Parramatters - 4th February 2022

Hi everyone!

This coming Sunday, February 6, we will be holding our 9:30am service only followed by coffee and morning tea.  Join us as we explore what it means to be made in the image of God. 

The following Sunday, February 13, we will also be holding a 9:30am service only, but we would like to invite everyone to stay for morning tea and to convene together again in the main worship hall at 11am for a special announcement regarding the future of Parramatta Salvos. 

Our 9:30am services will continue to be live-streamed, however, the special announcement will not be live-streamed so we encourage you to attend in person. Of course, communication will be sent out the following week for those who cannot attend. 

We hope that you will continue to join us in hope-filled prayer as we look towards the future for our corps and community here in Parramatta!

Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)

Flourish

We are so pleased to invite you to our first Flourish event of the year! Join us on Saturday 19^th of February from 5pm-7pm for some encouragement, food & fun. The cost of the night is $10pp with food and drinks provided.

We will be joined for the evening by our special guest speaker Captain Nicola Poore.

You can register online here or through the registrations envelopes which are available in the foyer.

Kids Church & Mini God Squad
We are excited that Kids Church and Mini God Squad will be returning this Sunday 6 February during our 9:30am service. We can't wait to see our kids again!

English Conversation Groups
We are excited to announce the return of English Conversation Groups this coming Monday 7 February at 10am. All are welcome to join for ECG! If you would like to know more, please contact Ian Martin or the corps office. 

Ladies Fellowship
This week our Ladies Fellowship returned for 2022. All women are invited to join on Wednesday each week at 10am. This coming Wednesday 9 February we will be joined by Lt. Sarah Walker who will present on the theme "Women and the Church: uncovering lost history".

Officer Team Day Off
This year, Kylie and Sarah will be taking Thursdays as their day off. The office will still be open on Thursdays, however, Sarah and Kylie will typically be out of office each Thursday. 

Community Connection Worker 
This week applications close for our community connection worker position at Parramatta Salvos. We are hoping to find the right person to fill this role, beginning this month.

We will be employing a Community Connection Worker to focus on meeting community needs. The person in this role will work to develop and provide equitable and efficient community activities and programs. The employee will report to our Officer Team and work at Parramatta Corps.

This is a full time position, 38 hours per week, fixed term for 2 years. If you think you might be right for this role, or know someone who is, we encourage you to apply or share this position with your networks.

Christmas Day Offering
We are grateful for the generosity of all who contributed to our Christmas Day Offering this year. We were able to contribute $4465 to the building of toilet blocks in Malawi. 

George Hazell
We want to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our friend George Hazell who turned 91 on 19 January. While it has not been possible for people to visit George due to restrictions, we would encourage you to reach out via phone or post. George's details are in our corps directory. 

New Board Position
Congratulations to Anthony Eden who has been selected as an Under 35 Participant position on the Australia Territory Board. Following an in-depth application and selection process, Anthony has been given the opportunity to join the board this year. The 'Under 35 Board Participant Program' is believed to be the first initiative of its kind in the Army world, with Anthony being given ‘Participating Observer Status’ at the Board table.

We believe this will be a great development opportunity for Anthony as he gets to be part of the board and observe alongside our national leaders. Please join us in praying for Anthony as he takes on this new and exciting role! 

You can read more about the Australia Territory Board including 3 other new appointments to the board by clicking this link. 

Corps Calendar
Our Corps Calendar for 2022 is now live! This calendar will be updated regularly and always available online. The link will be in Parramatters each week, or you might consider saving it to your 'favourites' in your internet browser and checking it regularly. 

Tonga Appeal
The South Pacific island nation of Tonga felt the full force of the 15 January undersea volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami.

The Salvation Army has been working in Tonga for more than 30 years. It is part of the New Zealand Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory. Our thoughts and prayers are with our people there; Our prayers are also with those responding to this emergency and the various communities affected.

The Australia Territory is accepting donations to help in the immediate relief effort and ongoing recovery. If you would like to donate, please do so by clicking this link. 

Celebration of Life - David Whittaker
Last week we were sad to announce the unexpected passing of David Whittaker. We ask that you continue to pray for Len, Marie and their family at this difficult time. The celebration of David's life will be held at Parramatta Corps on Monday 7 February at 2pm. 

Upcoming Surgery
Please pray for our friend Astrida from our Ladies Fellowship group as she faces surgery. Doctors are positive for a good outcome, so we join them in the positivity and hope and pray for the best outcome for Astrida.

Appointment Bulletin 
You are welcome to view the latest Appointment Bulletin from the Australia Territory, dated 28 January 2022. Please click here to view the bulletin.

Church Welcome Roster
Before 9:30am Service
6/2/22 - Barbara Browning & Marg Robinson
13/2/22 - Dot Griffin & Vince Bignell

Cafe Team
After 9:30am Service
6/2/22 - Jayne Combremont, Adam Bust & Kofi Mason
13/2/22 - John & Kerrie Acocks

Car Park
5/2/22 - Western Sydney Wanderers v Western United - 6:30pm - Richard Eden
11/2/22 - Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City FC - 6:45pm - Richard Eden
12/2/22 - All Stars Indigenous v Maori Rugby League - 6:30pm - Martin Bust & Loretta Carger