People—Parish Council

John Lambert - CC 8am

• John Lambert has been a member at Christ Church 8 am for over 30 years

David Lynch

• It’s better than just being a Pew sitter
• I enjoy helping others and being involved in the decision making that goes with being part of Parish Council.
• I have administrative skills and feel it is a good thing to use those skills in my parish. The Bible talks about the various gifts found in those who are part of the church in Corinthians 12:27 & 28 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues”
• At work I look after budgets, manage staff and a couple of buildings. I thought what trouble could I possibly get into managing just one more building in Springwood? So I said yes..

Wilfred Storm

• This is my second year on Parish Council afer being asked to fill the position as Warden for the Winmalee site.
• I have found this to be a great challenge and a real learning experience as I did not fully appreciate what the role and responsibilities of the Warden were.
• It has been a real encouragement to me to experience the unity and the willingness of Parish Council members to serve our Lord in this capacity.

 

Rob Bicknell

• I am married to Beverly. We have been in the mountains for over 35 years.
• My spare time is spent as a photographer travelling around trying to capture God's wonders digitally to share with others

Eddie Kopiec

• I have a member of the Parish Council since 2005.
• A special highlight and source of satisfaction for me has been the fact that SWAC has paid off the debt on the Ministry Centre.
• My presence on the Parish Council gives the grey haired brigade a voice in the life of SWAC.

 

Allan Keith

• I am on council as I believe I have skills that are value to the council and SWAC.
• I believe if you can help, you should help.
• Ran Logistics operations in Penrith for 2000 Olympic Games.
• Find cycling and kayaking with other SWAC members to be very enjoyable.
• My most valuable asset is my wife. She does all the work and I get all the glory.

 

Shaun Wester-Cole

Sam Atwood
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Anna Halcrow

• I am on the Parish Council to prayerfully represent the people from Valley Heights Community Church and inform them on matters that concern them.
• It is good to be on a committee, that is united its aim, to do its best in policy interests for the Parish as a whole.
• To support the staff, so that they are able to minister to us with the gifts that God has given them.

Barry Taylor

• PC Representative for Winmalee 8.00 am church family
• Initially I was interested to see how the Parish Council was run and how decisions were reached
• My primary job is to represent the interests of the Winmalee 8.00 am congregation
• I believe all able bodied people should be prepared to serve in various roles from time to time
• Our clergy cannot do not do it all themselves and I am willing to support them whenever I can

Bob Martyn

• The Martyn's have been associated with SWAC over 25 years, joining the Valley Heights congregation on arrival in the Mountains and today we a spread accross Winmalee 9.45am, 7.00pm, Factory afternoon and evening services.
• I have been a part of Parish Council for more years than I want to admit and served in all positions from councillor to treasurer and warden.
• My interests are gardening, fishing and enjoying a good surf on holidays. I also enjoy a good cricket match.

Andrew Clarke

 

Kim Irwin - Factory Night Church

Scott Driscoll - Winmalee
I've been involved with SWAC for some 20 years with my wife Trish and three children, Aaron, Sarah and Naomi. In my spare time (!) I work around home, enjoy hospitality, holidays and seek to serve for God's Glory in these roles, as he enables me.

Rob Powell
Hi. I am married to Kathy and we have five children. After six years at Dapto Anglican we moved to Springwood-Winmalee in 2005.

My role in SWAC includes pastoral oversight for the two morning Winmalee congregations. I enjoy rock climbing, roller-blading and puzzles of any sort.
e-mail Rob