St John’s Weekly Bulletin – Sunday 6 May 2018

The proceeds of the Fair are going to support Mark’s ministry among us this year, so please come along and support this event with great generosity!

Blessings, Murray

This bulletin was emailed to members of the parish on Wednesday 2 May 2018 – if you would like to join the Weekly Bulletin email list, please call the church office on 02 4927 5399 and we will happily arrange this.

1. Anglican Mens’ Weekend The Anglican Men’s Weekend is running from 18–20 May at Tahlee, about an hour north of Newcastle.

This year, Arthur Copeman will speak from Ecclesiastes with the theme “Living In the Real World”. There will be various talks from other guest speakers to encourage believers of all ages, as well as men still considering the claims of Jesus.

Bring a tent, stay in a cabin, or bring your campervan. The Tahlee site has affordable camping and cabins to suit all ages and budgets.

Booking form available at: http://www.anglicanmensweekend.com/

If you have any questions, just get in contact with Phil Ashley-Brown on 0417 416 546‬. He’d love to talk to you about what this is all about, and the amazing time people had last year!

2. Big Bold & Beautiful Quiz Night Join us for the biggest night in television….the St John’s TV Trivia night!

Form a team of six friends or come on your own and join other members of the community for a night of fun on Saturday 26th May from 6pm to 8.30pm. Arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start and bring your own dinner or nibbles to dine on whilst answering questions about all your favorite shows!

Tickets are available at the door, after church, at the church fete on the 5th of May or you can book online now at www.saintjohns.com.au/rsvp

Where: St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 1B Parry St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

When: Saturday 26 May 2018, 5.30pm for 6pm start. Evening finishes 8.30pm

Cost: Tickets are $15 per head and $5 for children (a movie and pizza will be held in the church while parents go head to head) available at http://www.saintjohns.com.au/rsvp

For more information please contact Mark Thornton on 0403901348 or markthornton@saintjohns.com.au

You are invited to the wedding of the year between His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales to Ms Meghan Markle on Saturday 19th May, 7.15pm at Event Cinemas Kotara! https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=376873

This event will be supporting the important work done by Jenny’s Place, a not for profit community providing the skills, information and support to empower women & children experiencing or escaping family violence and/or homelessness.

2. Book Launch – The Perpetual Refugee Paul Kraus is a survivor and survival is a theme which runs throughout his searing memoir, as it ran through his own life. In The Perpetual Refugee, Kraus tells the story of growing up in Australia with his parents and siblings, a family of Jewish refugees. Please join us as we learn about this incredible tale of survival.

When: Tuesday 8th May 6pm-7.30pm

Where: MacLean’s Booksellers, 69 Beaumont Street, Hamilton

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com

or contact MacLean’s Booksellers T – 49692525 | E – sales@macleansbooks.com.au