C4K THIS SATURDAY

As we bless the children in Inala with God's generous giving nature this Saturday at DJ Sherrington Park (Corner of Inala Ave & Blunder Road, Inala) (Link to the map), let us not forget to pray for covering for ourselves and protection upon the children on the day. May the gifts not only bless them with temporary pleasure but also open their hearts for the need of Jesus. Let more of Him be magnified on the day but less of us.

By any means if your department coordinator/team leader have not yet contacted you, please do inform the C4K department via email.

Dresscode

- C4K T-shirt (the Hands of Hope black t-shirt) or Red/Blue T-shirt, with a comfortable bottom

- Covered shoes (We strongly suggest all volunteers to wear comfortable covered shoes)

Things to bring/remember

- A Water bottle
- Hat
- Sun glasses
- Sun Block (will be provided, but encouraged for you to bring your own as well)

Please arrive at 7.30 am sharp for volunteer registration.
Breakfast for all volunteers will be served at 8:15am.

BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR THE MAN OF DECEMBER

We thank God for this brother - Jaevis Chen - who freely dispense so much light and sparkle wherever he goes; whose friendly smile lights up any gathering.

As we celebrate another year of him radiating positive, joyful energy, contagious happiness that infects all who come in contact with him, you are invited to Jaevis' birthday dinner at:

Date_04 December 09 (Friday)

Time_7.00 pm

Venue_Sizzler @ Hyperdome

May the Lord continues to bless him in every aspects of his life that he'll be glowing from within, beaming bright joy on everyone he meets. We are blessed to know you, Jaevis!

PRAISE GOD

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Praise God for His blessing upon the Cain's family!

As our faithful leader Jojo is now pregnant with a 3-month-old baby, let's keep her in our prayer that the baby will form and develop according to God's perfect plan. May we seek to lighten our leader's burden by offering timely help and cooperating in strengthening NG 3 as a group.

OC GOLD COAST 2010

Have you seen the OC 2010 promotion clip yet?

If not, do not miss out!

http://oc2010.walkinhope.com/blog/?p=60

Like to find out what is offered in OC next year?

SESSION 1

Leadership – Basics in Counselling (Ps. Lai Ling) [200 available seats]
Leadership – How to be a leader of leaders (Ps. Brendan Kirby) [200 available seats]
Ministry – Engaging Professionals to God’s cause (Ps. Wen’an Zhu) [150 available seats]
Ministry – Shekinah Visuals Arts (Belle Wolter) [50 available seats]
Ministry – Lessons from the field (Church planting) (Shen Yee Ku, Danny Whitbread, Eddy Fong, Eric Fan, Ps. Lance Wolter) [50 available seats]
Christian Living – Purity Revolution (Ps. Bernard Soh) [150 available seats]
Christian Living – Healing of past hurts (Nigel & Sandy Wittwer) [200 available seats]
Forums – Implementing the disciple-making value in the church (TBC) [1000 available seats]
Forums – How to practically be a bible-based church (Ps. Ian Foley) [200 available seats]

SESSION 2

Leadership – Coaching the coach (Ps. Wen’an Zhu) [200 available seats]
Leadership – Passionate Leadership (Ps. Brendan Kirby) [200 available seats]
Ministry – Leading Gen Y (Torchie) [50 available seats]
Ministry – Shekinah Performing Arts (Belle Wolter) [50 available seats]
Ministry – Growing in the anointing & Spiritual Gifts (Ps. Lance Wolter) [150 available seats]
Christian Living – How to bring up kids in a godly way (Nigel & Sandy Wittwer) [150 available seats]
Christian Living – Finding a partner when life circumstances are pressing in (Ps. Mark Rusic) [200 available seats]
Forums – Implementing the disciple-making value in the church (TBC) [1000 available seats]
Forums – How to practically be a bible-based church (Ps. Ian Foley) [200 available seats]

Do check out the OC blog for more of the highlights of OC 2010 where creativity flows and God's heart is revealed:

http://oc2010.walkinhope.com/blog/

GIVING THANKS FOR GOD'S OVERWHELMING GENEROSITY

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Everything in your life that flows out of love has come to you from God. Everything in your life that is good has been initiated by God. God has done everything for you, He is everything to you, and He is enriching other lives through you. His generosity is overwhelming, His blessings are limitless, His love is endless.

