Congregational Meeting 13th July 2014

Sunday Service - Elwood 6th July 2014

Sunday Service 12/01/2014

KidzTalk 02/12/12

KidzTalk at CPC 25/11/12

CPC 28.10.2012 - Kidz Talk

Caulfield-Elwood Presbyterian Church
Annual General Meeting 
Scheduled for the 
29th November 2012 (Thursday)
To be held at
Elwood Presbyterian Church at 7:00pm
All Members are Requested to take note.

Cancelled

Until Further Notice!

CPC Sunday Service 21/10/2012

Sunday Service at CPC 14/10/12

CPC Church Service 30/9/12

Kidz Talk in August

CPC Sept Roster

		Caulfield PC 11:15 am
Sept 2nd Holy Communion		Chairperson : Philip Chang KidzTalk : Annette Lam Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lydia Chang Bible Reader : Sam Lim Junior Class : Konsita Seta (Genesis 12:1-9;15) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
Sept 9th		Chairperson : Robert Belcher KidzTalk : Peter Cheng Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lillian Ong ; Bible Reader : Annette Lam Junior Class : Doris Lim (Genesis 13:1-14 ; 17:1-16) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
Sept 16th		Chairperson : Philip Chang KidzTalk : Chris Ellis Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lydia Chang ; Bible Reader : Michael Pang Junior Class : Michelle & Amelia Cheng (Genesis 18:1-15 ; 21:1-8) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
Sept 23rd		Chairperson : Sam Lim KidzTalk : Fred Lake Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Eunice/David Bible Reader : Annette Lam Junior Class : Amanda Cheah (Genesis 24 ; 25:19-26) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
Sept 30th		Chairperson : Sam Lim KidzTalk : Sam Lim Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lillian Ong Bible Reader : Annette Lam Junior Class : Konsita Seta (Genesis 37 & 39) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
		Sunday School Memory verse: Genesis 15:6 (5,6,7), Genesis 28:14b (8,9)

CPC August 2012

		Caulfield PC 11:15 am
August 5th Holy Communion		Chairperson : Elder Robert Belcher KidzTalk : Annette Lam Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Amanda Cheah Bible Reader : Sam Lim Junior Class : Konsita (Genesis 1) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
August 12th		Chairperson : Ps. Phillip Chang KidzTalk : Peter Cheng Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lydia Chang ; Bible Reader : Michael Pang Junior Class : Doris & Amelia (Genesis 2) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
August 19th		Chairperson : Elder Sam Lim KidzTalk : Chris Ellis Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Eunice/David ; Bible Reader : Annette Lam Junior Class : Michelle Cheng (Genesis 3-4) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
August 26th		Chairperson : Elder Sam Lim KidzTalk :Fred Lake Pianist : Rebecca Lim Usher : Lillian Ong Bible Reader : Rebecca Lim Junior Class : Amanda Cheah (Genesis 6-9) Senior Class : Ps. Bagoes Seta
		Sunday School Memory verse : Genesis 1:31a (1,2), 2 Timothy 1:9b (3,4)

EPC Roster July

Elwood P/C                Sunday Bible reading                                 Kids’ Church roster

1^st        July 2012        Elizabeth FOO                                               Ron ROYECA

8^th        July                 Noel ROYECA                                     Alex DUMANGAS

15^th      July                 Will BELCHER                                                Elizabeth FOO          

22^nd     July                 King GOLDBERG                                Elizabeth FOO

29^th      July                 Matthew BARNETT                           Fred LAKE

5^th        August            Larissa BELCHER                               Alex DUMANGAS

12^th      August           Haddon CHANG                                Ron ROYECA

19^th      August            Kiat CHONG                                       Elizabeth FOO

26^th      August            Cyril DUMANGAS                               Elizabeth FOO

2^nd       September    Gladys VARGAS                                 Ron ROYECA

9^th        September    Noel ROYECA                                     Alex DUMANGAS

16^th      September    Betty GOODLIFFE                              Elizabeth FOO

23^rd      September    Will BELCHER                                                Elizabeth FOO

30^th      September    Ron ROYECA                                       Fred LAKE

7^th        October          Matthew BARNETT                           Alex DUMANGAS

14^th      October          Alex DUMANGAS                               Ron ROYECA

21^st      October          Haddon CHANG                                Elizabeth FOO

28^th      October          Robert BELCHER                                Elizabeth FOO

J Even though this roster has been confirmed individually, when anyone is unable to carry out try to swap with a person following Sunday(s).

