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Welcome!
Welcome to our visitors
If you are new to Clovercrest, then we trust that you enjoy your time with
us. Please join our friendly people in the foyer for coffee and a chat after
the service. If you didn’t receive a gift bag during the service, you can pick
one up at Reception. Just ask one of the Welcome team who are wearing
the blue shirts.
One of the biggest sticking points for people at Easter are the questions; “did Jesus really rise
from the dead and was He really the Son of God?” Overcoming such doubts has proven too
much for some. Did Jesus say “Stop doubting”? YES. Is there more to the story? YES.
I read this article recently and thought it was worth sharing with you as we prepare for Easter
and embrace afresh the life transforming sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ..
“Of all the disciples, there is one who has an enduring nickname, ‘Doubting Thomas.’ We have
traditionally thrown him under the bus for doubting Jesus rose from the dead, and
condescendingly shaken our heads at his resistance to believe.
But let’s not forget, he is not the only one who did not believe. When the disciples first heard
of Jesus’ resurrection from the women who went to Jesus’ tomb, “they did not believe the
women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.” Luke 24:11
All the disciples doubted, but Thomas was the only one with the courage to admit he needed
proof. He said, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails
were, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe” John 20:25. When Jesus encountered
Thomas, He did not rebuke him but rather He gave Thomas what he needed. He invited
Thomas to touch His wounds, and only then did Jesus tell him he could stop doubting.”
The beauty with this is that Thomas had an intimate encounter with Jesus. He was not
condemned for his doubt and Jesus met him exactly where he was at. He journeyed through
his doubt and his faith expanded as a result.
This Easter, as we praise God for His Son, I encourage you to bring your doubts to Him, at the
same time asking God for understanding and wisdom as you grow in your faith and love for
the One who died for you.
Mark Purser
Senior Pastor
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EASTER
APPEAL
2014
This year our
Easter Appeal will
be going to
Pathway
Community
Centre and their
many ministries
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Our Bank Details are
Changing!
Clovercrest has moved its general banking
from Bank SA to Baptist Financial Services (BFS)
All Electronic Giving will need to be deposited to the following NEW bank
account details with BFS:
For all general giving to Clovercrest Baptist Church:
Account Name: Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc Cheque Account
BSB: 704 922
Acc No: 100014517
For giving to Pathway Community Centre:
Account Name: Pathway Community Centre Inc
BSB: 704 922
Acc No: 100014519
Building Giving Bank details are unchanged and as follows:
Account Name: Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc
BSB: 704 922
Acc No: 100013517 (Please use your surname or ID no as your reference)
There will be a transition period to allow time to change your direct deposit banking details
for your giving. However the cut off date will be 30 April 2014, after which the old accounts
will be closed.
Your assistance in redirecting your giving by the end of April will be greatly appreciated, and
will ensure a smooth continuance of finances.
Should you have any questions regarding these changes please feel free to contact Becc in
the office on 8397 9400 or [email protected].
Thank you for your faithful support.
Becc Van Roy, Treasurer
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Lord, through the Holy Spirit make me an
articulate, joyful witness for You. I need to look
to You, and not to myself. Turn my eyes,
through the Holy Spirit, in the right direction.
Corrie Ten Boom
“The following email, sent to myself and
Jessie Pelentsov recently, is testimony to the
way the Holy Spirit leads us in the right
direction... if we are willing and open to
sharing His Good News! It also speaks of the
value in participating in a church wide series.
‘I just wanted to say thanks for choosing the
Contagious Christianity series for
Clovie. We’re loving the challenge and the
like-minded support that the course brings.
We’ve been trying to live out much of this
with the non-Christians we connect with
anyway, but the course gives us a little more
focus and it’s a great springboard for
conversation with others in the church to
spur one another on. Since starting the
course with our Life Group, God has also sent
a whole lot more folks our way for us to
point to Him (which has been such an
encouraging, scary and fun thing to do!).
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Thanks sooo much for leading us in the way
you do great support for the church, great
teaching and leading, challenging the way we
live as believers.’
This email has me wondering - are you
starting to find the same thing in your own
life?
I know I am a lot more attentive to God’s
promptings, looking for ways to engage
people and bridge conversations to Christ/
church, praying for the lost more regularly,
‘in the Zone’ and more proactive.
Let’s be sure to enter into the essence of this
call to witness and join with our wider church
and lead people out of our own experiences
also – very exciting!
Mark Purser
Preparing the Village
Andrew Turner
A remarkable thing happens when a
grandchild arrives. The house needs to be
“baby-proofed”. It’s been quite comfortable
for adults for years, even decades, but
suddenly it needs to be looked at with a
different set of eyes altogether! Parts that
have been comfortable and convenient for
adults are realized to be hazardous or
inappropriate for a little person.
