Thursday 5th of Sept 2024
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I hope you are enjoying our series 'A Revolution of Love'. As catalysts, agents of change, nothing will define our heart for God more than a lavish overflow of practical love that invades our culture with generosity and compassion. When we reflect on Jesus' ministry, he modelled such a beautiful love for those who had been discarded, marginalized and beaten down by life. And we have the responsibility and privilege to do likewise. Let us each seek out a family, couple or individual who you know is doing it tough and find a way to bless and encourage them. Also ask the Lord to keep you sensitive to situations where a random act of kindness - A pay it forward action of love - could turn someone's day around, because a stranger blessed them unexpectedly.
John Hoeben, Matt Donges, David Krikorian, Micah Coto and I, had a whirlwind trip to Fiji last week to begin organising mission trips in 2025. Our hope (If there is enough interest) is to do a youth/young adults aged 16-35, a men's and women's trips and a less intense couple's trip that will be a combination of mission and vacation. If you get a chance, chat with the guys who went and hear from them about the amazing opportunity to be involved in another culture. Thank you for allowing me to open this mission door into Fiji, where for over 25 years, I have seen the Lord consistently and richly bless hundreds of people we have accompanied on these short-term intensive trips.
As a church, we are also really excited about Larry and Chris's trip to Cambodia and Vietnam coming up soon. I hope it thrills your heart to see Catalyst's reach extending outward in so many ways.
Pastor Mark Wilson
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See you at one of our 2 services at 8.30am and 10.30am, 142 Pine Mountain Road, Brassall or click below to join us online.
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Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting
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Every Sunday before the first church service we meet together for prayer where we pray for both services and for those watching on line. We would love to see you there at 7.45am outside of the auditorium in the covered entry.
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We have been given the amazing opportunity to supply 30 hampers to a local school to give to their parents. Our heart is to bless these families abundantly but we can't do that without your help.
If you are able to donate some non-perishable food items that we can put in these hampers, would be much appreciated.
Please drop off your donations to the Chandler room on Sunday or into the office during the week by September 11th
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Catalyst Kids Volunteers Needed!
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Are you ready to make a difference and experience the joy of nurturing young hearts and minds?
Volunteering in Catalyst Kids is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on young lives while sharing the teachings of Jesus.
We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and caring volunteers to help make our kids' ministry program an amazing experience for our kids. Whether you love storytelling, crafts, games, or just spending time with kids, we have a spot for you!
No experience necessary—just a heart for kids and a willingness to have fun! If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Kat Latham at katl@catalystchurch.com.au.
Let’s make a difference together and create memorable moments for our children!
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Catalyst Kids - held during 8.30am Sunday service
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We have a heart to provide fun, bible based teaching for primary school aged kids so that they can explore who Jesus is and grow in their faith.
Catalyst Kids runs during our 8.30am service all year, except for during our family Christmas services in December.
During School holidays and on special occasions Kidzone kids (primary aged) start in main service with their families and head out part way through. Tinyland (walking to 4 years) start in their room all year round.
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Catalyst Youth - Friday Nights at 6:30pm-9pm (school terms)
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We believe that you are created with a purpose; that you weren't made to watch life from the side lines as a spectator, but to live it to the full & really mean it. We are here to have heaps of fun & support you through life while encouraging you to grow into your potential.
Come along & hang out with us all on Friday nights during school terms!
Check out our Facebook page or contact our Youth Leader Loren Mavity via Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM, or by emailing lorenm@catalystchurch.com.au
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Catalyst Young adults love to hang out and have fun. The core of who we are is to challenge and inspire each other in our relationship with God.
The most important part of Catalyst Young Adults is our connect groups. Most of these groups meet weekly or fortnightly. These groups provide great opportunities to connect with other young adults, discover how the bible applies to our lives and encourage one another to live our lives to the fullest.
As well as our connect groups, we love to gather together in other ways. We aim to have 2 events a month - one social and one worship focused.
