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Prayer Meeting for all involved in ministry responsibilities. We
meet every Thursday at 8am at Wentworthville Baptist office,
Chelmsford Rd, Sth Wentworthville. Enquiries to Phil Grebert 9896 3104 wentybaps@optusnet.com.au. Join
us for prayer, discussion, and then for coffee afterwards at Gloria Jeans
Pemulwuy around 9 if you have time.
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Special Religious Education in our five local state high
schools, and liaises with the extensive program in the 23 primary schools of
our district.
It's a combined churches activity which has enabled every high school-aged
student in Holroyd to have some exposure to the gospel.
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Each school has a
coordinator in place who organises volunteer teachers drawn from the
supporting churches plus seminars for senior students. Donations are tax
deductible and can be made through the SRE office at 106A Jersey Rd,
Greystanes, NSW 2145 (9896 2514).
Prayer and info
updates are available by mail or email on request.
The
Ministers' Fellowship also employs Boyette Zapata in a part-time capacity to
produce a detailed overview of Primary School RE in the 23 primary schools of
our District. The aim is to "plug the gaps" in the SRE program
so that every school, primary and high, has a viable Re ministry functioning -
so that every student in Holroyd comes within earshot of the gospel.
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celebrations are hosted in rotation by participating churches. Representatives from many churches
gather to (among other things) pray for our community, and celebrate our common call to fulfill the Great Commission!.
More details on Coming Events
webpage.
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| Chapel
and chaplaincy ministry is undertaken by a roster of ministers into retirement villages in the district - Cardinal Gilroy Village,
(the largest in the district) and
its smaller hostel at Greystanes receive weekly chapel. Merrylands
Care and Genista receive monthly chapel. Ministers are available for personal chaplaincy
matters upon request.
Mrs
Jean Ireland coordinates the training of volunteers who wish to help and
grow in their expertise in assisting the elderly. Details of the
extensive training program offered by Southern Cross are
accessible here. You can contact Jean on JeanIreland@sch.org.au
9631-6480.
Vacancy
- Southern Cross Care currently have a 12 hpw vacancy for a
"Pastoral Care Team Leader" - a professional who will be
responsible for recruitment, selection, training, and support of their
Pastoral Carers at their large Merrylands facility. Enquiries close
March 8; direct all inquiries to "the CEO, Southern Cross Care, 45
Barcom St, Merrylands 2160". 9632-3144 or email jireland@sch.org.au.
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| Council
prayers and citizenship ceremony participation is conducted in
conjunction with Holroyd Council. The Mayor publicly commented in late
2003 on the effective role the Ministers' Fellowship has played in the
Community. We seek to conscientiously work with Community groups and
Council for the ongoing betterment of the quality of life in our district.
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Holroyd
Ministry Development College (now in its 9th year) conducts courses for local people to be
better equipped to serve God, His church, and the community. Over 120
students from more than 20 churches have completed at least one Unit in that
time.
The
next 6-week Unit is over Thursdays Feb 18 to March 25 See Holroyd MDC
website for current course details. Each night has one plenary
and one elective session.
A
light evening meal is provided each session from 6.30 to 7pm, enabling attenders to come straight from work where necessary. This time of refreshments and fellowship is a vital part of what makes
Holroyd MDC a relational environment for developing more
effective ministry skills. Holroyd
MDC does not charge a Unit fee, but relies on freewill offerings
to cover expenses (including meals).
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Regular Christian ministries are highlighted on Local
Ministries webpage
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