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Ringwood Church of Christ

Locality: Ringwood, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9870 8169

Address: 13 Bedford Rd 3134 Ringwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ringwoodchurch.org.au

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25.01.2022 Making a choice. As with any good sermon, Jesus leaves his listeners and readers with a solid and confronting challenge to integrate the hearing and learning into positive and active change. As we step into (old yet) new found freedoms, it’s a good time to consider our choices and to pray for courage to live them out. Join Brendan, Laura & Webster, Lorraine and Penny as they lead us through this week’s worship video. Watch the video at rngwd.com/1511v or read it in paper chur...ch at rngwd.com/1511pc. We'd love you to join us for live communion today at 11am via Zoom at rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live at 11:05am. If you love to engage with God through music, we’ve put together this YouTube playlist for the week: rngwd.com/1511playlist We really value your feedback and want to be praying for you so feel welcome to let us know by filling out a brief connect card at rngwd.com/connect.

24.01.2022 Having a pen pal can be really fun and interesting. Eastland is currently offering a pen pal program to connect people in the community- fantastic for this time! All you have to do is register and you will receive a pack and you either write to someone you know or you can be matched up with someone you dont. Fantastic!

24.01.2022 It's been a long, hard winter for many businesses in Victoria and it will still be a little while before we can visit those further from our homes. However, the good news is that we can still support businesses by ordering online. Visit Victoria have set up the #clickforvic campaign which brings together a range of online food, beverage and retail options from some fabulous producers. Consider having a look at the website and know that your purchases are bringing hope to others.

23.01.2022 We are commencing a new series on the book of James. James insists that faith matures and deepens as we persist, lean in and endure. This weekend's worship resources allow us to hear from Paul and Penny around the theme of Enduring to Mature. Watch the video at rngwd.com/139v or read in paper church at rngwd.com/139pc. You are very welcome to join us today at 11am for live communion via Zoom by going to rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live.... Don't forget to let us know you have connected with the worship resources or if you have any prayer/praise requests for the ministry staff by completing a Connect Form via rngwd.com/connect.

23.01.2022 During this NAIDOC Week, let's commit ourselves to listening to the perspective of others and what we can learn about healing and reconciliation of our nation and all its people. This article from Pastor Helen Wright on the Common Grace website gives a timely understanding of our spaces, repentance and healing.

22.01.2022 You are encouraged to be praying regularly for our church and further afield, and you are also welcome to join our regular weekly prayer time happening again tonight via Zoom, 7:30-8:30pm via the link rngwd.com/prayer. A prayer for us today written by Paul Arnott (adapted). Lord, we pray especially today for those who are feeling isolated and lonely.... Help us to be alert to opportunities to connect not only with those we are attracted to, but also to those to whom we dont readily warm. We pray also for children and youth on school holidays, and that their parents will have the energy they need throughout these holidays. We pray for teachers, chaplains and support staff, that they will find rest and be re-energised before term four begins, We pray for families with businesses that are currently closed, may your comfort calm their fears, and may they find rest as they wait. In your name. Amen. You can always send your prayers and comments to our ministry team via rngwd.com/connect.

21.01.2022 How authentic are you in the way you live out your life? Are you quick to judge others? Most of us do. We'd love you to engage with the worship resources we've prepared on week 2 of our series on the book of James. Available to watch on video at rngwd.com/209v or read in paper church at rngwd.com/209pc. Please join us today at 11am for live communion via Zoom by going to rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live. We'd love you to let us know you have connected with the worship resources or if you have any prayer/praise requests for the ministry staff by completing a Connect Form via rngwd.com/connect.

18.01.2022 Join our free playgroup in Term 4! Tuesdays 10am-10.45am on zoom. It's active, it's playful, it's fun and it's great to connect with other families. Plus you'...ll get a free craft pack with fabulous things to make and play with. Joining is easy! Just email [email protected] Supported by Maroondah City Council - thank you! See more

18.01.2022 A Relationships Victoria tip sheet called Communication Skills highlights the importance of communication in our relationships and what can go wrong if we don't work on this skill: "Its important to communicate effectively at home and at work as misunderstandings can lead to disagreements and strong emotions such as anger and sadness. These emotions and the accompanying behaviours can then be misinterpreted and escalate the situation and make future interactions more difficu...lt." The Art of Communicaton is one of the 7 topics covered in The Marriage Course and aims to help you communicate more effectively with your partner. Some of the other topics are Resolving Conflict, the Power of Forgiveness, and the Impact of Family. Keep investing in your relationship being the best it can be by signing up to take part together in this free online course beginning Thursday 15 October at www.rngwd.com/marriage or find out more at www.ringwoodchurch.org.au/event/marriage.

