““And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” (Mark 14:26)
Ahoy Church,
This Sunday we gather from 3pm at the Caloundra CCSA Hall. The hall is located at 1 Nutley St, Caloundra near The Events Centre. Plenty of parking is available onsite! We’ll aim to start with communion from 330pm.
Because there is less space outside than the farm and park, we will start at 3 pm with a simple afternoon tea (bring something to share) and kick into worship around 330-ish - a bit earlier than normal.
As per our SMS today, you can find this months playlist at www.openroad.church/worship! Listen, learn and prepare your heart to sing together…just like Jesus might have if he was with us.
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I’ve recently investigated a lecture series exploring what the first Christians did when they gathered for “church”. One of the key questions is, “How and where did they worship?”. Some of the answers to this question have surprised me, and I hope to share some of what I’m learning soon.
However, after reading the gospel of John this morning and considering how Jesus modelled ‘worship’ to us, I couldn’t recall if there were any examples of Jesus singing songs with his disciples. I was slightly humbled to be reminded that, yes, he certainly did sing with those closest to him after sharing in his final [Passover] meal.
It was a great reminder that as we gather each month to swap stories, pray and share food, the Lords’ Supper and sing together we are very simply following Jesus example. Gathering is one of the most simple and significant models of faith given to us by Jesus and all those who loved him since his resurrection.
Cheers + see you Sunday!
Dan
Coming Up
September
Sun 29 Sep Worship + Communion - CCSA Hall
October
Sun 6 Oct 3pm Moffat Gathering
Sun 13 Oct 3pm Moffat Gathering Sun 20 Oct 3pm Moffat Gathering Sun 27 Oct 3pm Moffat Gathering
Our Mission
To help people find and follow Jesus.
Our Rhythms
Get to Know Jesus: how are you getting to know Jesus this week?
Invite people into your life: who can you intentionally open up your life to?
Gather and get involved: who can you connect, listen, share or pray with this weekend?
Our Giving
We are slowly being led to needs for our giving kitty! Please take time to ask God if there is someone in need around you whom God wants you/us to help!
Last month's giving: $10,330
Last month's expenses: $6,484
Balance: $70,979
Giving Kitty: $5,000
Giving out: $5,786
"Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." - Proverbs 19:17
If you would like to support what we are doing and our giving to those in need, you can get started giving to Open Road to meet the needs of our church or get in touch with any questions you may have.
All Prayer Needs!
We are still encouraging each other to start sharing your prayer needs with the church. It’s a practice all Christians have sought to cultivate and one that every single individual and family really needs!
So, please share any needs in your life on the link below so we can pray for and followup with you as time goes by: https://forms.gle/PbQAVjjMLuD4ASmWA
Find more prayer resources and the above prayer link at https://www.openroad.church/prayer/
Support Jet's Recovery
Many of you know about the recent fatal car crash in which two young men many within our church know well. Sadly, Broc passed at the scene. Jet, his mate, sustained some permanent injuries and is currently navigating his new ‘normal’. Many have supported Broc’s GoFundMe. Anyone who wants to support Jet in is recovery can give at the link below.
Good or God
Got a "good story" or a "God story"? Bring it with you on Sunday and share it with others, even with the whole group, if it's brief and encouraging!
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