Soft Hearts – Sharp Minds – Hard Feet

Ten days ago we launched our vision for 2011. We believe that through 2011 God wants us to be people with Soft Hearts always amazed by His grace, Sharp Minds being renewed by the Holy Spirit and Hard Feet that go to whomever and wherever in order to share the Good News. It may be that you were unable to hear this message. If that is the case you can read or listen to it here.

Free CD’s and manuscripts of the message are also available from the office during the week.

Last Sunday

Last Sunday morning we explored the depths of God’s love for us as it is experienced in community. We discovered that in biblical community we enjoy hospitality, received encouragement and offer and receive accountability. You can listen to or read my message here.

On Sunday night at 12two, Ralph continued our journey exploring some of Jesus’ most famous and provocative words. This week Ralph preached a cracker of a message on receiving as well as offering forgiveness. You can listen in here.

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Property Resources

On our website we have resources that communicate God’s vision for our property. There is a 14 minute video that details plans for stage one of our property development. There are also some downloadable documents that answer key questions, detail the plans and break down the projected costs and funding sources. Also included are the proposals for this week’s congregational meeting (March 6, 12noon).

You can view all the resources here.

Prayer Vigil

We are a church that has Fervent Prayer as one of its eight core values. We believe that all we do should be informed by and bathed in prayer. This week we are calling the church to prayer, with a special vigil to be held from this Friday, March 4 at 6.00pm to Saturday, March 5 at 6.00pm. The Lakeside Lounge will be open through this 24 hour period for people to gather for prayer, or alternatively people can pray at home. We would love for you to sign up to pray for an hour or more through this period.

You can place your name on our prayer roster by emailing Liz at liz.mcnamee@newlife.unitingchurch.org.au

Congregational Meeting

We would love all Newlife members to attend a Congregational Meeting straight after the 10.45am service on Sunday 6th March (12noon) where we will vote to progress stage one in the development of our property. This is such an important gathering in the life of our church as we discern and then commit to God’s vision for our future.

Papers for the meeting are available online or from the office during the week.

Many Hands make Light Work!

On Saturday March 5th we need about 20 people (guys and girls) to help our regular gardening team with some overdue summer maintenance jobs. We plan to start at 7am and finish by 10am and will provide brunch. No previous experience necessary - just a willingness to help and some enthusiasm and energy. Leave your name at the information desk or office, or just turn up!

Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the 40 day period of reflection before Easter. To mark the start of this special season we will be holding an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday March 9, from 7.30pm.

The service will feature prayer, reflection and Holy Communion.

This Sunday

This Sunday morning (7.30am, 9am and 10.45am) we conclude our Live Wider series as we focus on what it means to rise to the heights of God’s love for us in Christ.

On Sunday night at 12two (6pm) Ralph will be continuing our journey diving into some of Jesus’ most famous and provocative teachings in our Red Letter series.