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Inflatable Holiday Fun @ The Centre – Dural
Bounce into some Inflatable Holiday Fun these school holidays come rain, hail or shine at The Centre
with six exciting inflatable rides to choose from (age limits apply).
$7 per person for 2 hrs: 4 yrs and under
$15 per person for 2hrs: 5 yrs and over
Pay upon entry. Parents must stay on site. On-site cafe open. On-site parking available.
Coloured wristbands provided for each 2-hour session when signing your child in for a session. Look forward to seeing you there!
School Holiday
CHURCH EVENT: Refresh Conference – Collaroy Beach
Jesus said, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink” and “out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38).
You’re invited to gather at the Northern Beaches of Sydney for a time of rest, renewal, and refreshing at this years Refresh Conference. The conference will be taking place April 23–26 and is open to church workers, pastors, ministry leaders, and their families.
Guest speakers are from WA, USA, and Sydney who will be speaking on life in the Holy Spirit. A full children’s ministry program is offered to look after kids while parents enjoy time at Jesus’ feet.
Early bird discount till 28 Feb. Register soon!
Church
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend – Varroville
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples – set in peaceful, picturesque surroundings, away from the distractions of everyday life. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their relationship. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset . . . your Marriage!
Bookings online or by phone or email.
Family
KYCK 18 Youth Conference – Katoomba
KYCK is a conference for high schoolers! At KYCK thousands of youth gather to hear from God’s word, respond to his saving grace and are challenged to live for him in the world.
Matt Sparks, Sam Low and Danny Mitchell will be joining us to share from 1 Peter. We will hear how we should live in response to the gospel and what it looks like to follow a Saviour who is “Out of this World.”
KYCK 18 will run across three weekends:
- KYCK #1: April 13 – 15, 2018
- KYCK #2: April 20 – 22, 2018
- KYCK #3: April 27 – 29, 2018
For more information visit the KYCK website.
Camp
Church Event: Champions Conference – Yagoona/Bankstown
At this weekend conference from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 April, Apostle Victor Phillips from Canada will be speaking and will be praying for people. He is man of faith and grace, and has a prophetic ministry.
This is a free event with an option to give to an offering. See website for times.
Church
Mt Colah Uniting Church Craft Destash
This is a wonderful opportunity for people to come along and sell their unwanted craft materials or to sell ready-made craft goods. $30 per stall and all stalls will be inside. Please phone or email to book your spot.
And if you’re looking for some craft goods or materials, this is the place to come!
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Lifeline’s GIANT Thornleigh Book Fair – All weekend
Lifeline’s Thornleigh Book Fair celebrates 10 years! Choose from over 50,000 titles and help us raise money for suicide prevention. This is a fantastic community event for all ages with an entire room dedicated to children’s and young adult books.
The books, DVDs and CDs at the sale are sorted into over 50 categories including General Fiction, Old Favourites, Romance, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Literature, Art, and Children’s 0–16, Lifestyle, Military, Art/Media, Cooking, Collectibles so there really is something for everyone.
For more information on Lifeline go to the website below or www.facebook.com/LifelineH2H.
Community
AUTUMN FAIR – Pennant Hills
At the Pennant Hills Uniting Church’s Autumn Fair, there’ll be:
- 1,000s of books for young and old
- Huge range of DVDs, CDs, Vinyls
- Unbelievable pre-loved goods including China & Glassware, Soft Furnishings & Linen, Children’s toys, Kitchenware, Pictures & Frames, Jewellery & Accessories and many other great treasures.
- Electrical goods
- Large variety of Plants
- Cakes, Jams, Slices & Biscuits galore.
- Mother’s Day Gifts
- Devonshire Teas
- Sausage Sizzle & Drinks.
Plenty of off-street parking opposite. Everyone is welcome. We’d love to meet you!
