The Smith Lecture 2006 : The Twilight of Atheism : Friday, 15 September 2006

“The idea that there is no God captured human minds and imaginations, offering intellectual and spiritual inspiration to generations that saw themselves as imprisoned ... by the religious past. ... Yet the sun has begun to set on another empire ... It is far from clear what the future of atheism will be, or what will replace
it ..... ” Professor Alister McGrath, 2006 Smith Lecturer, and Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University




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Eclectic & Acoustic : Friday, 15 September 06

Come and enjoy an evening of electic and acoustic live music from some well known musicians of Manly. Soul jazz and funk from artists including Mart Basa, Catherine White & John Harkins, Tom Jordan, Retaw Boyce, Lucas Critchley and Graham Rix!

In addition, a feature will be the Make Poverty History's "Create to Advocate" Exhibition.

This event will be in support of Action Against Poverty and Make Poverty History so don't miss this opportunity to contribute your support locally and globally!!

Where: William Street Studios, 3 William Street, Fairlight
When: Friday, 15 September 2006
Time: From 8.00pm ...
Tickets: $15 Single, $25 Couples

BYO Drinks

Series of Interesting Talks ...

The Gospel … the Big Picture
Were Dinosaurs really on Noah’s Ark?
Saturday 9 September,
2.00pm Public Meeting, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church,
244 Warringah Rd, Beacon Hill.

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The Gospel … the Big Picture
Sunday 10 September,
9.00am & 11.00am
Central Baptist Church, 619 George St, Haymarket.

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UFOs, Aliens & the Bible
Sunday 10 September,
6.30pm
Belrose Uniting Church, cnr Forest Wy & Morgan Rd, Belrose.

Sudden Death Semi Final : St Matts Soccer : Saturday, 26 August 06

Attention 18.30!

Your presence is needed this Saturday afternoon (26th August) at
Millers Reserve (Campbell Pde, Manly Vale) in support of 18.30's (almost)
official soccer team!

Come and see the following St Matties members playing their hearts
out in a Sudden Death Semi Final...
- Mike Barry
- Graeme Barry
- Mark Liddell
- Rory Wheatley
- Luke Vanem
- Richard Sumpter
- Alex Richards; and
- James Mulhall

SEAFORTH AL6 SEMI FINAL
This Saturday, Millers Reserve 3, kickoff at 12.15pm

Hot Tip #1: Bring a friend
Hot Tip #2: Wear black and white
Hot Tip #3: Psyche up at http://www.seaforth.isonfire.com/
(featuring Player Profiles!)

Hope to see you Saturday!
Mike

Building a School for Orphans : Ndola - Zambia

Currently a school is being built for orphans in Ndola, Zambia.

Volunteer builders skilled and semi-skilled to help achieve this task are desperately required. Do you know anyone who could help?

Perhaps someone that you know who would be willing to give up some time to have an African Adventure using their hands and their skills to help build something that will make an incredible difference to children who would otherwise have no hope of an education.

There may be some sponsorship available to provide financial assistance for flights and accomodation at Lifespring Farm, Ndola, Zambia. Could this be just the opportuntity you or someone you know has been waiting for?

Find out more about the project and the charitable work on www.thelifespringfoundation.com or contact Berni Morris-Smith from the 18:30 service on 0405 504 994.

Please do send this on to anyone that you think may be interested, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc.. Your help would be really appreciated!

Looking for a Flat Mate : Harbord

Looking for one person (male/female) to share a beautiful house in Harbord with four other young Christians.

Reasonable price and 500m from Curl Curl beach.

Available ASAP. If interested contact Grant on 0414 790 646

Looking for a Room for Rent in Northern Beaches

A Christian guy named Kendy is looking for a place to move in the Northern Beaches area ... he currently lives at Harbord

If you know of any vacancies, please contact him either via his email: kendy.yus@gmail.com

Or call him on 0421 836 447

OM Arab World Team Presentation : Tuesday, 22 August 06

Perspectives Manly is hosting the OM Arab World Team who are going to share their testimonies, experiences and thoughts on working as missionaries in the Arab World through an exciting and captivating presentation on Tuesday, 22 August 2006 at St Matts!!

Due to the fact that this is a Perspectives Course Night, there are *** LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE *** for "guest students" to join us for this special presentation!!!

If you are committed to learning more about mission and have a special interest in reaching out to Muslims and other people groups within the Arab World, then please contact Vanoosh on 0414 765 409 to book a spot to attend this presentation.

Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Cost: A Gift of Love (Donation) will be collected for the Team

Place: St Matthews, Function Room

Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2006

RSVP: Vanoosh - 0414 765 409 or Em. vanoosh@gmail.com

Childcare Helpers/Minders/Workers Required for Reach Out : 18-20 Aug 06

Dear Friends ,

Childcare for Reachout has now become an urgent need for us to fill, despite ongoing attempts to recruit help. This is for the pre-school age children and will enable their parents to participate in this conference to be held in Katoomba, Aug 18-20. There will be three sessions where childcare needs to be provided:

Saturday morning (9.00 am - 12.30 pm)
Saturday afternoon (2.00 pm - 4.30 pm)
Sunday morning (9. 00 am - 12.30pm).

Helpers may volunteer for all or just some sessions.

Please circulate this email to those contacts you know who may be suitable to help. We need both an organiser who will accept overall responsibility as well as helpers to assist in caring. We also require assistance with providing suitable toys and equipment for the children. It would be great if we can see a church group take this ministry on.

If you can help please contact the Reachout Chairman, Magnus Linder, on 9868-477 or magnus@omf.net or 0425 255 816. If you want to know more about Reachout check out www.reachout.au.com

Thanks for your help!

Magnus Linder

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State Director NSW/ACT
18-20 Oxford St T: 9868-4777 M: 0425 255 816
PO Box 849 E: au-sd-nsw@omf.net
Epping NSW 1710 www.au.omf.org

Opinion Survey

Michael Aitken thought this might be an opportunity if you would like to give your opinion to a dying political party's attempt to silence Christians in schools & politics.

http://www.democrats.org.au/survey2/survey/GodGovt_v2/

The hyperlink may not work so you may have to "cut and paste" the above link into your website.

Female Flat Share Wanted : Manly

A single professional female in her late 20’s is looking for a flat share opportunity with a Christian female(s) in Manly, or around the Manly area as soon as possible.

Non-Smoker, works locally in Manly.

Please contact Berni Morris-Smith to discuss on 0405 504 994