No one has favored you more than God. He has removed every stain of your sin, He has cleansed all the defilement of your iniquity, and He has silenced every voice of condemnation that hung over your head. He has saved you, redeemed you, and justified you.

All of Gods grace abounds toward you, all of Christs riches are made available to you, and all spiritual blessings are provided for you. In Christ, you have received the treasures that can never be taken away, the hope that can never fade away, and the life that will never pass away.
As you walk with Jesus day by day, you will find that your thankfulness to Him is an ever-increasing symphony of praise, building into a lifelong crescendo of gratitude that flows from your heart to His. You, who have so little, have received so much, because He has been so generous.

There are so many riches that He has given to you; so many answers to prayer that He has granted to you; so many kindnesses that He has manifested to you; so many joys that He has provided for you; so many mercies that He has extended to you; so many benefits that He has showered upon you. Everything you have has come from Him, and that is the reason why your heart can be so grateful.

Thank Him today because He formed you and made you. He has given you the breath of life. He has given you this day. He is working in you to become all that He has intended you to be. He is working everything in your life together for the good. He is using your difficulties and trials to conform you to His image.

Thank Him today for The forgiveness of your sins. The peace that passes all understanding. The smiles that have come to your face because His joy is in your heart. The comfort of His presence that has quieted your heart and calmed your fears. The hope that is in you because He has promised to always be with you. The place in heaven that He has reserved and has prepared for you.

Thank Him today with Words of exaltation. Songs of celebration. A heart of strong devotion. Thoughts of deep reflection. Acts of admiration. Claps of loud ovation.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15 (KJV)

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Synergy in NG3

As we've learnt about SYNERGY the last 2 weeks at church, let US apply it and see synergy at work in NG3.
Synergy is when we all work together, contributing
whatever we can to see the group become a success.

If that's God's desire, let it be ours too,
to see brothers and sisters unafraid to work hard together while having fun,
because we know God's called us to extend His Kingdom.

Thank you Musicians

Thank you Joel, Hannah, Sara, Jaevis, Daniel & Samuel(before Thea came along)
for serving faithfully as musicians in NG3. It's hard work you all put into practising and preparing. Just wanted to appreciate your hard work and to let you know it's not gone unnoticed.

We thank God for your talents and your faithfulness in using them to bring people into God's presence. May you keep growing in His annointing as you continue to serve, practise & love God.

OC 2010
Ethos is a Greek word originally meaning "accustomed place" , "custom, habit", equivalent to Latin mores. Ethos forms the root of ethikos (ἠθικός), meaning "moral, showing moral character". To the Greeks ancient and modern, the meaning is simply "the state of being", the inner source, the soul, the mind, and the original essence, that shapes and forms a person or animal^[1]. (from Wikipedia)


Let's start to pray and plan about going to OC 2010. It'll be great if we can all go and perhaps stay in the same accomodation there. It'll be like 2nd unit getaway. Check out their website and the prices below...

	Super Early Bird	Early Bird	Normal	Late ($50 apply)
	1st Nov – 25th Dec	26th Dec – 26th Feb	27th Feb – 12th Mar	13th Mar onwards
Adults (above 18)	$185.00	$200.00	$220.00	$270.00
Youth (12-17)	$165.00	$180.00	$200.00	$250.00
Junior (4-11)	$120.00	$135.00	$155.00	$205.00
Part Time (Fri) – include notes only	$60.00	$65.00	$75.00	$125.00
Part Time (Sat) – include notes, morning tea & lunch	$90.00	$95.00	$105.00	$155.00
Part Time (Sun) – include notes, morning tea, lunch & workshop	$100.00	$105.00	$115.00	$165.00
Part Time (Mon) – include notes, morning tea & lunch	$90.00	$95.00	$105.00	$155.00
Family Package (2 x Adult + any infant [0-3]) (include notes x 2, morning tea x 6, lunch x 6, workshop x 2)	$330.00	$345.00	$365.00	$385.00
Family Package 2 (2 x Adult + 1 x Junior [4-11]) (include notes x 2, morning tea x 9, lunch x 9, workshop x 2)	$450.00	$465.00	$485.00	$535.00
Family Package 3 (2 x Adult + 2 x Junior [4-11]) (include notes x 2, morning tea x 12, lunch x 12, workshop x 2)	$530.00	$545.00	$575.00	$625.00

Christmas 4 Kids Donation Drive

Please pass your contributions to Peter on Friday if you'll like to donate to the C4K.
He'l l come around to ask everyone at LG. Peter will then
pass it to the C4K committee at one go on Sunday.

