7th July 2023
We hope you enjoy catching up on what's happening at Parramatta Salvos.
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Hi Parramatta Salvos,
This Sunday, we are gathering once again for our 9:30am and 11am services, and our live-stream will be back at 9:30am.
We hope you enjoy worshipping with us this weekend!
Kylie & Sarah
(Corps Officer Team)
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Ladies Fellowship
This Wednesday 12 July we will be led by Major Ann Lingard, with the theme 'surprise!' All women are invited to join together at 10am for morning tea, followed by the meeting at 10.30am.
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The Sanctuary Course begins soon!How can a church become a sanctuary—a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging? The Sanctuary Course was created to inspire and equip communities of faith that are asking this important question. Developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and people with lived experience, this eight-session study guide explores key mental health topics and examines meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing. The Sanctuary Course is for anyone who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with other believers. This course and films address difficult and sensitive topics, and may not be appropriate for a young audience. It is not recommended for people ages 17 and younger. This course will take place at Parramatta Salvos (426 Church Street, Parramatta) from 19 July-6 September on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-8:30pm. Supper will be provided for a gold coin donation each week. Parking is available in our undercover car park (entry via Grose Street). Register here: https://parramattasalvos.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1768540
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Furlough
Both Kylie and Sarah have furlough and other commitments over the next month.
Kylie
5/7 - 18/7 Will be out of the office on holidays and attending The Salvation Army Basketball/Netball Carnival in Adelaide, returning on Wednesday 19th July. Please contact Sarah during this time.
Sarah
8/7 - 16/7 Will be out of the office attending The Salvation Army Basketball/Netball Carnival in Adelaide, returning on Monday 17th July. Sarah can be contacted during this time.
21/7 - 5/8 Will be out of the office on holidays, returning Sunday 6th August. Please contact Kylie during this time.
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Kids & Youth Sunday
Our Kids and Youth Sunday will be on Sunday 13 August! We'll be holding a special 10am service, followed by corps lunch and fun activities. Make sure you mark your diaries and plan to be there!
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Impact PlusImpact Plus is an expansion of the Future Brass camp initiated by the Melbourne Staff Band a number of years ago and is open to all brass, percussion and woodwind players aged 12 – 30 years. It will be a camp that encourages, nurtures, and develops instrumentalists for ministry and mission. The camp, open to instrumentalists from all divisions across the territory, will be held at Rutherford Country Retreat, Blampied, Victoria. Members of the Melbourne Staff Band are looking forward to the opportunity of encouraging the next generation of instrumentalists in their Christian faith and musical development. The registration fee is $150 with interstate flights included in the cost. Closing date for registrations is July 7 July. Here’s the link to the registration page - https://salvationarmy.typeform.com/to/Um8TczI4
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Equip Youth CampRegistrations are open for all teenagers (high school and above) for Equip Youth Camp. It's going to be a great week away in the Sept/Oct School Holidays, so make sure you get in and register as streams are filling up very quickly! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/equipsydney2023
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Donations put to good use
Last Friday, we gathered a van brimming with donated tinned food generously donated from Toongabbie School. These items will be utilised for our weekly Community Market day, which takes place every Wednesday. Each week we are seeing 80-100 families through out market! Well done to Thushy and his team of volunteers each week.
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RetreatWe had a fantastic weekend away at our Corps Retreat last weekend! It was a great time of fun, fellowship and teaching from our guest, Lt. Cols. David and Sandra Godkin. We would love to hear feedback from everyone, whether you attended or not, in order to make a decision about future Corps Retreats. Please follow the link below and select whether you attended or not for the different sets of questions. All surveys are anonymous. Feedback: https://forms.office.com/r/ampzRGjM6r
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Mj. David Collinson
Some of you would be aware that Major David Collinson concluded in his Public Relations appointments last Friday 30th June. In due course David will be given a new appointment in Sydney that will commence in a couple months.
We will inform you of David’s new appointment once it is announced, in the interim he is enjoying some leave. Thank you each for your care and concern.
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Nigeria TerritoryPlease read the attached letter and pray for our friends in the Nigeria Territory. Click here to read.
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Mission Trip
Please pray for John Acocks and Nepean Christian School students and staff as they leave on Sunday 9 July for an 8 day Mission/Service trip to Vanuatu.
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Rosters
Sunday Cafe
No cafe due to school holidays
Welcomes
9:30am Dot Griffin | 11am Ray Haule
Salvos Connect
10/07 - Cafe: Will & Kerrie | Vouchers: Judith W
12/06 - Cafe: Shane & Kate, Shane P
14/06 - Cafe: Barb B | Vouchers: Barrie B
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