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Parramatters - 29th April 2022

29 April 2022

Parramatters - 29th April 2022
We hope you enjoy catching up on what's happening at Parramatta Salvos. 

If you would like to submit anything to be considered for inclusion in our weekly church life update, please email parramatta@salvationarmy.org.au by 5pm Wednesday each week. 

Stay up to date on social media during the week:
Instagram: @parramattasalvos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParraSalvos
Hi Parramatta Salvos, 

This Sunday we begin our new series Soul Detox, exploring what it means to be changed from the inside out. This series coincides with our first Life Group series for 2022! Hosts have been contacted and will reach out to groups this week. 

We are excited to journey through this series with you! 

Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)
Together - Divisional Gathering
All Salvos across Sydney are invited to join for worship at 3pm THIS SUNDAY 1 May at Sydney Congress Hall as we hear from our Territorial Leaders Commissioners Janine & Robert Donaldson, and Chief Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett. The service will be supported by the Divisional Worship Team and Sydney Congress Hall Band and Friends. 

The divisional meeting will be followed by our very own Youth and Young Adults Worship Night! Jayne will be leading the team at Sydney Congress Hall and we invite all young people to come along for the night from 6pm-7pm. 
Kids Church
A reminder that Kids Church / Junior Soldiers and Mini God Squad is back this Sunday! We can't wait to see everyone again!
Mother's Day - Next Sunday
On Mother's Day, Sunday 8th May, we will be holding a combined 10am service. 

We invite you to attend the service which will be followed by a special morning tea celebrating all the women at Parramatta.

Before and after the service there will be a fun 'photo booth' available to take some family and friends photos.
Volunteer Paperwork
If you were given a volunteer pack a number of weeks ago, please complete the forms and provide your Working With Children Check number ASAP. All volunteers need to have checks completed by the end of April to continue to serve at Parramatta Salvos. Please return forms to Ann Lingard, or chat to Sarah if you have any questions about the forms. 
Red Shield Appeal
May is almost here, which means Red Shield Appeal month is too! In the coming weeks we will be updating you with all that's happening to raise our goal of $50,000 this year. 

To get started, we encourage you to create a Digital Door Knock page and share it over social media. Make sure you join our Parramatta Zone team!

https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/t/parramatta-salvos
Click here for Corps Calendar 2022
Self Denial Appeal Update
We are excited to provide another update to our Self Denial Appeal tally for 2022 - Parramatta Corps has currently given $42,104.35! Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously to this years appeal.
Covid Updates
The NSW Government has recently relaxed Covid requirements for Household and close contacts. Now, you do not need to self-isolate if you do not have any symptoms, but must follow NSW Health household and close contact guidelines for 7 days from the last time someone in your household tested positive to COVID-19, or as otherwise directed by NSW Health if you are a close contact. These guidelines include:
  • Do not visit high-risk settings (healthcare, aged care, disability care or correctional facilities) 
  • Work or study from home where practicable 
  • You must wear a mask when you are in an indoor setting that is not your own home (this means at church)
  • Avoid contact with people at high risk of severe illness, where possible
  • Avoid large or crowded indoor gatherings where you will be in contact with groups of people that you don’t live with, where possible
  • Where practicable, undertake a rapid antigen test if you need to attend an indoor gathering with people you don’t live with, including your workplace or school, even if you do not have symptoms.
If you test positive to Covid-19, you must still isolate for 7 days from the positive test date.
Birthday
Happy Birthday to our friend, Alice Nuttall who turns 97 this week!
Covid Impacts
With many people and families impacted after the Easter weekend both in our church family and wider community, please continue to pray for health and protection for those who are vulnerable. 
Joyce Offereins
Please pray for Joyce who is recovering from surgery after a fall this week. 
Connect Site
02/05/22 - Keith Humbley/Mildred
04/05/22 - Montana Sandercock-Brown
06/05/22 - Ann Lingard

Car Park
14/05/22 - Fiji Drug v Moana - Richard Eden

Coffee (Cafe)
01/05/22 - Caitlin Young & Maryanne Cleary

Morning Tea
01/05/22 - Leanne West & Janet Muir

Welcomes
01/05/22 - 9:30am: Vince & Lorraine Bignell
01/05/22 - 11am: Len Whittaker
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