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AUTUMN MARKET – Beecroft
Come to Beecroft Uniting’s Autumn Market with Indian Dhosa, Sausage Sizzle, Cakes & Preserves, Honey, Coffee Cart, Jewellery, Candles, Succulents, Wooden Craft, Stationery & Cards, Babies’ Wares, Soaps, Diffusers, Oils, Chocolates, Tealights, Melts, Tupperware, Kokedama, Bookmarks, Handbags, Organic Tea, Homewares, Magnets and maybe even a bit more.
In time for Mother’s Day shopping. Beecroft Uniting OpShop will also be open for business selling Novels and good quality Women’s & Men’s Clothing at wonderful prices.
Facebook @ beecroftuniting.org
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Morling College Open Night – Macquarie Park
Is God calling you to deepen your understanding of him and his word?
Morling College invites you to visit our campus for our Open Night to:
– learn about the College and your options for study,
– ask any questions
– meet the faculty. Come and see what Morling College is all about and what we have to offer you.
Our courses in Bible, Theology, Education, Counselling and Chaplaincy are preparing Christians like you to impact the world around them and share God’s love and grace in Australia and beyond. Please register online.
Education
Theology Event: Temptation – Doonside
Come and hear lecturer Peter Szep talk about temptation. Temptation comes at us in many forms but do we really know what it is and how to deal with it? Temptations arise at home, work, and in church – why does this happen, and what are the consequences if temptation is not confronted?
Come and join the discussion about if Satan is to blame for the evil in the world, or is it only humans who go wrong?
$5 including notes and refreshments.
Church
SMBC Hot Topics (Talk 8) – Croydon
HOW FAR IS TOO FAR IN A HOSTILE WORLD? with DEREK BROTHERSON
When it comes to the gospel and conversion to Christ, how should a new believer in a religiously hostile culture live and worship? What does becoming all things to all people (1 Corinthians 9) look like for both missionaries and new believers in contexts like this? Contextualisation versus syncretism. Derek, who works cross-culturally overseas, is living and researching ‘insider movements’ from biblical foundations and a practical life perspective.
(SMBC Hot Topics is a series of 10 talks held on Wednesday evenings. They are ideal for those who want their hearts and minds challenged. Come to one, some or all ten!)
Faith
HILLSONG EVENING COLLEGE TERM 2 START! Baulkham Hills & Waterloo
Hillsong Evening College Australia is committed to equipping you for a life of impact! It’s for people who have a commitment to work, study or parenting but desire to study the Bible, life and leadership part-time.
It is our desire that every student might find the Evening College experience to include: A sense of community, transformational teaching and encouragement of life & ministry application.
Sign up today!
Education
Excellence 2.0 Learning From A Christian Perspective – Windsor
The Excellence Centre, transforming the thinking and practice of Christian Education, will be holding a special event for those involved or interested in Christian Education.
Special guest speaker Mark McCrindle will share on Learning from a Christian Perspective.
This is a free event and will include beverages and canapes.
Education
CAP Money Course – Thornleigh
The CAP Money Budgeting Course is built on three principles: Budget. Save. Spend.
Come and learn how! Held over two nights, this course teaches you to use an easy and sustainable budgeting system that you can implement long term to help you manage your finances. It will help you to set financial goals and to understand the steps you need to take to fulfil them!
The CAP Money Budgeting Course is run by trained facilitators who provide you with information and assistance as you learn. There is no cost for the course, and all materials are provided. Please phone our Church office to register.
Community
WESLEY GIANT GARAGE SALE – Castle Hill
Friday and Saturday: Sale items/Stalls include Books, Records, CDs, DVDs, Clothing, Electrical, Furniture, Manchester, Plants, Toys, White Elephant, Jewellery, Fine Art, China. We will also be providing refreshments – tea and coffee during sale hours – together with a Sausage Sizzle for lunch on both days, and Bacon and Egg rolls for breakfast on Saturday morning.
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, and pick up a bargain knowing you’ll be helping those families who need our assistance within the Hills area.
