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April Monthly Edition Services: 10am & 6pm First time at one2one? A very special welcome to those visiting one2one for the first time. To help make you welcome, we'd like to offer you a complimentary café style coffee or hot chocolate. Please pick up your voucher from the information desk after the service. (Free tea and coffee is also available at the servery at each of our services.) Our Vision is to be a Biblical, Healthy, Growing Church. Serving the Body of Christ and Advancing the Kingdom of God in Ballarat and Beyond! Look What’s Happening at one2one! Celebrate Messiah Sunday 7 April 10am & 6pm Recommence 40 Day in the Word Sunday 14 April 10am & 6pm Mother’s Day Service Sunday 12 May 10am & 6pm Welcome to one2one If you are visiting with us today, please feel free to stay for a cuppa after the service. Our Services Today 10am and 6pm services Pastor Mark Dainton will be sharing God’s word with us “He Has Risen”

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April Monthly Edition Services: 10am & 6pm

First time at one2one? A very special welcome to those visiting one2one for the first time. To help make you welcome, we'd like to offer you a complimentary café style coffee or hot chocolate. Please pick up your voucher from the information desk after the service. (Free tea and coffee is also available at the servery at each of our services.)

Our Vision is to be a Biblical, Healthy, Growing Church. Serving the Body of Christ and Advancing the Kingdom of God in Ballarat and Beyond!

Look What’s Happening at one2one!

Celebrate Messiah Sunday 7 April 10am & 6pm

Recommence 40 Day in the Word Sunday 14 April 10am & 6pm

Mother’s Day Service Sunday 12 May 10am & 6pm

Welcome to one2one If you are visiting with us today, please feel free to stay for a cuppa after the service. Our Services Today 10am and 6pm services Pastor Mark Dainton will be sharing God’s word with us “He Has Risen”

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Children Crèche will continue during the school holidays except for Easter Sunday. It is available for children aged 0 - 3½ years. (Room off Foyer 2). For the benefit of parents with babies, a parents’ retreat room is situated in the south east corner of the auditorium (heating and cooling is available) and a nappy-change station is located half-way along the main corridor to the office area.

Glo-Group and Livewire Will resume Sunday 21 April. During the school holidays: Kids Activity Packs are available for children to use during the service . Please encourage your children to take part in the singing part of the service, thus saving the activity sheets to be completed while the sermon is on.

Toilets Toilets are located on the left side of the main corridor to the office area. This is accessed through Foyer 2

Senior Pastor Mark Dainton will be on leave from Monday 1 April and will return on Sunday 21 April.

Cleaning We are reviewing our current cleaning arrangements and considering whether to continue with a contractor or to put someone on our own part-time staff to carry out this very important role. If you would be interested in such a position (approx. 4 hours per week), please apply in writing to the Business Manager, Charles Milne, supplying details of your qualifications, experience and availability, together with a copy of your Résumé and contact details for three current referees. It must be stressed that no decision has yet been made whether to contract or hire.

Mowing We are also reviewing our mowing arrangements and considering whether to continue with a contractor, to roster volunteers to do the job, or to put someone on our own part-time staff to carry out this very important role. If you would be willing to be rostered for a maximum of three or four weeks once each year to cut the grass, using a mower supplied by the church, please let Charles know. Alternatively, if you would be interested in a paid position (approx. 4 hours every 2 or 3 weeks) using your own equipment and insurance, please apply in writing to the Business Manager, Charles Milne, supplying details of your qualifications, experience, availability and how much you would charge, together with a copy of your Résumé and contact details for three current referees. It must be stressed that no decision has yet been made whether to use volunteers, contract or hire.

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Young at Heart? (formally Seniors & Friends Group) Wednesday, 3 April. Guest Speaker Robyn Suttie will be sharing about her visit to Watoto and the situation in Haiti. Bring along a slice or cake to share. If you need transport, please let us know. (Held in function room)

Sunday Luncheon Sunday 21 April, 12.30pm at home of Jeremy & Tricia. Come along and share a meal together. If you have any queries, please contact the church office on 03 5334 1882 or email [email protected]

M5 - Music Ministry’s Monthly Monday Meeting

As the first Monday of this month falls on Easter Monday we have moved our April M5 to Monday 8

April. Bring your instruments, voices, your bible and your smile!! Praise and band leaders meet at 7pm and music teams meet at 7.30pm in the church auditorium. New members are always welcome! If you have an interest in joining the music team, simply come along on the night, or speak to Sally Parker . If you are a member of the music team, and you’re unable to attend, please inform Sally on [email protected].

