Coming events

The Big Picture Fri 20 June 2008
Parish anniversary day 20 July 2008

Sometimes men need to see The Big Picture

Parish Men’s BBQ Fri June 20 7.30 pm

At Winmalee—invite a mate.

Sky News presenter Leigh Hatcher faced big challenges in life.

Hear him talk about the difference God made in his life.

20th July 2008 Parish Anniversary Celebration Day

Christ Church historic building For the first time in our history, all our 10 congregations will meet as one at the
new Wycliffe Christian School auditorium to celebrate our anniversary
year — 120 Years for the Parish and 50 Years for St George's Winmalee.

Canon John Chapman has accepted our invitation to be our Guest Speaker.
We will meet at 10.30 am for our special church — this will include presentations, input from our youth & children's ministries, a children's program and will be followed by a light lunch. A new Parish Anniversary DVD will be launched at this celebration.

This will be the only church meeting held in the Parish that Sunday — so that we can all be together to celebrate God's goodness in calling us out to be His people here on the Lower Blue Mountains.

So put this in the diary now (20th of July, 2008) and don't miss it for quids - it only comes around every 120—50 years!

Past events

Connecting Generations

Connecting Generations Communicating and caring across generations — a SWAC Women's Ministry Initiative

Speaker: Mary O'Brien
Date and time: Friday 30th May 7:30pm
Venue: St Georges Anglican Church building, 349 Hawkesbury Rd Winmalee [St Georges Map]
Cost: $5 includes supper
RSVP: 27 May to Anglican Church Office 4751 1065

Day away and Homeparty Sat 24 May 2008 9.15am to 3pm

Who?

For the members of Christ Church 8am and Factory Family Church 9.45am
Our guest speaker is Rev Richard James (rector of Forestville)

What?

A program including fun, food, Bible and interaction.
A chance to get to know others.
A children's program is included free of charge
Talks from Matthew's gospel on "Making what matters most matter most"
Morning tea, lunch provided
Parking on site

Where?

Blue Mountains Grammar School Preparatory Campus Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights [Campus map]

How much?

Workers $18, Concessions $15, Families $36, Booking deposit $5

For further information contact

Email Pastor Vicki Brasington Tel 4751 1065
Email Pastor Graham Crew Tel 4751 1065
Dayaway convenor Greg Birtles

Sunday program

Richard James will be our guest speaker at both 8am and 9.45am churches, continuiung hius teaching theme of "Making what matters most matter most"

Men's breakfast

Our next Men’s breakfast will be on Saturday 29th March at 8 am at the Ministry Centre. Retired Police Superintendent Gary Raymond will be our guest. Book the date in your diary and start inviting your mates.

South African Culture and Cuisine

Carol and Mark Grieve and children WOW (Women on Wednesday) invites women to join us for a morning with Carol Grieve from CMS based at Melville Union Church Johannesburg on Wed. 2nd April 9:45- 11:30 am.

Carol will speak about the work and culture, then prepare some traditional South
African food which we will then enjoy together.

Book in at the church office by Monday 31st March.

Celebrating Age: Seniors Week 2008

You are invited to a special Church Service

Celebrating Age

on Monday 7th April 2008 commencing at 10 am at St Georges Anglican Church, Winmalee.

Morning tea, Celebrating Age service, Entertainment, Old Time Songs, Wartime Memories (Dawn Goodfellow), free lunch, free pickup and return bus from Springwood & Winmalee.

Details from Anne (4754 1832) or Marlene (4754 3211).

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Great Easter Debate

on again with the topic "The Resurrection: Long on Faith Short on Evidence" Speakers will be Sandy Grant (Christian) and Martin Hadley (Skeptic).

Sandy Grant is Senior Minister at St Michael's Anglican Cathedral, in Wollongong. Sandy is married to Karyn and they have three young daughters. Although he studied science at university, prior to entering full time ministry, his only other job has been in a bottle shop! Sandy enjoys reading theology, biography and crime fiction. He has recently recommenced exercising more vigorously and regularly.

