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Sermon Series & Growth Groups

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1 week ago
by Hilary Brown in , ,

Our new teaching & Growth Group Series (Term 1, 2012) is ‘Promoting the Gospel’.  This series commences 5th February. We will learn that you can be ‘Promoting the Gospel’ through prayer, with money, by good works, through lifestyle, with our gifts, in our church services, and in daily conversation. Come along to our Sunday Services, hear the teaching and join up to a Growth Group to discuss what you heard and investigate some more.

Many of our Growth Groups will be using the Discussion Guide based on ‘Promoting the Gospel, The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission’. It is also recommended that you get hold of John Dickson’s book ‘The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission’ as the discussion guide often refers to this book.  Contact Scott Goode or call the Church Office to pick up your copy of this book.  We do have a limited number of them available now. If you prefer you can also purchase an ebook version.

Growth Group LEADERS:
Your Study Guides are now available. Pick up from the Church Office.

Not in a group at the moment?  Take the opportunity & join now. 
Chat to Stephen or Scott about which group is right for you!

We have a range of Growth Groups regularly meeting throughout the year.
Groups for men, groups for women, groups for women with childminding, groups for young adults, Groups for Seniors. And if that wasn’t enough to choose from we also we have some new groups starting up.

For men
The Purpose Driven Life. A six week course.
A group for new Christians.  Wednesday evenings with John Doughton

For ladies
For those exploring Christianity or are new to their faith  with Leigh-anne Semenchuk
New Growth Group  with Sarah Doughton Tuesday mornings

For anyone
For those exploring Christianity or new to their faith. A seven week course 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)  with Simon & Vanessa Webb and Scott & Natalie Goode. Sunday afternoons (babysitting provided).

ALSO AVAILABLE:
Preliminary Theology Course with Moore College.
Teacher: Priscilla Michael. Starts 28/2 but you must register with Lyndall at the Church Office on 4261 1001 by 12/2.  On offer Semester 1 is Introduction to the Bible (preliminary level) 6.30pm to 8pm Tuesday evenings and Doctrine 3 (certifical level) 8pm to 9.15pm Tuesday evenings at Dapto Anglican Church, Moombara Street, Dapto in the Conference Room. Fee applies.

Mary Andrews College for women
Several subjects being run through Dapto Anglican Church this year, contact Mary Andrews College for more details or talk to Lyndall. Fee applies.

And finally a new group: Support and Recovery Program
with Ken & Pam Harper  starts 13/2 with fortnightly meetings.

 

Want to know more about any of our groups?
Then chat with Scott Goode, Assistant Pastor,   who looks after all our Growth Groups.

 

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This Is Love

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2 weeks ago
by Phil B in

Stephen Semenchuk – This Is Love (MP3, 10.3MB)

A talk from 1 John 4 by Stephen Semenchuk at Dapto Anglican Ministry Centre at the 7PM service on 22nd January 2012.

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Substitute Relationships and God’s Personal Love

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2 weeks ago
by Hilary Brown in ,

‘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

 

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Be prepared for 2012 PRAY!!

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2 weeks ago
by Hilary Brown in , ,

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….
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