You can either contribute $25 (to bless a kid for the whole day) or $10 to buy a kid a present.
Please consider the value you want to give before Friday. Let's bless as God has blessed us.

³⁸If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated. Luke 6:38 (CEV)

Praise God for New Venue
We really thank Suh Chyi, Su Giin and Su Reen for sharing their beautiful home with us last week and also the weeks to come. We trully enjoyed LG there last week and look forward to be there again to worship and learn about God together.
Please bring along a dish to share for the potluck dinner.

For those that are catching bus to the venue, please read on below:-

Busses available: bus 130/140/150

Bus 130 is less than 5 mins walk however it does take longer because it stops at more stops. Take the stop at the first stop on Illaweena Rd (just after Algester Rd) after Parkinson East stop.

140 is better as it is more direct compared to 130, just press the bell after you pass by Shell petrol station on your left in Beaudesert Rd, stop is Illaweena.

Full address is: 34 Muscari Cres, Drewvale

If anyone has trouble getting there please ring Suh Chyi on 04301122211

FREE Audio Bible Online

http://jcsm.org/1on1/NTBibleonMP3.htm

The links above lead to the New Testament Bible on MP3. It's in the NIV translation and it's read by award winner Stephen Johnston. All of these files have no copyright and are completely free for you to download, save on your computer, and hear. This is great for many of us that rather listen then read.

Note: It may be easier to right click these links and "Save As" to your computer. You can use our podcast feeds to download all of the files quickly.

Enjoy and God bless you!

Church Seminar is on this weekend at Cannon Hill Anglican College.
Please email Jojo if you're interested to join and she'll sign you up.

Sunday Service is at
Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cnr Junction & Krupp Road, Cannon Hill)

9:10am Pre-service Prayer
9:30am Foyer Time
10:00am Worship Service

Presbytery is ON today
at Princess Theatre

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Do come along to join us in prayer and faith for tonight's presbytery session, where all the NG leaders are being prophesied over. They need your support. For those that are still awaiting to hear from God, He may speak to you tonight at the presbytery. So do come along!

Time: 7-10pm
Venue: Princess Theatre,
8 Annerley Rd
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Bus stop: Mater Hill stop

Church Seminar is on next weekend.
Registration is still open and so far we have 8 people signed up.
Do make time to come and have a weekend of really getting into God's word.
Please email Jojo if you're interested to join and she'll sign you up.

Price: $24 (without meals incl notes & tea breaks)
Dates: 21 & 22 November (Sat & Sun)
Venue: Cannon Hill Auditorium Foyer

Saturday Program Schedule

TIME PROGRAM
8:30 Registration @ Cannon Hill Auditorium Foyer
9:30 P&W (20 min)
9:50 Prayer & Welcome
10:05 Session 1
11:00 Morning Tea
11:15 Praise song
11:25 Testimony
11:30 Session 2
12:25 Lunch

13:30 Praise
13:35 Session 3
14:25 Tea Break
14:40 Praise song
14:50 Session 4
16:00 FREE TIME

17:30 Dinner
18:30 testimony
18:40 Praise & Worship
19:10 Session 5
20:10 Ministering & altar call
20:30 Sharing/Fellowship/Drinks

Sunday Program Schedule

TIME PROGRAM
9:10 Pre-service Prayer
9:30 Foyer time
10:00 Praise & Worship
10:35 Communion; Tithes & Offering
10:45 Announcements
10:50 Testimony
10:55 Session 6
12:00 Altar Call, Ministering Time
12:10 Lunch

13:35 Praise (2 songs)
13:45 Session 7
14:45 Personal evaluation
14:55 Wrap up sharing - Ps Wilson
15:00 Closing ceremony
15:15 Closing Praise

Getting To LG This Week
LG will be at the new venue this week. LG will start the same time. Please bring along a dish to share for the potluck dinner.

