2017 CHURCH DIRECTORY

Senior Pastor Pr Vadim Butov 0423 951 958; 4977 2340

Associate Pastor Dr Elena Butova 0423 950 332; 4977 2340
Youth Pastor Susan Magaitis 0405 277 250
Adventurers Andrea and Tristan Bentley 0424 966 750; 4973 1344
ALC Chaplain Pr Kenn Duke 0421 352 510
Audio Visual Wayne Thomson 4977 2119
Avondale Memorial Organ School David Clark 4977 1559
Building Maintenance Peter Cherry 0439 113 066
Bulletin/Membership Secretary Nina Hearn 4977 1251
Catering Kevin Ormiston 0431 000 247; 4977 1445
Childrens Ministries Greta Cherry 0405 481 824
Church Clerk Les Relihan 0415 395 075
Communications Secretary Dr John Hammond 4977 1092

Avondale Memorial
Deacons Room 4977 3760
Disaster/Welfare Peter Cherry 0439 113 066
Fun for Kids Greta Cherry 0405 481 824
Head Deacon Jim Williams 4977 3007
Head Deaconess Narelle Richardson 4977 2508 Seventh-day Adventist Church
Head Elder Pr Richard Reynolds 4977 2987
Hospital Chaplain Pr Roger Nixon 0416 159 683; 4977 4007
Librarian Carol Braidwood 4977 3181
Multi-Purpose Centre Allan Tinworth 0438 334 300; 4977 2043
Pathfinders Paul and Louise Ginn 0414 476 125
Personal Ministries Max Cobbin 4977 2121
Plus One Susan Magaitis 0405 277 250
Prayer Ministries Dr Elena Butova 4977 2340
Resource Room Annette Lawrence 0418 772 468; 4977 2465
Sabbath School Superintendent Ivy Williams 4977 2946
StormCo Chrys Martin 0414 487 725
Teen Ministries Francois and Monique Keet 0455 745 187
Youth Ministries Tony Borrott 0415 400 237
Treasurer Bob Dale 0414 973 507
Worship Co-coordinator Lyndell Dale 0458 771 950

CONTACT INFORMATION
But without faith it is impossible to
584586 Freemans Drive (PO Box 14) Church Office: (02) 4977 1251
COORANBONG NSW 2265 Deacons Room: (02) 4977 3760 please Him, for he who comes to
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God must believe that He is, and
PASTORAL INFORMATION that He is a rewarder of those who
I wish to upgrade my contact details for the Church Office
diligently seek Him.
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ADVENTIST CHURCH
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Sabbath, 1 July 2017
Sabbath School9.15 am
LEADER
SONG SERVICE 343I Will Sing of My Redeemer
340Jesus Saves (seated)
337Redeemed! (seated)
WELCOME
HYMN 378Go, Preach My Gospel (stand)
PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC Selected
MISSION NEWS Southern Asia Division
OFFERING
HYMN 330Take My Life and Let It Be
LESSON STUDY PAUL: APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES
Separate for smaller classes
Main ChurchPaul Ginn
Interview with Brother Saul
Parents RoomPr Alwyn Gersbach
Prayer RoomPr Gordon Lee
Room 8Romanian Class
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Selected
ORGANISTJannette Skene
PRAISE TEAMLyndell Dale, Breese Rickards, Rosalie Rickards,
Dion Spiros, Elijah Spiros
WORSHIP COORDINATORLyndell Dale
CHANGE OF HOURS FOR THE PR GARY KENT/IT IS
BETTER BOOKS AND FOOD WRITTEN OCEANIA STORY
during winter (from the Point of View of the IIWO
MondayThursday 9.00 am 5.30 pm Staff )
Friday 9.00 am 3.00 pm If you would like to hear this presentation
Sunday 10.00 am 2.00 pm please meet in the Cooranbong Community
Services Centre tomorrow at 1.00 pm
CHURCH CAMP
Ross Goldstone Kiah Ridge HEALTH CHIP
Come and get to know Nitrates and HealthPart 1
your church family at the In our last two Health CHIPs we looked at
(seated) Praise Team church camp at Kiah how nitrates in food are converted to
Ridge (near Picton) from nitrites and then to nitric oxide. This is
1113 August. The cost covers food and important in maintaining arterial flexibility.
accommodation. Please contact Jeannie When we eat plants containing nitrates, the
Lawrence on 0450 840 329 or Noo Noo nitrates are absorbed into our blood and
Robyn Colquhoun Lamplough on 0404 015 980 for more excreted into our mouths in our saliva.
