Coming Up

Take a look at the blockbuster line-up of talks from God's Word planned for August as we continue the series on Old Testament Prophets before launching into a new series on Revelation.

• 6/8 - Jeremiah - Jer 1:1-19 (Leisa Aitken)
• 13/8 - Ezekiel - Ezekiel 36:16-36 (Michael Aitken)
• 20/8 - All nation's in God's focus - Psalm 96 (Leisa Aitken)
• 27/8 - Jesus revealed - Rev 1:4-18 (Michael Aitken)
  

Men's Weekend Away : 10 - 12 August 2006

The St Matts Men’s Weekend is on again - from Thursday 10 August to Saturday 12 August (although you can stay through to the Sunday if you want to).

The destination is Seal Rocks - West Wind, which is virtually on the Beach.

Activities will include night and day beach Touch Footy and Soccer, Golf, Fishing, Surfing, Fellowship (focussed on Greed - How much is enough), the consumption of the traditional and famous 'Carl Gunther' 24 hour Pig, mash, peas and other goodies, sleeping rough, reading, generally chilling out and walking ... if you have the strength. Knee Rugby is banned ...

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of coming on one of these weekends in the past, speak to someone who has come - it is a great time for getting to know other men in a relaxed Christian environment. If you have a friend who may be interested in finding Christ, feel free to invite him ... I guarantee he will not feel uncomfortable and may well be encouraged to explore Christ further.

The cost is about $100 per person. Please lat me know ASAP if you are in.

Many Thanks

Tim Evans
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Reach Out : 18-20 August 06

Reach Out is on again ... Reach Out is a conference at Katoomba all about MISSION!!!

Reach Out offers you the opportunity to learn about key issues in world missions today as you join interactive discussions and listen to talks given by informed speakers. Consider the role of Christians in reconciliation as Phil Nicholson addresses this year's Reach Out theme. Hear testimonies from people just like you who have been involved in mission in amazing places! Wander through the mission displays and talk to the mission representatives of over 60 mission agencies and Bible Colleges ... you can ask all the hard questions when you meet representatives at each of their stands and displays. Pray for the world and praise God in song with hundreds of other like minded, mission focussed brothers and sisters in Christ!

Reach Out has 2 main guest speakers :

Phil Nicholson has been Field Director of OMF Taiwan, leading missionaries to share the gospel in creative ways with Taiwan's unreached working class and plant contextually relevant churches. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in mission and Asian cultures.

Omar Djoeandy is "CIA" = Chinese ethnically, born in Indonesia and an Australia since he was 10yrs old. He also studied and worked in Kenya for over 12 years. He has worked with SIM in Africa since 1983. In 1986 he went to Kenya to study at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST). In 1998, Omar was invited to join the staff as the only non-Kenyan pastor at Nairobi Chapel and then in 2002 to be the Australian Director of SIM.

In the afternoon on Saturday, you will elect to study a 2+ hr workshop from a selection of key mission areas. Each workshop will be facilitated by experienced teams and be hands-on. Gain some essential mission skills for Australia and overseas. These workshops are an opportunity for you to work with experts on getting the skills for language learning, or advocacy, witnessing to Muslims or Chinese religionists, leading short-term missions, getting your local church motivated ... and more!



Don't miss out ...

Cheap Accommodation is available for the weekend ... but if you can't stay, come up for the day on Saturday!

More info please??

Phone: (02) 9874 2485
Email: reachout@pastornet.net.au
Web: www.reachout.au.com

Girl's Night In : Friday, 18 August 06

On Friday, 18 August 06, the Girls Night In Team have organised an exciting speaker ... Alison Napier from EQUIP is coming to talk to us about "Women of the Bible" and to encourage and challenge us in our walk with God ... don't miss out!

All are welcome ... entry is FREE ...

Time: 8.00pm

Where: St Matthews, Manly

Bring your friends along ... we would love to see you there!

For more information, please contact either Kat Baldwin (9.45am), Jen Barry (18:30), Mars Searle (18:30) or Vanoosh (18:30) or contact the church office on (02) 9977 6249.

Here are some photos from the GNI Brekkie held on Saturday, 8 July 06 at Zali's ... enjoy!

School Holidays : Child Care On Offer

School Holidays Childcare is Available if you need a break from the kids!!

Anna is a member of the 18:30 congregation and is a responsible, reliable and qualified primary school teacher who is willing to look after your children during the school holidays days / evenings.

If you want a break for a half hour, a half day, a full day ... or to have a date night out ... call Anna Knight 0415 388 009

Manly : Perspectives - Part 1 : Tuesday, 4 July 06

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a dynamic, life-changing course where you'll discover what God is doing around the world and consider your part in His purposes.

Perspectives will help you understand God's plan for our world - and for your life - as you explore the following topics:

** Biblical - God's unchanging purpose for the nations **
** Historical - Expansion and pioneers of the Christian Movement **
** Strategic - What are "unreached people groups" and why are they so important to complete God's eternal purpose? **
** Cultural - The Gospel and cross-cultural communication **

As Patrick Johnstone's self-titled book states ..."The Church is Bigger than You Think!"

Vanoosh (Vanessa Archibald) will be running the Perspectives Course - Part 1 for 13 weeks commencing on Tuesday, 4 July 2006.

Details are:

Dates: Tuesday nights : 4 July 2006 to 26 September 2006 (13 weeks)
Celebration Dinner Date (To Be Advised)

Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm

Where: St Matthews Church, 1 Darley Road, Manly

Cost: $180.00 (includes Reader, course material & registration/admin)

Discount: Early Bird Discount for completed registrations prior to 14 June 06
Students, Pensioners & Family Discounts - negotiated on enquiry

All are welcome to come along, however, please note there are *** Limited Spaces AVAILABLE *** in this course! For further information on the course, see : www.perspectives.org

For more information regarding the "Manly - Perspectives 2006 : Part 1" course and to obtain a Registration Form, please contact Vanoosh by email : vanoosh@gmail.com or call the St Matts Church Office on (02) 9977 6249

Don't Miss Out !!