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December 2016—January 2017
Celebrating Jesus, culture and diversity
Reflections from Ola (lead pastor)
Music is good medicine for the soul – so the saying goes! One of the things we
love about Christmas is the music. Music makes Christmas special. The songs and
melodies we hear reminds us of the uniqueness of this time of year. The sheer
joy of celebrating the season through music captures the pleasant hope and
peace that makes the Christmas story ever new and beautiful. It is a story
celebrated with such diversity by people of different cultures and languages
It is fascinating that when Luke, a doctor, narrates his inspired and carefully
detailed account of the Christmas story some 2000 years ago, he tells of the
song of a teenage girl, a Jewish priest, some angels, and an old man. Each song,
the first Christmas playlist, unveils the heart of the Christmas story as they each
celebrate their joyful hope in Jesus-the God-Man who changed all of human
history.
Perhaps you have a favourite playlist for Christmas. As we reflect together
on the first Christmas playlist, may we sing with much joy and awe.
May these songs inspire in us a renewed heart of worship and gratitude as we
celebrate Jesus this Christmas
Enjoy , Ola
Do you have a favourite Christmas playlist or favourite carol?
Why not join the celebration and post a link to our Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/buildingcommunity) with #christmasplaylist
Share the joy with everyone!
Celebrating Jesus, culture & diversity
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Bible Talks in December
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Bible Talks in January @ 10AM
on Sundays @ 5PM except the last of the month (Exhale)
Bronwyn’s reflection on the 'Upside Down' series:
"One of the things that I've really appreciated learning
about in Breathe this year is the idea of the upside
down life, and the idea that we can turn society,
culture, and what is accepted as normal, upside
down. Leadership becomes about serving rather than
climbing a ladder. Our motivation to do this comes
from the love that Jesus has for us. In turning things
upside down, we become that love for everyone else.
I've found that really encouraging and inspiring."
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Is it
about being a 'good person'? Is there
more to it than this? These questions
led to many interesting discussions at
Breathe gatherings and in the coffee
shop afterwards
during the year!
This Christmas Breathe is focusing on showing hospitality to the friends and
neighbours we have connected with this year.
On Christmas Eve, The Pearsons are hosting a celebration lunch and dinner for
those in our local networks.
Some of us will also be serving our friends
in the parks at Mount Druitt & Parramatta
on Christmas Eve. The Vinnies Van team
will head out armed with love, Christmas
cheer, and donated Christmas puddings to
share around. We pray our presence and
small gift is a gentle reminder to those
doing it tough this Christmas that they
matter and they too can receive the good gift of Jesus along with us this
Christmas!
Recently Nicole drove past a building that had the following phrase painted on
its side "Expanding beyond what we know we can be".
Thankfully with Christ’s power at work in us that is indeed our reality, our
opportunity, our privilege. It is our prayer for Breathe in 2017 that we would be
expanding beyond what we already know we can be through, in and for Christ!
January 2017 "Let's Live!"
As the saying goes
"I'll live while I'm alive,
sleep when I'm dead".
What does it mean to
really live while we're
here walking planet
earth?
Perhaps some might
say it has to do with
living a successful life,
an extravagant life, others might say its being able to do whatever we want
whenever we want. What do you think?
Join the conversation this January 5pm Sundays @ Wentworth Point
UPSIDE DOWN experiences
At the end of our recent journey through Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi we had our own Upside Down multi-sensory experiences at different stations. It was an opportunity to reflect on what a life lived fully for Jesus looks like, and what a community of passionate followers of Jesus feels like.
‘Shine like stars’ God is at work in us, and through us, to make a difference in this world and fulfil his good purposes. What next step of obedience could he be calling each of us to make in our life in community with others? Are we willing to cooperate with God for that to happen?
‘Hospitality’
We were able to experience being the recipient of generous hospitality as well as being the one to be generous and hospitable to others—and to be thankful for each other and the food we shared together
‘Fragrant offering’ Celebrating communion reminded us of the greatest offering made—Jesus’ life for ours. What can our offering or sacrifice be in response to this crazy upside down love of God?
‘Find your rest and strength in God’ A guided mindfulness meditation and relaxation sequence helped relax body and mind, as we dwelt on who God is.
Crazy Hair at the CWPS fair
It was great to be part of the Concord West Public School Fair by offering
crazy hairdos. Thanks for getting involved Audrey, Cassandra, Kiran and
Louise. Looks like it was a lot of fun.
Parents were invited to come and join in the hype at Crosseyed for a
classic battle between themselves (The Originals) and their Teenagers
(Next Gen).
The night was fast paced, loud and exciting with plenty of thrills and spills
in a Minute-to-Win It style battle. By the end of the night The Originals
rose victorious. None the less everyone, including the Youth enjoyed the
night. We had a blast!
