Parramatters - 17th June 2022

Hi Parramatta Salvos, 

This week we continue our new series "I AM", exploring who Jesus says he is. This week, we unpack the statement, I am the Light of the World.

Join us at 9:30am or 11am for worship, with morning tea and coffee in between our services.

We look forward to you joining with us!

Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)

Community Event - VIVID
Everyone is invited to join us as we explore Vidid tonight! (17 June) 

*CHANGE*  We will now be meeting at Central Station at 7:30pm - catch the train from your local station and meet us in the main foyer at Central by 7:30pm. If you'd like to catch a train with a group from your area, contact Jayne or Sarah! Bring your Opal card and some money if you want to get dinner or snacks there. 

Bands in the Round: Sydney
All are invited to join for Bands in the Round on this 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. 

Veterans Band Concert 
Join us this coming Tuesday 21 June to hear the Sydney Veterans Band in concert. 9:30am for morning tea and 10:30am for the concert at Parramatta Salvos. The concert will be a gold coin donation for entry, and limited car parking is available. 

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
All women are invited to attend our next Flourish event on Saturday 25 June from 3pm-5pm at Parramatta Salvos. This will be a 'High Tea' event costing $15pp and Melissa Monteiro is the special guest. Melissa is the CEO of the Community Migrant Resource Centre; she will be sharing about her life, moving from India to Australia, and her work. Registrations are now open, envelopes are available in the foyer or you can register online here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/parramatta/events/2022/06/25/flourish/

Exploring The Salvation Army Classes
Classes begin this Sunday! 

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!

Equip Registrations are LIVE
Equip Youth Camp is a one week camp run by The Salvation Army where young people (high school year 7 - 25y/o) gather to engage with Jesus and be equipped to impact their communities. Camp runs from 25 September-1 October and will include diverse electives, workshops, streams, encounter sessions, life labs, fun theme days and games nights.

For more info and to register: www.tinyurl.com/equipyouthcamps22

Refugee Week
Every year, in Australia, Refugee Week is scheduled during the week that includes 20 June, which is World Refugee Day.

Refugee Week is an opportunity to:
• Connect with, welcome and support people who are new to Australia
• Discover and celebrate the contributions refugees bring to Australia
• Educate ourselves about the issues that affect refugees and listen to the stories of
those seeking asylum
• Elevate the voice of refugees in Australia

The theme for Refugee Week this year is ‘Healing’, and The Salvation Army in Parramatta is committed to building healthy communities. In 2022, as we celebrate Refugee Week, we join with refugee communities to journey towards healing together.

To celebrate Refugee Week, the National Intercultural and All Abilities team is hosting an online national prayer meeting on Wednesday 22 June at 7pm. If you're interested in attending the event to join in prayer and support people who are seeking safety from persecution and war you can register here: https://salvationarmy.typeform.com/RW-Prayer2022

Community Visitors Scheme - Celebrating 30 years
This week, CVS volunteers gathered to celebrate 30 years of this program that has operated out of Parramatta Corps.

30 years ago, a new funding opportunity was offered by the federal government and Parramatta Corps submitted a successful application! The program started under the leadership of Mavis Salt. Over the 30 years, Mavis, Annette Duncan and Leanne Coia have taken the role of of 'coordinator', recruiting, training and placing many volunteers as visitors for older Aussies who were isolated. Volunteers spend time connecting with these older people - building great friendships and providing valuable company. 

We are so grateful for this program and the impact it has on the lives of older persons in our community. To all our current volunteers, and those who have volunteered over the years, we say THANK YOU! And we say a special thanks to our current coordinator, Leanne Coia, who has been in her role for 17 years! It has been a tough couple of years with covid, but we are excited to see the program back in full swing as aged-care facilities begin to open to visitors once again. 

Health Concerns
There are a number of people from within our corps community who are experiencing health challenges at this time; please continue to pray for Margaret Robinson, Doreen Salt, Jon Griffin and Dianna Flood. 

Connect Site
20/06/2022 - help needed
22/06/2022 - Daniel Betteridge
24/06/2022 - Lois/Bruce Bowie

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

Coffee (Cafe)
19/06/2022 - David Collinson & Nathan Browning

Morning Tea
19/06/2022 - Johnny, Bing Bing & Janet

Welcomes
19/06/2022 - 9:30am: Montana & Ray, 11am: Len Cross