Parramatters - 19th May 2023

Hi Parramatta Salvos, 

This weekend is our annual RED SHIELD APPEAL weekend! 

We will be joining together for one Cafe Church service at 10am this Sunday.

This relaxed service in our Cafe will not be live-streamed, so please prepare to join us at 10am if you are not out collecting!

There are still many collection spots available, so please see the rosters below and let us know where you can help out! 

Thanks for all you are doing to help us ensure that nobody struggles alone this year. 

Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)

Red Shield Appeal 
This weekend, why not create an online profile to raise money for the Red Shield Appeal on behalf of Parramatta Corps? Make sure you select your zone as Parramatta/Holroyd when you create your profile! https://www.digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/parramatta-zone

Collection Spots Available this weekend
It's really vital that we cover all our time slots across the Red Shield Appeal weekend. If you can help with any of the below, please call Kylie or Sarah ASAP.

Winston Hills Mall
Friday 19 May - 2pm-4pm

Bunnings Rydalmere
Saturday 20 May - 1pm-3pm
Sunday 21 May - 1pm-3pm

Ermington Woolworths
Saturday 20 May - 2pm-4pm
Sunday 21 May - 2pm-4pm

Grove Square
Saturday 20 May - 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm
Sunday 21 May - 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm

Movie Night Fundraiser!
All ages are welcome to attend our Movie Night Red Shield Appeal Fundraiser TONIGHT 19 May at 7pm. Entry is $5 donation per person, and there will be food (pasta for $5), snacks and drinks available for purchase.

LUCA was the winning movie from our voting last Sunday, so come along and check it out!  

Men's Breakfast on the Balcony
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for Breakfast on the Balcony! $5 for a cooked breakfast and great conversation. Pay online or in cash on the day.
Please register here: https://parramattasalvos.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1762877

Red Sunday + Bake Sale
On Sunday 28 May, we celebrate Pentecost and invite you to wear something RED.

We will also be raising funds for the Red Shield Appeal on this day with a bake sale between the two services. If you would like to contribute baked goods, please let Kylie know. 

Plan to come and buy some sweet treats to help us raise money for the Red Shield Appeal!

Worship Night
Our next our Youth and Young Adults Worship Night is coming up! We will be meeting once again next Sunday 28 May where we will be joined by our Divisional Commander, Captain Kim Haworth! 

Flourish
All women are welcome to join us for Flourish on Saturday 3 June for a coffee & dessert afternoon at 2pm. Cost is $10 per person. Come and join us as we learn more about Women & Justice, following on from our Jesus & Justice series. Please register here: 
https://parramattasalvos.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1762889

Corps Retreat 2023
We will be joining together at the Tops Conference Centre from Friday night 30 June to Sunday 2 July under the leadership of Lt. Cols. David and Sandra Godkin. All are welcome to attend as full delegates or day delegates (prices listed in registration link below).

We don't want the cost to be a barrier for anyone, so please let us know if you would like to receive sponsorship. To make the camp more affordable for families, under 18s will be able to attend at a discounted rate (50% less for full delegates).

We would also ask that if you are able, you consider giving a little extra to sponsor another delegate.

The weekend will be a mix of sessions (worship, prayer, teaching), fun activities (theme night, board games, walks and coffee) and time to hang out and relax. 

We need registrations ASAP, so please follow this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/xiTWnxV99n
Please note that no payment is required upon registrations - we just really need to know numbers! Also, paper registrations forms are now available in the foyer. Please place them in the 'letterbox' in the foyer. 

National Volunteer Week
This important annual event runs from 15 May, until Sunday 21 May,  and is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our volunteers’ contributions to supporting our communities across the nation.

This year's theme, 'The Change Makers’, perfectly summarises the significant work of our Salvation Army volunteers. Every year, thousands of Australians come to us in need of support or to start their journey of change, and this often starts with our volunteers.

Here at Parramatta Salvos, we simply could not do all that we do in our faith community, and wider community, without all of you who volunteer for our church programs and community programs. 

We will be celebrating all of our volunteers in our two services on Red Sunday, 28 May!

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (AGVVS -formerly Community Visitor Scheme)
AGVVS has been operating at Parramatta for over 30 years and for the last 17 years Leanne Coia has been the co-ordinator of this program. We are sad to advise that Leanne has decided to resign from this position and will conclude her employment with us at the end of May. More will be said in the coming weeks, but we are grateful to Leanne for all she has contributed to AGVVS over this time. She will be missed both in the office here at Parramatta and by the volunteers and Aged Care Facilities she works with. 

We will be employing a new co-ordinator and details about this position will be available in due course.

Red Shield Appeal
Pray for all of our collectors across Parramatta and Holroyd this weekend. We pray for great engagement and conversation, and for generosity from our community at this time. 

The High Council
The 2023 Salvation Army High Council will meet in Sunbury Court, England from 18-22 May to elect a new General for The Salvation Army in accordance with The Salvation Army Act.​​​​​​​ 

​​​​​A High Council is made up of:

• Active commissioners who are territorial commanders or who hold an international or national headquarters or territorial leadership appointment
• Territorial commanders with the rank of colonel
• Territorial leaders with the rank of colonel. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

How does the High Council work?
High Council prepares around 15 questions for candidates and five for their spouses. To be elected, a candidate needs the vote of:

• More than two thirds of members in one of the first three ballots
• More than 50 per cent from the fourth ballot onwards.

We invite you to pray for our International Leaders as they gather, and a new General is elected. On 20 May there is a Welcome to the 2023 High Council that will take place in London. This will also be the farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle. To virtually attend the event, find livestreaming details: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/high-council-2023-welcome#livestream

Rosters

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