A house that on one level is “perfectly
adequate” gets a necessary transformation, all
determined by the weakest, smallest family
member – who perhaps hasn’t even arrived
yet! It might be bemusing, even bewildering.
It might be frustrating, too – oh, the things we
suddenly need to fuss about! But deep down
we know it’s right and good and also exciting. A great (and brave) question for leaders to ask
congregations is this: “Is there anything we’re
Our churches need to be regularly “babydoing, or not doing, that keeps you from
proofed” for spiritual children – even those
inviting a friend?” These little ones –
we haven’t yet seen. Many churches are
immature, messy, noisy, demanding ones –
predominantly filled with those who have
perhaps ones we’ve not even met yet – these
been Christians for decades. And until we
are the VIPs of God’s extended family. Not
deliberately look – even seeking outside
only must we ask “What hazards need to be
advice – we can be quite blind to how ill
removed?” but then also “How could we
prepared we are for new believers.
make this place wonderfully welcoming for
From time to time I hear people say they
children?”
would “never” invite an unbelieving friend to
It takes a village to raise a child, it’s said.
their church. I always press them to think
Nowhere is this more true than in the task of
specifically about just what it is that would be
spiritual parenting – of making disciples.
unhelpful to an enquirer. Sometimes it’s one
Christians grow through exposure to the
big thing, sometimes it’s fifty little things. But
whole body of Christ. It’s not realistic to raise
they need to be named, and they need to be
children in isolation until they are ready for
attended to.
the village. The village must get ready for
them. How ready is yours?
You can interact with this article and many others at
sacredagents.net Andrew Turner is Church Development
Facilitator with Baptist Churches SA
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AM & PM April Sermon Topics
APRIL 6
AM - Jesus My Provider
Mark Purser
PM - MERGE YOUTH SERVICE
Ryan Vice & Aajiah Jericho
APRIL 13
AM - People of Palm Sunday
Sean Boucher
PM - Guest Speaker
James Stevens
APRIL18 - GOOD FRIDAY
AM - Responding to the Cross
Mark Purser
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APRIL 20 - EASTER SUNDAY
AM - Responding to the
Resurrection
PM - NO SERVICE
Mark Purser
APRIL 27
AM - Living with Hope
PM - Living with Hope
Mike Hey
Tim Wiggins
Emma Kingham
PRAY for
JERUSALEM
Psalm 122 was a song used by pilgrims
travelling to Jerusalem from the time of King
David onwards, describing their anticipation of
worshipping together in Jerusalem at God’s
Temple. The Psalmist also tells them to pray
for Jerusalem and for peace within its walls.
Prayer Lift
Just a reminder that Prayer lift is in recess
whilst the Contagious Christianity series is
on a Monday night. We look forward to
meeting with you again 7.30pm Monday,
7 April.
Prayer Chain
For urgent and pressing prayer requests
be sure to use our Prayer Chain ministry.
All prayer requests are held in strict
confidence.
Maureen Cook leads ‘Pray Jerusalem,’ a small
group who gather fortnightly to pray in
Maureen Park is the coordinator of our
obedience to this command of God, asking the Prayer Chain and can be contacted
Lord to bring his Shalom peace to Jerusalem, to on 8263 2764.
the people who live there and the Jews
throughout the world.
Prayer News
As this group pray for the peace of Jerusalem,
they are asking the Lord to
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Restore the land of Israel
Redeem the Jewish people and
Return for His people through the
revelation of our Messiah,
Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace.
This group also prays for the people caught up
in the Middle East conflict, whether they are
Jewish, Muslim or Christian, for we are all
God’s children and this affects each and every
one of us. Rather than focussing on
and praying against something bad,
they pray for God to bless His
people, which has always been part
of God’s redemptive plan, right
from the beginning of time.
We know Jesus’ heart ached for Jerusalem, and
that the Apostle Paul also longed for the Jews
to know God’s salvation (Romans 10:1), so if
these words strike a chord in your heart too,
please consider joining this prayer group. They
meet on alternate Wednesdays, 2.00 pm to
3.00 pm. Please contact Maureen Cook
through the church office on 8397 9400.
Healing Prayer — By appointment only,
Wednesday mornings. Please call Ann Hey
or the church office to book a time.
Pray for the Dalits of India – Tuesday,
April 15. Normally the 3rd Tuesday of the
month, 7-8pm in the Prayer Room.
Family News
Condolences
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the
families of Kimani & Jane Nganga, Cobus &
Ali van der Merwe, Kim & Phil Davids and
Janice McShane whom have all recently
lost loved ones. May you know God’s
peace during this difficult time.