The map above indicates the short cut you can take, if you're catching the bus. Here's a short explanation from Suh Chyi on how to get to her place by bus:-

Busses available: bus 130/140/150/141(peak hour)

Bus 130 is less than 5 mins walk however it does take longer because it stops at more stops. Take the stop at the first stop on Illaweena Rd (just after Algester Rd) after Parkinson East stop.

140 is better as it is more direct compared to 130, just press the bell after you pass by Shell petrol station on your left in Beaudesert Rd, stop is Illaweena.

Full address is: 34 Muscari Cres, Drewvale

If anyone has trouble getting there please ring Suh Chyi on 04301122211

Inagural Oceania Convention 2010
The inaugural Oceania Convention 2010 is happening. The theme for the Convention 2010 is “Ethos – Rediscovering our Core Values”. It will be held over the Easter Weekend (2nd – 5th April 2010), at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Super early bird registration is now open, and will finish on the 25th December 2009. You can register online at http://oc2010.walkinhope.com/. Please register early, and book your accommodation early as well. All updates and information about the convention is on the website.

Follow us on twitter & facebook
Twitter: OC2010Ethos
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183888849154

See you there.

Regards
OC 2010 team

Individual Lifegroups
This week we're having something special. Each lifegroup will have hold their own lifegroup this week. Hence we will have three lifegroups running in concurrently in 3 different venues. This is a time where everyone in the group can participate in playing a role in your lifegroups. This will also enable you to get better acquainted with those in your group. Do come and enjoy this time together. A big thanks to the various hosts of the lfegroups.

LG 3.1 (Girls group)
Hannah's home: 3 Merle St, Acacia Ridge

LG 3.2 (Guys group)
Wei Hoong's home: 5/11 Penny Street, Algester

LG 3.3 (Mix group)
Neekee's home: 67 Samba Place, Underwood

Please contact your lifegroup leader if you have not been contacted about where and when you're having LG this week.

Christmas 4 Kids Donation Drive
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Hi all, you can either make a contribution of $25 to 'Make a Kid's Christmas' or

buy a present for a child @ $10. All you have to do is donate online @ www.handsofhope.org.au
or visit our donation booth at the foyer after service.

Eventhough many of us are already helping out at C4K, but pray and see if the Holy Spirit leads you to go the extra mile by blessing the kidswith a present too - this is to enable the C4K committee to buy their gifts on our behalf.

Prophetic Presbytery

In 2005 two prophets visited our church and dispensed God's word to many people in our church. Words from God about their future, words of encouragement, words of correction.
How amazing it was to have God speaking specifically into our situations.

...Well the prophets are back!
We strongly urge anyone who has ever wanted to receive a prophecy to come along on the night. While they will be praying for leaders, just like last time, God will give them words for random people in the whole congregation.
The prophets may give you a word on the night! So do come along.

Welcome Back SimsOur newly formed 'team Sim' is back in Brisbane. I know that we all missed having Joel and Leann around these past few weeks. We look forward to hearing about their celebrations with family in Malaysia.

Prayer Meeting


It is important to pray alone at home to develop a personal relationship with God. However, God also wants us to pray together in a group on a corporate (group) basis. Joining a prayer meeting allows us to pray together as the Body of Christ with the common goal of learning from each other, supporting each other and building up the Church that God intended us to do.

Join us for a refreshing and united time of calling upon His Name!

Date: 27th Oct 2009 (This Tuesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Princess Theatre 8 Annerley Road, Wolloongabba

It's a time to be inspired and motivated again of God's call upon our lives.
Let us not just be satisfied with our worldly blessings but seek to find out what God wants your life to truly be about. There'll ice-breakers, worship sessions, powerful sharing, altar calls and great fellowship.

