~Christ Church Pinetown sharing life in Jesus Christ~ Page1 All Sunday talks are recorded and can be copied to your flashdisk or CD (R10) Visit the Christ Church Pinetown website on www.christchurchptn.co.za Please refer to the Info page on pg 8 to find out where things happen :) Please refer to the Info page on pg 8 to find out where things happen :) Sunday Services Sunday Services 8am/9:30am Sunday @ 6 - 6pm - “When good things become ultimate things” Colossians The Sex God We’re also on FACEBOOK! Join the SHARE LIFE network on facebook, and get plugged in to discussions, blogs, photos, videos and news about what’s happening in the life of our church. Pressing IN A time to press more deeply A time to press more deeply into our Father as we praise into our Father as we praise Him, thank Him and make our Him, thank Him and make our requests to Him. requests to Him. Join us for an intimate Join us for an intimate experience of prayer, experience of prayer, testimony and communion. testimony and communion. Childcare provided. Childcare provided. Bring your needs to God; pray Bring your needs to God; pray for our church & our impact for our church & our impact into Pinetown & internationally. into Pinetown & internationally. Bring and share (light snacks). Bring and share (light snacks). Music and fellowship. Music and fellowship. Date: Time: Venue: 9 June 6:30pm for 7:00-8:15pm Stephen Bradley Hall June/July 2011 Making Him Known Knowing Jesus P I N E T O W N Message from the Bishop 2 Book of the Month: “Don’t They Make a Lovely Couple” 2 Introducing CCP’s New Council Members 3 Church Projects 3 Missional Church (Part 2) 4 April/May Highlights 4 Homegroups 5 Bible Fellowships 5 Prayer & Counselling 6 Kids and Teens 6 Websites to Visit 6 Foreign Missions 7 Info. Page 8 Inside This Issue: Inside This Issue: BODY LIFE LIFE
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All Sunday talks are recorded and can be copied to your flashdisk or CD (R10)
Visit the Christ Church Pinetown website on www.christchurchptn.co.za
Please refer to the Info page on pg 8 to find out where things happen :)Please refer to the Info page on pg 8 to find out where things happen :)
Sunday ServicesSunday Services8am/9:30am
Sunday @ 6 - 6pm- “When good things
become ultimate things”
Colossians
The Sex God
We’re also on FACEBOOK! Join the SHARE LIFE network on facebook, and get plugged in to discussions,
blogs, photos, videos and news about what’s happening in the life of our church.
Pressing IN
A time to press more deeply A time to press more deeply into our Father as we praise into our Father as we praise Him, thank Him and make our Him, thank Him and make our requests to Him.requests to Him.
Join us for an intimate Join us for an intimate experience of prayer, experience of prayer, testimony and communion. testimony and communion.
Childcare provided.Childcare provided.
Bring your needs to God; pray Bring your needs to God; pray for our church & our impact for our church & our impact
into Pinetown & internationally. into Pinetown & internationally.
Bring and share (light snacks).Bring and share (light snacks).Music and fellowship.Music and fellowship.
Date:Time:
Venue:
9 June
6:30pm for 7:00-8:15pm
Stephen Bradley Hall
June/July 2011
Making Him KnownKnowing JesusP I N E T O W N
Message from the Bishop 2Book of the Month: “Don’t They Make a Lovely Couple” 2Introducing CCP’s New Council Members 3Church Projects 3Missional Church (Part 2) 4April/May Highlights 4Homegroups 5Bible Fellowships 5Prayer & Counselling 6Kids and Teens 6Websites to Visit 6Foreign Missions 7Info. Page 8
Inside This Issue:Inside This Issue:
BODY LIFELIFE
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MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP
BOOK OF THE MONTH
My Dear Friends,
An amazing book I just read, “The True and Living God” was a massive challenge to me. Here is an extract quote that really makes you think:
“Here’s the crunch: We live in a society that is apparently devoted to everything BUT God. In our world, God is not allowed to be God. The sad fact is that the world is full of people pursuing the things God has made, or the gifts God has given, or the self God has created, rather than God himself.
At first, this might be difficult to see because so often the pursuits we all run after are not ‘bad’ in themselves - things like work, family, home, environment, politics, clothes, individuality, learning, television, money. In their proper place, these are all good gifts and have a legitimate contribution to life’s overall tapestry. But the trouble is, they have a perverse way of getting put centre-stage, with God being constantly denied or shunted offstage into the wings.”Yours in Christ.
