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Mid Week News - 2nd edition

 Sunday

9am: The Gospel of Ruth.
The story of Ruth is a very simple story at heart. It's the classic girl meets boy - girl and boy get married - boy dies - girl moves in with the mother-in-law - girl finds another boy - falls in love - gets married  - everyone lives happily ever after - type of story. It's the sort of story that speakers at women's conferences like to use, and it's a popular study topic for groups of teenage girls, because both Ruth and Naomi are such strong, heroic characters. But we want to see that the reasons for including Ruth's story in the Bible go much wider and deeper than just her strength of character. These reasons go right to the heart of God and what He is doing in this world, and so God is really the focus of this story, not Ruth.
If you get the chance, please read through the story before Sunday - it's only 4 chapters - and it will give you a good head start on the message.

5pm: (Note change) So what difference does God make? How do lives look different when Jesus and his work takes over? As we read the book of Acts we often focus on what is happening in the world as the gospel goes out and churches are planted. But when we start to look at the lives of those who carry the gospel, we see some pretty powerful stuff going on there as well. And so what might God do in our lives if we start to get serious about him and his work? What might the results be for 2009? Well explore this on Sunday night. Read ahead in Acts 16

Summer in the Park

You are all invited to join us for a time of sharing and fun.

When:  Wednesday 7th / 14th / 21st January 2009
Where:  Wellington Point BBQ picnic area
Time:  5.30pm onwards
What to bring:  BYO BBQ or picnic, chairs, family and friends

This will be a time of sharing and getting to know one another, so bring along your bbq or picnic supper and lets enjoy our summer in the park together.

We look forward to seeing you there.

"Lets start making a difference together"

Christmas Newsletter from Jack and Trudy

Solomon Islands        December 2008

Dear Friends and Family,
                                          Christmas is here again. Another year has gone.
God has again kept us safe and healthy as we continued our work here in Solomon Island.
Our 5-year term has come to an end, and we are looking forward to moving back to Brisbane on the 15th of January.

For the last six months I have been concentrating on upgrading and improving the facilities here at the Base, while Trudy continued her mission of helping the sick and disabled with hospital visits, medicines and food, and the poor and needy with clothes.
With the help of a hardworking SWIM Team from Launceston, Tasmania, we relocated and rebuilt one of the Staff houses. We've also built a big new workshop with plenty of storage space.
Recently we refurbished and extended the other staff house: new roof and new water tank.
We are currently upgrading the water supply, with new Polytanks.
After Christmas we plan to give our house, and also the transit house, a fresh coat of paint.
One more day and our last carpentry project at the Tetere Prison will be finished.
Unfortunately, our board has not been able to find anyone to replace me, so for now the building of schools and clinics will cease.

When we went home (to Brisbane) in October, we managed to buy a block of land at Greenbank, and plan to build a new house when we get back.  All the plans are approved and ready to start.
We are now really looking forward to going home, and the kids and grandkids are happy to have us back.

Again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your prayers and for your financial support over the last 5 years.
May God Bless you richly!

Have A Wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!

Jack and Trudy Visser    

 Mission Trip - Burma

Seeking people interested in a Mission trip to Burma New Life Orphanage. - April 2009.
 
A group teaching trip is planned  for this year and there are still  a couple of vacancies for those who are interested. This is an educational trip and we are particularly interested in people who may have skills in any of the following areas. - handcrafts (for boys and girls), drama, dance, teaching english, or piano.
We will be leaving 30th March and returning 11 th April. (easter Saturday)
Please keep in mind that this is an extremely hot and humid time of year and you will need to be reasonably fit and healthy.
The cost will be approximately $2500 - for flights, food and accommodation.  Personal spending money is extra.
This is a trip that will be a blessing for the 200 children and leaders but in turn be a great  experience and blessing for you.
Please consider, pray about it and if you are interested, I am keen to speak with you.   My mobile number is 0416 000 412 or email : janette@royalfoods.com.au
 
Janette Hemelaar