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july2012<br />
Kingdom Assignment<br />
Feedback<br />
helping people meet Jesus, become like Him and be equipped to impact the local and global community
Tim Clark - Senior Pastor<br />
A word from our Senior Pastor<br />
Hi, and welcome to the July edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Vine</strong>, our monthly church magazine. We trust<br />
that you have a great time with us as we<br />
worship our awesome God together. Here at<br />
<strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong>, we are a large regional church that is<br />
ALL ABOUT LIFE. This month there are many<br />
things happening in the life <strong>of</strong> the church so<br />
please take the time to read through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Vine</strong><br />
and if you have questions or comments then<br />
don’t hesitate to contact our church <strong>of</strong>fice –<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice@yorkst.com.au or check out our web<br />
page www.yorkst.com.au for more<br />
information.<br />
Throughout the first three weeks <strong>of</strong> July we<br />
will continue to look at a number <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Courageous Prayers found in the Bible. On<br />
22 nd July we will hear from those who were<br />
involved in the Kingdom Assignment, and on<br />
29 th July we will look at the topic <strong>of</strong> Baptism.<br />
If you haven’t been baptised or have been<br />
thinking about being baptised then I<br />
encourage you to attend one <strong>of</strong> our services<br />
on Sunday 29 th July.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong>y are to manage, multiply, and invest<br />
this money as a steward OUTSIDE THE<br />
WALLS <strong>of</strong> this church in some way that<br />
advances God’s Kingdom agenda in the<br />
world. WHAT they do and HOW they do it is<br />
between them and God. GOAL: See how<br />
far this $100 can go.<br />
On Sunday 22 nd July we will begin to hear<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the stories about<br />
what has happened to the<br />
participants <strong>of</strong> the Kingdom<br />
Assignments and the $100<br />
that was entrusted to them.<br />
KINGDOM ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK<br />
On Sunday 22 nd July during all three services<br />
we will hear some stories and testimonies<br />
about the Kingdom Assignments which were<br />
activated back in March. <strong>The</strong> Kingdom<br />
Assignments were based upon the Parable <strong>of</strong><br />
Talents found in Matthew 25:14- 30.<br />
On Sunday March 25 th at the end <strong>of</strong> all three<br />
services we asked for 10 volunteers to gather<br />
on the stage. I then handed each person<br />
$100 and invited them to be part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Kingdom Assignment. In accepting the<br />
Kingdom Assignment they did so with two<br />
conditions.<br />
1. <strong>The</strong>y must understand and agree that the<br />
$100 is NOT their money. It is the Master’s<br />
(Jesus’) money and he has entrusted it to<br />
them.<br />
BUILDING UPDATE<br />
It is exciting to see the new building almost<br />
finished. Throughout this month we will see<br />
the landscaping completed at the rear entry<br />
as well as the final touches to the building.<br />
We will also begin to unpack the playground<br />
with the aim <strong>of</strong> starting the long process <strong>of</strong><br />
building it. If you haven’t had a chance to<br />
look at the new buildings then I encourage<br />
you to park at the rear <strong>of</strong> the church (<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Joseph <strong>St</strong>) and walk through the new building<br />
next Sunday.<br />
As a church we are borrowing up to $250,000<br />
to complete this project. If you are part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>York</strong>ie family, I ask that you prayerfully<br />
consider giving a special <strong>of</strong>fering to the<br />
Building Project, particularly as we come to<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the financial year and many will<br />
receive their tax returns.<br />
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STAFF UPDATE<br />
We welcome back Angela<br />
Oliver to the Ministry Team as<br />
she returns to the role <strong>of</strong><br />
Worship and Creative<br />
Ministries after being on<br />
Maternity Leave. Please be<br />
praying for Angela, Leigh and<br />
the boys as Angela settles back into the role.<br />
It is with much excitement that we announce<br />
our new Children's<br />
Pastor is Colette<br />
Harrison. Colette and<br />
her husband Greg will<br />
be moving from<br />
Melbourne in July and<br />
Colette will commence<br />
as our Children's Pastor<br />
on Monday 6th August.<br />
Colette is a qualified<br />
Primary School Teacher and has been<br />
working as a Children’s Pastor. I ask that you<br />
join us in praying for Colette and Greg as they<br />
move to Gordon and commence worshipping<br />
with us and ministering amongst us.<br />
A huge thank you goes to Eileen Bennett and<br />
Chris Barlow who have led <strong>York</strong>ie Kids this<br />
term. We have a fantastic children's Ministry<br />
Team who are making a difference in the lives<br />
<strong>of</strong> our children. Please not only pray for our<br />
<strong>York</strong>ie Kids’ team, but if you have a child in<br />
<strong>York</strong>ie Kids why not personally thank the<br />
leaders.<br />
Congratulations to our <strong>St</strong>ate Youth Games<br />
Team who came 7th out <strong>of</strong> 70 Teams at this<br />
year’s SYG.<br />
Blessings<br />
Tim<br />
