Events in the life of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ this week: 

Sunday 15th October 

• Worship Service: Sunday, 15th October: 10 am Speaker: Grant Spangenberg
• Deacons Board: Sunday, 15th October voting concludes for the election of deacons.
• Lobethal Harmony Choir: 1:30 pm in the Uniting Church. This is a fundraiser for Rose Hampel, SIM Missionary Teacher in Ethiopia.

Monday 16th October: 

• Hampel’s Home Group: 7:30 pm in the home of Ted and Pam Smith.

Tuesday 17th October

• Pastoral care Meeting: Tuesday, 17th October at 9 am.
• Bridge Club: Tuesday, 17th October at 1 pm.
• Murraylands Homes Service: 17th October at 2 pm.

Wednesday 18th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.
• Craft Group: 10 am
• Home Groups: 7:30 pm in various homes.

Thursday 19th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.
• Elders Meeting: 7:30 pm in the home of David Mills.

Friday 20th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.

Saturday 21st October

• Men’s Bible Study: 7:29 am Saturday, 21st October 2017.

Sunday 22nd October 

• Worship Service: Sunday, 22nd October at 10 am: Speaker: Grant Spangenberg
• Church Lunch in the Coffee Shop: 12 noon
• Annual General Meeting: 1:30 pm in the chapel.

PASTORAL CARE:

For urgent Pastoral Care matters, prayer requests, and other urgent concerns, please contact one of the following:

• Pastor Grant Spangenberg: 8532 2883 or 0419 848 336.
• Elder Trevor Hampel: 8532 3701 or 0408 839 381 (or use the Contact form above)
• Elder Ted Smith: 0438 850 270

Photo credit: T. Hampel

The people of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ invite you to join us for our time of praise and worship tomorrow morning, Sunday, 15th October 2017.

Our time together will include songs and hymns of praise to God. We also celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also known as communion, where we remember the life, death, and resurrection of our saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ. Visitors who love Jesus Christ as their saviour are welcome to join us in this celebration, but this is not compulsory.

We also include some Bible readings and a message (sermon) from our pastor, Grant Spangenberg

After the service, you can join us in the Coffee Shop for a time of fellowship over a cuppa. We would love to get to know you in a relaxed atmosphere.

Details are as follows:

• Venue: Murray Bridge Church of Christ, 32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge.
• Time: 10 am, Sunday 15th October 2017.
• Worship Leader: Phil Manning
• Communion Leader: Jeff Parker
• Speaker: Pastor Grant Spangenberg “God’s Glad Rags”
• Bible Readings: Matthew 6: 16 – 24, Galatians 3: 23 – 29.

ALL WELCOME

THIS COMING SUNDAY

LOBETHAL HARMONY CLUB

Male Voice Choir

Sunday 15th October 1:30 pm

Murray Bridge Uniting Church Narooma Blvd

Cost: $15 per person

Supporting Rose Hampel, Missionary Teacher with SIM in Ethiopia

Tickets from Church of Christ Bookshop Wednesday to Friday – or at the door.

For further information contact: Rose Simmons 8532 6653

Events in the life of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ this week: 

Sunday 8th October 

• Worship Service: Sunday, 8th October: 10 am Speaker: Grant Spangenberg
• Deacons Board: Sunday, 8th October voting commences for the election of deacons.

Monday 9th October: 

• Hampel’s Home Group: 7:30 pm in the home of Ted and Pam Smith.

Tuesday 10th October

• Pastoral care Meeting: Tuesday, 10th October at 9 am.
• Bridge Club: Tuesday, 10th October at 1 pm.

Wednesday 11th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.
• Board Meeting: 7:30 pm in the home of Bren Hawkes

Thursday 12th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.

Friday 13th October

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.

Saturday 14th October

• Men’s Bible Study: 7:29 am Saturday, 14th October 2017.
• Friendship Group: 10 am meet at the church for an outing to the Tickle Tank Garden, Mt Barker. Cost $8.

