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October 3, 2010

The incredible power of God’s Word

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Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn
Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander
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I can remember in my very early Bible college days, how that a love for the Word
of God begin to develop within my own life. I had one particular instructor, Kelsey
Griffin, who really turned me on to the power of the Word of God.
I can remember sitting up night and night and poring over Scripture and cross-
referencing different areas in Scripture with a Dugan Bible that I had purchased
from Bro. Griffin for $20. Over the years, it has been marked up and has become
a very valuable treasure to me.
But there is one instance that I can remember quite well in my junior year that hap-
pened to me. I do not classify it as a vision or a dream but I certainly do feel as if
the Lord has used this over the years to help me. Generally, I would always try to
go to bed around 1 A.M. and when I finished studying for the night, I would leave
that Bible open on my desk. Late one night, went back into the kitchen, and I just
looked over in the direction of my desk.
It appeared to me as if a light flicker, just a little spark of fire, begin to dance on
the open pages of that Dugan Bible. The fire grew until, as it gained momentum,
the whole room began to be filled with a powerful light. It grew and grew until dark-
ness was absolutely overcome.
I still hold that thought in my life. I still understand the incredible power of God’s
Word. I still believe that there are things in His Word that will come to pass in the
course of time if we can pursue them with an intensity that is unparalleled to any
other pursuit in our lives. Author Unknown
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Fawthrop Community Centre Hood St, Portland
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9.30am Prayer meeting ….please join us!
S t u d y G r o u p s
10am Service: Enjoy a time of Praise & Worship,
communion, and then a message from Ron Carlson. Solid Foundations NURTURE (Ladies study)
Please stay after the service for a cuppa and morning tea. A Bible Study for new Christians NEW Heywood group
Tuesday evenings 7.30pm. starting next week
during the message.. See Ps Shane for details . See Wendy Huegill 5527 1451
Home Groups
Kindling Kids OTHER Ladies groups:
@ the Fawthrop Ctr:
Other mid-week groups run at various Tuesday afternoons 1pm
(Pre-school) times and locations for all ages inc & Wednesday 5pm
Primary School program Youth. If you are not in a group yet, See Glenda W: 0407537751
YOUNG GUNS contact Ps Shane 0417509516
Children leave from church after
communion and return at 11.30am . Study for Year 7—9 youth
Ladies Studies—Please note venue address changes:
Nurture Wed Arvo: Lisa Hein’s new address: 115 Must St
Sunday October 17th Marni’s Tuesday Arvo: Marni’s new address: 17 Percy St
10am
Including a baptism service and
fellowship lunch afterwards.
Activities for kids
A great opportunity to bring a
friend.

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Fawthrop Centre W[lk’n’Pr[y
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Dinner provided Fawthrop Lagoon
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