Due to current roadworks in the area, parking will be PROHIBITED on both sides of Showground Road, but possible in Kentwell Avenue, Worthing Avenue, Castle Street, Cheriton Avenue and Cecil Avenue.
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Wheel ‘n’ Weft Mothers’ Day Art & Craft Exhibition – Thornleigh
(All Weekend!) The Hornsby-based art and craft group, Wheel ‘n’ Weft, has been operating for over 40 years. The group raises money for charity and this year it is supporting “Wrap with Love”, a not-for-profit group that creates warm knitted wraps to help ward off hypothermia (extreme cold) to vulnerable people around the world.
The Wheel ‘n’ Weft members have a passion for creating unique and beautiful handmade arts and crafts and their next exhibition and sale is a Mothers’ Day-themed exhibition that will provide the perfect opportunity to purchase lovely handcrafted gifts, cards and gourmet foods.
Admission is $5 (includes light refreshments).
Fundraiser
FETE – WENTWORTHVILLE UNITING CHURCH
Lots to do – animal contact farm and jumping castle for kids.
Lots to buy – great bargains – Op Shop will be open,
White elephant stalls with books, plants, cakes, and beautiful hand-knitted gifts for baby.
Lots to eat – bacon and egg sandwiches for breakie.
Devonshire teas for morning tea, sausage sizzle and authentic Curry Corner for lunch!!!
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SMBC Children’s Ministry Conference – Croydon
In a world that tries to pull us away from God, what are the key things we can do which will help establish in children a faith that is deep and strong? A faith that will weather the storms, a faith that lasts a lifetime?
‘Going The Distance: Growing Faith in Kids That Lasts A Lifetime’ is the conference you need to attend. We’d love you to come and join us as we explore ways of helping grow our kids’ faith – because we long to see them Going the Distance.
Ideal for all those with an interest in children’s ministry. For more information and to register visit the website.
Church
St Luke’s 31st Annual Model Railway Exhibition – Hornsby
St Luke’s Anglican Church will be hosting its 31st annual Model Railway Exhibition witharound 16 exhibits, both local and visiting, including Hornsby live steam locomotives, Lego display and many more. The family-friendly attractions will include a craft stall, jumping castle, children’s activities and a variety of refreshments.
- Saturday 5 May: Exhibition 9 am to 5 pm
- Sunday 6 May: Church Service 9.30 am – 11 am
Morning Tea: 11 am
Exhibition 12 noon – 4 pm
Admission by donation :
Adult: $7.00
Child: $3.00
Senior/Pensioner: $5.00
Family: $15.00
Family
Aged Care & Dementia Seminar – Mona Vale
How important would the Body of Christ be to you if you forgot how to pray? Or if you couldn’t read your Bible? What if words suddenly made no sense? Or you couldn’t speak up to express what you needed?
Join us at this seminar to learn how you can increase the quality of the spiritual life of those living with dementia.
Event is free of charge, however all donations will be gratefully received.
Faith
Honour Our Heroes Relay Walk – Parramatta
Our defence force veterans are used to defending and helping others in their hour of need. Yet when returning home, veterans are often slow to seek help for themselves, even when suffering post traumatic stress.
The annual Honour our Heroes Relay walk will raise funds for a range of essential veterans’ support services.
Visit the website below to register your team or donate now. It’s your chance to help those who’ve fought for us.
Fundraiser
Free Weekly Sunday Kids Club! – Emu Plains
Come join us every Sunday from 10 – 11 am, where we’ll be running fun activities for primary-school age kids (5–12). Our Kids Club is a place for epic adventure, awesome games, and is a great place to learn more about Jesus and make new friends!
All are welcome to stick around for yummy food and coffee (for the adults 🙂 ) after each program!
[This is an initiative of Emu Plains Community Baptist Church – all of our leaders and volunteers have their Working with Children Check and comply with our Safe Ministry Environment Policy.]
Children
Strickland House Walks – Vaucluse
At 11am and 2 pm the Society will give a short talk about the present situation followed by a guided walk in the grounds lasting about 1 hour.
