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The body of Christ works together, each part supplying for without support of those at home, and those business who assist with practical needs of the ministry we would be unfruitful. JESUS CARES is a community of people who give of themselves to reach out to the lost, homeless and hurting people of our city with The Good News of Jesus, who give their time and energy and finances in the service of the Lord. Would you like to help? Please pray for us - tell a friend about what we do. We depend on the spiritual resources of many wonderful people who back us in prayer as well as words of encouragement, care, and of course with financial and other resources. ...............................................................................................................
Volunteers Fellowship Night JESUS CARES Centre 17 Maxim Street West Ryde 2114 Begins 5.30pm - 8.00pm
ALL WELCOME - bbq provided. Held every quarterly it is a great opportunity to meet and fellowship with other volunteers, families and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. A volunteer is honored at each gathering. We do this by giving of a gift voucher or present. There will be testimonies, praise & worship followed by prayer. RSVP
NEXT DATE Sunday April 20th 2008
Contact: William (Bill) Lemon Coordinator 0401 972 552 |
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You can be a part of Jesus Cares
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EPHESIANS 4: 11. "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers....." 1 PETER 4: 10. "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others."
Our aim is for Christians to connect with the heart of God and his people through this unique ministry. If you would like to become involved, there is something in Jesus Cares you can do. We need volunteers in the following areas:
THOSE WHO WISH TO SERVE ON FOOD VAN: When: Every Friday & Saturday Nights. Time : 9.00pm - 11.00pm
Destinations: Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Central Station.
All Volunteers Should Meet At 7.00pm To Help Prepare Food. JESUS CARES Ministry Center 17 Maxim Street West Ryde NSW 2114
BUS ROUTE & TRAIN TIMETABLE How To Get Here
501 Bus To West Ryde. (City-Victoria Rd-West Ryde) (Stops outside West Ryde railway station opp; Koorong Christian Bookshop)
Train To West Ryde Station North Shore/City via Redfern - Burwood - Strathfeild- Nth Strathfeild - Concord West -Rhodes - Meadowbank - West Ryde. (Catch trains @ either of these stations) Weekdays - Check Timetable Weekends - Check Time table
Important: If it is your first time we will pick you up at West Ryde bus stop or train station (opp; Koorong Christian Bookshop) Text or ring Bill of your arrival. 0401 972 552 If possible we can arrange transport to take you home at end of the night.
THOSE WHO CAN MINISTER ONE-ON-ONE: Who to: The poor, needy and homeless of our city. Where: JESUS CARES 3pm SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP MEETING FOR THE HOMELESS Cook & Phillip Park Child Daycare Centre Yurong Parkway, Wooloomooloo. City (behind PCYC next to basketball courts) THOSE WHO CAN ASSIST WITH: Music Ministry Sharing The Word / Preach Serving
We welcome Church / Youth groups (under 18 must be accompanied by adult) to experience ministering to the homeless. It is a great opportunity to find out your gifting. There is a bbq for our street friends on the last Sunday of each month @ 3pm. It is a great opportunity to build relationships with them. Then, of course we have what we call "front line ministry" on the streets of Sydney reaching out to drug addicts, prostitutes, the spiritually poor and needy with love and compassion as JESUS showed. Become a "Shepherd of the Streets" through Christ. "The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they say; 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners" But wisdom is proved her actions. MATTHEW 11: 19. Being involved with Jesus Cares can be contagious. We have great fellowship amongst the volunteers- a sense of belonging to something different. Jesus runs Jesus Cares Ministry-we firmly believe in the servanthood of Jesus. We try to do what He would do and go where He would go. Our hope is that every one has a sense of belonging in His Ministry. For more details:
CONTACT: William (Bill) Lemon JESUS CARES Co-ordinator. 17 Maxim Street West Ryde NSW 2114
Office Hrs Wed - Sat 9am - 4pm M : 0401 972 552 jesuscares@bigpond.com
other contacts: Chairman John Jones 0411 121 599 Executive Director Elwyn Chapman 0418 610 845 Director Blacktown John Crawford 0415 803 300 Volunteers needed for Op Shop Blacktown. Phone (02) 96217334
Characteristics of a Christian Volunteer
WILL TO WHAT IS NECESSARY What ever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man. COLOSSIANS 3: 23
TEAM PLAYER "then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself. PHILIPPIANS 2: 2-3
RELIABLE & ENTHUSIASTIC Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. ROMANS 12: 11
CHEERFUL GIVER Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 CORINTHIANS 9: 7
HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. ROMANS 8: 16
WILLING TO LEARN The tongue of the wise commends knowledge PROVERBS 15: 2
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