News and events for the week beginning 14th February 2016

New Bible talk series continues

Today we continue our new series on the Old Testament book of Job as Jodie preaches from Chapter 2:11 to 3:26 with the title, “Mythbusting Despair”.

First Ladies’ Dinner for the year

You’re invited to join the ladies of Oak Flats and beyond this Tuesday 16th February to hear Helen Rienits. 7pm in the church, cost $6. No need to RSVP, just turn up!

Personal Peacemaking Seminar

A one-day seminar to help promote peace and reconciliation in relationships through biblical principles and the power of Christ. New time/place: Saturday 20th February 8.30am to 5pm in Nowra. RSVP essential to julie.hayward@oakflatsanglican.com or 0415 297 381.

Safe Ministry Training

If you are or would like to be involved in leading or serving children and youth, then you need current training in safe ministry. Join us Saturday 20th February 9.30am to 1.30pm for a training day, held at the hall of St Paul’s Anglican, Shellharbour. BYO lunch, morning tea provided. RSVP via comment card or SMS or office@oakflatsanglican.com.

Prime Time kicks off

Our new-look Prime Time kicks off for the year on Friday 26th February with an outing to the Wollongong Botanic Gardens.

AGM 8th March

Our AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held on Tuesday night 8th March at 7.30pm in the church.

Interact

Keep Saturday 12th March free for an event run for Interact, our social group for adults.

Seven weeks to the Weekendaway

Don’t miss out on our awesome church retreat on the weekend of the 1st to 3rd April.  Our guest speaker is Bill Salier, the Principal of  Youthworks College. Full details and registration forms available shortly.

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.