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Sunday February 15th

February 22nd
February 15th, 2:45pm
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NEWCOMERS DINNER – SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22nd, 6:15pm 

If you are new to DPC, we would love you to come along to this dinner.  It is a great way for you to get to know more about DPC, and for us to get to know more about you.  

Visit here for more details and to sign up.

MEMBERSHIP COURSE - March 1st, 12-3pm (includes lunch!)

Adam is running a single session on membership for those interested in becoming an official member of DPC. To find our more details or sign up, visit here.

DFV Awareness & Response Training - March 14th, 2-4pm

DPC is committed to running training to help our church be aware of domestic and family violence so that we can respond to its presence in helpful, biblical ways. We acknowledge that DFV can be a problem even in Christian homes and so this session is aimed at empowering people. It is primarily intended for our leaders but is open to all.

You can see more details and register via Elvanto or contact Adam.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - March 15th, 12pm for lunch, 1pm for meeting

Our annual congregational meeting (ACM) is where we receive updates from the Session and Board of Management, review the financial reports and approve the budget for the current year. While only members can officially vote, all DPC regulars are welcome to attend.

We will meet in the hall.

  • Lunch - Please bring along food to share.

  • Children are welcome to attend and we will have the creche space available.


PLEASE CONSIDER WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR FOR CHURCH

Out of consideration for our neighbours at the Catholic Church, we ask our regulars to please not park in the 5-6 spaces along Rossmoyne Street out the front of their church property. This is particularly so we can love those who are unable to walk long distances. There are plenty of car parks in the surrounding streets and don’t forget the green transport options available to you.

UPCOMING

SERMONS

  • February 15th - Value 2 - Embrace Loving Community

  • February 22nd - Value 3 - Grow in Christ Together

PRAYER MEETING

NEXT DATES FOR ORDINARY MEETINGS OF SESSION AND BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

If you have an item you would like considered, please contact the relevant person. See here for more details and contact information. 

 

Bible Readings

You can find the Bible passages online at Bible Gateway.

 
 

Sermon Outline

Our Values
#2 - Embrace Loving Community

Romans 12:10

Christians are called to embrace loving community which transforms

  1. What makes for good community?

  2. Jesus transforms people by the gospel to create communities that transform (Romans 12:1-2, 9)

    • Christians are people transformed by God’s mercy through Jesus (12:1-2)

    • Christian community transforms people to be like Jesus (12:9)

  3. Christians are to form communities characterised by love and honour (12:10)

    • Christians are loved by God and so they love each other like family

    • Christians are accepted by God so they honour each other freely and eagerly

  4. Embracing loving community at DPC

    1. Begin where people are at

    2. Be close enough to be challenged

Recommended resources:

“The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness” - Tim Keller (get free ebook version here)

“Why Do We Feel Lonely At Church?” - Jeremy Linneman (check out Crossway info page here)