18.01.2022 This week we begin our series on the book of James tracking through the challenges and encouragements within it that can speak to our own discipleship and experiences of life and faith. James insists that faith matures and deepens as we persist, lean in and endure. We hear from Paul and Penny this week around the theme of Enduring to Mature. Watch the video at rngwd.com/139v or read in paper church at rngwd.com/139pc. We'd love you to join us for live communion via Zoom on ...Sunday morning at 11am. You can join in via rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live. Don't forget to let us know you have connected with the worship resources or if you have any prayer/praise requests for the ministry staff by completing a Connect Form via rngwd.com/connect.

17.01.2022 Well done Noah and Penny! You guys are awesome - as are all in team Ringwood Church of Christ! So good to see young people getting involved and making sacrifices to make a difference in the lives of others.

17.01.2022 We cannot with integrity choose to simply show up for the ones we like most, who are easy on the eyes or easy to get along with. Check out Brendans drawings on the video as we explore the second chapter of James. Available to watch on video at rngwd.com/209v or read in paper church at rngwd.com/209pc. You are very welcome to join us on Sunday at 11am for live communion via Zoom by going to rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live.... Don't forget to let us know you have connected with the worship resources or if you have any prayer/praise requests for the ministry staff by completing a Connect Form via rngwd.com/connect.

17.01.2022 Today! If you're missing catching up with people and would like to have a chat, Andrea and Kaye will be on Zoom from 2-3pm. To join them just head to rngwd.com/chat.

15.01.2022 A prayer for now... Heavenly Father Our Lord and God, We want to take this time to come into your presence, To spend time with You and simply say we love You.... Father our hearts are longing for things to be different, There is so much going on and so much not going on That we just want to stop, and refocus, To be reminded Of Your good and faithfulness toward us, To know Your tenderness, and mercy, and grace, To be strengthened in faith and hope, And to be reminded that you are God - the Lord God Almighty - Who wills that all things work together for the good of those who love You. And Lord, You know our hearts, our minds, and bodies, You know when we are hurting, When we are unwell When we are lonely, frustrated, angry, or losing direction. But we put our trust in You, and seek Your face, that You would lead us by your Holy Spirit Into paths of healing, and purpose That You would help us to put on the mind of Christ. And as we pray Lord, we bring our scattered Church before You, Lord we miss being with each other, Nevertheless Lord, we give thanks for all the ways that we can still connect, And our prayer is that even now we will be shaped and formed, Both for now, and for the time coming as landscapes change. We pray for our leadership, and also for inspired decision-making on important issues on our near horizons. We pray for the community around us - that they will know Your love through your people - and we pray for those whose businesses and employment is uncertain at this time. Help us to be a church that cares and provides as needs arise. We pray for households for patience, self-control, peace and kindness toward each other, and to ourselves as we each face our own battles. We pray for governments at all levels, working tirelessly in unprecedented circumstances. And we pray for the world - Lord God - raise up peaceful leaders of nations. Move Lord God we pray, by the power of your Holy Spirit, in ways that seem big, and ways that seem small, but ways that move towards a time when Your people will see, all things working together for the good of those who love You. In Jesus name, Amen by Matt Moore

14.01.2022 We invite you to join us in prayer from your own home, in your own time, tomorrow at 9:30am for around 1 hour. Or a time that suits you. This focused time provides a reflective space to listen and focus on matters of concern for us. We, at Ringwood Church of Christ, have several areas of ministry to be praying into: Mission being active in mission... Community experiencing community Formation growing in formation We'd love to know how you've connected with God during this time. And you can let us know by completing the online form at rngwd.com/connect.

14.01.2022 BREAKING: Another exciting update from our End COVID For All campaign! Australia has formally joined the COVAX Facility, a global initiative that brings toget...her governments and manufacturers to ensure eventual COVID-19 vaccines reach those in greatest need, whoever they are and wherever they live. Acting together like this is the only way we will #EndCOVIDForAll We look forward to a specific funding announcement from the Government to come soon! Marise Payne Greg Hunt MP Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

13.01.2022 Some encouragement for your Monday morning

13.01.2022 There are still places available to watch the worship video at the chapel tomorrow morning. Register using the link to TryBooking.

13.01.2022 Ringwood Secondary College is running a Chaplaincy fundraiser to assist with the running of the programs at the school. Programs such as Breaky Club, Mentoring, E-sports, Girls Groups and much more. The Movie we are watching is called Saint Judy you will have premiere access to the screening in Victoria. AS WELL AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN AMAZING PRIZES. Click the link or picture to find out more info and to purchase tickets... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chaplaincy-online-movie-fun

12.01.2022 Woo hoo! This is a good news story Many in our community know Vic and Jean. We have been tracking their health battle and praying for them. We praise God for this wonderful outcome. Well done to Elisabeth Moss on her reporting too!