Date: 30th Oct 2009 (Friday)
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Greenslopes Hall, Cnr Dunellan & Henry St, Greenslopes
Guest speakers: Ps Lance & Belle Wolter

Prophetic Presbytery

All of you in NG3 are invited to come for the presbytery. The leaders in all NG units will be prophesied over by a few prophets at a time. There will also be a time where people in the audience will be called up to be prophesied over.

Everyone is invited so that they can see how great & all-knowing God is and what God has in store for His leaders that will be leading you. We encourage you to fast 1 meal for the next 3 day before the presbytery. This is so you'll come with a heart that's expectant to hear from God.

Venue: Princess Theatre, Wollongabba
Date: 10 Nov'09
Time: 7:00-10:00pm

Below is a short explanation of presbytery.

Prophetic Presbytery is when two or more prophets and/or prophetic ministers lay hands on and prophesy over individuals at a specified time and place. Prophetic presbyteries are conducted for several reasons:

1) For revealing a church members membership ministry in the Body of Christ.
2) For ministering a prophetic rhema word of God to individuals.
3) For impartation and activation of divinely ordained gifts, graces and callings.
4) For the revelation, clarification and confirmation of leadership ministry in the local church.
5) For the "laying on of hands and prophecy" over those called and properly prepared to be an ordained fivefold minister.

1 Tim 4:14(NIV) 14Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

1 Tim 1:18(NIV) 18Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight,

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Jojo's sharing at One Heart

I think the past 6 months have really been an exciting journey for NG3. I believe God is maturing our people by helping them see Him within the different stages of their lives.

I see NG3 as a family, where we've experienced many of the same things that a real family experiences. As I look back, I see how we were there at each other's important moments and stages in life. Many of us were together in the student group, where we saw different ones reach their graduation. We were there when they started going out with someone. We have seen their courtship period and then their wedding. We were with them as their married life started off, when they bought their first house & finally now some have come to their have their first child...and life goes on. So it's been a great journey and there is still so much more to share in. On top of this we look forward to seeing many more new ones coming into this family and deciding to walk with God alongside the rest of us.

A brief synopsis of the past semester for NG3. We praise God for our unit getaway in August that brought the unit even closer together. It's the 3rd one we've had now. We are excited to see new members rising up to serve in LG and our church, showing their commitment to God. They are so full of potential. We are joyous at the arrival of the 2 newborns (Alethea Chen & Nathan Eng) and the fact that since September both they and their parents have been able to join our LG regularly. Also this semester we've been encouraging the members to grow in community work. So in September, a group of 10 of us decided to sponsor a child through compassion and also this year we have had the most number of people signed up to volunteer for C4K. We pray this heart for the community will continue to grow in our group.

God has placed many wonderful people in this group. I especially thank the leaders too - Grace, Neekee, Steph & Peter for being excellent examples in caring for their people and loving God. They do so much for the group and i can't imagine the group without them. God has also given us great JGs to support NG3, ones that are humble, talented and passionate like Suh Chyi, Leann & Joel. They bring much joy, support and excitement to the team. Together God has given us a great team to grow NG3 together. And as things become more challenging we see that there is so much more that we can do for God. But we are determined to have the same attitude to these challenges as Abraham Lincoln, who said:-

"The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew."

As we look for new ideas through prayer and surrender to God I know we shall not fail. For with Him on our side...all things are possible.

Welcome to Drewvale for Lifegroup

NG3 will have our 1st LG at Suh Chyi and her sisters place on the 13 Nov'09
We'll be in Drewvale this time. A new suburb to explore!
It's be very close to the Eng's and Jaevis's place.

So let's come together and celebrate God's love & presence in this new home.

If anyone has transportation issues, feel free to ask for help from your LG leaders Grace, Peter or Neekee.

LG starts as usual at 6:45pm. Do bring a dish to share for dinner.

Address: 34 Muscari Cres, Drewvale, Q4116

NG Celebration LG - Beloved


Come together to pray and celebrate God's goodness in building, maturing and growing NG. Everyone is welcomed. It'll be a great time to meet with God & see the extended family God has placed you in.

Light breakfast will be provided
Date: 24th Oct 2009 (Sat)

Time: 9:30am - 12pm

Venue: St Matthew's Anglican Church

869 Logan Road, Holland Park

(cnr Logan Road & Swain Street, Holland Park)

Why is Lifegroup important to us?