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SUNDAYS IN JULY?<br />
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Venue – <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong>reet <strong>Church</strong> Of <strong>Christ</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>art time – 10.30am<br />
(Weekly during term time)<br />
Cost per family – $5<br />
Enquiries – <strong>Church</strong> Office 5331 1079<br />
Mainly<br />
Music<br />
Dress-up Day<br />
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Mainly Music is where parents and caregivers<br />
bring their children for a thirty-minute session <strong>of</strong><br />
music, rhyme, movement, listening and more.<br />
It has been specifically set up as a time when<br />
parents can spend ‘time’ with their children.<br />
Many activities today allow parents to leave their<br />
children while they spend time by themselves.<br />
<strong>The</strong> compilation <strong>of</strong> songs and actions are cleverly<br />
formulated to encourage bonding with the adult,<br />
whilst developing the children’s motor skills,<br />
spatial, reading and word association and so<br />
much more!<br />
At this session, adults and children are given<br />
snacks and refreshments. This allows time for<br />
children to enjoy each other’s company, and to<br />
develop social skills. In addition it enables those<br />
adults who don’t have a wide circle <strong>of</strong> friends to<br />
be introduced to others who have young children<br />
and they are therefore able to support each<br />
other.<br />
Here is some <strong>of</strong> what is gained by coming to<br />
Mainly Music:<br />
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Music & Action – Children appreciating<br />
music & extending their musical abilities<br />
Building better relationships with parents,<br />
caregivers & families<br />
Place for parents <strong>of</strong> small children to<br />
connect, breaking isolation<br />
Providing a visibility to parenting and<br />
highlighting the value <strong>of</strong> being a parent<br />
Sharing a cuppa & snacks with the aim <strong>of</strong><br />
building friendships<br />
Improving social skills<br />
Improving fine & motor skills<br />
Spatial awareness<br />
Introducing exercise to a family’s schedule<br />
in a fun way<br />
Bonding games & exercises<br />
Language Development<br />
Learning ‘God-songs’<br />
MAINLY MUSIC<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a <strong>Christ</strong>-Centred Family Care component<br />
in the larger Mainly Music programs, where<br />
families are supported when hurting, through<br />
marriage or relationship breakups, miscarriage,<br />
when a partner or child dies, supporting those<br />
with police involvement and unconditional<br />
positive regard.<br />
Mainly Music provides an environment where<br />
young children develop skills to enhance their<br />
early education, through the use <strong>of</strong> music,<br />
rhythm, rhyme, and other music related activities<br />
with the participation <strong>of</strong> a parent or primary<br />
caregiver.<br />
In short, Mainly Music is an opportunity for adults<br />
and young children to build memories and spend<br />
time together, sharing special time with each<br />
other, whilst reinforcing good behaviour.<br />
If you are interested<br />
in becoming involved<br />
in this ministry,<br />
please speak to<br />
Brenda Peralta or<br />
contact the church<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice.
Guys Like Us<br />
Keeping It Together<br />
Mid-week breakfast for<br />
men in Ballarat<br />
<strong>The</strong> Aims:<br />
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To address issues relevant for men<br />
in Ballarat today<br />
To provide an easy access to a<br />
friendly environment at a time that<br />
suits lots <strong>of</strong> men<br />
To take the opportunities to<br />
witness to men as they arise, in a<br />
gentle way<br />
What we need to make it work:<br />
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12 guys to form a team<br />
Regular prayer & guidance from God<br />
An excellent central venue for the<br />
best breakfast in town<br />
Advertising on radio<br />
12 months commitment, once/<br />
month, 5am to 9am<br />
A statistics researcher<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>ian men to bring along non-<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>ian mates<br />
Men to give a short, gentle<br />
testimony on the given topic<br />
Next meeting Monday 23 July<br />
Contact Paul Harper<br />
0430 162 294<br />
Goodbye Tim and Em<br />
On Sunday 1 July we say farewell to Tim and Emily Drough as they move<br />
to Newcastle for Tim to take up a Youth Pastor position with Mayfield<br />
<strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>. Emily has secured a role working at Compassion<br />
Australia’s headquarters.<br />
Tim and Em have been such a great blessing to our church over the<br />
years, with Em growing up here as a child and Tim joining us in recent<br />
years. <strong>The</strong>y have both headed up the young adult ministry CRAVE and also lead our VCE small group. In<br />
2010 they were part <strong>of</strong> the leadership team <strong>of</strong> OnEarth and travelled to Dareton and also Halls Creek in<br />
Western Australia.<br />
Thank you so much for your faithfulness and service to <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong>, and we wish you God’s richest blessings<br />
for the next chapter <strong>of</strong> your lives.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be a special supper for Tim and Em after the 6pm service on Sunday 1 July. Blessings, Blake<br />
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It’s hard to believe that term 2 has come and<br />