12.01.2022 Making a Choice. As with any good sermon, Jesus leaves his listeners and readers with a solid and confronting challenge to integrate the hearing and learning into positive and active change. As we step into (old yet) new found freedoms, it’s a good time to consider our choices and to pray for courage to live them out. Join Brendan, Laura & Webster, Lorraine and Penny as they lead us through this week’s worship video. Watch the video at rngwd.com/1511v or read it in paper chur...ch at rngwd.com/1511pc. We'd love you to join us for live communion today at 11am via Zoom at rngwd.com/communion or watch it on Facebook Live at 11:05am. If you love to engage with God through music, we’ve put together this YouTube playlist for the week: rngwd.com/1511playlist We really value your feedback and want to be praying for you so feel welcome to let us know by filling out a brief connect card at rngwd.com/connect.

12.01.2022 We'd love you to join us this Sunday morning at around 11:05am for live communion.

12.01.2022 "We're almost into the final week of Safe Water September, keep up the great work everyone! You can hear more about what the challenge means for one of our participants by following the link below. Every person deserves safe water!" https://www.safewaterseptember.org.au//final-week-is-almos

12.01.2022 Welcome to Advent! The journey towards Christmas a journey to hope. The heart and hope of Christmas endures and is warm and familiar even in the most difficult of circumstances. This week we hear from Bron and John of The Fair Trader store and hear about the expectancy of Christmas from Penny. Available to watch on video at rngwd.com/2911v or read in paper church at rngwd.com/2911pc. Please join us for live communion at 11am on Sunday via Zoom at rngwd.com/communion or watc...h it on Facebook Live. We'd love to hear from you! Please fill in a connect form at rngwd.com/connect with your comments or prayers.

11.01.2022 REMINDER: Register today for this Thursdays Online Prayer Vigil for Creation and Climate Justice https://www.commongrace.org.au/climate_online_prayer_vigil

11.01.2022 Bron and her family are a part of our Ringwood Church of Christ community and we just love The Fair Trader shop. Such an easy, practical way to make a difference in this world is to shop ethically and thoughtfully. The products sold are created by people who are paid fairly and purchasing these products goes to helping create a sustainable income for families overseas. Our local businesses are doing it tough through Covid-19, so please consider The Fair Trader and other smaller retailers for your purchases.

08.01.2022 We would like for you to be praying regularly for our church and further afield, and you are also welcome to join our regular weekly prayer time happening again tonight via Zoom, 7:30-8:30pm via the link rngwd.com/prayer. Some prayer prompts for us today are: Thank God for the Holy Spirit that carries us, encourages us and lets us know we are deeply loved. Ask God for these school holidays to be a time of rest and rejuvenation for teachers, students and parents.... Thank God for those things in nature and people that encourage and uplift us; the ability for these moments to change our mood and thoughts. You can always send your prayers and comments to our ministry team via rngwd.com/connect.

08.01.2022 COVID-19 has changed our world, our family lives and the relationship we have with our partner. Its hard to have date night when you cant go out! We would like to invite you to use this strange time of isolation to think about setting aside 7 nights as date nights and participate in the The Marriage Course. Its called The marriage Course but it is for any couple that wants to invest in their relationship. It covers a range of practical subjects such as communication, conflict resolution, and how to talk about money. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but has been created for all couples with or without a church background. Starting Thursday 15 October, 7:30pm. Watch the video and register at rngwd.com/marriage or find out more at www.ringwoodchurch.org.au/event/marriage.

04.01.2022 You are very welcome to join us for live communion here on Sunday at around 11:05am. BYO communion drink and 'bread'. An added resource today you can watch this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJWW36-rac

03.01.2022 Conflict in relationships is normal but sometimes it can feel strained to the point of breaking, particularly when living through a pandemic?! An article from Byeond Blue called "How to maintain a healthy relationship during the coronavirus" says "Humans have the ability to love and nurture, but we also have some destructive tendencies too. The added stress and strain the coronavirus pandemic is bringing into many peoples lives may be amplifying any existing cracks in any re...lationship or causing new ones to appear." We are offering The Marriage Course online as a way for couples to intentionally set aside 1 night over 7 weeks to work on those cracks of conflict by Doing Date Night Differently. Starting Thursday 15 October, this free course could be exactly what you and your partner could invest in now to strengthen your relationship. Find out more at www.ringwoodchurch.org.au/event/marriage or book at www.rngwd.com/marriage.

02.01.2022 Attention creative women - there is a 6-week photography course starting tomorrow (16 Sept). The course is the convergence of spiritual formation and creative practice. Learn the importance of presence and how to capture positive memories through photography. Visit the Aperture of the Heart website for more details and to register.

02.01.2022 Join Brendan from 10 - 11am this Sunday for your most meaningful worship songs as you request them live. Just like last time, only with much longer hair. Then shortly after 11am, Communion. BYO elements.

01.01.2022 As part of Mental Health Awareness month in October, Maroondah City Council have an opportunity for you to take part in their free online community event, From Surviving to Thriving on Monday 5 October, 7-8.30pm. This event is all about coping with lifes challenges whether it is a world-wide event like COVID-19, a personal tragedy or the trials we face every day. Hear from Dr Lucy Hone, co-Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience. Register at www.trybooking.com/BLDQG.