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Filling All in All
Wednesday 26th November 2025
The story of God continues as we embody Christ’s presence in the ordinary flow of life. Jesus declared,
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses”
Acts 1:8 NIV
The Spirit transforms everyday believers into living demonstrations of the gospel’s reality.
Early Christians didn’t spread their faith through grand speeches but through lives so radiant that others sensed another kingdom at work. To be an ambassador of Christ is to represent His heart wherever we go — at work, at the café, in the meeting room, or around the dinner table. We live not just for Christ but from Christ, as His Spirit animates our words and deeds.
Yet the pressures are real. Compartmentalised faith limits spirituality to a Sunday practice. Insecurity convinces us that we are unqualified. Distraction pulls our focus from the mission. But Paul insists,
“We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us”
2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV
Our weakness is not a hindrance; it is an opportunity for deeper revelation.
Living missionally is not about striving harder but surrendering deeper. Ask the Spirit each morning, “Where will You shine through me today?” Identify your every place — the ordinary spaces where extraordinary grace can appear. The gospel fills the world through people who know they carry His presence and not through the programs we attend.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, let Your light shine through my life. Make me a faithful ambassador of Your kingdom in every place You send me. Amen.
Care Visits Team
Our Life Groups at Berwick Church of Christ are the main avenues of love and care for our church community. But not everyone is in a Life Group yet – and sometimes people have needs beyond their Life Group’s capacity. This is where our Care Visits Team step in to assist. We would love to expand this wonderful team, so if you feel that you have the skills, gifts, and capacity to visit people and offer care, please use the Care Visit Team form or contact Sue Nicholls (suen@bcoc.com.au) to find out more.
Welcoming and loving community
One of our values at BCOC, is to be a welcoming and loving community – to sustain the culture of warmly welcoming visitors and our church family.
Due to our growing numbers, it is easy for people to slip in and out of services, missing genuine connections. We have a fantastic Welcome Team, but the task of connecting broadly is too great for them alone; it requires everyone who considers Berwick as their church home to take an active role.
Can you join us in being intentional about meeting and greeting others each Sunday?
Please help us be a welcoming and loving church community.
Bring Christmas to Life for Local Families in Crisis | Donate
As Christmas approaches, many of us look forward to laughter around the table, the joy of giving, and the warmth of being together.
But for some families in our local community, this season can be one of deep stress and uncertainty, wondering if there will be food on the table at all.
Bringing Christmas to Life is our way of changing that story.
We provide Christmas Food Hampers for families connected through the Food Pantry, who are doing it tough and struggling to make ends meet. This includes single parents, grandparents caring for children, and individuals facing unexpected hardship.
A simple hamper may seem small, but to someone in crisis, it means the world. It’s an expression of God’s love; and an action of unexpected kindness that brings hope.
This year, the need is greater than ever. Your generosity can help us fill each hamper with practical essentials and festive treats that bring smiles and relief to Food Pantry clients when it’s needed most.
Together, we can make sure every family we reach experiences the true heart of Christmas: love, kindness, and hope.
Thank you for helping us share the joy of Christmas with those who need it most and be His presence in every place.
Donations can be made:
- The Desk (Sundays 8:30am–1:00pm), Cash or EFTPOS
- Reception (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm), Cash or EFTPOS
Sunday Service | 9:00am & 11:00am
On Sunday 30 November, we launch our Christmas sermon series “The Inn-vitation.”
This season, we explore the Incarnation as God’s great invitation—to receive His presence, join His mission, and make space for others. Pastor Braam opens the series with “No Room, Yet Room Was Made,” a message from Luke 2 and John 1 reminding us that when the world had no space for Jesus, God made space in Himself for us.
Come be inspired, challenged, and positioned to live as “living invitations,” hosting God’s presence and extending His welcome this Christmas.
Join us for the launch—and get ready as we move toward our annual Christmas Carols on 7 December!
Kids Church | Sunday 30th November 2025 | 9:00am & 11:00am
This week at Kids Church…
2 to 4-year-olds | David Praises God | 2 Samuel 6:12-15
5 to 12-year-olds | Nehemiah | Nehemiah 1–4; 6:1-15
Prayer & Fellowship Walk | Tuesday 2nd December | 6:30am
The Tuesday morning Prayer and Fellowship Walk is around the church property and is a powerful time of seeking the Lord together in prayer.
We pray for our church, community and nation. So come and join us at 6:30 am in the Berwick Church of Christ Car Park.
This is a wonderful way to start the day and you are most welcome to join us. If you haven’t joined us before please message 0419 277 500 by 8.00pm on Monday evening so we can keep you updated of any changes to the plans.
Christmas Carol Services | Sunday 7th December | 9am & 11am
This Christmas, you’re invited to discover the greatest invitation God gives us. “The Inn-vitation” is a reflective and hope-filled carols service that tells the story of God’s love, from creation to the manger, and into our lives today.