MON.
WED:
THUR:
FRI:
OGG’s 9am SB Hall(Older Guys and Gals)
Rector’s Study 5&7pm SB Hall
Ladies for the Lord 10 am SB Hall
Men for the Master 6.15am SB HallFocusing Women 6:00am Bell Hall
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
DON'T THEY MAKE A LOVELY COUPLE - By John and Ann Benton
'Only half of today's marriages last - why is that? Why is it that an institution that forms the basis of society is on crisis? Here are 6 questions to ask yourselves if you are preparing for, or are already part of a marriage.
This book won't make you feel guilty (we've all read those sorts of books before!). It'll make you realise what you can do and suggest a plan to implement it.
Don't they make a lovely couple is an excellent down to earth practical guide to biblical principles and how they operate in marriage.
The book is available at CBD.
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Council members are nominated each year from the members/partners of Christ Church and stand for one year at a time for a maximum of 3 consecutive years. After 3 consecutive years the member must stand down for a period of 1 year before being eligible for re-election. The council is responsible for all the affairs of the church for good order and for ways of increasing our gospel witness into our community.
Tom Davies. For 2011 Tom is serving us in the important role of People's Warden at Christ Church. The People's warden is to be the conduit of the congregation of Christ Church at Council. He speaks on behalf of the congregation and brings to the council's attention any matters that the congregation may raise with him.
Hugo Krull. For 2011 Hugo is serving us in the important role of Rector's warden. The Rector's warden is a confidant of the Rector and the pastoral staff and acts to support and speak on their behalf at council should any matters require it.
Andrew PerkinsDave de WinnaarDeon van der MerweEric van LelyveldFred MasonHugo KrullBruce JohnsonWarwick Cole-Edwardes
Our People's Warden 2011
Our Rector's Warden 2011
JUMBLE MINISTRYChrist Church's Jumble Ministry operates throughout the year where all kinds of sellable articles are collected and then sold at the end of each month. These jumble sales provide important support for the local ladies who buy and then sell in the local communities. And at the same time revenue is collected from these sales and distributed to ministries and mission by Ladies for the Lord. Peter Lyne co-ordinates the Jumble Ministry and there is always space for a few more helpers:) Please contact him if you can assist.
Paper RecyclingDon’t forget about our LARGE orange paper recycling bin in the car park. All proceeds go to Abantwana Benkosi school in Clermont.
T olleys o Me yr f rcSupp rt the m nistries of It emba by bring ng o i h ial ng your clothin a d imperi hable food on o g n s sSund ysa .
Christ Church Yellow PagesDon’t dial 10118! Check out the Christ Church Yellow Pages FIRST and support your brother/sister in their business. Contact the office for a copy.
MEET OUR NEW COUNCIL FOR 2011
CHURCH PROJECTS
Jane NobleMichael LongRohan HendersonSam BhagirathShane MarquesShaun RitsonTom DaviesTom Shearer
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ScrapbookingFirst Saturday of the month. From 2-5pm in the hall. Contact Barbara 0733862711.
Scrapbooking
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APRIL & MAY HIGHLIGHTS
WHO CAN PLAY THAT GAME - Friday, 13 May 2011
Thank-you to all of you who supported our fantabulous Games Evening. It was absolutely awesome! We had an excellent turnout of about 60 folk, each bringing their own charm and ‘talent’ to the evening. It made for some great fun and laughter, and a definite repeat soon. Watch this space!!
EASTER MUSICAL SERVICE - Sunday, 24 April 2011
As usual, our talented choir wowed us at this years Easter Musical. Thank you to our choir members who give many hours of their time for this wonderful ministry.
DEMON AND EXORCISM SERMONS
The two Sunday @6 sermons on Demon Possession and Exorcism by Bishop Raj Moodley in May was very well received. It opened discussions on a usually controversial topic.
Missional Church (part 2)
In part 1 we made the point that God is revealed to us in the scriptures and ultimately in Jesus, as the God on mission. He is the sent and sending God; sending forth his word and ultimately sending his word become flesh (Jesus). Why? In order to restore and redeem the world. God loves his world and his mission is evidenced by the fruit of his work, and guess who that is? US! Yes, the church. But before we become too content and complacent and secure, Jesus clearly teaches us that we have been gathered and also sent, “ As the Father has sent me”, says Jesus, “ I am sending you” (Jn 20:21)
Jesus calls us to participate. He commissions us to join in the great mission of God; the redemption of all things; the kingdom of God. Which means that we have a very real purpose in this world..... and its not to attend Christian meetings only:)! It's to be Jesus to our world, to be in the world and not of it, to be the salt and light of the earth, to be compassionate, adventurous and courageous, holy agents of change. But how do we do this?