Pastoral Care
Do you have a pastoral care need? Please
phone/SMS 0405 329 540 (if you attend
our morning services) or 0404 262 970 (if
you attend our evening services). For
further information or assistance please
contact Ann Hey, Leader of Pastoral Care,
8397 9400.
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Welcome Home!
Sean and Jan Boucher and their girls, Georgina and Clarissa, have recently returned to
Adelaide and their Clovercrest family after spending many years serving in missions with WEC
in South East Asia and more recently in Sydney.
Firstly we'd like to say...
thanks to everyone who has welcomed us back to Adelaide.
We have enjoyed the positive vibe here at Clovercrest and
the opportunities to get to know you. The girls have loved
KNO & Ignite, Sean has revelled in the chance to lead a
'Contagious Christians' group and Jan is enjoying the worship
services and is looking forward to beginning Kids Hope
mentoring next term.
Jan is continuing her ministry with WEC this year, and has
recently been voted in to the WEC Australian Leadership
Team. As the rest of the leadership team are based in
Sydney, good communication and regular travel will be
essential in her role. One of Jan's first projects has been a
complete revamp of WEC Australia's Member care systems
which form the basis for the care of 150 missionaries in
Australia and overseas.
Sean has appreciated the chance to re-enter the paid
employment realm this year and the interactions it leads to
with people of many backgrounds. He's also continuing to
actively volunteer with WEC as webmaster and content
creator for all their online presences.
God has provided greatly for us in this transition and over
the last 16 years of missions ministry and we're thankful to
Him as well as to you for your ongoing support as we
continue our journey of following Him.
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Nipapanha Visit 2014
Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April.
As this is a long weekend it will be an opportunity for individuals and families to celebrate
Easter and undertake a small service project with the community without jeopardising
annual leave. Family discounts available.
Further info about this visit including family discount will be available in church foyer, or
contact David Girvan on 8264 2115.
Please note: Registrations close 6 April.
TO ALL OUR CHERISHED
MATURE LADIES
If you are over 70 years old or are
celebrating your 70th birthday in 2014,
please give your name, address and phone
number to the front office or pop a note into
the "D" pigeon hole addressed to Val D'Arcy.
Our Women's ministry have a special event
planned just for
you later on in the
year but help us
out, we don't want
to guess whether
you are old enough
to be eligible!
Thursday, 10 March
‘The Pryer’s on the Fleurieu’
Be here at 9am ready to board
the Bus!
Includes Morning
tea and BBQ Lunch
and concert! Great
Value! Great Fun!
Cost $30.
Contact David &
Yvonne Armstrong
for more details on 8281 7878.
Please book either at 50+ or at the
Reception desk after the Sunday morning
services.
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Maxine’s
Moments
Friday, 11 April, 6.30 - 8.30pm
In Kids Church this term we have been
following the life of Paul who was a “contagious
Christian”! At the end of our teaching, the week
we covered Paul’s encounter with God on the
road when he was struck by light, I said to the
kids, “Now we’ll have to wait til next week to
hear what Paul does next!”
In a room of silence, one boy with frustration in
his voice, said out loud “Oh, what!” Every
teacher wants to hear that kind of enthusiasm
for what is being taught but more than that my
heart did a massive leap at the enthusiasm for
God’s Word that young boy shared!
The good news is that I told them they could
read the next part of the story for themselves in
Acts. If only we were all that excited about
God’s word.
Kids Church will be on break for Sunday 13 and 20 April
and resume again 27 April.
Boost will run both Sundays of the holidays and on Good
in the service with their families.
KNO & Xchange will resume Friday 2 May
mainly music finishes for the term on Tuesday 8 April and
Thursday 10 April with a fantastic Easter theme day!
mainly music starts again Tuesday 29 April and Thursday 1
May
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Want to go on
camp with Maxine?
Come along and let’s have some fun
together! Camp forms available at
reception.
Growing Together in
Marriage Weekend
April 4-6 at Lyndoch Hill.
Growing Together in Marriage, SA—making
good marriages better
Marriage is a journey...
The best may yet lie ahead
A Growing Together in Marriage weekend is a
great opportunity to take time out to focus on
each other; celebrate the positives in your
relationship; refresh the sense of romance
between you; and enrich your marriage, no
matter how long you have been together.
Be quick to register for the first weekend of
2014. Please contact Steve & Val D'Arcy for
more information 0402 983 154. To find out
more visit: www.gtimsa.org.au
In Term 2 we will cover the 0-6 age group
starting Thursday 15 May through to
Thursday 19 June – 6 weeks of positive,
practical and fun sharing on how to be great
parents. $45 per person includes a manual
and supper.
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Recovery
Services
Sunday afternoons 1pm
An informal time of worship for anyone
battling life-controlling addictions. We are
now meeting in the Church Multi-Purpose
Room each week for a light lunch before the
service. Contact Pathway Community Centre
on 8395 1881 for more details.