Through Scripture, song, and story, we’ll remember that Jesus didn’t just come to a stable long ago, He is alive and living in and among us. He is still inviting us to make room for Him now. Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate the good news of Emmanuel, God with us.
- 📌 Berwick Church of Christ
- 📍 446 Centre Road, Berwick, Vic, 3806
- 📅 Sunday 7th December 2025
- 🕘 9:00am & 11:00am services
- 💬 Invite family and friends!
Kids Church End of Year Activities | Sunday 7th December 2025 - Sunday 25th January 2026
Sunday 7th Dec | BCOC Christmas Carols
We expect many visitors for the Christmas Carol services. To ensure there is space for your child in Kids Church, please sign-in your child early, as it will be necessary to cap numbers in some rooms.
Sunday 14th Dec | End of Year Kids Church Celebration Day
This is the last week of Kids Church for 2025, and our focus will be on thanking God for the amazing year we have had.
This is a great outreach opportunity for your kids to invite their friends.
We have an Ice Cream Van coming for a special treat, and every child will be given a small gift bag. 🙂
Sunday 14th Dec | Grade 6 Graduations
Grade 6 Graduations will be held in Room 1 at 9:15am and 11:15am, respectively. Grade 6 parents, please check your emails for details.
Sunday 25th January 2026 | Kids Church returns
Kids Church returns with a Summer Fun Day – another great outreach opportunity for family and friends.
Family Camping Weekend or Day Out | 20 February 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 22 February 2026 @ 12:00 pm
It’s on again! Calling all camping families – kids of any age are welcome!
We invite you to join us from Friday February 20th to Sunday February 22nd 2026, for the Family Camping Weekend at Warburton. Our main priority is to strengthen the bonds between your family and others.
We’ll enjoy being surrounded by stunning nature and a sense of freedom as we watch children play, enjoy the fantastic free water park and paddle in the Yarra River. The nearby town has plenty of cafes and a Redwood Forest with walking and cycling trails; a great place for fun photos.
At night, get ready for cosy campfires, where we’ll swap stories, roast marshmallows, and enjoy fellowship (please note that campfires and the water park are not available if a Total Fire Ban is declared)
We are staying at the Warburton Holiday Park. Camping is always loads of fun, and even better in a group, but you are welcome to book a cabin if you prefer.
Engage your adventurous spirit, pack a sense of humour, and book a site or cabin for this fantastic weekend. Come and embrace the great outdoors with us! We do advise booking soon if possible as cabins and good sites go quickly!
If the whole weekend isn’t an option for you, you are very welcome to bring food etc and join us on Saturday (provided it is not Total Fire Ban), just let one of the organisers know to expect you, and use the ‘Book Now’ button so we have your details and can keep you updated.
When and where is this all happening?
CAMPING Option:
- Date: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2026
- Time: Arrive from 2.00 pm Friday, leave by 12.00 pm Sunday, or time of your choosing on Saturday
- Address: Warburton Holiday Park, 30 Woods Point Rd, Warburton, VIC, 3799
DAY Option:
- Date: 21st February
- Time: From 9:00am to 9:00pm or whatever time suits your family
Here’s what to do next!
- Choose your site from the “L”, “F” and “C” sites. You can see where others are camped here, so please add your family to this list after booking.
- Call and book a campsite 5966 2277 or visit the Warburton Holiday Park website to book. A powered site costs $59 per night for two people, plus extra for children (book for Friday and Saturday nights unless you want to stay longer than the rest of us). You can also book a cabin or lodge if that suits you better. Advise the caravan park office or note in the comments section that you are with Berwick Church of Christ. Note that a laptop is easier than a phone when navigating the online booking system.
- Importantly, we need to know that you are coming so we can send communication updates. After booking with Warburton Holiday Park and obtaining a site or cabin number, please REGISTER HERE.
- If you plan to come for the day, please also REGISTER so we can update you and look out for you. We will add campers and day visitors to the WhatsApp chat group for easy communication before and during the weekend.
Shout out if you have any questions
Sue 0403 822 324 or sue@bcoc.com.au
Mikayla 0431 317 332
James 0449 662 512
Amie 0448 762 314
Sarah 0490 016 122
We look forward to seeing you in Warburton whether for the weekend or the day!
Have a safety concern?
We are serious about keeping our faith community safe. We encourage all staff, volunteers, partners and congregation to report any concerns they have about safety and wellbeing. We are committed to handling all concerns seriously, legally and in a child-focused way (if concerning children).
If you have any concerns about safety at the Church, we strongly encourage you to share your concern with one of our Pastors or the Safety Contact Person, Karen Fletcher and fill in our Reporting Concerns Form.
Thank you for being His Presence in Every Place!
BRAAM BOTHA
Senior Pastor
