News
This week's news

Lunch at Leisure
Come one, come all, St Annes and friends on Wednesday March 10th 11.45 for 12 noon in St Anne's Hall. $5 for a light lunch with good company. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to office or Sue.

Annual Meeting
Next Sunday 11.30am
Please join us next Sunday after the 10am service to share in our annual meeting.  We will review 2009 and look forward to ministry in the future. We elect Wardens, Parish Councillors and Parish Representatives. We also take a detailed look at our financial reports.

Working Bee
Saturday 20th 9am - 12.30pm
Plan to help tidy up our grounds. Morning tea provided. Great fellowship.

CASA! Children at St Anne's
We are planning to run an all-day Kids Club on Monday April 19th (pupil free day) for primary school kids from local schools and our church. We need your help! To enable the day to run we need a team of people. People to lead small groups, organise craft, teach memory verses and help in the kitchen.
No prior experience or special skills are required. If you could lead or help do any of these things (or to get more info) please talk to Angela today or email her at angela@stannes.org.au .

Neighbour Day
Sunday March 28 'The community you want starts at your front door.'
 Neighbour Day is a community-wide event which aims to encourage people across Australia to visit their neighbours or do something with them like have a barbeque or enjoy chatting over cake and coffee. This is also a good opportunity for Christians to build relationships and show God’s love in action. Pray and plan to do something with your neighbours on March 28 or help us as we enjoy afternoon tea at our local unit block. Talk to Scott today.
StAnnes Ryde: Proudly promoting Neighbour Day  www.neighbourday.org

MACH 10: Ministry Across Cultural Horizons
Shining the Light on Islam: Love the People / Debate the Ideas   20-24th April 2010
Do you want to know how to talk to your Muslim friends? Do you want to know how to  respond to Islam? Come and hear Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo, Moussa Ghazal, Bernie Power.
Topics include Introduction to Islam, Origins of Islam, Bridges for Reaching Muslims, Theological Conflicts, Ministry to Muslim Women, Diversity and Unity of Islam, Challenge of Islam, What Christians Need to Understand about Islam, How Should Christians Respond to Islam? Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo, is an internationally recognised authority on Islam and author of many related books.
Options (some discounts and concessions available) Register by April 9th

  • Full program: $150 (including banquet)
  • Day sessions: $50 per day
  • Evening sessions: $25 per evening
  • Banquet (6pm, April 23) $20

Held in the Toongabbie area. For rego form, full details of program and venue contact Rev Mike Wilson:mwilson@pcnsw.org.au or phone (02) 9690 9348.

St Annes Weekend@Home
1st and 2nd May. Put aside these two days for a time of refreshment, relaxation and building relationships at St Annes.

Bush Church Aid Collection
It is time for the February opening of BCA boxes. Please return boxes to your service or the office by Sunday 14th March.

Prayer

  • Pray for the Annual Meeting next Sunday, asking for wisdom in the election of Wardens, Parish Councillors and Parish Representatives (Nominators).
  • Give thanks that Jen and Brian have found good accommodation. Pray for Jen as she learns the language and for Brian as he oversees the administration of many complex projects. 
  • Ask God to keep David, Corinne and their co-workers safe as they work and meet with other believers. Pray that the increased interest in their training courses will continue and that visas will be granted for their Egyptian friends.
  • Pray for people affected by the earthquake in Chile; for healing and rebuilding of lives and livelihoods. Ask that Christians will have a vibrant and effective witness during this difficult time.
  • Give thanks for answered prayer that Adrian has returned and begun his job in Sydney. Pray for the right accommodation for him.
  • Ask God to comfort, strengthen and deepen the trust of those who are sick, grieving, or in special need at this time including Joan, Cath and Sharon.
  • Pray for our missionaries .