gone and we're now half way through the<br />
year! But we've had fun!<br />
It has been a jam packed term with great<br />
MOPS mornings, several major events and 1<br />
major farewell. Rachel Francis, who has been<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong> MOPS for many years will be<br />
missed but we are excited for the adventure<br />
her family are about to embark on. [More<br />
about Rachel and her family on page 14.]<br />
Please pray for <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong> MOPS and the families<br />
involved. Our numbers have fluctuated<br />
considerably due to many families suffering<br />
from gastro, colds and flu. Please pray that as<br />
winter continues our families will be protected<br />
from further illness. Also, we had a group<br />
start up who were interested in finding out<br />
more about Jesus and the <strong>Christ</strong>ian faith. This<br />
has gone very well and will continue to meet<br />
in term 3. Please pray for these mums and<br />
that the seed <strong>of</strong> the Gospel will fall on 'good<br />
soil'. We also have many pregnant mothers,<br />
please pray for healthy pregnancies and safe<br />
deliveries and that the miracle <strong>of</strong> birth will be<br />
a witness to God's great goodness.<br />
MOPS recommences for term 3 on July 25th,<br />
9:30-11:30am.<br />
Thank you for your prayers and support and<br />
please consider volunteering some <strong>of</strong> your<br />
time to help this vital mission to mums.<br />
Peace,<br />
Sarah<br />
If you have ever thought about being a carer<br />
at MOPS, now is the time to get on board!<br />
A lot <strong>of</strong> the success <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong> MOPS is<br />
because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
wonderful people who<br />
volunteer their time to<br />
care for the children<br />
attending. But due the<br />
increase in families<br />
and loss <strong>of</strong> a few<br />
carers we desperately<br />
need more help in this<br />
area.<br />
To be a carer all you<br />
need to do is be free<br />
on Wednesday<br />
mornings during the<br />
school term on a<br />
fortnightly basis. It’s<br />
not every week! Plus<br />
you'll need an<br />
approved Working With Children Check, which<br />
we can help you obtain if you don't already<br />
have one.<br />
Whether you are younger and looking for<br />
some childcare<br />
experience or are<br />
older and have<br />
experience with<br />
children to share, we<br />
want to hear from<br />
YOU! All our carers<br />
work in teams, so you<br />
won't be alone and<br />
you'll have the<br />
opportunity to make<br />
some great friends.<br />
Not to mention<br />
brighten the day <strong>of</strong> a<br />
mum and child or two<br />
or three.<br />
Please see Sarah<br />
Bolton or Alisha<br />
Kynoch ASAP if you<br />
can help us (0431 511 609 or<br />
yorkstmops@gmail.com).<br />
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What’s Happening<br />
Pre-Schoolers<br />
Youth<br />
MOPS will be held on Wednesday<br />
July 25th<br />
9.15am-11.30am<br />
Cost is $5 each session<br />
(less for health care card holders) and the first<br />
time is free.<br />
New Mums are always welcome!<br />
WILDSIDE & DETOUR<br />
(Grade 6-Year 12)<br />
<strong>The</strong> youth leaders are heading to Horsham to<br />
Quench (western region youth leaders’<br />
gathering) Friday 20th & Saturday 21st July<br />
Sunday 22nd July<br />
Term 3 Launch<br />
4pm-6pm @ <strong>York</strong>ie<br />
Cost $3<br />
Mainly music is on Thursday mornings during<br />
school terms from 10:30am to 11.30am.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are information brochures available on<br />
the Information Desk. Alternatively you can<br />
speak to Brenda, Alisa or Kirsty for more<br />
information. If you are interested in becoming<br />
involved in this ministry, please speak to<br />
Brenda Peralta or contact the church <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Children<br />
<strong>York</strong>ie Kids operates<br />
during our 10.30am<br />
service during school<br />
terms. <strong>York</strong>ie Kids for<br />
term 3 will launch on<br />
Sunday 22nd July. All<br />
are welcome.<br />
YEAR 10 GIRLS’ GROUP<br />
(Year 10 Girls)<br />
Friday 27th July<br />
4pm-5:30pm<br />
@ <strong>York</strong>ie<br />
THE LADS’ SUNDAY ARVO GROUP<br />
(Grade 6-Year 10 Lads)<br />
Sunday 29th July<br />
4pm @ <strong>York</strong>ie<br />
Cost $3 (includes tea)<br />
VCE GROUP<br />
(Years 11 & 12)<br />
Tuesday 24th July<br />
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What’s Happening<br />
Young Adults<br />
Men<br />
More details coming soon...<br />
Prime Time<br />
Prime Time is in recess for June/July/August<br />
and will meet again on September 25.<br />
Handicrafts<br />
Wild at Heart<br />
Saturday 21st July<br />
See page 16 for more details.<br />
Musicians<br />
WORSHIP PRACTICE<br />
Wednesdays<br />
7pm-8pm<br />
(for 8.45am Sunday service)<br />
ART AND CRAFT COMPANY<br />
Art and Craft Company are a group <strong>of</strong> craftloving<br />
people who meet for a day <strong>of</strong> fun,<br />
fellowship and CRAFT<br />
Each Friday at the church<br />
from 10am until 2pm.<br />
Please see Jan or Harold Howlett for more<br />
information.<br />
8pm-9pm<br />
(for 10.30am Sunday service)<br />
Remember the latest roster can be found on<br />
the website. Please note the rosters are<br />
continually changing!<br />
Prayer<br />
SEW & SEWS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sew & Sews quilting and patchwork group<br />
meet together for fun and fellowship whilst<br />
sharing their interest in patchwork.<br />
<strong>The</strong> meeting place is at the church on the first<br />
