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Jesus the Author and Perfector of our Faith. Church Contact Team Roster’s

"What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith
Pastor: Andrew Feaveai Worship Co-ordinator
(Hebrews 12:2)?" Mobile: O405 684 770
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Jesus is described as the author and perfecter, or finisher, of our faith in 25 August
Duty Elder: David Peers
Hebrews 12:2. An author is an originator or creator, as of a theory or plan. Church Elder’s
The Greek word translated “author” in Hebrews 12:2 can also mean Head Elder:…….…...……Kerry Wilmott
Mobile: 0415 859045 Church Cleaning
“captain,” “chief leader” or “prince.” Acts 3:15 uses the same word: “And
Head Deacon:… ….…Stan Starkey th
killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we Phone: 46 98 70 76 25 August: Clive & Dianne Butcher
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are witnesses” (KJV), while the NIV and ESV use the word “author” Head Deaconess:…. .…Cristine Wills 01 September: Stan & Gloria Starkey
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instead of “prince.” From this we can deduce that Christ is the originator Mobile: 0407 762 794 08 September: Ian & Lesley Webster
of our faith in that He begins it, as well as the captain and prince or our Treasurer:……………… …..David Peers
Mobile: 0427 728 409
faith. This indicates that Jesus controls our faith, steers it as a captain steers
Church Clerk:……… .Robyn Brierley
a ship, and presides over it and cares for it as a monarch presides over and Mobile: 0418 465 151 Your Church Bulletin is now available
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The Greek word translated “perfecter” in Hebrews 12:2 appears only this Garry McBryde - Mobile: 0490178915 a limited number of Bulletin’s
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one time in the New Testament. It means literally “completer” or “finisher” Notices to: bulletin.sda.central@gmail.com Visitor’s and those who are unable to
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together, we see that Jesus, as God, both creates and sustains our faith. We device. To receive your Church
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know that saving faith is a gift from God, not something we come up with Bible Study/ Prayer Meeting address to the email address below.
on our own (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that gift comes from Christ, its creator. Every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm in bulletin.sda.central@gmail.com
He is also the sustainer of our faith, meaning that true saving faith cannot the Youth Room or Pastor’s Office a time
of Bible Study and Prayer for all.
be lost, taken away or given away. This is a source of great comfort to
Every Tuesday evening there is a Bible
believers, especially in times of doubt and spiritual struggles. Christ has study group at 24 Jackson St, Nobby Extra Church Parking Available
created our faith and He will watch over it, care for it, and sustain it. starting at 6:00pm (Includes light meal Please use the rear car park of HB
It is important for us to understand that God in Christ is not only the creator supplied). Call Leon on 0455 103 880 for Recruitment (business opposite our
more details. church car park, Laurel St.). To enter
and sustainer of our saving faith, but He is also the sustainer of our daily
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm drive down the side entrance (eastern
walk and the finisher of our spiritual journey. For if God in Christ is not the a prayer, song and study based side of HB’s building) to the rear area
author of our new life, and if Christ is not the finisher and perfecter of our meeting in the Highfields area. Phone and for those first to start parking on
faith through the Holy Spirit's indwelling power, then we are neither born Stan on 4698 7076 for more information the western boundary & continue
including this weeks location. across to maximize the number of cars
again nor are we a true follower of Christ. “And I am sure of this, that he
Every Friday night at 6:30pm, able to park there – thank you. A
who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Patriarchs and Prophets is being studied reminder if you park in a metered car
Jesus Christ.” “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the here at the church. park in the vicinity of our church, you
gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the Prayer Group meets every Sabbath don’t have to feed the meter on a
morning from 8:30am to 9:00am in the Sabbath if you have given your car
promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we
Prayer Room. All Welcome. details (rego, make and model) to
acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory” (Philippians 1:6; Find a Group that suits you and be David. If you’re unsure please see
Ephesians 1:13-14). inspired by God’s grace and love for you. David today.