I hope you enjoy reading some of the wonderful stories from our churches that will begin to drop over the coming days and weeks. We are using a new format to communicate how we are participating in God's mission. I am looking forward to receiving more stories from our churches to share across our movement, along with stories from our ministry partners Life Care, GMP and CareWorks.
In addition to sharing some good news from our churches we were keen to tie the look of the Newsletter in with the theme of this year’s convention; Participate: in life: in Christ”.
Participating in the life of Christ through union with Christ (Christ in me, I in Christ) is a New Testament theme that emerges throughout the apostle Paul’s writings, John’s writings and the New Testament more broadly. (Col. 1:27) We are invited in these New Testament writings to align ourselves with Jesus. We are to follow the lead of Jesus as we live out our lives and to seek to be in relationship with Jesus as our primary response to the call of the Gospel.
Our lives are full of participation; in our families, our workplaces, friendship groups and in society as a whole. We are also called to participate in the movement of the Churches of Christ and for these many reasons we see this theme as relevant for us at this time. Our hope is that our reflections at Convention will help us to think about how we participate in the Churches of Christ movement. We also hope it will help us to participate in life as a response to our participation in Christ.
Peter Barney
State Minister
Caring. Selfless. Inclusive.
These are the words being used to describe Westfield local hero finalist, Grocer with a heart at the Brighton Church of Christ.
Two years ago we shared a story about this emerging community ministry which is now having a huge inpact in the community where the Brighton church is located.
Cheryle Pinkess is a member of the Brighton Church of Christ and Grocer with a heart visionary and creator. She contacted us this week to let us know that she has been recognised as a local hero finalists. Cheryle says: "To say I am over the moon after just 2 years of creating “Grocer with a Heart” to get to the Semi Finals is just amazing along with some very generous, caring people doing amazing work within the community."
Here's what Westfield Marion are saying about Grocer with a heart:
"Caring Cheryle Pinkess is the driving force behind Grocer with a heart, a local shop where people can get healthy food at little or no cost. Cheryle has connections with local supermarkets, farmers and bakeries. Along with her team, collects most of the food ensuring the store is well stocked, so people don’t go hungry.
Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities. The finalist with the most community votes will become the Westfield Local Hero for 2022, receiving a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. If Cheryle is successful, Grocer with a Heart will use its funds to buy a snap freezer and oven combination to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables and further stretch food donations."
Let's get around Cheryle and the Brighton Church of Christ and give them our vote and support. Cheer them on and click the link below to vote for Cheryle. It will take you less than 60 seconds. Voting closes on August 22nd.
If you want to drop in a visit Grocer with a heart their new openening times are:
Mondays 10am - 1pm
Tuesdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Wednesdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Thursdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Fridays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Saturday 10am to 1pm
The Westfield Local Hero finalist with the highest number of community votes for each Westfield centre will be awarded a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. Finalists receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation.
114 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031, Australia
Monday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caring. Selfless. Inclusive.
These are the words being used to describe Westfield local hero finalist, Grocer with a heart at the Brighton Church of Christ.
Two years ago we shared a story about this emerging community ministry which is now having a huge inpact in the community where the Brighton church is located.
Cheryle Pinkess is a member of the Brighton Church of Christ and Grocer with a heart visionary and creator. She contacted us this week to let us know that she has been recognised as a local hero finalists. Cheryle says: "To say I am over the moon after just 2 years of creating “Grocer with a Heart” to get to the Semi Finals is just amazing along with some very generous, caring people doing amazing work within the community."
Here's what Westfield Marion are saying about Grocer with a heart:
"Caring Cheryle Pinkess is the driving force behind Grocer with a heart, a local shop where people can get healthy food at little or no cost. Cheryle has connections with local supermarkets, farmers and bakeries. Along with her team, collects most of the food ensuring the store is well stocked, so people don’t go hungry.
Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities. The finalist with the most community votes will become the Westfield Local Hero for 2022, receiving a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. If Cheryle is successful, Grocer with a Heart will use its funds to buy a snap freezer and oven combination to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables and further stretch food donations."
Let's get around Cheryle and the Brighton Church of Christ and give them our vote and support. Cheer them on and click the link below to vote for Cheryle. It will take you less than 60 seconds. Voting closes on August 22nd.
If you want to drop in a visit Grocer with a heart their new openening times are:
Mondays 10am - 1pm
Tuesdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Wednesdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Thursdays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Fridays 10am - 3:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm)
Saturday 10am to 1pm
The Westfield Local Hero finalist with the highest number of community votes for each Westfield centre will be awarded a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent. Finalists receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation.
Minister Profile Role Specification
Berri Church of Christ
The Berri Church of Christ Leadership Team are seeking to appoint a fulltime Minister commencing after February 17th 2023, with an initial term of 5 years.
We are seeking someone who will provide biblically based teaching (God’s word being inherent) and who will work together with the Holy Spirit as teacher and guide to equip God’s church, to build intimacy with Christ and grow together in God. To encourage and support members to understand God’s truths and application to their lives and how to share the gospel with others.
We believe that God is calling us into a vibrant ministry that supports and reflects Christ love for one another and our wider community. This will include encouraging those who come into fellowship to accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, to be baptised by full immersion and to receive and use the gifts of the Holy spirit in worship, fellowship and as individuals.
Essential:
· Mature in Christ and committed to a personal relationship with Christ, being directed and led by the Holy Spirit
· Committed to work with Leadership as a team and provide oversight of the church members, supporting their vision and mission
· To be highly proficient in the teaching of God’s word and pastoral care
· Inclusive and welcoming of others within the guidelines
· of God’s word, supporting them to become ‘Christ like’ and live according to God’s word
· To participate in Church fellowship, study groups, outreach and the mission of the church
· To be an effective communicator with the young and elderly and supporting their growth in Christ and roles in the church
· Eligible for accreditation as a minister with Churches of Christ SA & NT
Desirable
· Prepared to consider long term ministry with Berri Church of Christ
· Willing to work with other regional churches to support the work of God’s Kingdom
· Willing to participate in Churches of Christ SA State Office activities and planning
· Proficient IT skills
Expressions of Interest for this position, including C.V., will be received up to May 30th 2022 and should include a covering letter addressing the above essential and desirable requirements.
Expressions of interest can be initially directed to Garry Pinnington: garry@prpgroup.com.au
In this edition you will find:
An article by Leanne Sanders
Information from CareWorks and Global Mission Partners
Who has been awarded and OAM and who is retiring
Easter Camp and SYG info
Cultivating Innovation
and more .....
The Subiaco Church of Christ in Perth is searchiong for their new senior minister.
Please follow the link below for the position description and more information about the Subiaco Church of Christ.
In this edition you will find:
Messages from our State Minister and our President
News from the Colonel Light Gardens Church of Christ
World Day of Prayer info
Youth and Young Adults Network key dates for 2022
Chaplaincy appointments
Enjoy!
Join us for our Churches of Christ celebration night at Aldgate Church of Christ At the Village Well on Friday November 19th from 7pm.
We will be sharing some fantastic stories about new ministry initaitives emerging around the state as well as hearing from our State Minister, Peter Barney.
We will also celebrate the ordination of Craig Schultz
All welcome. Please join us.