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INNERLIFE WEEKLY PROGRAM—TWENTY 16// Senior Pastors –Peter and Sonia Thomas www.innerlife.com.au SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES Morning Service: Worship, Holy Communion, Teaching
10:00am
5.45pm 6.00pm
After Church Fellowship: DiCaprio’s Rest, Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine
YOUTH ROOM EVERY WED/SUN HOME BIBLE STUDIES EVERY WED
8.00pm 8:00pm
Counselling Available by appointment Please call Exec. Secretary Susan Thompson On 9335 6309
MINISTRY GROUP Bible College Youth Ministry 18-25’s Fellowships Founder's Joshua’s for Men Founder’s Luke 8 for Women Grades 5 & 6 Youth I-Kids Program (for children) Couples Fellowship Men’s Fellowships Women’s Fellships/Embrace Conference Young Marrieds New Blessings-New Ladies over 40 26+ Fellowship
RESURRECTION SUNDAY APRIL 3RD 2016 WEEKLY DEVOTION—BY PS. SONIA THOMAS
Creche and I Kids Program for Primary School Kids from 7/2/16
Evening Service: BAPTISMS Prayer, Praise Worship, Message
INNERLIFE NEWS
CONTACT PERSON See Principal Neil Thomas & Grace / Erika Hermez See Ps. Paul Cardillo See Michael Brancatisano See Rick Ranno/Chris Watson See Jennie Tenené See Anne Zugan See Anne Zugan See Andrew and Leonie Shaw See Rick Ranno See Ps. Sonia Thomas See John or Rachel Touma See Sonia Navarro and Sue Murphy Rick /Victoria Ranno, Sebastian/Theresa Barresi Pierre Awad and Serrah So
LIFTED UP FROM THE PIT “He plucked me up from the pit of confusion, even out of the quicksand; He placed my feet upon the rock and established my steps.” Psalm 40:2 Have you ever felt like you are in a pit? It could be the pit of anger, the pit of pain or the pit of regret. Well you’re not alone. Sometimes it’s the pit of confusion and you’re swamped in procrastination, not sure what to do. There are many people who have felt the same way in the bible. They felt abandoned, rejected or alone. Those feelings were just feelings, not the reality of God. God always made a way for them and He has made a way for you! There’s no pit too deep for God’s hand to reach. Corrie Ten Boom, Holocaust survivor said, “There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.” No matter what has happened to you, God can reach and heal you from any pit effect. No matter how deep your trouble is or has been, only Jesus can pull you out! God made Christ rise from the dead so that His life could raise you up out of shame, illness, pain, or tragedy. No one is immune from trouble or hardship. Jesus said, “ In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Storms will come and go. You can’t control what goes on around or outside you. But you can control what happens in you! You must never let go of God. God will never go and leave us, but sometimes we let go of Him and don’t sense His presence. When we find ourselves having a pit experience, all we need to is call out on the Lord for His help and He will come and raise us up then He will set our feet on high and safe ground again. How does He do this? By securing you again in the incredible love of Christ. Jesus is the Rock of Ages. God turns out hearts to the Rock and firmly plants our feet to walk safely again. We need to read and hold onto the promises of God when we find ourselves in a pit. Get the mighty Word of God out and start speaking life over yourself or the person who finds themselves in a pit! His Word is a strong rope and can pull us out of anything. Out of the wreck you and I can rise every time! Let the Word of God wash over you and cleanse all trace of the miry dirt then keep walking forward beloved in Jesus Name! © Ps. Sonia Thomas Senior Pastors Peter and Sonia Thomas 53 Catalina Drive, Tullamarine Vic. Australia 3043 Ph: 9335 6309 NEW WEBPAGE www.innerlife.com.au