Sunday 15th October 

• Worship Service: Sunday, 8th October at 10 am: Speaker: Grant Spangenberg
• Voting: Sunday, 15th October is the last day of voting for the election of deacons.
• Lobethal Harmony Choir: 1:30 pm in the Uniting Church. This is a fundraiser for Rose Hampel, SIM Missionary Teacher in Ethiopia.

PASTORAL CARE:

For urgent Pastoral Care matters, prayer requests, and other urgent concerns, please contact one of the following:

• Pastor Grant Spangenberg: 8532 2883 or 0419 848 336.
• Elder Trevor Hampel: 8532 3701 or 0408 839 381 (or use the Contact form above)
• Elder Ted Smith: 0438 850 270

Photo credit: T. Hampel

The people of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ invite you to join us for our time of praise and worship tomorrow morning, Sunday, 8th October 2017.

Our time together will include songs and hymns of praise to God. We also celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also known as communion, where we remember the life, death, and resurrection of our saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ. Visitors who love Jesus Christ as their saviour are welcome to join us in this celebration, but this is not compulsory.

We also include some Bible readings and a message (sermon) from our pastor, Grant Spangenberg

After the service, you can join us in the Coffee Shop for a time of fellowship over a cuppa. We would love to get to know you in a relaxed atmosphere.

Details are as follows:

• Venue: Murray Bridge Church of Christ, 32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge.
• Time: 10 am, Sunday 8th October 2017.
• Worship Leader: Ted Smith
• Communion Leader: Cleve Brisbane
• Speaker: Pastor Grant Spangenberg “The reality of humility”
• Bible Readings: Psalm 131: 1 – 3, Luke 18: 9 – 14

ALL WELCOME

The people of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ invite you to join us for our time of praise and worship tomorrow morning, Sunday 24th, September 2017.

Our time together will include songs and hymns of praise to God. We also celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also known as communion, where we remember the life, death, and resurrection of our saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ. Visitors who love Jesus Christ as their saviour are welcome to join us in this celebration, but this is not compulsory.

We also include some Bible readings and a message (sermon) from our guest speaker, Tom Borman.

After the service, you can join us in the Coffee Shop for a time of fellowship over a cuppa. We would love to get to know you in a relaxed atmosphere.

Details are as follows:

• Venue: Murray Bridge Church of Christ, 32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge.
• Time: 10 am, Sunday 24th September 2017.
• Worship Leader: Ted Smith
• Communion Leader: Ted Smith
• Speaker: Guest speaker: Tom Borman
• Bible Readings: TBA

ALL WELCOME

GOD LOVES YOU.

God desires to have a living relationship with you and give you salvation, purpose and eternal life. It is an important decision that only you can make, but you need to make it.

1. You have a past: Scripture – the Bible – states clearly that everyone in the world is guilty of sin – and that includes you and me. The Bible says “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

2. Sin has its price: The Bible also tells us that “the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23) The wages of work is money, but the wages of sin is death. Death in this context means separation from God forever. But there is good news.

3. Christ paid for your sin: Even though we are sinners, Jesus Christ loves us so much that he died in our place to pay for our sin. He took the punishment in our place. “But God demonstrated his own love for us in this while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

4. Believe in Jesus: To become a Christian and have the assurance of eternal life is a personal decision only you can make.

The Bible says: “If you confess with you mouth, Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) The word “believe” here means to entrust your life completely over to Jesus Christ. That’s what real faith is – asking Jesus Christ to be Lord of your life.

The next step

If you’d like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today, we encourage you to pray this prayer:

“Dear Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that you died for me and that your blood paid for my sins. I ask for your forgiveness. I want you to be my Lord and saviour. Thank you for dying for me, and for forgiving my sin and for giving me eternal life. Help me to turn away from my sin and follow you as my Lord and saviour. Lead me and guide me from this day on. Amen.”

You have made an important and life-changing decision.

We encourage you to contact us (click here). We will promise to pray for you. If you live within easy travel of our church in Murray Bridge, South Australia, we would welcome you into our church and help you on your journey.

Adapted from “The Word for today” written by Bob and Debby Gass (Nov-Jan 2013 edition). UCB Australia.

Used with permission.

