Following Jesus … transforming lives

Psalm 79:13

“Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture will praise

you forever, from generation to generation we will recount

your praise.”.

See Back Page for Information regarding our Services during

Easter & Commonwealth Games

PRAYERtables in the foyer, or you can

TODAY - 18 March 2018

9am & 5pm Brad Godby - ‘Generation to Generation‘

SUNDAY - 18 March 2018

9am & 5pm Steve Peach - ‘Generation to Generation’

WELCOME... If this is your first time at our church, if you’re visiting or just want

to chat with someone, please join us at our welcome lounge located in the foyer and stay for a cuppa after our morning service. Also,

complete one of our Welcome Cards to help us stay in touch.

SERMON TOPICS...

93%

Year to Date % as at Jan 2018

Bank account details should you wish to contribute electronically:

Acc: Church of Christ Southport BSB: 064 450 Acc no: 10050783 Ref: Offering

TITHE.LY Phone App

The ‘One Click’ giving option!

PASTORAL STAFF:

Steve Peach - Pastor (Ministry Team Leader)

Brad Godby - Assoc. Pastor (Worship/

Discipleship)

Leigh Elsmore - Assoc. Pastor (Generations/

Mission)

ANCILLARY STAFF:

Steve Wiggins - Operations Team Leader

Dr Jan Monument - Clinical Psychologist

Glenn Turner - Marriage & Relationships

Counsellor

Melanie Wotherspoon - Psychologist

Bobbie-Sue Djurovitch - Children’s Ministry

Team Leader

Adam Penman - Youth & High School Worker

Alison & Dennis Sayer - Pastoral Care Team

Leaders

Bruce Murray - Mission Action Partner

Prayer requests for the Intercessory Prayer Team can be made via the red ‘PRAYER’ cards located in the auditorium

and on the tables in the foyer. Alternatively you can phone the church office during office hours.

SCC Kids The children will be directed from the morning service to their activities. Please make sure you have completed an enrolment form and they are signed in and out each week.

Please note: •Creche and Sonbeams meet in the north wing (through admin office foyer) •Explorers -Seminar 2 •KFC - Seminar 3 •7UP - court yard

Creche: available for 1 & 2 year olds Sonbeams: 3 yrs to preschool Explorers: School years Grade 1-3 KFC: School years Grade 4-6 7UP: Grades 7 & up

The Parents Room is located at the back of the auditorium. Access near foyer

entrance.

Sunday Morning Prayer

Every Sunday from 8.30am there is an opportunity to join others for prayer before the

service. Location: Parents Room

(right of the auditorium doors)

Everyone Welcome!

TODAY Old Boy’s Gospel Band - Prison Ministry, Australia

MON Hilton & Justina (& family) - East Asia

TUES School Chaplains - Local Gold Coast Schools

WED John & Sandra (Christal & Brandon) - Canada

THUR Steve & Belinda Peach (Zoe & Thomas) V8 Racing Chaplain

FRI Lyle & Nadine (Takia & Mitch) - Central Asia

SAT Alan & Carol Bickell, Reach Beyond, Kununurra

Swot Spot Please be praying for our ‘Sending Workers Out There’.

Updated ‘Praise & Prayer’ Calendar can be found at the Info Desk

Please be praying for the following who have particular prayer needs:

PRAY...

Bella Rose Jacombs Pam Pick

Ian & Irene Jinks Kathleen Nasisi

Christine Furkhan

‘MARCH’ IS CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN QLD

MONTH OF PRAYER

Grab a weekly prayer guide from the Info Desk

This week’s focus: ‘Our Neighbours: Those we

Open Doors Prayer Guide for March/ April 2018 now at the

Information Desk

Our sympathies to Des and Kay Janetzki and family on

the passing of Des’s mother.