information. Make your payment to Nina at Bacteria living on our tongues converts the
the church office. The final date for nitrates to nitrites that are then swallowed
Robyn Colquhoun payment is 28 July. and absorbed by the body. It is these
nitrites that are converted to nitric oxide.
Studies done on not swallowing saliva
Louise Ginn MANUEL ESCORCIO demonstrated a large reduction of blood
IN CONCERT nitrite levels. So not only are our gut
bacteria important but also those in your
Milly Kurtovic
8 July
mouth.
accompanied by Lyndell Dale Come to the church at 6.30 pm
on 8 July to hear Manuel While maintaining good oral health is
Escorcio for an evening concert of gospel important, using antibacterial
Dr John Hammond music. Please note that this concert will mouthwashes may not be in the best
not be live-streamed to the retirement interests of our cardiovascular health.
village. Dr Michael Greger Nutrition Facts.org
Are Nitrates Pollutants or Nutrients?
Dr John Hammond
CANARIES FOR SALE FUN FUNDRAISER FOR
(stand) Robyn Colquhoun Male (good whistlers) and female CAMBODIA
canaries are for sale. If you are
Join Peter Dixon in the Fellowship Hall on
interested please call Joan on
Sunday 9 July for a fun evening of family
4977 1606. All proceeds will go
sing-a-long, old time country music, games
to support Brad Moodies evangelism
and a kids music show. This will be fun for
program in Ukraine.
all the family!!
Soup and buns will be provided after the
concert (for a small additional cost). Come
TITHE ENVELOPES and have a fun night while also helping to
Please remember to collect your tithe raising funds for a mission trip in October
receipts from the board in the foyer. to Cambodia with Restore One.
Brother Saul
OPENING HOURS
Jannette Skene The Church Office is open each week day
from 9.00 am until 12.00 noon.
Gods Love
We can measure Gods love for us by
The Library opens at the following times:
how much He gave and how
Sabbath 8.45 am 9.20 am
underserving we are to receive it.
10.30 am 10.55 am
Love Comes From God,
DaySpring Calendar 2017
NORTHPOINT BULLETIN
HIGHLIGHTS
The following are highlights from this
weeks NorthPoint Bulletin:
Think & DoAvondale
North Coast NSW Flood Relief Fund
Good News About Marriage
10 and 11 July at the Sydney
Adventist Hospital
Womens RetreatMacksville from
2123 July
Home Coming25, 26 August
If My People Pray Conference from
1517 September at Stuarts Point
3ABN Holy Land tour from
19-27 November
POSITIONS VACANT
Expressions of InterestCook for a
wholefood cafe in the Newcastle/
Lake Macquarie area
Expression of InterestCertificate III in
Hospitality for a wholefood cafe in
the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area
Please check the complete set of NorthPoint
Bulletin and other announcements on the
noticeboard in the foyer. To receive
NorthPoint Bulletin online go to
nnsw.adventist.org.au
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
The ADRA Op Shop at Belmont is seeking
a Volunteer Manager for 2-3 days per
week. The profits from this shop help to
support Allira House, our churchs refuge
for women and children. Please contact
Shona Solomon on:
garyandshona@gmail.com or phone Shona
on: 0423 925 699 if you can help.
PATHFINDER TENTS
Just a reminder to pathfinders who
attended the expedition that your tents
need to be returned by the end of July.
Make sure that all parts are in the bag.
Tents can be left with Nina at the church
office.
LIBRARY CLOSURE
The library will be closed on Tuesdays
until further notice. We apologise for any
inconvenience this may cause.
