St John’s & St Peter’s women are invited to attend a morning tea in the large hall on Staurday 10th december from 10:00am – 11:30am. Last week a reminder email invitation was sent out to all those who we have listed in our parish directory, and invitations were handed out at the commencement of each of the services. Please consider making time to attend, and let the office know for catering purposes.
A Christmas Book Stall will be on at St John’s over the next two Sundays (11th & 18th December) following every service.
This is a wonderful opportuntiy to stock up on gifts for family and/or friends, or to get something that is of benefit to you!! There will be something there for everyone, with a great selection of new releases, as well as those favourite authors addressing a wide variety of topics.
Bring your cash or cheque books so that you can snap up a bargin before Christmas!!
Anglicare’s Toys ‘N’Tucker Appeal is on again this year. The collection date from St John’s for the appeal is Tuesday 13th December. This is an annual appeal supported by parishioners from St John’s & St Peter’s. Support through donations of food and toys are used by Anglicare for their Christmas Hampers.
Ideas for Food for the festive meal include:
♦ Long Life Custard ♦Long Life Milk ♦Small Biscuits
♦Jams ♦Tea & Coffee ♦ Christmas Puddings
Ideas for gifts for the Hamper include:
♦Board games ♦Sports Equipment ♦Gift Cards
A table is set up in the large hall for collection of your donations. These may be dropped off Sundays prior to or following each services or during the Church’s office hours – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
The Greek Banquet is raising money for David & Fiona’s 2 year mission to Athens with Operation Mobilisation, commencing in January 2012.
Ticket includes a 3 course Greek banquet. Soft drink cans available for $2.
David & Fiona will share why they are going, what they will be doing and how you can be involved. There will be some fun activities to participate in including and AUCTION!
Tickets will be available at all services leading up to the dinner or from the church office. You can pre book tickets and pay on the night.
Have children under 12?? There will be free babysitters available! The small hall will be set up with some activities, movie, and snacks. There will be experienced supervisors to ensure your children are happy and safe. you will need to advise if you intend to bring your children along for the evening, dinner is not provided for the children.
For more information contact:
Fiona collison.fiona@gmail.com or
the church office office@beecroftanglicans.org.au
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St John’s Anglican Church
Cnr Chapman Avenue and Beecroft Road, Beecroft
During School Terms
Thursday 10:00am – 12noon
First Class 25th August
All welcome
Enquiries: 94841143 or office@beecroftanglicans.org.au
Sunday 28th August 2011 Commencing @ 2:30pm
Featuring
Organ Music Including works by: Rutter, Peeters, Buxtehude, Bach
Choral Music Including works by: Rutter, Stanford, Bach
Afternoon Tea to follow.
Donation $10 towards organ maintenance
BARTHO, Andrew Donald.
Beloved husband of Catherine. Adored father of Susan, Sarah and Sophie. Father-in-law to the fine men who won his daughters hearts: Andre, Ian and Rob. Papa to his much loved grandchildren: Harry, Jack, Anna, Bella, Andrew, Mirari, Amare and Laetitia.
A Thanksgiving Service for his life and for the loving care of family, friends, careworkers and medical team to be held at St Johns Anglican Church, Beecroft Road, Beecroft on Friday (August 12, 2011), at 11 am
Micah 6:8
The Horn of Africa is in the grip of the worst drought and famine to hit the region for half a century. 1.5 million lives are at risk right now with an estimated 9 million at risk over the next 18 months.
The Archbishop of Sydney, The Most Rev Peter Jensen, through Anglican Aid, is seeking the goodwill of all Sydney Anglicans to show an extraordinary outpouring of compassion and generosity to raise $500,000 for drought and famine relief for the people of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. 5000 gifts averaging $100 will reach this target.
Join together with Anglicans all over Sydney and beyond and make August 2011 a month when we can make a real difference to those suffering from this devastating humanitarian crisis.
Donate on line at www.anglicanaid.org.au
There are two training days planned to offer assistance to our current and future Bible Study Leaders. They are scheduled for:
Sunday 21st & 28th August 2011
2:00pm – 4:30pm
The topics for both weeks are:
Preparing a Bible Study
Helping Your Group Work Well Together
Please consider coming to share fresh ideas, fellowship and encourage one another.
