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The Passing Word

Sunday 9 November 2008

From the Pastor's Desk...

James’ letter contains much pastoral rebuke. He was leader of the church in Jerusalem, but his concern was wider than of that geographical area. He was concerned for the first Christians, the Jews who had accepted Christ and then to all who would call his brother, Lord. The issue that James faced, as all leaders face, is encouraging the followers of Christ to live lives of growing faithfulness toward God when living among cultures that in some ways tempt God’s people to forsake faithfulness to Him. James anchors his pastoral rebuke in the Word of God.

James writes, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (Jas 1:22). There have always been temptations for God’s people; the Israelites were tempted to follow after the gods of the nations around them, the early Christians were tempted to go back to the pagan gods thy had forsaken and today’s Christian has the temptation to simply ignore God and live lives as if righteous living doesn’t put any demands on our lives. To counter this temptation, as all temptation is countered, the Christian must go to the Word of God.

When we go to the Word of God it cannot help us if we merely read or listen to it. As James writes, we need to do what it says. Unless we do so, James warns, we are deceiving ourselves. Many Christians in Australia rarely read the Bible, (according to the Bible Society survey 2001) and therefore they cannot know for sure if they are doing what the Word of God says. In this case it can be daunting to start reading such a large book.

The framework of James is found in Jesus’ words when he gave His Sermon on the Mount. And this is a good place to start reading in order to find out how God wants us to live. I encourage you to read Matthew chapters 5-7 afresh, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to and help conform us into wonderful examples of Kingdom living here on Earth.

Blessings, David

Weekly Events

Today David is speaking.  Text is James: 1: 22-27

Birthdays

Nov

     19   Jackie Lane

     22   Joseph Caton

     25   Sarah Gillies

     29   Ric Eugenio

Table Tennis

Round 9

C grade: Knoxfield def

The Highwaymen          (9-2)

D grade: Knoxfield def

Eley Park Bobcats        (7-4)

Coming Events

Women’s Bible Study continues on Wed’s 1.15 pm at Church.

Women’s Connection

The next Coffee & Dessert is Tuesday 9^th December.  The Yukana Singers will present a program of Christmas Music.

People and Prayer News

Pray for the new Leadership Team as they take up their responsibilities.

Pray for those who have ongoing medial appointments.

CWF Dilly Bags

The amount of the Dilly Bag Offering is $117.15.  The CWF say “Thank you” to every one who gave to assist in supporting the work through the state CWF Budget and special appeals.

Box Hill TAFE

NEIS classes are again being held on the Williams Hall four days a week. A Small Business program is running here until 16^th December.  Please leave the room set up ready for the students.

Roster

The roster is available in you pigeon holes. We are looking for more volunteers for Kid’s Activities, Kitchen or Helping. If you are interested, please see David. Thank you for your thoughtful cooperation.

 Trivia Night

Thank You to Alan Small, and his team, Paul Reeves, Drew Slater and Ron Westrup, also their many helpers on the night.  Every one who came along had a very enjoyable time.  The Event raised $3,500.00. 

GMP- COCOA

Great Gifts Make a difference in the lives of others. 

COCOA Christmas Appeal offering envelopes to be placed in the regular offering bags on Sundays and our ‘Treasurer’ will forward to GMP and later distribute tax deductible receipts. A great gifts catalogue has a range of tax deductible gifts.  See the Notice Board for this and other information.

Envelopes for giving to Christmas Bowl will be available within the next few weeks.  Similar procedures as above will apply.

CCTC

Valedictory Service today, Sun 23rd Nov 2.30 pm at One Community C/C 184 Surrey Rd Blackburn Speaker Paul Cameron

Notice Board

Welcome again to GMP Update. Thank you for your interest and prayer support.

GMP is in partnership with four other Australian-based organizations .UNOH, DMI ,Live connection & COSMOS healthcare.   Part of the ministry of GMP is in providing finance and receipting support to these partners. Each is the product of initiatives taken within the life of Churches of Christ. .  

From the Desk Calendar.

“Common sense and a sense of humour are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humour is just common sense, dancing.”  Clive James