The Annual Parish meeting will be held on Monday 11 February at 7:00pm in the Stanthorpe Church. All Welcome.
All reports to be included in the Annual Report Booklet should be emailed or given to Nancy by 20 January. Contact us for more details.
Special Congregational Meetings
23rd December 2012 by
Special Congregational Meetings will be held at each of the three Churches following the services on Sunday 20 January 2013.
These meetings follow on from the December consultation with the Presbytery Team. The two items to be discussed are recommendations VIII(a) and VIII(b) from the Consultation Report.
For more information contact us.
Islam in our Country – How do we respond – OM presentation
7th December 2012 by
Islam in our Country – How do we respond – OM presentation
Whether they be students from Saudi Arabia or refugees from Iran, Afghanistan of Somalia the numbers of Muslim people living in Australia is increasing. As Christians how should we respond to this trend? Should we be fearful or is this an opportunity? Andrew (OM Qld) and Tillman will be sharing about this work. Tillman has worked with Operation Mobilisation amongst Muslim people in Sydney of over 11 years. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Islam, some of the challenges of ministering to Muslim people and also to be inspired by what God is doing amongst these people groups. We would love to see you there.
Stanthorpe Baptist Church
Saturday 15 December 7-9pm including supper.
Operation Santa
5th December 2012 by
Help someone in need!
UnitingCare and Target have joined forces again for the 21st year of Operation Santa – The UnitingCare Christmas Appeal. This appeal runs from 8 November to 23 December.
This year the Operation Santa team is reminding people throughout Australia that ‘a little gift makes a big difference.’ The simple gesture of donating a gift, no matter how small, will go a long way towards making Christmas brighter for someone in need.
Help us replace the children in the picture with gifts this Christmas. Not all children are as lucky as these children and many won’t receive anything this Christmas. Help us to brighten the lives of many on Christmas morning.
How to make a donation:
Simply place an unwrapped gift under the red Operation Santa Christmas tree located in any Target or Target Country store around Australia. Alternatively, purchase a gift card at any store register.
People are encouraged to DONATE EARLY so that UnitingCare representatives can ensure the gifts and gift cards are distributed in time for Christmas.
If you would like anymore information please ask any Target staff member or Jean Pyle at Granite News who is organising this appeal on behalf of the Uniting Church.
Consultation weekend
7th November 2012 by
Title: Consultation weekend
Description: As a first step to determining what the ministry needs for the Parish will be after March 2013, confidential questionnaire forms are available at all churches. We would encourage you to each fill out a form. This will be followed by the consultation weekend with Presbytery members on December 1st and 2nd.
Date: 2012-12-01
Outback BBQ
5th November 2012 by
Title: Outback BBQ – Friendship Group
Start Time: 11:00am
Date: Wednesday 14 November
The Friendship Support Group is hosting a ‘Great Outback BBQ’to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of Christian Ministry in the Inland.
The cost of the meal is $5.00 each. For catering purposes approximate numbers are need. If you would like to participate, please write your name on the list provided on the foyer table at the Church and indicate whether you require transport. For further enquiries contact us.
Lamingtons for the Christmas Shoe Box appeal
20th October 2012 by
Our lamington drive which was held to support the Vineyard Church Christmas Shoe Box Appeal was very successful. Thank you everyone for you support.
More information on the Show Box operation can be found at: operationchristmaschild.org.au/
Book Fair 23 & 24 November
20th October 2012 by
Our Book Fair will be held on 23 & 24 November 2012.
Donations of books are welcome so clean out those cupboards and allow those books to be read again!
One more flight for Steve.
29th June 2012 by
Recently Steve Flood returned once more to London almost 70 years after he flew as a wartime gunner.
Steve was named to travel to London for the official commemorative mission to be held to recognise the service of Australians who served with Bomber Command during the Second World War.
Another highlight of his trip to England will be a war museum visit where he will be reunited with the Lancaster aircraft in which he flew – affectionately called S Is For Sugar.
See this in depth video from the ABC 7:30 Report.
For more information see articles in SkyNews, the Free Times or ABC News.
Sometimes need a ride to Church?
22nd June 2012 by
A list of alternative phone numbers has been prepared for those people who currently get a ride to church each week. If for some reason the person who normally brings you to church cannot provide transport for you, then you can ring one of the people on the list and arrange for them to pick you up. If you do not already have a list of these numbers, please see one of the Stewards.
