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Philippians Series (+ daily readings) – 7th Aug
Posted on July 28th, 2011
Hey CoastEC,
The next book of the bible we’ll be tackling together is Philippians, and I can’t wait because it’s jam packed with lots of awesome goodness! We’ll be learning about prayer, gospel partnerships, knowing Jesus better, growing in godliness, and standing firm during hardships. The first sermon in the series will be preached on 7th August.
Here is a link to some daily bible readings with some questions to get you thinking. This will help you graze like a fat & happy cow all throughout the week. It will also be good prep for your home group.
I hope some of these great verses tempt you to go and read the whole thing for yourself!
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (4:6-7)
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (3:13-14)
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (1:21)
“Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (2:12)
“Whatever happens, conduct yoursleves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (1:27)
I love you guys, and I’m stoked God has put us together in the same church. Let’s give ourselves to knowing our great God more and more, and serving Him faithfully where He’s got us.
Blessings,
Chris
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:3-6)
How can I believe in God with all the suffering?
Posted on July 18th, 2011
There is a crazy amount of suffering going on in the world right now.
There are millions of people facing massive struggles. And you’re either one of them or you love someone who is. And it makes believing in God hard.
Some people put it this way:
“If God is meant to be loving and all-powerful, why doesn’t he do something about all the suffering in the world? If He is loving – then why doesn’t he stop it? Is it because He’s not powerful enough? Or if He is powerful enough – is it because He’s not loving that He let’s it go on? He can’t possibly be both loving AND powerful and do nothing about it. So He either doesn’t exist, or He’s too weak to be of any use to me, or He’s too unkind for me to respect and worship. ”
How would you respond to that?
We will be tackling that question at Coast Evangelical Church this week.
All Welcome. Bring a friend.
We kick off at 5pm on Sunday @ Forster Public School Hall.
Here the talk here
The Gospel According to Beer (Fri 22nd July)
Posted on July 17th, 2011
“Through the power of dance Kevin did become a brewery worker”
Aussie beer commercials are pretty funny. They capture something of the Aussie larrikan spirit, and they remind us to not take ourselves too seriously. But they also touch on deeper issues. They wet our appetite for something real and satisfying; and promise to quench a deeper thirst in us.
So what is the Gospel According to Beer?
Come & join us for bbq, a few drinks, a bit of telly and a short spiel about the spirituality of beer.
Friday 22nd July, 6:30pm
Free bbq & nibbles.
BYO fancy beers
Location: Tim Chilton’s (3/142-148 Little St, Forster)
Questions: call Chris on 0434 199 553
Holiday Hang Out 2011
Posted on July 10th, 2011
That’s right Holiday Hang Out is back these July School Holidays!
For kids in year’s 3 – 6
11 – 13 July
9am – 12:30pm
@ Forster Squash Centre (16 Cross St, Forster)
Each day there will be…
- Creative stories about God
- Fun games
- Activities and Craft
- Plus FREE morning tea and BBQ lunch!!!
Feel free to register when you arrive (remember this program is FREE!) or if you’d like more info contact Alicia Barnes on 0422 880 711.
We’d love to see you there!!
Check out the video below and see what we got up to at Holiday Hang Out 2010!
Holiday Hang Out 2010 – Highlights from St Matts Youth on Vimeo.
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE THIS SUNDAY!! (10TH JULY)
Posted on July 9th, 2011
Hi people, please note that on Sunday 10th July CoastEC will be meeting at Tuncurry Memorial Hall at 5pm and NOT at our usual venue at the school. It’s just over the bridge in Tuncurry on the left (Point Rd). Bring ya mates. Map below.
Women’s Coffee and Dessert Night (26th July)
Posted on July 2nd, 2011
Looking for an All-Satisfying Love? You can’t miss this coffee and dessert night.
Come and join with other women for a great night, and hear Sharon Ekins share about the love she has found which is available to all.
BBQ Hang Out – Sunday 5th June, 12noon
Posted on May 29th, 2011
Hey people, come and join us for a social BYO BBQ down at Memorial Park, Tuncurry (just over the bridge on the left).
All welcome. Bring ya mates. See ya there.
Kick off at noon.
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