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Parramatters - 3rd June 2022

3 June 2022

Parramatters - 3rd June 2022
 
3rd June 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. 

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Hi Parramatta Salvos, 

This Sunday is our final week of our Soul Detox series, exploring what it means to be changed from the inside out. We hope you've had the chance to catch up on any messages you've missed by watching online.

Hopefully if you are part of a LifeGroup, you have commenced this study and are enjoying exploring what it means to detox your soul. Don't forget that if you are still interested in LifeGroups but have not yet found a group, you can get in touch with Annette Duncan. 

Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)
Red Sunday
This Sunday, June 5, we will celebrate Pentecost while also raising funds for the Red Shield Appeal with our RED SUNDAY. We invite you to come dressed in RED to our 9:30am or 11am services. 

We will also be holding a special RED bake sale. So if you would like to contribute a plate, please let Kylie know. All items will be for sale between our two services, with cash and eftpos available.
Community Event - VIVID
Everyone is invited to our Vivid Community Event on 17 June. We will be leaving Parramatta Corps at 6:30pm to spend the evening together in lit-up Sydney! We will be catching the train into the city from Parramatta Station. Bring your Opal card and some money if you want to get dinner or snacks there. Please let Sarah or Jayne know if you're coming and where you'll be meeting us at. Eg. at Parramatta Salvos, Parramatta Station or in the City. 
Bands in the Round: Sydney
All are invited to join for Bands in the Round on Saturday 18 June from 1:30pm-5pm at Parramatta Salvos. All funds raised will support music ministries in PNG. There will also be afternoon tea, drinks and trade displays. 
Divisional Men's Camp
Arise divisional mens camp is happening at the Collaroy Centre from Friday 22 July-Sunday 24 July. All men over the age of 18 are welcome to attend! You can register at: https://salvationarmy.typeform.com/AriseMens2022
Flourish - Save the Date!
All women are invited to save the date for our next Flourish event on Saturday 25 June from 3pm-5pm at Parramatta Salvos. This will be a special 'High Tea' event costing $15pp. Registrations and more information will be out soon!
Exploring The Salvation Army Classes
We are pleased to announce that we will be running Exploring The Salvation Army classes at Parramatta Salvos. These classes are similar to 'Soldiership' classes and have the potential to lead people towards soldiership or adherency, however, there is no obligation to become a solider or adherent after completing the course. It is a way to learn more about Salvation Army Doctrines and the lifestyle commitments that are influenced by our doctrines. It's a great way to understand more about what we believe and why. 

Sarah and Kylie will be running these classes (6 in total) on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. The dates are as follows: 19 June, 26 June, 3 July, 24 July, 7 August, 14 August. 

Please chat to Kylie or Sarah if you would like to be part of these classes!
Donations for Craft Group
Our craft group is seeking donations of wool, knitting needles, crotchet hooks or and other craft supplies or tools. Currently some of the ladies are making caps for babies and beanies for older kids which will be donated to Westmead Hospital and a charity in Penrith. Please drop donations at reception or contact Denise Thomas. 
Click here for Corps Calendar 2022
Red Shield Appeal
We are very excited to let you know that we have surpassed our fundraising efforts for 2021, and we are now sitting at just over $36,000!

A huge thank you to those who spent time collecting by door knocking and on static collection points, and also to those who have created and shared Digital Door Knock pages. 

There is still time to share our Parramatta Zone page with your networks and help us get closer to our goal for 2022!

https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/t/parramatta-salvos
Community Visitor Scheme Update
Our Community Visitor Scheme at Parramatta Salvos is back in action, after prolonged periods of lock downs and restrictions on visitors to nursing homes. Some of our fabulous volunteers caught up recently for a special morning tea (pictured above). There are currently 24 volunteers serving in this program! Volunteers visit those in nursing homes and build relationships with them. 

If you would like to volunteer for this program, get in touch with our CVS Coordinator, Leanne Coia at: leanne.coia@salvationarmy.org.au
New Baby
A big congratulations to grandparents George and Judith Sanders on the safe arrival of their granddaughter, Bowie Ayah Joy Wood. Exciting times for parents Catherine and Daniel, and all are doing well! 
Health Concerns
Please pray for our friend Veronica Eldridge as she deals with a number of health concerns in her family at present. 
Answered prayer
From Mj. Bev Mole
"To all my Corps family who have been praying for Bill and I over the past months, I want to say "thank you". After 3 months I am now plaster free and able to put weight on my right foot. However, there will need to be more physio, so it will be a while before I can join you again at 426. God is so good and we are both grateful to you all for your support. God bless you, Bev and Bill."
Connect Site
06/06/2022 - Judith Walker

Car Park
18/06/2022 - Eels v Roosters - 6:00pm - 7:35pm - Annette & David Duncan
19/06/2022 - Bulldogs v Wests Tigers - 2:30pm - 4:05pm - Marty Bust & Noel Payne

Coffee (Cafe)
05/06/2022 - Mary Anne Cleary & Caitlin Young

Morning Tea
05/06/2022 - Loretta Carger

Welcomes
05/06/22 - 9:30am: Vince & Lorraine Bignell, 11am: Len Whittaker
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