Well the answer is both simple and complex, easy and hard, like most things with God! Our purpose as the church is to alert people to this good and redeeming reign of God in Jesus. To alert people to the fact that contrary to what people may think, or how things may look, our God reigns! And he has proven it by raising Jesus, his king, from the dead. To alert people everywhere to the fact that God's reign and rule is about life, peace, justice and love and that one day when the king returns heaven and earth will once again be reunited and God will dwell with his people. But how do we alert people?
In at least 2 ways, by our demonstration and proclamation, that is by our doing and our speaking, just like Jesus did. More on this next time....
So what is missional church? Missional church is really just us, sent by Jesus in the mission of God to redeem the world. And we do this by alerting people to the reign of God in Jesus through our doing and our speaking.... in this sense every one of us is a missionary, every one of us has a purpose, every one of us has a vital part to play in alerting people to the reign of God in Jesus. Now.... how will you alert your family? Your friends, your neighbourhood, your city?.... those are great questions, and now we are thinking missional, just like Jesus...
[This article is one of a series of articles that will be published for you, produced by your 'Missional Renewal Team'; a sub-committee of council. This team is made up of a number of members of the congregation with Shane Marques as lead. We have been mandated by council to encourage and find ways to impart the missional core elements of our God given mandate of disciple-making, into the life of Christ Church.] Please contact Shane anytime if you have any questions or comments.]
Get connected into the life of our church and join a homegroup near you. Contact a leader below or the office on 031-7020815/6/7 or Email: [email protected]
New Homegroups
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Shirley & Michael Long031 267 2319
Cowies Hill- Wed. 7:30pm
Barry & Pat Bland031 765 6558
Cowies Hill- Wed. 7:30pm
Brian & Debbie Henning031 708 2976
Sarnia- Wed. 7:30pm
Harvey & Barbara Cuthbertson031 708 4035
Sarnia- Wed. 7:30pm
Heidi & Shane Marques031 702 69 57
Pinetown- Wed. 7:30pm
Shaun and Claire Ritson083 647 5444
New Germany- Tues. 7:00pm
Jenny & Hugo Krull031 702 6737
Hillcrest- Wed. 7:30pm
Derek & Colleen Cornelius031 702 9710
Padfield Park- Wed. 7:15pm
Eric & Ingrid van Lelyveld031 701 5461
Highland Hills-Thur. 7:30pm
Jannie & Penny Pietersen031 267 2745
Westville -Wed. 7:30pm
Ian & Pauline Stead031 464 3980
Malvern- Wed. 7:30pm
Erwin Blomeyer031 7084112
Highland Hills- Wed. 7:00pm
Tom Davies083 788 0717
Durban- Tues. 7:00pm
Shaun and Claire Ritson083 647 5444 (Shaun)
New Germany- Tues. 7:00pm
Eugene & Alicia de Bruin079 597 9833 (Eugene)
Farningham Ridge- Wed. 7:30pm
Neil & Madeleine Kruger071 886 1445 (Neil)
Farningham Ridge -Tue. 6:30pm
Graham & Dianne Downing083 287 2667
Hatton Estate- Tue. 6:30pm
Tom & Sue Shearer - 031 701 1848Pinehaven (Meller Rd)
Doone Village, Padfield Park
Pinehaven Lodge (Manors)
Chelsea Village, Sandown Lane
Tuesday: 2:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am
Wednesday: 7:15pm
Tuesday: 2:30pm
Ian Stead - 031 464 3980
Wednesday at 5:15 and 7pm in the Stephen Bradley Hall.
Men for the Master are an open group of men learning to follow Jesus more faithfully in their day to day life. The pressures on men are great, but he who is within us is greater! We enjoy a full breakfast together as well as a time of encouragement from God's Word. You are welcome!
Ladies for the Lord meet every Thursday at 9:30am in the Stephen Bradley Hall for encouragement from the scriptures and fellowship. Browse through the library, and visit our sales table. All ladies are welcome (young and the young at heart!)
