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Aug 2007
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2 September: Worship Services Begin

30 August 2007 Filed in: Church Planting
We're excited about worshiping God together, beginning this Sunday, 2 September! Here are the details:

Meeting at: Beaumont Hills Public School, The Parkway, Beaumont Hills
Time: 10-11am
Featuring:
          Sunday School for primary-age children
          Hymns and songs
          Bible message: "The Hero Who Serves" (Mark chapter 1)
          Morning tea after the service

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This is our first service and we've decided on a low-key approach rather than a "grand opening." We expect community interest to grow as we continue outreach efforts. Most of all, our desire is for God to be glorified in our music and message. Thank you for your support and prayers. This is just the beginning!

Ben

Growing in Unity

29 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update
One of the highlights of my week is Wednesday evening when the Kwoks, Webers, and I all get together for a meal and planning. Each week the time is filled with good fellowship, great food, and a lot of laughter. It's amazing to see how God has brought us all together from very different backgrounds and ministries to form one team.

Elisabeth

Big Push

27 August 2007 Filed in: Church Planting
Armed with flyers, we letterboxed in Beaumont Hills this past Saturday. About 20 friends helped to cover most of the suburb. We're letterboxing monthly as part of our outreach plan. Thanks to all who helped!

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Seeing God At Work

20 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update
I consider it a great privilege to be working with this new church. It is amazing to see God working and watch a church come into existence from nothing but an idea. I have greatly enjoyed working "behind the scenes" with the computer-side of our presentations and being "Aunt Elisabeth" to the kids in the group. I'm really looking forward to our first service on 2 September!

Elisabeth

Presentation at Cornerstone

20 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update
This past Sunday the team presented at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Erskine Park. Several years earlier, Pastor Steve Mayo led a team to plant the church, which has become a thriving fellowship. We appreciated their commitment to God-centred, reverent worship in their Sunday meeting. The team shared the vision for ministry in the Hills District and received many helpful responses, including a generous financial gift. Thank you, Cornerstone!

See photos here. (Elisabeth is not pictured because she was working behind-the-scenes, keeping things running smoothly!)

This will be our last presentation for a while, as we introduce public worship services next month. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Ben

Scripture Class Update

17 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update
This term in Scripture we have been learning about the kings and prophets of Israel and Judah. It has been so good to listen to the kids' questions and comments as we work through the various mistakes and turn-arounds in the Israelite's history. One highlight came last week after I asked them why God would protect Judah from Sennacherib when He allowed Israel to fall. One Year Four boy put it very clearly: Judah was obeying God and honouring Him in their actions and Israel wasn't. It's wonderful to see them understanding biblical truths and putting together the lessons on their own!

Elisabeth

Presentation at Faith Baptist Church, Dundas

14 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update
The team was invited to Faith Baptist Church in Dundas this week. We introduced our ministry vision, Elisabeth gave a testimony of God's guidance, and Paul preached concerning "the work of the Lord" (I Corinthians 15:58). Missionary John Wickline has led Faith Baptist as pastor for over 10 years. The church is comprised of both Asian and Anglo attenders, which reflects their community. We're thankful for the opportunity to meet with them and work together for the advance of the Gospel in Sydney.

Ben

Preparing for September

08 August 2007 Filed in: Team Update | Church Planting
This week Rachel and I began working on the curriculum that we will be using in our Sunday School classes. We have decided to start out with some materials written by New Tribes Mission in conjunction with AWANA. The material begins with who God is and then leads the children step-by-step through the Bible from Genesis through the life of Christ. Since the material was written with AWANA council times in mind, we are adjusting some of the work pages and adding a few crafts, games and other fun things. We look forward to starting Sunday School in September!

Elisabeth