3rd August 2003 COMMUNITY COURSES 3 Hammers Road Northmead The following courses are being offered by Northmead UnitingCare to help people face challenges with confidence: 1. Living with Teenagers Share with other parents the joys and worries of raising a teenager. This course will help you understand the challenges teenagers face and how best to communicate, give guidance and discipline whilst at the same time learn the importance of self esteem, drug and alcohol issues and depression that many teenagers suffer. Cost $10 for manual When: August - September (see notice board for precise dates). To register phone 9630 7977 2. Teen Issues - Parent Support An opportunity to meet with other parents to discuss teen issues, their impact on your life and to share ideas. Cost: Free August 13th - September 17th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. To register phone 9630 7977 3. Drop-in & Homework Centre This Centre is open every Tuesday of the school term from 2.30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Not only is there a quiet homework area but many activities are offered. Cost: Free Contact person: Garry Dronfield on 9630 7977 or 0411 504 726 ---------------------------------------------- OPEN DOORS This is an organisation that serves persecuted Christians worldwide. It is hard for you and I to imagine the suffering and what life is like for Christian women in countries like Sudan, Pakistan and China. Anneke Companjen has travelled extensively to discover the persecution suffered by Christian women and she will be speaking at a meeting in Sydney on 6th September at 7.30 p.m. at The Salvation Army Congress Hall, 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. If sufficient people are interested we could go as a group, please advise Neva if you are interested. ---------------------------------------------- OFFERING The offering for last Sunday was $751.50 DONATIONS Your donations of long life milk have been greatly appreciated by the community. Donations of tinned vegetables are now needed. ----------------------------------------------- A VERY BIG THANK YOU Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the presbytery morning tea and lunch last Tuesday. Your time and talents were very much appreciated and ensured that the experience was enjoyed by all who attended. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ALIVE AT 5 Alive at 5 will be today, yes at 5 p.m. Theme for this session is "Sing For Your Supper". This is an evening for the young and old to jam with musical instruments and new songs. Bring $5.00 to throw in for Take-Away pizza. Remember this is a night for all ages. WORSHIP COMMITTEE This committee will convene on Tuesday 5th August at 7.30 p.m. at the church. SUNDAY MORNING WITH A DIFFERENCE Next Sunday 10th August has been set aside for a special service to cater to the youth and children of our church. The Elders and Church Council have decided that the second Sunday of each month will be a more informal style of service that seeks to accommodate to our youth. On these Sundays there will be no Kid's Church because the service will incorporate aspects of Kid's Church within it. These Sundays will be special to us all as they seek to provide an opportunity for all ages to worship together. FORWARD PLANNING CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC A picnic in planned for August. Details will be made available to you at a later date. It is hoped that many families will be able to attend to make this an enjoyable day of fun and fellowship. FRONTIER SERVICES NSW DINNER The Frontier Services NSW Support Group invites you to join them at a "Life In The Outback Dinner" to be held at Roseville Uniting Church, 7 Lord Street, Roseville on Friday 5th September. The evening will commence a 6.30 p.m. for 7.00 p.m. dinner. This promises to be a great night. Guest speaker for the evening will be Rosemary Young. Cost $20 per person. If you would like to attend please leave your name with Gwen Limbert. ARE YOU ON THE MORNING TEA ROSTER? If the answer is yes could you please ensure that the cupboard in the kitchen is locked before you leave church. Unfortunately it has been inadvertently left unlocked at times and the items need to be secured to guarantee that there will be sufficient supplies for morning tea each Sunday. 3rd August 2003