THE BLUE HAVEN CHURCH
NEEDS YOUR HELP
The Blue Haven Community Church is
Sabbath, 1 July 2017
sponsoring Soul Food Pantry and is looking Worship Service10.50 am
for males who are willing to donate their
time on a Thursday morning to drive to
FoodBank in Sydney to pick up food to
Enter to Worship . . . Depart to Serve
bring back to the Blue Haven Community
Centre. This food assists in feeding those
in need in the Blue Haven and
surrounding community. You will need a CALL TO WORSHIP 12Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (seated) Praise Team
vehicle such as a van or alternatively a car
with a trailer. However a van can be
provided if you do not have such a vehicle. MINISTRY FOCUS Pr Richard Reynolds
If you are willing to help, you will be put on
a roster to go to Sydney once a month or
PRAISE AND WORSHIP 304Faith of Our Fathers (seated) Praise Team
once every six weeks. Please contact Leah
Hodge on 0432 348 885 or
100Great is Thy Faithfulness (seated)
leah.hodge@hotmail.com if you are
interested to help and she will give you WELCOME Pr Don Hosken
more details. We really appreciate your
help.
HYMN 248O, How I Love Jesus (stand) Pr Don Hosken
ADSAFE AND WORKING WITH
PRAYER Pr Lionel Smith
CHILDREN CHECKS
All Board members and those who are
working with children in Pathfinders, TITHE/OFFERING LOCAL CHURCH (no White Conference envelope) Pr Don Hosken
Adventurers, Sabbath Schools, StormCo,
Teens and Youth etc must complete the
following: CHILDRENS STORY Andrea Thompson
ADSAFE Safe Places Training which
can be done online at https://
elearning.safeplaceservices.org.au/ SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:18 Chantelle Green
Code of Conduct which can be done on
line at http://safeplaceservices.org.au/ SPECIAL MUSIC The Lords Prayer Milly Kurtovic
safeguarding-churches/code-of-conduct accompanied by Lyndell Dale
NSW Working with Children
Application. This can be done online at
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ SERMON 1000 WAYS TO FALLONLY ONE WAY TO STAND Pr Neil Thompson
child-safe-organisations/working-with- Faithful Till the End
children-check
It should take no longer than ten
minutes and is free-of-charge provided HYMN 312Near the Cross (stand) Praise Team
you indicate that you are a volunteer.
BENEDICTION Pr Neil Thompson
LIBRARY FEES DUE
Enjoy using the library and its facilities, POSTLUDE Selected Lew Newman
but please remember that your Library
Fees are now due.
ORGANISTLew Newman
PRAISE TEAMLyndell Dale, Breese Rickards, Rosalie Rickards,
Dion Spiros, Elijah Spiros
WORSHIP COORDINATORLyndell Dale
AVONDALE MEMORIAL SABBATH MORNING PRAYERS REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY
WORSHIP SERVICES Start Sabbath with prayer. All are welcome Welcome to Worship You are invited to attend Christmas in July
1 JulyPr Neil Thompson to join in a time of prayer at 8.45 am in the If you would like the pastor to pray for you at Avondale Memorial Church. Nibbles and
8 JulyPr Vadim Butov Prayer Room. Pray for the days speakers, or for us to respond to any other request refreshments will be served from 5.00 pm,
15 JulyDr Elena Butova teachers, visitors, our church family and please complete the Welcome Card found with a concert and multi-media
22 JulyPr Geoff Youlden any needs you may have. in the pew rack in front of you. Hand the presentation commencing at 6.00 pm.
card to an elder or deacon as you leave Enjoy a free Christmas experience with
the church today. international Christmas tastings/
PRAYER TIME AFTER THE refreshments/foods; community carols; a
PLUS ONE Problems with Reception
1 JulyTim Ah Sam CHURCH SERVICE If you experience problems with CCTV multi-media presentation from historian
Two elders will be available in the pastors reception on Sabbath please ring the Geoff Youlden; kids' activity packs, a gift
8 JulySusan Magaitis
office for members and visitors to pray Deacons Room on 4977 3760. Your for every child under 12 years of age, and a
15 JulyChris Winch
with. This can be for praise or requests to concerns will then be passed on to an petting zoo (weather permitting). Ring Nina
22 JulyDr Sherry Hattingh on 4977 1251 between 9.00 am and
the Lord. Come and spend time in prayer AudioVisual team member.
and see the Lord work. 12.00 noon to register today for gifts and
Hospital Visitation
for catering purposes!
