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Paul Bainton's announcement to church body on Sunday 7 February (General)
For those who were not able to be at church on Sunday 7 February, Paul Bainton shared the following text with the church body.
Attachment: Text_of_Paul_Baintons_announcement_to_the_church_on_7_February_2010.doc
Important Update for all Brindabellans from David Wakeling (General)
Attachment: Church_Communique_20100204.doc
Power of a Praying Wife - NEW GROUP STARTING (General)
We are setting up a monthly prayer/support group for wives who would like to come along and pray for their husbands, marriages and families. If you are interested please come to Karina Padovan’s House (18 Brownsmith Cres Kambah) this TUESDAY 7:30- 9:00pm for a light supper and time of prayer. Thanks. If possible please RSVP to Karina on 0413970080 karina_padovan@hotmail.com or Julie Geddes 0401 344 148 Julie.geddes@hotmail.com as an expression of interest for catering. Thanks.
Merry Beach planning is now in full swing ... (General)
Merry Beach is going to look much like it has in years gone by, as far as having Brindabellans camping and some in cabins and houses on the headlands and having the big community tent - but only IF we can get people to help us take all the gear down. We will need two cars to tow a trailer full of gear and one to tow the tent trailer. The activities during the weekened are also reliant upon your help. If you have an acitvitiy you'd like to run, let Ruth and Brigita know as soon as possible. We hope to have a bit of an outline available for everyone by 21 February. We'll also post a list of help needed early next week. If you have not booked a campsite, we have a number of them left but have limited where you can camp to try and keep us altogether. Ruth will be giving back all sites unbooked next Tuesday, so please see her on Sunday or email her if you want to book a site. There are ensutie sites left as well. After next Tuesday, you are able to ring the park directly to make a campsite booking. If you'd like to book a cabin, phone the park directly. If you have changed your mind and you are no longer attending merry beach PLEASE LET RUTH KNOW ASAP.
We may require an extra payment from each family or group attending depending on numbers. It will be between an extra $10 and $20 each family, but we will stipulate over the coming weeks, depending on numbers.
Open letter to BBC from the Malones (General)
IF you would like a copy of the report Phil speaks of in this email, let me know and I can send it to you.
Attachment: OpenlettertoBBC.doc
Important Update to all who are concerned re: Brindabella from the Operations Manager (General)
Attachment: FromOpsManager29Jan.doc
UNITY COLLEGE AUSTRALIA - Equipping you in 2010 for effective living, service and ministry (General)
A wide range of training options is available during Semester 1, 2010 at the Canberra Campus of Unity College.
Subjects include:
· Life Skills: Principles of Christian Living, Dealing with Conflict, Interpersonal Communication
· Ministry & Theology: Old Testament Survey, New Testament study, Introduction to Theology, Leadership, Christian History, Ethics
· Worship & Creative Arts: Biblical Foundations of Worship, Worship Leading, Audio Engineering, Musicianship, Songwriting, Music Industry know-how (for performers, teachers, songwriters, music team leaders)
· Instrumental and vocal training: Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Brass, Flute, Saxophone, Voice, Band, Vocal ensemble
· Other courses: Adult Training and Assessment (TAA), English as a Second Language (ESL) and Information Technology (IT).
· GAP YEAR for school leavers: join with other young people in a range of training, ministry & mission experiences designed to help you grow.
Semester 1 classes start February 8. For more details: contact the college office on 61610050, email info@unity.edu.au or visit www.unity.edu.au
'Out of office hours' urgent pastoral care phone (PeopleCare)
Pastoral Care is trialing the use of a designated mobile phone number that people can use for urgent pastoral care needs. You can phone this number out of office hours. Brigita will be the recipient of phone calls. When she is away or unavailable, the phone will be given to another ministry leader. This number is 0414 157 479.
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.
Soulsearchers - New Christian Singles Group in the ACT and surrounding areas (General)
From: Simone Zimmer
Hi my name is Simone Zimmer, and I belong to Cooma Baptist Church, and also Singles for Christ.
I have met singles from our area who would love to get together for fun, fellowship, outings and new friendships. After discussion with my Pastor, I have decided to go ahead with this Ministry and would ask you to mention Soulsearchers in your Church Bulletin.
Could you ask anyone interested to email me with their details so that I can let them know when an activity has been planned. I would like to get together once in Cooma and once in Canberra before Christmas, then plan to meet every month or so, depending on interest. There is no age limit, singles can be never married or single again.
I would love this group to grow, as singles can often feel lonely or neglected.
Many thanks
Yours in Christ
Simone Zimmer
Minutes of Management Meeting 12 November (Leadership Community)
Attached is a copy of the minutes of the management meeting held on 12 November.
Attachment: MINUTES_OF_MT_MEETING.doc
Ministry Focus for each Sunday service from 6 Dec (Creative Arts and Worship)
It was agreed at the last MT meeting that worship services would have some more structured features from within BBC ministries. The rotation within the month will be as follows:
1st Sunday - Vision / Direction
2nd Sunday - Missions
3rd Sunday - Communion
4th Sunday - feature local BBC ministry
5th Sunday - special as we feel led / testimony?
This will begin in conjunction with the next roster from 6 December.
Art and Soul (Creative Arts and Worship)
Creativity - Community - Christ
A fellowship for people who want to explore truty, art and spirituality together as disciples of Christ. Open to all who appreciate the arts, and artists from every field of creative endeavour. Meets the fourth Sunday of every month. Check the website for time and venue details as they may vary. www.artsoul.com.au
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.
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Sunday Morning Parking - thank you (General)
Thank you for parking your cars on the basketball courts. This greatly improves safety for our kids and creates a more welcoming front door to our church meetings each week.
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