"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."
Matthew 7:3-5
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❗ CHURCH CLOSED ❗
Face-to-face services cancelled this week - Join Chatswood Church virtually via Zoom Web Meeting from 9:15am for Adult Bible Study followed by a 10am Church Service
Based on the restrictions introduced in the Sydney Metropolitan Area and the NSW Government Department of Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert, the Church Board has decided meeting face-to-face at Chatswood Church is not advisable.
We will be gathering together via a web meeting platform called Zoom.
Virtual Church Schedule
9:15am Adult Bible Study
10am Church Service
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Join Chatswood Church via Zoom @ 9:15am
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2 Chronicles 7:14
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
This coming week, please lift up the Morris Family - Dean, Jodi, Grace and Sophia before the throne of grace. As well as general prayers, ask the Lord if there are any particular requests we could be making on their behalf.
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This Sabbath
Adult Bible Study: 9:15am
Virtual Service: 10:00am
Program Coordinator: TBC
Speaker: Pr Glenn Townend
Offering: Local Budget via eGiving
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Next Week
Adult Bible Study: 9:15am
Virtual Service: 10:00am
Program Coordinator: Michael Johns
Speaker: TBC
Offering: Local Budget via eGiving
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Stay Connected
Stay connected with your church community! Ask for prayer, spread joy, give thanks to God, ask questions about the bible. Make sure to join these Telegram groups if you haven't already...
Chats Chaps
Chics Chat
All of Chatswood
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This Week's Lessons
Keep up with each week's lessons by following these links. Each week you'll learn a bit more about God and humanity. Just choose the sabbath school that you are in...
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In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we’ll explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.
Did you know that The Bible Project has a podcast?
The BibleProject podcast consists of deeper theological conversations between our founders, Tim and Jon, inviting you to explore the biblical theology behind each animated video and series we create. Listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts.
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Chatswood Pathfinders
31 July @ 4:30pm - PJ Movie Party (more info below) via church zoom details (see above)
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Chatswood Adventurers
31 July @ 4:30pm - PJ Movie Party (more info below) via church zoom details (see above)
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Calling all adventurers (and pathfinders can sneak in too ;))
You are invited to a fun afternoon Pyjama Watch Party!
When: This Sabbath, 31 July
Time: 4.30pm
What: Watching Liken the Bible Jonah movie
Wear your favourite PJs, bring a fuzzy bear, blanket, popcorn/snacks and a smile
Where: church zoom link
See you there!
Need something to do during lockdown?
Pathfinders - Check out these cool online honours that Pastor Phil put together last year. You can find the videos on Facebook or Youtube and the worksheets here.
The British Union has also put together a number of online honours you can do, and you can order the patches directly from them - visit their website and Facebook page (scroll down the page to find more).
Adventurers - you can also find some award videos here and the worksheets here. The British Union has also put together a number of online awards you can do, and you can order the patches directly from them - visit their website and Facebook page (scroll down the page to find more).
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Everyone Deserves a Bible
Gideon's International is an organisation working to spread God's word throughout all the earth. They deliver the bible to prisons, hospitals and schools all over the world, from Mexico to India. Find out more here.
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COVID-19 Support: We're all in this together!
As we enter the new stage of lockdown restrictions, we would like to reach out and check on our church family. How is everyone doing?
Under the latest restrictions, there may be some families with no one working/getting a paycheck at the moment. If one of our families or someone you know runs out of food or necessities or times are just tough, please PM me or anyone in church leadership and we will offer support. If you need someone to talk to and pray with, we’re here.
What’s understood never has to be explained... We're here as a church family to love and support each other in tough times. No one has to get through it alone. And we have His promise to be with us always, even to the end of the world. (Matthew 28: 20).
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Auditions for The Sydney Advent Orchestra in Chatswood
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BREATHE Conference 2021 is live ONLINE!!!
Guest speaker - Pr Adrienne Townsend Benton.
WHEN: Sabbath 31st July 2021
WHAT: 2 Sessions.
Viewing platforms - FB live and Youtube (links to be supplied)
Diarise! Plan! Prepare! Spread the word! It's going to be a special day.
We will be bringing you all the updates and latest developments as they happen. Stay tuned.
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Sign up for Chatswood's Fellowship Time
Chatswood Church’s Fellowship Time is a time where one-to-one virtual connections can take place to support each other and our families, outside of our weekly eChurch gathering.
The program stopped last year when COVID restrictions eased, and now we are considering starting it again should the church family be interested.
How does it work?
You will be paired with someone from the Chatswood SDA church family.
All you have to do is coordinate a time to give that person a call. You can ask them about their week, talk about what’s going on in their lives and pray together.
Pairs are re-shuffled automatically each fortnight.
Chatswood Church plans to coordinate this activity while eChurch and social distancing measures are in place.
If you are interested in opting in to the program, please fill out the form on this web page to opt-in to the program. If you were part of the program last year, we ask you to opt-in again so we know you remain interested in participating.
