Sydenham Baptist Church Equipping people to be committed followers of Jesus Christ.
REV. PAUL MANNING pmanning@sydenhambaptist.com.au PASTOR PAULINA MALDONADO pmaldonado@sydenhambaptist.com.au PASTOR JOANNE DEALY jdealy@sydenhambaptist.com.au PASTOR SCOTT JAMES sjames@sydenhambaptist.com.au CHRISTINE ELDAIEF GARY BONELLO GARY FIELDING PAUL MANNING CHAIRPERSON CHURCH SECRETARY TREASURER SENIOR PASTOR 350 Calder Park Drive, Sydenham 3037 Phone 9449 2425 theoffice@sydenhambaptist.com.au www.sydenhambaptist.com.au DAVID BOBOS STEVE STAUNTON COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER Account Name: Sydenham Baptist Church BSB: 013441 Account No. 301816249
Ministry Leader Pastor Scott ADVENTURERS (4 - Gr 1) EXPLORERS (Gr2 - Gr3) PIONEERS (Gr 4, 5 & 6) "Mum & Dad, I'd like to go and play, but it can get a little crowded so you might be asked to stay." Mum or Dad, if you d like to join our team, we love to have your help. Please see Scott or Susan following the service. Every Sunday after both services. You are invited for cuppa and fellowship after the service. 8:30AM SUNDAYS DURING JAN 7:30AM from FEB prior to the service in the Auditorium Everyone welcome!! PRAYER REQUESTS: place prayer request cards in the box @ the Info Desk, or text your request to Carol Graham on 0402 096 819. Requests will be sent out to our prayer team.
LONG SERVICE LEAVE-PASTOR PAUL Pastor Paul, Senior Pastor, is on Long Service Leave. He will be returning to ministry on 1 st March 2017. Pastoral Team - During this time Pastor Joanne Dealy will be Lead Pastor for the Pastoral Team. She will also participate in the Church Council as a non-voting member during Paul s absence. During this time Jo can help you with any pastoral enquires. Preaching Program Working with the Preaching Team Paul has arranged the preaching program for January and February. The Preaching Team including guest preacher Rev. Chris Barnden will do the Summer Series during January. Jo and Scott will begin the first series for 2017 preaching during February. Paul will re-commence preaching on Sunday, 11 th March 2017. Mission and Ministry - As you can see while Pastor Paul is on leave the mission and ministry of SBC continues. Don t miss out on being renewed and refreshed during the Summer Series in January, or the exciting start to the 2017 ministry year in February. until Sunday, 29th January
Roger Van Landenberg led a devotion based on Matthew 28:18-20 and Psalm 31:24. Craig Wales was our special guest on the night. Craig has taken over the responsibility of OHS, He came along to the council meeting to present to us the Building evacuation procedure and associated building report. There is going to be more details put into the evacuation procedure, like first aid holders that we have in church. A list will be put together and once we have all the details the church will be presented with the final procedure. Craig will also be responsible for keeping the BUV Red Book up to date. Craig and Steve will be working closely together to ensure policies and procedures are up to date. Jo presented her report as lead pastor highlighting the theme for 2017 will be Daring Faith. We will be starting a church wide study titled Daring Faith by Rick Warren on the 12 th Of February. Jo has also been meeting with Scott and Paulina on a weekly basis and also with Christine Eldaief (Chairperson). Gary Fielding delivered his report highlighting that the offering for the month of October was 104%. Steve Staunton continues to work on the leader s code of conduct policy. Roger closed the meeting in prayer. SBC Council would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy and blessed 2017. Thank you for your prayers and support throughout this year. Regards Christine Eldaief
Because of our faith in him we dare to have boldness, courage and confidence in coming to God with freedom and without fear. EPHESIANS 3:12
Sunday Afternoon General Taylors Hill Sunday Lunchtime General Various Sunday Night Young Adults Church Monday Morning Women's At Church Monday Night Young Adults + - 30 Hillside Monday Night Men's Taylors Lakes Tuesday Night General Taylors Hill Wednesday Morning Women's (KYB) Keilor Wednesday Night General Melton Thursday Night Parents (of older kids) Sydenham Thursday Night Ladies Church Thursday Night (Fortnightly) Young Adults Church Friday Night Young Families Hillside Friday Night Youth Church Friday Night General Sunbury
Ministry Leader Pastor Scott ADVENTURERS (4 - Gr 1) Matthew 13:24 EXPLORERS (Gr2 - Gr3) PIONEERS (Gr 4, 5 & 6) K@S What s on?? Summer Program K@S will continue through the holidays, re-commencing after Christmas on Sunday the 15 th of January. (Activity sheets will be provided on Jan 1 st & 8 th in the service) We will gear up for Term 1 with activities, games and movies as we chill out this Summer! Things you need to know. Time 10am Sunday s during January starting Jan 15th Sign in - In the foyer as you enter Church and kids just head on upstairs when you see the signal! Finish - Explorers & Pioneers will head back downstairs when we finish, while the Adventurers will be bought down by the leaders to the foyer for sign out.
