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Community Carols this Sunday
G’day Parents, This weekend (Dec 16) Sunday@6 will not be at the St John’s buildling. Instead we’ll be at the Community Carols down at Coventry Oval. You can read about it at our info hub or check out the Facebook event. See you there for a sausage and some singing. Finishes with fireworks! We’ll have one more Sunday@6 service on Dec 23. There will be no evening service on Dec 30. Kirk
Teaching Children to Pray
Hi families, Over the past three weeks, St John’s Kids at the 9:30am service have been exploring a series on Prayer. If you missed out on receiving the Prayer resource handed out to families, go to a different service, or just prefer a digital copy, please click on the applicable link(s): Teaching Children to Pray, 2-6 yrs Teaching Children to Pray, 7-11yrs (Please excuse the formatting of the PDFs. It’s designed to be a two-sided tri-fold booklet, not a…
Extended Worship – after Sunday@6 this week
Hello parents, After this weeks service, 2nd December we will be having a time of extended worship and prayer. This is a great chance to take a break from the week to praise God together through music and prayer. Our service will officially end between 7-7.10 pm, we will then kick everyone out, set up the space and then invite everyone back in for extended worship until around 8 pm. All are welcome, both youth and parents alike! Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
A big week ahead!
Hey Parents, This week we have a few things to look forward to: Our youth event: Diamo Scavenger Hunt, is THIS FRIDAY! For more information and to RSVP click here. This week we will be having another Come and See themed service. This means it’s excellent for inviting friends to as we’ll focus both services on being friendly to non-church people, especially in our teaching. Once a month a bunch of Christians in our area get together for a time of worship.…
Picnic this Sunday
Hi families, You are invited to a picnic lunch at Peppers Paddock, 7 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd. Wattle Glen, after the morning service this Sunday (18 Nov). All Welcome! BYO picnic (there are also BBQ facilities) and chairs/picnic rug etc. Note: The church Hall & Foyer will be the backup plan if the weather is inclement, but at this stage we’re expecting perfect picnic weather!
Come and See Service – this Sunday 18th November
Hello Parents, This week the 9:30 am and Sunday@6 services are both Come and See themed. This means they’re excellent for inviting friends to as we’ll focus both services on being friendly to non-church people, especially in our teaching. Also, our next youth event: Diamo Scavenger Hunt, is coming up in just two weeks! For more information and to RSVP click here. Have a great week, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Sunday@6 Dinner this week + our next youth event
Hey Parents, This Sunday we will be eating a meal together before our Sunday@6 service – 11th November. Dinner is at 5pm in the St John’s foyer, we recommend bringing a $5 donation to help us cover costs. Our next Youth Event will be a Scavenger Hunt around Diamond Creek, Friday 23rd November, a fun night of adventure and hanging out. To find more information and to RSVP click here. Have a great week, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Grade 6s welcome at Youth Unite
G’day Parents, Just a quick note to say we’d love to have grade 6s with us at Youth Unite this Friday (as well as year 7-12s). It’s a great chance for them to get a taste of youth ministry and they’re generally excellent events. Click here for more info and RSVP. Kirk
Youth Event: Youth Unite Spring – THIS FRIDAY!
Hey Parents, Youth Unite Spring is this Friday! This is a chance for our youth to join youth from churches in our area for a time of worship, games, hanging out and learning more about God! Details: Friday 26th October Meet at St Johns 6.30 pm (we’ll then car-pool to Mill Park Baptist Church) Pick up St Johns 10 pm $5 entry Please RSVP here. Also, once a month a bunch of Christians in our area get together for a time of worship. The next Plantroom…
Youth Event: Youth Unite Spring
Hey Parents, Our next youth event is Youth Unite Spring. This is a chance for our youth to join youth from churches around our area for a time of worship, games, hanging out and learning more about God! Details: Friday 26th October Meet at St Johns 6.30 pm (we’ll then car-pool to Mill Park Baptist Church) Pick up St Johns 10 pm $5 entry Please RSVP here. Thanks, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Ping-Pong-athon + Sunday@6 Dinner – THIS WEEK!
