12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst.

16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

All restrictions have been lifted for our fully vaccinated service.

· Booking will not be required for the Morning service.

· Children will join in with the parents in the church building before heading out for kids church after the kids talk

· Morning tea is back, so please stay for fellowship after the service

· Masks are not required, however you are free to wear a mask if you choose

· Please check-in and show your vaccination statues when you arrive

. Livestream of the 10:15am service will continue for those watching from home

Our evening service will continue to be for anyone, regardless of vaccination status. There is a capacity limit, so once capacity is reached in the church, you’ll be directed to the hall.

· Booking is still required from our website

· Please check-in when you arrive

· Masks are still required indoors

Our kids church ministry is one of the vital ministries of our church. We are very thankful to God for the children He brings along, for the parents who disciple their children and for the teachers who teach and love all our little ones. In preparation for 2022, we are putting the call out for any of you who are interested in joining the team and serving our children. Come along to our info session. If you would like more information, please speak to Ian Jones.

Join us for a special skincare workshop! We'll create lip balm and a moisturising cream using natural ingredients. Perfect for gifts or to keep for yourself. We'll also be hearing from the Bible about Christmas and enjoying a light supper together. Suitable for women of all ages and high-school aged girls.

Date: Saturday 4th Dec 2021 7:00PM - 9:30PM

Place: Church Hall

Cost: $25/person

Book: via Linktree below

This event is for fully vaccinated people.

All seniors, retirees and others who are free on Wednesday 8th Dec are warmly invited to join us for Seniors Carols and morning tea. Friends are very welcome. RSVP to Malini by Sunday 5th Dec for catering purposes. Given the current restrictions, to maximise the number of attendees this event is for fully vaccinated people. Attendees are kindly requested to bring proof of vaccination.

You can start inviting your family and friends to our Christmas celebration:

Carols Services - 19th Dec 10:15am and 5pm

Christmas Day Service - 25th Dec 9:30am

The Engage Leaders Conference is happening in person at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre. It is for anyone wishing to further be equipped to faithfully engage, handle and teach God’s Word. It is for everyone, but those involved as the kids church teachers, youth leaders, Growth Group leaders, and mentors are strongly encouraged to attend.

The heart of Engage are the strand groups, which you progress through each year you return. They are:

Strand 1 - Exegesis (NT)

Strand 2 - Biblical Theology (OT)

Strand 3 - Systematic Theology

Strand 4 - Christian Ethics

Strand 5 - Teaching a whole book of the Bible.

Date: 27-30th Jan 2022

Speaker: David Cook will speak on the book of Judges

Website: www.engageleadersconference.com

Registration: See the linktree below, early bird prices closes 5th Dec

One of the best ways to enjoy the blessings of Christian fellowship in our church is to be part of a Growth Group. It is especially true with our current lockdown situation, where our Growth Groups are still able to meet weekly to pray, study God’s Word and share our lives. If you would like to join one, you can let us know by filling in the online form in our church website or Linktree.

This is a site for you to bookmark, it will contain all the links to our current and upcoming events, booking for church services, and Zoom links for the ministries of our church, such as our weekly prayer meetings, and online services. http://linktr.ee/surrhillspc

a. Easy English Classes - contact Jennie Jones

b. Mainly Music - Thurs 10:30am - contact Dawn Millsteed

c. YOSHi - Fri 7:30pm - contact Oli Blythe

d. Kids Church - Sunday 10:15am - contact Ian Jones

e. Prayer Meeting - Sun 9am via Zoom Link is in the Linktree.

g. Growth Groups - various times - register to our church website.

New here? We would love to get to know you and be able to welcome you further. To help us out, we encourage you to fill out our connections form (tinyurl.com/shpvisitor) and we’ll be in touch soon.

It is important that we continue to be generous with all that God has given us. This time calls for generosity with our neighbours, those in need, and we want to continue to be generous towards the work of the gospel. If you are not already giving electronically, you can find the details below.

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,

27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.

28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.

30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.

31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."

34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"

35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.

36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month.

37 For nothing is impossible with God."

38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.

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