Anyone from age 17 to early 30's is welcome to come join us. For more info please connect with Sam or Jo Pain or email info@catalystchurch.com.au
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Our Connect Groups are well under way for the year. But you don't have to miss out! It's such a great way to journey through life together, growing in Christ.
Feel free to make contact with a connect group leader to find out more details, or click on the button below
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The book Club is meeting Friday, 20th September. The book they are discussing is 'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman. Happy reading folks! For more info contact Lynne Feldon 0477748822.
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At Mainly Music, Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and parents will be treated to music and story, activity, and interaction, structured and unstructured fun. Each session is designed for delight as you participate together. You’ll experience a rich learning environment.
If you are interested in having your name added to our waiting list, please contact the church office on 3813 4999 for further details.
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Anger
Anger is a normal, natural and useful human emotion. Even so, anger can cause much fear in those around us or in the person who is expressing anger. We can experience anger in situations where we:
- Feel powerless
- Are mistreated
- Are unable to feel in control
- Are embarrassed, shamed or humiliated
- Experience injustice
- Are Fearful
- Experience an event which we cannot make sense of
The common thread is some sense of feeling powerless. It is helpful to understand our anger response, but if we are feeling angry regularly and releasing our anger in unhealthy ways, then help is necessary. Book a session with Catalyst Counselling if you would like to understand your anger and learn more healthy ways to respond.
Lynne Feldon – Catalyst Counsellor.
Contact details:
Some Feedback:
- I have gained so much insight, discovered my fears and can now do something about them.
- The notes Lynne provides after the session help me to keep working on my healing journey.
- Cannot believe I didn’t do this sooner!
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Here at Catalyst, we love to reach out into the wider community, blessing those in need. Our Hamper Ministry has already blessed many families over the last couple of years! Orders can be placed for yourself, or for someone in the community you’d like to bless.
Cost of hamper is $15ea (Cash or EFTPOS accepted.)
To Order a Hamper:
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- Click on the link below by 12pm Wednesdays, for Thursday (2pm - 4pm) collection/delivery or Sunday (10.30am - 11.30am) collection. Pre-ordering means the hamper includes fresh produce.
- Or attend church campus on Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm or Sunday between 10.30am and 11.30am to collect a hamper without fresh produce.
- All other enquires can be made by calling the church on 3813 4999.
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CAP (Christians Against Poverty)
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Do you need help keeping track of your personal finances?
• Are you living week to week?
• Is money ruling your life?
• Are you finances getting you down?
Need help? Christians against Poverty (CAP) have created an excellent program to help guide you through the process to better financial health.
Here at Catalyst church, there are two Money Mentors willing to walk beside you as you work through your situation.
Please contact Angela Coto or Russell Schloss via the church office (3813 4999) for more information.
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Latest Catalyst Mission News
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This month's On Mission highlights 'Operation Christmas Child'
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Thank you for your Giving
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Tithes $12,532
Weekly to date average $14,885
Heart for Ipswich $2,018
Heart for Ipswich Received - $192,017.52
NOTE: Heart for Ipswich began in May 2023.
We are so grateful for the generosity of our Church.
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You can give your tithes and offerings online by direct debit (preferred) to the following accounts (please consider making the gift recurring when setting this up):
Tithes and Offerings:
Account Name: Catalyst Church Inc.
(General A/c)
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 132187154
Missions:
Account Name: Catalyst Church Inc.
(Missions A/c)
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 134471697
Heart for Ipswich (Tax Deductible):
Account Name: Catalyst Care Ltd.
(Catalyst Care A/c)
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 182951780
If it’s your first time giving, you should receive a confirmation from us. Please ensure bank details are correct where applicable.
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Catalyst has a collection of books available for you to borrow. Visit our website to see the amazing range available, then contact the church office on 3813 4999 to arrange a time to collect.
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Praying for our Church and Community
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Due to the complex nature of collating information and issues surrounding individuals’ privacy and confidentiality, we encourage those with prayer requests to visit the Catalyst Community Facebook Group, where they are welcome to post prayer requests and praise reports. This page is a private, members only page.
Be fully informed and connected about needs in our church through our Facebook Catalyst Community Page.
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