September 27, 2009
Partnership Opportunity
Several Baptist churches in New South Wales are considering the opportunity of a 4 day evangelistic crusade and Kids Bible Club during the July School holidays in 2010. Teams from the Southern Baptist Convention in the USA will come out from several churches there and conduct morning Kids Club VBS’s (Vacation Bible Schools) and Evening Meetings July 10th – July 14th consisting of a Saturday night fellowship, Sunday services and then Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for the VBS and Evenings for evangelistic services.
The US team would then go sight seeing on Thursday, and then return to the USA on Friday July 16th.
Participating Pastors and churches would be responsible for all of their team’s travel and accommodation whilst in Australia.
If you would like to be involved please contact Rev. Steven Grose quickly.
August 2, 2009
Eternal Impact Crusades
Please pray for
Dr. Sidney Nichols Director Of Missions Calhoun Baptist Association at
August 23-26 Forbes Baptist Church
August 27-30 Parkes Baptist Church
Dr. Harold Fanning of Autumnwood Baptist Church and music minister David Hopkins at
August 23-26 Molong Baptist Church
August 27-30 Cowra Baptist Church
Dr. Mike Stephens Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and Music Minister Barry Cook at
August 23-30 Gloucester Baptist Church
Dr. Jerry Tyre Orr Street Baptist Church Alexander City at
August 23-26 Ballina Baptists
August 27-30 Tweed Coast Baptist Church
Steve Poteat of Lake Martin Baptist Church at
August 23-26 Scone Baptist Church
August 27-30 N. Cessnock Baptist Church, Kurri Kurri Congregational church
Dr. Barry Cosper and Music minister Bob Smith at
Sunday 23rd Heathcote Engadine Baptist church
August 24-26, 29, 30 Tanilba Bay Baptist Church
Friday August 28th Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle
Sunday 30th Villawood Baptist Church,
Monday 31st August Heathcote Engadine Baptist Church
Mike Sanders
August 23-26 Jannali Congregational Church
August 27-30 Kogarah Bay Congregational Church
Saturday night at Villawood Baptist Church
Join us at
The Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle 7:00 pm
Thursday 27th August Steve Poteat:
Friday 28th Dr. Barry Cosper
Saturday Night 29th Steve Poteat:
Sunday Night 30th Steve Poteat:
July 15, 2009
ETERNAL IMPACT 3. Character Traits of the Kingdom-Centred Church
Does character matter in the world today? What evidence do you see that character does or does not matter? Today we will look at the early church’s character and those character traits that God desires churches to have today.
1. Read Acts 2:41-42 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
God’s power and the people’s prayers are linked together throughout the book of Acts.
Read Acts 6:1-6. What were the reasons for enlisting deacons?
Apparently the apostles were both praying and leading the church in prayer. Do your leaders spend more time in ministry or in preaching and in prayer?
How would you describe your church’s prayer life? How would you describe the way God is working in your church right now?
2. Read Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
What were the characteristics of the early church? What characteristics does your church have? Thank God for all the gifts He has given your church. Pray for His help in overcoming any undesirable characteristics.
3. Read Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
This verse links intensive study with those who are called Christians. What are the strong points of your church’s Bible and doctrine teaching ministry? How could it improve? How can your church get more people involved in studying God’s Word and learning sound doctrine?
4. Read Acts 2:46-47. Worship wasn’t a one-hour, once-a-week event for people in the early church. It was a part of who they were, of what they did each day. How important is worship in your life? in the life of your church? What can your church do to teach people the importance of worship? What can you do to ensure that people connect with God when they come to your worship services?
5. Read Acts 4:1-22. What were the circumstances for Peter’s preaching?
In the early church the spread of the Gospel was accompanied by opposition, imprisonment, persecution, and even death. Have you ever suffered because you told others about Jesus? What keeps more people from telling others the good news? Whom will you tell this week?
June 8, 2009
Steve’s SBC Itinerary
May 31 Bama Park Mission, Lake Martin Baptist Church
June 1 and 2 1st Baptist Church Covington La
June 3 1st Baptist Church Alexander City, 6th Street Baptist Church
June 4 Hueytown Baptist Church
June 5 interview Alabama Baptist
June 6 New Salem Baptist Church
June 7 1st Baptist Church Dadeville, Wayside Baptist Church
June 8th Pastors Association Meeting, Beulah Baptist Church
June 9th Pastors Luncheon 1st Baptist Church Alexander City
June 10th TV Station Interview, Orr Street baptist Church
June 11
June 12
June 13 Zion Hill VBS, Old Providence VBS
June 14 New Beginning Baptist Church, Hillabee Baptist Church
June 15
June 16
June 17 Lake Martin VBS
June 18
June 19
June 20
June 21 Bama Park Mission
June 22-24 Southern Baptist Convention
June 8, 2009
Steve’s SBC Itinerary
May 31 Bama Park Mission, Lake Martin Baptist Church
June 1 and 2 1st Baptist Church Covington La
June 3 1st Baptist Church Alexander City, 6th Street Baptist Church
June 4 Hueytown Baptist Church
June 5 interview Alabama Baptist
June 6 New Salem Baptist Church
June 7 1st Baptist Church Dadeville, Wayside Baptist Church
June 8th Pastors Association Meeting, Beulah Baptist Church
June 9th Pastors Luncheon 1st Baptist Church Alexander City
June 10th TV Station Interview, Orr Street baptist Church
June 11
June 12
June 13 Zion Hill VBS, Old Providence VBS
June 14 New Beginning Baptist Church, Hillabee Baptist Church
June 15
June 16
June 17 Lake Martin VBS
June 18
June 19
June 20
June 21 Bama Park Mission
June 22-24 Southern Baptist Convention