Please note we will assess if we have enough people before we get started, and will update the Church family once we’re ready to begin. |
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30 Jul 2020 – 31 Jul 2021
Online
A special time of worship and connection with other Adventists in the South Pacific Division. Look forward to Australian stories, including a segment featuring kids from Wahroonga Adventist School, and an interview with Indigenous Adventist Jimmy Dunn! For details and to share this event, click the button below.
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We are grateful to God for leading us through this year and for keeping us safe. Let’s continue to pray for our world, and shine his love wherever we go.
🥳Birthdays for July!🥳
Georgenie Picton - 2nd
Gil Chimbetete - 5th
Levi Lorentz - 10th
Melody Bell - 14th
Ana Pennington - 15th
Maxine Duan-Subo - 18th
Marcio - 21st
Elliott Bell - 22nd
Joe Borg - 23rd
Amelia Duan - 25th
Stephanie Moule - 31st
Chúc mừng sinh nhật - Vietnamese (Translation: 'Happy Birthday')
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Special prayers for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guide us in the path of discipleship, so that, as you have blessed us, we may be a blessing to others, bringing the promise of the kingdom near, by our words and deeds.
- Pray for great wisdom for our leaders, that will have wisdom and be able to take actions that slow the spread of the virus, and that any outbreaks of infection will be quickly brought under control and researchers will be able to identify and track cases to isolate the source(s). Pray that their communication will be clear and effective.
- Give thanks that Lourich’s Mum, Elaine and his stepdad Thinus in South Africa, have made good progress in their treatment after contracting Covid 19.
- Pray also for all residents throughout the greater Sydney area and the regional areas, that we will all behave responsibly as we observe Health Regulations.
- Pray for modifications that have been made to vaccination protocols that they will give priority to protecting the most vulnerable in our community and achieve the goal of ultimately providing maximum protection to all Australians. Pray that the logistics of the delivery of vaccines throughout Australia will run smoothly and the accompanying advertising program will be successful.
- Pray that the range of views about opening Australia’s borders will lead to the right decisions being made about the timing of these changes.
- Give thanks for those governments worldwide who are putting aside funds to assist poorer countries to have their own vaccination programs and pray that they will have great wisdom as they embark on the program that there will not be a “rich/poor divide” and there will be sufficient funds for all people needing vaccinations to receive them.
- Pray that we will be sensitive to the needs of others in our community who are suffering additional stresses as a result of measures that have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus. Ask also that God will give us ways we can show His love to those around us.
General prayer points for this week
God, thank you for showing us what love is by sending us your perfect Son to earth to save us. Without Your love, we have nothing of value to share and we gain nothing, so please help us to love others as You do. Purify our hearts and our intentions, and let everything we do in life stem from a desire to glorify You. In Jesus name, Amen
- Pray for all those in our Church family, especially those facing stresses of various kinds that we might know that you are the God who cares and we might be able to support each other in prayer.
- Pray for Paul Stewart that his treatment will bring about improvement in his health. Comfort him and grant him patience as he receives this care
- Pray for Amy and Gil now they are out of isolation and settle into life in Perth and seek Your leading re-schooling and work that all the necessary arrangements will proceed smoothly
- Pray for Willem’s mum as she continues her treatment that it will achieve all that is intended. Be with the whole family as they interact remotely with each other in supporting Brenda.
- Pray too, for Simone’s mum and dad, for speedy and complete recovery after their recent surgery, and as they follow plans for their future home as they each recover from health setbacks. Pray, too, for Willem, Simone, Amelie and Madeleine as they “minister to them at a distance”.
- Pray for Brenda whose Uncle Andre in South Africa died recently- that you will comfort her, Lourich and their family in their loss.
- Pray for other Church families who are looking for new accommodation that they will be guided by you as they search
Holy, holy, holy God, fill us with strength and courage, with discernment and compassion, that we may be your instruments of justice and love in this world, that it may be on earth as it is in heaven.
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Reporting Abuse via AdSAFE
If you are concerned about any form of abuse or have experienced abuse yourself, we care for you and want to support you. Here are some ways you can approach the matter:
Submit a Complaint // Report an Incident // Report a Person of Interest
Note: These forms are also for general incident contact for all AdSAFE matters. The completed forms will be redirected to the appropriate department to provide the best support and advice.
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Our Vision
The Church You Belong To!
Our Mission
Sharing: We live to share the gospel. Mark 16.15
Connecting: We live to connect with each other. 1 Corinthians 12.12-31
Growing: We live to grow into the likeness of Christ. John 15.1-17, Matthew 6.5-15
Serving: We live to serve others by meeting their needs. Matthew 20.26-28
Worshipping: We live to worship God because of His extravagant love. John 3.16, Revelation 4.11; 5.12-14
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Contact & Feedback
Want to make an announcement in this eBulletin? Email Caleb or fill out this form
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Want to be part of our weekly prayer family program? Email Caleb or fill out this form
Want to join a HomeGroup? Email Pr Boriss
Want to be baptised? Email Pr Boriss
Have a membership enquiry? Email Michelle
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