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navigate I have just watched an announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, outlining changes to Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria. I’m sure we are all thankful for the first steps we can now take in resuming limited face to face contact with each other. Nevertheless, it is nearly two months into what has almost become a new ‘normal’ for us all: “isolation, restricted movement, social separation, testing, COVID-safe, daily news updates, dramatic and, for some, traumatic impacts on our way of life and employment and education…” the list goes on. How could we ever have imagined that the year would unfold as it has? But of course these things have not taken God by surprise. And in the midst of the upheaval we are all experiencing at so many levels in our lives, we can be assured of a far deeper, more constant hope: that we are deeply loved by the One who created us, who called us, and offers us His presence and peace each and every day. In a recent edition of Pioneers Australia XPRESS magazine, I read... “The fact is that no matter what the changes, some things stay the same… The necessity and effectiveness of the cross – Jesus died once and for all (John 12:32) The building of the church – nothing can stop Jesus doing what He said He will do (Matt 16:8) The promise of the Lord Jesus to be with us as we make disciples – we are not alone (Matt 28:18-20) The guarantee of what the end of the age looks like (Revelation 7:9-12).” Can I encourage you to take heart in these realities and join us in praying for each other and the outreach of New Pen. Join us each week on Tuesdays at our weekly Zoom prayer meeting. See below for more details. To view our online service on Sunday @ 9:30am Visit: www.newpeninsula.com.au MAY 17 2020 Zoom Kids, is a short and interactive session which will be on THIS SUNDAY at 11.15am for kids in Kinder through to Yr 7. There is time to grab a snack after Church and then get set up ready to have some fun connecting with leaders and other kids. This occurs fortnightly, until we can be together again. A one-off consent is required for your kids to join in this fun. Email consent to [email protected] and you will then receive the Zoom codes. For the link check your email (with emailed Navigate or contact the church office: [email protected])
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I have just watched an announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, outlining changes to Covid-19
restrictions in Victoria. I’m sure we are all thankful for the first steps we can now take in resuming
limited face to face contact with each other.
Nevertheless, it is nearly two months into what has almost become a new ‘normal’ for us all: “isolation,
restricted movement, social separation, testing, COVID-safe, daily news updates, dramatic and, for some, traumatic
impacts on our way of life and employment and education…” the list goes on. How could we ever have imagined that
the year would unfold as it has?
But of course these things have not taken God by surprise. And in the midst of the upheaval we are all experiencing at
so many levels in our lives, we can be assured of a far deeper, more constant hope: that we are deeply loved by the
One who created us, who called us, and offers us His presence and peace each and every day.
In a recent edition of Pioneers Australia XPRESS magazine, I read...
“The fact is that no matter what the changes, some things stay the same…
The necessity and effectiveness of the cross – Jesus died once and for all (John 12:32)
The building of the church – nothing can stop Jesus doing what He said He will do (Matt 16:8)
The promise of the Lord Jesus to be with us as we make disciples – we are not alone (Matt 28:18-20)
The guarantee of what the end of the age looks like (Revelation 7:9-12).”
Can I encourage you to take heart in these realities and join us in praying for each other and the outreach of New Pen.
Join us each week on Tuesdays at our weekly Zoom prayer meeting. See below for more details.
To view our online service
on Sunday @ 9:30am
Visit: www.newpeninsula.com.au
MAY 17 2020
Zoom Kids, is a short and interactive session which
will be on THIS SUNDAY at 11.15am for kids in
Kinder through to Yr 7. There is time to grab a
snack after Church and then get set up ready to
have some fun connecting with leaders and other
kids. This occurs fortnightly, until we can be
together again. A one-off consent is required for
your kids to join in this fun. Email consent to
[email protected] and you will then
receive the Zoom codes.
For the link check your email (with emailed
Navigate or contact the church office:
Praise for the great intergenerational get together on ‘Ladies who Brunch’.
Praise for all of those who are taking the initiative to use technology to connect
with others.
Praise for the weekly prayer meetings now being held.
Praise that we have had some easing of restrictions to enable us to do some
visitation with families and friends.
Praise for our state and federal leaders.
Praise God for our Kids leaders.
Praise God that His word is truth.