TEACHING AND DISCUSSION TOPIC:

THE HOLY SPIRIT March 20: The gifts of the Spirit

March 27: Easter Worship and Meditation; plus final discussion on the Holy Spirit

Venue: SCC Multi-purpose hall,

9.30 – 11.30 (Prayer 9.15am)

Cost for Term: Worksheets (essential): $3;

Full teaching text (optional): $6

Creche Provided

More information: Rosemary Bardsley – 0490 399 235

Friday Morning Studies

6am with Nita Murray - 0434 729 673

Ladies Bible Study

Pastoral Care Co-ordinators

Nth GC / Gaven - Sth GC Dennis & Alison Sayer 55253063

Paradise Point - Helensvale Dennis & Alison Sayer 5526 3063

Runaway Bay - Labrador / Southport Denzil Stanway 55372772

Benowa / Ashmore region Elwyn & Loraine Jenner 55391892

Arundel / Parkwood Rayner Laning 55940938

A place where Mums and Carers can connect with other adults while enjoying some play, craft, singing and story times with their little ones. $3 per family. Bring morning Tea for your own child/ children. Hot drinks & light morning tea is provided for adults.

Contact Alison 0432 950 627

PLAY GROUP

Thursdays - 9.30 - 11.30am (during School Term)

Southport Church of Christ Missional Communities

The Pantry (Molendinar)

CF (Lady Small Haven, Golden Age)

The Mooring (Southport)

Best Bit (Surf Club)

Café Church O2 Community

(Ormeau)

Friendship Group (Homesteads)

URGENT URGENT URGENT — BUS ASSISTANTS There is a desperate need for 2 more fit assistants to

assist once a month with the Sunday morning bus runs Lifting the walkers on and off the bus is too heavy

for the older ladies who have been helping. WILL YOU HELP PLEASE? Ring Sue McIntosh 0438 894 446

MEN’S SHED THURSDAY, 22 MARCH

WHERE: Multi-Purpose Hall here at SCC

TIME: 6.30pm - 9.30pm

COST: $10 (includes meal & drink)

Creche helpers needed For Tuesday morning Ladies Bible Study.

Honorarium available. Contact Rosemary Bardsley - 0490 399 235.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

For Men and Women

The Gospel of Matthew

Labrador - 7.00 to 9.00pm

For more info: Call Rosemary 0490 399 235

INTERNATIONAL GROUP Held each Sunday after the AM service from 11.00am - 12.00 ... Seminar room 2. Following there will be a home cooked meal at $5.00 (to cover the cost).

Our group is a friendly group, and is for those who want to know more about what the Bible says, using

easy to understand English. It is also an opportunity to ask questions you may have about the Bible.

Regardless of what age you are, which country you come from (including locals) we would love you to come and join us.

If you plan to come, please ring Sofia Chu on: 0412340798

EGM - 25TH March 2018

.The Governance Team would like to

advise that there will be an

Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

held on the 25th March

2018 following our AM service. The

motions for the EGM are included as a

separate handout. We look forward to

your participation. http://www.scc.org.au/governance-team/

CCRI TRAINING COURSE (RI training)

Gold Coast Baptist Church , 22 White St, Southport Fridays , 11.15am - 2.15pm during March

More details at the information desk or on the Notice Board.

Caterer Required For lunches

1st Thursday of each month Contact Jeanie Young

0490 145 114

www.scc.org.au | p: 55646222 | e: scc@scc.org.au

Counselling - p: 55391249

Office Hours - Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

SCC

CONTACT

DETAILS

Dr Judith Goh has been chosen to run with the Commonwealth Games baton at 10.30am on Wednesday 4th April. If you would like to be there to support her, she starts at 25 Rankin Pde to 9 Rankin Pde, Main Beach.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES SUNDAY SERVICE— 8th april - 11.30am

SCC is hosting a church service for the athletes & families on Sunday 8th April. It is expected this service will be very well attended by the community so we are asking our congregation to please be considerate with regard to parking and seating. If you are able to carpool, please do so. Communion will be available for our regulars pre-service at 11.00am in seminar room 3. There will be a light lunch provided after the service. Please be aware this is our only service this day - no 9am or 5pm Service.