This month saw the final meeting of our “Friendship Group”. Fifteen years ago a group of women who found themselves to be widows or otherwise without husbands, started meeting monthly to encourage one another and to reach out to others like them. They called it the “Friendship Group”. Each month
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Our Evening Church Minister, Josh Maule, has written a book that has been recently published. It’s called Isesomo: God’s Servant in Congo. I asked Josh about the book… How did you come to write the book? Graham and Wendy Toulmin were missionaries at my home church, Springwood Anglican in the
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Carol is a member of our Saturday and Family Church Congregations. Over the last few years, with God’s help, she has conquered significant difficulties to joyfully serve the Lord. Although requiring the use of a walker to overcome a physical disability, this does not stop Carol from serving. Since 2012,
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Daniel Bishop was a JMAP apprentice with us in 2014-15. He is now in 2nd year at Moore College. Here is an update from Daniel, and his wife Shannon… Eight weeks ago, we welcomed Jedidiah (which means ‘beloved of the Lord’) Ross Bishop into our family. We all adore him!
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Did you know that in the second half of last year, around 180 houses and units were sold in our area? There is a steady stream of new neighbours moving to Jannali, Como, Oyster Bay and Bonnet Bay. One of our aims as a church is to reach those around
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Some people love Christmas. Some people are glad when it’s over. If you are in danger of sinking under the strain of Christmas, here is a simple formula to help you have a really happy Christmas. (It is my brief summary of a booklet called “How to Have a Happy
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In 2017 Daniel & Katrina Clark and their daughter Ainsley will join our church. Daniel is beginning his studies at Moore College, and will serve us each Sunday as a Student Minister. His regular ministry will be at Family Church and Evening Church. The intention is that Daniel will be
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What’s involved in becoming a CMS missionary? In January Chris, Stef, Eliot and Theo Overhall will officially begin their training with CMS to serve overseas. Here is some of what’s involved… Missionaries in Training – From January to June Chris and Stef will both be CMS “Missionaries in Training” at
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In January, Joshua Maule will join our staff team as our new young adult and Evening Church pastor. He will also serve at Family Church. Josh is currently studying in his final year at Moore College. He grew up as part of Springwood Winmalee Anglican Churches. A key time for
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“Christianity Explored” is an opportunity to explore who Jesus is, why he came and why it matters. Guests enjoy friendly hospitality, read and discuss Mark’s Gospel and watch a series of videos by Rico Tice and ask any questions they like. In May we launched multiple “Christianity Explored” courses at
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