Bulletin – Communion Today
Sunday 10:00am – Ephesians 2:4-19
“The Great Reconciliation”
Sunday 6:00pm – Matt 15:1-28
“Clean hands, Pure heart”
Wednesday 7:00pm Discipleship Night/Prayer/Bible teaching – Ephesians 3
Once our service has begun, and especially during the teaching of God’s Word, we kindly ask that everyone remain seated so as not to distract others who are listening. If you do need to step out, our Ushers will guide you to a seat at the rear of the sanctuary or in the foyer overflow when you return – thank you
Sunday 4th October 2026
Welcome to Calvary Chapel Secret Harbour today!
🍞🍷 THE LORD’S TABLE
Today, we as the Body of Christ here at Secret Harbour will celebrate the Lord’s Table as we remember all that our Lord has done, is doing, and is about to do for us! 🙏
🌸🎁 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Get your Shoe Box! 🎁👟
Today, October 4, is the last Sunday to return your completed shoe box. Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ with children around the world! 🌎
🏖️👨👩👧👦 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & PRAYER
With the current school holidays commencing, this is a great opportunity for families to join us on Sunday evenings and Wednesday evenings during the school break. We would love to see the whole family out together! 👨👩👧👦
🙏 Pre-Service Prayer Team
We are looking to see our prayer preparation for our services grow stronger. We invite as many as are able to join our Pre-Service Prayer Team each Sunday at 9:40 am in Classroom #1.
🔥 Your prayers can make a difference!
Let’s prepare our hearts and our services through prayer.
🌷📖 CALVARY LADIES
The Tuesday morning Bible study is currently in recess for the school holiday period and will recommence on Tuesday, October 20. 🌸
📱📖 DAILY DEVOTIONS & SERMONS
Our pastors write daily devotions to help you grow in God’s Word and be encouraged each day. 📖
You can receive these devotions, along with sermons you may have missed, through our new Church App. 📱
👉 Check the Church sliders for the QR code and access all the blessings and resources available to you here at Calvary Chapel Secret Harbour! 🙌
🍽️🤝 AGAPE LUNCH — NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday, we are planning an Agape Lunch following the morning service. 🍴
This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know some new faces, enjoy fellowship together, and gather in Christ’s name. 🥰🤝
📖🔥 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS — EPHESIANS
We continue our teaching through the book of Ephesians each Wednesday evening. 📖
We encourage you to keep up with any messages you may have missed so that you don’t miss the important context of Paul’s teaching throughout this blessed book. 🙏
Following the Bible study, we gather together for prayer, bringing the many requests and needs of our church family before the Lord and seeking His power, wisdom and grace. 🙌🙏
Come, learn from His Word—and then pray together!
Helen’s Heart
“The Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion on His suffering ones.” – Isaiah 49:13. When troubles overwhelm us, it is hard for us to see a way out and how this problem will work out. After the bleak winter rains and storms the spring and sunshine bring a carpet of colourful wildflowers. Our burdens are like winter storms preparing a way for something beautiful in our lives. “For lo winter is past, the rain is over and gone, the flowers appear on the earth the time of singing has come.” – Song of Solomon 2:11.
Grace Giving 2Co 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. We encourage all of you who are part of our Calvary Chapel Secret Harbour Fellowship family to give without obligation but with a cheerful heart of worship. Your gifts allow God’s work to be done in “Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the world.” Account name – Calvary Chapel Church Secret Harbour Incorporated – Account – 10891970 – BSB – 066-516.
From the Pastor’s desk –
John 2:24–25 “But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people. No one needed to tell him about human nature, for he knew what was in each person’s heart.”
More and more, I am seeing pastors and churches using increasingly outlandish means and methods to attract attention. A pastor driving a brand-new Rolls-Royce onto the platform and stepping out to preach is just one recent example. In many places, the church has become more like a circus act, a vaudeville show, or a form of entertainment. The thinking seems to be: Anything that draws a crowd must be worthwhile. But is it the fault of the pastor who provides such demonstrations, or the fault of those who are drawn to them? Obviously, there is responsibility on both sides. I am fascinated by the fact that the greatest Teacher and Preacher who ever walked this planet, Jesus Christ Himself, did not continually use spectacular demonstrations to attract larger crowds. There was one very public and extraordinary exception—His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But Jesus did this in fulfilment of Scripture and prophecy. He wasn’t putting on a show to build His ministry. He was fulfilling the Father’s Word. Whilst on numerous occasions, Jesus actually withdrew from the crowds. He was not obsessed with numbers, popularity or keeping the crowds entertained. His concern was for those who truly believed that He was the Son of God and that through Him salvation could be found. Jesus knew the hearts of people. John 2:24–25 reminds us that He did not entrust Himself to people simply because they were impressed by Him or followed the crowd. He knew what was in their hearts. Pastor Chuck Smith used to warn Calvary Chapel pastors with a very practical observation: “If you put on a show in your church this Sunday, you had better put on a bigger and more exciting show next Sunday to keep that same crowd coming!” That is the danger of making entertainment the attraction. You have to keep increasing the spectacle. What amazed people yesterday may no longer impress them tomorrow. But the Word of God does not need to become more spectacular.
The Gospel does not need gimmicks. Jesus Christ does not need to be made more attractive. Christ is enough.
So what are you looking for when you come to church?
Are you looking for a show?
Are you looking to be entertained?
Are you looking for a rush of excitement and extravaganza?
Or are you hungry for the faithful teaching of God’s precious Word? There is a great difference between being entertained by the church and being transformed by the Word of God. Paul said: 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” The question for all of us is simple: Is Jesus Christ enough—or does a “Las Vegas Jesus” have greater appeal? May we never become so fascinated with the spectacular that we lose our hunger for the simple, powerful, life-changing truth of God’s Word.
🇮🇱✈️ HOLY LAND TOUR — UPDATE – 2027
We have pushed back our proposed Holy Land Tour dates to October.
This will allow more time for people to save towards their travel costs, and the weather should also be much nicer at that time of year. 🌤️🇮🇱
We are looking forward to sharing more details with you as plans develop.
If you would like to know how to become a Christian today, the pastors and elders, will be available to pray and walk you through the Scriptures to help you start your blessed walk with Jesus. They will be available at the front of the sanctuary and look forward to meeting with you today!