Archive for September, 2006

Is Joy your Identifying Mark

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Our lives are becoming weighed down with worries and strangled by busyness. Take a look around the supermarket, particularly the “Express” queue. Everyone looks so serious. Their faces are so long that they could eat corn out of the bottom of a coke bottle.
What is of particular concern is that Christians have [...]

Bulletin 1st October, 2006

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

For the latest news and events, remember to check the church calendar.
Bulletin 01/10/06 (pdf, 1.80 MB)

Prayer October, 2006

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

The DAC Prayer Focus for October ‘06.
Prayer 10/06 (pdf, 212 KB)

Young Adults Ministry

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Good News
The Archbishop has appointed Shane Dirks (with Rachel & Levi) to full
time staff members in 2007 at Dapto.
Shane will be establishing our Young Adults ministry which is likely to
go by the name XL.
XL stands for “Christ for life”. Its aim will be to continue and
develop a Christian world view and practice in order [...]

Bulletin 24th September, 2006

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

A little late, but here at last.
Bulletin 24/09/06 (pdf, 760 KB)

Seize The Day!

Friday, September 15th, 2006

A few years ago I attended a time share holiday unit presentation. The operators provided prizes, a sumptuous afternoon tea and a personal guided tour of the resort. At the end they made me an offer they didn’t think I could refuse. When I refused they made me a better offer. [...]

Bulletin 17th September, 2006

Friday, September 15th, 2006

Find out what events are on in the coming week
Bulletin 17/09/06 (pdf, 735 KB)

Christian — Committed or Consumers

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

The consumer mentality of our society has the potential to undermine our values and revalue our relationships. If we assign value to ourselves and others based on the things we buy, then we risk consumerism becoming the framework we interpret everything else with.
We all know people whose identity is constructed by the clothes they [...]

Bulletin 10th September, 2006

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

The latest news and events
Bulletin 10/09/06 (pdf, 788KB)

The Thankful Life

Friday, September 1st, 2006

Every now and then I encounter some very special people. They are typically undergoing major life struggles and are often in hospital. I visit them with the aim of providing a bit of “Soul Support” and hope they will receive some encouragement. I leave feeling enlivened, empowered and liberated. I then [...]