INNERLIFE NEWS Around 50 men attended Joshua’s on Monday the 2st March, along with Senior Pastor Peter. Hans Rietenbach shared his testimony of coming to Christ, and his early history of coming from Germany with his family as migrants. He also shared about the early days of coming to this ministry and meeting his wife Yvonne, (whom was also a Bible College student). They went to most of the field work staying in Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tonga, and New Zealand…praying all the way. Hans also shared some very personal times about their son as well. Giving glory to God for His love and care for them. Reports from the Solomon Islands were read out by Rick. Jonathan and Jenny Edwards shared how Lara was on the improve after fever. Also that there were new students coming to Bible college, and that things were moving ahead. Jonathan shared about running business, college and outreach to areas around them. They are hoping to get the very large church building completed as soon as possible. Thank you to all who are praying and supporting them in Solomon Islands. Report was shared from Tim in Santo read out by Chris. “Hi I am teaching in Bible College, preaching and running crusades. Working in maintenance and some construction around the property. Farming goats, and harvesting crops and vegetables. On weekends visit areas around Santo preaching in services/crusades. Thank you for the prayer & support. Pray as I reach out to the local Chinese people here.” Report from Adem in New Zealand was also shared: “The work is just growing in all areas throughout, from the youth to the couples, even the Bible College numbers. Over 110 to the services in the evening and mornings for the church. 25 souls baptised this year all ready. Work started on the new building for church and college. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, and given, and come, to the NZ work.” Ps Peter shared about the completed water well in Vanuatu at Touma property. Also the Uganda appeal to make some new toilet wells for the orphans was to be the evening’s fund raiser. He noted that several of the orphans now go to local High School. Several people left on Monday after Resurrection Sunday to go to Africa…new Bible College location and Fellowships. Ps. Peter thanked everyone for their generosity to the widow and orphans. Chris shared the message of Widows and Orphans. James 1:27 says we should visit them. He shared the vision of Dr Thomas through his early fostered years as a child and how NTM Ministry majors on travelling overseas to take this gospel to all widows and orphans. John 14:18 Jesus says to us that He will not leave us as orphans… sending the Holy Spirit to comfort and the Father in Heaven is aware of each one. The blessing that is sown into others lives, makes it pleasing for us to help others.. May all the men who attended be encouraged. … God bless. Ps. David Bone
WHAT’S HAPPENING WELCOME TO INNERLIFE CHURCH TRAVELLING IN AFRICA-PLEASE PRAY FOR Ps. Peter, Vas Stavrou, Peggy Lawrence, Mario and Michael DiNatale and Ellie Lawler visiting Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. Back April 9th. EMBRACE 2016 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE SAT MAY 21 2016 7 WEEKS TO GO! Tremendous day planned! Be sure to get your friends and family to come along. $100pp. (Non-Innerlife guests $80 up until May 19th) Register and pay securely online www.innerlife.com.au All enquiries see Ps. Sonia or email [email protected] PRAYER MEETING– TUES 12th APRIL 8PM LUKE 8– MON 15TH APRIL MANTRA 7:30PM, see Ps. Jennie for info TEACHING NIGHT-RAISING PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN SAT 23rd APRIL 8PM in Clubroom with Senior Pastors Anyone 18 years and over welcome see Andrew and Leonie for more details. UGANDAN FUNDRAISER NOVA MOVIE NIGHT: TUES MAY 3RD Enjoy a movie and raise funds $30 cash only per ticket. Movie is at Nova Cinema Carlton starting between 8:30pm-9:30pm. Invite your friends! Please book and pay by cash only with Johanne or Sarah Barresi. See Johanne Di Natale for more info Ph: 0400 590 422 or [email protected] COUPLES RETREAT AWAY WITH SENIOR PASTORS PETER AND SONIA THOMAS– 7PM FRI 12TH – 2PM SAT 13TH AUG. www.elkanahmarysville.org.au Flyer avail with all info. See Andrew and Leonie Shaw. $215 per couple including all meals. Deposit $50 due April 24th. Great weekend to invest in.