Pathway
MONSTER Garage Sale
Saturday 5 April, 8am - 1pm
At our shopping centre where Treasured
Designs will be open. Come and get some
bargains.
If you would like to help us on the day, please
contact Val D'Arcy on 0402 983 154.
The Garden Guys
Our Recovery gardeners are getting to work
each week! So we are in need of donations of
gardening tools – brooms, rakes, spades,
shovels, forks, picks, secateurs etc and power
tools in good working order.
More Work Wanted!
Pathway Community Centre can offer a whole
variety of services. These include food
Would you like to join our regular list of
hampers, clothing vouchers for Treasured
garden maintenance jobs, domestic or
Designs, personal counselling, financial
business. We can come 2-4 weekly to do your
counselling, The Tea Table and Recovery.
lawns, edges, weeding and trimming. At this
stage we are available to work Wednesdays
only but will expand this to Fridays as demand
warrants it. Prices quoted per job. Ring
Pathway office on 8395 1881 for further
enquires or to make a booking.
will open on the first Sunday of each month
starting from 6 April, from 11.00am 12.30pm. If you don't have the opportunity to
visit us during the week, come and see us
then.
Pathway Community
Centre & Treasured
Designs
HELP!
We are in need of some assistance in writing
grant applications. I know that we have some
expertise in our Church – Would you be
willing to help? See John Flack or Jen Ezard.
Community Care
Thanks to those who have included us in their
grocery shopping weekly. If you think of us we
really do need: margarine or butter, toiletries
- shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, etc..
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Leadership
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Good News...
One day last week, my husband Chris and I were talking about how our day at work had been.
I was excited to tell him that I got to do one of my favourite parts of the job – contacting a
charity to let them know that Clovercrest had a large donation to give them, proceeds of the
Christmas Appeal Offering.
I said to Chris that even though I did not raise the money myself, it is a privilege being the
bearer of good news, and hearing the excitement and gratitude from the recipient.
Chris thought about this, then commented that this is the same privilege we have as
Christians, to tell people the ‘Good News’ of the gospel, that Jesus Christ redeems us, restores
us and gives us eternal life with Him.
Even though it is Jesus who has paid the price in full, He has given us the joy of telling people
on His behalf that this gift of forgiveness and
friendship is free for them to receive and will
transform their lives. This is exciting!
This has been a new and refreshing way of looking
at evangelism for Chris & I, especially as we are
doing the Contagious Christianity course, and we
pray you find encouragement from this too.
Have a great month,
Becc Van Roy
Finance News
New Bank
Details
General Offerings
Clovercrest Baptist Church
Inc. Cheque Account
BSB 704 922
Account No. 100014517
Pathway Community Centre
BSB: 704 922
Account No: 100014519
BFS Building Fund Gifts &
Pledges
Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc.
BSB 704-922
Account No. 100013517
Please include your Pledge ID
number in the reference.
“Honour the Lord with your wealth, the first fruits of all your crops” Proverbs 3:9
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Upcoming Events
See inside for more details
 Ignite - Split Night
Friday 4 April, 7.30pm
 Pray for the Dalits
Tuesday 15 April, 7pm
 Ignite - Life Groups
Sunday 6 April, 4- 6pm
 Ignite - Go Carts
Friday 24 April
 Merge Youth Service
Sunday 6 April, 6pm
 Pray Jerusalem
Wednesday 26 April, 2.00pm
 Pray Jerusalem
Wednesday 9 April, 2.00pm
 mainly music - Term 2
Resumes Tues 29 April & Thur 1 May
 50+ Bus Trip
Thursday 10 April, 9am
 KNO & Xchange - Term 2
Resumes Friday 2 May
 KNO & Xchange
Friday 11 April, 6.30pm
 TiBS - Gorge Wildlife Park
Saturday 12 April, leaving from
Clovercrest 10.00am
Daylight Saving Ends!
 Oasis - Progressive Meal
Saturday, 12 April
Don’t get caught out in the wrong
time zone!
 Boost
Sunday 13 & 20 April, 9:30am
Clocks are officially
turned back 1 hour
2am on 6 April.
Please don’t wait up
till 2am or you’ll sleep
in and not make it to church!
Pathway Community Centre
www.clovercrest.com.au
2 Famechon Crescent, Modbury North 5092
[email protected]
Clovercrest Baptist Church
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm Ph: 8397 9400
Shop 1, 249 Milne Rd, Modbury North 5092
Mon Fri, 9am-5pm. Ph: 8395 1881
Treasured Designs Op Shop
Shop 2, 249 Milne Rd , Modbury North 5092
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 3pm Ph 8396 3902
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