Weekend of 25/26 Feb 2011

Habits of the Heart

This week we continue our Whole-Hearted Followers Focus in 2012.  Our culmination weekend will be the 3/4 March.  Over the next few weeks we will look at our journey in Christ.  You should have already receive a booklet which is a planning tool – to assist you in committing to appropriate activities to assist you in moving forward in your journey.  We encourage all those involved in Subi Church to commit to practices that will deepen your spiritual life and stretch you in areas of service and mission.
If you have stories of how the WHF focus as helped you grow as a Christian, please email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Hearing how God has been at work in the lives of others helps build our faith.
As part of the culmination service of WHF 2012 we invite anyone who is beginning their journey of faith, or who have already begun but have not yet been baptised to consider baptism in the services on 3/4 March.  Simply respond with “BAPTISM” on your care card or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and request information about baptism. >>

Upcoming Events

This Week

25 Feb : Young Adults - Smash & Sizzle
26 Feb : Baptism Class

Next Week

28 Feb : Alpha Course - How Can I Have Faith?
29 Feb : Newcommers Coffee & Dessert Evening
1 Mar : Prophecy Bible Study Introductory Morning Tea
2 Mar : Elders Prayer Meeting

Coming Up 

6 Mar : Office Closed
8 Mar : Talk by Dr Arnold Fruchtenbaum
10 Mar : Young Adults - Amazing Race (all day) & Launch (evening)
10/11 Mar : Baby Dedications

Come Pray With Me

Elders Prayer

Join the elders, staff and others on the first Friday of every month (next meeting on Friday 2nd March) from 7.30am to 8.30 am in the Church Cafe to pray for Subi Church and its ministries. 

Church Prayer

Join us each Sunday from 8.30am to 10am (or for as long as you can) in the Connect Lounge as we pray for the services, the ministry teams, our pastors and elders, our sick ones, our country and its leaders, missions and missionaries, and the world.

Prayer After Service

Prayer is available after each service. If you would like someone to stand with you and pray – for a personal need, dedication to God, to pray for someone you are concerned about, or to give praise and thanks – please come to the front after the service and take a seat – our speaker and prayer team members will join you.

Prayer Points

1. Thankyou for your prayers for Winston Oudejans. His father Michael has asked us to continue to pray for them. Winston had surgery last Friday afternoon and his wounds weren't serious enough for a skin graft, they instead used a spray on skin. Please continue to pray for his healing and that no serious problems occur due to the nature of burn wound healing.
2. Travel mercies for Kevin Bourne-McRae as he is away from 13 Feb to 4 Mar. 
3. For God to open minds to His Grace in all ROPE (Inc.) undertakes in Mauritius, Uganda & Kenya. For God to open ALL doors He wants ROPE (Inc.) to do His Will. 
4. Pray for the 193 children at Rehema Orphanage in Kenya as they struggle with the food crisis in this region of Kenya. 
5. Pray for those considering short term medical missions or Subi’s return trip to Marurui church and school in Nairobi this July.
6. From David & Jessica Liaw: Thank God for better rest at nights despite random barking from nearby dogs! Thank God for provision of a second car that has been promptly checked and repaired. Please pray for daily dependance on God as they face daily challenges (e.g. regular power cuts), continued good rest at nights, wisdom in parenting Hannah, and for language learning which can be challenging at times.
7. Jamie and Claudia Boland and children are back in Perth safely. We look forward to hearing their response to their visit to Gideon Bible College in South Sudan.
8. Many folks responded with interest to the presentation last weekend of the holiday camp work among children in Russia. Pray that those God wants to be involved in this will see the way opened for them in the months ahead.

To add/update/delete a Prayer Point, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that Prayer Points will remain on the Subi Weekly News for 3 weeks, after which they will be removed unless an update is submitted. 

Subi Events

Small Groups

The groups are back! Church on Sundays alone isn't enough for getting to know people better, getting support, or growing deeper in your faith. About once a fortnight, these groups meet in homes all over Perth. For more info or to join a group, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Newcomers Coffee & Dessert Evening

You may be a recent newcomer to Subiaco Church - if so, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at our Newcomers Coffee & Dessert Evening on Wednesday 29 February from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Subi Church Cafe. Our hope for the evening is to help you with information, connection and building relationships in an informal atmosphere. Pastors, staff, elders and volunteers who work across various church ministries will be attending, providing an opportunity to meet with you and be available to answer any questions you may have. Coffee and dessert will be provided of course! Please RSVP by Friday 24 February if you are interested in attending to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We look forward to seeing you there! 

Subi Young Adults 

We're got a great line up of events this year! If you are anywhere are between the ages of 18 and 30 plus, join us and make some new friends. 
Smash and Sizzle - THIS Sat 25 Feb, 7-10pm
Amazing Race - Sat 10 Mar, all day
Young Adults Launch - Sat 10 Mar, evening
To find out what happening with the Young Adults crew, join the group on fb or check the website.

Talk by Dr Arnold Fruchtenbaum

Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Th.M. (Dallas Theological Seminary), Ph.D. (New York University), a messianic Jewish believer, is a well- known theologian and author of numerous published works including ‘The Footsteps of the Messiah: A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events’ and ‘Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology’. He was an eyewitness to the events of the Six- Day War and is a well- respected conference speaker and teacher. Based in California, Dr Fruchtenbaum is the founder and international Director of Ariel Ministries.

