Dapto Anglican Church

Tony and Priscilla Michael will now be staying with us until July 2007. Over 12 months ago I persuaded the Michael’s to postpone their retirement from March 2006 until the end of November 2006 because of their great service to the parish. Recently they discovered the significant advantages of their remaining till after July 2007.

Commitments had already been made to our new 2007 Assistant Minister and yet our Wardens have also found a way to be generous to the Michael’s. We will be employing them part time for the six months following their return from Long Service Leave at the end of January. We are now exploring how we can help them with their housing.

Some parishioners have asked about the wisdom of the Michael’s being away at such a busy time of the year. There was no choice! They would have forfeited enormous Diocesan benefits if they didn’t commence their leave in November, 2006.

Further great news is that the Rev. Tudno Rees had agreed to again become more involved in the ministry of our church. He will help cover for Tony’s absence over Christmas and will continue an increased involvement especially after July, 2007.

Stephen Semenchuk

Bulletin 29/10/06 (pdf, 1.76 MB)

Parish Day of Celebration

Saturday, 4th November 6-8pm

The Architectural Panel has “signed off”. The plans are lodged with Council (another recent meeting concerning landscaping and the preschool has again been most positive). We are well on the way to reaching our 2006 fund raising target.

Its time to give thanks to God and join as a church family for an evening of fellowship. The theme is about our church “Setting Sail” on this great adventure. In keeping with the theme there will be something for everybody. We will set the ministry centre up as a “Cruise Liner”.

There will be…

• A Spit Roast Dinner ($10 p.p or $25 p.f.)
• A “lounge area” where you can talk, taste special coffee / tea and / or mocktails (non alcoholic cocktails – charge to cover costs)
• A Games Room (including cards, family feud, ping pong)
• A Singstar Talent Room
• A Pamper Room (small charge to cover costs)
• A display room of the approved plans
• Activities for people of every age.

Every single member of the parish is invited!
Remember to RSVP on the clipboard at your service.

Jim Kapetangiannis the Designer/Architect will also be on hand to share the celebration and answer questions you may have.

Stephen Semenchuk

Bulletin 22/10/06 (pdf, 1.34MB)

You can buy almost anything on the internet or by watching TV and ringing a special phone number. Security for purchasers is provided by 30 day money back guarantees. I’ve noticed that the postage and handling costs ensure the sellers will still make money on any returns.

The good news is that salvation through Jesus is more available (you don’t need a credit card). There is no money back guarantee because Jesus has already fully paid our account by his death. Ultimately who would want to return eternity in paradise (especially when you consider the alternative)!

Stephen Semenchuk

Bulletin 15/10/06 (pdf, 1.1 MB)

The government encourages us to save money for our future. Manufacturers of washing machines, dishwashers etc want us to buy their products to save work. We buy cars to save time in travel. The Post Office issue special first release stamps for us to save stamps. Lifesavers spend hours at the beach to save lives.

The Bible says that Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Who are the lost? The answer is that anyone who at some point in their life has wandered away from God and chosen to do things their way, not His way. God could have left us like that, but he decided to send his Son to find us. His sent his son to save us.
Each one of us need to be found by God. Each one of us need to be saved. Put your trust in Jesus, our Saviour!

Stephen Semenchuk

Bulletin 08/10/06 (pdf, 1.91 MB)