and third Saturdays <strong>of</strong> the month from 10am-<br />
3pm. Cost is $5 per session. Morning and<br />
afternoon tea supplied. Beginners are most<br />
welcome!<br />
A NIGHT OF PRAYER & WORSHIP<br />
MONDAY 23rd July 2012<br />
Join us on Monday 23rd July for our Monthly<br />
night <strong>of</strong> Prayer and Worship starting at 7:30pm.<br />
Once again this month there will be two ways <strong>of</strong><br />
praying on the night. <strong>The</strong>re will be an<br />
opportunity to “Be <strong>St</strong>ill” and pray in quite space<br />
with others, and there will be an opportunity to<br />
sing praises to God in worship and prayer. This<br />
will be an awesome night <strong>of</strong> drawing near to<br />
God. Plan today to be there .<br />
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july2012<br />
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday<br />
<strong>The</strong>me: Courageous<br />
Prayers—Search Me<br />
Farewell to Tim & Em<br />
Drough<br />
Worship Practice<br />
1 2<br />
3 4<br />
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS<br />
<strong>The</strong>me: Courageous<br />
Prayers—Expect the<br />
Unexpected<br />
Worship Practice<br />
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9 10<br />
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<strong>The</strong>me: Courageous<br />
Prayers—Praying Boldly<br />
FOOD SUNDAY<br />
Elders’ Meeting<br />
Worship Practice<br />
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<strong>The</strong>me: Kingdom<br />
Assignment Feedback<br />
Prayer and Worship<br />
VCE Group<br />
Worship Practice<br />
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23 24 25<br />
<strong>The</strong>me: Going Under for<br />
Jesus—Baptism<br />
Elders’ Meeting<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lads’ Sunday Arvo<br />
Group<br />
Worship Practice<br />
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More information about the events above can be found elsewhere in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Vine</strong>
<strong>York</strong>ie Roaders are taking another trip.<br />
October 26th - 28th<br />
Halls Gap Big 4 Caravan Park<br />
‘Parkgate’ Ph: 1800 810 781<br />
Contact Jim Oates or Noel Jenkins for more information.<br />
Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS<br />
Art & Craft Group<br />
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS<br />
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Sew & Sews<br />
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Need<br />
More<br />
Info?<br />
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Art & Craft Group<br />
Art & Craft Group<br />
Art & Craft Group<br />
Year 10 Girls’ Group<br />
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20<br />
Eureka Men<br />
Sew & Sews<br />
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Resource Desk/<br />
Information Boards<br />
Located at the back <strong>of</strong> the<br />
auditorium you can find extra<br />
information about many <strong>of</strong> the<br />
upcoming events.<br />
www.yorkst.com.au<br />
Our website is your online<br />
resource for up to date<br />
information.<br />
Contact us<br />
Call the <strong>of</strong>fice on 5331 1079<br />
between 9am-3pm or email us<br />
at <strong>of</strong>fice@yorkst.com.au for<br />
more information.<br />
Art & Craft Group<br />
Sew & Sews<br />
Regular Service Times<br />
Traditional Service 8.45am<br />
Family Service 10.30am<br />
(including <strong>York</strong>ie Kids)<br />
2 3<br />
4<br />
Worship<br />
6pm<br />
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More information about the events above can be found elsewhere in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Vine</strong>
<strong>The</strong>n Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been<br />
given to me. <strong>The</strong>refore go and make disciples <strong>of</strong> all nations, baptizing them in the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> the Father and <strong>of</strong> the Son and <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to<br />
obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the<br />
very end <strong>of</strong> the age." Matthew 28:18-20<br />
Welcome to World Missions! God has a part for you to play in His mission to spread the<br />
hope <strong>of</strong> the Gospel and help build His <strong>Church</strong> world-wide. When you share the hope <strong>of</strong><br />
the Gospel, when you pray, provide financial support, encourage through<br />
correspondence or provision, or work to plant churches, you are playing your part in<br />
world mission and the great commission.<br />
Open Doors<br />
In over 50 countries we<br />
are:<br />
Providing Bibles<br />
and <strong>Christ</strong>ian<br />
literature<br />
Open Doors provides a wide range <strong>of</strong> Biblical<br />
materials in various languages to persecuted<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>ians, including <strong>St</strong>udy Bibles, Children's<br />
Bibles, MP3 Bibles and discipleship literature.<br />
Training for leadership and discipleship<br />
Open Doors <strong>of</strong>fers training in effective church<br />
leadership and discipling others, in order to<br />
help believers grow in their faith and learn<br />
how to stand strong in the midst <strong>of</strong><br />
persecution.<br />
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Sustaining lives, supporting livelihoods<br />
Open Doors practically supports victims <strong>of</strong><br />
persecution, violence and natural disaster.<br />
We assist <strong>Christ</strong>ian families, widows and<br />
orphans with literacy training, livelihood and<br />
business opportunities.
