Church news for the week beginning 20th August 2017

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2 Samuel series continues

Today we continue our series looking at 2 Samuel as Simon preaches from chapter 6 verses 1 to 23 with the title, “Rejoice with trembling”.

Prime Time Luncheon

Coming up tomorrow, on Monday, 21st August, 12pm at the church. $10 for a two-course meal. Ideal for seniors and your friends and family.

‘REAL Kids’ Meeting

A meeting for REAL Kids, the children’s ministry holiday program, will be held at the church on Sunday 27th August starting at midday. Please RSVP to Geoff at geoff.chesher@oakflatsanglican.com. It is imperative that all leaders attend this meeting.

Pledge forms

Thank you to everyone who has completed a pledge form to help us meet our important financial needs. If you have not yet handed in your form, there is still time to do it today.

Parish Council

Our Parish Council meets this Tuesday, 22nd August at 7.30pm. Please remember them in your prayers.

Last Chance to Register for the Postal Vote on Marriage

Australia will soon have a postal vote on whether to change the definition of marriage to enable same-sex marriages.  This is a change that affects marriage for everyone, and it is important that everyone’s vote counts.  If you have moved house, or recently become eligible to vote in Australian elections, you must update your electoral enrolment by 24 August 2017 to participate. Go to the AEC website (http://www.aec.gov.au/) to check or change your registration, or to register online.  More information and the relevant links are also available at the Coalition For Marriage website (http://www.coalitionformarriage.com.au/anglican).

Support the Coalition for Marriage

The Coalition for Marriage is coordinating the campaign to oppose changes to the Marriage Act. The Diocese of Sydney is a lead partner in the Coalition for Marriage, joining with over 80 organisations in support of the campaign to defend Australia’s man-woman definition of marriage. If you would like to support the Coalition for Marriage, you can sign up as a volunteer or provide financial support at http://www.coalitionformarriage.com.au/anglican.

What has God Joined Together?

The Diocesan booklet entitled What has God Joined Together? is now available online at  http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/marriage. It explains God’s pattern for marriage, why it is best for society as a whole, and the negative consequences of same-sex marriage. Please make use of this resource.

 

Giving update

Each week we need to receive [olimometer_target id=3] in order to meet our commitments. In the last calendar month, our average weekly giving was [olimometer_progress id=3], leaving a gap of [olimometer_remaining id=3].

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Up to the end of the last calendar month we needed to have received [olimometer_target id=1]. Compared to that total we received [olimometer_progress id=1], leaving a gap of [olimometer_remaining id=1].

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Electronic giving is a great way to give! It helps us prayerfully plan our giving, and then the bank will help us keep that commitment, even when we may be unable to attend. To use your MasterCard or Visa to make a one-off donation or to set up regular giving, then securely provide your details by clicking on this link. Or, to give by direct transfer then these are the details. Account name: St Andrew’s Anglican Church. Account number: 00900445. BSB: 062 638.