Lifegroup creates a place for us 20 to 30-somethings to grow in friendship
and study as we reach out to impact our community. It's a place where we learn from our leaders as well as each other through sharing experiences, serving one another and knowing God more through studying Him. God has asks us in Hebrews " Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another..."

LG is a place of WE, not ME. It's where we can help foster deeper relationship with each other which is not possible during church mornings alone. It also gives us the opportunity to start serving God with our skills and talents too, learning from others and having fun trying out things you may not have the opportunity to do so at church. It's also an oppotunity for us to help others grow & fit into our NG3 family.

So I encourage us all to see lifegroup as a time we can all give as well as receive from God. To seek to bless, as well as be blessed during our Friday evenings together. Let's set aside Friday evenings to be together as often as we can.
See you all there..

Love,
Jojo

Christmas 4 Kids Donation Drive

Make a contribution of $25 to 'Make a Kid's Christmas' or
Buy a present for a child @ $10
Donate online @ www.handsofhope.org.au or visit our donation booth at the foyer after service.

NG Men & Women's Night

It's a time to be inspired and motivated again of God's call upon our lives.
Let us not just be satisfied with our worldly blessings but seek to find out what God wants your life to truly be about. There'll ice-breakers, worship sessions, powerful sharing, altar calls and great fellowship.

Date: 30th Oct 2009 (Friday)
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Greenslopes Hall, Cnr Dunellan & Henry St, Greenslopes
Guest speakers: Ps Lance & Belle Wolter

Touching Heaven, Touching Deep
Hope Church, Brisbane fortnighly prayer meeting

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What a beautiful day. It's great to be alive! Thought: What is God keeping you alive for?
(Joshua 14:140)

Date: Tuesday 13th October...thats tonight!
Time: 7:00pm till 8:45pm
Place: Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba

All are welcomed!

Jessene's Birthday & Farewell Party

Do come and celebrate with our dear sister her birthday and also to wish her well in her return to Singapore. We all love her joyful spirit, kind heart, love for God and passion for His people don't we? So we know wherever she goes she'll bring that 'frangrance' with her and bless those round and about her. We shall miss her so...

Jess' party will be at:-
Venue: 67 Samba Place, Underwood
Time: 5pm
Date: 17th Oct 2009
-Please bring a dish to share-

RSVP with Steph by tonight

C4K update


Many of us were unable to make it to the induction for C4K on Saturday, due to the wedding. But don't worry, as your team leaders will be in touch with you shortly. If you have any questions, please ask Grace Tan.

For those who are yet to finish applying the blue cards, please bring along your forms & ID on Friday for Jojo to view & sign. Those who have finished filling them up, please don't forget to post them off.

You've also been allocated to your departments by now. Please check your email from the C4K committee to see which dept you've been assigned to.

Last LG at 66 Nursery Ave

This Friday will be the last time we'll be having our LG at this venue. The next time we have LG it'll be at Suh Chyi's new place. We thank Suh Chyi and her sisters for their generosity in opening up their home for us to use. Her address will be posted up soon. We shall have our first LG there on the 13th November '09. It's such an encouragement and blessing when people of share God's blessing with others around them. Let us all strive to grow in that.

NG Celebration LG - Beloved


Come together to pray and celebrate God's goodness in building, maturing and growing NG. Everyone is welcomed. It'll be a great time to meet with God & see the extended family God has placed you in.

Light breakfast will be provided
Date: 24th Oct 2009 (Sat)
Time: 9:30am - 12pm

NG Men & Women's Night

It's a time to be inspired and motivated again of God's call upon our lives.
Let us not just be satisfied with our worldly blessings but seek to find out what God wants your life to truly be about. There'll ice-breakers, worship sessions, powerful sharing, altar calls and great fellowship.

Date: 30th Oct 2009 (Friday)
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Greenslopes Hall, Cnr Dunellan & Henry St, Greenslopes
Guest speakers: Ps Lance & Belle Wolter

Joel & Leann's Wedding

"Love is the expansion of two natures in such a fashion that each includes the other, each is enriched by the other "- Felix Adler

What a beautiful and creative wedding Joel & Leann Sim crafted. Their love for each other and others around them made this a truly memorable day for them and also for all of us who were there. Surely God's love was made tangible through the love that was in the air that night.
We wish them a wonderful honeymoon and life together ahead.