COLLEGE RETREAT FRI 15-17TH ANGLESEA CAMP WILKIN -NEW WEBSITE :www.innerlife.com.au See Newsletter online and so much more. Share the site with your friends and family. Also new neilthomasministries.com site will be launched. -CD’S OF PREACHING MESSAGES– Stay in touch with God’s Word. ORDER IN FOYER OR DOWNLOAD NEW INNERLIFE CHURCH APP TO LISTEN TO RECENT MESSAGES. NEWSLETTER REPORTS: Share your good news with the whole Church! Email reports and pictures please to [email protected]
10:00am
5.45pm 6.00pm
After Church Fellowship: DiCaprio’s Rest, Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine
YOUTH ROOM EVERY WED/SUN HOME BIBLE STUDIES EVERY WED
8.00pm 8:00pm
Counselling Available by appointment Please call Exec. Secretary Susan Thompson On 9335 6309
MINISTRY GROUP Bible College Youth Ministry 18-25’s Fellowships Founder's Joshua’s for Men Founder’s Luke 8 for Women Grades 5 & 6 Youth I-Kids Program (for children) Couples Fellowship Men’s Fellowships Women’s Fellships/Embrace Conference Young Marrieds New Blessings-New Ladies over 40 26+ Fellowship
RESURRECTION SUNDAY APRIL 3RD 2016 WEEKLY DEVOTION—BY PS. SONIA THOMAS
Creche and I Kids Program for Primary School Kids from 7/2/16
Evening Service: BAPTISMS Prayer, Praise Worship, Message
INNERLIFE NEWS
CONTACT PERSON See Principal Neil Thomas & Grace / Erika Hermez See Ps. Paul Cardillo See Michael Brancatisano See Rick Ranno/Chris Watson See Jennie Tenené See Anne Zugan See Anne Zugan See Andrew and Leonie Shaw See Rick Ranno See Ps. Sonia Thomas See John or Rachel Touma See Sonia Navarro and Sue Murphy Rick /Victoria Ranno, Sebastian/Theresa Barresi Pierre Awad and Serrah So
LIFTED UP FROM THE PIT “He plucked me up from the pit of confusion, even out of the quicksand; He placed my feet upon the rock and established my steps.” Psalm 40:2 Have you ever felt like you are in a pit? It could be the pit of anger, the pit of pain or the pit of regret. Well you’re not alone. Sometimes it’s the pit of confusion and you’re swamped in procrastination, not sure what to do. There are many people who have felt the same way in the bible. They felt abandoned, rejected or alone. Those feelings were just feelings, not the reality of God. God always made a way for them and He has made a way for you! There’s no pit too deep for God’s hand to reach. Corrie Ten Boom, Holocaust survivor said, “There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.” No matter what has happened to you, God can reach and heal you from any pit effect. No matter how deep your trouble is or has been, only Jesus can pull you out! God made Christ rise from the dead so that His life could raise you up out of shame, illness, pain, or tragedy. No one is immune from trouble or hardship. Jesus said, “ In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Storms will come and go. You can’t control what goes on around or outside you. But you can control what happens in you! You must never let go of God. God will never go and leave us, but sometimes we let go of Him and don’t sense His presence. When we find ourselves having a pit experience, all we need to is call out on the Lord for His help and He will come and raise us up then He will set our feet on high and safe ground again. How does He do this? By securing you again in the incredible love of Christ. Jesus is the Rock of Ages. God turns out hearts to the Rock and firmly plants our feet to walk safely again. We need to read and hold onto the promises of God when we find ourselves in a pit. Get the mighty Word of God out and start speaking life over yourself or the person who finds themselves in a pit! His Word is a strong rope and can pull us out of anything. Out of the wreck you and I can rise every time! Let the Word of God wash over you and cleanse all trace of the miry dirt then keep walking forward beloved in Jesus Name! © Ps. Sonia Thomas Senior Pastors Peter and Sonia Thomas 53 Catalina Drive, Tullamarine Vic. Australia 3043 Ph: 9335 6309 NEW WEBPAGE www.innerlife.com.au
