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January 16, 2011


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 joy
as they praised God" (Acts 2:42-47, New English Bible). That is fellowship as
the 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 or
shared. So fellowship means common participation in something either by
giving 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 the
way of fellowship in the common life of the body of Christ.

Christian fellowship is two-dimensional, and it has to be vertical before it


can 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 fellowship
with 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 at
all, and so cannot share with Christians the realities of their fellowship.
OVERSIGHT TEAM:
Your Father Loves You by James Packer, Harold Shaw Publishers, 1986.
Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn
Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander
Services @ 10am
ELECTRONIC To direct deposit or Internet bank your giving : Fawthrop Community Centre Hood St, Portland
GIVING South West Community Church BSB 033656 A/C 128710 Pr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516
www.swccportland.com
today@church what’s happening….
9.30am Prayer meeting ….please join us!
10am Service: Enjoy a time of Praise & Worship, com- Young Adults RUNDELL PARTY
munion, and then a message from Pastor Shane. Lesotho Orphanage Fundraiser
Please stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat. Also check
out the table of books & DVD’s for free loan up the back.
Amazing race Saturday January 22
Don’t miss Saturd
4pm till late
during the message.. ay
Kindling Kids this amazing 22nd J
anuar @ Brian Rundell’s
(Pre-school)
event!! y 78 Hodgett’s Rd, Gorae

LEARN LOTS!
Primary Program Various Music Artists
@ the Fawthrop Ctr:

HAVE FUN performing


Great fun and
teaching time.
Entry: $10 per person
Children leave
Sausage sizzle, supper, tea/coffee
from church after
communion and
available ($1 each)
BYO Drinks.
return Meet 11am @ Fawthrop Centre
at $5 per person
11.30 All proceeds go to Farming Futures,
Wear ‘active’ clothes Lesotho Orphans, Africa
Finish between 2 & 3pm
Details: Call Julian 0413 771 390 Pick up a flyer from the back table,
or see Brian after the service today

coming up….

Church Camp @ Bridgewater


February 18-20
Study Group News
Camp is one of the highlights of the year for our church. It’s a chance to
While most home fellowship/ study groups remain in recess over the holidays, spend lots of time talking, eating and playing together!
Robin Hill’s Group has started up again on Waterskiing and kayaking, surfing, swimming, walks, and cricket all includ-
Thursday evenings @ Sue McVickers’ ed! Camp out or come for the day, it’s up to you. We will also have our
If you are interested in going along during the holidays, church service there on the Sunday
contact Robin for more details: 5526 5232 Please put it in your diaries....you won’t want to miss it.

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