Grace Church International 9am & 11am Service
Sunday 18 May 2025
Grace Church International weekly Sunday service, Kogarah. Note: if you are viewing last week's bulletin, please delete your browser cookies and cache.
Locations & Times
1A Kensington St, Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia
Sunday 9:00 AM
👋 Welcome to Grace Church International!
We want to see individuals, families and communities transformed by the gospel to the glory of God alone.
Join our in-person Sunday services in Kogarah:
9 am - 1A Kensington St, Kogarah (main church auditorium)
11 am - St George Community Center
For more information about our church community, please visit our website at http://www.gracechurchintl.org.au.
We want to see individuals, families and communities transformed by the gospel to the glory of God alone.
Join our in-person Sunday services in Kogarah:
9 am - 1A Kensington St, Kogarah (main church auditorium)
11 am - St George Community Center
For more information about our church community, please visit our website at http://www.gracechurchintl.org.au.
Call to Worship
Songs of Worship
📢 Announcements
18 May | 2:30pm | Annual General Meeting
Our church Annual General Meeting is today. A report outlining the ministry and finances for last year has been distributed via email. Hardcopies are also available from Pastor Ernest. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss the agenda items and participate in the deacon election. Proxy voting forms are available for those who are not able to attend in person.
14 June | 5:30-8:30pm | Missions Night
Join us at the community centre for an evening about mission! Get to know our mission partners and organisations. Selina will share details of her upcoming mission trip as well. Please bring a dish to share.
21 June | 9am-3pm | EQUIP Conference
EQUIP is an annual one-day conference held for women. This year, we will be going through Revelation 6-22. Please RSVP and make a payment by 8 June. The cost is $20 per person (free for teenagers in Yr 7-12) + $15 if you would like lunch to be provided. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GRACEEQUIP
28 June | 2pm | Prime Time Workshop
Live this stage of life well for God! Join us for the launch of Prime Time - with talks, interactive activities and a panel discussion. RSVP to Lisa Lee.
18 May | 2:30pm | Annual General Meeting
Our church Annual General Meeting is today. A report outlining the ministry and finances for last year has been distributed via email. Hardcopies are also available from Pastor Ernest. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss the agenda items and participate in the deacon election. Proxy voting forms are available for those who are not able to attend in person.
14 June | 5:30-8:30pm | Missions Night
Join us at the community centre for an evening about mission! Get to know our mission partners and organisations. Selina will share details of her upcoming mission trip as well. Please bring a dish to share.
21 June | 9am-3pm | EQUIP Conference
EQUIP is an annual one-day conference held for women. This year, we will be going through Revelation 6-22. Please RSVP and make a payment by 8 June. The cost is $20 per person (free for teenagers in Yr 7-12) + $15 if you would like lunch to be provided. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GRACEEQUIP
28 June | 2pm | Prime Time Workshop
Live this stage of life well for God! Join us for the launch of Prime Time - with talks, interactive activities and a panel discussion. RSVP to Lisa Lee.
PRAY FOR OUR MINISTRY PARTNERS
SUSAN CHONG SERVING STUDENTS FROM JAPAN
1. Praise God for the international students who are sharing the gospel with their friends on campus. Pray that the students will remain faithful while they are away from their familiar support network, for perseverance in their Christian faith, for protection from discouragement when they are rejected because of their faith and for the ability to overcome cultural and language barriers.
2. Pray for pastors in Japan as they have few peers and have few opportunities to fellowship with other Christian workers.
3. Praise the Lord that Megumi could hear the gospel and read the bible while in Sydney. Please pray for working holiday visa holders like Megumi - God’s word that has gone out would not return empty even though opportunities to continue to share the Word are limited.
4. Pray that God will grant favour with students and people He brings in my path, that I will know how to build relationships well, be diligent in bringing the gospel into conversations and be encouraging to students to hold on to their faith when they return home.
5. That I will teach patiently and teach with grace to all students, especially those who remain disengaged.
SUSAN CHONG SERVING STUDENTS FROM JAPAN
1. Praise God for the international students who are sharing the gospel with their friends on campus. Pray that the students will remain faithful while they are away from their familiar support network, for perseverance in their Christian faith, for protection from discouragement when they are rejected because of their faith and for the ability to overcome cultural and language barriers.
2. Pray for pastors in Japan as they have few peers and have few opportunities to fellowship with other Christian workers.
3. Praise the Lord that Megumi could hear the gospel and read the bible while in Sydney. Please pray for working holiday visa holders like Megumi - God’s word that has gone out would not return empty even though opportunities to continue to share the Word are limited.
4. Pray that God will grant favour with students and people He brings in my path, that I will know how to build relationships well, be diligent in bringing the gospel into conversations and be encouraging to students to hold on to their faith when they return home.
5. That I will teach patiently and teach with grace to all students, especially those who remain disengaged.
Congregational Prayer
Songs of Worship
SERMON
Sermon Text: Genesis 2:15-17
Title: A Biblical View of Work
Preacher: Rev Nathan Muse
I. The Vocation of Man – To Work, Keep and Guard (1:28 & 2:5,15-17)
II. Lessons from Man’s First Duties and Responsibilities (vs. 15-17)
Sermon Text: Genesis 2:15-17
Title: A Biblical View of Work
Preacher: Rev Nathan Muse
I. The Vocation of Man – To Work, Keep and Guard (1:28 & 2:5,15-17)
II. Lessons from Man’s First Duties and Responsibilities (vs. 15-17)
Closing Song
Benediction
🙌 Partner With Us
If you’re a member of Grace Church International, partnering with us financially is a great way to help bring Jesus’ message of hope to our community.
Regular giving to support our ministry can be made via direct deposit -
Account Name: Grace Chinese Christian Church
BSB: 062 190
Account Number: 10254078
We also have a Gospel Patrons Fund that goes towards raising up and supporting gospel workers. If you wish to give to this fund, please use the bank detail above and put "Gospel Patrons" in the payment description.
Last Week's Offertory: $3,385.35
Gospel Patrons Fund (YTD): $14,845
If you’re a member of Grace Church International, partnering with us financially is a great way to help bring Jesus’ message of hope to our community.
Regular giving to support our ministry can be made via direct deposit -
Account Name: Grace Chinese Christian Church
BSB: 062 190
Account Number: 10254078
We also have a Gospel Patrons Fund that goes towards raising up and supporting gospel workers. If you wish to give to this fund, please use the bank detail above and put "Gospel Patrons" in the payment description.
Last Week's Offertory: $3,385.35
Gospel Patrons Fund (YTD): $14,845
Our Vision
To see individuals, families, and communities transformed by the gospel to the glory of God alone.
Our Mission
We are here to:
* Gather under God’s word
* Grow in Christ-likeness
* Go out with the gospel
Our Values
* Bible: our absolute & sufficient authority
* Welcoming: for all ages & backgrounds
* Evangelism: heart for the lost and ready to speak
* Discipleship: disciples who make disciples
* Serve: everyone serving with joy
* Train: raise up the next generation of leaders
To see individuals, families, and communities transformed by the gospel to the glory of God alone.
Our Mission
We are here to:
* Gather under God’s word
* Grow in Christ-likeness
* Go out with the gospel
Our Values
* Bible: our absolute & sufficient authority
* Welcoming: for all ages & backgrounds
* Evangelism: heart for the lost and ready to speak
* Discipleship: disciples who make disciples
* Serve: everyone serving with joy
* Train: raise up the next generation of leaders