Newsletter

September 2008
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FOR YOUR CALENDAR
The flying V! — Get back into the formation!
Touring Doulos —6th Sept
Ever wonder why migratory birds fly in a "V" formation and not just randomly? Birds
know that to complete the long trip of migration they have to fly united. Scientists tell us Cry From Iran—10th Sept
that flying in formation increases the birds' flight range by 71 percent. Airwaves created Prayer and Fasting Day —13th
each time a bird flaps its wings provide an uplift for the next one in formation, supporting Sept
it, decreasing its workload and conserving its energy. A solo bird could never complete the trip, but in
formation the youngest, the oldest, and even the weakest get there. In other words, they do collectively Apologetics night — 20th Sept
what they could never do alone.
PRAISE POINTS
When Paul said, "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us en-
courage one another," he was saying, "Stay in formation children! Enjoy the uplift!" You weren't de- Basem’s safe arrival in Egypt
signed to fly solo no matter what your rank, calling, gifting, or maturity level. You're a part of the
body of Christ, created to function in concert with all the other parts. "The eye cannot say to the hand, Doulos able to port in Sydney
'I don't need you!' And the head cannot say to the feet, 'I don't need you!'" (1 Cor 12:21 NIV). Occasion- Timothy & Mervat Denger are
ally a bird, disoriented or overconfident, goes on autopilot and finds itself adrift. Soon, however, its both safe and well
wings become heavy from exhaustion and it loses altitude. It begins to feel the drag of increasing wind
Burn Your Plastic Jesus was a
resistance, and it pulls its weakened body back into formation alongside its feathered fellow pilgrims.
blessing, pray for it’s impact on
Paul said, "Let us not give up meeting together".
people
So get back in formation (and fellowship) and stay there!”
PRAYER POINTS
Christian Service — Tamara
Youth Pastor
I love being a part of the worship team because its an opportunity for me to give back to the
Lord and draw closer to him. I've found that serving the Lord has led me to a deeper knowl- Sick people in our group
edge of Christs character, his selfless love, compassion and humility. The Bible says
“Whatever you do work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Colossians 3:23. I believe if we change our mind frame anything we do can become a service to the
"In your life, Jesus‟ either Lord of
Lord, no matter how big or small the Lord sees and searches the Heart for those who serve him whole-
all, or not Lord at all!" - Dean
heartedly. The Lord Jesus came not to be served but to serve, our lives should be the same.
Rerekura (CCBC)
Our Queensland Missionaries learn to love Muslims!
BIRTHDAYS
We both grew in the midst of this religion and culture; it was hard for us to truly
love these people as we were persecuted because of them in Egypt. Going to QLD Marten Ataalla
was a challenge for us to see these people as God sees them. We discovered the
23rd September
misconceptions they had about Christianity and their lack of knowledge about
Christ. We learned to look and love them the same way our master did. The AFWAN project expanded
our understanding of Islam and how we ought to pray and speak to Muslims. It was a great experience Mervat Irazabal
please join us next year and ask the lord in prayer saying — “send me”. 25th September

Profiling Saphaa Zarif

I became a Christian in 2000, I was in Sunday school at a family camp with Kings- CAMPB’TOWN STATS >> visit
grove, Jackie and John led me in prayer. I was 11 years old. I pray and hope that
through my everyday life that I reflect Christ, to everyone who‟s around me. I like to Population: 143,076 people!!
send encouraging messages around especially around exam time lol... um I don‟t think Arabic Speaking: 3%
I have a particular hobby....but I like relaxing with friends...and shopping.. sometimes
Religion:
minimal contact with reading is good too :). Something that I‟m scared off is never
having the ability to cook in my life hahaha..and the dark if I ever have to take the rubbish out at night Catholic: 30% Anglican: 23%
I always run back inside for some reason... my favourite food would have to be besela, rice and salad, None: 10% Islam 4.5%
drink would be APPLE JUICE.. Something funny that u guys don‟t know when I was little I use to go
with Phoebe everywhere and she use to say to ppl Saphaa‟s love is HOB MENAIL L. lol My favourite Now, there’s a prayer point!
psalm is 121, „He who keeps you will not slumber or sleep‟. That's all from me love u guys Sas

Timothy Denger
BIG Welcome to our newest EDGE mem-
ber… Timothy Denger. Timothy was
born on 27/08/2008 @ 5:59 AM. We
pray he grows to fear and serve the
Lord, following after his parents!