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October 5th 2008

SO WHO DO YOU SOUND LIKE?

Whether or not you are aware of it, a war is raging all around you, and the battle is for your
mind. Your enemy's number-one target is the area of your thoughts. If he can control how you
think, he is able to control your whole life.
Indeed thoughts determine actions, attitudes and self image. Really, thoughts determine
destiny, which is why the Bible warns us to guard our minds. Almost like a magnet, we draw in
what we constantly think about. Whether we dwell on depressing, negative thoughts or posi-
tive, joyful thoughts, our life follows our thoughts.
And our thoughts effect our emotions. We will feel exactly the way we think. You cannot ex-
pect to feel happy unless you think happy thoughts. Just as it is impossible to remain dis-
couraged unless you first think discouraging thoughts. So much of success and failure in life
begins in our minds.
To win the victory in your mind, you cant sit back passively and expect this new person to
suddenly appear. I you don't think you can be successful, you never will be. When you think
thoughts of mediocrity (ordinary, low quality), you are destined to live an aver-
age life.
The Bible says; “As a man thinks within himself, so he is” Proverbs 23:7.
When you align your thoughts with Gods thoughts and you start
dwelling on the promises of His Word, when you constantly dwell on
the thoughts of His victory and favour, you will be propelled toward
greatness, bound for increase, and Gods supernatural blessings.
Begin by agreeing with the psalmist, “This is the day the Lord
Vision Statement has made, and I am going to be happy. This is going to be a
great day.” magnify your God, and go out each day ex-
We seek to love God and worship Him with all of our hearts, to walk in pecting good things. Every day, when you first get up,
godliness, to teach the Word of God with balance and depth, to share the Gospel set your mind for success.
of Jesus Christ enthusiastically and lovingly with our city and our world, and to
build a community of mature, joyful believers who will be empowered to fulfill Joel Osteen
their God-ordained purpose and ministry.

Grange Burn Motel, Ballarat Hwy

OVERSIGHT TEAM: Services @ 4pm Sundays
Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn Pr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516
Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander
www.swccportland.com
 today@church this week
4pm Service: Praise & Worship, Communion, and a The DNA of Relationships
message from Pr Shane. Followed by afternoon tea.

Women’s study
Dr. Gary Smalley illustrates the DNA of relation-

@ 2 Martin St
ships, showing how each one of us is uniquely

During the Service:
Kindling Kids
Tues 1pm
designed for healthy relationships with friends,
family, and co-workers. You don't have to live
Pre school with dysfunctional relationships anymore! Under-
standing how you are designed will start you on
Prep — Grade 6 a journey to healthy and enjoyable relationships.

Roy Hullah
Phone Cynthia for more info: 0400231019

Sunday 9th Nov Meet the Pastor

Hamilton Evening
10am Portland Pastor Shane will again be
& 4pm Hamilton Bible Study group
available to meet with peo-
ple in Hamilton this Tues- Starting soon
Don’t miss this opportunity to come and hear this great man of faith If you are interested or
share from the Word of God and minister prophetically. God has day and Wednesday. If you
used Roy powerfully in our church each time he has ministered with would like to catch up with would like to know
us in the past. him, please contact him: more,
Speak to Pastor Shane
Mob: 0417 509 516 today or contact him
Grab a FREE loan Hm: 5523 4289 Email: on 0417509516
A great selection of DVD’s and shaneaw@dodo.com.au
books are available before and
after the service for F R E E loan.
Afternoon Tea Just write your details and
Like to be involved?
Please stay after the We are looking for people in Hamilton to get involved in the future.
then…. ….. enjoy!! If you would like to discuss the possibilities, please contact:
service and share a
cuppa together. Music team: Glenda Whitbourn
This will be a weekly Mob: 0407 537 751 Hm: 5523 4289
part of our service so Email: glendasarah@dodo.com.au
please bring a little Children’s ministry: Pastor Shane Whitbourn
something to share. & set-up helpers Mob: 0417 509 516 Hm: 5523 4289
Email: shaneaw@dodo.com.au