U P D A T E Issue Four // Summer Edition // November 2010 — January 2011
// Including // Summer Tastes Team Profiles Interview with Steve Mazey Nov-Jan Calendar The Christmas Spectacular
Kidzone
(walking - 4 years old) Registration commences 15 min before our 4pm service at 3:45pm Parent Pick-up after the service at 5.30pm
Merge
Epic Kids
(prep to grade 6 at school) With music, bible teaching, awesome games and much more your kids with love it! We encourage our primary schoolers to attend the beginning of our 4pm church service, therefore registration for Merge is at approx. 4:30pm. Parent Pick-up after the service at 5.30pm.
For more info regarding Epic Kids please see Libby Hudson or phone:
0448275220
Year of Transformation 06/02/11
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Have a great New Years Church! Big things in 2011...
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If you have changed your address, phone number or email address lately please EMAIL THE CHURCH and let us know so that we can update our database with your correct information, to keep you up to date and informed with all that’s happening. Please note we will not distribute or use your personal information in any way, other than for church contact.
SUMMER TASTES - MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red w ine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1K G leen lamb steaks Makes 6 servings
PREPERATION 1. In a measuring bow l, w hisk together olive oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, sugar, cumin, pepper, and cayenne. 2. Rinse lamb s teaks and pat dry; place s teaks in a large zip-lock bag and pour in all but 1/2 cup of the marinade (save for Barbecuing). Seal bag and turn to coat meat w ell. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours and up to a day. 3. Remove steak from marinade (discard used marinade) and lay on a w ell oiled grill of medium –high heat and spoon on remaining marinade. Cook steak for 10 to 12 minutes total (turning occasionally), until brow ned on both sides w ith a pink centre.
75 Ogilvie Ave ECHUCA, VIC Ph: 03 54802116
EPICENTRE OP SHOP
“In a great community, For a great community” We have donated over $50,000 in the last 12 months to various projects in Echuca/Moama
44 Meninya St MOAMA, NSW Ph: 03 54800344
We asked Steve to come and speak at Epicentre Church on November the 14th for our month on ‘Kingdom Finance’ not because he is a really cool guy (which he is by the way) but because he has a great biblical perspective on finance. After giving his life to Jesus at 16 Steve has always had a strong desire to serve Him in any capacity he could. After serving in a variety of Youth Pastor positions around Australia, Steve and his wife Jenny commenced as Senior Pastors of Hills Christian Life Church in March 2005. Steve is also the City East District leader for the Australian Christian Churches. Steve is passionate about raising people of all generations to fruitful service in the Kingdom of God, and is deeply stirred about prayer and the Holy Spirit. Steve and Jen have been married for 13 years and have two Children Ethan and Brooke.
INTRODUCING
STEVE MAZEY GUEST SPEAKER EPICENTRE CHURCH
Recently Steve graciously took some time out to answer a few questions for us... DESCRIBE YOURSELF I think describing yourself is very difficult. I reckon someone driven by a world he hasn't seen but want's to experience, believing in people and loving people in the best he can. HIDDEN TALENTS My hidden talent is normally trivia and weird and random facts that for some reason I retain in my mind. FAVOURITE THING TO DO IN SUMMER I love Kayaking so summer time is great I try and get out 3 times a week, also I love the beach with the family. If we can combine the two, awesome! WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB When i was young I really wanted to be a boat builder. After two weeks in the factory I changed my mind. I don't think that there is such a thing as a dream job. All jobs have something that at times you would prefer not to do. WHAT ARE YOU
READING AT THE MOMENT In the Company of Heroes, Michael Durant. Don't waste your life, John Piper. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO Every year in Winter we head up to Noosa for two weeks to enjoy the sun. I have loved creating memories with my family and a tradition that places value on the family. So it's not really Noosa... (although it's nice!) it's what it means to us. WHAT IS PLAYING ON YOUR IPOD AT THE MOMENT Church Music, Dave Crowder. Leadership Lessons, Andy Stanley. THE BEST IDEA YOU HAVE EVER HAD To surrender my life to Christ (or was that His idea?). Apart from that to become an avid reader. There are a lot of intelligent people with
ideas and gifts that you can learn things off if your willing to invest in reading. FAVORITE MOVIES Ronin, The Blind Side, The Sting. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY I have two awesome kids Ethan (7) and Brooke (6) they have taught me some great lessons in life. Never take yourself too seriously, and to get over things quickly. I have been married to my wife for 13 years and I love her more today than ever. She has been so instrumental in my growth as a person and a pastor. IF YOU HAD TO BRING IT DOWN TO ONE THING, WHAT IS YOUR PASSION Helping people meet Jesus then grow more like him. WHY IS TALKING ABOUT MONEY IMPORTANT I can think of a million reasons, here is just one. For anything to succeed in life someone has to pay the cost, reaping and sowing is part of the journey for Christians. Your only here today as a Christian because it cost someone, somewhere for your salvation, (some people even gave up their lives) The world will never come to the Church and say "hey we really love what your doing, can we pay for you to share the gospel with us". If we really believe in we have the greatest message needed in the world today, but fail to support that financially we are really hollow in our convictions. as the world would say "Put your money where your mouth is" You can always tell how serious about your convictions are by your level of investment of finances in it. WHAT ONE THOUGHT ARE YOU HOPING TO IMPART EPICENTRE CHURCH WITH To come to a new place of Freedom and Faith in their finances for Kingdom purpose. WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE YOU HAVE LEARNT IN LIFE There is two I can't split 1) Never lend out your chainsaw or wife (as told by an 84 year old farmer) 2) Keep sweet and Love Jesus (every time I am disappointed or hurt by circumstances in life that always comes back to me).
Thanks Church,
ARENA YOUTH
On behalf of Arena Youth, we would like to thank you for your contribution to our REACH fundraising event. The whole event was a complete success from the fundraising, to the school project, to the Gala Dinner. Everything that we hoped to achieve, we did. Your contribution helped us raise over $5,000! Arena will be starting back on the 11th of Feb 2011! Venue to be confirmed!
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Hey Church, I have loved being a part of the team this year. Personally, Libby and I were in such a different place just a few short years ago, spiritually and geographically. But I can say without doubt that Epicentre Church is home for us. I love what God has done in our marriage and family since coming here and I’m honoured that I get to be a part of a team that creates an atmosphere God desires to come be in. We are expecting new songs, new team members, and great encounters over the next few months as we wrap up 2010. It's the busiest time of year so as a church we need to purpose in our hearts that when we come together God WILL be lifted up without fail. Every single time. Love you Church, Tyler Hudson Ph: 0428664655 (PS - We will be having extra music practices leading up to the Christmas Spectacular! See the Church Cal)
SUMMER TASTES - MIDSUMMER MOJITO INGREDIENTS 1 Tall Glass 8-10 Mint Leaves (w ashed) 1 Medium Lime (halved) 2 Teaspoons Sugar 7 0 M L Soda Water
PREPERATION 1. Lightly crush 5 mint leaves and place in the full glass 1/3 w ith ice. 2. Squeeze in the juice from the 2 halves of lime, then add the s ugar and the remaining mint leaves and fill the rest of the glass w ith ice. 3. Fill the class w ith Club Soda and then stir w ell w ith a muddle stick.
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What does God think about money?
November at Epicentre Church.
AFRICA update:
We have recently partnered with “Garden of Hope� church in South Africa. It is located approximately four hours northeast of Johannesburg in a community called Kabokweni. Officially 43% of the community is HIV positive. There are multitudes of orphans and neglected children. As a church, we will be launching a sponsorship program to help feed, educate, clothe and protect many of these beautiful children. Elizabeth Mabena and her husband Nicholas are the visionaries behind this child rescue program. We will also be supporting Pastor Mangaliso, a 24 year old, who has taken on the responsibility of the church. We are also planning annual trips to help build programs, buildings, church leaders, feeding programs and community events. Andy Steele, Shelley Metzger and Damien Warren have already experienced the hospitality of these amazing people. Please email info@epicentrechurch.com.au or talk to Damien if you would like to know more!
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FAVOURITE MOVIES KT: ‘Pride & Prejudice’ ‘The Notebook’ ‘Love Actually’ etc… I’m a girl what can I say? RW: ‘Pulp Fiction’ ‘Gladiator’ ‘Braveheart’ ‘8 Seconds’ TH: Good dramas like ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ and psychological thrillers like ‘Inception’. LE: ‘Braveheart’ ‘The Patriot’ ‘Gladiator’ ‘The Notebook’. NS: Any great love story, and yes I cry in all of them.
