OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Thank you to everyone who has participated in Operation Christmas Child. Please make sure all the filled boxes are returned to the Church Office NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK.
HSC 2008 – 16TH OCTOBER TO 13TH NOVEMBER
Please continue to pray for our HSC students who are sitting for their exams: Daniel Berry, Jack Buster, Kaitlyn Byrne, Emma Chalk, Daniel Codrington, Melissa Coller, Rebekah Daniels, Aidan Dupen, Elise Falkner, Melissa Fife, Lachlan Gage, Timothy Godby, Jarryd Hard, John Horton, Bec Martin, Sarah Moran, Jordan Rohr, Brad Sheedy, Benjamin Sheridan, Maddy Sherwood, Sally Skinner, Ella Smith, Evan Stephensen, Haley Thomas, Stephen Tridgell, Melina Varela, Bec Walshaw, Mark Williamson, Brooke Wight.
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Each year we are invited to join Baptist women around the world in praying for each other. This Monday, 3rd November, marks the day this year but please feel free to pray at a time and day that suits you. Prayer guides are available at the Resource Table or you can log on at www.bwanet.org/.
Click on “Ministries” then “Women” and scroll down to “Day of Prayer” to access the prayer guide and any further information you may require.
TIME OUT LADIES LUNCHEON
Next Friday, 7th November, 1pm - 2.30pm in the Upstairs Café - Guest Speaker: Sue Chalk. All ladies welcome.
GOLF
Next Saturday, 8th November at 2pm at Rum Corp Barrack Golf Centre, 61 Richmond Road, Windsor. Contact Brad Don or Keith Downie through the Church Office.
HYMN AFTERNOON NEXT SUNDAY
Come and sing all your old favourites at our Hymn Afternoon to be held next Sunday, 9th November at 3pm in the Activity Centre. Afternoon tea will be provided. Everybody is welcome.
FORUM ON THE MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Friday, 14th November at St Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 3 Pembroke Street, Epping from 12.30pm to 2pm. Guest Speaker: The Hon Bob McMullan, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance. Light lunch & refreshments. RSVP by 7th Nov - 9816 5911.
AGED CARE MINISTRY
We could really use your help caring for the residents at two retirement homes in Carlingford. Every six weeks or so, on a Sunday morning, we conduct a short informal church service and socialise with the residents. Why don’t you come along and help us out. The next one is Sunday, 16th November. Call Mark Wilson on 9634 7935.
2008 YOUTH SUMMER CAMP – 5TH TO 7TH DECEMBER
2008 Youth Summer Camp with Jarrod Myers and The Youth Band, at Life Adventure Camp Site,
Kurrajong (30m Waterslide, Giant Swing, Flying Fox, and Leap of Faith). Cost: $135 first child, $130 second child, includes travel by bus, accommodation, meals and all adult supervised activities. Contact Peter Clarke on pclarke@duralbaptist.org.au for more information.
OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR KALUMBURU
Tim has informed us of the need for an employment opportunity at Kalumburu. This is a paid position, Operations Manager, and would suit someone with either handyman, maintenance or trades background, with the ability to work alongside others. It presents a great opportunity to bring a further Christian impact into the community. If you would like some more details please contact Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.
FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST STUDENTS IN 2009
Starting in first term 2009 we are expecting to have five more students joining us here at Dural………three from SOLOMON ISLANDS and two from KALUMBURU. They will be attending William Clarke College and so we are seeking families who would like to have one of these students stay in their home for the year. If you think that this is a way that your family could become more involved in mission and you would like some more information then please call Brian Codrington, Julie Brown or Chris Thomas.
LIGHT UP EVERYONE’S MORNING!!
The lighting team is looking for anyone who would like to be involved in setting up and running the lights for the 9:30am service one or two times a month. No previous experience required. Please contact John Carr through the Church Office on 8989 0000
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
We are considering other options regarding our weekly Newsletter. Please let us know whether you would like to download the Newsletter from the website; have it emailed to you on Fridays or prefer to still receive a copy on Sunday. Please contact church Office for assistance.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations are extended to Janine and Phil Smith on the birth of baby Hannah Jade, a sister for Sarah, granddaughter for Anne.