Personal Encouragement<br />
Open Doors brings personal encouragement<br />
to many persecuted believers in various ways,<br />
including writing letters and cards <strong>of</strong><br />
encouragement, as well as sending travellers<br />
to meet and pray with them in their local<br />
areas.<br />
Speaking out in advocacy<br />
Open Doors helps persecuted believers by<br />
advocating on their behalf, providing legal<br />
support, seeking positive policy changes and<br />
campaigning in Australia.<br />
Raising awareness and encouraging prayer<br />
Open Doors produces a range <strong>of</strong> resources<br />
that are available to Australian <strong>Christ</strong>ians,<br />
alerting them to the needs to the Persecuted<br />
<strong>Church</strong> and encouraging prayerful support.<br />
Please pray for the Persecuted <strong>Church</strong><br />
For their physical protection and<br />
deliverance. (Matt 26:39, Acts 12:5, Php<br />
1:19, Phil 22, Rom 15:30-31)<br />
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That they will see God's grace as sufficient<br />
and God's power perfected in their<br />
weakness. (2 Cor 12:9-10)<br />
That they would love <strong>Christ</strong>'s appearing all<br />
the more. (2 Tim 4:5-8, Heb 11:35)<br />
That they will rejoice in sharing the<br />
sufferings <strong>of</strong> Jesus so that they will rejoice<br />
even more when <strong>Christ</strong> is revealed. (Heb<br />
10:34, Matt 5:12, 1 Peter 4:13, Rom 5:3-<br />
5)<br />
That they will endure. (Heb 10:36)<br />
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That they will choose ill-treatment and the<br />
reproach <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>, and not the pleasures<br />
<strong>of</strong> sin. (Heb 11:24-26, 1 Peter 4:1, Heb<br />
5:8)<br />
That they will love <strong>Christ</strong> far more than life<br />
itself. (Rev 12:10-11, Acts 20:24)<br />
That they will love their enemies. (Luke<br />
6:27-31)<br />
That they do not enter into temptations -<br />
an easy possibility under the stress <strong>of</strong><br />
persecution. (Luke 22:39-45)<br />
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That they will rejoice that they are<br />
considered worthy to suffer for His name.<br />
(Acts 5:41)<br />
That they will remember they were made<br />
for such persecution. (Acts 14:22, Php<br />
1:29)<br />
That they will live the joy <strong>of</strong> the Lord before<br />
their persecutors. (Acts 16:25, Php 1:28)<br />
That they will remember their future glory.<br />
(Rom 8:18)<br />
That they would learn to completely trust<br />
in God. (2 Cor 1:8-9)<br />
That they would rejoice that they bear in<br />
their bodies the 'brand marks <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Christ</strong>.' (Gal 6:17)<br />
(Open Door website:<br />
http://www.opendoors.org.au/)<br />
Overseas Mission <strong>of</strong>fering for June (placed in the Missions<br />
envelopes) will go towards the work <strong>of</strong> SAMPAN unless otherwise<br />
stated. Thank you for your valuable contribution to the work <strong>of</strong><br />
SAMPAN and for partnering with those from <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong>reet <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Christ</strong> serving overseas.<br />
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Camp 1 – Girls, saying<br />
goodbye lamentations<br />
On Tuesday, children arrived for the two<br />
day camp. God has a good sense <strong>of</strong><br />
humour. I really, really don’t like feet at<br />
all and my responsibility when the<br />
children arrived was to measure their<br />
feet for new shoes.<br />
<strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong>reet<br />
Overseas<br />
Missions Committee<br />
<strong>The</strong>n there was face painting and we played games and<br />
songs and had a memory verse to remember and recite – In<br />
the beginning God created the heavens and the earth Gen<br />
1:1.<br />
We went into groups and were given a verse from Genesis<br />
about creation. We had five children and a teacher in each<br />
group and we had to act it out. It was great, even though<br />
there was a language barrier. We were able to recite a verse<br />
about God creating the livestock and animals and we acted<br />
like animals and made sounds. <strong>The</strong> girls I had, got so into it.<br />
Henry Deutscher<br />
Aaron Luttrell<br />
Over the two days, there were two girls I really connected<br />
with. I played soccer with them and tried to teach them how<br />
to kick and hand ball an AFL football. I just felt so connected<br />
to them even though again there was a language barrier.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y just touched my heart. On the last day as we said ‘bye I<br />
cried so much. I had an overwhelming mothering instinct that<br />
when I was hugging them that I really, really didn’t want to let<br />
them go. I didn’t know or could imagine the hardships they<br />
were facing back home but I had to let them go.<br />
After we said goodbye I was an emotional wreck so I went<br />
and spent time with God and with my Bible. I just poured out<br />
all my emotion and my heart to him. I realised it’s a total trust<br />
thing that they were in God’s arms before they were in mine.<br />
Now they have left me, they continue to be in His arms. <strong>The</strong><br />
love I feel for them is only a glimpse into the love God has for<br />
