This Week's News

Scott's Ordination
Scott Taylor will be ordained as a deacon on Saturday the 4th of February at St Andrews Cathedral, Sydney. The service starts at 10am, but be early to get a seat.

Reboot is coming!
St Anne's is starting a youth group, for all people in School year 6 and above. The first fantastic night will be on Friday the 10th of February in the Youth Room, 6.45-8.30pm.
The program will run fortnightly until Easter. After Easter we will be heading to Katoomba for KYCK (Katoomba youth convention). Start inviting people you know and praying for Reboot! Any questions talk to Angela.

Can you help?
We have an urgent need for fill-in SRE (Scripture) teachers on Tuesday and Friday mornings and KBF helpers on Sunday mornings.  See Angela for more details.

Annual General Meeting
11.30am Sunday 19th Feb in the Auditorium Please prayerfully consider nominating people for election as Wardens or Parish Council Member. Reports should be (preferably) emailed or delivered  to the office no later than Tuesday 7th February.

Men and Work
Men’s Katoomba Convention is on again! 24th & 25th February
Cost: $85 before 9th Feb (includes conference, accommodation and meals), $100 after 9th Feb. Sign up TODAY—talk to Scott or Greg.

Christianity Explored
A new course will be starting on February 13th 2012, 7.15 - 9.15pm  (includes dinner).
A great way to investigate Christian faith.  Meet with a group of open minded people to consider the claims of Jesus. DVD input with discussion based on a biography of Jesus.
No holds barred questions. Interested?  Contact the office to book a place. Click here for more information

Hot Topics!
The first Hot Topics will be at 7pm on Wednesday 15th February at SMBC. The topic is Science and Christianity. Talks cost $15 each. If you are interested talk to Angela.

123 Magic
Would you like some help dealing with your child’s challenging behaviours? In conjunction with Anglicare we are running the “123 Magic” Parenting course over 3 weeks in March. The course will be presented by Robyn Mitchell who is a Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience. 123 Magic is suitable for parents with kids aged 2-12 years.
Cost: $60 for 3 2.5h sessions and workbook
Dates: Thurs 15th, 22nd, 29th March 7-9.30pm
Location: St Anne's Youth Room
Let us know today if you would like to come! Talk to Angela to register.

 

Prayer

  • Pray for our missionaries: Chris & Marlene Cooper & family in Singapore; Dave & Leoni + Joshua, Grace Painter in Cambodia; Bruce & Jodie Chapman & family in NT; Dave, Liz & family; David, Corinne & family; Jen, Brian & family; Neville & Kathryn Naden in Broken Hill.
  • Ask God to comfort, strengthen and deepen the trust of those who are sick, grieving, or in special need at this time including Cathy, Joan L, Joyce E, Glad, Rick, Gloria.
  • Pray for our missionaries.