INNERLIFE NEWS Around 50 men attended Joshua’s on Monday the 2st March, along with Senior Pastor Peter. Hans Rietenbach shared his testimony of coming to Christ, and his early history of coming from Germany with his family as migrants. He also shared about the early days of coming to this ministry and meeting his wife Yvonne, (whom was also a Bible College student). They went to most of the field work staying in Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Tonga, and New Zealand…praying all the way. Hans also shared some very personal times about their son as well. Giving glory to God for His love and care for them. Reports from the Solomon Islands were read out by Rick. Jonathan and Jenny Edwards shared how Lara was on the improve after fever. Also that there were new students coming to Bible college, and that things were moving ahead. Jonathan shared about running business, college and outreach to areas around them. They are hoping to get the very large church building completed as soon as possible. Thank you to all who are praying and supporting them in Solomon Islands. Report was shared from Tim in Santo read out by Chris. “Hi I am teaching in Bible College, preaching and running crusades. Working in maintenance and some construction around the property. Farming goats, and harvesting crops and vegetables. On weekends visit areas around Santo preaching in services/crusades. Thank you for the prayer & support. Pray as I reach out to the local Chinese people here.” Report from Adem in New Zealand was also shared: “The work is just growing in all areas throughout, from the youth to the couples, even the Bible College numbers. Over 110 to the services in the evening and mornings for the church. 25 souls baptised this year all ready. Work started on the new building for church and college. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, and given, and come, to the NZ work.” Ps Peter shared about the completed water well in Vanuatu at Touma property. Also the Uganda appeal to make some new toilet wells for the orphans was to be the evening’s fund raiser. He noted that several of the orphans now go to local High School. Several people left on Monday after Resurrection Sunday to go to Africa…new Bible College location and Fellowships. Ps. Peter thanked everyone for their generosity to the widow and orphans. Chris shared the message of Widows and Orphans. James 1:27 says we should visit them. He shared the vision of Dr Thomas through his early fostered years as a child and how NTM Ministry majors on travelling overseas to take this gospel to all widows and orphans. John 14:18 Jesus says to us that He will not leave us as orphans… sending the Holy Spirit to comfort and the Father in Heaven is aware of each one. The blessing that is sown into others lives, makes it pleasing for us to help others.. May all the men who attended be encouraged. … God bless. Ps. David Bone
WHAT’S HAPPENING WELCOME TO INNERLIFE CHURCH TRAVELLING IN AFRICA-PLEASE PRAY FOR Ps. Peter, Vas Stavrou, Peggy Lawrence, Mario and Michael DiNatale and Ellie Lawler visiting Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. Back April 9th. EMBRACE 2016 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE SAT MAY 21 2016 7 WEEKS TO GO! Tremendous day planned! Be sure to get your friends and family to come along. $100pp. (Non-Innerlife guests $80 up until May 19th) Register and pay securely online www.innerlife.com.au All enquiries see Ps. Sonia or email [email protected] PRAYER MEETING– TUES 12th APRIL 8PM LUKE 8– MON 15TH APRIL MANTRA 7:30PM, see Ps. Jennie for info TEACHING NIGHT-RAISING PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN SAT 23rd APRIL 8PM in Clubroom with Senior Pastors Anyone 18 years and over welcome see Andrew and Leonie for more details. UGANDAN FUNDRAISER NOVA MOVIE NIGHT: TUES MAY 3RD Enjoy a movie and raise funds $30 cash only per ticket. Movie is at Nova Cinema Carlton starting between 8:30pm-9:30pm. Invite your friends! Please book and pay by cash only with Johanne or Sarah Barresi. See Johanne Di Natale for more info Ph: 0400 590 422 or [email protected] COUPLES RETREAT AWAY WITH SENIOR PASTORS PETER AND SONIA THOMAS– 7PM FRI 12TH – 2PM SAT 13TH AUG. www.elkanahmarysville.org.au Flyer avail with all info. See Andrew and Leonie Shaw. $215 per couple including all meals. Deposit $50 due April 24th. Great weekend to invest in.
COLLEGE RETREAT FRI 15-17TH ANGLESEA CAMP WILKIN -NEW WEBSITE :www.innerlife.com.au See Newsletter online and so much more. Share the site with your friends and family. Also new neilthomasministries.com site will be launched. -CD’S OF PREACHING MESSAGES– Stay in touch with God’s Word. ORDER IN FOYER OR DOWNLOAD NEW INNERLIFE CHURCH APP TO LISTEN TO RECENT MESSAGES. NEWSLETTER REPORTS: Share your good news with the whole Church! Email reports and pictures please to [email protected]