Our team thanks Peter Lyne, who has taken over the Jumble Sale Ministry. God Bless!
Ladies for the Lord meet every Thursday at 9:30am in the Stephen Bradley Hall for encouragement from the scriptures and fellowship. Browse through the library, and visit our sales table. All ladies are welcome (young and the young at heart!)
Our team thanks Peter Lyne, who has taken over the Jumble Sale Ministry. God Bless!
Ladies for the LordLadies for the Lord
Join us on Friday mornings at 6am in the Boardroom for a delicious breakfast and an in- depth bible study.
Focusing WomenFocusing Women
Older Guys & Gals
Men for the Master
Rector’s Study
OGG’s meet in the Stephen Bradley Hall on Monday at 9am.
HOMEGROUPS
BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS
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Prayer Requests: Prayer is one of the greatest privileges and encouragements in the life of believers. If you have a pressing need or situation and you’d like others to pray for you, please write it on the yellow cards or email
with your need, or if you would like to join the prayer chain.
Prayer for the Persecuted Believers: Thursdays - 12noon-1pm,Mother’s Room. Contact Janice: [email protected]
Mum’s Who Pray: Monthly gathering for moms to share your joys/struggles/anxieties and fears with other moms just like you to pray with and for one another. Email Heidi: [email protected]
PRAYER KIDS AND TEENS
COUNSELLING
MinistryWe have trained and qualified biblical counsellors who are willing to assist you through life’s difficult times. The Life Coaching ministry will also guide you in setting realistic goals and direct you in achieving them. Contact the office on (031) 7020815/6/7 to make an appointment or if you’d like to serve in this ministry.
WEBSITES TO VISIT WE NEED YOUR HELPwww.cesa.org.za
www.biblegateway.com
www.redeemer.com
www.desiringgod.org
www.footprintsintoafrica.com
www.desiringgod.orgwww.bestcommentaries.com
Our denomination website where you can download the latest CESA news.
An excellent bible software resource.
This is a website of a Presbyterian church in New York. Tim Keller is the lead pastor and has some very helpful bible teaching materials as well as mercy ministry initiatives.
An excellent website with many helpful resources from John Piper.
Warwick’s mission trips to Africa)(
Getting married soon?Getting married soon?Awesome! Contact
for more information on our marriage preparation courses.
We urgently need volunteers to help with various projects or ministries at CCP. If you can assist, email/phone the office and we’ll get in touch with you.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Some examples of where you can help:Musicians (piano or guitar) for the Sunday morning and evening services. Other instruments also welcome!Plumbing and maintenance at the main church building.Drivers for delivering of flowers or bread pick-ups.Various Mercy Ministries, e.g. Soup Kitchen, Jumble Ministry.Service readers, or maybe you would just like to add your details to our volunteer database for ad-hoc assistance at CCP events.
FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Rector:
Asst. Rector:Asst. Minister:
Office:
Church Bank Details:
Bp. Warwick Cole-EdwardesRev. Tom ShearerRev. Shane Marques
Tel: 031 7020815 Fax: 031 7018520
Standard Bank. Account No: 250341948, Branch Code: 045626.
C.C.P. Ministries and Contact Details - 2011Abantwana/Readers Ann Cahill 082 466 4741Catering/Teas Dawn Hackney 031 764 4411Counseling/Meals Church Office 031 702 0815Flower Distribution Lynn Huntley 031 701 3089Flowers/Time out Vicki von Berg 031 764 7131Focusing Women Pam Irwin 031 702 3723Food Parcels Charis Johnson 031 702 5508Hospitality/Fellowship Fred Mason 031 765 3669iThemba Len Smit 031 266 4788Ladies for the Lord May Ernst 031 701 8454Men for the Master Tony van Heerden 082 557 0681
C.C.P. Ministries and Contact Details - 2011Missions Janice Glover 084 406 8096Music Hazel Tittley 031 702 8617Screen Ann Wood 031 702 9136Shelters Tina Stanley/Dong Sik 031 705 4065/
702 0163Sound Mark Stead 083 310 8618Verger Bruce Johnson 083 676 6254Visitation Tom Shearer 031 702 08158 am Service Organizer Alan Roberts 031 700 20899.30 am Service Organizer Eric van Lelyveld 084 952 19856 pm Service Organizer Jim Taylor 031 262 2644
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Do You Need help!If you need help in some way please contact Tom Davies, our new People’s Warden at the church office or email: [email protected]