Due to conservation work the house is not open. Cost is a gold coin for adults, children under 16 free.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the magnificent harbour views.
No need to book. Meet at the Vaucluse Road gate.
The 325 bus from the City and Edgecliff stops at the gate.
Community
Wollondilly People’s Praise – Picton
Wollondilly Peoples Praise is a Sunday afternoon program where people of all faiths can join together to sing their favourite hymns and choruses in praise and worship.
Join us to sing hymns popular in the sixties and seventies, including favourites written by John W Peterson and choruses sung in camps and youth groups.
Returning as guest artists for the afternoon is The Campbelltown City Baptist Church Choir.
At the conclusion of the program join us for a cuppa and a chat.
Music
FEBC Australia: Russia – How Can They Hear If Nobody Tells Them? – San Souci
FEBC Australia is hosting Alexey Vlasikhin, Program Manager of FEBC Russia’s Radio TEOS station. We would love to see you at one of our public events where you can hear firsthand the work of FEBC in Russia and Ukraine.
Learn how Alexey and the FEBC Russia team reach out through radio and internet ministry to display the love of Jesus in their community. Hear live from Alexey about how radio in Russia is feeding hearts, engaging communities, bringing hope, changing lives and inspiring people to follow Christ.
Faith
Community Music Project – Sunday Lounge Sessions – Redfern
The Community Music Project (CMP) encourages musicans and singers to share their passion for music with others. The CMP’s vision is to create a movement of community music sharing and unlock the collective talents of musicians and singers across Australia.
At our Sunday Lounge Sessions, you will get a chance to perform in a relaxed and informal environment. It’s also a great opportunity to meet and listen to other like-minded musicians perform from your local area.
Visit our website below to register and find out about this and future sessions in Redfern and Marrickville.
Music
Theology Event: ‘More Than Heroes’ – A Morning with Mary J. Evans – City
The Old Testament is full of strange and complicated stories, and parts that we tend to skip over in our Bible reading because they seem too difficult to understand. How could these parts of the Bible – often involving women – possibly be relevant to our 21st Century lives? Mary J. Evans will explore some difficult stories of the Old Testament involving women, and show us that they can be understood and applied to our lives today.
Join past and present MAC students and other Christian women, as we meet to learn from Mary as she opens God’s word.
Please register online.
Faith
Free 8-week cooking program – Bungarribee
RSVP by 30 April: We’re inviting parents of children aged 2_8 years to participate in Food For Life, a fun and interactive 8-week nutrition and cooking program hosted by our accredited paediatric dietitian, Delfa Kaabi. We understand that providing tasty, yet healthy and nutritious food on a budget can be difficult. This program is designed to give families the tools they need to succeed at mealtimesPlaces limited, secure yours now!
COST: Free
TIME: 10am – 12pm (2hrs)
DATE: Mondays weekly, 7 May – 2 July
RSVP by: 30 April by phone or email
Health
Theology Event: ”To enter into His glory” (Luke 17-24) – Doonside
Come and join us as we study the climatic chapters of Luke’s account of the gospel of Jesus the Christ, as we follow Him approaching and entering Jerusalem for the last time before He gave Himself for our sake.
What does it mean that He died in our place? Why was He raised from the dead? How should we respond to these profound events? How can we help others to understand their significance? Join as we consider these and many other questions raised by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.
Lecturer: Dr. Russ Bryan
$35.00 including notes and refreshments
Church
AX1 Acting Class – Belmore
AX1 is a two-hour weekly acting class focused on scene study. What will you work on?
Sensory – working on your 5 senses
Creating Your Character – each actor works on developing individual characters in their own space
Scene Work – actors work on two-hander scenes or individual monologues
*End of term Showcase of scene work
All levels of experience welcome
18 years and over
Please email to register.