Events in the life of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ this week: 

Sunday 17th September

• Worship Service: Sunday, 17th September: 10 am Speaker Grant Spangenberg

Monday 18th September

• Hampel’s Home Group: Monday, 18th September  2017 at 7:30 pm in the home of Ted and Pam Smith.

Tuesday 19th September

• Pastoral care Meeting: Tuesday, 19th September at 9 am.
• Bridge Club: Tuesday, 19th September at 1 pm.
• Murraylands Homes: Tuesday 19th September at 2 pm in the Jean Jarvis Centre. All welcome.
• Elders’ meeting: Tuesday 19th Sept at 7:30 pm at the home of David Mills.

Wednesday 20th September

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.
• Home Groups: 7:30 pm in various locations

Thursday 21st September 

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.

Friday 22nd September

• Christian Bookshop: open 9:30 am to 4 pm.
• 327 Coffee Shop: open from 10 am to 2 pm.

Saturday 23rd September

• Men’s Bible Study: 7:29 am Saturday, 23rd September 2017.

Sunday 24th September

• Worship Service: Sunday 24th September at 10 am: Guest Speaker: Tom Bosman

PASTORAL CARE:

For urgent Pastoral Care matters, prayer requests, and other urgent concerns, please contact one of the following:

• Pastor Grant Spangenberg: 8532 2883 or 0419 848 336.
• Elder Trevor Hampel: 8532 3701 or 0408 839 381 (or use the Contact form above)
• Elder Ted Smith: 0438 850 270

Events in the life of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ this week: 

Sunday Worship Service: Sunday, 30th July: 10 am  Guest Mission Spot Speaker: Rose Hampel speaking about her experiences teaching in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Preacher: Trevor Hampel. This will be followed by a church lunch, plus a time of hearing more about Rose’s work.

Hampel’s Home Group: Monday, 31st July 2017 at 7:30 pm in the home of Trevor and Corinne Hampel.

Pastoral care Meeting: Tuesday, 1st August at 9 am.

Bridge Club: Tuesday, 1st August at 1 pm.

Home Groups: Wednesday 2nd August 7:30 pm at various locations.

Christian Women’s Fellowship: 1 pm for a short meeting, and then move to Resthaven to share with the residents.

Christian Bookshop: open Wednesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Please note change of opening days and times.

327 Coffee Shop: Open Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Men’s Bible Study: 7:29 am Saturday, 5th August 2017.

Sunday Worship Service: Guest speaker: Graham Ross from Teen Challenge.

PASTORAL CARE:

For urgent Pastoral Care matters, prayer requests, and other urgent concerns, please contact one of the following:

• Pastor Grant Spangenberg: 8532 2883 or 0419 848 336 (please note that Grant is not available on Monday through Thursday of this week – he is attending Magarey Lectures).
• Elder Trevor Hampel: 8532 3701 or 0408 839 381 (or use the Contact form above)

Events in the life of the Murray Bridge Church of Christ this week: 

Christian Bookshop: open Wednesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Please note change of opening days and times.

Hampel’s Home Group: Monday 17th July 2017 at 7:30 pm in the home of Trevor and Corinne Hampel.

Pastoral care Meeting: Tuesday, 18th July at 9 am.

Bridge Club: Tuesday, 18th July at 1 pm.

Murraylands Service: Tuesday 18th July in the Jean Jarvis Centre, Pugh Avenue, Murray Bridge at 2 pm.

327 Coffee Shop: Open Wednesday 19th July to Friday 21st July from 10 am to 2 pm.

Craft Group: Wednesday, 19th July at 10 am.

Home Groups: Wednesday 19th July at 7:30 pm in various locations.

Men’s Bible Study: 7:29 am Saturday, 22nd July

Sunday Worship Service: Sunday, 23rd July: 10 am  Guest Speaker: Paul Eckert representing the Bible Society.

PASTORAL CARE:

For urgent Pastoral Care matters, prayer requests, and other urgent concerns, please contact one of the following:

• Pastor Grant Spangenberg: 8532 2883 or 0419 848 336
• Elder Trevor Hampel: 8532 3701 or 0408 839 381 (or use the Contact form above)