On August 15 after 5pm we’re going to be having dinner together and hearing about Katie Pearson’s time in Egypt, as well as the ministry of Hope Myanmar Partnership. This is particularly an opportunity for people from 10am and 5pm congregations to come along, who haven’t had a chance to hear from Katie about her time in Egypt last year.
Well here it is… Scripture vs Ethics #3.
If you are passionate about seeing Scripture in schools then come to my place TONIGHT!! 7.30pm let me know if you need my address. We will be hearing some encouraging Scripture stories, praying and being informed on the Ethics versus Scripture debate and praying some more.
I would love to see you there.
Here is a document which will help you write a letter to voice your opinions on the Scripture vs Ethics debate…
I have also included in the above document names and addresses of the relevant people involved so you know who to write your letters to!
I hope this is helpful. Please let me know if you do decide to write a letter - it would be enormously encouraging for me to hear.
See you tonight!
Its very exciting when one of our brothers gets to do something like record an album. And an album launch is a great opportunity to rejoice in God’s gifts with one another.
There’s going to be a special opportunity to do that on Saturday June 5th at the Grainery Christian Centre! It will be a great night with special guests “Planet of the Stereos” and our own Hugh Jonas will be speaking. Definitely the type of thing to come along and invite friends to.
Doors Open 6:30pm
Entry $10 for singles and $25 for families
for more info check out www.myspace.com/jonokirkmusic
Unichurch Ministry Expo
Sunday May 23
Starting after the service
But what is ministry?
Ministry is serving one another, following the pattern and command of Jesus. Jesus came “not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). After showing his disciples the full extent of his love (John 13:1) by washing their feet, he asked them “Do you understand what I have done for you?… If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you” (John 13:12-15).
This loving service can be expressed in many different ways according to the gifts and opportunities God has given us (see Romans 12:3-13, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Galatians 6:9-10). Teaching, encouraging, administration, contributing to others needs, showing hospitality, speaking the truth in love… all of these things should be done, and should be done in love! (1 Corinthians 13)
The Unichurch Ministry Expo will give you an opportunity to find out how you could serve God through serving others. See you there!
Hunter Bible Church supports the Alley family in their work as missionaries with Australian Indigenous Ministries (AIM). The Alleys (Rob, Jen, Miriam and Katie) will be visiting HBC between 14th and 23rd May 2010.
Info Nights will be happening instead of Growth Groups on Monday (17th), Tuesday (18th) and Thursday (20th) nights, so come along with your Growth Group! It’s a great opportunity to meet Rob and Jen and find out about their work throughout Australia, as well as how you can be involved!
We ask that Growth Groups come along together and bring supper to share (just what they would usually have brought to their own group). Growth Groups could even make it a good night out by having dinner together on Beaumont Street before coming to the Info Night!
WHERE? Hamilton Baptist Church, 108 Lindsay Street.
WHEN? Come along from 7:30pm on Monday 17th May, Tuesday 18th May or Thursday 20th May. The action starts at 8pm.
WANT MORE INFO? Check out more about Rob and Jen at http://hunterbiblechurch.org/who-we-are/who-we-support/
WHAT? Women of Truth is an annual, day conference for Christian women in the Hunter region. This year we’ll be getting into Ephesians with Deb Earnshaw and learning about being ‘One in Christ’! Optional seminar topics include Unity in Christ, Evangelism in the Playground, Singleness, Feminism and more.
WHERE? Lambton High School Hall, Young Road.
WHEN? Saturday 29th May, 9am - 4pm
WHY? It’s a rare and wonderful opportunity to dwell on God and his word with other women!
COST? (includes a delightful morning tea and lunch!)
Students: $20
Standard: $30
READY TO REGISTER? WANT MORE INFO? Go to www.womenoftruth.info/
Registrations will also be taken at 10AM, 5PM, Women’s Bible Study and Unichurch.
Its on again! Life the the Full is running again in the month of May every Monday night from 6-8pm at the Waterboard Bowling Club Lambton. For those who don’t know it’s a 5 week course where we investigate the claims of Jesus and share a meal together.
The nights are split up as follows;
Week 1. The Reason for Jesus
Week 2. The Historical Man
Week 3. The Problem of Sin
Week 4. The Solution in the Cross
Week 5. The Meaning in the Resurrection
So next time your at church grab one of the life to the full business cards and have a think about who you could invite. If you do have a friend who would like to come along please click here to register.
Hey Unichurchers,
Check this out…
YouTube page: 100m relay world record
Passing the Baton is a training course to get you started reading the Bible with another person. If you’ve ever benefited form 1 to 1 Bible reading, why not get trained to start meeting with someone else? Passing the Baton is good for first-timers and a great refresher for old-timers. I hope to see you there!
Here’s the skinny
Sunday 11th and 18th April
1-3pm
17 Turana Parade North Lambton
Register with Josh: 0431747370
p_reddy_03@hotmail.com
Every day, I drive past a ridiculously good-looking church. It’s in a nice suburb. The gardens are beautiful with lush flowers and beautifully maintained lawns. The best feature by far is the huge, circular stained-glass window above the entryway. Man, I love that church! (see pic below)
Most days when I drive past the ridiculously good-looking church, I wonder what it must be like to go to church there. I think, “If only HBC owned that church.” Never mind that it would be really expensive and effortful to keep the grounds. Ignore the fact it is too small for each of our congregations. Forget that the mortgage would be huge because of the suburb it is located in. I easily dismiss the fact that it would be very impractical for our youth and kids ministries. I just want that church building because it’s ridiculously good-looking!
Perhaps I need to put aside my superficial ideals? Perhaps I need to learn what kind of building would be best for meeting HBC’s needs in spreading the gospel to Newcastle?
Our HBC Building Feasibility Committee has put good thought into what kind of building will meet HBC’s needs now and over the next 10 years. Next Wednesday night, after the HBC AGM, there will be a Q&A session about all things to do with the HBC building plans. I think that we (who care about where HBC is heading) should go along– it’s sure to be interesting and informative. Who knows, perhaps I’ll start looking around for other buildings that aren’t necessarily ridiculously good-looking but ridiculously purposeful for the gospel?!
The HBC AGM and Building Q&A sesh:
When: 7pm, Wednesday 31st March, 2010
Where: 30 Warabrook Boulevard, WARABROOK (the Compassion Building)
Who: Everyone!
Spur 2010 is a conference that seeks to raise the next generation of gospel workers. If you’re wondering about how you can best live for the gospel of Christ and take up the gospel opportunities out there this conference is for you.
Last year over 40 people from HBC went along and had a great time. This year the conference is in May so that we can be challenged about decisions for 2011. It’s also in Sydney so I’m looking at places we can stay for free near Parramatta.
Find out more and register online at www.mts.com.au
Let us know if you’re coming!
