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Substitute Relationships and God’s Personal Love
02 weeks ago
‘A new civilization is forming. Do today’s technological changes and social upheavals mean the end of friendship, love, commitment, community and caring? Will electronic marvels make human relationships even more vacuous and vicarious?’
from The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler.
Computers, mobile phones, television and game consoles have us spending much more time interacting with technology rather than face to face with people. Loneliness is the most frequently expressed complaint made to psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. Our culture is becoming more sophisticated in avoiding the pain of loneliness. Social media networks, internet pornography, escort agencies, virtual worlds and experiences are replacing personal intimacy and actual life encounters.
We are substituting a virtual electronic world, for actual personal encounters. When John writes about love, he uses Jesus as the great example. Jesus did not send a message about love, He came and lived it out! Jesus did not theoretically deal with sin, He really died and bore our punishment. We need God to pour the love of Jesus into our own hearts and then get out, and live it, in real relationships with others.
Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor.
To see this week’s Bulletin click on this link: 22 JAN 2012
Be prepared for 2012 PRAY!!
02 weeks ago
Friday, 3rd February,
7pm to 8pm
at DAC Moombara Street, Dapto
Parish wide prayer.
Join us, young and old, for our prayer event.
We will be praying for ….
- God’s guidance, as we prioritise the year ahead.
- God’s blessings on all our plans and preparations for His work in 2012 at Dapto and beyond.
- Guidance to work in and through His Church family, asking for wisdom, sensitivity and boldness as we share the gospel, with our family, friends and neighbours.
- For God to bless our church, with many new believers.
- and more….
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
03 weeks ago
Op Shop was started by the Home Mission Society (now Anglicare) at Parkside Plaza in Dapto sometime in 1981. Soon after sorting & storage for the shop moved to the old church at Wongawilli and Gwyn & Ruby Davies who lived next door became involved in helping out however they could. And the rest as they say is history!
Our Op Shop 'Sorters' have shared lots of good times over a cuppa
On 1st October 1985 Dapto Anglican Church took over the running of the Op Shop.
In January 2000 the shop moved to the Dandaloo Shopping Centre at Brownsville.
In 2006 when the church sold the old building at Wongawilli the storage & sorting moved to 36 Hamilton Street, Dapto.
During the 26 years our Church has been running the Op Shop, Gwyn & Ruby Davies have been co-ordinating its operations along with a dedicated committee and 100’s of volunteers.
On the 1st February 2012 Gwyn and Ruby will be handing over their responsibility to Carl & Lyn Cheetham. Carl & Lyn have both had significant experience with the Op Shop and they have been meeting with the Davies to arrange a smooth hand over for the last 2 months.
Stephen and the Parish Council are preparing a Thanksgiving Celebration for all or Op Shop volunteers to occur in February. Any Parishioners who whish to financially support this opportunity to bless this fine team for their years of service, please use an envelope and mark it ‘Op Shop Thanksgiving’ and place in the offertory.
Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor.
To view this week’s bulletin click on this link: 15 JAN 2012
New Groups for 2012 – Which one is for you?
03 weeks ago
Small Groups are a vital way in which we connect with God and each other as we read the Bible and pray together. There are more than 40 groups that already exist and in 2012 we are starting a number of new groups.
Not in a group at the moment? Take the opportunity at the beginning of the year to join one.
For men
The Purpose Driven Life
A six week course with Neville Stumbles
New Christians
with John Doughton will be held Wednesdays PM
For ladies
Explorers
A short course specifically designed for those exploring Christianity or who are new to their faith
with Leigh-anne Semenchuk
New Growth Group
with Sarah Doughton Tuesdays AM
For anyone
Explorers
A short course specifically designed for those exploring Christianity or who are new to their faith
A meeting fortnightly with Jim & Julia Legassick and John & Wendy Eagleton
New Growth Group
with Ken & Pam Harper
New Growth Group (good for couples with kids)
Simon & Vanessa Webb and Scott & Natalie Goode
Sunday afternoons (babysitting provided)
Support and Recovery Program
with Ken & Pam Harper
Fortnightly – First meeting Monday 13th Feb, 7.30pm Ministry Centre
Bookings and more information for these groups are available from Scott Goode, Assistant Pastor or call our Church Office on 4261 1001.