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Care Cards We encourage everyone in attendance, visitors and regulars, to fill in a Care Card at each service and place it in the offering plate or the Communication Box at the Information Desk. Filling out your card at each service is a significant aid to the pastoral care of our church. The information provided is kept confidential and for the use of the Ministry Team, and prayer points are given to the prayer group and committed prayers.

Daylight Savings Daylight saving ends on Sunday, 7th April 2013. Move your clock backward one hour at 3am .

It’s a boy Jenny and Kenley welcome William James born Wednesday 20 March, weighing 8lb 1oz. May God shower his blessings on your family at this special time.

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A total of $322.60 has been raised at the Mission Shop and Cafe in March.

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Following Jesus, Gathering People, Changing the Worl d Steve Addison from Movements will be conducting training here at one2one on Saturday 20 April 2013 10am - 4pm

You'll learn how to connect with people who are far from God, share your story and the gospel story in a contagious way, and make disciples using a simple method of discovery bible study. The training will also cover the basics of forming new disciples into new groups and new churches that reproduce. To register your attendance please email [email protected] or phone the church office on 5334 1882.

Copies of Steve's book, Movements that Change the World, and his more recent book, What Jesus Started, will be available on the training day or online. It is recommended that you purchase these books, but not essential.

More information on Movements and Steve's books can be found at http://www.movements.net/ or phone the church office on 5334 1882

Kids Hope Australia We really need more mentors at Ballarat Specialist School. It is only for 1 hour per week and you can make a real difference.

There is a training day being held on Friday 5th April, 9am – 1:30pm Venue: LMC, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park Contact: Phone the church office on 5334 1882 Morning tea (& snacks) provided, Bring a pen. RSVP Janet phone the church office on 5334 1882 by 1 April please.

Each Monday evening, 7.15 – 8.30, in the Prayer Room, office administration area. All welcome for

focused prayer, bible study and sharing. Tomorrow night, Monday 4 March, Focus Group is again offering specific personal intercessory prayer for anyone who would like to avail themselves of this opportunity. If you can’t make it, come another Monday. We would count it a privilege to bring you and your request before our wonderfully gracious Heavenly Father. You may choose to stay and join us in prayer for others, or by all means feel free to leave after we have prayed for you. Contact the Church Office for more information, Ph: 5334 1882.

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Sunday Morning Prayer Come and pray for our church and the wider world. All welcome. Every Sunday 9am in the Prayer Room, off the admin area.

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MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers All mothers of children aged 0-5 are invited to come along to the one2one Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Group. Mums can enjoy some relaxing time with other mums while their children participate in age appropriate activities in the MOPPETS program.

Our next MOPS mornings are: Tuesday 16 th April – ‘Plunge into Mum Connections’ Tuesday 30 th April - Guest Speaker (TBC)

All MOPS mornings are held at the church from 9:15-11:45am on alternate Tuesdays during school terms. $5 per mum - first visit is free. For more infor-mation, phone the church office on 5334 1882

MOPPETS Carers Our team of MOPPETS carers provide good quality childcare and share God’s love to the preschool children during MOPS mornings. If you are interested in finding out more about joining our team of MOPPETS carers, please phone the church office on 5334 1882

Celebrate Messiah Sunday 7 April 10am: Jahleel Shelling will be presenting “Messiah in the Passover”, a visual eye-opening presentation detailing God’s plan of redemption as seen in Israel's exodus out of Egypt and culminating in the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God. 6pm: Jahleel will also share with us “The Jewishness of the Lord’s Prayer”

Mothers on the March On Saturday 20th April, one2one MOPS mums will join the York Street Church of Christ and Wendouree Uniting Church MOPS groups in the national ‘Mothers on the March’ event to walk around Lake Wendouree, to promote MOPS in the community and raise funds for both our local MOPS groups and MOPS Australia. People will be sponsored to walk 2km, 4km or 6km. You don’t have to be a mum to walk – anyone can participate!