Date : 8th March 2012 (10.00am - 12.30pm, Thursday)
Venue: Subi Leadership Centre (Cnr Rowland St & Barker Rd)
Topic: The Sequence of Pretribulational Events
Cost: Free Admission

This is a great opportunity to hear from the author, whose book (The Footsteps of the Messiah: A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events) has been described as ‘...the finest summation of the overall future development of world events as set forth in the entire Word of God....’ (Dr. James O. Combs, Provost, Louisiana Baptist University). Further information: www.ariel.org. Or contact: Evelyn Tan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 9221 1661).

Subi Courses 

Baptism ClassBaptism Class

This is a two-hour course on Sunday 26 Feb from 2-4pm providing insight and encouragement for those wanting to know more about baptism. Those wanting to attend the class need to (1) obtain a Baptism Booklet from the information board in the foyer, and (2) confirm your desire to attend the course by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Prophecy Bible Study

Invitation to Coffee Morning: Thurs, 1 March 2012 at 10am
The year 2012 has the mark of destiny upon it’ (Apocalypse2012: Lawrence E. Joseph) Ancient Mayan prophecies and other religious and scientific predictions about the apocalyptic events that will take place in 2012 have been the subject of numerous books and movies. The global economic downturn, increasing social unrest, radicalised weather patterns and continuous violence and terrorism has made humanity confused and often scared. People are asking myriads of questions: ‘What really lies ahead? Who can tell us the meaning of what is happening?’
The BIBLE states: ‘Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets’ (Amos: 3:7)
The Prophecy Bible Study focuses on God’s Prophetic Words as the foundation of the Christian faith and the revelation of God’s divine Plan and Purpose.   Biblical Prophecy is an important part of Scripture as more than 25% of the bible was prophetic when it was written. More than just foretelling the future, Biblical Prophecy contains messages of warnings, promises, commands, hope and encouragement to all who hear them. They provide a guide to the meaning of history and give understanding to current events.
We invite you to join us in this Study – to be challenged, changed and conformed to God’s will. Come for the Free Coffee Morning to assess the Study and to enjoy Great Fellowship.
Date: 10am, Thursday 1 March, 2012
Venue: Subi Leadership Centre (Cnr Rowland St & Barker Rd)
Topic: 2012: Views & Challenges
Contact: Evelyn Tan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 9221 1661)

Subi News

Subi Parking Reminders

• For the carpark located right behind the church (just off Rowland St). The first hour is free but requires a ticket, and you will need to pay if you stay longer than an hour between the hours of 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. This includes both Saturdays and Sundays, our services last for approx one and a half hours.
• We kindly ask that you do not park along Rowland St. Please be considerate of our residential neighbours, and leave these lots for them as that is their only parking.
• You can also find free 2-hour parking across the road at Crossways Shopping Centre.
• Parking at the Primary School is reserved for the elderly and parents with prams or young children. If all the lots are allocated, please do not park on the paved areas.
• Also do not to park in the paved entry drive to the pool (in the school parking – labelled as “NO PARKING” - emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles need to use that driveway). 
• Other parking is available around Subi but please be aware of parking costs, time limits, etc.

Lost & Found

The church as a collection of items (Bibles, sunglasses, water bottles, etc). If you've lost something, please check in the cupboard in the foyer with the first aid sign on it. 

Baby Dedication Weekend

If you would like to have your baby dedicated to the Lord, we will be having baby dedications next weekend - at the 5pm service on 10 March and 10.30am service on 11 March. Indicate interest on your Care Card at the weekend services, or email Amanda Tan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Opportunities To Serve

Alpha Course

Do you love cooking? Or perhaps you would like to contribute your time and energy to a worthwhile ministry on a Tuesday evening? Subi Church is planning to run 3 Alpha Courses this year and there is a Course running from now till end of March 2012. God is bringing many people to Alpha this year, and we are looking for volunteers to add to our existing team so that together we can introduce more people to Jesus. If you have skills in cooking, washing up, and general logistics (eg setting up and packing away), as well as leading small group discussions, please contact Simon Chan via E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mobile 0403 054 539.  

Sound Desk Technician

What will happen if people come to church and cannot hear the worship leader? Or the pastor delivering the sermon? Sound is such an important part of the worship experience. The only pre-requisites to being a sound technician are passion and a good ear. We'll provide full training and guidance! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you would like to serve in this ministry area. Thanks! 

Care & Connect Ministry

We are looking for helpers to serve in the Sunday café and also in the kitchen (wash up cups; wash communion cups) on Sunday all on a rostered basis.
Expressions of interest to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Other News

City Bible Forum: Is there a God? Panel Discussion

It's the most important of questions, but the way people talk you'd think it can't be answered.
This Thursday atheist Peter FitzSimons (from the Sydney Morning Herald) and Christian Ian Powell will take part in a panel discussion on the topic.
What: Is there a God? panel discussion
When: 1:00-1:45pmday 23rd February, Thurs
Where: Wesley Uniting Church (cnr William and Hay Sts)
For more infotmation on CBF, please click here. 

World Day of Prayer

Join in with millions of other Christians world wide on this day for prayer. 10am, Friday 2nd March at St. Andrew's Church, Barker Road, Subiaco. All are invited to attend - Morning tea at conclusion (Prepared by WDOP Committee of Malaysia) For enquiries: June Lee on 9204 3140. 

Click here unsubscribe to Subi Weekly NewsBaby Dedication Weekend
If you would like to have your baby dedicated to the Lord, we will be having baby dedications next weekend - at the 5pm service on 16 October and 10.30am service on 17 October. Indicate interest on your Care Card at the weekend services, or email Amanda Tan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).