these precious children. He is their loving father. <strong>The</strong>n I felt I<br />
really needed to read my Bible. I feel that God gave me these<br />
passages Psalm 121:1-3 and Lamentations 3:19-24 .<br />
A couple <strong>of</strong> days later two <strong>of</strong> us were sitting with Adam and<br />
looking at his photos and his stories. He said something that<br />
really stuck me, “After you meet people in the community and<br />
go back and read the word, the words in the Bible become so<br />
real, especially Lamentations!” I was gob smacked. He pretty<br />
well explained what God had done in my heart. So when we<br />
were alone later I mentioned, “I’m glad you said that because<br />
I had that very experience the other day with a couple <strong>of</strong><br />
verses in Lamentations.” He asked to look at the verses and<br />
said they were the same verses God had given him. It gave<br />
me tingles and made me again feel like I am right where God<br />
wants me to be :D<br />
Bec Howlett<br />
Andy Francis<br />
Henry Deutscher<br />
Renata Dempsey<br />
Aaron Luttrell<br />
Eunice Clay<br />
Betty Veal<br />
Interested? Andy Francis Why not talk with<br />
one Eunice Clay <strong>of</strong> the Overseas<br />
Missions Committee today<br />
Renata Dempsey<br />
and Betty find Veal out how you can<br />
help spread hope.<br />
Some are called to go and<br />
some are called to send.<br />
Who will go and who will<br />
send? Those called to go<br />
cannot go unless they are<br />
sent and those called to<br />
send cannot send if no one<br />
will go.<br />
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EUREKA MEN<br />
Saturday 21 July<br />
Come and join us!<br />
A unique morning for men <strong>of</strong> all ages.<br />
We will have food, fellowship, challenge and fun.<br />
WHERE: <strong>York</strong> <strong>St</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> TIME: 7am to 9am<br />
Breakfast cost is $5 per person<br />
Wild At Heart DVD Session 4<br />
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Food Sunday<br />
Food Sunday will be held<br />
Sunday 15th July<br />
Donations <strong>of</strong> non-perishable<br />
food items are gratefully<br />
received.<br />
Just drop them into the<br />
shopping trolley in the foyer.<br />
Country Speakers<br />
Please pray for the<br />
following people who are<br />
supporting our sister<br />
churches in the country<br />
through preaching this<br />
month.<br />
Ben Dainton @ <strong>St</strong> Arnaud<br />
Thank you.<br />
Bruce Harmer @<br />
Wedderburn<br />
Directory Updates<br />
Please advise the church<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> any changes to<br />
your contact details.<br />
Thanks.<br />
Material for <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Vine</strong><br />
Do you have something<br />
you would like to include<br />
in the August edition <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Vine</strong>? Please send it<br />
to the church <strong>of</strong>fice no<br />
later than Friday 20th July<br />
2012.<br />
We ask that material for<br />
the July <strong>Vine</strong> Update be at<br />
the church <strong>of</strong>fice by<br />
Wednesday July 11th.<br />
Please note that while we<br />
do our best, we cannot<br />
guarantee all material<br />
submitted will be<br />
included.<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>ian female<br />
looking for <strong>Christ</strong>ian<br />
female to share a<br />
home in central<br />
Ballarat.<br />
For more information<br />
please contact:<br />
Elise Shin<br />
Mob: 0431 520 209<br />
Colin Buchanan<br />
Coming to <strong>York</strong>ie<br />
Saturday August 25th!<br />
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE<br />
IN HIS IMAGE—PART TWO<br />
Salt & Pepper Article<br />
By Ray Veal<br />
Candidates for Cadetship with the London<br />
Metropolitan Police were asked to answer the<br />
following question: “While patrolling in a busy<br />
London suburb a gas main explodes in the<br />
middle <strong>of</strong> a busy road, creating a huge crater,<br />
blocking traffic in every direction. A number <strong>of</strong><br />
vehicles collide and you go to assist a young lady<br />
who is in distress, only to realize that she is the<br />
wife <strong>of</strong> your local police inspector, and you note<br />
that she is at least .05! <strong>The</strong>n a man comes<br />
running out <strong>of</strong> a nearby shop toward you saying<br />
that his wife, who is heavily pregnant, has gone<br />
into labour because <strong>of</strong> the shock. He asks you to<br />
call an ambulance. But before you can, the gas<br />
main ignites sending flames into the air and<br />
spreading panic among the crowd causing<br />
several to sustain injuries as they run from the<br />
scene. You happen to notice that one <strong>of</strong> the men<br />
rushing from the scene is a wanted criminal<br />
whose photograph has been posted in your<br />
station. By now, hundreds <strong>of</strong> people are shouting<br />
to you and asking you to do something. How<br />
would you proceed to bring things under control?<br />
<strong>The</strong> ‘best’ answer was this one: “I would slip out<br />
<strong>of</strong> my uniform, and get lost in the crowd.” I think<br />
he might have failed the test!<br />
As image bearers who wear the badge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong><br />