Welcome to our Second Church Minister at CEPC in 2012

A Warm Welcome to Rev. Ignatius Bagoes and Mrs Konsita Seta (and Zoe) who will commence their ministry at CEPC in January 2012.

The Two Masters

Being rich or wealthy is relative. A person can live a spiritually and emotionally rich and happy life with the little possessions he has compared to someone who has everything at his disposal but still feels empty. This is what happened to the rich young ruler who was unhappy at JESUS' reply (Luke 18:18-23). Whoever loves money never has enough and whoever loves wealth is never satisfied (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Though we need money, we have to be constantly aware that it is the root of all evil and many have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:10). We simply can't serve both GOD and money (Matthew 6:24). Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death (Proverbs 11:4).

No Condemnation

A stigma is a mark of disgrace on one's reputation. A person who has committed a crime or experienced separation, abortion, drug addiction or alcoholism will carry this painful mark for a lifetime. Much worse, that individual will continuously be stigmatized by the society where he belongs even after that person has reformed. When the Pharisee saw Mary wiping JESUS' feet with her hair and pouring perfume on them, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, HE would know who is touching HIM and what kind of woman she is — that she is a sinner.” (Luke 7:38-39). But we all need to realise that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD (Romans 3:23) therefore we have no right to condemn nor to judge (Luke 6:37) for CHRIST came not for the righteous in the society but for the sinners (Mark 2:17). Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in CHRIST JESUS (Romans 8:1).

Believing and Doubting

We know for sure that many people in this modern world don't believe in GOD. Yet surprisingly, most of us Christians, though we believe, still  doubt inside our hearts. We can never say that we truly believe in GOD if we doubt deep inside our hearts for the person who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind (James 1:6b). Faith is believing the truth and being truly convinced in the existence of the true unseen GOD and not limit HIS divinity. We can never have faith unless we believe and not doubt. JESUS asked the doubting Thomas to put his finger in HIS hands and to touch HIS pierced side and told him to believe and to stop doubting. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. (John 20:27-19).

The Ultimate Good

Everything that happens in this world whether good or bad is part of GOD'S divine plan. HE even causes HIS sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45). We may not be able to full understand this but surely all things GOD works for the good of those who love HIM, who have been called according to HIS purpose (Romans 8:28). Joseph was young when he was sold by his brothers to the Egyptians to become a slave. When he was made governor of Egypt at the time of a great famine, he finally revealed himself to his brothers and reassured them saying: “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of GOD? You intended to harm me, but GOD intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20-21). When the worst things happen to you, remember that GOD has a purpose for the ultimate good and nothing must separate us from the love of GOD that is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD (Romans 8:38-39).

The Center of GOD'S Love

We Christians all know that ever since the world was created, GOD has centered HIS great love to this world - HIS wonderful creation and to HIS master piece - Man, who is created in HIS image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). We are the center of GOD'S universe and no other life forms outside earth is being mentioned in the bible apart from the sun and stars whose light are directed towards this beautiful planet (Genesis 1:16). This debate may still continue but as GOD said to Job: “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand." (Job 38:4). Yet one thing is certain, For GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS one and only SON, that whoever believes in HIM shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16) is more than a sufficient proof that the world has always been in the center.

Sunday Service 5th June 2011

An Invitation From Canterbury PC

Canterbury PC has kindly invited all the youths and young adults from our church to attend their "Chocolate Night" Event.

Please note this date and mark it in your diary/mobile/forehead. If anyone needs transport, please call me on 0405 101 806. Send me a text otherwise.
 
Sam & Rebecca

Kidz Talk - Elder Fred Lake in action

Advertisement for Second Worker at CEPC in 2011

Second Church Worker / Minister

Caulfield – Elwood Presbyterian Church

Two Evangelical Multicultural Bible-believing Congregations

To undertake Church Extension in the Elwood sectors of the Parish of Caulfield-Elwood, including house to house visitation, and community activities (Youths, Mothers and Retirees group) in the Elwood hall.