Praise for all our unseen blessings.
Praise God that we have security and peace in God through all that happening
around us and for many and varied opportunities to speak to others about Jesus
at this time when so many are feeling fearful and are struggling. - Michael & Karen
Penn Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Pray for those who are struggling with illness.
Pray for the Senior Pastor Search Committee.
Pray for our Elders.
Pray for those who are facing operations and also those who
are recovering from recent operations.
Pray for those who are struggling with increased deterioration
of their health.
Pray for our church leaders.
Pray for our church families, that the remaining weeks of home
schooling will be a positive experience for all.
Please pray for those support agencies outside government
responsibility (eg. Headspace) to be able to stay open during
the whole pandemic, with many students and families relying
on their support - Michael Pakes Schools Ministry
May 17 Dave Underhill
May 24 Julia Fulton
May 31 Glenda Holbrook
June 7 Dave Underhill
There was a gradual easing of restrictions from 11:59pm Tuesday 12 May.
The changes now allow for:
1. Indoor gatherings with up to 5 visitors allowed. (This allows us to travel to these
homes).
2. Outdoor gatherings can have up to 10 people meeting for either exercise or
outdoor activities.
3. A slight easing on numbers attending funerals or weddings.
4. There will be a staggered return to schools from May 26.
These restrictions are in addition to the previous ones of only leaving home for food &
essential supplies, medical care, exercise or work.
For an absolute ocean of information and bible resources see the
bible.org web page. https://bible.org/
Closely linked to the bible org is the Net Bible with multiple features that
are side by side with the passage you are reading. Things like the Greek
and Hebrew depending on where you are reading. Textual and
translators’ notes as well as a library of articles on the passage. I use it all
the time.
https://netbible.org/bible/Matthew+1
For a more focused resource Bible Study Fellowship have put out a free
bible study book just looking at James. https://s3-us-west-
1.amazonaws.com/bsfinternational/Files/BSF-JamesStudy.pdf?
mtime=20200413160451
In these times, when there is a lot of negative information about China in our media, it is good to be well informed and praying for this nation. The
following material from Pioneers Australia may assist you:
CHINA is one of the most interesting countries on the planet. It is the world's third biggest country by territory and has the larg est
population. China is also known for its rich culture and ancient history attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year.
There are 56 ethnic groups living in China. Each of them has its own distinctive culture, language and writing system. Most of them are minority
groups, Han being the largest one occupying almost 91% of the entire population. Here are some facts about this beautiful and diverse country:
About 35 million Chinese live in caves, an architectural style dating back to the stone age
50 million Chinese live abroad.
Many websites are blocked in China.
How we can pray:
Pray for China's health crisis. May they experience the healing power of Jesus in unexpected and powerful ways.
Pray for the Chinese population to enjoy freedom of religious belief.
Pray for our Christian brothers and sisters facing persecution.
Pray for wisdom and courage for those seeking to help people find everlasting hope.
Pray for the softening of hearts.
It is important for us, as a church family, to keep sharing the good
things, that we can praise God for as well as prayer requests. So let’s
keep praying for each other and praising God for His goodness and
blessings.
Please email your good news stories and prayer requests through to
[email protected] and we will share them with all of our
New Pen church family. Photos welcome too!
Confidential prayer requests will be forwarded to the confidential prayer
chain.
OR If you, or someone you know, is going into hospital, are unwell, or
have any other need, please contact our Pastoral Care Coordinator
Michelle Cole via the church office 5973 8888 or email
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'Come to Me, all you who labour and are
heavy laden for cares for you.’
(Matthew 11:28)
We are very thankful to God for those who have moved over to e-giving. It has been a
great encouragement. We are also thankful we’ve been able to access the government
stimulus and the “JobKeeper” packages. I am particularly thankful, as I imagine the staff
are to, because this means we don’t have to make the difficult decision about reducing
staffing.
However we still need to continue to pray for our finances given the restrictions have
significantly affected our income from hires and events which pays for a substantial
amount of our Mount Martha site costs.
If you would like to switch over to online giving but not sure how to do it, please email
Linda Jackson with your name and a contact phone number. Linda will then call you and
help you set it up. Linda’s email is [email protected].
