Rethinking wealth
Friday 12th August 2022
You can stroll down the aisles of a bookstore, surf through the book section on Amazon.com, or scroll through Booktopia and you will discover many so-called wealth-gurus on their top seller lists sharing their ideas on creating wealth. It is a topic that is relevant to every human being. As Christ followers, we see ourselves as sons and daughters of God who live in the rich inheritance through God’s grace. We act as stewards of His wealth when we serve His purposes with what is entrusted to us. That is probably the most important distinction between a servant of Christ and a servant of self when it comes to earthly wealth:
'But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. '
Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV
The mindset from which we approach this stewardship needs the underlying conviction that God is good and He loves us more than we can ever comprehend. His love for us is the motive of His empowerment in our lives.
'Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love '
Ephesians 1:3-4 NIV
In the coming weeks, we will look at how we can steward best the gifts of time, treasure (material wealth), and talent. Living in God’s promised land for our lives is very empowering and comes with a great deal of responsibility. As we work through these three areas of stewardship it is my prayer that you will see your life develop as a means by which His presence can fill every place!
Men's Event | Highlights
What a night! 140 men came to hear Essendon Football Club's chaplain Mark Purser share a fantastic message on Resilience. 200 sausages and 140 meat patties were consumed over a roaring fire with plenty of fellowship and we worshipped with Joseph Biro who took our hearts on a journey with God.
Food Pantry | Pick up at your next shop
Can you give someone a hand up, not a hand out, but a hand up this season? Due to the latest global economic conditions that are affecting our local community, the number of families that seek assistance from the Food Pantry has increased. You can Be HIs presence in Every Place and Serve the City by buying some or one of these items at your next grocery shop and donating them to the Food Pantry at the church.
- Toilet paper
- Long life milk
- Spreads
- Sweet biscuits
- Savoury biscuits
- Tinned vegetables
- Tinned fruit
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Thank you for giving someone a hand up in this season.
Operation Christmas Child | Bring joy and Jesus to the life of a child this Christmas
Would you like to bring joy to young people? Would you like to bring the gospel of Jesus to children? Would you like to transform the life of a child in a third world country? You have the opportunity to do this by taking part in Operation Christmas Child. And you can do it in 6 easy steps!
- Go to the Next Steps Desk and purchase a box for 50 cents
- Fill the box with the gifts
- Label your box
- Bring the box back by 25th September 2022
- Make a $10 donation for shipping and gospel materials
- Pray for the child who will receive your box
Bring joy and Jesus to the life of a child this Christmas by taking part in Operation Christmas Child.
Find out more by going to the Next Steps Desk before and after the Sunday worship service.
Fuse Youth | Friday 12th August
This week at FUSE Youth get ready for FUSE REWIND! Come in your best senior citizens outfit (or an outfit inspired by your grandparents) for a super fun night of games and senior citizen activities!
Key details:
- 7-9.30pm
- $5
- @BCOC
Kids Church | Sunday 14th August
Join us in person or online 10am this Sunday at Kids Church…
PREP – GRADE 6 | God made us to care for others
Created to care | Genesis 1-2
WONDERKIDS & LITTLE SPARKS | I am wonderfully made
God’s creation | Psalm 139:14; Genesis 1:26
Sunday Service | Promised Land – Wealth 1
Your flight Air BCOC is departing 10am Sunday 14th August. Check-In 9.45am at Gate 1 & 2 at Berwick Church of Christ. Our flight crew will be ready to greet you with your boarding pass and check-in will be at 9.45am through Gates 1 & 2. We will stop at WEALTH as our captains take us on a journey to the PROMISED LAND.
If you can’t make it Sunday in person, join us online and watch live stream via YouTube or Facebook at 10am.
Wayne Zschech | Sunday 14th August
Wayne is the Field leader for Operation Mobilisation in Ukraine. He has a vision for Community Transformation and his passion is to see Christian enterprises established to become catalysts of change in their communities.
Wayne first moved to Ukraine in April 1993, just a week before his 18th birthday. His plan was to give God a year of his life before returning home to become a fighter pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force. God, however, had a better idea! Now more than 29 years later, Wayne is still there!
Join us to hear Wayne's story, and how to help Churches be the hands and feet of Jesus. For more details, click here.
Details:
- Time: 5.30pm
- Room: Auditorium
Boys Brigade | Monday 15th August
Be part of the action Monday night. For over 20 years the Boys Brigade has advanced Christ’s Kingdom among boys.
ANCHORS | Grades 1 & 2: 6pm – 7.15pm
JUNIORS | Grades 3 – 6: 7pm – 8.30pm
SENIORS | Grades 7 to 18 years old: 7pm – 9.30pm
Seniors Ministry | Wednesday 24th August
Our Seniors Ministry will talk about all things GOLD! We will also learn about the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi – cups transformed by gold.
Details:
- Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm
- Room: Connect Lounge
- Bring: please bring a plate for everyone to share
Baptism Celebration | Sunday 28th August
Baptism is the complete immersion into water of those who have confessed their faith in Jesus Christ as God’s Son and their Saviour.
However, it is more than just immersion in water. It has a number of significant meanings.
Complete the expression of interest form if you would like to be contacted about being Baptised.
Kids Encounter Day | Saturday 24th September
Grades 2-6 don’t miss out!
BCOC’s Kids Encounter Day is a unique opportunity for Grade 2 – 6 kids to learn more about their loving heavenly Father, the importance of forgiveness, how to hear God’s voice, and much more. Engaging teaching material will be applied in aged-based small groups to facilitate personal encounter times. And of course, there will be lots of yummy food, great games and heaps of fun!
Details:
- Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm
- Address: 446 Centre Road, Berwick
- Cost:
Early bird until Saturday 3rd September – $25
From Sunday 4th September – $35
Registrations close Sunday 18th September
Thank you for being His Presence in Every Place!
BRAAM BOTHA
Senior Pastor
