TESTIMONIES
United Churches Bring Joy to St Marys’ Families
Partnering with Salvation Army, Fusion, Majesty Delights, and Hope Christian Community Church - Highway Church’s recent community fun day for St Marys’ mothers showed the power of churches uniting for a greater cause.
They delivered a remarkable community-building experience for families connected to their Community Engagement ministries.
Mums enjoyed a gourmet brunch, while Dads and Kids munched on sausage sandwiches and slushies. We had such a welcoming atmosphere and meaningful conversations, while kids wer kept entertained.
Seeing the love and unity among the churches blessing the community was a joy.
WHAT’S IN THE CITY?
Claremont Meadows Public School Needs You!
Claremont Meadows Public School is looking for an SRE teacher!
Our brother, Mark Chapple from Penrith Baptist Church, brings exciting news! They are set to commence a Scripture Religious Education (SRE) at Claremont Meadows Public School on Thursday, June 6th.
With around 120 students of various ages eagerly awaiting an SRE, Mark has been diligently building a team. While a dedicated crew of 4 is confirmed, they need 2 more volunteers to cover all classes.Are you interested in this vital role? Please contact us for more details!
Know someone who you can imagine fitting this role? Share this email with them!
The commitment is:
Thursdays @ 2pm (50 minutes), Every fortnight
Starts on 6th June
This is an incredible opportunity to impact young lives with the transformative message of Christ. Prayerfully consider joining this mission!
Partners Wanted! Food Solutions Team at Christ Mission Possible
Here are the facts:
3.3 Million Australians live in poverty, including 750,000 children
3.7 Million Australina households ran out of food at some point in 2023
7.6 Million tonnes of food is wasted annually
Our Food Solutions team, in addition to other amazing programs, provide food to multiple groups who either provide Food Programs to their communities or 1-on-1 clients.
We are looking for partners to assist us on a regular basis.
It is the heart of our team to work with the local churches to empower and enable community engagement.
OCP CORNER
📣 AGM for PCMA Members
Calling all PCMA members, it’s that time again!
Members, Prospective Members and Supporters are all welcome to gather for united fellowship, lunch and sharing on God’s work in our city.
When: Tuesday 28th May, 2024. 11am to 1pm (lunch included)
Where: Penrith Baptist Church, 4 Morello Terrace, Cadence
Our 2023 executive have gladly re-nominated for their respective roles as follows:President: Kerupi Autagavaia (Hillsong - Greater West)Vice President: Rev. Christine Bayliss-Kelly (Uniting Church)Treasurer: Sunil Bhandarkar (Penrith Baptist Church)Secretary/Public Officer: Shane Conlon (Highway Church St Marys)
If you would like to become a member of the PCMA - please see below for more information.
We plan to put forward the following motions:
Formalise a change of name from Penrith Christian Ministers Association Inc. to One Church Penrith.
Accept a modernised constitution (the current version is 20 years old (a draft will be sent to members for comment soon).
Proposal to change the committee structure to a more collaborative rather than hierarchical model.
Penrith Pastors & Leaders Breakfast
Calling all Pastors and Church Leaders!
We had such an amazing lunch last week, and we can’t wait to continue in June!
Join us for an encouraging time of fellowship, prayer, and sharing a delicious meal together.
When? Saturday, 15th June, 8am-9am
Where? Highway Church (249 Great Western Hwy, St Marys)
Regular Prayer & Collaboration
Hosted every Wednesday of the School Term.
When? 8:15am - 8:45am
Where? Google Meet
Contact Us for the link
For Christian Business Men & Women, we pray and plan for ways to help Christian churches and organisations unite and transform our City.
This week, we will meet in person!
When? This Thursday, 7 am - 8 am
Where? Cassandras Cafe, St Marys
Contact Us for more information
NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Free Resources for You | Cultivating Resilience in Our Youth
BROUGHT TO YOU BY DAVID GOODWIN
In these unprecedented times, nurturing resilience in our young ones is paramount. We're grateful to Dr. David Goodwin of Kidsreach Inc. for providing the FREE pdf below "Navigating Challenging Times with Resilience."
This invaluable article offers guidance to parents, SRE teachers, chaplains, and youth workers. Its focus? Supporting children in their care as they navigate recent events with strength and fortitude.
We encourage you to widely share this resource with those who may benefit from its wisdom. Together, we can equip our community to raise resilient young leaders.
To access more Christian resources for kids, connect with David:
Tel: 0414 859 020
Email: [email protected]
Post: 39 Mantle Ave, North Richmond NSW 2754, Australia
Book Recommendation | “Hero Maker” by David Ferguson
BROUGHT TO YOU BY PETER ADCOCK
Everybody wants to be a hero, but few understand the power of being a hero maker.
In the powerful book "Hero Maker," Dave Ferguson offers a transformative approach to developing leaders within your church and community. Drawing from the ministry of Jesus, this must-read presents five key practices of apprenticeship that will equip you to:
Activate the gifts of those around you
Empower others to take ownership of their mission
Implement a simple scorecard to measure kingdom-building progress
With rich insights from the Gospels and real-life ministry stories, "Hero Maker" makes a compelling case that God's power is best revealed when we train and release others to advance His Kingdom.
Learn how to become a "Hero Maker" today! Click the button below to learn more about the book.
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We’re blessed to know you’re a part of the One Church Penrith community.
Blessings,
The OCP Team