We have a great HOPE in Jesus Christ – let us not forget our eternal life we have in him
BMX Bash, Tamworth will be able to watch international BMX stunt rider, Nathan Philps in action when he comes to the skate park on April 8-11. The program comprises two coaching and practising sessions daily from 10-12 and 2-4 with a wrap up at 5-7pm. Participants will be treated to freestyle demonstrations from Nathan and the opportunity for individual tuition. Activities will be recorded on video (with permission) and replayed in the evening session at 5-7pm each day with input from Nathan as he reflects on the ultimate ride of life. Parents are welcome too. Register at the Skate Park on the day.
Rugby League Camp. April 14-16 at Farrer for boys in Year 5-9. A diverse program including training from Alan Tongue and many cool Christian leaders. $130 covers accommodation and all activities. Register at www.sunsw.org.au/camps
Prayer and worship at the lookout on 14 April, starting with supper at 6pm. A team from Generation Fire will help lead the night in believing for a move of God in our city. . Please RSVP at generationfire.com.au/tamworthprayerfurnace or contact Bobbie Warrington directly on 0431 849 596.
SUPADAY May 1st at Scone Anglican, not just for Christians leading SUPA groups but all who work with children & young people. A day to develop skills, and link with fellow workers. Contact Dave Tankard.
Tamworth Christian Men’s Dinner. May 14 at Gregory’s, 6:30pm. $30. Speaker, Bill Muehlenberg, world renowned Christian commentator on world affairs. RSVP by May 10 to ben@gwhire.com.au or 0429 103 050.
Agquip looks like happening this year, August 17-19, which means the churches are gearing up for Lifequip, our Christian outreach at Agquip.
The Cross on the lookout is shining again! Big thanks to the generous work of Ryan Alderton from One Flash Electrical and Trevor Kelly Builder. Support them! And the patience of Tamworth Regional Council who gave us space to fix what was our problem.
Does anyone remember Archdeacon Richard Daunton Fear? He was vicar of St. John’s Carthage Street from 1960 to 1965. After his wife, Alison died in UK, their children discovered 100 scripts of talks she had given and they were really good. Many were given in Tamworth. She often used to do a late night epilogue on 2TM. Forty of those short talks have just been published under the title, “Treasures from a Deep Mine” It is available as a book or e-book from Amazon.
Every few years our local Christian radio station, Rhema FM 89.7 Tamworth needs to do a survey of our listening community. It will help if a number of local people could do it. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will close on the 9th of April 2021. The survey can be accessed via this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6140450/2b03daf5779f
Our high school Scripture teachers are back on the job
– Belinda Gonsalves at Oxley
– Darrel Mole at Peel, Farrer, Manilla, Tamworth.
They need two things:
a) lots of people praying that God will change hearts to Him.
b) support from parents. Students do not get put in Scripture classes any more, unless the parents ask for it on the enrolment form. Consequently, many classes are very small. We need parents to say YES on the enrolment form and to let the school know that they want Scripture at their school.
Has your church had a Scripture teacher focus lately? Andrew Wilcher 0412 449 918 can organise one for you. There is also a 3 minute video you could show in church on https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fapoqNuXaNKlArEzeF7uXlQ53B4i2kRV/view?usp=sharing
On the Scripture Union Calendar:-
Rugby League Camp boys yr 5-9) April 14-16 at Farrer
Creation Care Camp (boys & girls yr 5-12) April 1-2 at Dungowan.
SUPADAY (Training for Children’s Ministry workers) May 1st at Scone Anglican
Leadership Conference (Christians in yr 9-12 + young adults) Jun 28-July 3 at Tamworth Baptist Church
Pins & Needles Camp (girls yr 5-7) Aug 20-22 at Tamworth
Rugby Union Camp (boys yr 5-10) Winter dates TBC at Tamworth
Glenbawn Fishing Camp (boys & girls yr 7-12) Aug 27-29
HSC Lockdown (yr 12) Sept 20-23 at Tahlee
Cricket Camp (boys yr 5-9) Sept 25-28 near Dubbo
Ride Like a Girl Camp – tba.