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Parramatters - 5th February 2021

5 February 2021

Parramatters - 5th February 2021
Welcome to the new 'Parramatters' for 2021. We hope you enjoy catching up on what's happening at Parramatta Salvos. 

If you would like to submit anything to be considered for including in our weekly church life update, please email parramatta@salvationarmy.org.au by 5pm Wednesday each week. 
 
This Sunday - "The Time is Now - A Study of the Book of Haggai" 
 
This Sunday we continue our series on the book of Haggai, as we take a look at how we can persevere through discouragement. Don't forget to register online and bring a mask if you are joining us for worship in person. 
Youth & Young Adults 
Picnic 
This Saturday (6 Feb) at Parramatta Park. BYO food and chair. All are welcome!

Bible Study
Young Adults Bible Study will resume this coming Monday evening (8 Feb) at 7:30pm. We will meet at Cafe 426 and the group is open for all from year 12 and above. 
Youth Group
This Friday night 426 Youth resumes for 2021! All high school aged teenagers are invited to come along. If you'd like more information get in touch with Jayne at: Jayne.combremont@salvationarmy.org.au
State of the Territory Event
The Salvation Army’s (TSA) inaugural State of the Territory event – hosted by our Territorial Leaders and the Chief Secretary – have been developed to give everyone at TSA the opportunity to ask questions about where we are now and what we hope for the future of the Army.  

The events will be live streamed, so you can join online from wherever you are. The Salvation Army has gone through a lot of change in the last few years, not to mention the challenges thrown by COVID-19. These events were set up in response to requests and feedback for accessible and transparent conversations about the way things are and our future.   

What will we be talking about?
While the Chief and Territorial Leaders will speak to current challenges and their hope and vision for The Salvation Army movement for 2021, the conversations will be led by you. Our leaders are calling on you to submit questions/topics that they can speak to on the day.

How can I contribute questions?
Send any questions or topics you would like discussed during these events to internalcommunications@salvationarmy.org.au by 17 February 2021. 

All submissions will be treated with confidentiality. If all questions can't be addressed on the day due to time constraints, rest assured, responses will be shared in follow up communication after the events.

Sunday 21 February 4pm AEDT
This event will be live streamed from Box Hill Corps.

https://livestream.com/salvoslive/sottcorps
Regular Activities at Parramatta Salvos
Ladies Fellowship
10am each Wednesday in the Function Hall. 

Brass Band
8pm-9:30pm each Wednesday evening in the Function Hall.

Worship Team
7pm-8:30pm each Wednesday evening in the Worship Hall.

Timbrels
6:30pm-8pm each Wednesday evening in the Adaptable Room.

Youth
7pm-9pm each Friday at Parramatta Salvos.

Young Adults
7:30pm on Monday night (fortnightly) at Cafe 426. 

Salvos Connect Site
Our connect site is in operation Monday - Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm. We'll be seeking volunteers for the site soon, so stay tuned!

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm.
CORPS CALENDAR

We are please to release the first version of our Corps Calendar for 2021. While COVID makes planning ahead difficult, there are some dates we would love you to put in your diary and keep free. If you have a date that you would like considered for inclusion in our program for 2021, please get in contact at: parramatta@salvationarmy.org.au

You can access the calendar by clicking the link below. Paper copies will also be available in the church foyer. 
Access the Corps Calendar Here
Vice Captain Cameron!
Congratulations to Cameron Eisenhuth who was elected as Vice Captain of Beresford Road Public School. Well done, Cameron. Be assured of our prayer support as you take up your new leadership position. 
Recommencement of Ladies Fellowship
28 ladies gathered together this Wednesday for the recommencement of Ladies Fellowship. It was a great morning shared getting to know one another as well as our corps officer team - Kylie and Sarah. Thanks to Kerrie and the team for their work in restarting this ministry for 2021!
Major Glen Williams - Promoted to Glory
Please pray for Doug Hutchinson and his family as they grieve the loss of Doug's brother-in-law Major Glen Williams. Our thoughts and support are with the family at this time. 
A note from Ben Eden
Late last year I was offered, accepted and have since started a full-time role as a Graduate Consultant for a Professional Services/Management Consulting firm in Canberra called Synergy Group. The firm works to deliver practical outcomes and solutions to complex issues, largely within government agencies. The office is located in Barton, on the same street as the Salvos National Secretariat (DHQ), and about a street away from City Circle (Parliament House). As of yet, I have not seen any federal politicians, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time! The Graduate Program lasts for one year, with my end goal to be promoted to Consultant following this. Synergy has four main capabilities that it offers to clients, and I have been placed (for now) as a Business Analyst in the Digital and Technology Service line. 

I have also taken up a volunteer role at the Salvation Army Tuggeranong in a few areas, including SAGALA, Youth and Kids Church. It’s a very different experience to Parramatta, and as much as I miss all of the lovely people at Parra, I’ve been warmly welcomed into Tuggers! Every Sunday I find myself in unique conversations with Tuggeranong folk that mention how they know a large majority of you wonderful Parramatta folk, whether it be via previous residency, Songsters, Equip, or through soldering at a range of other corps over the years. It reaffirms to me how small and tight knit the Salvos really are! Although I guess Canberra and Sydney are not all that far removed from one another!

You’ll likely see my face around at Parramatta every now and then as I come back to visit. It is only a three-hour drive after all! I’m sure I’ve got as much to catch-up on with all the Parramatta folk as you do about me! And when events come back (please be soon!!!) you can guarantee that I’ll be the first one there!

Parra will always hold a special place in my heart. If you ever want to chat, or you find yourself down in Canberra and need a suggestion for places to get good food or coffee, don’t hesitate to give me a buzz. Looking forward to coming back soon and seeing you all again soon!!

Much love, 
Benny 

Congratulations, Ben! We are proud of you, and we are praying for you as you begin this new adventure.