News and events for the week beginning 31st August 2014

Our 1 Samuel series continues today: ‘God’s Leading’

Today we continue our 19-week series through the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. It’s all about how God leads his people, as we see him lead his kingdom through the influence of Samuel, Saul and David. Today Jodie preaches from 1 Samuel 11-12 with the title, ‘God leads us in our conflict’.

Men’s Dinner with Richard Chin

This Tuesday night the 2nd September we welcome special guest Richard Chin to speak at our men’s Dinner. Shell Cove Golf Club at 6.30pm. $29 per person (or $20 for pensioners and students), payable at the door. RSVP to John Wilson or mensdinner@oakflatsanglican.com

‘Wheel Hope’ Billy Cart Team

The second-annual Oak Flats Billy Cart Derby is on Sunday 26th October. Would you be interested in helping build a green machine that shows wheel hope? See Adam for details and to sign up for the team!

Children’s Ministry Workshop

Are you involved or interested in Children’s Ministry? Want to know more about writing a Children’s talk? We will be looking at how to write a talk for children (or youth!) using a simple model, and thinking about some do’s and don’ts. Saturday 20th September from 9am-11am in the Church. RSVP Geoff Chesher 0439 666 995 or via Comment Cards.

New Playground Equipment

Parish Council gives thanks to God for the anonymous donation of the new kids’ cottage. As this is designed for kids preschool and younger, please join us in encouraging the school-aged kids to not play on this toddler-aged equipment.

SWITCH Women’s Conference

On 11th October our women will be heading again to the SWITCH Southern Women’s Conference to be held during the day at Nowra. Speakers include Jenny Salt and Chris Quirk.

Giving update

Thanks to God for your generosity! For July we budgeted $15,820 and received $16,145, leaving us ahead $325. For all this year we’re behind $1,260. Here are the details about how to give electronically to our church: BSB 062 638 Account Number 00900445 Account Name St Andrew’s Anglican Church.