Hey Parents, Our Ping-Pong-athon to combat human trafficking is THIS FRIDAY! Friday 12th October 6.30-9.30 pm St John’s Foyer $10 (dinner included) Please RSVP here. Also, please join us for dinner this Sunday – 14th October. Dinner is at 5 pm in the St John’s foyer, we recommend bringing a $5 donation to help us cover costs. Hope to see you then, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
EXTENDED Q AND A – AFTER SUNDAY@6 7TH OCTOBER
Hello parents, Following our service this Sunday; 7.20 pm – 8 pm, 7th October, we will be having an extended time of Q and A. This is a great opportunity to ask a panel of Sunday@6 goers questions about this week’s talk and anything else God related. Also, please don’t forget to RSVP to our youth Ping-Pong-athon here. It’s only two weeks away! Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Youth Event: Ping-Pong-athon
Hey parents, Our next Youth Event will be a Ping-Pong-athon, a fun night of ping pong and hanging out. This event is to raise money to combat human trafficking and exploitation of young people in South East Asia. Friday 12th October 6.30-9.30 pm St John’s Foyer $10 (dinner included) To start fundraising and to RSVP click here. Also, once a month a bunch of Christians in our area get together for a time of worship. The next Plantroom Worship will be 30th September, 7 pm, 50 Graysharps Rd,…
Q and A service – this week + our next youth event
Hello parents, This week, 23rd September, we will be having a full Q and A service. This is a great opportunity to ask a panel of Sunday@6 goers any God and faith related questions. Our next Youth Event will be a Ping-Pong-athon, Friday 12th October, a fun night of ping pong and hanging out. This event is to raise money to combat human trafficking and exploitation of young people in South East Asia. To find more information and to RSVP click here. Have a…
Extended Worship – after Sunday@6 this week
Hello parents, After this weeks service, 16th September we will be having a time of extended worship and prayer. This is a great chance to take a break from the week to praise God together through music and prayer. Our service will officially end between 7-7.10 pm, we will then kick everyone out, set up the space and then invite everyone back in for extended worship until around 8 pm. All are welcome, both youth and parents alike! Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Sunday@6 Dinner – this week 9th September
Hey Parents, This Sunday we will be eating a meal together before our Sunday@6 service – 9th September. We love this opportunity to meet others in our church community and catch up over some delicious food. Dinner is at 5pm in the St John’s foyer, we recommend bringing a $5 donation to help us cover costs. Hope to see you then, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Volunteer at Sunday@6
Hey parents! When i was a youth (in the not too distant past!) volunteering at Sunday@6 was just great. I grew in my confidence, developed new skills and felt supported and encouraged as i stepped up to do things at church. There are tons of things up front and behind the scenes to get involved in at Sunday@6. Volunteering your time and skills is a great way to live out your faith – handing over those things to God for him to…
EXTENDED Q AND A – AFTER SUNDAY@6 26TH AUGUST
Hello parents, Following our service this Sunday; 7.20 pm – 8 pm, 26th August, we will be having an extended time of Q and A. This is a great opportunity to ask a panel of Sunday@6 goers questions about this week’s talk and anything else God related. We hope to see many youth hang around! Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Upcoming dates
Hey parents, I hope you have settled in nicely to your term 3 routine. We’ve got more exciting things coming up at Sunday@6 this term, so here’s a heads up for you: Post service Q and A – August 26 Our next pre-service dinner – September 9 Extended Worship after Sunday@6 – September 16 Have a great week, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Sunday@6 Dinner – this week 12th August
Hey Parents, This Sunday we will be eating a meal together before our Sunday@6 service – 12th August. We love this opportunity to meet others in our church community and catch up over some delicious food. Dinner is at 5pm in the St John’s foyer, we recommend bringing a $5 donation to help us cover costs. Hope to see you then, Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
13 Reasons Why – a popular Netflix series
Hello Parents, You may have heard of the teen drama ‘13 reasons why’, know that your teen watches it or have seen it yourself. The show, found on Netflix, includes themes of suicide and rape, therefore viewing may be distressing for young people, especially those who are vulnerable. Here are 2 links to useful resources by Mental Health First Aid Australia to gain a greater understanding of the show and to talk to your teen about it. Plot summary and…
Extended Q and A – After Sunday@6 22nd July
Hey parents, I hope you’re all enjoying the first week of term 3! Following our service this Sunday; 7.20 pm – 8 pm, 22nd July, we will be having an extended time of Q and A. This is a great opportunity to ask a panel of Sunday@6 goers questions about this week’s talk and anything else God related. We hope to see many youth hang around! Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Goodbye dinner for Tim – after Sunday@6 15th July
Hey parents! After our service this Sunday; 7.30 pm – 15th July, we’ll be heading over to the Windy Mile Cafe across the road to farewell Tim before he goes on long service leave. All are welcome to join. Meals are around $20-$25 if you are wondering how much to bring along. Andi [mc4wp_form id=”5448″]
Sunday@6 dinner in term 3
Hey parents! In term 3 there will be two pre-service dinners. Note, this is different to the fortnightly routine we had in term 2. The dates are August 12 and September 9. Dinner is at 5pm in the St John’s foyer, we recommend bringing a $5 donation to help us cover costs Thanks, Andi
Meet Andi
G’day Parents, Our senior minister, Tim Johnson, is about to go on long service leave. I will be acting senior minister while he is away. This if course creates a little bit more work for me so for term 3, I have someone helping me out with youth stuff. Her name is Andi Fidock. She is a current Youth Life Group Leader and former Sunday@6 Core Team member and an excellent addition to our staff team (albeit for only 12…