Church news for the week beginning 14th August 2016

Today’s Bible Talk

Today Jodie continues the series ‘Two Ways to Live’ with the third talk “God’s judgement” from Deuteronomy chapter 29 verses 16 to 20, and 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 6 to 10.

You, me and the Bible course

At the same time as our ‘Two Ways to Live’ talk series we’re going to be going together through the workbook ‘You, me and the Bible’. If your small group leader’s not doing it then you can grab a copy for just $5 and do it with a friend.

Seeking a new assistant minister

The search is underway for a new Assistant Minister at our church. Please pray that we find the ideal person, and please consider whether you might be able to increase your regular giving to help us reach the giving target that’s needed.

Ladies Dinner

This Tuesday night 16th August is our next Ladies’ Dinner. Our speaker is Kara Hartley. We meet at our church and start at 7pm. Dinner is $7 payable at the door, and there is no need to RSVP.

Bowling for Interact

Join us for ten-pin bowling followed by supper at the Taylor’s! Bring your friends. Saturday 27th August, 7pm Shellharbour Bowl, 10 Sunset Avenue, Barrack Heights then Taylor’s Place. $11 per person for 2 games RSVP Sunday 21st August, 0448 190 946 or peter.taylor@oakflatsanglican.com

Mike Baird at Shellharbour Prayer Breakfast

Premier Mike Baird is speaking at the Shellharbour Prayer Breakfast, Friday 28th October 7am at Ravensthorpe, Albion Park. Join the other churches of our region to hear Mike’s Christian testimony. Tickets $45 available online at  shellharbourprayerbreakfast.org

New Mission Partner

Matthew Meek, the AFES FOCUS National Director, is our newest mission partner, and we have now commenced as a financial supporter of his ministry. For more information about Matthew and his ministry follow this link to his profile http://www.afes.org.au/profile/matthew-meek

SWITCH Women’s Conference

The women’s conference for the Illawarra is coming up soon. Saturday 15th October from 8:45am to 4:30pm at Waterslea Conference Centre (Nowra). Cost $60. Details www.southernwomen.org.au

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.