‘Mothers on the March’ will be held on Saturday 20 th April at Lake Wendouree (registration and BBQ near the big playground). Registration on the day will commence at 9:30am, with the 6km walk departing at 10:00am. There will be a BBQ following the walk at 11:00am.

It would be great if you and your family could come and support the MOPS ministry. If you would like to join us for the walk, volunteer on the morning, or have any questions please phone the church office on 5334 1882

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Youth Group Friday 19 April Bob the Builder? Come along to kick off Term 2 with a night of fun, dress ups and a look at the term ahead! (Come dressed up as a tradie or the likes of (e.g. plumber, brick layer, etc... Fully clothed! No topless tradies!)

For more information phone the church office on 5334 1882 or Email: [email protected]

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Calendar of Events - April

Wednesday 3 Young at Heart (Senior Members & Friends)

Sunday 7 Sunday Morning Prayer Group

Monday 8 Focus Prayer Group

M5 - Music Meeting

Sunday 14 Sunday Morning Prayer Group

40 Days Resume 10am & 6pm

Monday 15 Focus Prayer Group

Tuesday 16 MOPS - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers

Men's Diner - La Porchetta

Friday 19 Youth Group - Bob The Builder

Saturday 20 Fishes & Loaves

Steve Addison Training Day

Mother’s on the March

Sunday 21 Sunday Morning Prayer Group

Seniors Members & Friends Lunch

Monday 22 Focus Prayer Group

Friday 26 Youth Group

Sunday 28 Sunday Morning Prayer Group

Monday 29 Focus Prayer Group

Tuesday 30 MOPS - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers

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Serving Roster - Sunday 7 April

10am 6pm Praise Leader Sally Parker Erin Jamieson Band & Vocals Group 1 Group 1 Children’s Focus Jeff Unmack Animation not required Church Prayers Matt Clark Off Stage Supervisor Howard Drough Amanda Petran Projection Aidan Cottle James Milne Sound Tech Eric Johnston Justin Poole Creche Robyn Davies Natalie RodrIguez Greeter North Eugene Kneebone Greeter South Dianne Rowland Information Desk Nenita Drough Door/Usher Jeremy & Tricia Shaun Van Gils Schocroft Communion Prep Hennie & Linda Maria Stickland Oosthuizen Helpers Howard & Nenita Amanda Petran Drough Jay Firth Raywyn Foster Lorraine Hayes Alan Dennis Ray & Judy King Hennie & Linda Oosthuizen Refreshments Jeanette Malpass Jan Koopmans Miriam Gibson Triona Allen Lock Up Howard Drough Phil Catterson Flowers Alma Hamilton

Thank You To the kind-hearted person who donated an ironing board recently. It was gratefully accepted, leaving the person feeling blessed.

Happy Easter - Kids don't miss out! The children will be exploring the Easter story some more after the school holidays. There will be an Easter Hunt on the 21st of April - our first week of Term 2.

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121 Gillies Street South, Ballarat

Office Hours: 9am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday Ph: 5334 1882

Email: [email protected] www.churchone2one.org.au

Auditorium Please help us to care for our facilities by checking that the area around you is tidy at the end of each service. Please take home your Intouch and any drawings or notes. This is greatly appreciated, so the auditorium can be left clean for the next service. Thank you.

Newsletter on Website The Monthly Intouch can now be viewed on the one2one website (www.churchone2one.org.au). All personal details such as phone numbers, addresses and emails will be removed before uploading. When placing an ad for the Intouch please notify the office if there is anything else that you don’t want to go onto the website. Any further queries, contact the church office.

You’ve Got Mail! Please remember to check the pigeon holes in the foyer for mail, notes, rosters etc. The pigeon holes are located against the wall that adjoins the auditorium. The office, and attendees of our church can use these pigeon holes to pass mail or messages to each other. The pigeon holes are alphabetically labelled, so everybody please check the pigeon hole that corresponds with the first letter of your last name. Collecting your mail this way saves postage for the church office.

Lost Property Lost property items can be found at the bottom right hand corner of the pigeon holes in the foyer including Bibles, clothes, drink bottles, toys, glasses, etc. Anything of value such as jewellery will be kept in the office. If you have lost something, please have a look through the lost property in the foyer or drop into the church office during business hours.

Have you been away? If so, please feel free to collect a copy of a recent Intouch from the information desk or the office to catch up on what’s been happening here at one2one.