Wow!  What a weekend - Paintballing, Chick Flick, testimonies, baptisms and the Miracle Offering.  The highlight for me would have to have been the baptisms and the testimonies.  I get so inspired when I hear the stories of the people in our church and it is always a moving experience watching people take that step of faith in getting baptised.  Not to make you feel bad, but if you weren’t there last Sunday you really did miss a great service.  But we won't dwell on that so lets have a look at what’s cooking this month at Cockburn…

VOLUNTEERS
Each and every week God is changing lives at Riverview Cockburn Central and this only happens because of our team of volunteers that give of their time and energy to make Riverview Cockburn Central possible.  But we are greedy bunch down here and we really, really, really want to see more and more people connected with God and more lives changed which is why we are looking to go to two services in October. However, this just can’t happen without volunteers.

Volunteering at Cockburn Central is one simple and rewarding way to use the gifts and talents that God has uniquely given you.  If you’re not sure what those gifts and talents are then fill out one of our volunteer cards.  If you want to sign up to become a volunteer then go back to the Lounge or see Adam or Dale after the service.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING: THURSDAY NIGHTS @ 7:30PM
We will now be holding volunteer training on Thursday nights.  See below for what night your team is on in July. 

Lounge Team  - 10th July (dalem@riverviewchurch.com)
Hospitality - 17th July (Safe Handling Course hilary.elliott@riverviewchurch.com)
Service Team - 31st July (adamm@riverviewchurch.com)

OUTSIDE THE WALLS
We have a family in need of assistance at their home, various jobs required around the house and in the garden. A busy bee is being held on the 5th July starting at 9am.  The address is 564 Baldivis road, Baldivis.  For more information call Gayle Cooper on 0412898077.

BABY DEDICATION: 13TH JULY
If you have a child or children that you would like to get dedicated then please register at the Info Desk or drop me an email (dalem@riverviewchurch.com).

YOUTH UPDATE
On Friday the 11 July we will be holding a holiday movie night at Cockburn starting at 6.30pm, bring $5 for pizza.  Youth will be back in action on the 25th July after school hols.

YOUNG ADULTS LUNCH: THE GATE
If you’re over 20 and consider yourself a “Young Adult” then we’d love to see you at The Gate on Sunday the 27th July after the service (12ish). 

KIDZCHURCH
If you are Enthusiastic, Fun and have a Love for God and People, then we need you.  Our KidzChurch exists to support the spiritual growth of families; to provide Christian wisdom and life lessons to children; and to lead children to a knowledge of Christ. Come and be a BLESSING to our little BLESSINGS.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY DINNER
Because we all had such a hoot at last years Christmas in July dinner we thought we would do it again.  This year we will be having dinner at Chin’s Noodle House in Leeming on Wednesday the 16th July.  Ok, it might not be traditional Christmas fare but it will be tasty none the less.  The cost will be $20 per head and you can pay and register at the Info Desk after the service (you will need to pay in order to book a place).  This will be an adults only event so start organising baby sitters now.

FEAST
Grab a friend or invite anybody to have a bite to eat at your house or a restaurant after church. The first weekend of every month. This is a great opportunity to make our church local.

CONNECT MIX: 20TH JULY
We will be running a Connect Mix after the morning service on the 20th up in the Primary Zone area.  If you are a leader who has some room in your group for some more like-minded souls, or if you are just looking to get connected into a group then you need to be at the Mix. Please email Hilary if you are keen to come  (hilary.elliott@riverviewchurch.com ).
 
PRAYER MEETING: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS @ 7:30AM
I know it’s early and the mornings are getting darker and colder but can I encourage you to come along to our Wednesday morning prayer meeting.   It’s a great way to not only meet some amazing people but also and more importantly to meet with God and you can now buy a really good coffee when we’re done. 

LINGER: 3rd JULY @ 7:30PM
Come and join Jono and our fabulous worship team for an extended time of worship and prayer this Thursday night.

ACCELERATE: STARTING AGAIN ON THE 10TH JULY
We're back for July with the theme 'Jesus: Light of the World' with Haydn Nelson teaching on Jesus.  Get here at 7pm and grab some dinner from the café before it starts.

Happy wedding anniversary to Rita and Keith Proctor for the 4th July and also to Rod and Carla Barnard who celebrated their wedding anniversary on the 30th June.

If you’re keen to do the City to Surf fun run then there a bunch of Cockburn ladies who have started training and would love to have you join them (ladies only I’m afraid).  If you’re keen and would like a copy of the training schedule email Hilary Elliott (hilary.elliott@riverviewchurch.com).

Mobile Mission Maintenance (MMM) is having a fund raising dinner on the 26th July at 7pm in Wandi.  The cost is $40 per head for a 3-course meal.  For more information contact Siska on 9456 0022 or mmmwa@mmmorg.au.

The Cockburn Central Council is running a competition for 10 to 24 year olds to name the new youth centre.  If you want to enter follow the link Cockburn Youth Centre.

Love and Blessings - Adam and Dale

...more info at www.riverviewchurch.com/churchnews