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SMBC Hot Topics (Talk 9) Croydon
IS GOD INTERESTED IN OUR DAILY WORK? and KARA MARTIN
Most of us spend 95% of our waking hours outside church. We work to support ourselves and others; we study; we do chores around our homes; we care for parents, children and others. How does God regard all that busy worldly activity? Do the ‘spiritual’ things please him more? Kara mentors, lectures at Mary Andrews College, and wrote a recently shortlisted book, ‘Workship: How to Use Your Work to Worship God’.
(SMBC Hot Topics is a series of 10 talks held on Wednesday evenings. They are ideal for those who want their hearts and minds challenged. Come to one, some or all ten!)
Faith
Church Event: Pastor Jivan Rai ‘jyoti’ in Sydney – Lidcombe
Pastor Jivan Rai “Jyoti” will be sharing his life-changing testimonies.
He will be speaking and conducting workshops on topics like Demonology, 9 gifts of The Holy Spirit, Family Seminar, Spiritual Warfare, Healing and deliverance, Praying and Fasting.
Please use the weblink below to register (free) and to find out more information.
Faith
Church Event: Saturate the City – Ashfield
Saturate (the training and resourcing arm of the SOMA network of churches) and City to City Australia are converging to host a conference on the two elements of discipleship:
How do we cultivate thick Christian community?
How do we cultivate intentional missional focus?
Saturate the City is a unique conference that brings together the best ministry and mission practice in service of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bring along all those serving with you at church! Please register online below.
Faith
Ladies Late Night Shopping for a Cause – Dural
$10 gives you entry to a very special event and cause – The Salvos Women’s project SIMBA that helps with combating and educating communities on Human Trafficking.
Light refreshments are included and you will have access to special items at discounted prices.
Fundraiser
Inaburra School Fete and Open Day – Bangor
The Inaburra Fete is an annual school fundraising event run concurrently with our Open Day. It is a chance to experience the Inaburra community, meet the Principal, tour the campus grounds and enjoy a variety of student performances.
Shop the Bargain Lane, Billa Books and a range of novelty market stalls selling everything from take-home food to fashion, jewellery, homewares and giftware, view student exhibitions, enjoy a delicious high tea or BBQ lunch and let the kids go crazy on the rides.
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Danebank School Autumn Fair & Open Day – Hurstville
Our annual Open Day and Autumn Fair is coming up just before Mother’s Day.
As usual, it promises to be a fantastic day of rides and activities for younger children, entertainment for all and an opportunity to find that special gift for Mum! Visitors will also have their opportunity to take tours of our school, including our new Junior School building. For more information visit our website.
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Church Event: Awake to Israel (ATI) – Epping
Second Coming Conference: ‘The Future and the Nations’. All are welcome.
Speakers: Ron Jarlett (The Nations – The Beginning); Paul Cohen (The Chosen Nation – ISRAEL); Kevin Rosolen (The Nations in the Tribulation); Greg Willis (The Nations in the Messianic Age and Eternity).
Lunch is provided, but sorry no special diets.
Bookings essential – RSVP by 29 April to email or phone number below.
Faith
FEBC Australia: Russia – How Can They Hear If Nobody Tells Them? – City
FEBC Australia is hosting Alexey Vlasikhin, Program Manager of FEBC Russia’s Radio TEOS station. We would love to see you at one of our public events where you can hear firsthand the work of FEBC in Russia and Ukraine.
Learn how Alexey and the FEBC Russia team reach out through radio and internet ministry to display the love of Jesus in their community. Hear live from Alexey about how radio in Russia is feeding hearts, engaging communities, bringing hope, changing lives and inspiring people to follow Christ.
Faith
CAP MONEY COURSE – Free Personal Finance Course – Helensburgh
CAP Money Is a free course for our local community to help others understand personal finances, to plan for the future, and to learn to save. You may be planning to buy a home, get married, go to university, or you may be a parent needing some simple methods to take control of your finances to support your family.
We welcome everyone to be equipped with easy-to-follow ways to save and plan for your future.