FAVOURITE FOOD KT: Strawberries, or an awesome chicken salad...yum! RW: Steak. TH: A BIG juicy Texan size Ribeye, marinated to perfection. LE: Apricot jam sandwich, Tuna Mornay and anything that someone makes for me. NS: Anything with prawns, mango and avocado. WHAT ARE YOU READING AT THE MOMENT KT: RW: ‘Winning with People’ by John Maxwell. TH: ‘Winning with People’ by John Maxwell. Dealing with people can be tough, especially if you are the one who is difficult. LE: ‘Winning with People’ by John Maxwell and the Bible. NS: Health Books and NIV/Message study Bible. WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT? KT: hmmmmm...I have a few… but probably my first Planetshakers where I gave my life to God and heard Him for the first time RW: Making PRCA Circuit Finals in the USA. TH: Being in the studio with my best friend receiving a phone call from the police saying our wives were in an accident. Morbid I know. But it’s the moment I remember most. LE: It’s hard to choose one moment in your whole life above others. Either REACH this year or Louie Giglio presenting ‘Indescribable’ at Hillsong Conference 2007.
NS: My wedding day to my best friend and the birth of my two boys: Damon & Will. WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX KT: Hang out with my girls or sit at home with a good book or movie. RW: As little as I can TH: If I have time I’ll bust out my air popper, make some magical popcorn and watch a movie. If I don't have that much time I may just sit still and do nothing. LE: Workout and train at my gym , Sleep, watch my favorite TV series’ and play computer games. NS: Watch a favorite movie or read. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE DOING IN 5 YEARS KT: Leading in some capacity in an amazing God filled Church of irresistible influence. RW: Have our own farm with heaps of beefies! (for those of you who don't know ‘Beefies’ are Beef cattle) TH: I’d love to be doing music full time between Epicentre and my own business. I feel most alive with a microphone, a guitar and a God who’s enjoying what He’s hearing. LE: Running Arena, running my business, preaching, fighting at a decent level. NS: Still working for Epicentre Church… best job EVA! WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE HOLIDAY KT: Europe, but basically anywhere with family & friends. RW: The Kimberley’s. TH: A round the world jaunt with just me and my wife. Stopping to see friends spread all over the globe, then just disappearing by ourselves for a few months. LE: Go to England and travel around Europe for a few months. NS: Continuing to explore this amazing country we live in. A cruise around Australia would be awesome.
Katrina Thompson Rob Wiltshire -Tyler Hudson Lukas Edwards - Narelle Smythe IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE & WHY KT: John Bevere because he has an incredible knowledge and love for God… He was also preaching when I gave my life to God. RW: I would love to meet any famous bull riders or country music stars like LeAnn Rimes or The Dixie Chicks. TH: I’d love to meet Osama Bin Laden, call George W Bush and let W handcuff him and take him to jail for the world to see. Poor George gets a bad wrap. LE: Pastor Robert Fergusson, he seems like a really intelligent man of faith who I would love to talk theology with. Damien Maia, because he is an excellent Jiu Jitsu fighter and I would love to train with him. NS: Big Bird off Sesame Street because I’ve always wanted a cuddle from him since I was little. WHAT IS GOD TEACHING YOU AT THE MOMENT KT: To trust in Him and to expect something to happen in every situation. RW: That there are times and places for standing up for yourself, and to learn when it is the right time or place. TH: To enlarge myself. Back myself into a corner with things I think I can’t handle and then watch God grow me. LE: Patience with people. To build my relationship with Him more. NS: To know that God loves me no matter what. To know and believe what God says about me, so that I can live that out everyday knowing who I am in Him. WHAT MUSIC ARE YOU CURRENTLY LISTENING TO KT: A bit of everything. I’m loving Hillsong Church’s new album ‘Beautiful Exchange’ RW: Garth Brooks. TH: Currently listening to a buddy’s new album called ‘You’ll Survive’ by Chris Hudgins. Go on iTunes and get it, you’ll love it. LE: ‘The Cat Empire’ ‘The Whitlams’ Yellow Card’ Hilltop Hoods’ ‘Pez’ NS: I like Priscilla Ahn and any worship music.