in today’s society there will be many a time when<br />
we feel the situation is just too hard, and when<br />
we might like to slip out <strong>of</strong> our spiritual uniforms<br />
and get lost in the crowd. <strong>The</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice talk is<br />
getting rough; the after work party is sinking in<br />
moral tone; the person we are with is taking the<br />
Lord’s name in vain and we know that we should<br />
say something; people are struggling and crying<br />
out for help, and we have the answers but are<br />
unable to speak! Maybe we fear the sceptic’s<br />
tongue that says that our <strong>Christ</strong>ian values are old<br />
fashioned, and our beliefs are incredibly stupid.<br />
We know that inside the hearts <strong>of</strong> all people<br />
there are deep unmet longings for love and<br />
personal worth and significance. Our question<br />
therefore is very similar to the one that was<br />
asked <strong>of</strong> the would-be police cadets: What can<br />
we do to be representatives <strong>of</strong> Jesus in our<br />
immediate community?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bible speaks about ‘being conformed to his<br />
image’ or being ‘transformed by the renewing <strong>of</strong><br />
our minds.’ Those six little words give the clue<br />
about how we become image bearers. Our<br />
external image is changed by an inner change<br />
within our minds! Paul in his letter to the<br />
Philippians writes, ‘Let this mind be in you which<br />
was also in <strong>Christ</strong> Jesus’. (Philippians 2:5) <strong>The</strong><br />
Psalmist put it this way in Psalm 51:10, ‘Create<br />
in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right<br />
spirit within me.’ To change our behaviour we<br />
must first change our minds! Paul nails this<br />
teaching about inside-out-change in Romans 11:<br />
33 to 12:2. “Is there anyone around who can<br />
explain God? Anyone smart enough to tell him<br />
what to do? Now this is what I want you to do.<br />
Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture<br />
that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead,<br />
fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from<br />
the inside out.” (MSG) “Be...transformed by the<br />
renewing <strong>of</strong> your mind. <strong>The</strong>n you will be able to<br />
know...what God’s will is – his good, pleasing<br />
and perfect will.” (NIV) Following this inside-out<br />
change, thoughts become actions, actions create<br />
habits, and habits build character, and godly<br />
thoughts create godly character.<br />
Neuroscientists at the University <strong>of</strong> Ontario have<br />
found a biological explanation supporting this<br />
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Biblical truth, that thoughts determine behaviour.<br />
Over the course <strong>of</strong> a one-year study, volunteers<br />
had their brain activity scanned in real time using<br />
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)<br />
while they performed a particular hand<br />
movement. <strong>The</strong> scientists found that the<br />
volunteer’s decision to act was picked up by their<br />
brain activity pattern seconds before they<br />
consciously responded. This study verified that<br />
thinking does precede actions! <strong>The</strong>ir findings<br />
endorsed what clever old Solomon knew ages<br />
ago when in Proverbs 23:7 he wrote, ‘As a man<br />
thinks in his heart so he will be.’ C.T. <strong>St</strong>udd, a<br />
famous cricketer and missionary <strong>of</strong> yesteryear<br />
expressed this concept rather cutely with these<br />
words, “What moves the heart, also wags the<br />
tongue.” As a pr<strong>of</strong>essional counsellor I believe<br />
much is revealed about a person’s inner state <strong>of</strong><br />
mind and heart through the words they speak.<br />
Whenever we speak, whether our words are kind<br />
or loving, critical or angry, we are writing our own<br />
autobiography for others to read. This is what<br />
James means when he writes: “We get it wrong<br />
nearly every time we open our mouths...By our<br />
speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to<br />
chaos, throw mud on a reputation, send the<br />
whole world up in smoke, and go up in smoke<br />
with it...” [James 3: 1-6. MSG] James goes on to<br />
contrast this negative image with the image <strong>of</strong> a<br />
person with a pure heart. This person will ‘get<br />
along with others’ be ‘reasonable and gentle,<br />
overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot<br />
one day and cold the next...You can develop a<br />
robust community that lives right with God...only<br />
if you do the hard work <strong>of</strong> getting along with each<br />
other, treating each other with dignity and<br />
honour.’ [James 3: 17-18. MSG]<br />
and had not been able to walk from the time <strong>of</strong><br />
his birth. As the two guys approached him he<br />
asked them for a few dollars to buy some food –<br />
a request he had made to many others who<br />
attended the <strong>Church</strong>. But these two guys were<br />
prepared to do much more for him – they<br />
decided to do what Jesus would have them do!<br />
“We don’t have any cash” one said, “but we can<br />
do better than that, why don’t you get up and<br />
