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Sunday Morning Parking   (General)
Over recent months some of us have taken to parking around the concrete area immediately outside the hall at Mackillop. This creates a safety issue for our young children as some of them play around this area after church while cars are leaving. We would appreciate it if you could park on the courts instead of in this area. Exceptions would be if you have heavy or bulky items to bring or take away, or if you or your passengers have difficulty walking the greater distance.

Worship Conference   (Creative Arts and Worship)
Sign up TODAY - by emailing conneXion. Saturday 11 July will be a worship workshop at MacKillop from 10 - 4.00 pm. If you'd like to come along, there will be a registration sheet at the information table on Sunday but we'd prefer you also email before this weekend to let us know. Cost is $20 per adult and $15 for non earners. Use the flyer, attached, to invite your friends. Anyone involved with setting up worship for Sunday mornings, is welcome - not just musicians. See your bulletins for more information
Attachment: worship_flyer.pdf

Child information training   (Children)
There will be child protection training on Saturday 25 July for all those acting in leadership roles with children and youth under 18 years old. The target audience for this training is for all scripture teachers, pastors, elders, minisry leaders, team leaders plus all children and youth leaders. A personal invite will come your way if you are required to have this training. There is also a refresher course in August for those who have been trained, but just need an update. This training is called Creating Safe Spaces and is presented by the Baptist Union of NSW. See flyer attached and speak with Alison McDonald in the meantime, for more information.
Attachment: Canberra_CSS_info_flyer.pdf

Witnessing 101/prayer meeting this Sunday night - 4 week course   (Prayer)
The prayer meeting nights continue this Sunday 5 - 7.00. Des will provide a teaching component called Witnessing 101 which will provide tools on how to share our faith. Prayer will remain an important part of these Sunday night meetings. Just come along - not need to sign up. This will be held at ConneXion unless the group grows too large. There were 22 present on week 1 so phone 0406 985 287 (Ruth) to check venue on Sunday.

A Weekend to Remember marriage conferences   (General)
Debby McGrath is our BBC Contact - phone 0421 340 805
Registration for 'A Weekend to Remember' marriage conferences is $295 per couple (Friday night to Sunday) includes all conferencing sessions plus lunches and coffee breaks, but does not normally include accommodation (see the accommodation cost above). For those who choose to live in (it is optional) just check the "special" room rates shown for you above. Pastors and wives get a special 50% off the registration price by calling our Conferences Department on (03) 9014-7590 then press option 1.

10-12 Jul 2009 Tahlee Retreat Centre
Karuah, NSW $60-$90 per night
bed & hot breakfast Angela Stretton
02 6573 2311

6-18 Oct 2009 Monte Pio Resort
Maitland, NSW $140 bed and
hot breakfast Richard & Christine Cooper
on (02) 4362-2636

Emailing groups in the church   (General)
If you'd like to email a collective group - we have set up email addresses for these.
Elders - elders@brindabellabaptist.org.au
Management team - management@brindabellabaptist.org.au
Prayer team - prayerlink@brindabellabaptist.org.au
We have various others - but they will appear at the bottom of your events notices.

Blokes Paintballing UPDATE   (General)
Caleb McGrath is holding tickets which can now be used on 27 June and 4 July. In view of the limited time, please nominate your preferred date immediately, to David Evans at idsdavidevans@hotmail.com or mobile 0419 011 597 or Caleb on 0413 104 969. To reserve a booking we need numbers confirmed this week. It's possible to do both dates if there are enough people. Cost is $53.50 payable with $3.50 deposit now to David or Caleb and the balance of $50 pretty soon afterwards - this can be on the day but your booking needs to be firm. Thanks, and happy paintballing!"

Ladies! Lock in Saturday 15 August for a Retreat Day   (Small Groups)
There will be a Ladies Day Retreat on 15 August at the Brassey in Canberra. $55 will provide morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and room hire. There will be a time of teaching, worship and great food. All ladies are encouraged to come and invite their friends along. Advertising brochures will be available next Sunday 12 July or from the office during next week - so you can invite your friends along. You can register at the info table on Sunday or by emailing bbcwoman@brindabellabaptist.org.au - please state your dietary requirements and if you can provide or need a lift. If you pay into the church account, please also send an email to bbcwoman@brindabellabaptist.org.au so we know it's you who has paid! Thank you.

Jude Morris Cai Alpha Counselling Service   (General)
Jude's counselling service is still available but he will no longer be using ConneXion on Mondays as he has had plenty to keep him busy on the north side. His number is 0428 477432.

Ephesians Study   (General)
The Ephesians study continues this Sunday. Study notes will be provided. Notes and a copy of the sermon are posted on the website - go to resources and find the correct page. The notes are at the very bottom, so make sure you scroll down. If the sermon is not there, it is because we've been having trouble loading them on - but we hope to correct this problem soon.

Prayer meeting on Thursday mornings   (General)
The Thursday morning prayer meeting is at ConneXion from 7.30 am, but check with Rick Wade (keeper of the key) the day before just to ensure that it is on!

Small Group Resources   (Small Groups)
If your small group is looking for a study to do, there are a number of resources here at ConneXion. Talk to Ruth in the office if you'd like to have a look through them or drop in between 10.00 and 2.00 Tuesday through to Friday.

Subjects available at Unity College Australia Term 2, 2009   (Creative Arts and Worship)
Unity College Australia is a cross-denominational tertiary training college located in Phillip, ACT. An exciting range of courses and subjects is available.

Several new subjects are on offer during Term 2 (starting 28 April):
1. Fundamentals of Audio Engineering: learn how to set up & operate a PA system, mix sound and understand all the equipment involved. 9 weeks, Wednesday evenings.

2. Arts in Christian Ministry: explore the power and possibilities of using the Arts in ministry and mission. Not just for people experienced in the arts, but for anyone interested in creativity. 9 weeks, Wednesday mornings.

3. Introduction to the Music Industry: For song writers, performers, worship/music ministry leaders, teachers, sound technicians etc. This accredited intensive covers a range of Music areas - copyright, recording, contracts, gigs, business and legal issues, OH&S, networks etc. 3 weekends TBA.

Call 61610050 for more information and to express interest.
Visit www.unityedu.au for more information on training available at Unity College Australia.