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Rhonda
**The sale of my real estate business was proceeding and retirement was fast approaching. "What to do now?" I pondered, not being one to just "take it easy". I was giving my future some serious consideration.
I had for many years contributed to the teaching in our local Sunday school. Times had changed and our Sunday school was no more. Faced with this realization, I decided to find out more about a new ministry for young people called "Messy Church".
My first thought was that if I was to take a leading role in our local "Messy Church", it would be beneficial for me to know what I was talking about.
I discovered that a course was being run by the Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry, and was about to commence. Not having been in school for a long time I was apprehensive. With hard work I completed the Bishop's Certificate in 1 year.
After completing my studies, the founder of Messy Church, Lucy Moore, was in town and giving lectures. So I rounded up a few interested friends and away we went. We came back enthusiastic and ready to start.
If asked, I would have said that at times I felt overwhelmed. There was a bit more to it than I had first imagined, but the dedication and zeal with which the team approach each new Messy Church session has led to our growth and success. I pray that God, who is at the messy heart of what we do in Messy Church, continue to guide and strengthen us in this ministry.
History
- Member for
- 9 years 6 months
This week
Our church can be contacted on the main church phone number Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am to 2.30pm, which is
02 4365 1115.
Outside of these hours, if you have an enquiry about a baptism, wedding or funeral, or require pastoral care, please call Fr Mark Watson on
0434 431 400.
Our Op Shop can be contacted during Op Shop hours (Tues - Fri 9am to 4pm, closing between 10.15am to 11.15am on Fridays, and on Saturday 9am to 1pm) on
4365 1280. Thank you.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday 23rd September 10.00am - 'Whispers of Love' - a meditation
Friday 27th September 10.30am - Eucharist
Sunday 29th September 8.00am - Sung Eucharist
Sunday 29th September 9.30am - Holy Eucharist
OUR NEXT MARKET DAY IS ON:
Saturday,19th October, 2024 from 8.00am until 1.00pm. The Op Shop is open the same hours this day too.
Our address is 92 Serpentine Road, Terrigal.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge and pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of NSW, and all Aboriginal Elders, past, present and emerging.
Director of Professional Standards is the contact point for any complaint, questions
or concerns. dps@newcastleanglican.org.au
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