They'll be back with us in November and we shall miss them so.

ps..Leann and Joel, do keep in touch.

16th Church Anniversary


The best Church Anniversary yet, Hope Church, Brisbane's 16th Anniversary. There were performances from Morning service, Afternoon Service (a hilarious one), Ablaze service, WAM dancers and choir (Man in the mirror by Michael Jackson). We now also know the new name for our church - Hope Church, Brisbane and an inspiring logo to go with it. To top it up, quite a few of us went for supper afterwards.

It's been a great journey our church has been through and it's all because you're all here to be part of it's history and future. Let's walk bravely with God into the future as
His True Disciples, growing, maturing and bearing fruit in our lives.

NOTE: Below is additional explanation of the new logo from H.I.M. website :

Our new visual identity reflects our foundation in Christ and his transforming love as depicted in the Ichthus and the Cross. It is our vision to bring this message to the ends of the earth, seen here in the four corners of the globe. We are the messengers, the disciples of Christ symbolised by the 12 rays fulfilling the Great Commission at the dawn of each new day with renewed hope; which is denoted by the rising sun.
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favour and honour…”Psalm 84:11a

In line with the launch, we also reviewed our Mission Statement so as to convey that same spirit and commitment that have fired our hearts the last 20 years in a more contemporary wording.

Our updated Mission Statement now reads:

Fulfilling the Great Commission
by raising Christ-centred disciples
to plant vibrant, biblical churches
in our city, country and all over the world

The new name, new look and new wordings all point us to one unchanging core – we remain committed to fully engage ourselves in the Great Commission!

C4K Sign Up
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Praise God for the many who signed up for C4K this year at the last NG3 LG. This will make it a great outing time for NG3, where we can all grow in our heart to bless our community.
Let's be reminded again what Jesus said in Matthew 22 and Isaiah in Isaiah 49:

"37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'[a] 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[b] 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.“ Matt 22:37-40

"13Heavens, raise the roof! Earth, wake the dead!
Mountains, send up cheers!
God has comforted his people.
He has tenderly nursed his beaten-up, beaten-down people" Isaiah 49:13

For those that may have missed out at LG, please let Jojo or Grace know if you're interested and we'll see if the C4K committee can do with more help.

Welcome back Allister!
Our brother Allister is back briefly. And he's back so he can bless his dear friends Daniel & Karen, and Joel and Leann, by attending their wedding. On top of that, he came to LG once he touched down in Brisbane last Friday.
Allister will be off for another 3 months at NT, and be back around January 2010. So do welcome him back warmly to Brisbane and feel free to bless him with anything that could help him cure his boredom overthere such as good books, dvds, music etc...also please pray for him always God's word instructs us to for our Christian family in Ephesians 6:18.
Allister will be flying off after Sunday.

City Bible Forum

Topic: Only the good die young


A more terrible truism couldn't exist. Terrible not in the sense of a terrible cliche but terrible by its very truth. In our world young and innocent people seem to die but the wicked, malevolent, greedy and powerful prosper. The Bible recognises this terrible truth and how it tears at our very souls. Is there an answer? Why is it that many who ought not to prosper do but those that we would all hope to prosper don't? This next talk will explore these issues.

Now at two venues in the CBD Tuesday 6th October
Bleeding Heart Galleryt, 166 Ann St. Time: 12:30-1:15pm OR Tuesday 13th October
Level 5, Sebel Suites, Cnr of Albert and Charlotte St Time: 12:30-1:15pm

NG3 LG venue change
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In November, NG3 will no longer hold LG in 66 Nursery Ave.
So we're looking for a new venue. Do pray with us as we make the move. We're looking for a new home where we can come together to fellowship and praise God each Friday. If you have any suggestions please let Jojo or Neekee know.

But let's take the opportunity to thank the residents of the house who have so warmly welcomed us each week and kept the house looking great each time we arrive. Thank you Suh Chyi, Leann, Su Giin, Anne and Su Reen for your hospitality.