300 groups, so there is probably one near you.
The Victor Harbor weekend is also a special weekend for a few of the men in our church. Couples hitch up their caravans and head for the seaside venue. While the women are gathering for their meetings, the men have a great time of fellowship too, sitting around in the caravan park solving the world’s problems, going for walks along the beach or around Granite Island, catching up on reading – or just catching up on a little sleep.
The ladies meet at Investigator College on Bacchus Road, Victor Harbor.
To access the brochure for the weekend click here.
To read about the keynote speakers for the weekend click here.
To find out about CWCI and events they organise click here.
Granite Island Victor Harbor
This morning our church will be conducting the service at the Lerwin Nursing Home, Joyce Street, Murray Bridge (opposite South School).
The service will commence at 10:30am .
Trevor Purdie will lead the service and Pastor grant Spangenberg will be the speaker.
Come along – your voice is needed to help make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
TH
On a few occasions now we have hosted a meeting run by Peter Trott from Open Doors Ministries.
Tonight we will again host a meeting, featuring the powerful new documentary film UNDERCOVER: BANGLADESH & INDIA, to be held tonight, Wednesday 19 March at 7.30pm in our worship centre, 32 Seventh Street Murray Bridge.
All are welcome. Admission is free.
There will be a retiring offering in support of the persecuted church.
TH