OFFERINGS If you know of anyone who would like a
1 JulyLocal Church hospital visit by one of our pastors please
PRAYER MEETINGS
8 JulyWorld Mission let Nina know at the office on 4977 1251.
15 JulyLocal Church Monday3 July Prayer Requests
22 JulyGlobal Partnership Project Alton Villa 14 at 9.30 am Please write your prayer request on the
Kressville Activities Centre in Prayer List in the foyer or the Prayer
Room 3 at 10.00 am Room, or you may contact Nina at the
SUNSET TIMES office on 4977 1251. Please let Nina know
Tonight 4.57 pm if you wish any names to remain
Next Friday 5.00 pm Tuesday4 July confidential.
Alton Villas Activities Centre at Womens Bible Study8 July
10.00 amRoss Goldstone Women of all ages are invited to attend a MUSIC CAMP 2017 CONCERT
DE CAF OUTREACH BIBLE Prayer Room at 7.00 pm Bible study in the DeCaf Room at Eighty talented young musicians from
3.30 pm on 8 July. We will study about around Australia and New Zealand have
STUDY come together for two weeks of training,
Jochebed and Pharaohs daughter. Hope
Meet at 9.30 am in the De Caf Room.
Wednesday5 July to see you there! production and fellowship at the annual
Come for a time of fellowship, discussion Eastward Music Camp. On Sabbath
and prayer. DeCaf Room at 9.30 am Fun 4 Kids Playgroupin Recess
Fellowship Hall at 7.00 pm Fun 4 Kids Playgroup is now in recess. afternoon, 15 July they will be bringing
Join us again on Wednesday 26 July in you this years musical masterpieces in a
the Fellowship Hall from 9.30 am to 12.00 beautiful sacred concert in the church
FELLOWSHIP SABBATH starting at 4.30 pm. Enjoy timeless hymns
ANONYM0US RECEIPTS noon for a morning of singing, stories and
SCHOOL Week ending 24 June 2017 fun activities. and inspiring spiritual songs in this not-to-
We invite you to be with us today at be-missed program.
ADRA $300.00 3ABN Australia Interviews
9.30 am. Our guest speaker today is Lionel Currawah Aboriginal College $10.00 3ABN Australias one-hour interview
Hughes. Happy Sabbath. Local Church $5.00 program, 3ABN Now, can be viewed on
We have a special Fellowship Sabbath Scripture in School $500.00 3ABN every week on Sunday at 7.00 pm
BOARD NOMINATION
School next week with Pr Sid and Cathy Thirteenth Sabbath $405.00 and repeated on Tuesday at 7.00 pm and First Reading
Griffiths. Who we will get to know on This Tithe $1,452.00 on Wednesday at 9.00 am. The guest for The church board has nominated the
is Your Life? Tumobil Clinic $12.00 this week is Colin Hone (Prayer and the following members as Elders for the
Holy Spirit, Part 1). Next weeks guest is remainder of this year:
also Colin Hone. You can watch online at John Bryant
CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING CHRISTMAS IN JULY www.3abnAustralia.org.au or get the free Des Gillis
There will be a church business meeting in International Feast of Nibbles phone app.
the Fellowship Hall on Monday 17 July at Christmas is celebrated in many parts of
7.00 pm. Any agenda items need to be the world. Every culture has special
submitted to Nina at the church office by traditions and delicious food they enjoy. ELDERS MEETING
12.00 noon on Thursday 13 July. You are invited to share your special family There will be an Elders Meeting held in the
food with friends and visitors on 22 July. Fellowship Hall at 7.00 pm on Monday
For catering purposes please contact 3 July.
Narelle Richardson on 4977 2508 to let her
know what you will be bringing.