090104 - Jan 4 - Newsletter

Your Notes January 4 , 2008

SMART start to the New Year

Whoever said, "Procrastination is the thief of time," was right. We keep postponing, promising ourselves we'll do better. Be honest, how many of last year's resolutions did you keep? This year do things differently. Make your goals S.M.A.R.T. In other words, make them: (S)pecific: Get up 20 minutes earlier in order to read your Bible and pray before going to work. Not work past 7:00 so you can be with your family. Exercise for 25 minutes a day. Take care of your body; it's God's temple (See 1 Cor 6:19-20). (M)oderate: tackling more than one project at a time dilutes your focus and makes it harder to stick with. When you start too much you finish too little. Start small and build on your successes by mastering and maintaining one thing at a time. (A)chievable: don't try to swallow the whole elephant in one bite. Baby steps are the name of the game. Paul said, "One thing I do" (Philp 3:13 NKJV). Talk in terms of what you will do instead of what you won't. For example, instead of saying, "I'm not going to be so critical," say, "Today I'm going to look for something good in everybody I meet" (See Philp 4:8). (R)ecordable: You can't manage what you can't measure. Documenting your progress (or lack of it!) makes you accountable, shows how far you've come and what you need to work on. (T)ime-specific: review your goals weekly (or daily if you're struggling). That way you can troubleshoot early, and change direction when necessary. The Bible says, "Throw yourself into your tasks so...everyone will see your progress" (1 Tim 4:15 NLT). Come on, make up your mind, get up off the couch and go for it! "The righteous keep moving forward...and...become stronger." Job 17:9 NLT

OVERSIGHT TEAM:

Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander

Services: Sundays @ 10am Fawthrop Community Centre Hood St, Portland Pr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516

www.swccportland.com

today@church 9.30am Prayer meeting ….please join us! 10am Service: Praise & Worship, Communion & then a

message from Pastor Shane.

Also during the 10am Service:

&

Kindling Kids

Primary School

Pre-school

If you are visiting with us this morning, Welcome! Please stay after the service and enjoy some morning tea with us. Morning Tea

Today: …. Margot’s Team Next week : (Jan 11): Marni’s Team

Why not visit our website

www.swccportland.com Check out what’s happening, the latest newsletter, view photos and videos, and download sermon mp3’s

this week Home Group Robin Hill’s study at Sue McVickers’ home starts again this Tuesday night @ 7.30 Everyone welcome.

For your diary 25th Jan 2008 Our 10am Service will be in the Civic Hall

ELECTRONIC GIVING

SUFM combined service Wesley Uniting Church Tonight @ 7pm

These services are always enjoyable and bring together many of the families who have been participating in the SUFM program during the week.

To direct deposit or Internet bank your giving : South West Community Church BSB 033656 A/C 128710

Family Camp February 13 – 15

Bridgewater Lakes campsite A great FREE weekend for the whole family (food also provided!). Tent camping with kitchen, shower and toilet facilities. Activities include watersports, walks, campfire and great fellowship. Put it in your diary, and ….don’t miss it!!

Forms available next week