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Help Make Dapto a Better Place To Live
8 months ago
The countdown is on to the opening of the new building on Saturday August 13. We need to remember our vision and prepare for the great opportunities that await.
We will be able to welcome more families into God’s family every Sunday. We will have a café which will provide a community hub. We also have the ongoing Opportunity Shop at Dandaloo providing 
affordable clothing for the people of Dapto. Our presence in the local schools ensures the next generation is not forgotten.
How can you help??
June is a month when we feature the tax effective giving opportunities of our church. Our new building provides an obvious rallying point to expand the reputation of God in this district. You can help by either making an extra injection of a tax deductible donation, particularly by buying some chairs for our new auditorium. This is also a time to give to the tax deductible School Scripture fund (SRE) which financially helps our work in the local schools. Winter is also a time when we need extra volunteers for our Op Shop. We urgently need a few people willing to take up a morning or afternoon shift on a weekly basis.
Please talk to Stephen if you want to make a difference.
Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor
To view the whole bulletin, click on this link here: DAC BULLETIN 05 JUNE 2011
Kaitlyn Dixon – DAC Children’s Ministry Intern 2011
8 months ago
Kaitlyn Dixon is our Children’s Ministry Intern supporting Holy-wood Children’s program, working 1 day a week. Kaitlyn is using this gap year to save some money for a car, and see where God wants her to be. 2012 may see her studying at Youthworks, but Kaitlyn is very open to see where God will use her in the future.
So, what’s involved as an Intern?
I teach scripture, assist Amy with visitation, brain storm big ideas with Mary, complete computer work, programming, advertising, organise/prepare crafts, help with registrations, lesson preparation, and coordinate Children’s Ministry on DAC Online. I really like helping Mary, learning from her and working with our children and our church families, sharing Jesus. I am so enjoying this job!
Kaitlyn, what else do you do with your week?
St. Luke’s Preschool has me one day per week. Playing with the children is lots of fun and building links between our church and the Preschool families. I also work as a nanny for a family, 1/2 days depending on their need, assist at Mobstars and Sondaze, and then there is 5pm & 7.15pm Service on Sundays.
Tell us a little about yourself?
We moved to Dapto when I was 4 and attended DAC ever since. I was 6 when I chose to give my life to Jesus. It was at a Carol service, and Mum came with me, to help & support me. My relationship with Jesus continues to grow and develop. My parents are an awesome example as people who love and follow Jesus. They and DAC have helped nurture my faith in God. As I’ve grown, I’ve taken on leadership roles at Children’s Ministry starting in Year 9 – that’s 5 years now! One of the things I like best about DAC is how mission focused we are seeing God at work both here in Dapto and further afield with our link missionaries. I especially love how we reach out to children and youth of our community.
Special Memories?
The day I committed my life to Jesus was really special. My brother Laz’s birth, seeing my parents deal with all the uncertainties and difficulties involved with his birth and health, yet trusting in Jesus every step of the way. Youth Camps, they are all special but two particularly, one because there was an awesome water fight (I think 2007) and in 2010 seeing youth come to Jesus and be baptised. Going to Europe last year with my 
family, seeing new places and people.
What would you like to see God do in Dapto?
I want to see whole families come to know Jesus. Having Mum, Dad and all the kids come along to church and become part of our church family.
Young Adults in June ~ Winter Bonfire
8 months ago
Our annual Young Adults tradition continues! 
We are heading to the VanderVeen’s property out the back of Horsley for our Winter bonfire 
A fun night hanging out together, drinking hot choc, marshmallows, s’mores and more!
BYO chair/blankets (don’t forget it can get cold so rug up nice and warm!)
COST: $5 per person (to cover cost of nibblies/drink)
See you there! Invites will be handed out THIS SUNDAY at 7:15pm service with directions to get there
Beware of the Blame Game
8 months ago
People are interesting to observe. When humanity has a victory and things are going well we are quick to take the credit. However when disasters occur and we are caught up in situations that we can’t control, many are quick to blame God. This year I have encountered an extraordinary number of people who verbalise their upset at God. ‘How can He allow such things to occur and all the suffering?’
We forget that God has made promises to mankind that He is keeping. He promised that the result of turning away from Him is death. He told us that the very creation is groaning and suffering under the weight of our sin. He has created a world where there are consequences. The fall from the garden of Eden has resulted in a cosmos where things go wrong. God is constantly reminding us of our need for redemption and that we need Him.
God has kept His promises in punishing our sin and instituting real world consequences for mankind’s rebellion. He has also kept His word in providing a way of salvation in Jesus. God provides the way out and the ultimate restoration of a perfect world. Humanity must remember that it is our creator who judges us, not the other way around. He holds us responsible for the problems in the world and He bore the punishment for our mistakes.
Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor
Click on this link to view the bulletin for this week: DAC Bulletin 29May2011