To participate in Cell Group based activities in the Caulfield parish, particularly concentrating on Youth and Young Adults Work , taking into account the significant numbers of University students and new graduates, associated with the Parish. Monash University, Caulfield is nearby.

In respect to Youth activities, to provide advice, counseling and spiritual leadership and Youth-centred biblical teaching.

To attend and participate in regular and special worship services in the Parish, and in special meetings and conferences held for the teaching of the Gospel and for training Christians in such activities.

The appointee will believe the Word of God exhibited in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the only rule of faith and practice, and will accept the Reformation Confessions of Faith as an exhibition of the sense in which he or she understands the Holy Scriptures.

The appointee will have had experience in several of the above areas, and may be an ordained minister, a church worker, a Theological College graduate or an experienced Christian lay worker. A residence will be provided. This will initially be a 12 month appointment but may be extended to three years or longer.

Applications and curriculum vitae should be forwarded to

Rev P Chang, 150 Bambra Road, Caulfield South Vic 3162

More Details from :

Rev. Phillip Chang (9505 3013 or cepc@optusnet.com.au))

Session Clerk – Robert Belcher (9500 9806 or rsbelcher@bigpond.com)

1, Neerim Road, Caulfield, VIC, 3162

www.cepc.blogspot.com

Bought For A Price

We all have sinned and fallen short of GOD'S glory (Romans 3:23) and the wages of our sin is death but GOD'S gift is eternal life in CHRIST JESUS (Romans 6:23). GOD is ever so patient with us that HE didn't want us to perish but to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). In the past GOD spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways (Hebrews 1:1). HE loved the world and gave HIS one and only Son, that whoever believes in HIM shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). CHRIST was made to be sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21) yet in HIM was no sin (1 John 3:5). HE was made lower than the angels (Hebrews 2:7) and appeared as a humble man obedient even to a humiliating death on the cross! (Philippians 2:8). HE has done it (Psalm 22:31) and it is finished (John 19:30). CHRIST paid the ransom and we were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 7:23) and justified freely by HIS grace through the redemption that came by CHRIST JESUS. (Romans 3:24).

That's The Spirit

"That's the spirit!" is such a famous phrase and we hear it all the time. An individual's willingness shows that he is prepared to do even challenging things enthusiastically, unreluctantly and above all cheerfully. But not everyone shows willingness for the Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). The Apostle Paul therefore tells us that each man should give cheerfully not reluctantly or under compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:7). While JESUS was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw JESUS, he fell with his face to the ground and begged HIM, “LORD, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” JESUS reached out HIS hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” HE said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. (Luke 5:12-13).

Gaining Approval

Christians are all encouraged to live in peace with everyone (Hebrews 12:14). When we serve GOD and walk in HIS ways, we are in total contrast to what the world is teaching. Sadly, we sometimes tend to do whatever it takes to win the approval of others to the point of compromising biblical truths and the Gospel. But Christians are reminded that we must above all please GOD and do what is pleasing to HIM. As the Apostle Paul says: 'Am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of CHRIST.' (Galatians1:10). King Herod had the early Christians arrested. He had James, the brother of John, put to death and when he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also (Acts 12:1-3).

We Need Healing

We all want to be healed whether physically, emotionally or spiritually. A person may look healthy outside but deep inside needs healing. JESUS came to preach the Good News of GOD'S Kingdom and to heal every disease and sickness among people (Matthew 3:23). Healing begins when we receive JESUS in our lives and believe in HIM for HE took up our infirmities and carried our diseases (Matthew 8:17). Two blind men who wanted to see again followed JESUS crying 'Have mercy on us Son of David!' JESUS asked them, 'Do you believe that I am able to do this?' 'Yes LORD,' they replied. Then HE touched their eyes and said: 'According to your faith will it be done for you.' and their sight was restored. (Matthew 9:27-30).

Backsliding A Problem

Man will always have the tendency to repeat his mistakes and wrong doings. Even good Christians often sin and sometimes experience backsliding like a dog going back to its vomit (Proverbs 26:11). Yet GOD is always there ready to forgive. HE is patient and kind not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). HE may be all merciful but HIS wrath can be as great as HIS mercy. And this is what the LORD has said in the Book of Jeremiah: "Return faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding. Yes, we will come to you for YOU are the LORD our GOD." (Jeremiah 3:22).