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South West Community Church BSB 033656 A/C 128710

Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn

Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander

What is fellowship?

Gossip? Cups of tea? Socialising? Tours? No. It is something different;

"They met constantly to hear the apostles teach, and to share the com-mon life, and break bread and to pray. A sense of awe was everywhere.All whose faith had drawn them together held everything in common.With one mind they kept up their daily attendance at the temple, and,breaking bread in private houses, shared their meals with unaffected joyas they praised God" (Acts 2:42-47, New English Bible). That is fellowship asthe new Testament understands it, and there is clearly a world of differ-ence between that and mere social activities.

The Greek word for fellowship comes from a root meaning common orshared. So fellowship means common participation in something either bygiving what you have to the other person or receiving what he or she has.Give and take is the essence of fellowship, and give and take must be theway of fellowship in the common life of the body of Christ.

Christian fellowship is two-dimensional, and it has to be vertical before itcan be horizontal. We must know the reality of fellowship with the Father

and with his Son Jesus Christ before we can know the reality of fellowshipwith each other in our common relationship to God (1 John 1:3). The per-son who is not in fellowship with the Father and the Son is no Christian atall, and so cannot share with Christians the realities of their fellowship.

Your Father Loves You by James Packer, Harold Shaw Publishers, 1986.ServicesServices@ 10am@ 10am

Fawthrop Community Centre Hood St, PortlandFawthrop Community Centre Hood St, Portland

Pr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516Pr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516

www.swccportland.comwww.swccportland.com

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9.30am Prayer meeting ...please join us!please join us!please join us!10am Service: Enjoy a time of PraiseEnjoy a time of PraiseEnjoy a time of Praise& Worship, com-& Worship, com-& Worship, com-

munion, and then a message from Pastor Shane.munion, and then a message from Pastor Shane.munion, and then a message from Pastor Shane.

Please stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat. Also checkPlease stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat. Also checkPlease stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat. Also checkout the table of books & DVDs for free loan up the back.out the table of books & DVDs for free loan up the back.out the table of books & DVDs for free loan up the back.

whats happening.

S t u d y G r o u p N e w s

Kindling Kids(Pre-school)

Primary Program

Great fun and

teaching time.

Children leavefrom church aftercommunion and

return

at11.30

during the message..

@theFawthropCtr:

While most home fellowship/ study groups remain in recess over the holidays,

Robin Hills Group has started up again onThursday evenings @ Sue McVickers

If you are interested in going along during the holidays,contact Robin for more details: 5526 5232

Young AdultsAmazing race

Dont missthis amazing

event!!

Saturday22ndJanuary

coming up.

Church Camp @ Bridgewater

Camp is one of the highlights of the year for our church. Its a chance to

spend lots of time talking, eating and playing together!

Waterskiing and kayaking, surfing, swimming, walks, and cricket all includ-

ed! Camp out or come for the day, its up to you. We will also have our

church service there on the Sunday

Please put it in your diaries....you wont want to miss it.

HAVEFUN

LEARNLOTS!

Meet 11am @ Fawthrop Centre

$5 per personWear active clothes

Finish between 2 & 3pm

Details: Call Julian 0413 771 390

RUNDELL PARTYLesotho Orphanage Fundraiser

Saturday January 224pm till late@ Brian Rundells78 Hodgetts Rd, Gorae

Various Music ArtistsperformingEntry: $10 per personSausage sizzle, supper, tea/coffeeavailable ($1 each)BYO Drinks.

All proceeds go to Farming Futures,Lesotho Orphans, Africa

Pick up a flyer from the back table,

or see Brian after the service today