Links........
God is awesome! Our Links program for 2010 started in February 2010 with 4 adult links - 20 attendees. By the end of August we had 9 adult links with 61 attendees + 45 Arena/Amplified Youth attendees = 106! Two Ladies’ Links met weekly for 16 weeks to study Lisa Bevere’s “Fight Like a Girl” – Lisa Bevere suggests that women can be "caretakers of others' hearts, by lifting another's spirit
by speaking strength to their weaknesses, and wisely offering images of healthier, life-enhancing practices." She asserts that enemies often fall before influence rather than brute strength: "A gentle tongue can break a bone" (Prov. 25:15).
Feedback from the groups was extremely positive – “The study gave a much different perspective of being a Christian woman and viewing life through God’s eyes.” To celebrate the completion of the 16 week study, a dinner was held at Bonney’s Room, Echuca – each lady attending received a marigold plant (in the same way that marigolds seem to multiply rapidly, the ladies were encouraged to multiply what they had learnt from the study and share God’s love with others!). One of the Men’s Groups is currently completing a study of John Bevere’s series “Breaking Intimidation”. This series looks at “Being a valiant warrior who will bring forth great
victories in the strength of God.”
If you would like assistance to find a Link please see Pastors Paul or Kerry Parry or email links@epicentrechurch.com.au We are excited that the Link Leaders’ Guide is almost ready for distribution! The first copies will be released at our Link Leaders’ Training Night. This night is for all current Link Leaders and also for those interested in starting a link. This meeting kicks off at 7.30pm at 10 Westin Pl Echuca.
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EPICENTRE MINISTRY COLLEGE - OFFERING CERT. 4 IN MINISTRY The Certificate 4 provides a unique opportunity to develop and connect the body of Christ. Based upon Alphacrucis' excellent e-learning modules, students spend time reflecting and studying in the comfort of their local church. The program is designed to resource individuals and is further complemented when a group of students join together in their local church to discuss what has been learned. It is at this point the local church has an integral part to play. 8 subjects are covered, providing the students with a sound, practical grounding in the Word of God. The fieldwork component of the course provides 25% hands-on training in the local church, a valuable asset to any Senior Pastor. This program is an amazing opportunity to not only empower the individual but to also provide a safe environment in which to develop relationships. For any information regarding this course please contact Phillip Brown on 0447437155
Would you love to have God’s heart? It’s a great question, but look at what His word says; “ My heart is with Israel's princes, with the willing volunteers among the people.” Judges 5:9 God is interested in all of us serving in His house. Not just “doing a job”, but having a willing heart to volunteer in building His church. Jesus set us the example…The King of Heaven said with His own words…”I haven’t come to be served, but to serve.” That is His heart, no wonder He wants us to have the same attitude.
1 Chronicles 28:20-21 (Part of Epicentre Church prophesy October 2007)
David also said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished. The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and every willing man skilled in any craft will help you in all the work. The officials and all the people will obey your every command." As we enter into this next step as Epicentre Church…it is so important to make sure our attitudes are in line with God’s purpose. Volunteer, do whatever it takes, but know that God sees and His heart is with you.
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There are so many areas for you to volunteer including: Café, Music, Sound, Cleaning, Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Administration, Hosting, Information Desk, Op Shop… etc etc
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Leadership Training So why not volunteer? Get involved today… See Judi Payne for more info or email judi@epicentrechurch.com.au
These are always fantastic nights as the soul of our church gets together. This night is for all leaders and volunteers to come and have leadership input from Ps. Damien, special guest speakers and the team. If you’re a leader/volunteer in any capacity you need to prioritize these nights! North Central District Event. 25th November. Living Waters Kyabram. 7.30pm $10 entry (inc supper) Epicentre Leadership Training. 15th December. 7.30pm Venue TBC. Free Event.
Because we are transitioning between buildings,.. the next few weeks are going to be a bit different than usual. What exciting times! Please be patient & check out our website week to week for updated church service details. Tweet: John Le Clerc & Andy Steele. Epicentre Church is partnering with ‘The Garden of Hope Church’ in South Africa. #reachingglobally #partnership #change
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