CLUB K@S - 2017 Primary Age Grade 2 Grade 6 2017 will kick off on Friday the 3 rd of Feb. More Details to come soon.. If you would like to join our exciting team please see Scott after the service. Start Time and Extra Info. 1 st Friday of each month 5:30pm 7:30pm Church Auditorium Sydenham Baptist Church 350 Calder Park Drive, Sydenham Ministry Leader Scott James
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(Pizza Night) Sunday January 29. 6pm @ church MEN S BREAKFAST SATURDAY 4 th FEB @ 8.00am GUEST SPEAKER: JOHN FRY (CANCER COUNCIL) COST: $5.00 FOR BOOKINGS OR MORE DETAILS SEE ROGER DALE @ THE INFO DESK OR CONTACT: 0409 213 339
RECOMMENCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2017 MORE DETAILS TO COME!! RECOMMENCE ON THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY (running fortnightly) 6.45PM @ CHURCH Contact Chrissie Illevski 0400 612 597 RECOMMENCE ON SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY @ 7PM FOLLOWED BY THE 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
RECOMMENCE TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY Contact: Beth Drayton for details. 9367 2546
Contact: Playgroup Leader GEORGIE BOBOS 0404 073 577 WE NEED MORE LEADERS AND HELPERS FOR 2017 Playgroup toys need to be cleaned and ready for the children to use in Term 1. Can you help by taking a crate of toys home with you after the service? It would be a great help!! Contact: Bill & Beryl Belcher Every week you have the opportunity to help feed a family in your community who is struggling to provide food for themselves. When you do your usual shopping, pick up an extra item or 2, bring the items to our Sunday service. All non perishable food and drink: (Canned food with ring pull ) Pasta and Rice, Nappies Baby food: Formula, jars of Food, Toiletries & Household goods: Toilet paper, Sanitary items, tissues, toothpaste, soap, and washing Detergent.
PHILIPPINES MISSION TRIP 10TH-23RD JANUARY 2017 Thank you for your kind donations. Further donations will be accepted until Jan 2nd If you would like to contribute financially to the mission trip you may do so by handing it to Gary Fielding or by placing an envelope in the offering marked Kids International Ministries. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE TEAM OF 42 AS THEY ARE ON MISSION IN THE PHILIPPINES Thank you for your generous support. We raised $2122.25 at our Community Carols.
JANUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 PRAYER 8:30 AM 2 3 4 5 6 7 CHURCH 10AM 8 PRAYER 8:30 AM 9 10 11 12 13 14 CHURCH 10AM 15 PRAYER 8:30 AM 16 17 18 19 20 21 CHURCH 10AM 22 PRAYER 8:30 AM CHURCH 10AM 29 PRAYER 8:30 AM 23 24 25 26 YOUNG ADULTS SMALL GROUP RECOMMENCES 30 31 27 28 CHURCH 10AM MEN UNITED PIZZA NIGHT 6PM CONNECT Y/ADULTS 7PM FEBRUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3CLUB K@S 5:30PM 4 MEN UNITED BREAKFAST 8AM 6 PRAYER 730 AM CHURCH 9AM & 11AM SERVICE 6 FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY 7 FRIENDSHIP GROUP 8 9 WOMEN2WOMEN FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY 10 YOUTH YOUTH 11 FLOURISH EVENT 2PM CONNECT YOUNG ADULTS 7PM YOUNG ADULTS SMALL GROUP 12 19 PRAYER 730 AM CHURCH 9AM & 11AM SERVICE PRAYER 730 AM CHURCH 9AM & 11AM SERVICE CONNECT YOUNG ADULTS 7PM 27 PRAYER 7:30 AM CHURCH 9AM & 11AM SERVICE 13 20 27 FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY 14 FRIENDSHIP GROUP 21 FRIENDSHIP GROUP 28 FRIENDSHIP GROUP 15 16 22 23 WOMEN2WOMEN FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY WOMEN2WOMEN FLOURISH LADIES BIBLE STUDY YOUNG ADULTS SMALL GROUP 17 18 24 YOUTH YOUTH 25 FOR INTERNET CONTRIBUTION Account Name: Sydenham Baptist Church BSB: 013441 Account No. 301816249