The course is run over three Monday nights. We ask for a $5 donation for a booklet. You can contact Bronwyn, or enrol online on the CAP MONEY website.
Community
Mary Andrews College Open Week – City
At MAC, we love drinking tea and chatting about God, His Word and His world. With so many engaging units, taught by expert lecturers, there’s also something fascinating to discuss.
Come and see for yourself. Join us at MAC Open Week 15–18 May. Drop in any day to experience a MAC class, then join us for a cup of tea and a chat about what you learned.
Register to attend a class on the website.
Faith
Wesley Wills Day – City
Having an up to date Will is a very important part of looking after your loved ones. Wesley Wills days are an excellent opportunity to have your Will professionally prepared by an independent lawyer for just $60 – much less than the usual cost.
Funds received help support Wesley Mission’s many community services.
Bookings are essential.
Consultations are for 20 minutes.
Cost covers simple Wills only.
A gift in your Will (of any size) to support our future care of those in need would be greatly appreciated – but only after providing for your family and loved ones first.
Fundraiser
Wesley Monthly Market Stall – CBD
Prepare for the winter season and mix-and-match the latest winter fashion on offer at our Wesley Monthly Stall in Sydney’s CBD. You’ll also find an array of items on offer including plants, cards, jewellery, fashion, craft, books, DVDS, cakes, homewares, children’s clothing and toys.
All proceeds raised will go towards Wesley Connect—a food and care program that helps Sydney’s homeless population and those doing it tough, to get back on their feet.
When: Thursday 17 May
Time: 9.30 am—2.30 pm
Where: The Wesley Centre, 220 Pitt Street Sydney
We would appreciate donations of new and nearly new items. All donated items must be pre-arranged before being dropped off.
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Gilbert & Sullivan’s YEOMEN OF THE GUARD Musical – Eastwood
Gilbert & Sullivan’s sparkling operetta is set in the Tower of London in the days of Henry VIII. The plot is full of mayhem including accusations, unrequited love, last-minute escapes, disguises, lies and blackmail, a blindfold wedding, a hero, and a heartbroken jester!
Come and enjoy this wonderful show to see how it all works out – bringing to life the Yeomen of the Guard (who still inhabit the Tower today as Queen Elizabeth II’s own Royal Guards).
Fridays 8 pm
Saturdays 1 pm & 7 pm
Community
Church Event: God’s Heart for the Hurting: Bill Crowder Bible Teaching – Glenwood
Does God see our pain and disappointments? How would we know if He really cares? Join us for an afternoon of Bible teaching with Rev. Bill Crowder and discover the comforting truth from God’s Word about how deeply He cares for those who are hurting.
A selection of resources will be available at the event and light refreshments will be served during the interval.
There is no admission charge. Please bring your friends and family. RSVP by email required.
Faith
The Celtic Road Music Event – Hornsby
The Celtic Road is a family trio of cello, violin and piano, all wonderful musicians in several fields. Their music combines both classic, popular and celtic.
Tickets are available at the door at $20 or $15 concession and include refreshments at interval.
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CMCT Trivia Night – Thornleigh
Come along for a fun-filled night of trivia to support CMCT and hear about its life-changing work in India. Enjoy homemade desserts, tea and coffee throughout the night. There will also be CMCT handicraft for sale and the opportunity to sponsor a child from India.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks or snacks for your table (No alcohol permitted). Please book online.
CMCT is now an officially registered Not-for-profit Charity in Australia with the sole purpose of supporting the work of Christian Mission Charitable Trust (registered society number: 138/79) in India whose mission statement and projects can be viewed on the website: https://www.christianmissionsindia.org/.
Fundraiser
Church Event: St Paul’s Anglican North Rocks 15-year Anniversary
St Paul’s Anglican is celebrating 15 years at North Rocks Public School.
All past and present members and friends are invited to a special Sunday morning service. A lunch will follow the service in the school COLA with entertainment for the children.
Join us to give thanks for the Lord’s work in this community!