Family Feud at Crosseyed YG
Ride the Wall with the Joneses
The annual ‘Walk the Wall’ fundraising
event for International China Concern
was held in Sydney in September.
Approximately sixty people took part,
either walking from Wilson Park to the
Olympic Park ferry terminal and back or
riding bikes from Wilson Park to
Bicentennial Park and back, followed by
a sausage sizzle. The previous day and
night saw constant rain but by Saturday
morning it had cleared and, despite the wind, conditions were good for the
event.
Special thanks to the nine Baysiders who participated by walking or riding and to
the many that have generously supported ICC financially. Almost $1000 has
been collected from Baysiders.
With so many worthy causes vying
for attention and financial support,
Jim and Cas really appreciate this
outpouring of generous love
towards the huge task that faces
ICC as it seeks to provide love, hope
and opportunity to some of China’s
most vulnerable citizens.
Vinny and Melinda are
getting married very
soon on 14th January
And so were
Ayoola Odejayi and
Marcus Chandumal
Madeline Wellings
was dedicated in
November
Celebrations!
Bayside celebrates
another year of God’s
goodness and
faithfulness
Welcome to our new Bayside Partners
James Burton
Vinny Do
Dorothy Elliott
Marcia Graetz
Murray Graetz
Andrew Ho
Rhonda Lin
Ruby Parker
Nadeem Siraj
Kiran Nadeem
James Sinclair
Yana Tarasenko
KC Thor
Audrey Liau
Mario Tropea
Archie Viray
Joy Viray
Christina Viray
Mattthew Wellings
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Neale V in North Asia living amongst a Muslim
minority group. Keep in touch with him at
Bob and Chris Prouty helping families and groups of
friends discover for themselves what God is like and
how he wants them to live both locally and overseas
via the internet. Chris is also chaplain at Homebush
West Public School helping recent migrants connect
with the school and wider community.
Mick and Tammy Dunne and their children Jack, Mark
and Harry volunteering on board the Africa Mercy
hospital ship that provides free state-of-the-art medical
treatment to the forgotten poor in West and Central
Africa. Keep in touch with them at
Jonno and Heather Crane and their children Samuel,
Caleb, Hannah, Micah and Josiah living amongst the
Yao people in Mozambique. They’re connected with
Global Interaction.
Connecting with our city and world
Dave and Tash Brice serving in Uganda
Find out what they’re up to on their website
dash2uganda.wordpress.com
Sundays @ 10AM Concord West Public School
with KidZone (2 yrs to Year 5) and Crosseyed Sundays (Years 6-10
378 Concord Rd (IKEA end near Killoola Ave). Parking in Queen St
Contact Mark Falson 0423201261
Sundays @ 5PM Breathe (except last of the month)
Pulse Room 2, Pulse Function Centre
3 The Crescent Wentworth Point
Contact Melinda Cooper 0404063630
mainly music for pre-schoolers and carers
Thursdays 10-11.30am during school term
Newington Community Centre
Contact Rhonda Lin 0411712369
Crosseyed YG for everyone in Years 6-12
Friday nights 7-9pm during school term
59 Arthur St, Homebush West (enter from Fraser St)
Gold coin donation
Contact Tom Burton 0450625963
Scripture (SRE) in Schools KLAG (Kids Learning About God)
Tuesday morning @ Newington Public School during school term
Contact Amanda Faase 0432842866
Vinnies Van Run feeding the homeless in Parramatta and Penrith
4th Saturday of the month
Contact Kath Simmonds 98905850 or [email protected]
LifeGroups & Connect Groups
Contact Mark Falson 0423201261
Regular Happenings
Bayside Community Church is part of the NSW & ACT Baptist Association
Our Leadership Team
Lead Pastor Ola Odejayi
0414 299 474 [email protected]
AM Congregational Pastor Mark Falson
0423 201 261 [email protected]
Breathe Congregational Pastor Nicole Regan
0423 246 482 [email protected]
Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator Louise Bartlett
8765 8638 [email protected]
Youth Worker Tom Burton
0450 625 963 [email protected]
Communications/Admin Amanda Faase
0432 842 866 [email protected]
Our Contact Details web www.baysidecc.com.au email [email protected]
office/Arthur St Centre (ASC) 59 Arthur Street Homebush West 2140
phone 9029 3024 mail PO Box 338 Concord West 2138
www.facebook.com/buildingcommunity
Oversight Team Sanjay Chandumal • Daniel Debenedetti • Dan Lee •
Albert Tan • Tania Tsang
Our Giving October $15,850 YTD average $15,373
Monthly budget $16,600...Budget shortfall $12,274
Bayside Community Church Offering Account
BSB 704-922 Account No. 100001094
