SLINGSHOT Volume 1 Issue 1

November 2008

“You crown the year with your

bounty, and your carts overflow
with abundance” Ps 65:11

AUSTIN GOSPEL
CHURCH
“Let us arise and build”
www.austingospelchurch.org

PURPOSE
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION
OF AUSTIN GOSPEL
CHURCH FOR
DISSEMINATION OF
INFORMATION AND EVENT
SCHEDULES. PLEASE
CONTACT THE EDITOR(S)
FOR QUESTIONS AND
INQUIRES

EDITOR
JIJO THOMAS

LAYOUT & DESIGN

BOBBY ABRAHAM

Nurturing a Church
striking similarities to the early days of a babe
From the Editor’s desk

When I was thinking of a topic
for this newsletter, the first and
the foremost thought that came
to mind was the ways in which
our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus
has been nurturing this Church
since the day it was born. Our
Lord who is perfect in all aspects
(Deut 32:4) and full of Grace and
Truth (John 1:14) has been
shepherding us in the most loving
and gracious manner possible.
There are many striking
similarities between the
development of a new born and
that of a Church. For instance,
before the birth of a child, the
family into which it is born
prepares themselves to receive
their precious one into this world;
likewise before a Church is
formed, there is a level of
preparation that takes place in
the personal lives of the
individual members of that
Church. In a fetus, all structural
foundations are laid within the
first 12-13 weeks; similarly, the
Church also lays the foundation
for all its internal departments
and faculties during the early
ages of its formation.
After development of the
structural foundations, the fetus
continues to grow those
structures by absorbing nutrients
from its mother; likewise the
Church also continues to grow
and strengthen its faculties by
living in obedience to the living
Word of Christ. Finally just as a
new born is ushered with joy into
the lives of its expecting parents,
the Church in its fullness of
growth should bring divine joy to
every brother and sister in Christ
and become a beacon of light to
the lost.
This publication- 'Slingshot'
is one such integral organ of
Austin Gospel Church for which
the foundation is being
prayerfully laid in Christ. Along
with the dissemination of
information pertain to Church
the main mission of this
newsletter is to comfort,

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encourage and to exhort every
brother and sister in their battle
against the powers that leads us
away from the true light.
Please remember in your
prayers the team that brings you
this newsletter. We will focus on
addressing topics that brings
about spiritual growth in the
most effective manner. We have
SLINGSHOT
shouldered this responsibility
Winter Family Outing
Dec 20, 2008
A day of refreshment, food, fun And
games
kambollam
buy, sell and giveaway
For Sale
Video editing software (Bobby)
echobob@hotmail.com
Giveaway
HP color ink-jet Printer (Bobby)
echobob@hotmail.com
Quiz
yourself
with none other than Christ
himself; however, we need your
prayers so that we may not stray
away from the boundaries of His
grace. In due time, it is my firm
conviction that this vessel will be
used mightily to spread the
Gospel of love to the lost in a
manner worthy to bring glory to
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
1. Which king of Israel was first to have a
navy?
2. What was Christ's first miracle in the
book of John?
3. Which is the first book with prophecy
about Messiah
announcements
info & monthly
program review
Sunday Service
Sunday School 8:45a; Worship 9:30a
Intercessory Prayer
Every Tuesday (Nov 4, 11, 18, 25) 8p; Bro.
Alexander’s House
Monthly Cottage Meeting
November 8th, 8p; Bro. Bobby’s Apartment
Joint Leadership Meeting
November 15th, 9a
Sisters Meeting
November 15th, 5:30p; Sis. Anu’s Apartment
Fasting Prayer
November 21 -23. Evening 8p, Morning 10a
Combined Sunday School
November 30th, 8:45a
After prayer and due consideration, Benny Uncle
is appointed Pastor for a period of one year. He
will lead the Malayalam service.
We are in the process of finding a new rental
facility to conduct services. Our current
agreement will end soon. Any suggestion on
rental facility is welcome- schools, retail buildings,
joint leases etc
We are in the process of filing for 501 c(3) for
federal Tax exempt status
AGC is already recognized as tax exempt by
Texas state. Any items purchase for the Church
can be tax exempt. Please direct all questions to
Jijo Thomas.
We are looking for suggestion on a Church Logo.
Please put on your artistic cap and bring up some
ideas.
Lots
TO BE
thankful
about!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING