Still at high-school? Then imagine kicking back and chilling out at MOBC’s concept cafe. Skyfall Cafe is on this January and will run from Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd. The cafe boasts a spectacular menu of exotic mocktails, skillfully created by MOBC’s teens and named after James Bond films! Great prizes are also on offer from a variety of competitions. Make sure to come on down and don’t forget to tell your friends!

The Details

When: 20th-21st January – 7-9pm
……….22nd January – 6-9pm
Where: MOBC
Cost:.Drinks – $3.00
……..Food – $1.50

For more details email benita@mobc.org.au.

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“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love”
1 Corinthians 13:13

1 Corinthians 13v13 was the theme for Ignition Youth Camp 2011. Thirty-five eager and energetic young people were gently shephered by five poor, unsuspecting leaders, all of whom enjoyed a great weekend at Stanwell Tops. Of course, camps aren’t what they used to be! The Tops provided air-conditioning, as well as yummy food and pretty comfy beds (some even scored a double bed).

Ignition 2011 proved to be both an inspiration and an encouragement as the whole group looked at Jesus, the ‘Soul Survivor’ who is the great example of faith, hope and love. The group learnt that by faith in what Jesus did on the Cross there comes the living hope of eternal life. The final talk on love brought it all together, emphasizing how God loves the world so much that he sent Jesus Christ to die on the cross. His great love is like a gift that is open to all who will receive it. It was a stong message, and the whole group was was challenged to respond by living for God and loving him in return.

A highlight of Ignition was the introduction of some new worship songs. Thanks are due to Darren Ring and John-Jo Burns for organising the music, as well as their fantastic team – Shawn Morris, Sarah Hindmarsh and Chris Ollerton.

The weekend was packed with fun. A range of different team challenges aimed to identify the ultimate survivors, but somehow ended in a tie between all the teams! Challenges included completing a puzzle, which was wrapped up in cloths and tied to a rope, using water to get a ping pong ball out of a piece of PVC piping, a trivia quiz, and a competition to pop the other teams’ balloons!

Teams also played a massive game of capture the flag, using glowsticks that were both normal sized and mega sized. This required great stealth, speed and…you’ve guessed it…downright sneakiness! Everyone had fun running around at night carrying their own glowsticks and trying to kidnap the mega glowsticks belonging to the other teams.

In another game the junior leaders ‘poisoned’ some food and the teams had to work together to figure out a ‘cure’ using a mixture of cordials. Upon completing different challenges teams were awarded clues to the secret colour combination. In this game the Red team emerged victorious, with Renee being cured most quickly!

As I finally pack away the things from Camp 2011, I can see where God has been working and am excited to say that I look towards what God is going to do at next year’s camp. All good things must come to an end, but the cool thing about this weekend’s Youth Camp was that it ended in a celebration service, with the baptism of Shawn Morris and Renee Stevenson.

To see the video of Ignition 2011 click – here and to see the photos click -  here.

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Mortdale Baptist Football Club is looking for committed players for the 2012 season.

The competition is in the NSW churches football association. Games are played on Saturday afternoons – Reserve Grade at 1:30pm and First Grade at 3.15pm. The season consists of 18 rounds played from April until the end August.

Playing in the all age division 16 year olds to 90 year olds are accepted. It’s very social and may require a relaxed training run one night a week.

There’s a one off registration fee which includes all games, insurances and a shirt. It’s usually around $240 for the season.

The rules include unlimited interchange with 45 minute halves.

Please express your interest or queries to Keith Stevenson on 0458 459 019 or tech.officer@nswhmms.org

The interest that we get will determine if we have a team to enter for the 2012 season so if soccer is your sport – let us know, now!

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Each year MOBC takes a different motto to help provide focus and direction. In 2012 our motto is, ‘Your Kingdom Come’, words which are taken from the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to pray. During 2012, the Sunday preaching will look at what the kingdom is, why it is important, what it looks like here on earth, and how it is unstoppable. Make sure to join us!

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It’s regularly updated with new resources and so is a valuable asset for the entire MOBC community!

Here’s some of the latest additions to the Resource Room.

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Keep In Step With The Spirit – J.I Packer

A new edition of the Christian classic on the Holy Spirit and finding fulfillment in our walk with God.

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Bright Lights Dark Nights – Simon Smart

13 remarkable people share their personal stories of faith in this exciting new book.

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Lies Young Women Believe – Nancy DeMoss & Dannah Gresh

Real life accounts and interviews with young women who’ve overcome the many lies commonly believed by our generation.

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God and Stephen Hawking – John Lennox

A brilliant response to Hawking’s book ‘The Grand Design’, make sure you hear both sides of the argument..

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Let’s Talk About Parenting – Tony & Judy Willis

A highly practical and enjoyable book, encouraging parents to follow the wisdom of Christian principles as they raise their children.

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The Busy Christian’s Guide to Busyness – Tim Chester

While offering practical help to busy Christians, Tim Chester also opts for root and branch treatment to deal with busyness disease affecting so many of us..

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Beyond The Gates of Splendor – DVD

A new DVD based on the true story of the martyrdom of five young missionaries in Ecuador in 1956: a powerful, award-winning documentary that includes first-hand accounts and recent tribal interviews.

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So next time you’re looking for a good read, check out the Resource Room at MOBC!

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In the same way that a plant needs water, light, nutrients and warmth in order to grow, so the Christian needs to read the Bible, pray and have fellowship with other Christians.

MOBC’s Growth Groups are an opportunity for you to study the Bible and pray together with other Christians. With many groups meeting during the week there is bound to be one that suits you. So don’t delay! Contact the Church Office on 9570 5722 for details.

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