Martin Hadley is President of the NSW Branch of Australian Skeptics. Martin's main regret in life is that he cannot afford to live in Tamarama where he was born in 1959. By the time he finished Uni he had received two degrees and enough UV exposure to last a lifetime. He is a Barrister by day and came to the Skeptics to have fun while learning some science.

When: Monday 17th March at 7.45 pm
Where: The Factory (Ministry Centre)
Cost: $2

Booking through the Church Office. Ph. 02 4751 1065

Prime Time Luncheon

The next Prime Time Luncheon will be held at Christ Church Hall on Wednesday 26th March starting at 11:00 am. The guest speaker will be Dr Andrew Cole from Hope Healthcare speaking on the topic of “Aging Well”. Lunch will follow.

Cost is $10 with proceeds going to Lyn Lusi for the HEAL Africa (Lumo film).

Tickets need to be obtained by to 16th March and are available from:

Christ Church 8am: Audrey Simpson or Fred Thomson
Winmalee 8am: Cawleys
Winmalee 9.45am: Hillmans
M/C 9.45am: Jackie Nimmo
M/C 4.45pm: Helen Clarke
Valley Heights: Lesley Jenkins

City of the Blue Mountains 5th Mayoral Prayer Breakfast

An exciting event will take place in Springwood Civic Centre at 7.30 a.m. on February 2, 2008!

Rev Dr Murray Earl Councillor Jim Angel, Mayor of the City of the Blue Mountains has again kindly agreed to be Patron of the Prayer Breakfast.

The Organising Committee is well under way with arrangements and an excellent programme is planned.

Guest speaker is Air Commodore (Elect) Rev Dr Murray Earl, recently appointed as Principal Air Force Chaplain to the RAAF. Rev Dr Earl has had postings to or has visited Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries as well as East Timor . His address topic is 'Flying High with Jesus'.

Highly acclaimed Salvation Army 'Light House' Big Band and popular local soloist 'Merise' will provide musical items.

Included in the $25 cost is a served, 'hot' sit down full breakfast!

Tables of fourteen are available for block bookings.

The breakfast is open to all citizens and bookings can now be made at Travelworld Springwood or Fantastic Aussie Tours in Katoomba .

People wishing to attend are urged to buy their tickets ASAP.

Inquiries can be made by calling 4751 6215 or 0414 516 663.

Faithbooking

Scrapbooking Scapbooking with a difference—using photo albums as a tool to help us reflect on our values and faith.

Who: all women
When: Friday 29th February at 7.30 pm.
Where: St Georges Winmalee
Cost: $7—includes supper and all scrapbooking materials

What do I bring? Some of your own photos (3-5) to create a story page. RSVP to Church Office by Sun Feb 24th.

SWAC walking group

The May walk will be held on Saturday 3rd May starting at 9 am.

The walk this time will be closer to home—meeting at the gate on Grose Road, Faulconbridge and walking to Faulconbridge Point. The walk will be about 14 km return on a fairly flat road—the view at the end is worth it.

Contacts are : Lesley Jenkins (VH) 4751 1780, Betty Russell 4754 5384, Trish Browne 4739 3693, Audrey Simpson 4751

Special Parish Meeting

Special Parish Meeting 4th May 11.10 am @ Ministry Centre

Has been called for Sunday 4th May at the Ministry Centre at 11:10 am to elect our 2 Synod reps. All nominations should be handed to our Parish Office in writing. Reps are elected for a 3 year term.

Any questions should be directed to our pastoral Staff, Administrators or wardens.

CNEC Garage Sale Fri 9-Sat 10 May 2008

Part 2 of the annual Garage Sale for Myanmar Orphanage will be held in the Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May from 8 am to noon.

Contact Audrey Simpson 4751 1477, Anna Morrison 4751 3203 or Betty Russell 4754 5384.