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Our
Ministries
Worship is a lifestyle of relating to God. It is our
human response to God's revelation of Himself. We believe that man's
highest call is to worship God; we are committed to worshiping God in
Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24). We also believe that we must worship
from at least two sides – adoration (giving praise and glory) and
service. Morning Service - 9:30amA
time of Worship, Sharing and Instruction from God's Word. Evening Celebration - 6:30pmA
time of Worship, Sharing and Instruction from God's Word. Ministry Opportunities in ServicesThere are many ways that people can be involved in
either our morning or evening services. Listed below are some of
them.
Pastoral Care TeamOversee the general care of our attendees by regularly
reviewing the roll and identifying people in need or who need following
up. Crisis MealsProvide meals for those in need or struggling under
difficult circumstances whose needs can not be met by their own small
group or ministry group. Help DeskA help desk is operational in our church.
This consists of a database of skills and tasks which our congregation
are able to offer others in our congregation that are in need.
When a need is identified, our database is consulted and an attempt is
made to to match an offer with a need. Prayer ChainThe Prayer chain operates to lift specific and immediate
needs to God in prayer and petition. It is activated by either calling
the prayer chain convener or the church office. Several prayer chains
exist to cover both day and night prayer requests. Intercessory Prayer MinistryIntercessory prayer gets to the heart of our most
powerful possibility as “partners with God.” While
intercession is certainly not the only thing that every one of us as
believers are called to, it is definitely one of the foremost and
primary assignments for our pursuit on which God expresses His heart. CrècheCrèche is held during the sermon during school
terms for ages 1 to preschool. It aims to provide a safe loving
environment for the children of our church to enable parents to be free
to attend the service and hear God's Word. Children's ChurchChildren's church is held during the morning sermon
during school terms for children from Prep to Grade 7. It aims to
build a Christian Foundation in our children's lives through teaching
& relationships in a positive and fun atmosphere. Boys & Girls BrigadeCaters for Primary and High School Aged boys and girls.
Our Girls Brigade meets at the church every Tuesday night during school
term at 5:30pm. Our Boys Brigade meets at the church every
Thursday night during school term at 7:00pm. Both aim
to provide Christian role models who will build relationships with boys
and girls in order to create Christian leaders among the community in
which we live. KOGS (Kids On God's Side)A Kid's Club for Children in Grades 3 to 7 running
7:00pm – 8:30pm every Friday night during the school term at the
church. The aim of KOGS is to awaken the hearts of children to God's
love for them through relating with them, and teaching from His Word
and His world. Kid's HopeWe are partnering with Kin Kora State School to provide
mentors for students through World Vision's Kid's Hope Program.
We are seeking through this program to build links into our community. RE - Religious EducationThis is the greatest evangelistic opportunity in the
world today! Whilst teaching children about God in schools is against
the law in many other western Countries, it is a legal requirement in
Australia. Our church provides many RE teachers for the local state
primary schools. Relevant policies and procedures for our Children's and Youth Ministries are contained in our Children's and Youth Leader's Manual. Please contact us for a copy of this manual. BYG HouseCatering for High School Students, BYG House meets at
the church every Saturday Night of the School term from 7:00pm. It aims
to grow and empower our future leaders through teaching and fellowship Young AdultsOur ministry to Young Adults includes young adult home
groups and regular socials. Family ActivitiesSocial events aimed at bringing church families together
across the age ranges are regularly planned. These include fun days and
pool parties. Family Home GroupsThere are several home groups which focus on meeting the
needs of families with toddlers and primary children. These groups seek
to empower parents in their God given role to Nurture and Train their
children with Godly morals through studying topics relevant to parents. Parenting CoursesAn aim of the families ministry is to have parenting
courses running that will benefit not just our church parents,
but also non-church parents. Two of the courses that are regularly run
are Focus on the Family's "Starting Points Course" and the
"Primary Toolbox" Course from Parent's Inc. If you would like
more information on when either of these course will be run next,
please contact us Kaleidoscope - Bible StudyA Group of Ladies meet every Thursday morning to read
and discuss God's Word. This group uses the KYB (Know Your Bible)
Curriculum. In addition, fellowship, corporate worship, care and
encouragement are all important aspects. Their aim is to nurture and
encourage one another in their experience of God through the study and
application of His Word in our lives. Squeals on WheelsSqueals on Wheels is a Playgroup which encourages and
supports mothers in their role of rearing preschool aged children and
through this contact, build relationships and encourage an interest in
Christian teaching leading to a commitment to Christ and the local
church. Groups meet during school term on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. Craft GroupLadies Craft Group provides a tremendous opportunity to
reach out to ladies in our local community who would not otherwise come
into contact with Christ's good news. The Focus of the Craft Group is
reaching out to the ladies of the Gladstone Community through the
medium of craft to meet their spiritual and physical needs. Men's NightsMen's Ministries aim to minister to men of all ages in
our church by organizing social activities and ministry opportunities
for men. The aim of these ministries is to get our men connected and
challenge them to grow as disciples, as fathers and as husbands. Rite of Passage CampsA Rite of Passage camp is also organised each year for
Fathers and Sons who are in Grade 7. This provides an
opportunity for Fathers and Pastors to talk to our young men about
sexuality, relationships and being a man of God Home GroupsHome Groups are the lifeblood of our church and provide
much needed times of Praise, Prayer, Study and Fellowship. There are a
large variety of groups which meet on various days in various venues
and catering for people of every conceivable age and stage. We strongly
encourage all regular attenders to be involved in a small group so they
can grow and be cared for. Introducing GodFor more details click
here Mission Action GroupThe Church's mission focus is directed by the Mission
Action Group (MAG). MAG is a committee of Church members with hearts to
grow the Church in its awareness of and commitment to world mission.
"Local" mission in the immediate Gladstone region is carried out
through the many and varied ministries of the Church. LibraryA church library is in operation for old and young alike
in the congregation. It has a wide range of books, videos and
audio CD's available for borrowing including many resources for
ministries and homegroups. |
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