walk?” <strong>The</strong> man was not sure at first, but when<br />
he saw the compassion in their eyes, he was<br />
inspired to take a great leap <strong>of</strong> faith – and he got<br />
up and walked!<br />
As a result <strong>of</strong> this miracle, the whole <strong>of</strong><br />
Jerusalem was talking, and the leaders did not<br />
know what to do! This familiar story <strong>of</strong> Peter and<br />
John healing the lame man is an example <strong>of</strong><br />
what wonderful things can happen when we<br />
allow ourselves to be <strong>Christ</strong>’s representatives in<br />
our community. <strong>The</strong> truth is that “what counts for<br />
great success in popular culture – strength<br />
intelligence, wealth, beauty, power – means little<br />
to our new image.” As representatives <strong>of</strong> Jesus in<br />
our community our image will not be about an<br />
arrangement <strong>of</strong> our skin cells or our physical<br />
shape or financial status, but rather an evident<br />
change that takes place as a result <strong>of</strong> God’s inbreathed<br />
spirit that leads to an out-breathing <strong>of</strong><br />
the spiritual qualities that Jesus showed –<br />
humility, servant-hood, and love. Only then will<br />
we be able to say to people, ‘In the name <strong>of</strong><br />
Jesus rise up and walk.’<br />
Ray Veal<br />
Consider this story <strong>of</strong> two people who did just<br />
that. Two guys were walking to <strong>Church</strong> and<br />
neither man had the faintest idea <strong>of</strong> what a<br />
remarkable day it would turn out to be. <strong>The</strong> city<br />
would be in uproar before sundown, because <strong>of</strong><br />
what they were about to do. Outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Church</strong> was a man who had a physical disability<br />
Reference: “In the Likeness <strong>of</strong> God” by Dr Paul Brand and Philip<br />
Yancey.<br />
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken<br />
from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®.<br />
Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.<br />
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JULY<br />
S O A P<br />
1<br />
S is for Scripture<br />
O is for Observation<br />
A is for Application<br />
P is for Prayer<br />
2 Kings14:1-25; Jonah1-2; Luke23:26-56<br />
2 Jonah 3-4; Luke 24: -35<br />
3 2 Kings14: 26-29; Amos1-2; Luke 24:36-53<br />
4 Amos 3-4; Romans 1:1-17<br />
5 Amos 5-6; Romans 1: 18-32<br />
6 Amos 7-9; Romans 2: 1-16<br />
7 2 Kings 15-16; Romans 2:17-29<br />
8 2 Kings 17-18; Romans 3:1-20<br />
9 2 Kings 19-20; Romans 3:21-31<br />
10 2 Kings 21-23; Romans 4<br />
11 2 Kings 24-25; Romans 5:1-11<br />
12 Psalms 1-2; Romans 5:12-21<br />
13 Psalms 10,33: Romans 6: 1-14<br />
14 Psalms 43, 66; Romans 6:15-23<br />
15 Psalms 67, 71; Romans 7:1-7<br />
16 Psalms 89, 92; Romans 7:8-26<br />
17 Psalms 93-95; Romans 8:1-17<br />
18 Psalms 96-07; Romans 8:18-27<br />
19 Psalms 98-99; Romans 8:28-39<br />
20 Psalms 100, 102; Romans 9:1-29<br />
21 Psalms 104-105; Romans 9:30-10:21<br />
22 Psalms 106,111; Romans 11:1-10<br />
23 Psalms 112-113; Romans 11:11-24<br />
24 Psalms 114-115; Romans 11:25-36<br />
25 Psalms 116-118; Romans 12:1-8<br />
26 Psalms 119:1-32; Romans 12:9-21<br />
27 Psalms 119:33-64; Romans 13<br />
28 Psalms 119: 65-88; Romans 14<br />
29 Psalms 119:89-120; Romans 15:1-22<br />
30 Psalms 119:121-152; Romans 15:23 -16-27<br />
31 Psalms 119:153-176; Acts 20:2 - 21:16<br />
Regular Service Times<br />
Traditional Service<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
Tim Clark (Clark.Tim@yorkst.com.au)<br />
Associate Pastor<br />
Blake Moore (Moore.Blake@yorkst.com.au)<br />
Children’s Director<br />
C/- <strong>of</strong>fice@yorkst.com.au<br />
8.45am<br />
Family Service 10.30am<br />
(including <strong>York</strong>ie Kids)<br />
Worship<br />
6pm<br />
Worship Coordinator<br />
Angela Olive (Oliver.Angela@yorkst.com.au)<br />
Kids Hope Coordinator<br />
Chris Barlow (Barlow.<strong>Christ</strong>ine@yorkst.com.au)<br />
<strong>St</strong>udent Minister<br />
Ben Dainton (Dainton.Ben@yorkst.com.au)<br />
Ministry Support<br />
Rob Petty (Petty.Rob@yorkst.com.au)<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Operations Manager<br />
Robert Ling (Ling.Robert@yorkst.com.au)<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Office Administrator<br />
Kristin O’Brien (O’Brien.Kristin@yorkst.com.au)<br />
Business Administration Trainee<br />
Michelle McCausland<br />
(mccausland.michelle@yorkst.com.au)<br />
PHONE 03 5331 1079<br />
FAX 03 5331 9756<br />
EMAIL <strong>of</strong>fice@yorkst.com.au<br />
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OFFICE HOURS 9am-3pm Monday-Friday<br />
If you miss a day, don’t attempt to "catch up" the reading.<br />
Jump forward to the current one.<br />
Remember, it's not about "achieving a devotion", it's about<br />
developing a healthy habit <strong>of</strong> spending regular time with<br />
the Lord.<br />
Having said that, if you commit yourself to using SOAP on<br />
a daily basis there is no doubt that your life will be<br />
revolutionised.<br />
Kindergarten Director<br />
Cath Zala<br />
PHONE (03) 5333 4116<br />
EMAIL kinda@yorkst.com.au<br />
helping people meet Jesus, become like Him<br />
and be equipped to impact the local and<br />
global community<br />
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