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Theology Event: Screening – “How the Earth Was Shaped” – Bligh Park
This DVD presents convincing evidence that the receding waters of Noah’s flood carved the world we see today.
The surface of the earth presents many puzzles for uniformitarian scientists, but can be explained by catastrophic runoff late in Noah’s Flood. Great vertical tectonics and massive erosion occurred at this time. Planation surfaces were cut into solid rock, and very hard rocks were transported many hundreds of kilometres.
This presentation will last for one hour. Admission is free. Come and see how the earth around us today was shaped by Noah’s flood, as recorded in the first book of the Bible.
Faith
SMBC Hot Topics (Talk 10) – Croydon
CHRISTIAN PARENTING with HARRIET CONNOR
Harriet, a mother, has recently published a biblical theology of parenting, Big Picture Parents, which was shortlisted for the Australian Christian Book of the Year. She will challenge us to sort carefully through the clamorous voices of our surrounding culture, including its assumptions about the necessity of happiness and perfection, as she unearths what the whole Bible has to teach us about wise Christian parenting.
(SMBC Hot Topics is a series of 10 talks held on Wednesday evenings. They are ideal for those who want their hearts and minds challenged. Come to one, some or all ten!)
Faith
Next Steps in Mission Camp – Morisset
Discover your place as a follower of Jesus in the global community. Next Steps in Mission Camp provides a place to study the Scriptures, mix with others who have a missional heart, and discover more about how God wants to involve you in His plan to take the good news of Jesus to the nations.
WEC has a long history in running mission camps for youth and adults.
Our speaker, Matt McNulty, is the National Youth Worker for WEC Australia. Matt loves youth, and loves doing mission. He and his wife Rachel previously spent time equipping Churches in South East Asia.
Age:18–25
Cost: $80 Register at https://wec.com.au/nextstepsrego.
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Theology Event: Christian freedom and the illusions of contemporary freedom – Newtown
“The greatest enemy of freedom is freedom: Christian freedom and the illusions of contemporary freedom.”
Surely we can all agree that “freedom” is a good thing—something we should all protect and promote as widely as possible. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as that: there are starkly different visions of “freedom” at play. In fact, what Western culture regards as “freedom” may, in fact, be the enemy of true freedom.
Hear world renowned speaker, author and apologist Os Guinness speak on the “illusions of contemporary freedom” and true Christian freedom.
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Wesley Monthly Market Stall – CBD
Are you looking for a good deal? Come along to our Wesley Monthly Stall in Sydney’s CBD and find a mid-year bargain. You’ll find an array of items on offer including plants, cards, jewellery, fashion, craft, books, DVDS, cakes, homewares, children’s clothing and toys.
All proceeds raised will go towards Wesley Connect—a food and care program that helps Sydney’s homeless population and those doing it tough, to get back on their feet.
When: Thursday 21 June
Time: 9.30 am—2.30 pm
Where: The Wesley Centre, 220 Pitt Street Sydney
We would appreciate donations of new and nearly new items. All donated items must be pre-arranged before being dropped off. Please contact wesleyfair@wesleymission.org.au
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Steve Gladen Conference – Toongabbie
Steve Gladen founder of the Small Group Network (SGN) and Small Group Pastor at Saddleback Church will run a two day conference in Sydney .
Steve will be focusing How to Build a Healthy Small Group ministry in your church. To grow God’s kingdom, it is integral that we grow larger and smaller at the same time!
Faith
Oxygen Christian Leaders Conference – Homebush
Oxygen conference exists to refresh Christian leaders. For 3 days this June, leaders from across Australia will gather in Sydney to hear from God and renew their zeal and fervour for serving Him. If you are a leader in a church, ministry, organisation, or your community, Oxygen is for you.
Speakers at Oxygen 2018 include:
- Bob Kauflin, Jared C. Wilson, Jen Wilkin, Kirk Patston
- Michael Ramsden, Mike Raiter, Nancy Guthrie, Peter Williams and Sam Chan
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