People—Parish Council

Michael Tonks - CC 8am

• The Tonkses have been regulars at Christ Church 8 am for over 30 years and I have been Rector's Warden for 15 years.
• That position has now disappeared and I am Site Warden for Christ Church.
• The salary is great. It doubles every year!

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 first 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 for the last three years.
• 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.

 

Paul Metcalfe

• Like many other ministry, SERVING on parish council is an opportunity to exercise our GOD given gifts by serving GOD'S people in this place.
• Being a P.C. member allows me to be involved in my wider church family, also to be more aware of the bigger  parish picture.
• Parish Council gives me the opportunity to be actively involved in the discussions and decisions that involve my Arvo church family.

 

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.

Jeremy Bragg

• What better way to serve not only my congregation but the church as a whole than this?
• it is an honour to be able to help Gods church to reach out into the community and be a beacon of His grace and love and also to grow in both spiritually and in number, as well as the ability to ensure that we stay true to the teachings of Jesus.
• I  thank God that he has put me in this position.
• I'm looking forward to seeing where God takes this church, and also to being a part of that.

 

Heather Watson - Arvo Church

Kim Irwin - Factory Night Church

Graham Crew
Graham is passionately devoted to chocolate, St George, Jane and his 3 wonderful kids, Jesus and serving Him, N.C.I.S, teaching the Bible to whoever will listen, growing God's family in the lower mountains, running through the bush for long periods of time, NOT necessarily all in this order, incompetent home handy mannery.
e-mail Graham

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 will include pastoral oversight for the two morning Winmalee congregations. I enjoy rock climbing, roller-blading and puzzles of any sort.
e-mail Rob